Sources of Information

U.S. Census 1340, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, Berrien Co., Mich.

Henry's Probate File #1518, Berrien Co., Michigan; death, Michigan Dept. of Health, #1032.

Anna Decker's and Henry's parents listed in St. Joseph Parish records, Bertrand, now at library archives at University of Notre Dame.

Marriages recorded: Joseph (recorded as George), MR Book B, p. 92, Berrien Co., Michigan; Maria Louisa, MR Book B, p. 93; Martha Jane, MR Book B, p. 372 (also Stineback bible); Cornelia, MR Book C, p. 546.

Marriages also listed in "A Day to Remember" #60, p. 20.

He died having no will, Mr. Valentine Haas of Betrand Twp. appointed administrator.

Obituary of Henry Loshbough, from "The Niles Democrat," published Saturday, August 18, 1882:

"Another of the pioneers of this county has gone to his final rest. He closed his earthly career on Wed., Aug. 26, at his residence three miles south of this city. Mr. Loshbough was born in Union Cty., Pa., on the 13th day of Mar. 1800. He came to Michigan and settled on the farm upon which he died in 1836, having purchased the land from the Government, and has resided there since. He was a good citizen, strictly honest and honorable in all his life long dealings with his fellow men, and possessed the confidence and good will of all who knew him or had any dealings with him. He leaves an aged widow and a family of grown children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and indulgent father. His many friends throughout the county will be sorry to learn of his death, not withstanding he had far outlived man's allotted time upon this earth. His earthly troubles are over and his spirit is happy in the land of the blessed."

When Henry's wife died the probate record of 23 Sept. 1891 lists the following heirs: John D., 60, Big Spring, Iowa; Elizabeth E. Johnson, 64, St. Joseph, Mich.; Mary L. Anderson, 62, Des Moines, Iowa; Francis H., 57, St. Joseph, Mich.; James A., 55, Niles, Mich.; Martha J. Steinback, 53, South Bend, Ind.; Wm J., 51, Englewood, Ill.; Albert D., 45, Riverton, Nebr. (Note that Joseph Perry, living in Nebraska, not shown as an heir.) Death date and parentage of Anna Decker obtained from Parish Register and from Notre Dame Univ. Memorial Library.

My Note: Joseph Perry and his wife were married by a Justice of the Peace. It appears that the Loshbough was strongly Catholic. If so, it is quite likely that Joseph Perry (if he was their son) was disinherited because of marrying outside the' church.

HENRY LOSHBOUGH

1800 Henry born 13 March in White Deer Twp., Northumberland County,

Pennsylvania to John Loshbough and Martha Loshbough (Lushbaugh).

1813 White Deer Two.. became a Dart of Union County, Pennsylvania.

1820's Married to Anna Decker in Pennsylvania

1837 Henry received a patent to 40 acres adjoining his fathers 80 acres in Marshall County, Indiana on 27 May 1837. Henry and wife of Berrien Co., Mich. gave quit claim to John 31 July 1848.

1840 Henry Lushbough, Bertrand Two., Berrien Co., Michigan census 
1 male under 5      1 female under 5
2 males 5 to 10      2 females 10 to 15
1 male 40 to 50      1 female 30 to 40

1850 In U. S. Census, Division 10, Bertrand Ildp., Berrien Co.f Mich.

1852 Henry and wife Anna sold 80 acres to James Decker for $100 in
 section 9, twp. 8 South,of Range # 17 West. 22 March 1852 Berrien Co.

1852 James Decker sold 80 acres to Henry Loshbough for $100 in section
 9, tests. 8 South, or Range # 17 West. 22 March 1852 Berrien Co.
 

1860 In U.S. Census, Bertrand Twp., Berrien Co., Michigan, P. 145, family #1035

1866 Henry and Anna sold approx 16 acres in section 10, twp. 8, South of Range 17 West to Alfred Egbert for $500. 19 May 1866 Berrien Co.

1870 In U. S. Census, Bertrand Twn., Berrien Co., Michigan, dwelling #242, family # 251

1879 From "The Niles Democrat" 4 October 1879: Henry Loshbaugh, who  is eighty years old, called at our office this week. He is now  more active than a great many of our boys at fifteen.

HENRY LOSHBOUGH

Henry died 16 August 1882. Buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bertrand, Berrien Co., Michigan.

"The Niles Democrat," 19 August 1882:
Henry Loshbough

Another of the pioneers of this county has gone to his final rest. He closed his earthly career on Wed. August 16, at his residence three miles south of this city.  Mr. Loshbaugh was born in Union County, Penn. on the 13th day of March 1800.  He came to Michigan and settled on the farm upon which he died in 1836, having purchased the land from the government, and has resided there since.  He was a good citizen, strictly honest and honorable in all his life long dealings with his fellow men, and possessed the confidence and good  will of  who knew him or had any dealings with him. He leaves an aged widow and a family of grown children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and indulgent father. His many friends throughout the county will be sorry to learn of his death, not withstanding he had far outlived man's allotted time upon this earth. His earthly troubles are over and his spirit is happy in the land of the blessed.

Arrived in Death Record Book A, p. 264, Berrien Co., Michigan: Henry Loshbough, died 16 Sept 1882, male, white, married, age years, 6 months, 3 days; died at Bertrand, Michigan; born Pennsylvania; Farmer; parents John and Martha Loshbough, deceased Michigan. Recorded 11 May 1883. (Date of death was 16 August 2. SKA)

Daughter-in-law Mary A. Loshbough, wife of James, claimed later in probate records that she did washing and mending for Anna from March 1888 to 1 April 1891. Apparently Anna lived with them.

From "Daily Star," Niles, Michigan, 13 July 1891
Died, this morning at the residence of her son, in this city, Anna Loshbough, in the 83rd year of her age. She was the widow of Henry Loshbauch, who died some years ago, and who at the time of his death was about 83 years of age.

Records show that she was buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Bertrand, Berrien Co., Michigan. (Buried beside Henry)

Henry's Probate File # 1518, Berrien Co., Michigan, shows that a farm in the East half of the SE 1/4 section of Section 9, Township 8 South,Range 17 West was sold to the highest bidder,   for $2,400. Contains 78 1/2 acres. The administrator the estate, Valentine Haas owns the remaining 1 1/2 acres.

HENRY LOSHBOUGH (1800-1882)

May 27, 1837 -- Received a patent to 40 acres (adjoining the 80 acres of his father John Loshbough on the south, described as the NW 1/4 of the SW of Sec. 3, Twp. 34,  Range.

Henry Loshbaugh and wife of Berrien County, Michigan, gave a quit claim deed to John Loshbaugh for this 40-acre tract on July 31, 1848 - Recorded F-108.

1840 Census - Berrien County, Michigan

Henry Lushbough, Bertrand Twp.

1 male under 5      1 female under 5
2 males 5 to 10      2 females 10 to 15
1 male 40 to 50      1 female 30 to 40

1850 Census - Berrien Co., Michigan (Bertrand Twp., Div. #10)

1860 Census - Berrien Co., Mich. (Bertrand Twp.)

HENRY LOSHBOUGH

1892 Heirs at Law of estate of Henry, Loshbough, listed 21 Aug 1892: