Generation 8: Long Live King George III!

On the story goes with Philip Argotsinger (although his last name is spelled numerous ways in different documents). During this time the American Revolutionary War was taking place (1775-1783).

Source: Rootsweb.com

Philip was a Loyalist and in May of 1781, he joined the 2nd Battalion of Col. John Johnson's Royal Regiment of New York. This battalion did not see much action at the time of his enlistment and in fact moved north into Canada before disbanding in 1784. 

Muster Roll for the 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment of NY
Source:  "The Settlement of Upper Canada"by Dr. Canniff

Eventually Philip comes back to New York and settles down. He married Beta Hallenbeck on March 20, 1787, she was also born in West Perth, Montgomery Co., NY. They have 8 children: John (whom I'm directly related to), Baltus, Maria Polly, Margaret Peggy, James, Sarah, Rebecca and Bathsheba. He is also listed in the First Census of the United States of America (where interestingly enough Paul Revere is also listed) with the occupation of farmer. Additionally in the 1790 census, Town of Caughnawaga, Phillip and Beta are listed as neighbors to his father, Baltus, his brother Baltus Jr., and his brother-in-law John Halenbeck. There are also two deeds presented to Philip Ergensinger from Philip Lansing, the first recorded in book 12 page 170 "Being part of Lot No. 63 in Sacandaga Patent in Montgomery County adn consisting of 75 acres of land" and the second consisting of 76 acres. Philip died in 1823 in West Perth, NY.

The Last Will and Testament of Philip