In 1762, Martin SHOUP owned "Shoup's Choice". Martin SHOUP died, leaving land to 2 sons, - George SHOUP - Ohio - Christian SHOUP, now dec'd (will 26 Jul 1790; 8 Jan 1791) ...w/ Elizabeth (later m/ Peter SHUCK) and minor children, ......Elizabeth SHOUP (soon died) ......(unborn) SHOUP, also named Elizabeth SHOUP Land - "Martin's Good Luck", resurveyed on 17 May 1790 for 218 acres and name changed to "Shoup's Conclusion" with 1 ½ acre being a vacancy; but Martin died before the patent was issued.
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