Johannes Hench Sr.¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1711/12, it has been reported Johannes Hench Sr. was born in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
  Detail: Tradition has it that the ancestors of the Johannes Hench, who emigrated in 1743 from Germany to Pennsylvania and became the progenitor of the Johannes Hench Family in America, lived in the province of Württemberg in southern Germany … The German Hench families, who have lived for decades in the Wuerttemberg-Bavaria area, have lineage records going back to around 1740, about the time Johannes Hench emigrated to America. Whether there is a common ancestry has not been established. Their earliest known ancestors were born one generation younger than that of Johannes Hench (birth 1712), and two generations younger than Johannes's parents, of whose children we know only of Johannes and a brother who was killed in early adulthood on a hunting expedition. Whether Johannes's brother left children, or whether there were other brothers who might have continued the family name, we have no knowledge.^2,3
• Circa 1711/12, it has been reported Johannes Hench Sr. was born in Metz, Moselle, Grand Est, France.
  Detail: Tradition has it also that the parents of Johannes Hench were Huguenots of the Protestant-Calvinistic faith living in Alsace-Lorraine in France in the 1600's. They were apparently persons of German ancestry who were ·there when the area was under German control. They were forced by religious persecution to flee their home near Metz, France, although economic opportunities at that, time in Germany may have been a factor that led them to leave France and seek a new home in the German Württemberg-Bavarian area. Whether they left behind kin when they migrated northeastward to the Upper Palatinate region of Germany is not apparent. Moreover they may have been returning to be near others of the Hench line already in an area southeast of Frankfurt, Germany ... all members of whom were Catholic by religious affiliation but of varied vocations.^1,4,5
• Circa 1716, it has been reported Johannes Hench Sr. was born.
  Detail: The birth year 1716 was derived from Johannes' 1743 immigration paperwork, which lists his age as 27.  The following links are to the search results utilizing 1715 as the base year +- 5 years and Johannes Hensch.  Once more information is known about Johannes Hench Sr., these links may come in handy in locating his baptismal and parent information: Ancestry • FamilySearch • FindMyPast • MyHeritage.⁶
• Before 1-SEP-1749, Johannes married Christina Schneider in Germany.⁷
• Before 9-DEC-1801, Johannes Hench Sr. died. Milford Twp., Mifflin Co., PA, USA.⁸
• He is buried at Lower Tuscarora Church and Cemetery AKA Academia Cemetery, Beale Twp., Juniata Co., PA, USA.⁵

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• In 1770, Johannes and Christina lived in Hench Homestead, Pickering Creek, Chester Springs, Chester Co., PA, USA.⁹
• On 11-SEP-1777, Johannes and Christina lived in Hench Homestead, Pickering Creek, Chester Springs, Chester Co., PA, USA.
  Detail: Johannes Hench Sr. rendered patriotic service by caring for Major Generals Anthony Wayne's Division after the Battle of Brandywine who camped on the meadow of his farm. His wife Christina and Abigail Hartman Rice nursed and prepared for for the soldiers in their homes and carried delicacies to the sick at Yellow Springs Hospital, where they both worked.^10,11
• In 1781, Johannes lived in Pikeland Twp., Chester Co., PA, USA.¹²
• On 2-AUG-1790, Johannes appeared in the census of 1790 in Pikeland Twp., Chester Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: John Hinch living alone • Free white males sixteen and over: 1.¹³

Employment:

• Before 1743, Johannes worked Blacksmith. Baden-Württemberg, Germany.^14,4

Immigration:

• On 20-SEP-1743, Johannes immigrated on the Lydia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA.
  Detail: Worked his way as a stowaway on the Lydia. James Abercrombie, Captain, coming from Rotterdam.^{15,16,6,17,10,4}
• On 1-SEP-1749, Johannes immigrated on the Chesterfield, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA.
  Detail: Thomas Coatam, Master, coming from Rotterdam.^7,18,19

Other Events:

• His common name was John.
• Johannes Hench Sr. was also known as Christian.
  The birth year 1716 was derived from Johannes' 1743 immigration paperwork, which lists his age as 27.  The following links are to the search results utilizing 1715 as the base year +- 5 years and CHRISTIAN Hensch, which was also documented as a variant name.  Once more information is known about Johannes/Christian these links may come in handy in locating his baptismal and parent information: Ancestry • FamilySearch • FindMyPast • MyHeritage.¹⁴
• Johannes Hench Sr. was also known as Johonnis.¹⁴
• Johannes Hench Sr. was also known as Hange.^1,2
• Johannes Hench Sr. was also known as Hanghe.³
• Johannes Hench Sr. was also known as Hauge.¹
• Johannes Hench Sr. was also known as Henche.³
• Johannes Hench Sr. was also known as Hentsch.¹⁴
• Johannes Hench Sr. was also known as Hinch.¹
• Johannes Hench Sr. was also known as Hunche.¹⁴
• He signed his name as "Hünche."^3,20
• On 11-SEP-1777, Johannes Hench Sr. Daughters of the American Revolution placed a plaque adjacent to the front door, that reads Johannes and Christina Hench, Revolutionary Patriot and Nurse. Following the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777, they generously fed and sheltered the hungry and retreating soldiers of Ger. Anthony Wayne's Devision in this home and their surrounding fields. Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution--1960 in Hench Homestead, Pickering Creek, Chester Springs, Chester Co., PA, USA.²¹
• On 28-JUN-1801, Johannes made a will in Milford Twp., Mifflin Co., PA, USA.⁸
  
• On 9-DEC-1801, Johannes had his will probated in Milford Twp., Mifflin Co., PA, USA.⁸
  

Photos:

• A photograph was taken of Johannes Hünche-signature samples in Old Style German.
  

Kinship:

• Ancestor

John Hench¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1785, John Hench was born in PA, USA.
• He was the son of Lt. Johannes Hench Jr. and Margaretta Rebecca Rice.
• Before 1808, John married Anna Maria Yohn in PA, USA.
• Circa 1831, John Hench died. PA, USA.

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JUN-1810, John appeared in the census of 1810 in Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: John Hench in a household consisting of 4 people • Number of Household Members Over twenty-five: 1 • Number of Household Members Under sixteen: 2 • Free White Males Under ten: 1 • Free White Females sixteen thru twenty-five: 1.²

Kinship:

• Blood

Julianna Hench¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1794, Julianna Hench was born in PA, USA.
• She was the daughter of Lt. Johannes Hench Jr. and Margaretta Rebecca Rice.
• After 1810, Julianna Hench died.

Kinship:

• Blood

Lee Owen Hench^1,2

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 11-AUG-1898, Lee Owen Hench was born in PA, USA.
• He was the son of Clark Bower Hench and Emma Kistler Gutshall.
• On 28-OCT-1922, Lee (24) married Mary Esther Sanford (22.)
• On 13-JUL-1986, Lee Owen Hench (87 years, 11 months and 2 days) died. Oceanside, Orange Co., CA, USA.^3,4

Other Events:

• Co-author of THE JOHANNES HENCH FAMILY IN AMERICA, 1981.
  

Kinship:

• Blood

Maria Hench¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• After 1779, Maria Hench was born in PA, USA.
• She was the daughter of Lt. Johannes Hench Jr. and Margaretta Rebecca Rice.

Kinship:

• Blood

Maria Elizabetha Hench¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• In MAR-1765, Maria Elizabetha Hench was born in West Vincent Twp., Chester Co., PA, USA.
• She was the daughter of Johannes Hench Sr. and Christina Schneider.²
• On 14-MAY-1778, Maria Elizabetha Hench was baptized in West Vincent Twp., Chester Co., PA, USA.
• In 1780, Maria married George Hartman in West Vincent Twp., Chester Co., PA, USA.¹
• On 6-MAR-1840, Maria Elizabetha Hench (75 years) died. PA, USA.

Other Events:

• Her common name was Mary.
• Her married name was Hartman.

Kinship:

• Blood

Mary Belle Hench¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 2-AUG-1875, Mary Belle Hench was born in Blain, Perry Co., PA, USA.^2,3
• She was the daughter of William Monroe Hench and Matilda Emmaline Ernest.
• On 17-AUG-1898, Mary (23) married Charles Martin Hench (24) in PA, USA.
• On 5-MAR-1958, Mary Belle Hench (82 years, 7 months and 3 days) died. Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.^2,3
• Cause of death: Myocardial infraction, Arteriosclerosis.²
• She is buried at Blain Cemetery, Blain, Perry Co., PA, USA.³

Kinship:

• Blood

Matilda Naomi Hench¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 27-AUG-1842, Matilda Naomi Hench was born in Blain, Perry Co., PA, USA.
• She was the daughter of Jeremiah Hench and Eleanor Comly.
• On 18-DEC-1862, Matilda (20) married William Kell (26.)
• On 15-AUG-1930, Matilda Naomi Hench (87 years, 11 months and 19 days) died.

Other Events:

• Her married name was Kell.

Kinship:

• Blood

Owen Luther Hench

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 18-FEB-1844, Owen Luther Hench was born in Blain, Perry Co., PA, USA.
• He was the son of Jeremiah Hench and Eleanor Comly.
• On 24-NOV-1868, Owen (24) married Emma Caroline Dum (20) in PA, USA.¹
• On 19-APR-1919, Owen Luther Hench (75 years, 2 months and 1 day) died.
• He is buried at Mount Zion Evangelical Cemetery, Elliottsburg, Perry Co., PA, USA.²

Employment:

• After 1844, Owen was a farmer Farmer. PA, USA.

Kinship:

• Blood

Peter Hench¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1783, Peter Hench was born in PA, USA.
• He was the son of Lt. Johannes Hench Jr. and Margaretta Rebecca Rice.
• Circa 1852, Peter Hench died. PA, USA.

Kinship:

• Blood

SN Peter Hench^1,2

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1757, SN Peter Hench was born in West Vincent Twp., Chester Co., PA, USA.
• He was the son of Johannes Hench Sr. and Christina Schneider.³
• Cause of death: Enlisted for the service on a war vessel, was captured, died of neglect and starvation on a prison ship in New York harbor.²
• Peter died after 18-APR-1775 in New York City, Manhattan Co., NY, USA. Died on a prison ship of neglect and starvation in New York Harbor.
• He is buried at Trinity Churchyard Cemetery, New York City, Manhattan Co., NY, USA. he was buried with his brother at the North East corner of the churchyard. There is a monument dedicated to the men lost their lives during the conflict in the Summer of 1775.^4,5

Military Service:

• Revolutionary War: between 1774 and 1775, SN Peter Hench was engaged in the Revolutionary War. Seaman and fifer, Revolutionary War, USA.²

Other Events:

• Af Captured during the Revolutinary War by the British and died of neglect and starvation on a British prison ship in New York Harbor.
  

Kinship:

• Blood

Rebecca Hench¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 10-MAR-1797, Rebecca Hench was born in PA, USA.
• She was the daughter of Lt. Johannes Hench Jr. and Margaretta Rebecca Rice.
• In 1816, Rebecca married John Ritter Sr. in Brunswick Twp., Berks Co., PA, USA.^2,3,4
• On 19-NOV-1874, Rebecca Hench (77 years, 8 months and 9 days) died. PA, USA.

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JUN-1840, Rebecca (43) and John (45) appeared in the census of 1840 in Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: John Ritter in a household consisting of 10 people • Total free white persons: 10 • Free white persons twenty thru forty-nine: 4 • Free white persons under twenty: 6 • Free white males forty thru forty-nine: 1 • Free white males twenty thru twenty-nine: 1 • Free white males fifteen thru nineteen: 1 • Free white males ten thru fourteen: 1 • Free white males five thru nine: 1 • Free white females forty thru forty-nine: 1 • Free white females twenty thru twenty-nine: 1 • Free white females fifteen thru nineteen: 1 • Free white females ten thru fourteen: 1 • Free white females under five: 1 • Persons employed in agriculture: 3 • Persons employed in manufacture and trade: 1.⁵
• On 11-AUG-1860, Rebecca (63) and John (65) appeared in the census of 1860 in Landisburg, Perry Co., PA, USA.⁶
• On 1-JUN-1870, Rebecca (73) appeared in the census of 1870 in Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: Rebecca Ritter (b. abt 1797) Age 73 • Residence: Tyrone, Perry Co., PA, USA • Birth Place: PA, USA • Gender: Female • Race: White • Occupation: Keeping House • Post Office: Landisburg • Household Members: George Welsh.⁷ )

Other Events:

• Her married name was Ritter.

Kinship:

• Blood

Salome Hench¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1780, Salome Hench was born in PA, USA.
• She was the daughter of Lt. Johannes Hench Jr. and Margaretta Rebecca Rice.
• Circa 1858, Salome Hench died.

Kinship:

• Blood

Samuel Hench¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1788, Samuel Hench was born in Chester Co., PA, USA.
• He was the son of Lt. Johannes Hench Jr. and Margaretta Rebecca Rice.
• Before 1815, Samuel married Elizabeth Yohn in PA, USA.
• On 18-FEB-1861, Samuel Hench died. PA, USA.
• He is buried at Buffalo Emanuel Church Cemetery AKA Emanuel Lutheran and Reformed, Saville Cemetery, Ickesburg, Perry Co., PA, USA.

Employment:

• After 1790, Samuel worked Blacksmith. Madison Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.

Kinship:

• Blood

Sarah Ann Hench¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 20-MAR-1816, Sarah Ann Hench was born in Madison Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.^2,3
• She was the daughter of Samuel Hench and Elizabeth Yohn.
• On 29-SEP-1842, Sarah (26) married John Billman Ritter (21.)²
• Cause of death: Heart failure, Old Age.³
• On 7-OCT-1908, Sarah Ann Hench (92 years, 6 months and 17 days) died. Newport, Perry Co., PA, USA.^3,4
• She is buried at Newport Cemetery, Newport, Perry Co., PA, USA.⁴

Other Events:

• Her married name was Ritter.

Kinship:

• Blood

Susanna Hench¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1789, Susanna Hench was born in PA, USA.
• She was the daughter of Lt. Johannes Hench Jr. and Margaretta Rebecca Rice.
• Circa 1835, Susanna Hench died.

Kinship:

• Blood

William Monroe Hench¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 26-MAR-1855, William Monroe Hench was born in PA, USA.²
• He was the son of Conrad R. Hench and Isabel Bower Peck.
• On 17-DEC-1874, William (19) married Matilda Emmaline Ernest (27) in PA, USA.
• On 11-JUL-1935, William Monroe Hench (80 years, 3 months and 15 days) died. Blain, Perry Co., PA, USA.²
• Cause of death: Apoplexy.²
• He is buried at Blain Cemetery, Blain, Perry Co., PA, USA.³

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JUN-1870, William (15) was listed in the 1870 census report as a resident in Conrad and Isabel's household Madison Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.⁴

Kinship:

• Blood

Rev. Johannes Herbst¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 23-JUL-1735, Rev. Johannes Herbst was born in Kempten, Swabia, Bayern, Germany.^2,3,4
• Johannes baptized Sarah Börrel in 1798 in Perry Co., PA, USA.⁵
• Johannes baptized Benjamin R. Rice in 1798 in Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USA.⁶
• On 15-JAN-1812, Rev. Johannes Herbst (76 years, 5 months and 23 days) died. Salem, Burke, NC, USA.³
• He is buried at Salem Moravian God's Acre, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, USA.^4,3,2

Employment:

• Between 1797 and 1801, Johannes worked. Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.⁷

Katharine Sophia Hettinger^1,2

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 12-JUL-1877, Katharine Sophia Hettinger was born in Lower Heidleburg Twp., Berks Co., PA, USA.²
• She was the daughter of Levi Hettinger and Mary S. (Unknown).²
• Katharine married Arthur William Kinsey.
• Cause of death: Bacteremia, Acute pyelonephritis.³
• On 10-MAY-1961, Katharine Sophia Hettinger (83 years, 9 months and 28 days) died. Myerstown, Berks Co., PA, USA.³
• She is buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Berks Co., PA, USA.^2,4

Other Events:

• Her common name was Katie.
• Her married name was Kinsey.

Levi Hettinger¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1850, Levi Hettinger was born.¹
• Circa 1875, Levi married Mary S. (Unknown).¹

Anna Maria Hildenbrand¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1726, Anna Maria Hildenbrand was born.¹
• Before 1760, Anna married Christopher Kleintop.¹
• Anna Maria Hildenbrand is buried at Saint Matthews UCC Cemetery, Kunkletown, Monroe Co., PA, USA.¹

Other Events:

• Her married name was Kleintop.¹
• In 1784, Anna Maria Hildenbrand had membership in Lutheran Christ Church, Hamilton Twp., Monroe Co., PA, USA.²

Kinship:

• Ancestor

Ellinor Hill^1,2

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1700, Ellinor Hill was born in Shawbury, Shropshire, West Midlands, England.¹
• On 10-JAN-1719, Ellinor married Burlace Wingfield Esq. in Hodnet, Shropshire, West Midlands, England.^2,1,3
• After OCT-1738, Ellinor Hill died. Died after Burlace as she is mentioned in his will. Shropshire, West Midlands, England.⁴

Other Events:

• Her married name was Wingfield.¹

Gabriel Hippisley¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• In 1595, Gabriel Hippisley was born in England.¹
• After 1631, Gabriel married Amy Popham in Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire, South East, England.^1,2
• On 1661, Gabriel Hippisley is buried at St. John the Baptist Churchyard, Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire, South East, England.¹
• In 1661, Gabriel Hippisley died. England.¹

Jacob Hipple¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1760, Jacob Hipple was born.
• Circa 1784, Jacob married Elizabeth Rice in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA.²
• After 1784, Jacob Hipple died.

Catharina Hobach¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1789, Catharina Hobach was born in PA, USA.
• She was the daughter of George Hobach and Elisabetha (Unknown).
• Before 1816, Catharina married Peter Köchenderfer in PA, USA.
• Circa 1849, Catharina Hobach died. PA, USA.

Other Events:

• Her married name was Köchenderfer.

George Hobach¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1770, George Hobach was born.
• Before 1789, George married Elisabetha (Unknown) in PA, USA.
• After 1790, George Hobach died. PA, USA.

Cecil Walter Hobbs

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1876, Cecil Walter Hobbs was born.
• On 1-JUL-1931, Cecil Walter Hobbs died.

Maria Catharina Hoff¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1765, Maria Catharina Hoff was born in Germany.
• On 11-APR-1781, Maria married George Hench in Chester Co., PA, USA.²
• After 1801, Maria Catharina Hoff died.

Other Events:

• Her married name was Hench.

Agnes Hoggart¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Before 26-APR-1716, Agnes Hoggart was born in Bampton, Cumbria, North West England, England.^2,3,1
• On 27-APR-1716, Agnes Hoggart was baptized in Bampton, Cumbria, North West England, England.^2,3
• On 20-DEC-1745, Agnes married Robert Hutchinson Jr. (29) in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England, England.^4,1,5
• On 16-MAR-1796, Agnes Hoggart died. Kendal, Cumbria, North West England, England.^6,7
• She is buried at Kendal, Cumbria, North West England, England.⁶

Other Events:

• Her married name was Hutchinson.^4,1

Kinship:

• Ancestor

Elisabeth Hollenbach¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 11-MAR-1808, Elisabeth Hollenbach was born in Blain, Perry Co., PA, USA.
  Detail: 11/14 MAR 1808.
• Before 1835, Elisabeth married Samuel Gutshall in PA, USA.
• On 25-SEP-1881, Elisabeth Hollenbach (73 years, 6 months and 14 days) died. KS, USA.

Other Events:

• Elisabeth Hollenbach was also known as Elisabeth Hollenbaugh.
• Her married name was Gutshall.