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Anthony and his wife lived in Germany, New Jersey, and Holland,PA. He was a farmer. They were of the Brethren faith. This information was taken from "Early Germans in N.J. Fahrenstuck Genealogy" DAR
The following information was found on the WWW.
Anthony Dierdorff, the immigrant father of the tribe, was a native of Schisheim, in the Chapfaltz, Bavaria, Germany. This area lies between Mannheim and Heidleburg. Anthony was probably born on a farm near Heidleburg, ca 1683.
Although no researcher to date has been able to definitely determine the month and year when he came to America, the most probable account of his coming indicates that he came with his wife and family in the year 1719 with a group of "Tunkers" (presently termed Dunkards or Old German Baptists) under the leadership of Peter Becker. This fact is substantiated by a letter written by
Henrich Dierdorff, Anthony's first son, to his brother-in-law Johann Diedrich Fahnestock, which said among other things, "My father is a devout and intelligent man who does many good works and has been here fifteen years." The letter was written in German script, Oct. 1, 1734 at Amwell, NJ. The letter is in the possession of H. Minot Pitman of Stonington, Conn. Although many Dierdorff
researchers have tried, neither the ship's Captain's Log nor the Port Entry Records have been located to show the Dierdorff's exact date of arrival, or the ship on which they came. It is appropriate to record, however, that family tradition and some early researchers, contend that Anthony and family came over with a group under the leadership of Alexander Mack on the ship "Allen" in 1729. They supposedly landed at Philadelphia, PA, but we have not been able to locate any records of their arrival at that time or place.
Upon arrival in America, Anthony and his family lived in the vicinity of Germantown, PA for several years, where there were already many German-speaking immigrants, possibly some of whom were neighbors of the Dierdorffs in Germany. Anthony and family apparently left the Philadelphia area sometime before 1730, for the History of the Church of the Brethren of Eastern PA tells us, "The history of the Church of the Brethren in NJ begins in 1733. In the fall of that year, John Nass with four other heads of Dunkard families vis:
Anthony Dierdorff, Jacob More, Rudolph Harley, and John Lausche, crossed the Delaware River into what is now Hunterdon Co., NJ, and settled near Amwell, 38 miles NE of Philadelphia, PA, and organized the first German Baptist Church in America.
Anthony and his sons Peter, John, Anthony Jr., and Christian were naturalized by an Act of the NJ Assembly on June 8, 1740. Since naturalization presupposed residence in the area for a period of time, it is argued that they must have been NJ residents for 5-7 years prior to that date. This Act can be examined in the Senate Library of Legislative Reference Bureau at Trenton, NJ. Anthony's will, written in German script, on Feb 1, 1745 and recorded in Trenton, NJ, has been
translated and shows the members of Anthony's family. It was translated into English by Christian Grassold, who testified as to its correctness on Mar 2, 1746 at Philadelphia, PA before recorder William Allgan. The translated will is as follows: "1745, Feb 19. DIERDORFF, Anthony, will of.
Whereas our children are all begat of one father and mother, they shall have an equal share in the division. Land sowed by my children upon the old place. Wife to live on the land where the testator there dwelt by his son, Christian, as long as she pleases. Son, Christian bought the land with the testator, son Christian and daughter Christine. Whitnesses: Hans Peter Jager, Wilhelms Wertz and Johannas Peter Lausshart. "Yet to notice that the division in money shall be as at first above, paid from the eldest to the youngest in order till they have it; now we children have all agreed and witness this with our own hands as follows: Hinrich Dirdorff, Peter Dirdorff, Bernardes Achenbach, Johannes Dirdorff, Anthony Dirdorff, William Ecker and Christina Dirdorff. "Done at Amwell, the 19th Feb 1745, in the Testament confirmed." This will was proved Mar 15, 1746/47, Hunterdon Co., NJ, Lib.5,p.321.
It should be noted that Bernardes Achenbach signed for his wife Margaret Catherine Dirdorff, and William Ecker signed for his wife Anna. Apparently the son Christian (b. 1721 at Germantown, PA) did not live until the death of his father, since he is not mentioned in the will.
It is assumed that Anthony died in 1747, on his farm near Amwell, NJ, and his body was supposed to have been buried on a family plot on his farm near Ringoes, NJ. However, no gravestone has been found for him to our knowledge.
T.F. Chambers, in his "Early Germans of New Jersey", says "Anthony Dierdorff, another organizer of the Amwell Church, probably emigrated from Dierdordn, Rhenish Prussia, Germany. He and his four sons Peter, John, Anthony, and Christian were naturalized in 1730 at Perth Amboy, New Jersey."
Family tradition says that Anthony and his family fled from Germany by way of Holland and England to escape religious persecution, and to maintain their beliefs in non-violence and other doctrines espoused by the "Tunkers". Anthony was an active and loyal supporter of the local congregations in the area in which he made his home, and was a firm believer in all the Biblical doctrines which his
faith taught. The members of his family followed his thinking on scriptural matters, a number of his descendants remained members of the Dunkard faith, and many of them also became prominent in the Old German Baptist Brethren congregations throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana.
The strong aversion against the taking of human life was adhered to by several sects of the "Plain People" when they emigrated to America. Accordingly, they attempted to make friends with the Indians, and after baptism considered them to be Brothers in Christ. Many Indians were accepted into membership in the various congregations. Anthony Sr. was a leader in spreading the concept of
brotherly love and lived peaceably among the Indians in his area all during his lifetime.
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Henry was a farmer, He belonged to the Brethern church. Places of residence: Germany, Holland, NJ, PA. This information is from the will of Heinrich Dirdorff.
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Anthony Dierdorff Jr. came to America in 1717 with his parents, who lived in the vicinity of Germantown, near Philadelphia, PA for several years. Early researchers apparently concluded that the Dierdorffs settled at Germantown because they found friends and members of the Dunkard Society, from their home area in Germany. During the time he was living in New Jersey, Anthony made an exploratory trip into the wilderness of PA beyond the Susquehanna River, looking for a good farming section where his parents could settle permanently. He was only 17 years of age at the time, but was apparently a skilled wilderness man who could find his way through the dense forests, and sustain himself during his wanderings. The area through which he travelled was very sparsely settled, and he reported that he had found only two white families living in the area; one family at what is now York, PA, and the other in the
Hanover, PA area. He returned home, reported what he had found, then spent several years farming with his father.
Anthony stayed in the Amwell, NJ area, married there, and farmed for himself. He decided to move back to PA about 1762, and settled in Washington Twp., York Co., where he cleared his lands, raised stock and grain, and reared his family. He gradually acquired large holdings of choice property, and when he died, he was considered to be one of the largest landowners in Washington Twp.
Anthony and his wife were members of the Dunkard Society wherever they lived. He served the local congregations faithfully throughout his lifetime. He and his wife were listed among the members of the Big Conewago Congregation by H.R. Holsinger in his History of the Tunkers, p.150. Anthony adhered to the religious convictions of his parents, subscribing to the belief that the New Testament
was their rule and guide, that the Biblical admonitions to repent and be baptised and to live peaceably with neighbors was strictly to be obeyed. Anthony made friends with the Indians in his locality, and even though severely criticized for his nonviolent convictions, steadfastly refused to take up arms against the Indians.
Anthony's will, written 12 Jan 1800, and recorded at the Court House at York, PA (Will Book K-189), divided his assets equitably among all his children.
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Old Dutch Cemetary, Fincastle.VA
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Buried in Lubach's Cemetary
Record will book C-316 Will written 2-6-1822 probate 9-12-1823
Will list all of the children + Frank & Grandson Joseph Diehl.
Rachel was not listed she died prior to Isaac
This information was documented by a Robert H. Langdon
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Information from Bob H. Langston
Will book I-J Page 414
Will
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Abrahams name was changed to Deardurff (from Dierdorff) when he was in the Revolutionary war. His occupation was a farmer.He was killed by robbers and is buried on the Ohio - Pensylvania border. This information was found in revelution war records, DAR records, And the History of Franklinton
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Buried on Daniel's farm
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Single
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Places of residence include, PA, Franklin Co., Oh, Chamoain Co., IL
Occupation: Farmer, Trader. Info from Census records, Champaign Co. records, and History of Franklinton.
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Raised Daniel W. and Mary Elizabeth Deardurff when Thomas moved to Mercer Co., MO. Buried in West Liberty Cemetary, Logan Co. OH
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Lived in Warren Co., IL on the May 08, 1857
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His occupation was a farmer. He was buried in Ravanna Cemetary, Mercer Co., MO. This informaton was found in Census records, Chapaign Co. recordsLogan CO. Records, Mercer Co.MO records, Franklin Co., OH records
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occupation - Farmer, Places of residence Champaign Co., OH, Mercer Co., OH, Union Co., OH., Logan Co., OH. Rsources Logan Co. records and Family records
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Places of residence Champaign Co., Logan Co., Union Co., Madison Co., OH
Occupation- Farmer Resources Census records, Dearurff reunion books, Joe C. Deardurff.
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Places of Residence: Union Co., Logan Co., Morrow Co. Occupation: Farmer, Cream & egg Merchant. Church Methodist. Buried in Rushsylvania Cemetary, Morrow Co., OH
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lived in Pierce City, MO when Martin died in 1948
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Buried in Huntsville Cemetary, Logan Co., OH Occupation Teacher before Mariage, Then a housewife. Church Methodist
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Died at 3:35pm in Mary Sherman Hospital. He was retired from Wabash Fibre Box. He was a member of Sullivan Post 2459 VFW and Sullivan Post 139 American Legion and was a combat veteran of World War II Serving in the Army Airforce as a gunner.
Funeral was at McHugh Shelburn Chapel. Rev. Steve Tidwell officiating Brial at Little Flock Cemetery
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Last name could be Krail/Krall
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3rd Born Child Dr. or Midwife Mrs. Kate Blodgett Record of Birth #657
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4th Born child (3rd living at time of Birth.)
Doctor was Dr. Van Cleane
Died at 12:15am at Sullivan Health Care Center in Dugger, IN
Nyes Chapel Cemetery Farmersburg, IN
Fiddler McHugh funeral Home
Widow at time of death
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McHugh-Mattox Shelburn Chapel
Bill Monroe Officiating
Little Flock Cemetery
She Died at 5:56am in Union Hospital
She was a Home maker
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Was a passenger on the Mayflower this was documented from a letter sent to
Etta Jamison From Eugene Riggs. The letter was dated April-1-1933
This letter was found in the estate of Norma Nadine Forbes a decendant of Richard Warren.
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[NI460] Highland Lawn Cemetery Terre Haute Indiana Vigo County
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By John Casper Stover, York co. York PA
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Franklinton - became Columbus, OH