Baltzer Reinwald Anders

came to PA in 1734 •Balthasar Anders and his wife, Anna Hoffrichter, came in 1734 to Pennsylvania, with one child: George, born, 1733, in Germany. Anna, born April 8, 1736. Abraham, born April 1, 1739. Balthasar Anders was by trade a shoemaker, and lived in Towamencin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, upon the property now owned by George Anders, and there followed his trade until his death, which occurred May 25, 1754, aged 56 years. His wife died March 29, 1784, aged 83 years and 9 months. His mother, who came with him to this country, was buried September 30, 1734, in Philadelphia, eight days after their arrival.

came on "3rd migration"... ship = St Andrew (1734)

source: http://schwenkfelderexilesociety.org/immigrants/the-third-migration/
E67: Schwenkfelder immigrant from Silesia.

Born in Harpersdorf, Silesia, Germany. This town is now a part of Poland and has been named Twardocice. It is a village approx. 55 miles west of the regional capital Wrocław.

Until the early 18th century, Harpersdorf (now Twardocice) was the home of the Schwenkfelders.

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jun 1 2023, 3:17:09 UTC