Johann Marcus Binkley

1. ID: I2819
2. Name: Marks Binkley 1 2
3. Sex: M
4. Title: Captain
5. Name: Johann Marcus Binckley 1 3
6. Birth: 8 SEP 1747 in Cocalico Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 1
7. Death: 4 JAN 1805 in Dundas, Ancaster Twp, Wentworth County, Ontario 4
8. Religion: Methodist in Canada, Reform Lutheran in Pennsylvania
9. Burial: UNKNOWN Binkley/Marx Cemetery, Ancaster Twp, Wentworth County, Ontario 5
10. Baptism: 20 SEP 1747 Muddy Creek Reformed Congregation, Cocalico Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 1
11. Military Service: 1776 Revolutionary War - Captain Ross's Company, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 6
12. Military Service: 1776 Revolutionary War - Captain Nicholas Lescher - Lutz County, Pennsylvania 6
13. Military Service: 1792 Captain of 7th Battalion, Lancaster County Militia
14. Residence: BET 1776 AND 1792 Cocalico Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 7
15. Residence: AFT 1800 Ancaster Twp, Wentworth County, Ontario (1686 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario) 4
16. Occupation: BET 1776 AND 1794 Tavern Keeper in Adamstown, PA (Tax List) 8
17. Occupation: BET 1800 AND 1805 Farmer in Wentworth County, Ontario
18. Emigration: BET 1798 AND 1800 From Pennsylvania to Upper Canada
19. Reference Number: 38
20. Note:

   Johann "Marx" Binckley served in the Revolutionary War.

Cocalico Twp. Tax List dated 1779 has Marx Binckley with one cow and one horse.
Lancaster County Tax List of 1782/83 has Marx Binckley as a Tavern Keeper in Adamstown, Pennsylvania.
There is a record (an autobiography of Christian Ritter in the Pennsylvania State Archives Genealogy files) that tells of President Washington and his party visiting BINCKLEY'S INN on the morning of Oct 2, 1794. This is the last record we have of Marks in Pennsylvania.
Name Spellings: Binckley, Binkley, Binggeli, Binkele
Marx, Marks, Marcus
Johann Marx Binckley came with his family to Wentworth County, Ontario (Upper Canada) in 1800 (some records say 1798). There were a number of families in the party, including George Kintzel's family and David Baringer's family (whose daughters later married Binkleys), a child Sarah Binkley who may have been a third daughter or an "adopted" daughter and possibly Nancy Gingerich's parents and family (or at least her brother David). If the Gingerich family was part of the group, they went on to Waterloo County as originally planned. ( Some records say they came in 1800 and others say David came to scout out the County in 1800 and then brought the family in 1801.)
In their Conestoga-like wagons and with all their animals and goods, they forded the Niagara River at "Black Rock" where there had been a large sandbar. Marks paused to visit a friend, Abraham Horning, who had come to Wentworth County the year before. After viewing the beautiful valley from the "mountain" brow, Mrs. Binkley convinced her husband to settle there too. In 1800 he purchased almost 1000 acres of land between what is now Ancaster and Dundas (Concession 1, Lots 53, 54, 55, 56, and 57 in Ancaster Township) from three sisters Jemima, Sarah and Mary Johnson - daughters of Brant Johnson of the Indian department. The property lies where present day Highway 2 meets Highway 8 - on all sides of the highway. For many years this area was called "Binkley Hollow" or "Binkley's Corners".
*See Ancaster Heritage p. 105 - 107.
Some early pioneer families already in Canada included the Hornings, Filmans, Smiths, Showers, Lyons and Bowmans. Records show these families intermarried over the years.
The Homestead was on the NE corner, where the CNIB building now stands. In 1802 they built a framed house "that became renowned for its hospitality" until it burned in 1847.
In Canada Marx used the spelling Binkley for his surname instead of Binckley and Marks instead of Marx. The name "Marks" is on his tombstone.
Inscription on his stone in Binkley Marks Cemetery:
"When I am dead and buried
And all my bones are rotten
When this you see, oh think of me
Lest I should be forgotten."
Source: "West Hamilton: A Village and a Church" by David N. Jardine 1990?
"The Dundas Centennial Souvenir Historical Program" 1947 says that "The Binkleys (Marks and his sons John, George, and William) helped build Dundas."
Bridget's Notes:
On 10/4/1767, sponsored Anna Maria, dau of Henry and Anna Maria(Ruth)Binkley at Muddy Creek.
1790 census shows Marcus in Cocalico Twp, Lancaster Co, PA with 1 male 16+, 3 males -16, and 5 females.
Moved to Ancaster Twp, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada about 1798-1800.
1737- In the book Rupp'S 30,000 NAMES, on page 109, lists Johannes Diesler, as a member of the group on Sept, 26, 1737 that arrived in the morning on the Ship St. Andrew Galley, John Steadman was Master from Rotterdam, last from Cowes, England. (Johannes is believed to be Magdalena's father.)
1767- On 04 October 1767, Marcus (Marx) Binkley, acted as a 19 year old sponsor in the baptism of Anna Maria Binkley, born 3 September 1767 to Henry and Anna Maria (Ruth) Binkley. This record is found in the Earltown Congregational Muddy Creek Union Church.
1769- The following records are found in the Records of Rev. Waldschmidt. Barbara of Philip Vollwein and Elizabeth, b. February 7, 1769, bapt. March 5, 1769. Sponsors Marx Binckle and Barbara Billman.
1770- 27 November 1770, Magdalena and Marx were married. It is thought that the location was Muddy Creek Church in Cocalico, Lancaster Co, PA
1773- Marx Binckle's wife Magdalena aged 22 years; was baptized at Heidelberg, Cacusi, St. John's or Hain's, at Wernersville, Heidelberg Twp, Berks Co, PA.
1776- By 1776 Marx is listed as a tavern keeper in Lancaster Co. (But, not in 1772.)
1776- On 13 March 1776, record from the Historical Society in Lancaster, PA says, "Marcus Binkley was paid 13 pounds, 16 cents for entertaining Captain Ross's Company (in Lancaster Co.)"
1776- From the Pennsylvania Archives, 5th Ser. Vol.7, page 305, Marx Binkley served in the Revolutionary War, as 6th Class, under Capt. Nicholas Lescher, in Lutz's Co.
1777- From the book Berks County, Pennsylvania Church Records of the 18 th Century, Volume 3, by F. Edward Wright, Published by Colonial Roots, Lewes, Delaware 2003, page 190, John of Marx Binckley and Magdalene, b. 14 January 1777, baptized, 19 May 1777. Sponsors: John Bunner and Sophia Mass.
1777- The following record was from the records of Rev. John Waldschmidt. Johannes Bincky baptized 14 January 1777 the parents were Marx and Magdalena. The sponsors were Johannes Brunner and Sophia Mass.
1777- Again the following records is from the records of Rev. Waldschmidt. John of Marx Binckly and Magdalene, B. January 14, 1777 bapt. May 19, 1777. Sponsors: John Bunner and Sophia Mass.
1779- The following record is from the record of Rev. Waldschmidt. Catharine of Marx Binckly and Magdalene, b. August 22, 1779, bapt. October 24, 1779. Sponsors: Martin Kissinger and Barbara Schweitzer.
1779- Marx was listed in the Cocolico Twp, Lancaster Co, PA 1779-91.
1782- Marx was a tavern keeper in Adamstown, Lancaster Co, PA, 1782-85.
1785- On the 24 April 1785 Marx Binkley, Tavern Keeper, in Adamstown, Cocalico, Lancaster Co, PA, sold five lots to Joshua Evans. Marx's wife signed papers as Magdalena Binkley.
1790- In the 1790 Census Marx is living in Cocalico Twp. Lancaster Co, PA.
1792- From the Pennsylvania Archives, Vol. 4, page 145, Ser. 6, Capt. Mark Binkley officer elect from the 7th Battalion of the militia in the County of Lancaster Transmitted to the Governor 12 October 1792.
1794- From the Pennsylvania Archives, Vol. 4, Ser. 6, page 468, on 11 Sept. 1794, Capt. Mark Binkley of the 2nd Co. Capt. Mark Binkley of 1st Horse Co,1st Regt. Lancaster, PA.
1794- Jan Haas has sent the following.
From the State Archive Genealogy files - Daniel D. Binkley writes that Christian Ritter born 09 April 1790 in Exter Twp, Berks Co. (his father was George Ritter) who married Elizabeth Getz 02 March 1806, wrote the following autobiography: "Early in the morning of October 2, 1794, when I was 14 years old, I left Exeter for Reading with a number of residents of Exeter and Oley, all on horseback, having heard President Washington was in town.
We dismounted at the corner of Callowhill & Thomas Streets (now Fifth and Washington Streets) where the President was stopping at a hotel while on his way to Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
When he departed, we followed on horseback across the Schuykill River, and then went along the King's Highway and made the first stop at the house of Dr. Peter Palm, at Sinking Springs, at 9:30 in the morning.
The Doctor invited the party to enter into his house, and refreshed them with "Red Eye", and he gave a toast to the President, who occupied a settee, which is still in the Palm Family. At 10 o'clock the President and his escort pursued their way to Binckley'S INN, a few miles away.
1798- Marx went to Dundee Co, (this should read Dundas which became part of the city of Hamilton, Wentworth County, in 2002.) Ontario, 1798-1800 with a move with the Mennonite People. The records seem to include their sons John and George. William being of age stayed behind in Lancaster County, PA. With this move Marx and Magdalena established the Canadian line of the Binkley genealogy.
Father: Hans Michael Binkley b: BEF 12 JUN 1712 in Morsbach, Germany

Mother: Maria Juliana Marx b: ABT 1712

Marriage 1 Magdalena Diessler b: 1751 in Lower Heideberg Twp, Berks County, Pennsylvania

   * Married: 27 NOV 1770 in St. Johns (Haines) Reformed Church, Wernersville, Heidelberg Twp, Berks County, Pennsylvania 9

* Note:
The Pennsylvania Genealogy Magazine Vol 1-39:
St.John's Reformed Church (commonly called Hain's Church) Heidelberg Twp, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Children's baptisms recored too.
Children

  1.  John Binkley b: 14 JAN 1777 in Cocalico Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

2. Catharina Binkley b: 22 AUG 1779 in Cocalico Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
3. George Binkley b: 4 MAR 1782 in Cocalico Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
4. William Binkley b: 14 AUG 1784 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
5.Elizabeth Binkley b: 19 DEC 1786 in East Cocalico Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
6. Sarah Binkley b: 6 NOV 1789 in Cocalico Twp. Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Sources:

  1. Title: Records of Pastorial Acts at the Lutheran and Reformed Congregations of the Muddy Creek Church, East Cocalico Twp, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Author: Hinke, William J.
Publication: c.1981
Note: Must get this book again!
Repository:
Note: Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Media: Book
2. Title: Cemetery Records: Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada
Author: Hamilton OGS
Repository:
Note: Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Media: Book
Page: Marx Binkley Cemetery
3. Title: Binkley Research Report
Author: Rogier, Bridget McCartney
Publication: 1996
Note: Source for much of data was Stan Bourdo - excellent Primary sources.
Stan 416-836-7667 Bridget Rogier - dtxc43a@prodigy.com
RFD#2, 150 Bunting Rd., Bridget is an E-mail buddy.
Curtice, Ohio 4341?
Repository:
Note: Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Media: Book
Page: Up-date 2004
4. Title: Ancaster's Heritage: A History of Ancaster Township
Author: Ancaster Historical Society
Publication: c1973
Note: Carol Binkley has a copy of Vol. 1.& 2
Repository:
Note: Waterdown-East Flamborough Heritage Society, Waterdown, Ontario
Media: Book
Page: p.107
5. Title: Cemetery Records: Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada
Author: Hamilton OGS
Repository:
Note: Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Media: Book
Page: Binkley/Marx Cemetery, Ancaster Twp, Wentworth County, Ontario
6. Title: Binkley Research Report
Author: Rogier, Bridget McCartney
Publication: 1996
Note: Source for much of data was Stan Bourdo - excellent Primary sources.
Stan 416-836-7667 Bridget Rogier - dtxc43a@prodigy.com
RFD#2, 150 Bunting Rd., Bridget is an E-mail buddy.
Curtice, Ohio 4341?
Repository:
Note: Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Media: Book
7. Title: 1790 Census
Repository:
Note: Pennsylvania Archives: First Census of U.S. 1790 - Pennsylvania
Media: Book
Page: Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
8. Title: Ann Davis Research
Author: Davis, Ann
Note: We exchange E-mail also. Her E-mail is on her Web Page.
Repository:
Note: Web Page at www.flash.net/~txcajun/
Media: Electronic
Page: www.flash.net/~txcajun/
9. Title: Baptismal & Marriage Records of Rev. John Waldschmidt, Lancaster County 1752 - 1786
Author: Waldschmidt, Rev. John
Publication: Translated by Luthur R. Keller
Note: Excellent Primary source for Muddy Creek, Penn area.
Repository:
Note: Pennsylvania Archives, Series 6, Vol.# VI, p.228
Media: Book

GEDCOM Note

<p> </p><p>Johann "Marx" Binckley served in the Revolutionary War.</p><p> </p><p>Cocalico Twp. Tax List dated 1779 has Marx Binckley with one cow and one horse.</p><p>Lancaster County Tax List of 1782/83 has Marx Binckley as a Tavern Keeper in Adamstown, Pennsylvania.</p><p> </p><p>There is a record (an autobiography of Christian Ritter in the Pennsylvania State Archives Genealogy files) that tells of President Washington and his party visiting BINCKLEY'S INN on the morning of Oct 2, 1794. This is the last record we have of Marks in Pennsylvania.</p><p> </p><p>Name Spellings: Binckley, Binkley, Binggeli, Binkele</p><p> Marx, Marks, Marcus</p><p> </p><p>Johann Marx Binckley came with his family to Wentworth County, Ontario (Upper Canada) in 1800 (some records say 1798). There were a number of families in the party, including George Kintzel's family and David Baringer's family (whose daughters later married Binkleys), a child Sarah Binkley who may have been a third daughter or an "adopted" daughter and possibly Nancy Gingerich's parents and family (or at least her brother David). If the Gingerich family was part of the group, they went on to WaterlooCounty as originally planned. ( Some records say they came in 1800 and others say David came to scout out the County in 1800 and then brought the family in 1801.)</p><p> </p><p>In their Conestoga-like wagons and with all their animals and goods, they forded the Niagara River at "Black Rock" where there had been a large sandbar. Marks paused to visit a friend, Abraham Horning, who had come to Wentworth County the year before. After viewing the beautiful valley from the "mountain" brow, Mrs. Binkley convinced her husband to settle there too. In 1800 he purchased almost 1000 acres of land between what is now Ancaster and Dundas (Concession 1, Lots 53, 54, 55, 56, and 57 in Ancaster Township) from three sisters Jemima, Sarah and Mary Johnson - daughters of Brant Johnson of the Indian department. The property lies where present day Highway 2 meets Highway 8 - on all sides of the highway. For many years this area was called "Binkley Hollow" or "Binkley's Corners".</p><p>*See Ancaster Heritage p. 105 - 107.</p><p> </p><p>Some early pioneer families already in Canada included the Hornings, Filmans, Smiths, Showers, Lyons and Bowmans. Records show these families intermarried over theyears.</p><p> </p><p>The Homestead was on the NE corner, where the CNIB building now stands. In 1802 they built a framed house "that became renowned for its hospitality" until it burned in 1847.</p><p> </p><p>In Canada Marx used the spelling Binkley for his surname instead of Binckley and Marks instead of Marx. The name "Marks" is on his tombstone.</p><p>Inscription on his stone in Binkley Marks Cemetery:</p><p> </p><p> "When I am dead and buried</p><p> And all my bones are rotten</p><p> When this you see, oh think of me</p><p> Lest I should be forgotten."</p><p> </p><p>Source: "West Hamilton: A Village and a Church" by David N. Jardine 1990?</p><p> </p><p>"The Dundas Centennial Souvenir Historical Program" 1947 says that "The Binkleys (Marks and his sons John, George, and William) helped build Dundas." </p><p> </p><p>Bridget's Notes:</p><p>On 10/4/1767, sponsored Anna Maria, dau of Henry and Anna Maria(Ruth)Binkley at Muddy Creek.</p><p>1790 census shows Marcus in Cocalico Twp, Lancaster Co, PA with 1 male 16+, 3 males -16, and 5 females.</p><p>Moved to Ancaster Twp, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada about 1798-1800.</p><p> </p><p>1737- In the book Rupp'S 30,000 NAMES, on page 109, lists Johannes Diesler, as a member of the group on Sept, 26, 1737 that arrived in the morning on the Ship St. Andrew Galley, John Steadman wasMaster from Rotterdam, last from Cowes, England. (Johannes is believed to be Magdalena's father.)</p><p> </p><p>1767- On 04 October 1767, Marcus (Marx) Binkley, acted as a 19 year old sponsor inthe baptism of Anna Maria Binkley, born 3 September 1767 to Henry and Anna Maria (Ruth) Binkley. This record is found in the Earltown Congregational Muddy Creek Union Church.</p><p> </p><p>1769-The following records are found in the Records of Rev. Waldschmidt. Barbara of Philip Vollwein and Elizabeth, b. February 7, 1769, bapt. March 5, 1769. Sponsors Marx Binckle and Barbara Billman. </p><p> </p><p>1770- 27 November 1770, Magdalena and Marx were married. It is thought that the location was Muddy Creek Church in Cocalico, Lancaster Co, PA</p><p> </p><p>1773- Marx Binckle's wife Magdalena aged 22 years; was baptized at Heidelberg, Cacusi, St. John's or Hain's, at Wernersville, Heidelberg Twp, Berks Co, PA.</p><p> </p><p>1776- By 1776 Marx is listed as a tavern keeper in Lancaster Co. (But, not in 1772.)</p><p> </p><p>1776- On 13 March 1776, record from the Historical Society in Lancaster, PA says, "Marcus Binkley was paid 13 pounds, 16 cents for entertaining Captain Ross's Company (in Lancaster Co.)"</p><p> </p><p>1776- From the Pennsylvania Archives, 5th Ser. Vol.7, page 305, Marx Binkley served in the Revolutionary War, as 6th Class, under Capt. Nicholas Lescher, in Lutz's Co.</p><p> </p><p>1777- From the book Berks County, Pennsylvania Church Records of the 18 th Century, Volume 3, by F. Edward Wright, Published by Colonial Roots, Lewes, Delaware 2003, page 190, John of Marx Binckley and Magdalene, b. 14 January 1777, baptized, 19 May 1777. Sponsors: John Bunner and Sophia Mass.</p><p> </p><p>1777- The following record was from the records of Rev. John Waldschmidt. Johannes Bincky baptized 14 January 1777 the parents were Marx and Magdalena. The sponsors were Johannes Brunner and Sophia Mass.</p><p> </p><p>1777- Again the following records is from the records of Rev. Waldschmidt. John of Marx Binckly and Magdalene, B. January 14, 1777 bapt. May 19, 1777. Sponsors: John Bunner and Sophia Mass.</p><p> </p><p>1779-The following record is from the record of Rev. Waldschmidt. Catharine of Marx Binckly and Magdalene, b. August 22, 1779, bapt. October 24, 1779. Sponsors: Martin Kissinger and Barbara Schweitzer.</p><p> </p><p>1779- Marx was listed in the Cocolico Twp, Lancaster Co, PA 1779-91.</p><p> </p><p>1782- Marx was a tavern keeper in Adamstown, Lancaster Co, PA, 1782-85.</p><p> </p><p>1785- On the 24 April 1785 Marx Binkley, Tavern Keeper, in Adamstown, Cocalico, Lancaster Co, PA, sold five lots to Joshua Evans. Marx's wife signed papers as Magdalena Binkley.</p><p> </p><p>1790- In the 1790 Census Marx is living in Cocalico Twp. Lancaster Co, PA.</p><p> </p><p>1792- From the Pennsylvania Archives, Vol. 4, page 145, Ser. 6, Capt. Mark Binkley officer elect from the 7th Battalion of the militia in the County of Lancaster Transmitted to the Governor 12 October 1792.</p><p> </p><p>1794- From the Pennsylvania Archives, Vol. 4, Ser. 6, page 468, on 11 Sept. 1794, Capt.Mark Binkley of the 2nd Co. Capt. Mark Binkley of 1st Horse Co,1st Regt. Lancaster, PA.</p><p> </p><p>1794- Jan Haas has sent the following.</p><p> </p><p>From the State Archive Genealogy files - Daniel D. Binkley writes that Christian Ritter born 09 April 1790 in Exter Twp, Berks Co. (his father was George Ritter) who married Elizabeth Getz 02 March 1806, wrote the following autobiography: "Early in the morning of October 2, 1794, when I was 14 years old, I left Exeter for Reading with a number of residents of Exeter and Oley, all on horseback, having heard President Washington wasin town.</p><p> </p><p>We dismounted at the corner of Callowhill & Thomas Streets (now Fifth and Washington Streets) where the President was stopping at a hotel while on his way to Carlisle, Pennsylvania.</p><p> </p><p>When he departed, we followed on horseback across the Schuykill River, and then went along the King's Highway and made the first stop at the house of Dr. Peter Palm, at Sinking Springs, at 9:30 in the morning.</p><p> </p><p>The Doctor invited the party to enter into his house, and refreshed them with "Red Eye", and he gave a toast to the President, who occupied asettee, which is still in the Palm Family. At 10 o'clock the President and his escort pursued their way to Binckley'S INN, a few miles away.</p><p> </p>1798- Marx went to Dundee Co,Ontario, 1798-1800 with a move with the Mennonite People. The records seem to include their sons John and George. William being of age stayed behind in Lancaster County, PA. With this move Marx and Magdalena established the Canadian line of the Binkley genealogy.