Barbara M. Hildebrand

Barbara M. Hildebrand (Glattfelder)

Find A Grave Memorial ID # 124802451

Parents: John Peter Glattfelder 1700 – 1742 and Salomea Amberg 1704 – 1743

Barbara was the niece of Casper Glattfelder

Stone inscription the 8th of August in the year 1794 Barbara M Hildebrand was put to rest here. October 6, 1794 (date of erection of stone) N.A. (Her age eroded from stone but known to be 65 years)

The Glattfelder family originated in Glattfelden, Zurich, Switzerland, Most descendants of the family in American come from two brothers; Casper and Johan Peter Glattfelder. They were the sons of Felix Glattfelder, b; 1669.

Casper, b. 1709 and Johan Peter b. 1700 set out for the Carolinas in 1742. John Peter died in route and the two families returned to Glattfelden , the following year the two families left again for America, Landing in Philadelphia 30 August 1743 on the ship "Frances and Elizabeth ", Both families settled for a time in Youk county, Pennsylvania, Many of Casper's descendants are found there today.

Soon alter settling down however two of Johan Peter, Felix and Johan Rudolf, Left for North Carolina. their descendants are found mostly in and around Davidson and Rowan counties, North Carolina. This North Carolina Branch Change the Spelling of their name to Clodfelter. A daughter of Johan Peter , Lisabeth Glattfelder, Married Jacob Rhyne . Their descendants are found largely in the Lincolnton-Gastonia area of north Carolina, a brief overview of the Rhyne Family can be found on this site. Anothe sister . Barbara Glattfelder, married Johannes Hildebrand and stayed in the York County , Pennsylvania.

The oldest son of Casper Glattfelder was Solomon be his first wife. He and his father had a falling out over a money matter. It is supposed that he may have changed his name to Glotfelty ,because of this. This family is mostly found in Garrett County, Maryland and Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Durst is also a prominent surname amongst the descendants of Solomon coming through Lightfoot John Durst. A project is under way to identify all known descendants of Solomon Glotfelty. More detail can be found at the Solomon Glotfelty decendant project.

the other sons of Casper Glattfelder show surnames of Glatfelder and Gladfelter. The family joke is that the T's have the money and the D's don't . While their roots are in York County, Pennsylvania , the others son's descendants are found from coast to coast.

GEDCOM Note

The Glattfelder family originated in Glattfelden, Zurich, Switzerland. Most descendants of the family in America come from two brothers: Casper and Johan Peter Glattfelder. 

They were the sons of Felix Glattfelder, born 1669.

Casper, b. 1709 and Johan Peter, b. 1700 set out for the Carolinas in 1742. Johan Peter died in route and the two families returned to Glattfelden. The following year the two families left again for America, landing in Philadelphia 30 August 1743 on the ship "Francis and Elizabeth." Both families settled for a time in York County, Pennsylvania. Many of Casper's descendants are found there today.

Soon after settling down however, two sons of Johan Peter; Felix and Johan Rudolph, left for North Carolina. Their descendants are found mostly in and around Davidson and Rowan Counties, North Carolina. This North Carolina branch changed the spelling of their name to Clodfelter. A daughter of Johan Peter, Lisabeth Glattfelder, married Jacob Rhyne. Their descendants are found largely in the Lincolnton-Gastonia area of North Carolina. Another sister, Barbara Glattfelder, Married Johannes Hildebrand and stayed in York County, Pennsylvania.

The oldest son of Casper Glattfelder was Solomon by his first wife. He and his father had a falling out over a money matter. It is supposed that he may have changed his name to Glotfelty because of this. This family is mostly found in Garrett County, Maryland and Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Durst is also a surname amongst the descendants of Solomon coming through Lightfoot John Durst. A project is underway to identify all known descendants of Solomon Glotfelty. More detail can be found at the Solomon Glotfelty Descendant Project.

The other sons of Casper Glattfelder show surnames of Glatfelder and Gladfelter. The family joke is that the T's have the money and the D's don't. While their roots are in York County, Pennsylvania, the others are found from coast to coast.