Hans Michael Horlacher

Immigration: Arrived in Philadelphia, PA 10 Sept 1731 on PA MERCHANT and took the Oath of Allegiance the next day.

HANS (JOHN) MICHAEL HORLACHER was born on February 7, 1706 in Sollebot, Obrtsteinach, Wuttemburg Germany and was baptized the next day. His parents are Hans Georg Horlacher, a farmer in Sollebot, and Eva Barbara _____. He married MARIA FRONICA (VERONICA) SCHMIDT, the daughter of Willam Schmidt, on February 8, 1724 at the Evangelical Reform Chrurch Freinsheim, Weisenheim am Sand, Bayern-Pfalz, Germany. Michael was called "master tailor" at the birth of their son, Johann Jacob, who was born on November 3, 1724 and son Johann Peter who was born on September 23, 1728. Both were baptized at the Evangelical Reform Lutheran Church in Weisenheim am Sand. Jacob died on May 21, 1728 The family sailed from Rotterdam, by way of Dover, on the Pennsylvania Merchant, arriving in Philadelphia on September 10, 1731. Michael was "qualified" the next day. Their son, Johann Peter was not on the ship; he had probably died prior to their departure as they named another son, born in 1742, in his honor. Their daughter, Maria, under 16, was with them as were Fronica's sister Catharina, age 35, her second husband Johann Bartel Gucker and her two sons with first husband _____ Laufer. Michael was warrented 151 acres on August 29, 1734 in Philadelphia County. This land was located partly in Upper Hanover Township, Philadelphia (became Northampton, then Lehigh) County, and partly in New Milford Township in Bucks County. This is the corner where Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery Counties now come together. Three more children were born between 1731 and 1738--ANNA ELIZABETH perhaps about 1731, Daniel in 1735 and George in 1738. No baptism records have been found for them. The family were members of the St Pauls Evangelical Church, called Six Cornered Church or New Goshenhoppen Lutheran Church, in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. They were Godparents to two sons of Peter Wetzstein in 1736 and 1739. Their daughter Susanna was born on May 4, 1741 and baptized on May 2, and son Johann Peter was born October 25, 1742 and baptized on November 7. On January 26, 1754 Michael, innholder, and Veronica his wife, of Lower Milford Township, Bucks County bought 318 acres on a branch of Lehigh Creek, by where they already lived. They paid L136-16, plus L250 and interest due on a mortgage. One of the witnesses was Adam Blank. Adam was the father of Christopher who was married to Michael and Veronica's daughter Anna Elizabeth. On October 9, 1766 they sold 134 acres 80 perches of the above land to Daniel Horlacher for L275 and, on the next day, they sold 183 acres 8 perches--the rest of the above land--to Christopher for L225. Michael became a naturalized citizen in the province of Pennsylvania on April 10/11 1761 at a Supreme Court in Philadelphia. The process for becoming a naturalized citizen as required by an act passed by the British parliament in 1742 consisted of: residence seven years; partaking of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper in some protestant or reformed congregation in the province with three months; taking or subscribing to the oaths and making or repeating the declaration prescribed by the act; appearing before the judges of the court and being certified as a citizen of Great Britain. Veronica automatically was naturalized (as chattel of her husband!) It is not known when Michael or Veronica died.

BIRTH: GER Wuerttemburg Jagstkreis Soellbot Film 1343786 it 3-5FHL: Hans Michael was born on 7 Feb 1706 to Hans Georg Horlacher farmer in Sollebot and Eva Barbara _______ Bap 8 Feb 1706. Godparents Hans ____ and Hans Bader

MARRIAGE: KIRCHENBUCH 1698-1905 EVANGELISCH REFORMIERTE Freinsheim Durkheim Film 488287FHL also PALATINE ORIGINS OF SOME PA PIONEERS by A K Burgert AKB Pub Myerstown PA 2000 Pgs 166-167 974.8W2bpFHL: 1724 8 Feb Johann Michael Horlacher and young frau Maria Fronica, (daughter) of Wilhelm Schmidt married and blessed

OCCUPATION: Ibid Joh. Michel Horlacher, master tailor - as listed in the birth record of son Johann Jacob and son Johann Peter

1731 IMMIGRATION AND QUALIFICATION: PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN PIONEERS Vol 1 1727-1775 by Ralph Beaver Shassburger Gen Pub Co Baltimore 1980 PA107 Vol 1 FHC Seaside CA: Pgs 43-4: Account of Palatine Passengers on board of ye Pensilvania (sic) Merchant, John Stedman, Commander, from Rotterdam, at the day of their arrival in Philadelphia, September ye 10th 1731: Men above 16: Hans Michael Horloger; female over 16 Frenich Horloger; female under 16 Maria Horloger Pg 45: "At the Courthouse of Philadelphia, Septr 11th, 1731,...A List was presented of the Names of Fifty seven Palatines, who with their Families, making in all One hundred & seventy five Persons, were imported here in the Ship Pennsylvania Merchant, Jno. Stedman, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Dover, as by Clearance from that Port." From Minutes of the Provincial Council, printed in COLONIAL RECORDS, Vol. III, p. 413. Hans Michael Horlacher. Also Johan Bahrtel Gucker, Christian Schmidt, Johan Hennrich Schmidt, Johann George Schmidt.

1731 IMMIGRATION: THE PALATINE PROJECT http://www.progenealogists.com/palproject/pa/1731pmer.htm: Source stated: PALATINE ORIGINS OF SOME PENNSYLVANIA PIONEERS by Annette Kuntzelman Burgert Pub by AKB Publications Myerstown PA 2000. (Avail. 691 Weavertown Rd Myerstown PA 17067-2642 States that Hans Michael's wife, Maria Fronica (Frenich above), is sister toCatharina Schmidt, wife of Johann Bartel Gucker who were also on the ship. Also listed were Peter, Christian, Johan Henrich and Johannes Georg Schmidt and probable wives. Source not stated.

1734 LAND: PERKIOMENT REGION PAPERS Vol 5 No 1 Jan 1927 Whole #16 Land Patent Records #362 Upper Hanover: Warrented 151 acres (to Michael Howlager) on 29 August 1734 in Philadelphia Co. This land was loccated partly in Upper Hanover Twp Philadelphia Co and partly in New Milford Twp in Bucks Co. It is in the corner where Bucks, Lehigh (formerly Northampton) and Montgomery come together) FIND 974.812R2p 2 copies FHL

1736 SPONSOR: HISTORICAL CONTENTS OF ST PAULS EVANGELICAL CHURCH RED HILL PA Montgomery Co His Soc Film 384549: Pg 5: 1736 Godparents at baptism of John Michael born 30 Jul 1736 of Peter Wetzsterin and wife Anna Ursula Pg 5: 1739 Godparnets at baptism of Peter Wetzstein born Aug 1739 of Peter Wetzstein and wife Elizabeth (see below) Pg 8: 1741 Parents of Susanna born 4 May, baptized 24 May, godparent Susanna Guckerin (Veronica's sister) Pg 73: 1742 Parents of Johann Peter baptized born 25 Oct baptized 7 Nov, godparent Johan Peter Geissenhainer Pg 94: ? Godparents for Maria Veronica born 1 May, baptized 7 June of Peter Horlacker and wife Margaretha

1754 DEED: ABSTRACTS OF DEEDS NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Deed Book A1: 1752-1763, Deed Book B1: 1763-1773 Vol 1 by Candace E Anderson Pub by Closson Press Apollo PA 2000 FHL: Pg 82 Original in Deed Bk B1 Pgs 130-133 Date: 26 Jan 1754 Recorded: 7 Oct 1767 Grantor: George Hoffman, wife Orshell Whitehall Twp Grantee: Michael Horlocker of Lower Milford Twp Bucks Co, innholder, and wife Veronica Price: 136 lbs, 16 sh plus balance due of 250 lbs plus interest on mortgage which Hoffman made with John Johnson Witnesses: Peter Federolff, Adam Blanck Land 318 acres on branch of Lehigh Creek by vacant land (where Horlocker already lived). His of land in binder

HISTORY: HISTORY OF THE COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND CARBON by Alfred Mathews and Austin N Hungerford Pub by Everts & Richards 1884 Philadelphia: Pgs 439-440 traces the land ownership of Michael Horlacher

1761 NATURALIZATION: PERSONS NAURALIZED IN THE PROVINCE OF PENNSYLVANIA 1740-1773 from PA Archives Ser 2 VolII 1967 Gen Pub Co Baltimore PA 118 FHC Seaside CA: Pg 55: At a Supream Court held at Philadelphia, before William Allen and William Coleman, Esquires, Judges of the said Court, the tenth and eleventh days of April, in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-one, between the Hours of Nine and twelve of the Clock of the forenoon of the same day, the following subscribing persons being foreigners: Pg 60: Michael Horlacher of Bucks, Sacrament taken 9 April 1761. (Also Daniel Traxell Northampton 15 Mar)

1765/1766 EAST SIDE APPS: PENNSYLVANIA LAND APPLICATIONS Vol 1 East Side Applications, 1765-5769 by Kenneth D McCrea Pub by PA Chapter Palatines to America Strasburg PA 2002: ES-1007: Iond,(Yund) George 3 Oct 1765 Whitehall Northampton 50 acres. Neighbors, Notes, etc: Jacob Lond/Michael Harlaker/Stephen Sneider. Original not found. ES-1614: Mees, Anthony 11 Jun 1766 Northampton (original place), now Whitehall, Lehigh 50 acres Survey A-31-157, C-121-54, C-12155. Neighbors, Notes, etc: (r9 Mar 1822) George Yund (r7 Feb 1824 Joseph Keeter/Michael Harlacher Original: Also ES-1615

1766 DEED: Ibid, Anderson: Pg 82 Original in Deed Bk B1 Pgs 133-134 Date: 9 Oct 1766 Recorded: 10 Oct 1767 Grantor: Michael Hurlocher, Lower Milford Twp, Bucks Co, innholder, and wife Veronica Grantee: Daniel Hurlocher, Upper Milford Twp, yeoman Price: 275 lbs Witnesses: Stoffel Blanck, Henrich Bitting Property: 134 acres, 80 perches in Whitehall Twp by land intended for Christopher Blank, to middle of Jordan Creek, by land John Yondt, Jacob Yondt, Fredirick Neuhart,a and vacant land (part of 318 acre tract above)

1766 DEED: Ibid, Anderson: Pg 83 Original Deed Bk B1 Pgs 135-136 Date: 10 oct 1766 Recorded: 12 Oct 1767 Grantor: Michael Hurlocher, Lower Milford Twp, Bucks Co, innholder, and wife Veronica Grantee: Christopher Blanck, Whitehall Twp, yeoman Price: 225 lbs Witnesses: Daniel Horlocher, Henrich Bitting Land: 183 acres, 8 perches in Whitehall Twp by land of Gottfried Knauss, Jacob and John Yondt, to middle of Jordan Creek, land intended for Daniel Hurlocher, and vacant land (part of 318 acres above)

1772: His name appears in the Red Hill Church lists until 1772 (Fam of H M & MV Horlacher)

1778 OATH OF ALLEGIANCE: PA Northampton AN ALPHABETIZED LISTING OF THOSE SUBSCRIBERS TO THE OATHS OF ALLEGIANCE, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA 1777-1784 compiled by Gaylord Griffiths Closson Press 1992 Pg 32: Horlacher, Michael Jun 14 1778 by Frederich Lilmbach Pg 53 of the original record

1784 DEED: PA Northampton Salisbury ABSTRACTS OF DEEDS vOLUME 2 by jCandace E Anderson Closson Press 2001 Pg 183: Deed Bk E1 Pgs 52-56 12 Oct 1784 Recorded 25 Oct 1785: George Adam Blanck, Salisbury Twp and wife Susana sell to Michael Horlacher Salisbury Twp yeoman 69 acres 145 perches Cedar and a water ditch (which Horlacher was to have liberty to use and dam.

1784 DEED: PA Northampton Salisbury ABSTRACTS OF DEEDS VOLUME 4 by Candace E Anderson Closson Press 2003 Pg 10: Deed Bk H1 Pgs 54-58 12 Oct 1794 Recorded 5 Dec 1791: Deed of George Adam Blanck mentions part of the estate is to be granted to Michael Harlacher, Cedar Creek

1796 DEED: PA Northampton Salisbury ABSTRACTS OF DEEDS AND OTHER PROPERTY RECORDS NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA Vol 5 by Candace E Anderson Closson Press 2006 Pg 233: Deed Bk C2:Pgs 326-327 1 Mar 1796: Deed of John Ritter mentions adjoining land of Michael Horlacher

1790 CENSUS: Pa Northampton Salisbury Pg 303: Michel Horlacher Males (1) , Females (2). Total (3)

DEATH: Unknown

1802-1811 SETTLEMENTS: PA Northampton GENEALOGICAL ABSTRATS OF ORPANS COURT RECORDS NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA VOLS 6-8 by Candace E Anderson Closson Press 1999: Settlements of accounts confirmed by the court: Pg 113: Court on 14 Apr 1802-Esstate of George Adam Blank who was on executor of George Bassetl, Up. Saucon Twp, executors Andrew Keck, Michael Horlacher, George Blank Pg 303: Court on 25 Jan 1811-Estateof Michael Horlacher Salisbury Twp yeoman. Exec John Horlacher, George Blank Pg 303: Court on 25 Jan 1811-Estate of Michael Horlacher who was executor of Christopher Blank, Whitehall Twp executors George Blank, John Horlacher Pg 350: Court on 23 Apr 1813-Estate of Michael Horlacher, executors John Horlacher, George Blank

Michael Horlacher, his wife and one child, arrived in Philadelphia 10 September 1731, on the Ship Philadelphia Merchant. According to the ship's list there were 57 Palatines and their families aboard - a total of 175 persons. A study of other emigrants named Horlacher on different ships - some earlier and some later - indicates they came from the area in Germany named Wuerttemberg. A small town has been located there named Horlachen, and it is supposed this town may very well have been the birthplace of the "Horlachers".

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As far as is known, Michael Horlacher first settled in the Upper Perkiomen Valley of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. St. Pauls Lutheran Church of Red Hill (in the Upper Perkiomen area) has some early records concerning the family, beginning in 1736. Baptisms of two of the Horlacher children were recorded in 1741 and 1742. However, it is believed that at least three other children were born to them between the years of 1731 and 1741. The Horlacher genealogy includes two born in 1735 and 1738. The daughter said to have married Christopher Blank would be the third child born in that period - possibly circa 1732. "Maria", the daughter who accompanied Michael and his wife Veronica on the voyage, may have married Christian Miller. Sponsorings indicating a relationship have been found in Blue Church records (Upper Saucon, Lehigh County) and in St. Pauls of Red Hill.

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Michael Horlacher, born circa 1700, married Maria Veronica (Frenech on the ship list). She was born circa 1705. They brought one child with them to America. According to Perkioment Region Papers Volume V No. 1 January 1927 Whole #16 Land Patent records - #362 - Upper Hanover warranted 1734 to Michael Horlacher 151 acres. In 1754 he purchased additional acreage in Whitehall Township (Lehigh County) which he later sold in part to Daniel Horlacher, Christopher Blank (son-in-law), and Conrad Marcks. 1754 would have been about the time that the daughter, Anna Elisabeth, married Christopher Blank and moved to Whitehall Township. Dates of death of Michael Horlacher and his wife Veronica are not known, nor was a will probated - at least no record of one has been found. It is believed there were at least six children: MARIA (perhaps Maria Barbara or variation) - born circa 1729 ANNA ELISABETH - born circa 1732 DANIEL - born 4 August 1735 GEORGE - born 6 October 1738 SUSANNA - born 4 May 1741 JOHN PETER - born 25 October 1742 Text: p. 189 Note: 4 One of the most interesting tracts in the township is that warranted by John Aigander in 1734 and 1737, containing 318 acres, along the Jordan creek. Jacob Wertz secured it in 1749 and sold it Sept. 4, 1751 to George Hoffman, who sold it, Jan. 26, 1754, to Michael Harlacher for £250. Harlacher sold 134 acres to Daniel Harlacher, on Oct. 9, 1766 for £275, and 103 acres to his son-in-law, Christopher Blank, on Oct. 10th, for £225. The western portion of the tract was secured by Conrad Marks in 1784, whose descendants still own a portion of it.

Peter Blank, son of Christopher, secured 120 acres of the tract in 1790. In 1799 his son-in-law, John Helfrich, secured the land and the greater part is still owned by his descendants. On this tract is the famous "Indian cave," and numerous large springs, as well as the Helfrich grist-mill, the old school house near the bridge, and the site of an ancient cemetery, where only one tomb stone remains, dated 1775.