Johannes Adam Diehl

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From his gravestone "Hier ruhen die Gebeine von Johannes Diehl Geboren den (8) September 1791... (Here lie the bones of Johannes Diehl, born 8 September 1791...) [Incomplete transcription.]"

Johan Adam Diehl

Found 10 Records, 10 Photos and 415,026 Family Trees
Born in Underkappeln, Pfaltz, Germany on 1690 to Hans George Diehl and Anna Catharina Hertz. Johan Adam married Maria Catharina Kreisher and had 8 children. He passed away on 55 in Springettsbury, York, Pennsylvania, USA. Family Members Parents Hans George Diehl 1664-1756 Anna Catharina Hertz 1664-1764 Spouse(s) Maria Catharina Kreisher 1696-1764 Children

Please read the following important information about Joh(a)n Adam Diehl, our original immigrant "family father":

Miscellaneous: "The three towns forming a triangle important in the life of J. Adam Diehl were his birthplace...,Homberg, and Herren-Sulzbach. It was the entry in Strayer's Church Record, Dover Township, York County...where the statement that Adam Jr. was 'aus Homerick an der Mosel Rhein grawish in der Platz' which provided the clue as to their place of origin. "These towns are located...about 30 km north of Kaiserslautern. The family attended the Lutheran Church at Herren-Sulzbach and probably lived in or near Homberg. Due to the poor record keeping in that parish we only have his confirmation in 1701, marriage in 1712, and the baptism of one daughter in 1718 and the statement that youngest child, Adam Jr. was born there in April 1734. "We can make two statements which can be supported by facts. J. Adam Diehl had learned how to be a miller and to build grist mills. We also know he was not poor as he paid all the necessary tolls and expenses to bring his entire family here and immediately upon arrival purchased land and within a year had a mill operating on the site. It would appear that he knew someone in the York area who probably scouted out the choice mill site selected, and with whom the family probably spent the winter months of 1739-40...." "Sometime in the spring of 1739 John Adam Diehl made the decision to leave his homeland and go to America. We do not know his motivation for so doing. Living in a Lutheran section, religious freedom would not seem to be a factor. Since he was comparatively well off versus most German immigrants of the time, a compelling economic reason does not seem reasonable. However, we know he was family oriented from his will and provisions therein, so it would suggest that it was the economic wellbeing of his children which may have been the motivation. "In any case, the family would have gone down the Glan Valley, where they lived, to Bingen, where they would have gone down the Rhein to Rotterdam, thence to England and America. We know from accounts of German immigrants that this trip took an average of five months. Twenty-six to thirty-eight toll stations had to be passed on the Rhein trip, a wait for a ship at Rotterdam might take up to six weeks and a typical layover in England would be three weeks. The actual trip took seven weeks and four days if the winds were favorable. Many of these immigrant ships fell on hard times and many passengers got sick and died. "The family booked passage on the ship 'Samuel' with Hugh Percy, commander. Adam and his sons took the oath of allegience and aburgation, on 27 Aug 1739." Diehl gives Adam's age as 52, while Strassburger's listing says age 82. Diehl's research has probably helped him arrive at the more appropriate age 52. Daniel is age 26 and Carl Adam is age 22. "It is possible that one person signed for all (as ship's passengers). The signature for Carl Adam agrees with his signature in York County, while existing signatures for Daniel and Adam that have been found are English type signatures, which they may have learned to do here. It appears the entire family arrived safely and immediately migrated to York County, PA. "On the 13 October, 1739, J. Adam Diehl purchased 300 acres in Springettsbury Manor from Henry Zouch. Within a year a mill was built with the help of the entire family. He then appears to have assisted his oldest sons to become established and both Charles, who settled in Shrewsbury Township and Daniel, who settled at Seven Valleys in time erected grist mills in addition to being farmers. "The land in question lay on a small branch of the Codorus Creek for many years known as Diehl's Run and Mill Creek. It went from what today is Market St north to the creek and north up somewhat on Pleasureville Hill, the creek being about the halfway point. Present I-83 passes directly over the original mill site on North Sherman St, York. This mill was operated by the Diehl family for over 150 years before finally being torn down in 1947-48..." "The family quickly affiliated with the new Christ Lutheran Church, the first organized Lutheran Church west of the Susquehanna. J. Adam contributed to the purchase of the original record book... Much of the family is reconstructed from the records of this church..." "J. Adam died in April; 1755. His will is a model for looking out for his family. Realizing that premature selling of the mill property would be disastrous, he provided that the inheritance would await the running of the enterprise for at least six years by sons Peter and Nicholas with Adam and George to serve time. He also provided a place on the farm for his widow, 1/4 acre and a little house, stable and share of various crops and livestock... The inventory listed 63 total tools many used in normal farm work, but many for building and repairing a mill. He grew flax, hemp, barley, wheat, rye and 'spelt' (a European wheat), and had a total of 76 animals... 14 horses, 24 cattle, 9 hogs, 8 geese and 21 sheep. Thirty-two different persons owed small sums (at his death).. probably for milling work. "He was probably buried in Christ Lutheran, but no stone survived when most of that graveyard was moved to Prospect Hill in York.... His descendents have been numerous and good citizens who are distributed over the entire United States.... Much folklore persists in the York area about the wealth of the Diehl family. They were never really rich but they were a family with a good business sense, hard workers and managed what they did have very well. Always generous to the church and charities as proven by their wills in which they provide for their families, schools and the church ... This hard working, wise and considerate man, John Adam Diehl, has given all of his descendants something to be proud of, and a rich heritage." (Harry A. Diehl's account-1) A history of York County says "The contributors to the purchase of the first record book for the members of this congregation (first Lutheran church west of the Susquehanna) in September, 1733, together with the times of the arrival of some of them in America, were as follows:" ... and he has John Adam Diehl, 1731. On the next page he lists the male members of the Congregation "with date of arrival at Philadelphia, as given in Rupp's '30,000 German Emigrants:" ... again John Adam Diehl, 1731. However, the book, "Pennsylvania German Pioneers", shows the ships list, with actual signatures of the 3 Diehls, on the Ship Samuel, arriving August 27, 1739

1-Title: Diehl Families of York and Adams Counties, Pennsylvania, by Harry A. Diehl Repository: Media: Book Note: Diehl Families of York and Adams Counties, Pennsylvania, by Harry A Diehl, Wilmington, DE US/Can 929.273, d 563dh SLC-FHL

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Jones, June, Stapleton-DeL ===
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Jones, June, Stapleton-DeLong-Mowery families, private email, 12/1/2002.Author address: JonesJuneM@aol.com

Sources for this Information: date: [Ref: June Jones 12/1/2002], place: [Ref: June Jones 12/1/2002],parents: [Ref: June Jones 12/1/2002]

Sources for this Information: date: [Ref: June Jones 12/1/2002], place: [Ref: June Jones 12/1/2002]

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1687

1687

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Note: Signed ships log Hans Adam. Took t

Note: Signed ships log Hans Adam. Took the name "John" (more common American name. John Adam Diehl was born in Wurttemburg, Germany, in 1700? Previously showing 1690. He brought his family to America in 1731, settling near Youk, Pennsylvania, when it was but a hamlet. He purchased of an English agent a timber tract of three hundred sixty acres for 12 (Sterling), and converted it into a productive and valuable farm. Loyal to his religious profession, he helped establish the first Lutheran church in that section. His decendants as a rule are noted for their industry, enterprise and thrift. They are usually found on the moral side of every great issue. As farmers, mechanics, merchants, and in transportation, commerce, the several learned professions, and all other useful avocations in life, they are exemplary citizens. In 1735 Mr. John Adam Diehl built a flouring fill on a branch of Codorus Creek, a mile from the present York City limit. It was successfully operated by generations of Diehls 145 years, when it was sold to Samuel Hively & Sons, for $3,000. I On August 27 1739 this Diehl (Teel) Family arrived on the Ship 'Samuel' commanded by Hugh Percy, They Boarded in Rotterdam, stopped in Deal, England. There were 340 passengers. Adam'Johann' was 5 years of age when he came to America with his parents. Adam moved from York County, Pa., to Franklin or Bedford County, Virginia. Adam is listed in the tax lists of Bedford County, Virginia, in 1784, and 1785. In December 1785 Franklin County, Virginia was formed from Bedfrod County including the land where Adam Teel lived , he is then listed in the tax list from 1786 to 1802 Adam went with his sons, Nicholas and Adam when they moved to Jackson County, Tennessee, about 1805.

Immigrated to America 1739 - on the Ship Samuel Farmer Built Diehl Mill in Spring Garden Twp., 1740 In Ancestry.coms "Immagrants in Pennsylania from 1727 to 1776" it shows Hans Adam Diehl , Johan Daniel Diehl , Carl Adam Diehl ,

Emigration: 1731 From Germany to United States of America 1 3 Residence: 1731 Springettsburg Township, York County, Pennsylvania 1 3 Occupation: 1735 Built and operated a flouring mill 1 3 On August 27 1739 this Diehl (Teel) Family arrived on the Ship 'Samuel' commanded by Hugh Percy, They Boarded in Rotterdam, stopped in Deal, England. There were 340 passengers. Adam'Johann' was 5 years of age when he came to America with his parents. Adam moved from York County, Pa., to Franklin or Bedford County, Virginia. Adam is listed in the tax lists of Bedford County, Virginia, in 1784, and 1785. In December 1785 Franklin County, Virginia was formed from Bedfrod County including the land where Adam Teel lived , he is then listed in the tax list from 1786 to 1802 Adam went with his sons, Nicholas and Adam when they moved to Jackson County, Tennessee, about 1805.

Farmer Built Diehl Mill in Spring Garden Twp., 1740 In Ancestry.coms "Immagrants in Pennsylania from 1727 to 1776" it shows Hans Adam Diehl , Johan Daniel Diehl , Carl Adam Diehl ,

Emigration: 1731 From Germany to United States of America 1 3 Residence: 1731 Springettsburg Township, York County, Pennsylvania 1 3 Occupation: 1735 Built and operated a flouring mill 1 3 Occupation: Bet. 1731 - 1735 Farmer 1 3 Religion: 1687 Lutheran 1 3

Religion: 1687 Lutheran 1 3

Immigration: 27 Aug 1739 Ship Samuel 1 Confirmation: 1704 Herren-Sultzbach, GER 1 Will: 31 Mar 1755 York, PA 1

Confirmation: 1704 Herren-Sultzbach, GER 1 Will: 31 Mar 1755 York, PA 1

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(1687)

(1687)

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!BIRTH: History p.19 Family Group Record

!BIRTH: History p.19 Family Group Record from Craig Bailey, Bexley, Ohio MARRIAGE: Same as above FGR from Craig Bailey DEATH: Same as above FGR from Craig Bailey HISTORY: Genealogical and Historical Directory , Paternal Descendents of the Diehl Families Beginning with John Adam Diehl and wife Catherine, 1787-1950; by Eva Katherine Diehl, A.B.; FHL book 929.273; D563de; p.19 9 children IMMIGRATION: Pennsylvania German Pioneers; by John Hinke; p.256 Age 52 Arrived 17 Aug 1739 at Port Philadelphia on "Ship Samuel" under command of Hugh Percy

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Adam and Maria Catherina immigrated to A

Adam and Maria Catherina immigrated to America in 1739 on the ship Samuel. At that time his age was listed as 52. Information on this family is from Herren-Sulzbach Lutheran Church records in Germany.

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Diehl underlined

Diehl underlined

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Adam and Maria Catherina immigrated to A

Adam and Maria Catherina immigrated to America in 1739 on the ship Sa muel. At that time his age was listed as 52. Information on this family is from Herren-Sulzbach Lutheran Church re cords in Germany.

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Passage of Johann Diehl to America

"The three towns forming a triangle important in the life of J. Adam Diehl were his birthplace...,Homberg, and Herren-Sulzbach. It was the entry in Strayer's Church Record, Dover Township, York County...where the statement that Adam Jr. was 'aus Homerick an der Mosel Rhein grawish in der Platz' which provided the clue as to their place of origin. "These towns are located...about 30 km north of Kaiserslautern. The family attended the Lutheran Church at Herren-Sulzbach and probably lived in or near Homberg. Due to the poor record keeping in that parish we only have his confirmation in 1701, marriage in 1712, and the baptism of one daughter in 1718 and the statement that youngest child, Adam Jr. was born there in April 1734. "We can make two statements which can be supported by facts. J. Adam Diehl had learned how to be a miller and to build grist mills. We also know he was not poor as he paid all the necessary tolls and expenses to bring his entire family here and immediately upon arrival purchased land and within a year had a mill operating on the site. It would appear that he knew someone in the York area who probably scouted out the choice mill site selected, and with whom the family probably spent the winter months of 1739-40...." "Sometime in the spring of 1739 John Adam Diehl made the decision to leave his homeland and go to America. We do not know his motivation for so doing. Living in a Lutheran section, religious freedom would not seem to be a factor. Since he was comparatively well off versus most German immigrants of the time, a compelling economic reason does not seem reasonable. However, we know he was family oriented from his will and provisions therein, so it would suggest that it was the economic wellbeing of his children which may have been the motivation. "In any case, the family would have gone down the Glan Valley, where they lived, to Bingen, where they would have gone down the Rhein to Rotterdam, thence to England and America. We know from accounts of German immigrants that this trip took an average of five months. Twenty-six to thirty-eight toll stations had to be passed on the Rhein trip, a wait for a ship at Rotterdam might take up to six weeks and a typical layover in England would be three weeks. The actual trip took seven weeks and four days if the winds were favorable. Many of these immigrant ships fell on hard times and many passengers got sick and died. "The family booked passage on the ship 'Samuel' with Hugh Percy, commander. Adam and his sons took the oath of allegience and aburgation, on 27 Aug 1739." Diehl gives Adam's age as 52, while Strassburger's listing says age 82. Diehl's research has probably helped him arrive at the more appropriate age 52. Daniel is age 26 and Carl Adam is age 22. "It is possible that one person signed for all (as ship's passengers). The signature for Carl Adam agrees with his signature in York County, while existing signatures for Daniel and Adam that have been found are English type signatures, which they may have learned to do here. It appears the entire family arrived safely and immediately migrated to York County, PA. "On the 13 October, 1739, J. Adam Diehl purchased 300 acres in Springettsbury Manor from Henry Zouch. Within a year a mill was built with the help of the entire family. He then appears to have assisted his oldest sons to become established and both Charles, who settled in Shrewsbury Township and Daniel, who settled at Seven Valleys in time erected grist mills in addition to being farmers. "The land in question lay on a small branch of the Codorus Creek for many years known as Diehl's Run and Mill Creek. It went from what today is Market St north to the creek and north up somewhat on Pleasureville Hill, the creek being about the halfway point. Present I-83 passes directly over the original mill site on North Sherman St, York. This mill was operated by the Diehl family for over 150 years before finally being torn down in 1947-48..." "The family quickly affiliated with the new Christ Lutheran Church, the first organized Lutheran Church west of the Susquehanna. J. Adam contributed to the purchase of the original record book... Much of the family is reconstructed from the records of this church..." "J. Adam died in April; 1755. His will is a model for looking out for his family. Realizing that premature selling of the mill property would be disastrous, he provided that the inheritance would await the running of the enterprise for at least six years by sons Peter and Nicholas with Adam and George to serve time. He also provided a place on the farm for his widow, 1/4 acre and a little house, stable and share of various crops and livestock... The inventory listed 63 total tools many used in normal farm work, but many for building and repairing a mill. He grew flax, hemp, barley, wheat, rye and 'spelt' (a European wheat), and had a total of 76 animals... 14 horses, 24 cattle, 9 hogs, 8 geese and 21 sheep. Thirty-two different persons owed small sums (at his death).. probably for milling work. "He was probably buried in Christ Lutheran, but no stone survived when most of that graveyard was moved to Prospect Hill in York.... His descendents have been numerous and good citizens who are distributed over the entire United States.... Much folklore persists in the York area about the wealth of the Diehl family. They were never really rich but they were a family with a good business sense, hard workers and managed what they did have very well. Always generous to the church and charities as proven by their wills in which they provide for their families, schools and the church ... This hard working, wise and considerate man, John Adam Diehl, has given all of his descendants something to be proud of, and a rich heritage." (Harry A. Diehl's account-1) A history of York County says "The contributors to the purchase of the first record book for the members of this congregation (first Lutheran church west of the Susquehanna) in September, 1733, together with the times of the arrival of some of them in America, were as follows:" ... and he has John Adam Diehl, 1731. On the next page he lists the male members of the Congregation "with date of arrival at Philadelphia, as given in Rupp's '30,000 German Emigrants:" ... again John Adam Diehl, 1731. However, the book, "Pennsylvania German Pioneers", shows the ships list, with actual signatures of the 3 Diehls, on the Ship Samuel, arriving August 27, 1739

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1-Title: Diehl Families of York and Adams Counties, Pennsylvania, by Harry A. Diehl Repository: Media: Book Note: Diehl Families of York and Adams Counties, Pennsylvania, by Harry A Diehl, Wilmington, DE US/Can 929.273, d 563dh SLC-FHL

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