Johann Fredrich Leinbach

A Patriot of the American Revolution for Maryland. DAR Ancestor # A133062

Frederic Leinbach, son of Johannes, Sr., was born in Hochstadt, near Frankfort on the Main, July 15, 1703, and was baptized by the Reformed pastor, Rev. Mr. Bender. He was a tailor by trade. On June 2, 1737, he m. Elizabeth Frey, of Skippack, who was born there July 1, 1719, and was baptized by Count Zinzendorf May 6, 1742.

son of John Leinbach, Sr. and Anna Elizabeth Kleiss

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Johannes Linebaugh/Leinbach, Sr. (Johannes Heinrich1 Leinbach) was born March 09, 1674 in Langenselbold, Isenberg, Hesse, Germany, and died November 20, 1747 in Oley Twp., Berks Co., PA. He married Anna Elisabetha Kleiss October 02, 1700 in Germany, daughter of Adam Kleiss and Elizabeth Schilling. She was born February 01, 1680, and died 1765 in Nazareth, PA.

Notes for from "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from Langenselbold in Hesse to America," by Annetta Kunselman Burgert, pp. 93-98:

 >'European Records--Hochstadt (Hessen) Reformed KP, Johannes Leinbach and wife Elilzabeth had:

 >1. Johann Frederick bp 22 Aug 1703, sp Johannes Schwartz, blacksmith and church elder. 

+ 8 i. Friedrich (John) Linebaugh, Sr., born July 15, 1703 in Hochstadt, Hanau, Germany; died July 06, 1784 in Graceham, Frederick Co., MD.

"Frederick Linebaugh, b 15 July 1703 in Hochstadt, Wetrerau, Germany was baptized Aug 22, 1703 in Reformed Church, Hochstadt by Pator Bender. He came to America with his parents at age 20 in 1723, settling in Oley, PA. He was a tailor and joined Moravian Congregation in Oley Dec. 11, 1742. He died 06 July 1784 in Graceham, Frederick Co., MD; married. Elizabeth Amerlia Frey 19 Nov 1737 in Berks, PA. Elizabeth's parents were Heinrich Frey, b 17 June 1663 in Ahtheim Alsace; d 1734 in Germantown, Philadelphia, m. Anna Catherine Levering, b March 1675-76 in Mulheim-on-Ruhr, d 1754 on their farm in Towamencin Township, Philadelphia County (now Montgomery County). It is near Skippack which is in Skippack Township. Frederick a tailor and farmer came on the ship "Brothers" (?) 1723.

        "Friedrich Leinbach was born at Hochstadt in Germany July 15, 1703 and baptized right afterwards by Pastor Bender, the pastor there, in the Reformed religion. His parents were Johannes Leinbach and Elizabeth nee Kleiss. He learned the trade of tailor in his youth. He emigrated to Pennsylvania with his parents in 1723. He married June 2, 1737, Elizabeth nee Frey. In 1742, he was received into the congregation at Oley. Amelia Elizabeth Frey was baptized in the Zinzendorf Moravian Church in Bethlehem, PA, and joined in 1742. Amelia was born in Skippack, Montgomery Co., PA. In 1767 the family moved from Oley, PA, a little more than 100 miles southwest to Graceham, MD. Friedrich and Elizabeth joined the Graceham Moravian Church (pictured left). After celebrating her 66th birthday, she complained of chest pains and died suddenly.

        "Frederick Leinbach/Linebaugh signed his will, written Jun 10, 1783, probated July 24, 1784, as 'Froinherif Lienbouf,' but his name and his children's names are spelled 'Linebaugh' in the text of the transcription of the will, probably written by a clerk. This may indicate a trend toward the English language and spelling of names in the 1780s in Graceham. His male descendants generally spell their name 'Linebaugh.' "

from Frederick Co., MD, genealogist Leah Spade:

       "Three of their [Friedrich/Frederick and Elizabetha Frey Linebaugh] daughters found husbands in Graceham and crossed over the Catoctin Mountians to Wolfsville to make their homes: 

• + 16 i. Elizabeth4 Linebaugh, born April 03, 1743 in Skippack, Berks Co., PA; died 1820 in Wolfsville, Frederick Co., MD. , married about 1767 Phillip Kuhn Jr., son of the 1738 immigrant Phillip Kuhn Sr. Phillip, Jr., and Elizabeth had a family of perhaps 6 or 8 children.
• 17 ii. Johannes Linebaugh, born 1738 in Oley Twp., Berks Co., PA; died January 10, 1746.
• 18 iii. Christian Linebaugh, born February 13, 1739; died July 13, 1792. He married Anna Rosina Paus April 30, 1782. 6 ch.
• 19 iv. Henrich Linebaugh, born February 13, 1739.
• 20 v. Jacob Linebaugh, born April 02, 1740 in Skippack Twp., Berks Co., PA; died 1826 in Greene Co., TN. He married Susanna Neun. Family migrated to Bethlehem, PA, March 21, 1758;
• Joannah Linebaugh, called "Hannah" was born Feb. 9, 1746. On May 10, 1768 she married Jacob Protzman Sr., June 18, 1745--Feb. 1, 1823. Jacob and Hannah had 12 children.
• 21 vi. Benjamin Linebaugh, born September 20, 1741 in Oley Twp., Berks Co., PA; died January 23, 1823 in Reading, Berks Co., PA. He married Anna Margaretha Nuss.
• 22 vii. Nancy "Ann" Linebaugh, born January 11/25 , 1745; died Abt. 1792. She married Enoch Frey 1769; born 1740; died Abt. 1810. " married about 1769 as her first Enoch Frey, 1740-1810. Enoch and Nancy had 7 children. On June 16, 1794 Enoch married his second wife Salome Holtzapple. They were the parents of 2 children.

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'Friedrich's will was made June 10, 1783, and probated July 24, 1784. His son Jacob Linebaugh was named executor; witnesses: Benjamin Ogle, George Devilbiss, and Daniel Protzman.'

in Liber AM w Folios 92, 93 and 94, Frederick Co., MD Court House:

Frederick Leinbach/Linebaugh Last Will and Testament--

        "In the name of God Amen the Tenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three. I, Frederick Linebaugh of Frederick County , the State of Maryland, Yeoman, being in good health of Body and of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God. Therefore calling into mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to died, do make and ordain this my last will and testament. That is to say principally and first of all I commend my soul into the hands of God that gave it and for my body, I commend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like and descent manner at the discretion of my executors. Nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same by the Mighty power of God and as touching such worldly estate. Wherewith it hath Pleased God to bestow me in this life I give, devise, and dispose of the same in the following manner and form:

"Imprimis, it is my will and I do order that in the first place all my just debts and funeral charges be paid and satisfied.

Item, I give and bequeth unto my son Joseph Linebaugh the plantation whereas I now live together with all buildings and improvements to him and his heirs and assigns forever.

Item, I give and bequeath unto my son Christian Linebaugh the sum of five pounds **** gold or silver money to be paid twelve months after my decease.

Item, my will and desire is that the remainder of my Estate both real and personal shall be sold and the money arriving there from after paying debts and legacies shall be equally divided between all my children namely Christian, Jacob, Benjamin, John, Joseph, Daniel, Samuel, Elizabeth Linebaugh, Hana Proatzman, Ann Fry, Mary Mover, Magdalena Willer, Rosanna Weller, Catharine Linebaugh.

Item, I ... appoint my son Jacob Linebaugh my *** sole Executor of this my Last Will and Testament and so hereby disallow, revoke, and disannul all and every other former Testaments, wills, segacies and executors by me in any way before this time named, willed, and bequeathed, ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament.

"Where of I have here unto set my hand and seal they day and year first within written.

"Signed, Sealed, Published, and Declared by the said Frederick Linebaugh in the presence of us the subscribes Benjamin Ogle, Geroge Devilbifs, David Prostzman..." 

Leinbach/Linebaugh & Frey & Levering Genealogy

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