Johann Adam Schmehl

Adam Schmehl was born 30 Nov 1722 & baptised 1 Dec 1722 in Meisenheim, Germany, son of Johann Nickel & Susanna Catharina Schmell. Adam, & his older brother Nicholas, immigrated to America on ship "Loyal Judith" which arrived in Philadelphia on 3 Sep 1739.

Adam married Catharina Barbara Ruhl on 31 Jul 1750 at Augustus (Old Trappe) Lutheran Church. They had 6 children: Catharina, Conrad, Adam Jr., Johannes, Heinrich & Phillip. After Catharina Barbara died in 1776, Adam married Catharina (maiden name unknown), & had 5 additional children: Christina, Elizabeth, Susanna, Christian & Magdalena.

Adam died in Ruscombmanor Twp., Berks Co., PA about Apr 1815. His will, written in Jan 1814, was proved on 27 Apr 1815. Inscription:

John Adam Schmehl Pvt 6 Co, 1 Battn Penn Militia Rev War 1725-1815