John Bernhardt Idol

A Patriot of the American Revolution for NORTH CAROLINA. DAR Ancestor #: A059856

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Early history of The Idols' of Tennessee; Compiled by E. C. Idol Sr.

Johann Bernhart Eitel (Sometimes spelled Eytel) was born in Germany in 1735. At the age of 17 he migrated to America, arriving in Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 1752, along with 105 other immigrants, aboard the ship "St. Andrew", whose captain was James Abercrombie.

Like many of the immigrants of that period, young Johann was a redemptioner. Redemptioners were immigrants who were unable to pay money for their voyage to America and received free passage on condition that they agree to be sold, on arrival, to settlers for whom they worked as servants until their passage money had been paid off. Then they were freed, given a suit of clothes, sometimes money and land, and became settlers in their own right. Johann was indentured to a family in Doylestomn, Bucks Co., PA.

His servitude completed, Johann settled in Bucks Co., PA and in 1760 married Elizabeth Meier, daughter of Conrad Meier of Winkle, Switzerland. During the first ten years of their marriage, they remained in PA, where 5 of their 8 children were born. Then in 1770, receiving a land grant from King George III, Johann moved his family to the Abbotts Creek section in the colony of North Carolina, a site not many miles from the present town of Kernersville, NC. Here he and his family farmed and kept a tavern for travelers. Three more children were born after the move to NC and, during the early part of his tenure there, he changed his name to John Barnett Idol, calling himself Barnett.

Barnett sided with the colonists during the Revolutionary War, his oldest son, Jacob Idol, saw active service in the Colonial Army.

Through additional grants and shrewd purchases, Barnett Idol became one of the larger land-holders in his area. Upon his death in 1786, he left well over a hundred acres of land to each of his eight children. He is buried in the Bethany Reformed Church Cemetery near Wallburg, NC. His widow lived until 1798 and, upon her death, was buried beside her husband.

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• Daughters of American Revolution Ancestor #: A059856
• Service: NORTH CAROLINA Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE
• Birth: CIRCA 1735 GERMANY
• Death: POST 2-1-1786 ROWAN CO NORTH CAROLINA
• Service Source: HAUN, NC REV ARMY ACCTS, BOOK A, PART XII, VOUCHERS #652 & #2512
• Service Description: 1) FURNISHED FORAGE & PASTURAGE

Johann Bernhart Eitel (Sometimes spelled Eytel) was born in Germany in 1735.At the age of 17 he migrated to America, arriving in Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 1752, along with 105 other immigrants, aboard the ship "St. Andrew", whose captain was James Abercrombie.

Like many of the immigrants of that period, young Johann was a redemptioner.Redemptioners were immigrants who were unable to pay money for their voyage to America and received free passage on condition that they agree to be sold, on arrival, to settlers for whom they worked as servants until their passage money had been paid off.Then they were freed, given a suit of clothes, sometimes money and land, and became settlers in their own right.Johann was indentured to a family in Doylestomn, Bucks Co., PA.

His servitude completed, Johann settled in Bucks Co., PA and in 1760 married Elizabeth Meier, daughter of Conrad Meier of Winkle, Switzerland.During the first ten years of their marriage, they remained in PA, where 5 of their 8 children were born.Then in 1770, receiving a land grant from King George III, Johann moved his family to the Abbotts Creek section in the colony of North Carolina, a site not many miles from the present town of Kernersville, NC.Here he and his family farmed and kept a tavern for travelers.Three more children were born after the move to NC and, during the early part of his tenure there, he changed his name to John Barnett Idol, calling himself Barnett. Barnett sided with the colonists during the Revolutionary War, his oldest son, Jacob Idol, saw active service in the Colonial Army.

Through additional grants and shrewd purchases, Barnett Idol became one of the larger land-holders in his area.Upon his death in 1786, he left well over a hundred acres of land to each of his eight children.He is buried in the Bethany Reformed Church Cemetery near Wallburg, NC.His widow lived until 1798 and, upon her death, was buried beside her husband.

Source: Early history of The idols of Tennessee; Compiled by E. C. Idol Sr. http://www.genealogy.com/ftm/w/o/l/Buck-T-Wolfenbarger-TX/WEBSITE-0...

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Johann Bernhard Eytel was born in Germany about 1735. He arrived on the ship St. Andrew from Rotterdam via Plymouth, England in Philadelphia on 23 Sep 1752. He settled in Bucks County, PA. A resident of Bucks County paid his passage in exchange for his work agreement to work two years as an indentured servant. After coming to America, Johann Eytel's name became Idol and he was called Barney Idol. Barney and wife Elizabeth (Meier) Idol lived in Bucks County, PA. for a number of years until Barney paid off his debt. Then in the early 1770's they traveled to North Carolina in wagons with their five children, their chickens, cows and about $750. They settled near High Point, NC.

n North Carolina, Johann first operated a tavern in the vicinity of Abbotts Creek in Rowan county. From information in the Grainger County History Book, an item by Colvin Idol shows that on December 10, 1788 Johann and Elizabeth obtained a 240 acre land grant from Britian's King George III and moved the family to the abbott's Creek section of North Carolina near the present town of Kernersville.

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GEDCOM Note

Early History of The Idols of Tennessee; Compiled by E.C. Idol SR. Johann Bernhart Eitel (John Barnett Idol) Johann Bernhart Eitel (Sometimes spelled Eytel) was born in Germany in 1735. At the age of 17 he migrated to America, arriving in Pennsylvania, September 23 1752, along with 105 other immingrants, aboard the shipSt. Andrew, whose captain was James Abercrombie. Like many of the emmigrants of that period, young Johann was a redemptioner. Redemptioners were immigrants who were unable to pay their money for the vpyage to America and recieved free passage on condition that they agree to be sold, on arrival, to settlers for whom they worked as servents until there passage money had been paid off. Then they were freed, given a suit of clothes, smotimes money and land, and became settlers in their own right. Johann was indentured to a family in Doylestomn,Bucks County, Pensylvania. His servitude completed, Johann settled in Bucks Co. Pa. and in 1760 married Elizabeth Meier, Daughter of Conrad Meier of Winkle, Switzerland. During the first ten years of there marriage, They remained in Pa, where 5 of there 8 children were born. Then in 1770, recieving a land grant from King Georoe III, Jonann moved his family to the Abbotts Creek section in the colony of North Carolina, A sight not many miles from the present town of Kernersville, N.C. Here he and his family farmed and kept a tavern for travelers. Three more children were born after the move to N.C. and, during the early part of his tenure here, He changed his name to John Barnett Idol, calling himself Barnett. Barnett sided with the colonists during the Revolutionary War, His oldest son, Jacob Idol, saw active service in the Colonial Army. Through additonial grants and shrewd purchases, Barnett Idol became one of the larger land-holders in his area. upon his death in 1786, He left well over a hundred acres of land to each of his eight children. He is buried in the Bethany reformed Church Cemetery near Wallburg, N.C. His widdow lived until 1798 and, upon her death, was buried beside her husband.

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Will, extracts from a letter written by Warren S. Ely, Librarian, Daylestown, Bucks County, PA. "Johan Bernhart Eytel arrived in ship St. Andrew, Sept. 23, 1752. Archives Vol. XVII, Page 356., He evidently settled near the line of what is now Montgomery County and became a member of Goschenhoppen Church., Jan 3, 1767 Berndt Eitels little daughter was buried at Old Goschenhoppen Churchyard. From Goschenhoppen Church Records: Berndt Eitel and wife witnessed a baptism at Goschenhoppen Church Dec 27, 1771. April 15, 1760 Anna Barbara Eidel and John Michael Seib married at Goschenhoppen Church in New Hanover Twp., Montgomery Co., PA." From Records of Moravians in NC, by Adelaide L. Fries. Vol. 3, pg 1312 - Diary of Salem North Carolina congregation Aug 22, 1779. "A package of letters was received through our neighbor Bernhard Eitel." Vol 4, pg 1693 - Diary of Salem North Carolina congregation May 21st 1781. "Brother Bibighaus went to Mr. Eitel, but was frightened off by a French officer who asked him alarming questions, and he did not carry out his commission from Brother Bagge."

• **** Records Of War Revolutionary War Service From Revolutionary Army Accounts, North Carolina Historical Commission, Raleigh, NC "To Barney Idol for sundries furnished to the Militia of NC., VA. & SC and pasturage of horses as allowed by Bruce & Bogge Auditors of the Upper Board of Salisbury District. McCubbins Collection, Virkus Compendium Vol. iv. page 508; Elmer Austin Tucker, born Winston-Salem, Sept. 28, 1871, gave lineage from Joh. Bernhard/Barnett Eytel/Idol (ca. 1734 died between 1785/6) came from Germany in the "St. Andrew" as an indentured servant in 1752; settled in Bucks Co. Pennsylvania, but removed to Stokes Co. North Carolina in 1776, married ca. 1760, Elizabeth, who died ca. 1798, the daughter of Conrad Meier (7) of Switzerland. Johann Bernhard Eytel was born in Germany about 1735. He arrived on the ship St. Andrew from Rotterdam via Plymouth, England in Philadelphia on 23 Sep 1752. He settled in Bucks County, PA. A resident of Bucks County paid his passage in exchange for his work agreement to work two years as an indentured servant. After coming to America, Johann Eytel's name became Idol and he was called Barney Idol. Barney and wife Elizabeth (Meier) Idol lived in Bucks County, PA. for a number of years until Barney paid off his debt. Then in the early 1770's they traveled to North Carolina in wagons with their five children, their chickens, cows and about $750. They settled near High Point, NC.
  • *** The Original Will of Bernhart Eitel, from North Carolina Historical Commission, Rowan County Records, Vol. XII, Page 40 In the name of God Amen the first day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty six, I Barnit Idle of Rowan County in the state of North Carolina being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God. Therefore calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to dye; do make and ordain this my last will and testament (viz) principally and first of all I give and recommend my Soul into the hand of God who gave it and for my body I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner at the discretion of my executors, hereafter named. Imprimis. It is my will and I do order that in the first place all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid and satisfied out of my estate. ITEM: I give and bequeath to Elizabeth my well beloved wife the whole of my estate real and personal during her widowhood after my just debts be paid and satisfied. ITEM: It is my will that after my wife's decease the whole of my estate be equally divided between by children to them, their heirs and assigns forever. ITEM: I do hereby order and impower my said executors if need should so require to sell and dispose of part of my lands in order to pay and discharge my just debts. And lastly I do nominate constitute and appoint Elizabeth my well beloved wife and my two sons George Idle and Jacob Idle my only and sole executors of this my last will and testament and I do hereby revoke and disannul all other and former wills and testaments by me willed and bequeathed rattifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. Bernhart Eitel Eng: Barny Idol Published pronounced and declared by the said Barnit Idle to be his last will and testament. In Presence of us the subscribers: Criston Bodenheimer, James Evins, Jr., Henry Davis.
    • ** The Family was from near Stuttgart, Germany, of Jewish stock and the name was spelled Ytel. Johan's grandfather wished to marry a relative of the Burgermister and he insisted the name be changed to Eitel which was German for the Yiddish Ytel. On Johan Bernhart Eitel's 18th birthday he was sent off to America with a bit of money where it was assumed he'd be rich in no time. He came to America in 1752 on the Ship St. Andrew, captained by James Abercromie. His passage was paid by Conrad Meier who lived in Philadelphia County. He was from Wenkel, Switzerland, was of German heritage, as many Swiss are, and was related to Johan on his mother's side. The Eitel's and Bodenhamer/Bodenhameimer's were somehow related in Germany. Johan married Conrad Meier's oldest daughter, Elizabeth and became the overseer of her father's farm. Five of their children where born there. They went to North Carolina in 1770. Their daughter Ketita died from Croup at two months of age and they had three more children in Rowan County, North Carolina. Konrad Meier and the Heins were related and both Konrad and Jacob (Heins, Hein, Hine?) went to North Carolina. Konrad (Heins?), after the War went back to Pennsylvania and married old Johannes Swaim's sister's daughter. They, the Swaims, had left New York and went to Pennslyvania. Records That Exist That Support Family Records/Tradition. The passenger list for the Ship St. Andrew, James Abercrombie Captain includes Bernhart Eytel. In North Carolina, Johan at first operated a tavern in the vicinity of Abbott's Creek in Rowan County. He received a land grant of 240 acres, December 10, 1778 located near where he settled. Johan continued to add to his land holdings through purchase of land and grants until he was one of the largest land holders in the area. There was some legal trouble over the land he owned, e.g. his name and in 1779 he applied for it to be legally changed which was granted in 1780. Witnesses to this were Isaac Hedgecock (most likely Isaac Hitchcock son of William Hitchcock III, for application and proof of who he was. In North Carolina Johan anglicized the spelling of his name to Johnn Barnett Idol and was called Barnett or Barney Idol. One of the witnesses to the legalizing of Barnett Idol's name was Christian Bodenhamer. Recent records found in Bodelshausen, Gemany, indicate Johann Eitel was born there and that Hans Ytel is the first ancestor in Bodelshausen.
      • ** Film 0984941 for A-L Land Warrant Applications 1773 Bernard EYTEL on 31 July, 1773 applied for 150 acres of land in Fredrick Township adjoining late Thomas or William MAYBURY's land and to Joseph GRAFFS land, including the quit rent and Interest since 1738. The land was surveyed to Leonard BOCK under whom Bernhard EYTEL claimed by Nicholas SCULL in 1738 and forgot to take out a warrant as none can be found.

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Johan Bernhart “Barney” Idol
ORIGINAL NAME
John Idol
BIRTH
1735
Germany
DEATH
1786 (aged 50–51)
Davidson County, North Carolina, USA
BURIAL
Bethany United Church of Christ Cemetery
Midway, Davidson County, North Carolina, USA
MEMORIAL ID
52623408 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 3
FLOWERS 28
Will, extracts from a letter written by Warren S. Ely, Librarian, Daylestown, Bucks County, PA. "Johan Bernhart Eytel arrived in ship St. Andrew, Sept. 23, 1752. Archives Vol. XVII, Page 356., He evidently settled near the line of what is now Montgomery County and became a member of Goschenhoppen Church., Jan 3, 1767 Berndt Eitels little daughter was buried at Old Goschenhoppen Churchyard. From Goschenhoppen Church Records: Berndt Eitel and wife witnessed a baptism at Goschenhoppen Church Dec 27, 1771.
April 15, 1760 Anna Barbara Eidel and John Michael Seib married at Goschenhoppen Church in New Hanover Twp., Montgomery Co., PA." From Records of Moravians in NC, by Adelaide L. Fries. Vol. 3, pg 1312 - Diary of Salem North Carolina congregation Aug 22, 1779. "A package of letters was received through our neighbor Bernhard Eitel." Vol 4, pg 1693 - Diary of Salem North Carolina congregation May 21st 1781. "Brother Bibighaus went to Mr. Eitel, but was frightened off by a French officer who asked him alarming questions, and he did not carry out his commission from Brother Bagge."

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Records Of War Revolutionary War Service
From Revolutionary Army Accounts, North Carolina Historical Commission, Raleigh, NC "To Barney Idol for sundries furnished to the Militia of NC., VA. & SC and pasturage of horses as allowed by Bruce & Bogge Auditors of the Upper Board of Salisbury District.
McCubbins Collection, Virkus Compendium Vol. iv. page 508; Elmer Austin Tucker, born Winston-Salem, Sept. 28, 1871, gave lineage from Joh. Bernhard/Barnett Eytel/Idol (ca. 1734 died between 1785/6) came from Germany in the "St. Andrew" as an indentured servant in 1752; settled in Bucks Co. Pennsylvania, but removed to Stokes Co. North Carolina in 1776, married ca. 1760, Elizabeth, who died ca. 1798, the daughter of Conrad Meier (7) of Switzerland.
Johann Bernhard Eytel was born in Germany about 1735. He arrived on the ship St. Andrew from Rotterdam via Plymouth, England in Philadelphia on 23 Sep 1752. He settled in Bucks County, PA. A resident of Bucks County paid his passage in exchange for his work agreement to work two years as an indentured servant. After coming to America, Johann Eytel's name became Idol and he was called Barney Idol. Barney and wife Elizabeth (Meier) Idol lived in Bucks County, PA. for a number of years until Barney paid off his debt. Then in the early 1770's they traveled to North Carolina in wagons with their five children, their chickens, cows and about $750. They settled near High Point, NC.

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The Original Will of Bernhart Eitel, from North Carolina Historical Commission, Rowan County Records, Vol. XII, Page 40
In the name of God Amen the first day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty six, I Barnit Idle of Rowan County in the state of North Carolina being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God. Therefore calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to dye; do make and ordain this my last will and testament (viz) principally and first of all I give and recommend my Soul into the hand of God who gave it and for my body I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner at the discretion of my executors, hereafter named. Imprimis. It is my will and I do order that in the first place all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid and satisfied out of my estate.
ITEM: I give and bequeath to Elizabeth my well beloved wife the whole of my estate real and personal during her widowhood after my just debts be paid and satisfied. ITEM: It is my will that after my wife's decease the whole of my estate be equally divided between by children to them, their heirs and assigns forever.
ITEM: I do hereby order and impower my said executors if need should so require to sell and dispose of part of my lands in order to pay and discharge my just debts.
And lastly I do nominate constitute and appoint Elizabeth my well beloved wife and my two sons George Idle and Jacob Idle my only and sole executors of this my last will and testament and I do hereby revoke and disannul all other and former wills and testaments by me willed and bequeathed rattifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament.
Bernhart Eitel
Eng: Barny Idol
Published pronounced and declared by the said Barnit Idle to be his last will and testament. In Presence of us the subscribers: Criston Bodenheimer, James Evins, Jr., Henry Davis.

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The Family was from near Stuttgart, Germany, of Jewish stock and the name was spelled Ytel. Johan's grandfather wished to marry a relative of the Burgermister and he insisted the name be changed to Eitel which was German for the Yiddish Ytel.
On Johan Bernhart Eitel's 18th birthday he was sent off to America with a bit of money where it was assumed he'd be rich in no time. He came to America in 1752 on the Ship St. Andrew, captained by James Abercromie. His passage was paid by Conrad Meier who lived in Philadelphia County. He was from Wenkel, Switzerland, was of German heritage, as many Swiss are, and was related to Johan on his mother's side. The Eitel's and Bodenhamer/Bodenhameimer's were somehow related in Germany.
Johan married Conrad Meier's oldest daughter, Elizabeth and became the overseer of her father's farm. Five of their children where born there. They went to North Carolina in 1770. Their daughter Ketita died from Croup at two months of age and they had three more children in Rowan County, North Carolina.
Konrad Meier and the Heins were related and both Konrad and Jacob (Heins, Hein, Hine?) went to North Carolina. Konrad (Heins?), after the War went back to Pennsylvania and married old Johannes Swaim's sister's daughter. They, the Swaims, had left New York and went to Pennslyvania. Records That Exist That Support Family Records/Tradition.
The passenger list for the Ship St. Andrew, James Abercrombie Captain includes Bernhart Eytel.
In North Carolina, Johan at first operated a tavern in the vicinity of Abbott's Creek in Rowan County. He received a land grant of 240 acres, December 10, 1778 located near where he settled. Johan continued to add to his land holdings through purchase of land and grants until he was one of the largest land holders in the area. There was some legal trouble over the land he owned, e.g. his name and in 1779 he applied for it to be legally changed which was granted in 1780. Witnesses to this were Isaac Hedgecock (most likely Isaac Hitchcock son of William Hitchcock III, for application and proof of who he was.
In North Carolina Johan anglicized the spelling of his name to Johnn Barnett Idol and was called Barnett or Barney Idol. One of the witnesses to the legalizing of Barnett Idol's name was Christian Bodenhamer.
Recent records found in Bodelshausen, Gemany, indicate Johann Eitel was born there and that Hans Ytel is the first ancestor in Bodelshausen.

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Film 0984941 for A-L Land Warrant Applications 1773
Bernard EYTEL on 31 July, 1773 applied for 150 acres of land in Fredrick Township adjoining late Thomas or William MAYBURY's land and to Joseph GRAFFS land, including the quit rent and Interest since 1738. The land was surveyed to Leonard BOCK under whom Bernhard EYTEL claimed by Nicholas SCULL in 1738 and forgot to take out a warrant as none can be found.

Family Members
Spouse

Elizabeth Meier Eytel (Eitel/Idol)
1736–1798

Children

Jacob Idol
1761–1851

Mary Idol Johnson
1764–1845

George Idol
1766 – unknown

Michael Idol
1767 – unknown

Adam Idol
1768 – unknown

Letitia Idol Eytel
1771–1771

Mathias Idol
1773–1854

John Idol
1777 – unknown

Barnitt Idol
1777–1861

Elizabeth Jane Idol Glascock
1780–1849