Palatine Immigrants - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Jacob Merkil/Maracle

MWillette — 6 Jul 2008 12:19:36 GMT

I'm looking for information on Jacob Merkil, believed to be the son of Richard (sp?) Merkil, born in Stone Arabia County, NY State in the mid-1700's. His daughter Jean (sometimes called Jane) married Donald McDonald (sometimes called Macdonnel/Mcdaniel). His will states he was living in Osnabruck in Upper Canada when he passed. Specifically looking for his burial records and/or information on his wife - or wives - so as you can see I have very sketchy information but am willing to dig if sent in the right directions.

Jacob Merkil/Maracle

MWillette — 6 Jul 2008 12:19:34 GMT

Zufelt

wiha — 25 Jan 2008 2:44:05 GMT

To the Zufelt family :
I, Johannes Martinus Lamet am searching for Anna Sybilla Zufelt, born 1712 in WestCamp,Dutchess County,NY.She married in Red Hook,Dutchess,NY in 1739 to Johannes Lammert (from Lamet), born 1712 in EastCamp, Ulster,NY.
In your messages I read many about the Zufelts but nothing about Anna Sybilla.Could anyone tell me something about descendents of this couple ?
I would be very grateful,
J.M. (Hans) Lamet. jmlamet@hetnet.nl

Palatine immigrants on the Hunterlist 1710

wiha — 25 Jan 2008 12:59:30 GMT

In 1710 Johannes Lamet from Holland (Rotterdam) immigrated to New York together with 3000 Palatine refugees.He married to one of them:Elizabetha Vogel.In 1712,they got a son in Westcamp(Ulster) : Johannes Lammert (surname a bit changed, deliberately or by mistake?).He married in 1739 to Anna Sybilla Zufelt.
They got 5 children Lammert etc.etc.
Probably there are people of the surname:
"Lammert,Lamert,Lammertsz,Lahmer,Lamer,Lambert" today in the USA who are descendents from that couple.
In 1697 was born in Holland: Johannes Lamet, my ancestor.
Parents not to be found in Holland.Assumption in (very) short: Johannes Lamet the immigrant lost his first wife in Holland and is the father of Johannes Lammert born 1712 in New York as well as of Johannes Lamet (1697-1775) in Holland.Question:is it possible to find a today living descendent of Johannes Lammert / Anna Sybilla Zufelt ?
Thank you in advance,
Johannes Martinus Lamet (Hans)

Fitzell/Heavener/Cooper/Piper/Bovenizer - help

Lauren Hannah — 7 Oct 2003 6:00:17 GMT

Hi this is my first posting and was hoping like crazy that someone could help me. Firstly, I'd just like to say that l think everyone connected to an Irish Palatine is somehow related.

Okay my ancestor is Matilda Fitzell who immigrated to Australia.
Her parents were Adam Fitzell who married Anne Heavener and then later Maria Jones. (Anne died in childbirth).
Adam and Ann had a truck load of kids as well as Adam and Maria. Hence why most of the kids went to Australia, NZ, Canada and US.
Adam is the one driving me crazy, as there are so many Adam Fitzell's l dont know his parentage.
I can tell you that he married Ann Heavener on the 4th Nov 1856 Chapel Russell, Limerick.
Ann Heavener's parents were John Heavener and Lillias (or Lily) Cooper. John was b 4 Jun 1795 his parents were William Heavener (c 1750) and Mary Seale (c 1760). William's father was John.

Lilly's parents were John Cooper and Ann Bovenizer (b1766). Ann's parents were Michael Bovenizer (c 1734) and Barbara Piper from Killenheen area.

If any of these names ring any bells to someone could you please help me out. I would be happy to share any info.

Thanks
Lauren

Palatine Loyalists/Tories

barbaraelmore61 — 2 Dec 2007 4:27:26 GMT

"My" Palatines came to New York State in 1710 via England, courtesy of Queen Ann. A long,sad story. Their first winter they lived on boiled grass & wild game. )I always think of them when the weather turns cold and I start complaining.)
Along came the American Revolution. "My" Palatines had signed an oath of allegiance to the Crown at the time of their indenture. The family split; some stayed loyal to the Crown, others did not. The "Loyalists" lost everything they had worked for. King George granted them land in Canada.
Then came the St Lawrence Seaway project, flooding the homes, farms and cemeteries of my ancestors and further splitting families.
Just some thoughts on a cold winter's morning...

Learn About New Bern's Founding & Founding Families

D_French — 25 Oct 2007 3:58:52 GMT

Hi All,

Everyone is invited this coming Saturday the 27th of October to “Spend An Afternoon with Mrs. Betty Wood Thomas”, columnist for the Sun Journal and the 6th Great Granddaughter of the Baron Christopher de Graffenried, the founder of New Bern.

Mrs. Thomas will be at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library for a Question & Answer Session about the Early Settlers of the area. There will also be short photo presentation of Bern and Worb, Switzerland from Mrs. Thomas’ private collection.

You may email your questions prior to the event to Mrs. Thomas at SwissMiss1710@yahoo.com or bring your questions to the event.

Saturday, October 27th, 2 pm
New Bern-Craven County Public Library Auditorium

We would like to thank the sponsors of this free public event:

• New Bern-Craven County Public Library
• New Bern Sun Journal
• NewBernNotes.com
• Swiss Chalet Bakery & Cafe
• Bern Bear Gifts
• Sumrell, Sugg, Carmichael, Hicks & Hart, P.A.

We look forward to seeing you at the library.

All the Best,

Cousin David

Matthias Kramer 1732 to Pennsylvania on the ship " Pink Plaisance".

madonnacramer — 20 Jul 2007 8:04:23 GMT

I was wondering if anyone on this board had relatives on this ship, who might have given personal accounts of the journey or early arrival in Pennsylvania. I do not have any personal accounts of my relative Matthias Kramer but know this was a shared experience with many others who might have left accounts of the sailing etc.

Thank you!

Palatines to North Carolina

sambonc — 24 Dec 2005 8:21:45 GMT

Does anyone have any information for the Rombough /Rumbaugh /Rambach family settled eastern NC near the New Bern area? Francis Rombough witnessed the will of my probable ancestor in 1764. Also found a William Rombough about 1800 in Edenton NC. Both of these were colonial sea ports used for trading primarily. Information indicates William Rombough was perhaps in some sort of shipping business as he owned a shipyard. Palatines were some of the initial settlers of New Bern. Any information appreciated. Sam

Help! Nicholas Barron, arrived 1740 to Philadelphia

missiehillie1 — 19 Sep 2005 8:14:36 GMT

My 'Palatine' great (x many) grandfather arrived in Philadelphia in 1740. I do not think that any descendent has ever looked for information as to his birthplace, other than "the palatine area". As he came to America later than the more well-documented Poor Palatines to New York in the earlier part of the century, I am unsure as to how to begin a search for him in any of the germanic areas of Europe.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Palatine immigrant

Paul Lilly — 14 May 2005 2:57:26 GMT

John Georg Lilie ( Lilly,Lily,) came to Philadelphia
on October 28, 1738 on bilander THISTLE. Would like
information on his german heritage.

Palatines to New York

Virginia — 29 Aug 2004 5:20:48 GMT

I am a direct descendant of Elizabeth Waltermire (Waldenmeyer). Her father was Georg (Jury) Waldenmeyer. She married John A. Garrett, son of Thomas of Great Nine Partners in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Rhinebeck. From the dates they are part of the Palatines. I have searched for untold hours for more on John Garrett. I now believe that his father or grandfather might be the Palatines who first went to Ireland or England and then the US. I also am beginning to think the name was Gerrit or double t. Does anyone have information that would help in my search? John A. was born in 1747.Elizabetha was born in 1747 and was baptized in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Rhinebeck (Stone Church)
Thank you.

original ships' lists

germanreels — 7 Jul 2004 3:35:02 GMT

I've been very frustrated by the translation/transciption of ships' lists from Germany especially Palatine. Where do I find original lists? I think that some of my family names have been "Americanized" wrongly by transcribers and are ending up in the wrong databases. For example, I'm searching for Reel which may have been Ruhl (with umlaut over the u); and Strausser which may have been Strasser. I'd like to have a go at the original manifests and try to transcribe them myself. Anyone have any ideas where these are located ? Thanks, Lauren

Bateman/Barkman from Glenosheen Limerick

Elizabeth Smith — 25 Oct 2004 11:57:22 GMT

looking for parents of Sarah Bateman b approx 1857 Glenosheen. Father - Joseph Mother - Mary.

"Three Ships" 1717 from Palatinate to Philadelphia

kylem86_1 — 28 Mar 2004 7:43:04 GMT

Does anyone know anthing about the Three ships that arrived at Philadelphia in 1717. I know for a fact that the Henkel family immigrated on one of these ships. They purchased land in New Hanover Twp., then Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in 1718. The Geiger family also immigrated on this ship and bought land from the same person in 1718 in the same township. The Schneider family also bought land in 1718 from the same owner in the same town ship. These families aslo went to the same church which Rev. Anthony Henkel established which was the New Hanover Lutheran Church. ANY information would be greatly appreciated.

My Sincere Thanks,

Kyle Miller

Sep 1717 3 ships: Capt. Richard [164], Tower [91], & Ayers [108]

A noteworthy group of Germans arrived in the year of 1717. It was a group of Lutherans, headed by the Rev. Anthony Jacob Henckel and his son-in-law, Valentine Geiger. They arrived on one of the three vessels which reached Philadelphia in September 1717. On September 19, 1717, "Captain Richard, Captain Tower and Captain Eyers, waited upon the (Provincial) Board with the List of Palatines they had imported here from London; by which list it appeared Captain Richard had imported one hundred and sixty-four, Captain Tower, ninety-one and Captain Eyers, one
hundred and eight." In 1718, Anthony Jacob Henckel acquired a tract of 250 acres in Hanover township, where numerous members of this group settled. It was through the arrival of the three ships in 1717, upon one of which this group
came, that the attention of provincial authorities was first directed to the newcomers.

Ship Mortonhouse, John Coultas, Master. Rotterdam to Philadelphia, 1728

MarcusPartlow — 18 Mar 2004 2:55:43 GMT

Palatine ship James & Elizabeth

Paul Yesser — 12 Jan 2004 4:17:51 GMT

Hi, I'm looking for a print of the James & Elizabeth. My ggggggGrandfather was Johann Christian Gerlach the listmaster who arrived in New York June 16,1710. Any of the Palatine ships would be O.K I have been in contact with several sites and archives on the web with no luck. Thank You !

Palatines from Germany to England in 1709 (now online)

joe — 12 Oct 2003 8:08:30 GMT

Now online...

Lists of Palatines who went to England in 1709 and most then to America in 1710
http://germanroots.home.att.net/1709palatines/index.html

Good luck with your searches.

Regards,
Joe

Palantine Ancestors

SheilaArthur51 — 27 Apr 2005 8:23:30 GMT

Would be interested to hear from anyone with Palantine ancestors with any of the above names, especially if they are descended from Irish Palantines.

Sheila

Online Pennsylvania German & Palatine Passenger Lists

Michael Fallon — 10 May 2003 11:58:06 GMT

Hi Everybody,
We have made a directory of online passenger lists from the Pennsylvania German Pioneers series, covering 1727-1808:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~pagermanpioneers/

All free to use. Enjoy it.

-M

Palatine Records Online

LorineMS — 19 Apr 2003 4:57:50 GMT

Old letters from palatines to american relatives

Kindelberger — 5 Sep 2001 4:38:10 GMT

Looking for old letters from palatines (prefered from Rumbach and Nothweiler) to their relatives in America.

andrea@kindelberger.de