Descendants of Adam Glattfelder

Journal Report

Generation Six

8. Johan or Hons or John Peter⁶ Glattfelder (Felix⁵, Hans?⁴, Joachim³, Hons², Adam¹). Johan was born in 1700 in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland. He was baptized in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland, on 30 Jun 1700. Religion. He married Salomea Salome? Am Berg Amberg? on 23 Nov 1721 in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland. Johan died on 21 Apr 1742 in Switzerland. 1743? 1750? Died on the way to Basel, Switzerland. His body was interred in Apr 1742 in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland.
Salomea Salome? Am Berg Amberg? Salomea was born on 10 Aug 1704 in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland. Salomea died after 1742/43 in York County, PA,. after Aug. Her body was interred. Lived in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland.

She came to America in 1743 with her children and Casper Glattfelder, on the ship Francis & Elizabeth arriving in Philadelphia, PA on 3 Aug., 1743. She lived in York County, PA. Salomea immigrated, in 1743. Destination.
Children of Johan or Hons or John Peter⁶ Glattfelder and Salomea Salome? Am Berg Amberg? were as follows:

i. Elsbetha⁷ Glattfelder 'Elsi.' Elsbetha was born on 14 Jun 1723 in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland. Elsbetha died.
NAME Source: LIST OF SWISS EMIGRANTS IN THE 18TH CENTURY TO THE AMERICAN COLONI ES, BY ALBERT FAUST, VOL 1, PG 52.
BIRTH: GLATTFELDEN CHURCH RECORDS.

10. ii. Barbara Glattfelder Barbara was born on 12 Aug 1725 in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland. She married Casper? John? Johannes Hilderbrand or Hildebrand in 1748.

11. iii. Felix Glattfelder or Clodfelter Felix was born on 2 Feb 1726/27 in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland. 20th? He married Maria Sarah Meier or Meyers or Meyer 'Sarah' on 25 Oct 1750 in York County, PA,. from church register of Christ Lutheran Church. 24th?

12. iv. Lisabeth Glattfelder 'Elizabeth' Lisabeth was born in 1729 in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland. She married Jacob Rein or Rhyne on 18 Nov 1750 in York, York County, PA,. Christ Lutheran Church.

13. v. Johannes Rudolf Clodfelter Johannes was born on 25 Mar 1731 in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland. He married Veronica Hitsberger or Hetzberger on 21 Apr 1767 in Lancaster, PA,. First Reformed Church.

vi. Magdalena Glattfelder. Magdalena was born on 29 Nov 1733. Magdalena died. Her body was interred.

vii. Casper Glattfelder. Casper was born on 17 Jul 1740 in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland. Casper died circa 1743. His body was interred.

9. Casper⁶ Glattfelder or Glatfelter, Sr. (Felix⁵, Hans?⁴, Joachim³, Hons², Adam¹). Casper was born 8 Jul., 1709 in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland. 25 Jul., 1709? He was baptized in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland, 25 Jul., 1709. Religion:. Swiss Reformed Church. He married Elizabeth Lauffer or Laufer 3 Apr., 1731 in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland. He married Anna Maria Lauffer or Walter? 'Mary' after 1742/43 in PA. Casper died in Mar 1775 in Codorus Township, York, PA. Casper's will was probated 3 Apr., 1775. His body was interred.
Occupation: Farmer.

Lived in York County, PA.

1775.
The following is the Will of Casper Glatfelter In the Name of God, Amen. Casper Glatfelter of Codorus Township in York County so is this my Last Will and Testament.

First, my son Felix Glatfelter shall have my plantation for three hundred pounds, eighty pounds in hand, and then one year free, afterwards yearly every year fifteen pounds until the plantation is paid.

Secondly, after my decease my wife shall be gratly cared for. She shall have one cow, the best bed (but Felix Glatfelter shall keep in fodder the cow as his own cattle), one iron pot, one copper kettle, her spinning wheel, two pewter dishes, one bucking tub, two buckets, one chest, six spoons, two plates, one lamp, one box iron.

Thirdly, all spin stuffs that is in the house be the same spun, or not, shall remain in the estate and the charges of the weaving shall be paid out of the estate.

Fourthly, after my decease my wife shall have her widowseat on the plantation as long as she lives she shall be maintained out of the plantation.

Fifthly, she shall have eight bushels of wheat, two bushels of rye and half bushel of salt yearly, one pair of shoes, one hundred weight of pork yearly, five pounds of wool, one quarter of an acre of flax.

Sixthly, I bequeath unto Solomon my eldest son fifteen pounds, and ten pounds he did receive of his Master which should belong to his Father because he had not his age. I therefore bequeath unto him one English shilling for all his hereditary right and inheritance which he has to seek of us.

Seventhly, I bequeath unto Anna my eldest daughter twenty pounds for her hereditary right and inheritance that she hath nothing further to seek of my estate and no futher portion of my others.

Eighthy, I bequeath unto Casper my youngest son the large Bible exclusive of his other share and that they shall divide all the books with each other and none can or shall be sold at the vendue.

Ninthly, Felix Glatfelter shall have the plantation forever, and all the right and title whatsoever unto the plantation belonging.

This is my Last Will and Testament, but if I should recover again I can do with the land as I please. I live or die this is my Last Will and Testament.
Casper Glatfelter
      (Seal)
      Witnesses
      Jacob Kraut
      Jphanes Hildebrand
      Henry (mark) Walter
      Executors
      Conrad Swatz
      Felix Glatfelter

The above is a true translation of the original High German taken at York [,PA] the 30th day of March 1775 by me.
John Morris. Casper immigrated, 30 Aug., 1743. Destination.
Elizabeth Lauffer or Laufer. Elizabeth was born in 1709 in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland. 1711? Elizabeth died circa 1743. at sea? Her body was interred. Elizabeth immigrated,. Destination.
Children of Casper⁶ Glattfelder or Glatfelter, Sr. and Elizabeth Lauffer or Laufer all born in Glattfelden, Zürich, Switzerland, were as follows:

i. Felix⁷ Glattfelder. Felix was born in 1732. He was baptized 2 Feb., 1732. Religion. Felix died 6 Feb., 1732. His body was interred in Feb 1732 in Switzerland.

ii. Anna Margaret Glattfelder was baptized on 13 Jan 1732/33. Religion. Anna was born in 1733. Anna died on 23 Feb 1732/33. Her body was interred in Feb 1732/33 in Switzerland.

iii. Margaret Glattfelder was baptized on 17 Jan 1733/34. Religion. Margaret was born in 1734. Margaret died on 31 Mar 1779. Her body was interred in PA. Bupp's Union Church Cemetery, Springfeild Townpoint.
Anna?

Margaret immigrated,. Destination.

14. iv. Solomon Glattfelder Solomon was born on 1 Feb 1737/38. He married Maria Eva Freinsch or Frienschin or Friend circa 1766.

15. v. Anna Glattfelder Anna was born in 1740. She married Conrad Schwartz.

vi. Johannes or John Glattfelder. Johannes was born in 1742. He was baptized on 31 Jul 1751. Religion:. 18 Oct., 1742? Johannes died before 1812. died young. His body was interred.

Anna Maria Lauffer or Walter? 'Mary.' Anna died in 1775. Her body was interred.
Children of Casper⁶ Glattfelder or Glatfelter, Sr. and Anna Maria Lauffer or Walter? 'Mary' were as follows:

16. i. Felix⁷ Glatfelter Felix was born in 1747 in York, York County, PA. He married Maria Elizabeth Rennoll circa 1772.

17. ii. Johannes? John Glatfelter , Sr. (twin) Johannes? was born in 1751 in York, York County, PA. He married Catharine Catherina? Simmons Simon? circa 1777.

iii. Jacob Glatfelter (twin). Jacob was born in 1751. Jacob died. died young. His body was interred.

18. iv. Henry G. Glatfelter Henry was born 13 Aug., 1752. 1753? He married Margaret Heilman 20 Aug., 1782 in York, York County, PA.

19. v. Michael Glattfelder Michael was born in 1758 in York, York County, PA. He married Anna Maria Hess on 5 Sep 1780.

20. vi. Casper Gladfelter , Jr. Casper was born in 1759 in York, York County, PA. 1749? He married Maria Eve? Eva ? say 1782.

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