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Generation Four


7. Martin or Mardin⁴ Frank or Franck (Johann³, John², August¹ Franck). Martin was born in 1752. in PA or VA. He married Barbara Boss say 1781. Martin died 4 Feb., 1802. Date Source: Gravestone. His body was interred at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Barbara Boss. Barbara was born circa 1760. She married John Rickard , Jr. Barbara died. Her body was interred.
Children of Martin or Mardin⁴ Frank or Franck and Barbara Boss were as follows:

• +  17  i.   Philip⁵ Frank , Sr. Philip was born in 1782. He married Anna Mary Hedrick 'Mary.' Philip died in 1839.
  
  
  
• +  18  ii.   Peter Martin Frank , Sr. Peter was born in 1784 at Rowan County, NC. c1796? He married Hannah Louise Von Stockinger. He married Margaret Richard or Rickard on 2 Jun 1835. Peter died in 1869 at Davidson County, NC.
  
  
  
•     19  iii.   John Frank. John was born in 1784. He married Elizabeth Hedrick on 10 Jan 1819. John died. His body was interred.
       Moved to Putnam County, Ill. Elizabeth Hedrick. Elizabeth died. Her body was interred.
  
  
  
•     20  iv.   Frances Frank. Frances was born in 1788. She married Adam Conrad. Frances died. Her body was interred.
       Moved to Tenn. Adam Conrad. Adam was born circa 1788. Adam died. His body was interred.
  
  
  
•     21  v.   Andrew Frank. Andrew was born in 1794. Andrew died. His body was interred.
       Moved to Ind.
  
  
• +  22  vi.   George Frank George was born 10 Oct., 1796. Date Source: Susan Frank, Indiv.# 107902. He married Catherine Hardshaw say 1825. George died 30 May, 1854. Note, Source: Susan Frank, Indiv.# 107902, George was murdered. Date Source: Susan Frank, Indiv.# 107902.
  
  
  
•     23  vii.   Barbara Frank. Barbara was born in 1799. She married Frederick Boss. Barbara died. Her body was interred.
       Moved to Ind. Frederick Boss. Frederick died. His body was interred.
  
  
  

8. Elizabeth⁴ Frank (Johann³, John², August¹ Franck). Elizabeth was born on 27 Dec 1754. She married Melchior or Melker Melchoir? Darr , Jr. circa 1780. Elizabeth died in 1825. Her body was interred.
Melchior or Melker Melchoir? Darr , Jr. Melchior was born in 1752. Melchior died on 30 Dec 1833. His body was interred. 1775. He was a soldier in the Rev. War. 1790. A Michl Derr is listed in the 1790 census in Montgomery County, PA with three males under 16 yeas old. 28 FEB., 1828. Melchoir Darr, Jr.'s Will (Written 28 Feb., 1828; Proved Feb., 1834) Found in Davidson Co. NC, Will Book 1, pages 240-241 In the name of God, Amen, I Melker Darr of the County of Davidson and State of North Carolina being of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament revoking all other wills heretofore made by me and do hereby will and devise and bequeath my estate in the following manner -       First, I will and bequeath to my son Henry Darr the plantation that I bought of Wm Linn which my son Henry Darr sold to Jesse Hargrave containing seventy five acres be it the same more or less which I value at the price of three hundred and seventy five dollars. I also will him seventy eight dollars worth of property which he has already received.       Seventhly [secondly] I will and bequeath to my son Melkar Darr the plantation whereon he now lives containing two hundred acres which I value at the price of five hundred dollars. I also will to my son Melkar Darr fifty acres of land adjoining the land above willed to said Melkar Darr that I bought of Jonathan Roberts provided that he pays to my daughter Christina Grimes the wife of Godfrey Grimes the sum of one hundred and thirteen dollars.       Thirdly I will and bequeath to my son William Darr the plantation whereon I now live containing one hundred acres and I also will to my son William Darr all my land adjoining the lands of that belonging to the heirs of Christian Lookabell dec., and John M. Smith and Philip Hedrick containing one hundred and thirty acres. I also will him my Blacksmith tools and my dresser which land and property I value at the price of five hundred dollars.      Fourthly if my son Melkar Darr does not agree to pay to my daughter Christena Grimes the sum of one hundred and thirteen dollars within three years after my decease the fifty acres of land above willed to him shall belong to my daughter Christena Grimes.       Fifthly I will and bequeath to my daughter Barbara Hedrick the wife of Jacob Hedrick the negro girl named Lucy which they have in possession at this time which I value at the price of one hundred and thirteen dollars. I further will that all the money I may possess at my decease and debts due by note or otherwise to be equally divided between my two daughters Christena Grimes and Barbara.       Seventhly I do hereby nominate and appoint my son William Darr sole executor of this my last will and testament in witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this twenty eigth day of February eighteen hundred and twenty eight. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Melker Darr the testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in the presence of each other have at his request hereunto subscribed out hand as witness. Jno M. Smith, Jacob Beck             Signed: Wm Darr (Seal)       (Clerk’s note) The above signature of Wm Darr was in error, it should have been copied as Melkar Darr’s signature. He resided in 1828 at Davidson County, NC.
Children of Elizabeth⁴ Frank and Melchior or Melker Melchoir? Darr , Jr. were as follows:

• +  24  i.   Christina? Christena⁵ Darr Christina? was born in 1782. She married John Gotlieb Gottlieb? Godfrey? Grimes 'Gotlieb' say 1804. Christina? died in 1844. Her body was interred. Emmanuel Church Cemetery.
  
  
  
• +  25  ii.   Henry Darr Henry was born in 1784. He married Catherine Byerly circa 1805. Henry died on 11 Jan 1854.
  
  
  
• +  26  iii.   Melchior or Melker or Melkar Darr , III Melchior was born on 13 Oct 1790. from gravestone. He married Susannah Conrad circa 1811. Melchior died on 15 Apr 1862 at age 71. from gravestone. His body was interred in Apr 1862. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
  
  
  
•     27  iv.   Mariah B. Barbara? Darr. Mariah was born 25 Mar., 1797. from gravestone. She married Jacob Hedrick circa 1818. Mariah died 3 Oct., 1870 at Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Oct 1870 at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
  
       Jacob Hedrick. Jacob was born on 6 Aug 1795 at Rowan County, NC. from gravestone. Jacob died on 20 Mar 1871 at Davidson County, NC, at age 75. from gravestone. His body was interred in Mar 1871 at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
  
  
  
•     28  v.   William Darr. William was born in 1798. He married Barbara Boss. William died. His body was interred.
  
       Barbara Boss. Barbara was born say 1798. Barbara died.
  
  
  

10. Barby or Barbara⁴ Frank or Franck (Johann³, John², August¹ Franck). Barby was born in 1761 at Rowan County, NC. She married Johan Johann? Carl Karl? Grimes 'Charles' circa 1786. Barby died circa 1826 at Davidson County, NC. Her body was interred at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Johan Johann? Carl Karl? Grimes 'Charles.' Johan was born on 24 Jan 1761. from gravestone York or Adams County, PA. Johan died on 2 Feb 1830 at Davidson County, NC, at age 69. from gravestone. His body was interred in Feb 1830 at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery. 'Carl' is German for 'Charles' Kriem? Gravestone - John Charles Jrimes, 24 Jan 1761 - 2 Feb 1830, Revolutionary Patriot John Charles Grimes 1761 - 1830, placed by Old North State Chapter, D.A.R.
Children of Barby or Barbara⁴ Frank or Franck and Johan Johann? Carl Karl? Grimes 'Charles' were as follows:

• +  29  i.   George⁵ Grimes George was born on 13 Jan 1787 at Rowan County, NC. He married Rosanna Long say 1808 at NC. George died 27 May, 1870 at Fountain County, IN. His body was interred at Phanuel Lutheran Cemetery at Wallace, Fountain County, IN.
  
  
  
• +  30  ii.   Susannah Susanna? Grimes Susannah was born on 19 May 1788 at Rowan County, NC. She married John Long circa 1809. Susannah died on 10 Dec 1855 at Davidson County, NC, at age 67. Her body was interred at Bethany UCC Cemetery at Davidson County, NC. Near Wallburg.
  
  
  
• +  31  iii.   Jacob Grimes Jacob was born 1 Aug., 1789 at NC. He married Elizabeth Berrier circa 1809. Jacob died 5 Jun., 1811 at NC. His body was interred at Pilgrim Reformed - UCC at Davidson County, NC.
  
  
  
• +  32  iv.   Sarah Grimes Sarah was born 25 Jan., 1792 at Rowan County, NC. 23 Dec., 1791? 24 Jan., 1792? She married Henry Berrier or Barrier, Sr. on 11 Feb 1813. Sarah died 10 May, 1858 at Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. Her body was interred May, 1858 at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery, row 33, number 11.
  
  
  
• +  33  v.   Christina Grimes Christina was born on 26 Nov 1793 at Rowan County, NC. She married Matthias Sappenfield , III on 25 Aug 1811 at Davidson County, NC. Christina died on 31 Jul 1858 at Parke County, IN, at age 64. Her body was interred at Philadelphia Lutheran Church at Greene Township, Parke County, IN.
  
  
  
•     34  vi.   Elizabeth Grimes. Elizabeth was born circa 1795. Elizabeth died. Her body was interred.
  
  
  
•     35  vii.   Margareta Grimes. Margareta was born 23 Aug., 1796 at Rowan County, NC. Margareta died 31 Aug., 1796 at Rowan County, NC. Her body was interred at NC.
  
  
  
• +  36  viii.   Philip Grimes Philip was born 11 May, 1798 at Rowan County, NC. He married Susanna Susan? Susannah? Leonard say 1818. 1820? Philip died in 1858 at Davidson County, NC. Aug., 1866? His body was interred at NC.
  
  
  
• +  37  ix.   Rebecca Grimes 'Peggy' Rebecca was born on 16 Oct 1800. 17th? She married Philip Phillip? Koontz , Sr. circa 1820. Rebecca died on 7 Sep 1838 at age 37. Her body was interred in Sep 1838 at Parke County, IN. near Boon County Cemetery is northeast of the one where Philip is buried which is near Mansfield Reservoir, Parke County, IN?
  
  
  
• +  38  x.   Andreas Grimes 'Andrew' Andreas was born on 11 Mar 1804 at Rowan County, NC. He married Phraney Myers circa 1826. Andreas died 3 Dec., 1882 at Putman County, In. His body was interred at Phanuel Lutheran Cemetery at Wallace, Fountain County, IN.
  
  
  

11. Anna Marie? Maria⁴ Frank 'Mary or Polly' (Johann³, John², August¹ Franck). Anna was born on 23 May 1763 at Rowan County, NC. from gravestone. She married John Peter Lopp in 1787 at NC. Anna died on 26 Aug 1853 at Davidson County, NC, at age 90. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Aug 1853 at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Marriage record has "Anna Maria Frank".
John Peter Lopp. John was born on 29 Sep 1760 at Rowan County, NC. from gravestone. John died in Nov 1827 at age 67. John's will was probated in 1827. His body was interred at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery. Peter Johan John served as Captain of Light Horseman Company under General Griffifth Rutherford during the Revolutionary War. He served in NC, SC, and GA. 1790 census - John Lopp, Jr. In 1811 he was listed as a deacon at Pilgrim Church, Davidson County, NC. He resided in 1790 at Rowan County, NC. 1790 census, John Lopp, Jr. - 3 males over 16 years old, 2 males under 16 years old, 5 females.
Children of Anna Marie? Maria⁴ Frank 'Mary or Polly' and John Peter Lopp were as follows:

•     39  i.   ??⁵ Lopp. ?? died.
  
  
  
•     40  ii.   ?? Lopp. ?? died.
  
  
  
• +  41  iii.   Mary Barbara Lopp 'Barbara' Mary was born 22 Jan., 1789. from gravestone. She married Jacob Long , Jr. say 1810. Mary died 2 Feb., 1846. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Feb 1846 at Cotton Grove, Davidson County, NC. Jersey Baptist Church Cemetery.
  
  
  
• +  42  iv.   John Jacob Lopp , II (twin) 'Jacob' John was born on 15 Dec 1790 at NC. from gravestone. He married Magdalene Magdalena? Younts 'Molly' on 12 Mar 1821 at NC. John died on 9 Aug 1866 at age 75. from gravestone. His body was interred in Aug 1866 at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
  
  
  
• +  43  v.   Mary Ann Lopp (twin) Mary was born on 15 Dec 1790 at NC. She married Peter Washington Smith on 20 Aug 1812. Mary died on 22 Mar 1882 at age 91. Her body was interred at Beck's UCC Cemetery at Davidson County, NC.
  
  
  

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12. Susanna⁴ Frank (Johann³, John², August¹ Franck). Susanna was born 23 Apr., 1765. from gravestone. She married Hans Heinrich Conrath or Conrad 'Henry' in 1786. Susanna died 29 Jul., 1838. from gravestone. Her body was interred in 1838 at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.

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Hans Heinrich Conrath or Conrad 'Henry.' Hans was born on 30 Dec 1762 at PA. In Rowan County, NC? from gravestone. Hans died on 15 Apr 1834 at age 71. from gravestone. His body was interred in Apr 1834 at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery. He owned a gold mine in Davidson County, NC.
Children of Susanna⁴ Frank and Hans Heinrich Conrath or Conrad 'Henry' were as follows:

•     44  i.   Elisabeth⁵ Conrad. Elisabeth was born on 7 Jul 1787. from gravestone. She married John Darr on 23 Jan 1809. Elisabeth died on 9 Jan 1856 at age 68. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jan 1856 at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
  
       John Darr. John was born on 27 Jun 1787. John died on 20 Jul 1836 at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC, at age 49. His body was interred at Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery , Row 9, #3.
  
  
  
• +  45  ii.   John David Conrad 'David' John was born on 18 Dec 1788. from gravestone. He married Eve Hedrick on 23 Dec 1810 at Davidson County, NC. He married ? ? John died on 13 Aug 1860 at age 71. from gravestone. His body was interred in 1860. Pilgrim Church Cemetery.
  
  
  
• +  46  iii.   Susannah Conrad Susannah was born on 9 Jul 1791. from gravestone. She married Melchior or Melker or Melkar Darr , III circa 1811. Susannah died on 20 Nov 1876 at age 85. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Nov 1876. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
  
  
  
•     47  iv.   Jacob Conrad. Jacob was born on 14 May 1796. from gravestone. Jacob died on 21 Dec 1862 at age 66. from gravestone. His body was interred in Dec 1862 at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
  
  
  
• +  48  v.   Mary Mollie? Conrad 'Molly' 'Moley' Mary was born on 13 Jan 1799. from gravestone. She married Colonel Philip E. Hedrick , Sr. on 19 Jan 1818 at Rowan County, NC. Mary died on 26 Aug 1880 at age 81. from gravestone. Her body was interred in 1880. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
  
  
  

13. Hannah⁴ Frank (Johann³, John², August¹ Franck). Hannah was born say 1766. She married John Kepley circa 1792. Hannah died. Her body was interred after 1855 at Crandall, IN. in the family cemetery near.
Moved to Harrison County, IN.
John Kepley. John was born in 1766. John died after 1855. His body was interred at Crandall, IN. in the family cemetery near. FROM DAVIDSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA HERITAGE BOOK: John Kepley, the elder son, received land from Ludwick Winkler about 1798. He m. Hannah Frank, dau. of William Frank and moved to Harrison Co. Ind. c1815. Hannah and John lived until after 1855 and are bur. in the family cem. near Crandall, Ind. George Kepley, a younger brother, moved to Ind. with John. George m.. Anna Catherine Byerly. He sold his Abbotts Creek land to Peter Younts in 1819. They named the town they helped establish in Ind. New Salisbury, after their home town in N.C. George Kepley d. in 1852, Harrison Co. Ind., and is bur. at St. John Church Cem. near Corydon, Ind. ". He resided in 1815 at Harrison County, IN. He resided in 1830 at Morgan, Harrison County, IN. 1830 census.
Children of Hannah⁴ Frank and John Kepley were as follows:

• +  49  i.   George⁵ Kepley George was born circa 1793 at Rowan County, NC. He married Mary Young circa 1809. George died in 1832 at Washington County, IN.
  
  
  
•     50  ii.   Margaret Kepley. Margaret was born circa 1795 at Rowan County, NC. Margaret died.
  
  
  
•     51  iii.   Lewis Kepley. Lewis was born on 20 Dec 1796 at Rowan County, NC. Lewis died.
       There is a Lewis Kepley in the 1830 census (born between 1801 and 1810) living in Morgan, Harrison County, IN.
  
  
  
•     52  iv.   John Kepley. John was born circa 1799 at Rowan County, NC. John died.
  
  
  
• +  53  v.   Solomon Kepley Solomon was born in 1801 at NC. He married ?? ?? Solomon died on 9 May 1855 at Harrison County, IN. His body was interred in 1855 at Harrison County, IN.
  
  
  
•     54  vi.   Hannah Kepley. Hannah was born circa 1802. Hannah died.
  
  
  
•     55  vii.   Elizabeth Kepley. Elizabeth was born on 29 Sep 1804. Elizabeth died.
  
  
  
•     56  viii.   Francis Kepley. Francis was born on 29 Aug 1805. Francis died.
  
  
  
•     57  ix.   David Kepley. David was born circa 1808. David died.
  
  
  
•     58  x.   Rhinard Kepley. Rhinard was born on 20 May 1811. Rhinard died.
  
  
  
•     59  xi.   Nancy Kepley. Nancy was born circa 1813 at Harrison County, IN. Nancy died.
  
  
  

14. Eve⁴ Frank (Johann³, John², August¹ Franck). Eve was born on 18 Feb 1767. She married Peter Byerly say 1803. Eve died on 1 Aug 1836 at age 69. 8 Jan., 1830? Her body was interred.
Peter Byerly. Peter was born in 1775. Peter died. His body was interred.
Children of Eve⁴ Frank and Peter Byerly were:

• +  60  i.   Elizabeth⁵ Byrley or Byerly Elizabeth was born in 1804. She married Soloman Snyder or Snider. Elizabeth died in 1885.
  
  
  

16. Rebecca⁴ Frank (Johann³, John², August¹ Franck). Rebecca was born on 22 Feb 1773. from gravestone. She married Henry Kepley in 1797. Rebecca died on 17 Sep 1837 at age 64. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Sep 1837 at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Henry Kepley. Henry was born in 1770. He married Crissie Fry in 1841. Henry died in Nov 1855. His body was interred at Davidson County, NC. Beck's Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery. Henry's will was probated in Mar 1856.
Children of Rebecca⁴ Frank and Henry Kepley were as follows:

•     61  i.   ??⁵ Kepley. ?? died.
  
  
  
•     62  ii.   ?? Kepley. ?? died.
  
  
  

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