Journal Report



Generation Four


28. Francis4 Hedrick , Sr. (Christopherus3, Johan2 Heydrichs, Gödtman1 Heyderich). Francis was born 23 Oct., 1748 at Lichtenberg, Germany. He married Margaret Kerns. Francis died.
Margaret Kerns. Margaret died.
Children of Francis4 Hedrick , Sr. and Margaret Kerns were:

29. Peter4 Hedrick (Christopherus3, Johan2 Heydrichs, Gödtman1 Heyderich). Peter was born 4 May, 1750 at Berks County, PA. He married Jo Ann Shaffer in 1774 at Berks County, PA. Peter died.
Jo Ann Shaffer. Jo died.
Children of Peter4 Hedrick and Jo Ann Shaffer were:


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Peter Hedrick gravestone.


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Gravestone translation.

32. Captain Johann Peter4 Hedrick , Jr. 'Peter' (Johann3, Johan2 Heydrichs, Gödtman1 Heyderich). Johann was born on 17 Dec 1733 at Ulmet, Plfaz, Germany. Date Source: gravestone. He married Margaret Hoerchelradt Hoercheirodt? on 23 Oct 1760 at Lancaster, PA. 1754? Johann died on 24 Jan 1798 at Rowan County, NC, at age 64. Date Source: gravestone. His body was interred in 1798 at Row 4, Lot 13, at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
When he was 5, he and his parents arrived in the Port of PA aboard the ship, Robert and Oliver (Alice?) with Walter Goodman as Captain. They settled in PA. He served in Col. Timothy Green's Bn., Lancaster County, PA, Militia. He become Captain of the Local Militia in the French and Indian War. He went to Rowan County, NC and laid claim to 1,465 acres of land which was four miles on both sides of a small stream. The stream became known as Four Mile Branch. On his land Peter built a home and outbuildings, acquired farm stock, and cleared land for his farming. He was one of the founders of Beck's Reformed Church. He was in the Salisbury District Militia during the Revolutionary War. He was commissioned a Lieutenant and rose to the rank of Captain. In his absence on military duty, British and Tories threatened his family, burned his buildings and carried away his property. Subsequently he rebuilt, and occupied his holdings until his death.

Occupation: Farmer.

He came to Davidson County, NC about 1755.

1 JAN., 1785.
Bill of sale, Peter Hedrick to Adam Hedrick. "Know all men by these presents that I Peter Hedrick, of the county of Rowan, and state of North Carolina, hath for and in consideration of the sum of seventy-five pounds specis [About $475.00 as we count money now.] in hand paid to me by Adam Hedrick of said county and state, planter, bargained, sold, set over and delivered unto the said Adam Hedrick one wagon and tacklin for four horses with wagon cover, lock, chain and hand scrue, and one bay horse fourteen hands high and ten years old and branded on the off shoulder thus--A, and on the off buttock thus--H; likewise one bay horse three years old and fourteen hands high, branded on the near shoulder thus--A, and on the near buttock thus--H, together with all the beds and bedding and other household furniture which I now possess, they being all at this time in said Adam Hedrick's possession, the said wagon and gears, lock chain and hand scrue and hames and household furniture as above described. I do hereby warrant and forever defend unto the above named Adam Hedrick, his heirs and assigns forever from all lawful claims or demands that may now be or may hereafter ensue from any person or persons whatsoever. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this first day of January, A.D. 1785. Peter Hedrick, seal." A beautiful monument has been erected at the place of his burial. It is nine feet high and stands on a solid concrete base four by five feet. It is constructed of beautiful flint stone laid in concrete, and was dedicated 30 Nov., 1933, two hundred years from the time of his birth." In German there is an inscription on the slab as follows: "Peter Hedrick ward geboren den 17 tag December, Ano 1733, und ist gestorben den 24ten January 1798". Translated - "Peter Hedrick was born Dec. 17, 1733, and died Jan. 24, 1798." In small letters at the bottom of the stone, partly underground: "When we have scarce been born It is from the first step of life To the cool grave of death Only a short-measured step. Alas, with each moment Goes our strength backward; For we are with each year All ripe for the bier of death. Who his house now well orders He goes with joy out of the world. Since security on the contrary Eternal death can cause. Amen." Inscription in the heart: "The heart my God to thee alone O Jesus wholly devoted shall be.". His common name was 'Peter.' Johann immigrated, after 1733. Destination.
Margaret Hoerchelradt Hoercheirodt? Margaret was born on 28 Oct 1735 at Heidelberg, Prussia. 1740? Margaret died on 18 Jul 1800 at Rowan County, NC, at age 64. 31 Jul., 1800? Her body was interred in Jul 1800. Herchelrot?

Lived in Rowan County, NC

The following is her will - "Last Will and Testament of Margaret Hedrick, Widow of Peter Hedrick, the Revolutionary Patriot; made July 17, 1800, Recorded in Book E, Page 113, in the Rowan County Court House. In the name of God, Amen! I, Margaret Hedrick, widow and relict of Peter Hedrick, deceased, being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, calling to mind the frailty of nature, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, in manner and form following: Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter, Elizabeth Hedrick, my bed and furniture and all my wearing apparel, and one heifer, and one sow, and her wheel where (which) she is accustomed to spin on; and the rest of my estate, after paying my son George Hedrick a sum of money which he has paid for me, I desire should be equally divided between my three youngest children, to wit, Francis, Elizabeth and Adam Hedrick. I also constitute, make and ordain and appoint Jacob Hedrick executor of this my last will and testament to see this my last will and testament executed in an ample manner, and further to see to give the above named children so much schooling as may be requisite. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 17th day of July, 1800. Signed and sealed in the presence of Owen Strange, Jr., Jacob Miller, Peter Hedrick. her Margaret Hedrick (seal) X (mark)" Margaret Hedrick signed in English, marking her mark, because she could only write in German Script, and many officers would not allow that form of signature. The will was probated in 1800.
Children of Captain Johann Peter4 Hedrick , Jr. 'Peter' and Margaret Hoerchelradt Hoercheirodt? were as follows:

35. Johannes Jacob4 Hedrick , Sr. (Johann3, Johan2 Heydrichs, Gödtman1 Heyderich). Johannes was born on 23 Nov 1736 at Oberalben, RheinPfalz, Germany. Lichtenberg? He married Barbara Saler circa 1768. Johannes died in 1826 at KY. His body was interred.
Barbara Saler. Barbara was born circa 1736. Barbara died. Or Saylor or Sayler.
Children of Johannes Jacob4 Hedrick , Sr. and Barbara Saler were as follows:

36. Johann Adam4 Hedrick 'Adam' (Johann3, Johan2 Heydrichs, Gödtman1 Heyderich). Johann was born on 12 Oct 1741 at Lancaster County, PA. from gravestone. He married Barbara Maria Hege Hage? Hagey? Hageny? on 30 Jan 1769 at Rowan County, NC. Johann died on 16 Mar 1815 at Davidson County, NC, at age 73. from gravestone. Not far from the Pilgrim Church. His body was interred in Mar 1815 at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
He was a Private in the Rev. War, in Company of Captain Lewis Farmer, PA Rifle Regt., enlisted 12 Apr., 1776. M/R: Captain Farmer's Company, Fort Island, 1 Jun., 1776.

His Will is dated 1813.

The inscription on his tombstone reads as follows: "Wie wohl ist meinem leib Nach ausgestandnem Leiden; Wie wohl ist meiner Seel In jenen Himmelsfreuden. 1815 Adam Hetrich war geboren in Pensilvani in Lencaster County im Jahre 1741, den 12 Okdober. Seine Eltern sind Peter Hetrich und seine christliches Ehe-Weib Mille." Translated: "How well is my body after endured sufferings; How happy is my soul In Heaven's blessings. Adam Hetrich was born in Pennsylvania in Lancaster County In the year 1741, the 12 of October. His parents are Peter Hetrich and his Christian wife Milla.".
Barbara Maria Hege Hage? Hagey? Hageny? Barbara was born 18 Mar 1749/0 at Lancaster County, PA. Gravestone - Mar., 1750. Probably in. Barbara died 18 Dec., 1839 at Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. Her body was interred Dec.,1839 at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Children of Johann Adam4 Hedrick 'Adam' and Barbara Maria Hege Hage? Hagey? Hageny? were as follows:


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