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Charles MAY / Dorcas OSBORN

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Anthony DIERDORFF / Christina

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[NI1082] Anthony Dierdorff, the immigrant father of the tribe, was a native of Schisheim, in the Chapfaltz, Bavaria, Germany. This area lies between Mannheim and Heidleburg. Anthony was probably born on a farm near Heidleburg, ca 1683. Although no researcher to date has been able to definitely determine the month and year when he came to America, the most probable account of his coming indicates that he came with his wife and family in the year 1719 with a group of "Tunkers" (presently termed Dunkards or Old German Baptists) under the leadership of Peter Becker. This fact is substantiated by a letter written by Henrich Dierdorff, Anthony's first son, to his brother-in-law Johann Diedrich Fahnestock, which said among other things, "My father is a devout and intelligent man who does many good works and has been here fifteen years." The letter was written in German script, Oct. 1, 1734 at Amwell, NJ. The letter is in the possession of H. Minot Pitman of Stonington, Conn. Although many Dierdorff researchers have tried, neither the ship's Captain's Log nor the Port Entry Records have been located to show the Dierdorff's exact date of arrival, or the ship on which they came. It is appropriate to record, however, that family tradition and some early researchers, contend that Anthony and family came over with a group under the leadership of Alexander Mack on the ship "Allen" in 1729. They supposedly landed at Philadelphia, PA, but we have not been able to locate any records of their arrival at that time or place. Upon arrival in America, Anthony and his family lived in the vicinity of Germantown, PA for several years, where there were already many German-speaking immigrants, possibly some of whom were neighbors of the Dierdorffs in Germany. Anthony and family apparently left the Philadelphia area sometime before 1730, for the History of the Church of the Brethren of Eastern PA tells us, "The history of the Church of the Brethren in NJ begins in 1733. In the fall of that year, John Nass with four other heads of Dunkard families vis: Anthony Dierdorff, Jacob More, Rudolph Harley, and John Lausche, crossed the Delaware River into what is now Hunterdon Co., NJ, and settled near Amwell, 38 miles NE of Philadelphia, PA, and organized the first German Baptist Church in America. Anthony and his sons Peter, John, Anthony Jr., and Christian were naturalized by an Act of the NJ Assembly on June 8, 1740. Since naturalization presupposed residence in the area for a period of time, it is argued that they must have been NJ residents for 5-7 years prior to that date. This Act can be examined in the Senate Library of Legislative Reference Bureau at Trenton, NJ. Anthony's will, written in German script, on Feb 1, 1745 and recorded in Trenton, NJ, has been translated and shows the members of Anthony's family. It was translated into English by Christian Grassold, who testified as to its correctness on Mar 2, 1746 at Philadelphia, PA before recorder William Allgan. The translated will is as follows: "1745, Feb 19. DIERDORFF, Anthony, will of. Whereas our children are all begat of one father and mother, they shall have an equal share in the division. Land sowed by my children upon the old place. Wife to live on the land where the testator there dwelt by his son, Christian, as long as she pleases. Son, Christian bought the land with the testator, son Christian and daughter Christine. Whitnesses: Hans Peter Jager, Wilhelms Wertz and Johannas Peter Lausshart. "Yet to notice that the division in money shall be as at first above, paid from the eldest to the youngest in order till they have it; now we children have all agreed and witness this with our own hands as follows: Hinrich Dirdorff, Peter Dirdorff, Bernardes Achenbach, Johannes Dirdorff, Anthony Dirdorff, William Ecker and Christina Dirdorff. "Done at Amwell, the 19th Feb 1745, in the Testament confirmed." This will was proved Mar 15, 1746/47, Hunterdon Co., NJ, Lib.5,p.321. It should be noted that Bernardes Achenbach signed for his wife Margaret Catherine Dirdorff, and William Ecker signed for his wife Anna. Apparently the son Christian (b. 1721 at Germantown, PA) did not live until the death of his father, since he is not mentioned in the will. It is assumed that Anthony died in 1747, on his farm near Amwell, NJ, and his body was supposed to have been buried on a family plot on his farm near Ringoes, NJ. However, no gravestone has been found for him to our knowledge. T.F. Chambers, in his "Early Germans of New Jersey", says "Anthony Dierdorff, another organizer of the Amwell Church, probably emigrated from Dierdordn, Rhenish Prussia, Germany. He and his four sons Peter, John, Anthony, and Christian were naturalized in 1730 at Perth Amboy, New Jersey." Family tradition says that Anthony and his family fled from Germany by way of Holland and England to escape religious persecution, and to maintain their beliefs in non-violence and other doctrines espoused by the "Tunkers". Anthony was an active and loyal supporter of the local congregations in the area in which he made his home, and was a firm believer in all the Biblical doctrines which his faith taught. The members of his family followed his thinking on scriptural matters, a number of his descendants remained members of the Dunkard faith, and many of them also became prominent in the Old German Baptist Brethren congregations throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. The strong aversion against the taking of human life was adhered to by several sects of the "Plain People" when they emigrated to America. Accordingly, they attempted to make friends with the Indians, and after baptism considered them to be Brothers in Christ. Many Indians were accepted into membership in the various congregations. Anthony Sr. was a leader in spreading the concept of brotherly love and lived peaceably among the Indians in his area all during his lifetime.

[NI1243] Lived for a time near the Amwell Church in NJ. In 1741 assisted in organizing the Big Conawago Church. In 1734 assisted in building the first log cabin where Little York now stands. He relocated to York Co, PA, in 1763, and lived there the rest of his life. Naturalized by Act of Assembly, July 1730.

[NI1078] Anthony Dierdorff Jr. came to America in 1717 with his parents, who lived in the vicinity of Germantown, near Philadelphia, PA for several years. Early researchers apparently concluded that the Dierdorffs settled at Germantown because they found friends and members of the Dunkard Society, from their home area in Germany. During the time he was living in New Jersey, Anthony made an exploratory trip into the wilderness of PA beyond the Susquehanna River, looking for a good farming section where his parents could settle permanently. He was only 17 years of age at the time, but was apparently a skilled wilderness man who could find his way through the dense forests, and sustain himself during his wanderings. The area through which he travelled was very sparsely settled, and he reported that he had found only two white families living in the area; one family at what is now York, PA, and the other in the Hanover, PA area. He returned home, reported what he had found, then spent several years farming with his father. Anthony stayed in the Amwell, NJ area, married there, and farmed for himself. He decided to move back to PA about 1762, and settled in Washington Twp., York Co., where he cleared his lands, raised stock and grain, and reared his family. He gradually acquired large holdings of choice property, and when he died, he was considered to be one of the largest landowners in Washington Twp. Anthony and his wife were members of the Dunkard Society wherever they lived. He served the local congregations faithfully throughout his lifetime. He and his wife were listed among the members of the Big Conewago Congregation by H.R. Holsinger in his History of the Tunkers, p.150. Anthony adhered to the religious convictions of his parents, subscribing to the belief that the New Testament was their rule and guide, that the Biblical admonitions to repent and be baptised and to live peaceably with neighbors was strictly to be obeyed. Anthony made friends with the Indians in his locality, and even though severely criticized for his nonviolent convictions, steadfastly refused to take up arms against the Indians. Anthony's will, written 12 Jan 1800, and recorded at the Court House at York, PA (Will Book K-189), divided his assets equitably among all his children.

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William Hackley ALLRED / Elizabeth IVIE

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[NI1801] Migrated to Monroe County, Missouri c 1829-30. as did other members of the Ivie and Allred families.ave remained staunch Mormons at least until 1843, as the children born between 1837-43 are named for leading Church figures, Emma, Joseph, Hyrum and Amasa Lyman. Yet in 1846, Isaac Allred (younger) states that his oldest brother, William H. Allred, had left the church.
1850 Adair County, MO census.
1860 Collins Co, TX census.igrated to Utah, probably around 1874-5, when much temple work was done. Son Wilson Monroe Allred married Elizabeth Ann Ivie on 25 January 1875, in Price, Carbon Canyon, Utah; daughter Purlina Jane Allred married her uncle James T. S. Allred on 29 November 1875, in Salt Lake City, Utah. This was a polygamous marriage. William H. married (1)Martha Coles, and (2) Eliza Elvira Allred, the daughter of his brother Martin C. Allred. According to the 1880 census, William H. was living in Piute County, Utah with his wife Martha Coles and two of her sons by a previous marriage.

[NI12759] Married Joseph England.

[NI12760] Married 4 July 1843/46 to Charles Lewis Van Cover Payton.

[NI12761] Married (1) ca 1850 Mary Jane Jennings, (2) 26 Jan 1875 Elizabeth Ann Ivie, (3) Barbara Allred.

[NI8537] Married her uncle James Tillman Sanford Allred on 29 November 1875, in Salt Lake City, Utah. This was a polygamous marriage.

[NI8538] Married Catherine Beardsley.

[NI8539] Married (1) 2 Dec 1858 Adair Co., Mo. , Catherine N. Livingston. (Adair Co., Mo., Mgs Bk 1 p. 101, FHL 1,009,591) (2) Eliza Ann Collins.

[NI8540] Married (1) Mollie, (2) Isadore Beardsley Smoot.

[NI8542] Married Laura Ann Slavin.

[NI8543] Married James Johnston.

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James STEVENS / Mary WAKELEE

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[NI11184] Of Killingworth, CT. Went to sea in 1695 and was never heard from again. Inventory of estate taken 21 May 1699, gives names and ages of 6 children.

[NI11203] Probably the daughter of Henry Wakelee, who in his 1689 will called his daughter Mary Stevens. Administration of Mary's estate was granted on 18 Nov 1729 to James Stevens. Distribution was ordered on 1 Jul 1737 to daughters Mary Chapman, Hannah Sanford, Sarah Rogers, Patience Baldwin, and Mercy Turney.

[NI9084] On 1 July 1737 she was mentioned as daughter Hannah Sanford in the distribution of the estate of Mary Stevens of Killingworth. Jacobus reports that Hannah's gravestone says she died 18 May 1755 in her 75th year. Her husband's undated will, proved 6 December 1757, names her Executrix. The stone may have been misread, but it is equally possible that she died before her husband and someone else actually served as Executor of the will.

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Thomas HAWLEY / Johanna BOOTH

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[NI12190] Son of Samuel and Mary (Thompson) Hawley.

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William NOTT / Elizabeth HALL

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Samuel NOBLE / Catharine FOWLER

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[NI18142] Samuel was admitted to Westfield church 5 Nov 1749, and was chosen selectman 1760 and 1761.

[NI18214] He resided on his father's homestead in Westfield, near the "County bridge," about one mile west of "Morley's bridge." During the American revolution, he served in 1776, for five months, under Capt. Gray.

[NI18218] Jared was killed during the Revolutionary War, in a battle at Stone Arabia, NY.

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George RANCK / Malinda MILLER

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