The original thirteen families of germantown, pa genealogy. The settlement of germantown in 1683, was the initial step in the great movement of people from the regions bordering on the historic and beautiful rhine, extending from its source in the mountains of switzerland to its mouth in the lowlands of holland, which has done so much to give pennsylvania her rapid growth as a colony, her almost unexampled prosperity, and her foremost rank. He was the first recorder of germantown 1691 and was a burgess there in 1692. Van bebber was pro keith but reverted to mennonites and moved to high street, philadelphia, before 1698. Promotional video of some of germantowns attractions. Public history and preservation in americas most historic neighborhood during the twentieth century. Founded by german quaker and mennonite families in 1683 as an independent borough, it was absorbed into philadelphia in 1854. History of cliveden house waldorf astor estate taplow berkshire uk england cruise with bruce duration.
Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Germantown fire department 1930 s germantown rd germantown. On the 12th of the same month a warrant was issued to pastorius for six thousand acres of land on behalf of the german and dutch purchasers. Yield short term bond total hybrid bond pioneer global high yield. Pioneers is an emulation of the board game the settlers of catan, which can be played over the. The majority of germantown is covered by the 19144 zip code, but the area north of chew avenue falls in the 198 zip code. Throughout the district, markers are placed to illustrate original buildings and sites. The thirteen original settlers of germantown, pa genealogy. Germantown quickly became known for its high quality linens, and developed a textile industry that persisted through the early 1900s. The apartments at germantown senior community apartments. Germantown school district reaching for excellence together. The settlement of germantown, pennsylvania, and the beginning of german emigration to north america by pennypacker, samuel w.
We hope that this excerpted sample will encourage you to purchase genealogical data relating to the german settlers of pennsylvania available from the web site. October, 2014 article 17 download pdf the concord landed in philadelphia on october 6, 1683, a mere seven weeks after setting sail from the town of crefeld pronounced approximately krayfeld in the lower rhine river valley of germany. Germantown is an urbanized censusdesignated place in montgomery county, maryland, united states. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Old germantown the citys earliest settlers chose high ground and clustered around the railroad depot at germantown road. The early pioneer families of germantown now grovedale, victoria were commemorated with the unveiling of a memorial stone at the germantown cemetery on 10 sept. Population, community, and family structure in germantown, pennsylvania, 16831800. Encompassing the contemporary neighborhoods of germantown, mt. Germantown community library 1925 exeter rd, germantown. Excursion to germantown now grovedale not many residents of geelong and also of grovedale are aware of the fact that grovedale was, not too many years ago, known as germantown. Memphis pioneers athletic club 1,567 photos sports.
Space pioneer nintendo switch downloadsoftware spiele. The settlement of germantown, pennsylvania, and the beginning. Judith callard is the editor of the germantown crier, the magazine of the germantown historical society. Oct 17, 2014 the following list identifies 32 settlers who apparently came on the concord to settle what became germantown. The village assessor may be driving in your neighborhood. This road followed an indian path from the delaware river just north of old city philadelphia, through germantown, about 6 miles northwest of center city philadelphia, and on to. The townes of germantown apartments germantown, md 20874. Or, the sources of the susquehanna by james fenimore cooper. The apartments at germantown senior community in philadelphia, pa is ready to be your home. The colonial germantown historic district is a designated national historic landmark district in the germantown and mount airy neighborhoods of philadelphia, pennsylvania along both sides of germantown avenue. Deitscheschteddel is an area in northwest philadelphia. William penn and the dutch quaker migration to pennsylvania. Visit the germantown branch location in germantown for your banking needs and uncover the power of possible.
Jul 11, 2019 the voyage was pleasant and uneventful, and on the 6th day of october, 1683, the pioneers landed at philadelphia, having been seventyfour days in making the passage. Germantown genealogy in philadelphia county, pa usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 philadelphia county 4,252 germantown 144. A sulfur spring and salt lick located nearby attracted wild animals and made the area a fertile hunting ground. The professional leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Download a list of the original founding families of germantown who arrived from krefeld, germany on the concord. Grovedale germantown pioneers memorial stone by john noack. Call a place for mom 8552170156 to request free information and connect with a local senior living advisor who can help you find the right community for you. Germantown history shows housing innovation and resurgence germantowns first residents were members of the shawnee tribe of native americans, followed by the chickasaw and cherokee tribes. The first death among the germantown settlers the first settlers of germantown comprised thirteen families thirtythree persons in all who arrived in the port of philadelphia october 6.
Local historian june winter has researched the early german families, many of whom were buried in this cemetery. Make a visit to check out the current floorplan options. The following list identifies 32 settlers who apparently came on the concord to settle what became germantown. She is the author of germantown, mount airy, and chestnut hill arcadia 2000 and coauthor of a farm in jefferson county, new york. Journal of the site and relict society, december 16, 1918. Historical and biographical sketches01 settlement of. The flushing process will be executed during the day between the hours of. The area, which is about six miles northwest from the city center, now consists of two neighborhoods. Dec 21, 20 the pioneers had a pleasant voyage, and reached philadelphia on the 6th of october. This name tells us already where the first settlers came from. Germantown was founded along the cherokee trace on a ridge between the wolf river and nonconnah creek, about 16 miles east of the mississippi river. Performance of the eastern german federal states and municipalities, quality of life in urban and rural. The germantown community library and the germantown regional history and genealogy center will be closed as of monday, march 16, at 5 p.
The pioneers had a pleasant voyage, and reached philadelphia on the 6th of october. Unto johannes bleikers a son peter was born while at sea. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. In the language of claypoole, the blessing of the lord did attend us so that we had a very comfortable passage, and had our health all the way. Germantown is located approximately 2530 miles 4048 km outside the u. Census bureau estimates, germantown is the third most populous place in maryland, after the city of baltimore, and the censusdesignated place of columbia. The most popular celebration since the liberation of germany in 1945 happened just after the dutch national football team winning the german team by 2 to 1 in. Memphis pioneers athletic club 1,567 photos sports league. Airy, and chestnut hill, greater germantown is a dynamic and diverse community. Feb 03, 2010 germantown high school graduation 2014 duration. Most of the remaining 18 passengers were family members of their households. Please click here for the full statement from the city of germantown, including information on other closures. German and swiss settlers in america, 1700s1800s pennsylvania german church records, 17291870 related databases. Find your new home at the townes of germantown located at 12321 quail woods drive, germantown, md 20874.
View 1 photos for 794 woods rd, germantown, ny 12526 a 5 bed, 2 bath, 7,040 sq. N112 w17001 mequon road germantown, wi 53022 phone. In 2012 two wellrespected institutions of germantown history took a big step toward a united future, when the boards and memberships of historic germantown and the germantown historical society voted unanimously to merge their organizations, combining under the banner of historic germantown. This road followed an indian path from the delaware river just north of old city philadelphia, through germantown, about 6 miles. Pastorius and the founding of germantown by burt froom.
View includes the west wing of the estate house and the cherry tree rumored to stand. Conard kunders family history early german settlers. Historical and biographical sketches01 settlement of germantown. Remembering germantown by irvin miller overdrive rakuten.
The germantown water utility will be performing its annual water main flushing on may 4th through june 19th, 2020. Series swarthmore college monographs on quaker history. These facilities will remain closed until further notice. In lieu of an abstract, here is a brief excerpt of the content germantown immigrants35 the germantown immigrants of 1683 by wilhelm hubben in no. View 2 photos for 2298 s germantown rd, germantown, tn 388 a bed, 3 bath. Annual report of the federal government on the status of german. Publication date 1935 series swarthmore college monographs on quaker history. History the settlement of germantown, pennsylvania, and the beginning of german emigration to north america philadelphia. Would this little group of thirtythree persons from twelve. See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia historic germantown. The settlement of germantown, pennsylvania, and the. Germantown fire department 1930 s germantown rd germantown tn 388. The merger is an outgrowth of historic germantowns recent.
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