Johan Peter Peterman1,2
M, b. 23 December 1720, d. before 15 October 1778
| Father | Hans Velten Petermann b. b 4 Jun 1692 |
| Mother | Anna Elisabethia (?) |
Johan Peter was born on Monday, 23 December 1720 in Morzheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. On 16 September 1748, Peter left from Rotterdam aboard the ship, "Patience", under the command of Captain John Brown, bounded for Pennsylvania. Among the passengers was Peter Peterman aged 25 years. They arrived at Phiadelphia where they took an oath..3 Peter married Maria Dorothea Kahn circa 1753 in York County, Pennsylvania. He was naturalized 20 July 1765. He lived in Windsor Township, the same time as Michael & Daniel. In 1766, Peter is on record with a survey (S-210) and a warrant for 150 acres called Whiskey Mill in Springettbury Township. Letters of Administration of his estate were granted on 24 February 1774 to his wife, Dorothea & Jacob Lefever of Windsor Township.. Peter departed this life in Windsor Township. His will was probated on 15 October 1778.
Important Notes:
] Taken from The Peterman Family of Montgomery and Floyd Counties, Marguerite Tice, c. 1988
On March 26, 1782 (Orphan's Court Docket E., pg. 8, York County records), the follow record was made:
"The Petition of John Peterman, eldest son and heir at law of Peter Peterman the Elder, late of the said county, deceased, was read to the Court, setting forth, That the said Peter Peterman, lately died intestate, owner and seized of a certain plantation and tract of Two Hundred Acres and forty-six perches of land and the usual allowance, adjoining the lands of Michael Peterman, John Strickler, George Bard, Peter Peters, and the heirs of John Marks, deceased in York Township in the county aforesaid, with the appurtenances, and left a widow named Dorothea and lawful issue to survive him (to wit) John Peterman the Petitioner, Daniel Peterman, Peter Peterman, Michael Peterman, and Henry Peterman, Sophia Peterman, Barbara Peterman, Margaret Peterman, Mary Peterman, Catharine Peterman, Magdalena Peterman, Elizabeth Peterman and Juliana Peterman."
The plantation was valued at 320 pounds. John Peterman, eldest son, was permitted to take the farm; he was to pay his mother a yearly sum and the other twelve children their due portions. Dorothea Peterman apparently lived with her daughter Barbara, who married John Staab. When Dorothea died in 1790, she left her property to Barbara..
Important Notes:
] Taken from The Peterman Family of Montgomery and Floyd Counties, Marguerite Tice, c. 1988
On March 26, 1782 (Orphan's Court Docket E., pg. 8, York County records), the follow record was made:
"The Petition of John Peterman, eldest son and heir at law of Peter Peterman the Elder, late of the said county, deceased, was read to the Court, setting forth, That the said Peter Peterman, lately died intestate, owner and seized of a certain plantation and tract of Two Hundred Acres and forty-six perches of land and the usual allowance, adjoining the lands of Michael Peterman, John Strickler, George Bard, Peter Peters, and the heirs of John Marks, deceased in York Township in the county aforesaid, with the appurtenances, and left a widow named Dorothea and lawful issue to survive him (to wit) John Peterman the Petitioner, Daniel Peterman, Peter Peterman, Michael Peterman, and Henry Peterman, Sophia Peterman, Barbara Peterman, Margaret Peterman, Mary Peterman, Catharine Peterman, Magdalena Peterman, Elizabeth Peterman and Juliana Peterman."
The plantation was valued at 320 pounds. John Peterman, eldest son, was permitted to take the farm; he was to pay his mother a yearly sum and the other twelve children their due portions. Dorothea Peterman apparently lived with her daughter Barbara, who married John Staab. When Dorothea died in 1790, she left her property to Barbara..
Family | Maria Dorothea Kahn b. 19 Apr 1733, d. b 29 May 1790 |
Citations
- [S234] David L. & Brenda A. Paup, Probate Inventories of York County, Pennsylvania 1749-1850, Peter Peterman 1778 Windsor, PA [husband of Dorothea] - Dorothea Peterman 1790 Yorktown, PA,.
- [S235] Marlene S. Bates & F. Edward Wright, York County, Pennsylvania Church Records of the Eighteenth Century, Volume III, page 229 - Maria Barbara, d/o Peter & Dorothea Peterman, ch. 1 September 1754, sponsors: Jorg Michael Kann & Barbara - Jacob Liskey's Private Pastorial Record
Volume III, page 237 - Johannes, s/o Peter & Dorothea Peterman, ch. 21 March 1756, sponsors Johannes Kann & Elizabeth Kahnin, Jacob Liskey's Private Pastorial Record.
Volume II, page 165 - George Michael, s/o Peter & Dorothy Peterman, b. 9:00 am 28 September 1759 ch. 11 November 1759 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Volume II, page 64 - Margaret, d/o Peter & Dorothea (Cahn) Peterman, b. 16 May 1762 ch. 20 June 1762, sponsors" John Michael & Margretta Lang at First Reformed & Trinity Lutheran Church, York, PA
Volume II, page 69 - Anna Maria, d/o of Peter & Dorothea Peterman, b. 10 October 1765 ch. 26 November 1765, sponsors: Jacob Barr & wife, at First Reformed & Trinity Lutheran Church, York, PA
Volume II, page 196 - Maria Elizabeth. d/o Peter & Dorothy Peterman, b. 29 September 1770 ch. 19 Nov 1770 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church. - [S222] LL.D, President of the Pennsylvania German Society Ralph Beaver Strassburger and William John Hinke, Ph.D., D.D. edited by, Pennsylvania German Pioneers - A publication of the original lists of arrivals in Port of Philadelphia from 1727-1808, page 383 - ship: "Patience" from Rotterdam, Captain John Brown; arrived 16 September 1748 Philadelphia; among the passengers: Peter Peterman age 25 years.