Heinrich (Henry) Martin

Notes:

Henry bought the "Creek Henry Martin Farm" from his father. He and
his wife apparently spent most of their days at this place. They were
Mennonites. They are buried in the Lichty Cemetery, where his father is
buried. Thier graves are marked by simple stones that are carved in
German. They can be easily located in the sixth row from the west fence
in the old section of the yard. ("The John Jacob Martin Family", Daniel
R. Lehman, 1978)

Heinrich married Barbara Zimmerman on 11 Jun 1765. Barbara (daughter of Christian Zimmerman) was born on 1 Mar 1743; died on 1 Jan 1829 in Lancaster Co., PA. [Group Sheet]

1. Anna Martin was born on 3 Mar 1766; and died.
2. Elizabeth Martin was born in Apr 1767; died in Apr 1767.
3. Mary Martin was born on 16 Apr 1771; and died.
4. Barbara Martin was born in Oct 1769; and died.
5. Barbara Martin was born on 3 Mar 1773; and died.
6. Henry Martin was born in 1774; and died.
7. John Martin was born on 28 Jul 1776; and died.
8. Magdalena Martin was born in Apr 1778; and died.
9. Esther Martin was born on 14 Jun 1780; and died.
10. Jacob Martin was born on 17 Sep 1781; died on 16 Oct 1865.
11. Julia Martin was born on 1 Feb 1783; and died.
12. Samuel Martin was born on 7 Aug 1786; and died.
13. Maria Martin was born on 17 May 1788; and died.

Notes:

Hans Henrich Martin immigrated to the American colonies at the age
of thirty with his wife Anna Oberholtzer Martin and small family. He landed at Philadelphia, PA on September 21, 1731. His brother David had arrived earlier on September 30, 1727. He
bought 153 acres of virgin land in Earl (now East Earl) Township,
Lancaster Co., PA, from Thomas and Richard Penn, sons of William Penn.
The original deed is dated January 10, 1733. The purchase price was 23
pounds, 14 shillings, and 3 pence.
This land lies south of the Long Lane Road. The buildings are
situated about a mile south of the intersection of Route 625 and the Long
Lane Road near the bridge which now carries Route 625 across the
Conestoga Creek. Hans Henrich, often called "Creek Henry Martin", erected
buildings on the north bank of the creek. The old log house he built west
of the spring was later replaced by a stone house. The site is about 200
yards to the west of Route 625, on a slight elevation overlooking the
creek. It was known for many years as the "Creek Henry Martin Farm."
Hans Henrich Martin and his wife were Mennonites. They settled in
Pennsylvania so they could have liberty to worship according to their
convictions.
According to some old records, Hans and Anna are buried in the
Lichty Cemetery which is located on a hillside near the intersection of
the Union Grove Road and the Iron Bridge Road. Across the fields, it is
about a mile east of the farm on which they lived. It is about a field's
length from the Union Grove Road, but it can be reached by means of an
unpaved right of way. Their graves are, no doubt, marked by one of the
simple limestone or slate markers there, bearing no names or dates. ("The
John Jacob Martin Family", Daniel R. Lehman, 1978)

Hans married Anna Oberholtzer. Anna was born in 1699 in Swizerland; and died. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Andreas Martin was a member of the persecuted religious sect
sometimes referred to as Swiss Brethren, later known in America as
Mennonites. Due to severe persecution in Switzerland, he moved with his
family to the Palatinate, which is now a part of Germany. Here Andreas
was imprisoned many years for his faith. He advised his wife and sons to
go to America and settle in Pennsylvania, and told them he would join
them there if he were ever released from prison.
Andreas was finally released from prison and came to the American
colonies October 7, 1749. He was cared for by his sons until his death in
1759. There is no further record of his wife. ("The John Jacob Martin
Family", 1978, Daniel R. Lehman)

2006 - found name to be Christian instead of Andreas (story above may not be accurate)

Online note found in 2006: Immigrated to Philadelphia, Sept. 21, 1732, aboard Plaisance, with Fravin Martin, 16, Fronik Martin (child), and Martin Marta (child); Lived at Weaverland with his son David until his death.

Christian married Elisabeth (Els). Elisabeth was born about 1672; died before Jul 1748. [Group Sheet]