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• Reference Number: 5552
• _UID: ABF901F5E54A49F8B4E472083A644B969B32

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Lazarus Weidner will written 3 May 1797, proven 26 November 1802. Left something to Elizabeth Lobach, daughter of John Lobach. Left 1/10th of estate to children: Catharine Siesholtz; Abraham; Mary Yoder; Susanna Yoder; Jacob; Daniel (and 30 hour clock); Isaac; David; John and grandchildren issue of Elizabeth Preiss. Executors Jacob and son-in-laws George Yoder and John Preiss. Lazarus is reported to be a Mennonite Missionary. Lazarus and Tychicus owned adjoining properties, separated by a lane, which became a public road. Lazarus was noted on 1767 Tax List as having 20 acres in East District Twp.

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Lazarus married Elizabeth YODER Abt 1744. Elizabeth (daughter of Yost JODER and Elizabeth KUHLWEIN) was born 1720, Berks Co, PA; died 5 Dec 1782, Berks Co, PA. [Group Sheet]

1. David WEIDNER was born Abt 1744, Berks Co., PA; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Abraham WEIDNER was born Abt 1746, Oley Township, Berks Co., PA; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Catherine WEIDNER was born Abt 1748, Oley Township, Berks Co., PA; died Yes, date unknown.
4. Mary(Maria) WEIDNER was born 14 Nov 1751, Oley Township, Berks Co., PA; died 4 Jan 1846, Oley Township, Berks Co., PA; was buried Christ Church Cem Or Oley Cemetery, Spangsville, PA.
5. Elizabeth WEIDNER was born Abt 1753, Oley Township, Berks Co., PA; died Yes, date unknown.
6. Jacob WEIDNER was born 30 May 1756, Oley Township, Berks Co., PA; died 3 Mar 1800, Oley Township, Berks Co., PA; was buried Weidner #1 Family Plot, Oley Township, PA.
7. Susanna WEIDNER was born Abt 1758, Oley Township, Berks Co., PA; died Bef 1802.
8. Daniel WEIDNER was born Abt 1760, Oley Township, Berks Co., PA; died Yes, date unknown.
9. Isaac WEIDNER was born Abt 1762, Oley Township, Berks Co., PA; died Yes, date unknown.
10. Johannes WEIDNER was born Abt 1764, Oley Township, Berks Co., PA; died Yes, date unknown.

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• Reference Number: 9917
• _UID: 9D6BA474F6754A3C8184B3EC2A1D6E1B85E8

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Hans Adam was the son of Hans Adam Weidner Sr. and Catharina Herringer. His parents were married in Geisselhardt, Wurtemberg on 23 August 1675. Hans Adam the son was married at least two times, the name of the first wife is unknown.

The Weidners are believed to be originally from Switzerland, driven from Switzerland to Germany, and thence America, because of religious persecution. His signature first appears as Adam Weittner in 1740, on a petition to establish the County of Berks. In 1725 he was listed as a member of the Church of the Brethren. This is the community at Ephrata where Caterine Weidner, mother of Heinrich Weidner, was also a member. Records indicate he was listed as a taxpayer in Philadelphia County records in 1734, and was naturalized by 1743. He was a potter by trade of great skill, making unglazed earthenware of which several samples survive. The oldest unglazed piece of pottery in Pennsylvania is a cake mold with hearts and a floral motif he did. He also made roof tiles in the European manner, the most noted of which are at the Ephrata Cloister, and some other structures in Oley township in Pennsylvania.

Adam settled in the Oley Valley prior to 1744, in which year he bought a tract of land from Benjamin Lee. Land was in the vicinity of Pleasantville.

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Birth:
His birth is recorded in the Parish records at Mainhardt.

Hans married Anna Maria HAAS 15 May 1714, Geisselhardt, Wurtemberg. Anna was born Abt 1695, Wurtemberg; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 5601
• _UID: DABEB88E308A43AA891D3E80D8435363BA07

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