How are Hessian soldiers added to the Hessian soldier list and what proof is needed to have him added to the list?

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WikiTree profile: John Clovis
in Policy and Style by Mary Calvert G2G3 (3.6k points)

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The Hessian Regional History Information System has indexed Hessian Troops in America. I found John in that system as Johannes Clobes.

by Jelena Eckstädt G2G Astronaut (1.5m points)

Thank you so much!  I have visited the Hetrina online and found a list of battles that he was in.  I knew that there was a Johannes Clobes who was a Hessian soldier, however, I can't find documentation that proves Johannes Clobes is John Clovis other than what had passed down through the family that John Clovis was a Hessian soldier.  The only record that I have found that is possibly him is a church record  at Altalha Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rehrersburg,Berks County, PennsylvaniaThe name on the record Is Johannes Klobes and Susannah had a son Conrad.  John Clovis had a wife named Susannah and he also had a son named Conrad.  The records about the person we are certain are our John Clovis are in Washington County, Maryland, Fayette County, Pennsylvania and Lincoln County, North Carolina.  I have proof that Susannah Sailor was married to John Clovis in a North Carolina deed where her father left land to her and names John as her husband and says they are living in Washington County, Maryland.  I am looking for proof that Johannes Clobes listed in the Hetrina is the same as John Clovis.  I am not sure where to search for records that would prove this.   I have looked at Washington County, Maryland, Berks county, Pennsylvania records but no luck.  Any suggestions would be very appreciated.

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