Johan Philip Fishburn Sr. (1722 - 1795)

Born 7 May 1722 in Planich, Hessdarmstadt, Heiliges Römisches Reich

Ancestors

Husband of Catharine Elizabeth (Bretz) Fishburn — married 10 Nov 1752 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania

Descendants

Died 22 Feb 1795 at age 72 in Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA

Name

Name: Johan Philip /Fishburn/^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]}

Birth

Birth Date: 7 May 1722

Place: Planig, Hesse-darmstadt, Germany^{[8][9][10][11]}

Residence

Residence Date: 1787

Place: Derry, Dauphin, Pennsylvania^[12]

Residence Date: 1790

Place: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States^[13]

Marriage

Marriage:

Date: 1752^[14]

Marriage

Husband: Johan Philip Fishburn

Wife: @P1115@

Child: Maria Margaret Fishburn

Child: John Philip Fishburn

Child: Barbara Fishburn

Child: Johan Ludwig Fishburn

Child: Johan Peter Fishburn

Child: Philip Fishburn

Child: John Dietrick Fishborn

Child: Johan Anthony Fishburn

Child: Maria Magdeleana Fishburn

Child: Catharine Elizabeth Fishburn

Child: Augusta Catharine Fishburn

Child: Anna Maria Fishburn

Marriage Date: 10 Nov 1752

Place: Dauphin, Pennsylvania^[15]

Occupation

Occupation:

Place: Farmer, Derry Township; Gunsmith/

Event

Comment 1 - 1749

Place: Sailed from Rotterdam to America

Returned to Germany and brought back his bride to be Caterine Elizabeth Bretz

Comment 4 -1773

Place: Constable of Derry Township

Comment 5 - Date: 1782

Place: Overseer of Roads

Johan Fishburn Sr. performed Patriotic Service in Pennsylvania in the American Revolution.

Johan Fishburn Sr. is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A048823.

Comment 6 - Patriotic during the American Revolution.

Death

Death: Age: 72

Date: 22 Feb 1795

Place: Hummelstowm, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA^[16][17][18]

Note

Note: #N49

Notes

• Note N49Phillip Fishburn came to America in 1749. He was a wealthy man because he owned and operated the Fishburn vineyards and winery in Planig, Germany. (Planig's nearest railroad station is in Frankfort, Germany).

• The original Fishburn home is right on the square of Planig. It still stands with the Fishburn Coat of Arms between the door and eaves. Actually there are four Fishburn homes and the Fishburn Church (across the street from the Phillip Fishburn's home) on the Planig Square. The original Fishburn home has been kept in tact, including the furniture. Modern additions have been added on the back.

• The wine warehouses are caves and the operation is still in the Fishburn Family. The wine is imported into the U.S. as Blue Nun, but there is no indication on the label that it is from the Fishburn vineyard and winery.

• This information comes from cousin, Paul Hoffer, Millerstown, PA (his mother was a Fishburn) through cousin Vera Weaver. When Paul Hoffer visited Planig he slept in the bed where Phillip Fishburn was born (1722). Paul also has pictures of the original house.

• Rudolph (Jack) Myers' grandmother was a Fishburn.

• June Myers Pearson- The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 127 page 65 Mrs. Frances E. Fishburn Bricker. DAR ID Number: 126214. Born in Cumberland County, Pa. Wife of William W. Bricker.

• Descendant of John Karman, Philip Fishbourn and Philip Fishbourn, Jr., as follows:

1. John Fishbourn, Jr. (1813-95), m. 1840 Susanna Raven (1821-95).

2. John Fishbourn (1784-1861) m. 1809 Catherine Carmana (Karman) (1791-1874).

[p.65]

3. John Karman m. Barbara Wonderlich (1765-1849); Philip Fishbourn, Jr. (1754-1851), m. 1st 1780 Barbara Greiner (1759-90).

4. Philip Fishbourn m. Catherine E. Bretz (1724-88).

• John Karman (1760-1840) served as private in the Lancaster County militia, 2d company, 2d battalion, under Capt. Michael Holderbaum and Lieut. Alex. Martin. He was born in Dauphin County; died in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania.

  Philip Fishbourn (1722-95) was a gunsmith in the Revolution. He was born in Germany; died in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

  Philip Fishbourn, Jr. (1754-1851), in 1833 applied for a pension, which was granted for service as private, Pennsylvania line. He was born and died in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

• November 29, 1979 Sources:

Letters, 4/89 and others from Anna Martin, Palmyra, Pennsylvania, YIN0002.

"The Fishburns", by John E Fishburn, Sun River, Oregon, YIN0018.

"Fishburn Chronological Record", Philip B Fishburn, 1893, YIN0019.

Letter, 11/4/75 from Paul Hoffer to Anna Martin, YIN0022.

Letter, 4/23/89 from Deborah Nelson, Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, YIN0020.

Sources

• Find A Grave: Memorial #52981613 Johan Phillip Fischburn III
• Source: S-1709165225 Repository: #R-2145883636 Title: Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots Author: Hatcher, Patricia Law Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc APID: 1,4110::0 Repository: R-2145883636
• Source: S-1709227457 Repository: #R-2145883636 Title: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801 Author: Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. APID: 1,2497::0
• Source: S-1709227537 Repository: #R-2145883636 Title: 1790 United States Federal Census Author: Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. APID: 1,5058::0
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• Source: S-2121671982 Repository: #R-2145883636 Title: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Author: Yates Publishing Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.Original data - This unique collection of records was extracted from a variety of sources including family group sheets and electronic databases. Originally, the information was deriv Note: APID: 1,7836::0
• Source: S-2123209198 Repository: #R-2145883636 Title: Public Member Trees Author: Ancestry.com Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006.Original data - Family trees submitted by Ancestry members.Original data: Family trees submitted by Ancestry members. Note: This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created. Page: Ancestry Family Trees Data: Text: http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=4100555&pid=1116

1. ↑ Source: #S-2121671982 Page: Source number: 1.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DY1. Note: http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=worldmarr_ga&h=410987&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Data: Text: Birth date: 1722 Birth place: Ge Marriage date: 1752 Marriage place: APID: 1,7836::410987
2. ↑ Source: #S-1709227537 Page: Year: 1790; Census Place: Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 8; Page: 186; Image: 375; Family History Library Film: 0568148 APID: 1,5058::306226
3. ↑ Source: #S-1709227457 Page: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 327 APID: 1,2497::1952657
4. ↑ Source: #S-1796381065 APID: 1,7249::10049087
5. ↑ Source: #S-1709165225 Page: Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots; Volume: 2; Serial: 11999; Volume: 8 APID: 1,4110::18370
6. ↑ Source: #S-1880886271 Page: Volume: 319; SAR Membership Number: 63637 APID: 1,2204::617734
7. ↑ Source: #S-1880886271 Page: Volume: 319; SAR Membership Number: 63778 APID: 1,2204::619883
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9. ↑ Source: #S-1796381065 APID: 1,7249::10049087
10. ↑ Source: #S-1880886271 Page: Volume: 319; SAR Membership Number: 63637 APID: 1,2204::617734
11. ↑ Source: #S-1880886271 Page: Volume: 319; SAR Membership Number: 63778 APID: 1,2204::619883
12. ↑ Source: #S-1709227457 Page: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 327 APID: 1,2497::1952657
13. ↑ Source: #S-1709227537 Page: Year: 1790; Census Place: Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 8; Page: 186; Image: 375; Family History Library Film: 0568148 APID: 1,5058::306226
14. ↑ Source: #S-2121671982 Page: Source number: 1.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DY1. Note: http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=worldmarr_ga&h=410987&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Data: Text: Birth date: 1722 Birth place: Ge Marriage date: 1752 Marriage place: APID: 1,7836::410987
15. ↑ Source: #S-1796381065 APID: 1,7249::10049087
16. ↑ Source: #S-1796381065 APID: 1,7249::10049087
17. ↑ Source: #S-1880886271 Page: Volume: 319; SAR Membership Number: 63637 APID: 1,2204::617734
18. ↑ Source: #S-1880886271 Page: Volume: 319; SAR Membership Number: 63778 APID: 1,2204::619883

John Philip Fishburn (1722-1795) (aka Johann, aka Philipp, aka Fischborn, aka John Philip Fishburn III, aka Philip the Pioneer ) Son of Johann Phillip Fischborn and Anna Catharina Bretz

Summary

John Philip Fishburn was born 14 May 1722 in Planig, Rhinesland, Hess, Germany, and died 22 February 1795 in Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. He married Catherina Elisabeth Bretz on 10 November 1752.

He changed the spelling of his name to Fishburn soon after he arrived in the Colonies.

John Philip is referred to in some research as "Philip the Pioneer." John Philip's place of birth has also been seen written as Planich, Hessdarmstadt, Germany.

He immigrated to America in 1749. John Philip was one of the first settlers of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. His original tract of land includes much of what is now Hershey, Pennsylvania, the Hershey Chocolate properties, and surrounding farm land.

Philip probably landed at New York as there is no record of his taking the Oath of Allegiance at Philadelphia in 1749.

At one point Philip went back to Germany and in 1752 brought his bride to be to America.

He 1st married Catharina Elisabeth Bretz (10 November 1752) and they had 9 known children together. After Catharina's death in 1788, he married Margaret Worst. They had no children.

He served in support of the Revolutionary War, and four of his sons (Philip, Ludwig, Peter, and Dietrich), served in the Patriot Army. John Philip was a farmer and a gunsmith and made and repaired guns during the war.

He died at the age of 73 years and is buried at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. He left the bulk of his land to his sons, Philip and Ludwig.

Additional Details & References

John Philip Fishburn's family bible: "John Philip Fishburn was born the 15th day of May2 in the year 1722 in Plannich in Churpfaltz Germany and was baptized and confirmed in a Lutheran congregation He came to America in 1749 and died in the month of February 22 in the year 1795 from the effects of old age reached the age of 73 years and some days in Derry Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania " Note: Derry Township, Lancaster County later became Derry Township, Dauphin County.

From William H. Egle, Annual Volume 1898, p. 147. Records Of the Ev. Lutheran Church at Campbellstown, Pennsylvania. Record of Burials. (It is not stated whether the date is that of death or burial). From this source, the following information is found (copied exactly): "1795. Feb. 24, John Philip Fishborn, b. May 24, 1722, Planich, near Creutznacht, Palatinate; sponsors, grandparents; communed; married Catharine Bretz; lived in this state 45 years; begat 9 children, 8 surviving, 4 sons and 4 daughters; married a second time in 1789; no issue; sick 5 days; aged 72 y., 9 mo.; text, Matthew xxiv, 42. (Hummelstown.)"

From the book "The Fishburns" by John Fishburn, Sunriver, Oregon, 1985: "One of the early German immigrants who settled among the Derry Scotch-Irish in Lancaster, now Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, was Johann Philipp Fischborn. In a manuscript written in 1893, Philip's great-grandson Philip B. Fishburn, writes, 'He was born in Germany in Plannich, nine miles from Kreuznach, Hessdarmstadt, May 7, 1722, and in the year 1749 he had left the old country and went on ship and came across the deep ocean into this country at New York or Philadelphia not knowing right at which place and from whence he had started out on a journey and had traveled over the hills and dales through the country in search for good land and good stones and pure good water and water power near to it suitable for grinding grain. And at last he came to the place where we are now settled down and came to a nice stream of running water pure and clear.' " (p. 1) Note: The manuscript is a chronological family history which took the author, Philip B. Fishburn 3 years to complete. It is written in a "run-on" sentence style with very little punctuation. All the nouns in the manuscript, in fact, most of the words are capitalized. The original is written on loose sheets of paper in long hand which the author had bound. In 1929, the original handwritten manuscript was in the possesion of Rev. Henry Hoffer of Hershey, Pennsylvania, whose late wife was a Fishburn. In September of that year, The State Library of Pennsylvania made photostatic copies of it for the Pennsylvania Department of Archives, where it is on file.

John Phillip Fishbourne secured deeds to land in what is now Hershey, Pennsylvania, in what was then Lancaster county. A patent for 572 acres was granted by Thomas and Richard Penn (undated). In 1767 an additional 292 acres were deeded to Philip by John Penn. Another purchase of 189 acres was recorded in April 1785. All three are recorded in the Land Office of the Department of Community Affairs, Harrisburg.

In the bibliography of H. D. French, History of Dauphin County, Warrantee of land in Derry Township, Philip Fishbourn, 50 acres, 10/14/1754.

According to Broderbund's World Family Tree Volume 8, Tree # 1838, "John Philip received a 600 acre grant from William Penn's two sons. He built a log cabin. He built a limestone house for John in 1785. He then built another house for Ludwig in 1803. The 1785 house has been renovated and still is used."

From Historical and Genealogical Notes and Queries by William H. Egle, 3rd Series, Volume 3, reprint 1970(?): "Philip Fishburn was one of the first settlers of Hummelstown. He was a gunsmith, and did good service in the Revolution repairing and making guns for the patriot army." Note: Egle's "Notes and Queries" was originally published between 1879 and 1895 as a series of newspaper columns in the Harrisburg "Daily Telegraph," then carried forward and published in five annual volumes between 1896 and 1900. The columns (and offprints of the columns which appeared in pamphlet form) were reprinted in seven volumes between the years 1894 and 1896.

Catherina Elisabeth Bretz was born 7 September 1724 in Germany, and died 9 October 1788 in Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pa.. She married John Philip Fishburn III on 10 November 1752, son of Johann Philipp Fischborn II.

Catherina Elisabeth Bretz's name is found in an early Fishburn Bible belonging to the John Fishburn family of Muskatine, Iowa. She is named as the wife of Philip Fischborn (who was born on 14 May 1722) and the mother of Philip Fischborn (who was born on 15 November 1754). The page from the Bible is written in German. The Bible gives Catherina's maiden name as Bretz and her place of birth as "Europa."

Details of Johann Phillip’s German Ancestors

In the original copy of the history of the Johan Philip Fishburn Family by Philip B. Fishburn, 1893, which is on file in the State Library at Harrisburg, the first Johann Philipp Fischborn is designated as Johann Philipp Fischborn I and his son, as Johann Philipp Fischborn II. The third John Philip Fishburn, the immigrant who came to America in 1749 is III and his son, the American born John Philip Fishburn is designated as IV.

The following birth and death information can be found in the The Fishburns by John Fishburn, Sunriver, Oregon, rev 1992 (p. 6-7).

Generation No. 1

Hans Fischborn was born 1570 in Germany. Hans died after 1637 in Germany. His spouse has not been identified.

Generation No. 2

Philipp Fischborn was born circa 1595 in Germany. Philipp died before 1652. His spouse has not been identified.

Generation No. 3

Johannes (Hans) Fischborn was born circa 1630 in Germany. Johannes died before 1682. He married (1) Margaretha Zeimer/Zehmer 22 February 1652 in Kreuznach, Rhineland, Germany. She was born circa 1630. She was the daughter of Philipp Zeimer/Zehmer. Margaretha died before 1655.

Children: i. Johann Philipp Fischborn I, born 1652/1653, died 1722/23. iii. Johann Caspar Fischborn, born circa 1655 in Germany. He married (1) Anna Maria Emmerich 18 February 1685 in Germany. She was born about 1660 in Germany. Anna died before 1725 in Germany. Johann married (2) Mrs. Maria Agnes Nidan 2 October 1725 in Germany. She was born in Germany. Maria died before 1733 in Germany. Johann married (3) Mrs. Anna Elisabetha Kappel Weissgerber in Germany. iii. Apollonia Fischborn, born in Germany.

Johannes (Hans) Fischborn married (2) Anna Catharina ?, born ?, died after 1682 in Germany.

Generation No. 4

Johann Philipp Fischborn I was born 1652/1653 in Planig, Germany. Johann died 1722/23 in Germany. He married (1) Anna Ottilia Brandt 1674/1675. She was born circa 1652. Anna died 1691/1692, at the age of 39.

Children: i. Johannes Fischborn, born 1679/80, died before 1761.He married (1) Anna Clara Raupersheimer/Raubensheimer 17 April 1708 in Germany. She was born 22 December 1685 and died before 1724. He married (2) Anna Margaretha Zehmer/Zähmer 15 February 1724 in Germany. She was born circa 1687. ii. Johann Casper, baptized 7 May 1682, died before December 1710. He married Anna Barbara Dhüringer/Thüringer 21 August 1708. She was baptized 24 January 1685. iii. Anna Margaretha, born 30 July 1684. iv. Philipp Dietrich, baptized 18 June 1688.

Johann Philipp Fischborn I married (2) Anna Ottilia Giertz 15 January 1692 in Germany. She was baptized 19 December 1652 in Germany. She was the daughter of Simon Giertz and Anna ?. Anna died 1725 in Germany.

  Children: i. Matthias Fischborn, baptized 25 October 1693 in Germany. He married Anna Elisabetha Dhüringer/Thüringer about 1714/1715 in Germany. She was baptized 27 August 1692 in Germany. Matthias died before 1749 in Germany. ii. Johan Gerhard Fischborn, born about 1695 in Germany. He married (1) Maria Elisabetha ?. circa 1720-22. She was born about 1702 in Germany. Maria died 25 May 1730 in Germany. Johan married (2) Anna Catharina Franz 30 November 1730 in Germany. She was born about 1700 in Germany. Anna died 7 February 1744 in Germany. Johan Gerhard died before 1744 in Germany. iii. Johann Phillip Fischborn II, born 27 November 1697, died 27 September 1774. iv. Anna Ottilia Fischborn, born 7 August 1699 in Germany. She married Johannes Öhler 8 July 1721 in Germany. He was baptized 29 September 1693 in Germany. v. Johann Anton Fischborn, baptized 9 March 1703 in Planig, Hessdarmstadt, Germany. Johann died 1758 in Pennsylvania. He married Anna Barbara Bretz 23 October 1725. She was born 2 June 1703 in Germany. Anna died after 1764 in Pennsylvania. Child: Conrad Fishburn, born 19 August 1730, died 6 March 1802. vi. Johan Adam Fischborn, born 25 December 1706 in Germany. He married (1) Maria Magdalena Petri 15 October 1726. Maria died before 1749 in America. Johan Adam married (2) Anna Elizabeth Keppler 3 September 1749. Anna died in America. Johan Adam died in America.

Generation No. 5

Johann Phillip Fischborn II was born 27 November 1697 in Planig, Hessdarmstadt, Germany. Johann died 27 September 1774 in Germany at the age of 76. He married Anna Catharina Bretz 8 July 1721 in Planig, Kreuznach, Hessdarmstadt, Germany. She was born 10 March 1703 in Planig, Hessdarmstadt, Germany. She was the daughter of Johann Adam Bretz and Ottilia Schultheiss. Anna died 20 November 1772 in Germany at the age of 69.

Children: i. Johann Philipp Fishburn III, born 7 May 1722, died 22 February 1795. ii. Maria Margaretha Fischborn, baptized 27 December 1723 in Planig, Hessdarmstadt, Germany. She married Nikolas Roth. iii. Johann Adam Fischborn, born 22 February 1727 in Planig, Hessdarmstadt, Germany. iv. Maria Ottilia Fischborn, born 23 February 1729 in Planig, Hessdarmstadt, Germany. She married Johann Philipp Müller 26 July 1761. He was born circa 1725. Johann died 11 December 1800, at the age of 76. Maria died 1797, at the age of 67. v. Johann Jacob Fischborn, born 21 July 1731 in Planig, Hessdarmstadt, Germany. vi. Johannes Fischborn, born 26 December 1736 in Planig, Hessdarmstadt, Germany. vii. Anna Elizabetha Fischborn, born 28 October 1739 in Planig, Hessdarmstadt, Germany. viii. Johann Peter Fischborn, born 6 September 1744 in Planig, Hessdarmstadt, Germany. He married Maria Elisabeth Bretz about 1766/1767. She was born 11 April 1746. Maria died 9 February 1824, at the age of 77. Johann died 9 October 1824, at the age of 80.

Details of Johann Phillip’s Marriage & Children

Johann Philipp was born 7 May 1722 in Planig, Hessdarmstadt, Germany, died 22 February 1795 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, at the age of 72, and was buried at the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania.

He married Catherine Elizabeth Bretz 10 November 1752 in Pennsylvania. She was born 27 September 1724 in Germany. She was the daughter of Johann Bretz and Ottilia Diehl. Catherine died 7 October 1788 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, at the age of 64; she may have been buried at the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania.

  Children:

i. Maria Margaret Fishburn, born 24 May 1753 in Derry Township, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. She married Martin Peter Greiner circa 1772 in Pennsylvania, USA. He was born 14 March 1754 in Warwick Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. He was the son of Valentine Greiner and Anna Barbara Bretz. Martin died 2 May 1820 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, at the age of 66, and was buried 1820 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Maria died 26 April 1827 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, at the age of 73, and was buried 1827 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. ii. Johan Phillip Fishburn, was born 15 November 1754 in Derry Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Johan died 7 September 1851 in Derry Township, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, at the age of 96, and was buried at the Fishburn United Brethren Church Cemetery in Hershey, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. He married (1) Anna Barbara Greiner 14 August 1780 in Pennsylvania. She was born 26 May 1759 in Warwick Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. She was the daughter of Valentine Greiner and Anna Barbara Bretz. Anna died 19 June 1790 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, at the age of 31, and was buried in Hummlestown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. He married (2) Anna Mariah Hack 25 December 1792 in Pennsylvania. She was born 9 June 1771 in Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Michael Haak and Sabina Schaffer. Anna died 29 August 1854, at the age of 83, and was buried at the Fishburn United Brethren. Church Cemetery in Hershey, Dauphin, Pennsylvania iii. Johan Ludwig Fishburn, born 3 September 1756 in Derry Township, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. He married Catherine Grimm circa 1789. She was born 1768 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania. Catherine died 21 May 1817 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, at the age of 49. Ludwig died 30 March 1846 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, at the age of 89. Both were buried at the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. iv. Peter Fishburn, born 16 April 1758 in Derry Township, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. He married Catharine Myers. She was born 2 February 1766. Catharine died 17 April 1840, at the age of 74. Peter died 16 February 1825. vi. Johan Dietrich Fishburn, born 29 January 1760 in Derry Township, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. He married Catharine Burckardt 2 March 1784. She was born circa 1764 and died 1822. Deitrich died October 1822, at the age of 62. vii. Anthony Fishburn, born 1 June 1762 in Derry Township, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, died 12 Dec 1782, at the age of 20, and was buried at the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, viii. Maria Magdalene Fishburn, born 10 February 1765 in Derry Township, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. She married John Reigart. He was born 1756. John died 20 June 1849 in Pennsylvania. Maria died 25 June 1836. Both were buried at the Lutheran Graveyard, Hummelstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. They had at least one child: David Reigart, b. 1796 and d. 1884; he married Hanna Abrams, b. 1804 and d. 1831. John Reigart's father was Jacob Reigart, b. 1720 and 19 March 1802. ix. Catharine Fishburn, born 13 August 1767 in Derry Township, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. She married Daniel Baum 1787. He was born 30 January 1759. Daniel died 30 December 1839, at the age of 80. Catharine died 30 September 1824, at the age of 57. Both may have been buried at the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. x. Anna Maria Fishburn, born 3 April 1769 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania. She married John A. Greiner 1787. He was born 18 February 1766 in Warwick Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. He was the son of Valentine Greiner and Anna Barbara Bretz. John died September 1832 in Augusta, Virginia, USA, at the age of 66, and was buried in Verona, Augusta, Virginia, USA. Anna died 11 September 1856 in Augusta, Virginia, USA, at the age of 87, and was buried in Verona, Augusta, Virginia, USA.

At least two of John Philip Fishburn III's children are known to have migrated to Middle River, Augusta County, Va.: Anna Maria (and her husband John A. Greiner), and John Detrick (and his wife Catherine Burkhardt).  

About the Fishburn Name

The name Fishburn has been seen spelled quite a few different ways: Fischborn, Fishborn, Fishburn, and sometimes Fishburne. The following is an excerpt from the original copy of the history of the Johan Philip Fishburn Family by Philip B. Fishburn, 1893, which is on file in the State Library at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This is the last paragraph of that manuscript: "We find in this record that the name Fishburn is spelled in three different ways namely in 1744 three foreigners came to this contra and each of them had spelled his name Fischborn and five years later in 1749 the grate grate grandfather settled in this contra and he spelled his name Fishborn and did Ludwich his son and I think all of Ludwich children and grandchildren spelled Fishborn. Now Philip a brother to Ludwich and I seen his own handwriting and he had spelled his name Fishburn and so far all his childrens and grandchildrens so it seems to me that I and others are on the wrong track to spell Fishburn because the identical name was spelled Fishborn and another thing that makes me believe that Fishburn is not altogether true because we all know that a fish is born in the water and not on dry land and now it seem to me thats not much worth and use to me to change the spellings Fishburn to Fishborn because I was teached for more than fifty years ago when I went to school to spell Fishburn."

According to Broderbund's World Family Tree Volume 8, Tree # 1838, "Fishburn name is Scottish for Fish Creek. Fishburns immigrated to Black Forest in Germany about 1349. Fishburns were seafarers and may have originated at small Arctic island of Jan Mayes (east of Greenland and north of Iceland....