Maria Elisabetha Merck (1705 - 1792)

Born 27 Jun 1705 in York, Adams County, Province of Pennsylvania

Ancestors

Wife of Johann Heinrich (Eschbach) Ashbaugh — married 1738 in York, York, Province of Pennsylvania

Descendants

Died 1792 at about age 86 in Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA

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Biography

Maria Elizabeth was the wife of Johann Heinrich Eschbach.

Johann Heinrich Eschbach arrived in Philadelphia on the Winter Galley, Sept 5, 1738, from Rotterdam with a stop in Deal, England. Following German naming customs of the day, when two first names are given, then the first, Johann, is a Saint’s name and the middle name Heinrich was his call name.If only one name is given then that is the call name.Heinrich or Henry is recorded as being 32, which puts his birth date around 1706, likely somewhere in or near Germany.

The Canadian Ashbaugh family has insisted for the last few generations that Henry came from Upper Palatine in Germany.However, I have learned that this means different things to different people and different researchers, and can be construed as referring to different areas of Germany.This family tradition can only be considered speculation until proven.

Henry’s signature was recorded on the ships log and on an Oath of Allegiance to the King. The signature on his will of 1781 is the same signature.Henry signed his name Johann Heinrich Eschbach when he arrived in Philadelphia but his usual signature would have been Heinrich Eschbach. The Captain of the Winter Galley, Captain Paynter, did not record the names of the 113 women or children on board so we don’t know if he traveled alone or not. Also, Captain Paynter claimed 252 passengers but he may have altered the figures somewhat to save paying landing fees. Some sources claim there were 360 passengers on the Winter Galley.

Henry may have been accompanied by his wife, Maria Elizabeth or he may have met her on the ship or after arriving.There is a possibility that at least one child and possibly more than one, could have been on board with them, but again this is speculation until proven through documentation or circumstance.

Birth

Birth:

Date: 1720

Place: York, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States

Death

Death:

Date: 1792

Place: Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States

Age: 71-72

Marriage

Husband: Johann Heinrich Eschbach

Wife: Maria Elisabetha Merck

Child: Andrew Ashbaugh

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: Johannes Ashbaugh

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: Hannah Ashbaugh

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: Margaret Ashbaugh

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: Frederick Ashbaugh

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: Elizabeth Ashbaugh

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: Sarah Ashbaugh

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Marriage:

Date: 1738

Place: York, York, Pennsylvania ^[1][2][3]

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S-1375256102 Page: Source number: 2195.003; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: . Note: http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=worldmarr_ga&h=34372&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Data: Text: Birth date: 1706 Birth place: Gr Marriage date: Marriage place: of PA APID: 1,7836::34372
2. ↑ Source: #S-1375256102 Page: Source number: 2195.009; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: . Note: http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=worldmarr_ga&h=389796&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Data: Text: Birth date: 1706 Birth place: Gr Marriage date: Marriage place: of PA APID: 1,7836::389796
3. ↑ Source: #S-1375256102 Page: Source number: 2195.013; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: . Note: http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=worldmarr_ga&h=389763&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Note: Data: Text: Birth date: 1706 Birth place: Gr Marriage date: Marriage place: of PA APID: 1,7836::389763

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Acknowledgments

Thank you to Cindy Anderson for creating WikiTree profile Merck-17 through the import of Ashbaugh Family Tree.ged on Sep 4, 2013. Click to the Changes page for the details of edits by Cindy and others.