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1 Johannes  "John" BENTZ1,2
Birth: 1708/9 [he was 23 on the ship's list of 1732], Probably Germany
Father: Unknown.
Immigration: 25 Sept 1732, Loyal Judith to Phily from Rotterdam via Cowes [Isle of Wight] Death: 1778. He was Of Dover Township, York Co, Pa  1770 in deed of sale, but , According to Hamme, died 1778 Manchester Twp. , now West Manchester Twp, York .Co, Pa  4 Resided: Lancaster & York Co formed from Lancaster Co, Pa. Dover twp, York County [Manchester [now West Manchester, York ]. See Notes on Johann Bentz
and also  John Bentz Hamme's Entry on Johannes Bentz [written ca 1944]
Religion: Lutheran [he was one of the cosignators of the Charter for Christ Lutheran Church in York, Pa., signed September 173364].
Burial: "buried on his plantation at the north side and quite close to his house, where, in 1941 several tombstones were still standing. It is quite possible his wife was buried there with him" 4
Occupation: Yeomen [farmer].  Civic Duties: Supervisor of highways, Overseer of Poor. Detail on these Entries
Spouse: Maria Magdalena
Children Of Johannes and Maria Magdalena Bentz and their baptismal records -the children are viewable in link with their baptismal records and sponsors when known. and are credited to two sources:  Christ Lutheran York and Rev Lischy's records

Alias:  The Bentz name appears variously spelled, and often spelled with variants by the same scribe [ie Rev Lischy in his baptismal  records on the family and Christ Lutheran Records also  regarding children's baptsims]. The signed oath of allegiance record indicates that John Bentz signed his name Johannes BENZ.

Occupation Detail: Yeomen [farmer], as mentioned in deed of sale to Reitinger 1770. In addition he seemed to serve as well in various civic roles. There is a John Bens, supervisor of highways, Manchester Township, 1759, 1760 and a  John Pence, overseer of the poor, Manchester Township, 176561
 
 
Notes on Johann Bentz
  • John and his wife first settled in Lancaster County in that portion which became York64. He and his wife pertained to Lancaster County  at least from 1738 when first born child Michael is found in the records of Christ Lutheran [now of York County]  . This portion of Lancaster became York when that county was form in 1749.  A Land Warrant was  issued to John Bentz of Dover Township64 1749 in Manchester Twp, York county and that land was sold by John Bentz of Dover Township, York County in 1770, with a neighbor bordering that land  in the 1770 deed of sale being Michael BENTZ, John's  son. The land that John bought in 1749 was on,the Little Conewago Creek, about midway between the Bull Road and the Carlisle Road, adjoining the lands of Martin Bower and Philip Kreber.
  • [D 357  O 31 1770. John Bens of Dover Twp. yeoman & Magdalena his wife: to Stephen Rietinger: for  L350: a warrant right granted the grantor N 22 1749, for 150 acres along the Conewago Creek in Manchester Twp. [Deed Evidences] ]
  • See Land Warrant 1749 and Deed of Sale 1770, which describes exactly where the land was located.
  • John and Magdalena Bentz's  son Michael is found present 1814 in discussion of the land in Manchester twp, relevant to subsequent deeds of sales by the Reitingers, and is found as a bordering owner, up to 1814 when the Reitinger deed study stops.
  • I can not account for John  being "of Dover Township" in 1770 deed of sale to Ritinger, while he is buried on his plantation in West Manchester Twp in 177864., unless the "on his plantation" refers to his son Michael's land, part of which appears to have formerly been John's, but later to his son Michael.
  • More on the Land Warrant 1749

    • A Land Warrant is a right to survey, and in 1749 John Bentz of Dover Township received a proprietary warrant giving him that right in the newly formed [from Lancaster County] York, County Pa, in the township of Manchester. In 1770 John Bentz of Dover Township sold it.
     
     John [found as Johannes PENCE] bought a land warrant of 149 acres of  land in Manchester Nov 22 of 1749 as found in York County Records.62 . John Bentz Hammein his Descendants of John Bentz describes this proprietary warrant of that same date  as " In the new county of York,...a Proprietors Warrant for 163 acres of land in Manchester Twp. , now West Manchester Township, along the Little Conewago Creek, about midway between the Bull Road and the Carlisle Road, adjoining the lands of Martin Bower and Philip Kreber. A portion of this land was deeded October 31,1770, to Stephen Reittinger, later Stephen Reittinger and wife sold this to George Nailor" 64
    When John Bentz sold his land in  1770 he is clearly  said to be of Dover Township, York County. On 31 Oct of that year, John BENS of Dover Township, County of York, Yeomen, and his wife Magdalena sold to Stephen Ridinger for 350 pounds land in Manchester Township, 150 acres beginning at Conowago Creek in Manchester S 80 E 60 perches to a post set by Michael Bentz [John's son], S 53 E 116 perches to a post, then by Martin Bower's line N 58 E 93 perches to a post, thence N 15 W 46 perches to a white oak, thence by the land of Phillip Kreber N 25 W 139 perches to a white oak tree thence N 56 W 34 perches to a post, then S 62 W 80 perches to Conowago Creek, thence up the said creek the several courses thereof to the place of beginning Containing 163 acres more or less.
    John and Magdalena Bentz's  son Michael is found present 1814 in discussion of that land in Manchester relevant to subsequent deeds of sales by the Reitingers, and is found as a bordering owner, up to 1814 when the deed study stops.
    See Deed Abstracts: Reidinger Family Location: York County, Pennsylvania. In which the original Bentz sale to Ritinger, and then the subsequent Ritinger sales clearly showing Michael as neighbor, can be found.
  • See John Bentz Hamme's Entry on Johannes Bentz from  The Descendants of Johannes Bentz as compiled by John Bentz Hamme  written ca 1944
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    Spouse of Johannes Bentz: Magdalena [Maria Magdalena] 6,7 To Children of John BENTZ and Maria Magdalena


     
    John Bentz Hamme's Entry on Johannes Bentz from  The Descendants of Johannes Bentz as compiled by John Bentz Hamme  written ca 1944

    Jane, a fellow descendant ,  transcribed her grandmotherís notes which themselves relied  on  work compiled by John Bentz Hamme and she 
    passed them along to me. According to that record,   this John Bentz took the oath of allegiance on 1732 arriving on the Loyal Judith from Rotterdam. For the entirity of this record see The Descendants of Johannes Bentz as compiled by John Bentz Hamme   written ca 1944. 
    Caveat Emptor. This writer has found some errors in the text. My Comments are given in italics and red. Otherwise, the text is unchanged.

    Hamme's entry states for Johannes BENTZ:

    ìJohn Bentz, our emigrant ancestor was born, probably in the Palatinate of the Rhine in 1707 [Loyal Judith shows he was 23 making his birth 1708/9 without variance to the year given for that ship record]  The place of birth and the name of his parents are not known. At the age of 23 years he, in company with an older brother Michael, aged 27 years, sailed from Rotterdam in the ship Loyal Judith with Robert Turpin as Master. They arrived at Philadelphia and took the oath of allegiance September 25,1732. [caveat emptor, no proof has been provided that these two were siblings-see Ship Loyal Judith and brief discussion of these two]
    He and his wife, Maria Magdalena, came to York County, then known as Lancaster County. On November 22,1749 John Bentz of Dover Twp. In the new county of York, was given a Proprietors Warrant for 163 acres of land in Manchester Twp. , now West Manchester Township, along the Little Conewago Creek, about midway between the Bull Road and the Carlisle Road, adjoining the lands of Martin Bower and Philip Kreber. A portion of this land was deeded October 31,1770, to Stephen Reittinger, later Stephen Reittinger and wife sold this to George Nailor. [editorís note, see deed transcript above] This tract then joined lands of Henry Bensil, Philip Kreber, Peter Lind formerly Martin Bower, and Michael Bentz.
    John Bentz was a Lutheran and one of the signers of the Charter for Christ Lutheran Church in York, Pa., signed September 1733. He died in 1778 and was buried on his plantation at the north side and quite close to his house, where, in 1941 several tombstones were still standing, but the inscriptions were entirely obliterated. There is no record of the death of his wife. It is quite likely that she was also buried there.
    They had issue as follows:
    (2) John Michael Bentz b. September 19,1735
    (2) John Joseph Bentz  b. September 21 & Bapt. November 10,1738, Wit present were Joseph Beyer, Martin Bauer and Elizabeth Wolf
    (2)Anna Elizabeth Bentz b. January 3,1741, Bapt. January 27,1741. Wit. present, Peter and Ann Wolf
    (2)Maria Dorothy Bentz  b. June 14,1743, bapt. June 19,1743. Wit. present Martin Weigel and wife.
    (2)John Philip Bentz b. January 14,1745, bapt. February 9, 1745. Wit. present Martin Weigel"
    (2)John Bentz, a twin to J. Philip. Wit. present John and Dorothy Schramm and Anna Maria Schramm
    (2)Maria Margaretha Bentz b. September 30,1746, bapt. January 1747. Wit. present Jacob and Dorothy Schramm
    (2) John Martin Bentz b. February 19,1749
    (2) Anna Maria Bentz b. April 21, 1751
    (2)Johannes Henirich Bentz b. ? bapt by Rev. Jacob Leschey July 3,1757 î


    Missing Child:  Hamme does not include the last child Hans Peter "Peter" BENTZ, found in Lishy's baptismal records and  belonging in this Child list.

    See Children and their baptismal records of Johannes and Maria Magdalena BENTZ

     

     

    Children of John Bentz and Maria Magdalena his wife:

    Baptismal Records of the Children of Johannes BENTZ and his wife Maria Magdalena are found in two separate baptismal sources, that of Christ Lutheran in York, and that of Rev Jacob Lishy. These Records show the variance of spellings for this surname, even by the same scribe [ie. Rev Lischy a reformed minister]  or same record source [ie Christ Lutheran records]

     
     

    1.1 ìMichaelî John Michael BENTZ  [PATRIOT] 


    Birth: 19 Sep 1735, Manchester Twp, York Co, Pa; birth record in Christ Luth, York64
    "98. John Michael b S 19 1735 son of John Bentz"  XVI. ...Church Records  Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young".61
    Bapt: Baptized Christ Lutheran, York 9 Oct 173564
    Death:   181764  [January 10,1818 ,will probated61, WestÝManchesterÝtsp, Ýexecutors were Peter Bentz and Jacob Weigel]64 See Will Abstracts Below
    Burial: 1817, on his plantation, with his father, on inherited land64 According to Hamme, He inherited his fatherís land, resided West Manchester, and was buried there, next to his father.64  [John Bentz was of Dover Township, York County when he bought the land in Manchester 1749, and of Dover Township, York County when he sold in 1770. I have not found proof John the father resided in Manchester Township. ]
    Will Abstract
    Alias: His 2nd wife is referred to and found as Margaret PENTZ in some records61
    Occupation: Yeoman [farmer]
    Revolutionary Service: Resided: Found in records for Manchester Township, York County, and is also found in records for Newberry Township. Penna Michael Bentz is clearly named as a bordering neighbor in his father's deed of sale of land in Manchester to Stephen Ritinger, for whom's wife he was a will witness. Michael continues to be named in records of subsequent sales of that same land through to 1814 when the Reitinger study providing this information, ceases. See Reitinger Deeds in which the above can be found amidst others where he is also mentioned. In settlement of his estate, Newberry property is mentioned:3G  10 Ap 16 1819. Exrs. of Michael Bentz of West Manchester Twp.: to Michael Fetrow: for L351: two tracts in Newberry Twp., (a) 50  acres bouoght by decedent Ap 25 1787 from John Updegraff & Anna his wife, (b) 25 acres  bought O 18 1783 from James Bonine. [From Evidences]

    1st Spouse: Catherine Elizabeth KAUFFMAN10

    Marr: 27 Oct 175510
    Children of Michael Bentz and first wife Catherine Eliz Kauffman: 2nd Spouse: Margaret ROLET OR ROLETTE64, 61 Married: after Jl 20 1771 [date of baptism of Anna Maria where mother is clearly identified as Catherine]

    Michael Bentz's Will Abstract:
    ìMichel Bentz of West Manchester Township yeoman
    date     1811        probated Ja 10 1818
    wife Margaret
     Peter, Jacob, Catharina wife of John Eighinger, Elizabeth wife of John Schrom deceased.
    grandchildren Thomas Himes, Mary Himesî66    		 Michael Bentz's  will abstract [alternate transcription] 
    ì---Ý--,Ý1811ÝÝÝÝÝÝJanuaryÝ10,Ý1818Ý
    Bentz,ÝMichael.ÝÝ
    Executors:ÝÝPeterÝBentzÝandÝJacobÝWeygle.ÝÝ
    WestÝÝManchesterÝTownship.Ý
    Wife:ÝÝMargaretÝBentz.ÝÝ
    Children:ÝÝPeter,ÝJacob,ÝCatharineÝm.ÝJohnÝÝ Eichingers,ÝandÝElizabethÝm.ÝJohnÝSchroms.Ýî9

    I.  Adminstrators', Executors' and Guardians' Accounts
    Jl  2 1819  Michael Bentz of West Manchester Township.
    Balance of $2400.67.5


     

    Entry for Michael Bentz from John Bentz Hamme's " The John Bentz Descendants as Compiled by John Bentz Hamme," written  ca 1944.
    [See link for text in entirity-John Bentz Hamme was born in the 1860s.
    CAVEAT EMPTOR- I have found errors in this work and have attempted to identify them when known, but all researchers are encouraged to utilize this text as an outline with which to seek primary evidence]
    ìJohn Michael Bentz, born in Manchester Township, York County September 19,1735, baptized in Christ Lutheran at York, Pa., October 9,1735. He married October 27,1755, Catherine Elizabeth Kauffman, a daughter of Christian Kauffman of the town of Dover, York Co., Pa. The date of her birth is not known. She died young and was buried at the Warrington Meeting House in Warrington Township, York County, Pa.

    John Michael Bentz served as a private in the American Revolution in Captain Jacob Beister's Company, Fifth Battallion, York County Associators, commanded by Col. William Rankin, (see Prowell's History, page 263). He was later a private in Captain Reinhart Bott's Company, Fifth Battallion, York Co. Militia from Manchester Township in 1780. (see Prowell's History, page 276)

    He lived on his plantation of 74 acres in Manchester, now West Manchester Township, York Co., Pa., it being part of the original Tract granted to his father by the Proprietaries in 1749. Here he died and, like his father, was buried thereon in 1817.

    They had issue as follows:

    (3)John Peter Bentz b. in W. Manchester Twp. September 8,1758 [Text is in error- John Peter Bentz is found in baptismal records as a brother, not son, to Michael.]
    (3)John Jacob Bentz B.    June 24,1762, Bapt. October 31,1762, Wit. Jacob Weigel, son of Martin also Margaret Kauffman, of Christian
    (3)Maria Elizabeth Bentz b. May 31,1760, bapt. August 10,1760. Wit. Peter Bentz and wife Cath. Elizabeth, she m. John Schramm.
    (3)Maria Catherine, birth date not known, m. John Eichinger
    (3)Maria Magdalena, b. June 8,1769, bapt. July 12,1769, m. Himes, they had 2 children : Thomas and Mary Himes.

    The will of John Michael Bentz was probated January 10,1818. His executors were Peter Bentz and Jacob Weigel, his widow, who was his second wife, was Margaret nee Rolet or Rolette. There were no children.

    His estate consisted of a plantation in West Manchester Township adjoining the lands of Baltzer Hamme, George Nailer and others, containing 74 acres, also a plantation in Newberry Twp. , containing 80 acres.

    His widow Margaret' s will was probated November 18,1820, Andrew Stough was the executor. She left all her property to her sister Margaret Rolet, widow of John Hubley.î10


     

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    1.2 John Joseph BENTZ20,4


    Birth: 21 Sep 1738, Records  Christ Lutheran, York, penna20
    Bapt: 10 Nov 1738, Witnesses:Joseph Beyer, Martin Bauer &Elizabeth Wolf4
    ì 99. John Joseph b S 21 1738 son of John Bentzî Records Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.5

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    1.3 Anna Elizabeth BENTZ21, 4

    Birth: 3 Jan 1741, Records  Christ Lutheran, York, Penna21
    Bapt: 27 Jan 1741, Christ Lutheran Records. Witness present: Peter and Ann Wolf4
    ì102. Anna Elizabeth b Ja 3 1741 daughter of John Bentzî Records Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.5

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    1.4 Maria Dorothea [Maria Dorothy] BENTZ22,23

    Birth: 14 Jun 1743, Records  Christ Lutheran, York, Penna24
    Bapt: 19 Jun 1743, Witnesses present: Martin Weigel and wife4

    ì100. Maria Dorthea b Je 14 1743 daughter of John Bentz ìRecords Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.5
     

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    1.5 John Philip ìPhilipî BENTZ25


    Birth: 14 Jan 1744, Records  Christ Lutheran, York.25
    Bapt: 9 Feb 1745/Mr 17 1745., by Jacob Lischy. Witness present: Martin Weigel26,27 Alias: Philip Pens in marriage record IF the marriage is his, see spouse under research below. There is another John Philip BENTZ known present in York in the same time frame. See detail on the other Philip. .
    Resided: May be the Philip Bentz of York Town, York County, penna. See the Are these He? entries on land below. Died: Unknown at present. May be the Philip Bentz of York died ca 1781. Spouse Under Research: Elisabeth Sasseman5 Marr: 24 May 1768,  Strayer's Lutheran, Dover Twp., York County, Penna5
    Are these he? Philip's  adulthood identity is under research: there IS a John Philip of York who was naturalized 1765  [p. 394  John Philip Pentz of York took the Sacrement as required by Act of Parliament Ap 9 1765,  naturalized Ap 10 1765 at a Supreme Court at Philadelphia.5], having  arrived 1738 [Johan Philip Bens, aged 27 years, on the ship NANCY, William Wallace, master, from Rotterdam, but last from Dover in Old England. Took the Oath of Allegiance to King George the Second and the Oath of Abjuration of the Jacobite pretensions to the throne, on S 20 1738, at the  Court House in Philadelphia. as required by Act of Parliament Ap 9 1765, naturalized Ap 10 1765 at a Supreme Court at Philadelphia.] p. 394  John Philip Pentz of York took the Sacrement as required by Act of Parliament Ap 9 1765,  naturalized Ap 10 1765 at a Supreme Court at Philadelphia.5]  who could be the John Philip Bentz below mentioned instead of our elusive Philip here under discussion. Still, the following are given for further research. To Children of John Bentz and Maria Magdalena his wife
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    1.6 John BENTZ30, 27, 31

    Birth: 14 Jan 1745, records Christ Lutheran , York, Penna30
    Bapt: Mr 17 1745., by Jacob Lischy27, 31,; Witnesses present John and Dorothy Schramm and Anna Maria Schramm31

    ì104. John b Ja 14 1744 son of John BentzîChrist Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.5
    ì  Records of Jacob Lischy V.D.M. (Reformed), tr. by H. J. Young. p  27   7. John Philip & John, sons of John & Maria Magdalena Pens, bp Mr 17 1745."5

    Spouse   [Under Research] : Philippina PALLI32

    Marr: 10 Jan 1769, Strayer's Lutheran, Dover Twp., York, Penna32

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    1.7 Maria Margaret [Maria Margaretha] BENTZ33, 4

    Birth: 30 Sep 1746, Records  Christ Lutheran, York.34
    Bapt: Jan 1747, Witnesses present Jacob and Dorothy Schramm4
    Alias: Maria Margaretha/dau of John Pens35

    ì101. Maria Margaret b S 30 1746 daughter of John Bentz.î Records Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.5

    Spouse Under Research: Michael UHRICH36
    ì Strayer's Lutheran, Dover Twp. Translated by G. R. Seiffert....:   71. My 24 1768. Michael Uhrich m Maria Margaret dau of John Pens.íî5
    [Although it is clear that Maria Margaret Bentz married Michael Uhrich, that it is THIS Maria Margaret is not yet proven]


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    1.8 John Martin BENTZ38,4

    Birth: 19 Feb 1749, Records  Christ Lutheran, York, penna38
    Alias: John Martin Pentz in his birth record

    ì108. John Martin Pentz son of John & May Magdalena b F 17 1749.î Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.5
    The May is either a secretarial or transcription error for Mary Magdalena .

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    1.9 Anna Maria BENTZ39,4

    Birth: 21 Apr 1751, Christ Lutheran Reoords, York, Penna39,4

    ì110. Anna Maria Pentz dau of John & Magdalena b Ap 8 1751.îChrist Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young5

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    1.10 Johannes Heinrich BENTZ4


    Bapt: 3 Jul 1757/ Jl 8 1757, bapt by Rev. Jacob Lischy40,41
    Alias: John Henry in Lishyís records, son of John and Maria Magdalena BENS
    Revolutionary Service: He is found in the list of Associators of York Town 1776.
     ì Records of Jacob Lischy V.D.M. (Reformed), tr. by H. J. Young.
    p 111  10. John Henry, son of John & Maria Magdalena Bens, bp Jl 8 1757.î5

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    1.11 Peter ì[Hans Peter] [John Peter] [Johan Peter] BENTZ  [PATRIOT]

    SEE Link for his Dedicated PAGE with sources and MUCH more additional Info


    This direct line ancestor is incorrectly shown as a son to Michael Bentz, his eldest brother, in the John Bentz Hamme Study of ca 1944.

    Birth: 8 Sep 1758
    Bapt: 25 Nov 1759, by Jacob Lischy; York Co., PA

    Death: 6 May 1823, Conewago Township, York Co., Penna ìin his 65th yearî Burial: Quickel's Cemetery, Conewago Twp.
    Alias: Johan Peter in his baptismal record/ Peter Benss In His Daughter Mariaís Marriage Record/Peter Pens in dtr Susannaís bapt record/ Hans Peter Benns In Tombstone Inscription/
    Revolutionary Serviceìserved as a Private in the American Revolution, in Capt. Simon Copenheaverís Company, First Battallion of York Co., Associators.  He saw service with the Flying Camp in New Jersey about Perth Amboy. (see Prowell's History, p. 273). He also was a private in Capt. Martin Shetterís Co., Fifth Class, York Co., Militia for the year 1782, (see Prowell's History,p. 273)
    He drew pension in 1818. While living in that part of Newberry Twp. Which later became a part of Conewago Twp., he was assessed in 1782 for 16 acres of land, 1 horse and 1 cow, his tax was 1 L. 2s. 6d.î10
    [ ed note: The above would indicate he served with Col Michael Swopeís Flying Brigade]

    Spouse: Anna Maria îMaryî HUMICKHAUSEN

    Marr: 4 Dec 1774, Lancaster, PA, First Reformed CongregationÝ59,60

    Children: [See Link for spouses and progeny all children, and Michael's own Dedicated page which continues writer's direct line]


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    Sources For This Page [John Bentz and maria Magdalena his wife, and Their Children]

    1. Johannes, father of Johan Peter appears in the Baptismal records of Jacob Lischy, VMD. ; records of the Quickels cemetery of Quickels'church in Conewago twp. according to one online researcher as presented below. However, where I have found him in Lishy's records, no church has been included.
     ì The Peter Bentz who married Anna Maria Hummrickhausern was born Hans Peter Bentz on 8-9-1758 d. 6-5-1823 according to records of the Quickels cemetery of Quickels'church in Conewago twp, York Co. Anna Maria b. 13-8-1761 d. 7-8-1842.
    According to the 25-11-1759 Baptismal records of Jacob Lischy, VMD Hans (John) Peter was the son of Johannes Bentz and Maria Magdelena.
    They had 6 children.î
    from post by ihtgrdns@epix.net (Edmond A. Bussard)  in Genforum
    2. named Johannes Bentz in records of son Johann Peter's  baptism as shown in York County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1744-69: Jacob Lischy's Private Pastoral Record. Ancestry.com Database. This is the baptismal record for son Johann Peter, father Johannes, to which Edmond A Bussard in his post above given in source #1 must have been referring in this or another transcript. This particular transcript shows:
    Name: Bens, Johann Peter
    Description: Baptized
    Event: Baptism
    Date: Ý November 1759
    Place: York Co., PA
    Father: Bens, Johannes
    Mother: Bens, Maria Magdelena
    Description: Mother
    Event: Baptism
    Place: York Co., PA

    3. The John Bentz Descendants as Compiled by John Bentz Hamme, written  ca 1944

    ìJohn Bentz, our emigrant ancestor was born, probably in the Palatinate of the Rhine in 1707. The place of birth and the name of his parents are not known. At the age of 23 years he, in company with an older brother Michael, aged 27 years, sailed from Notterdam in the ship ëLoyal Judithí, with Robert Turpin as Master. They arrived at Philadelphia and took the oath of allegiance September 25,1732.î
    CAVEAT EMPTOR: NOTE THAT NO EVIDENCE has been uncovered to substantiate this claim of siblingship between the two Bentz's on the ship purported in the above. . See Ship Loyal Judith and the brief discussion there.
    4.The John Bentz Descendants as Compiled by John Bentz Hamme,  written  ca 1944
     

    5. ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)
    6. Johannes, father of Johan Peter appears in the Baptismal records of Jacob Lischy, VMD. ; records of the Quickels cemetery of Quickels'church in Conewago twp. according to one online researcher as presented below. However, where I have found him in Lishy's records, no church has been included.
     ì The Peter Bentz who married Anna Maria Hummrickhausern was born Hans Peter Bentz on 8-9-1758 d. 6-5-1823 according to records of the Quickels cemetery of Quickels'church in Conewago twp, York Co. Anna Maria b. 13-8-1761 d. 7-8-1842.
    According to the 25-11-1759 Baptismal records of Jacob Lischy, VMD Hans (John) Peter was the son of Johannes Bentz and Maria Magdelena.
    They had 6 children.î
    from post by ihtgrdns@epix.net (Edmond A. Bussard)  in Genforum

    7. Frequent mention to baptisms children, etc Mostly appears Maria Magdalena, sometimes Magdalena found inìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)

    8. Appears as John Michael  BENTZ. in The John Bentz Descendants as Compiled by John Bentz Hamme,  written  ca 1944
     

    9. Ý Michael Bentzí abstract reads:
    ì---Ý--,Ý1811ÝÝÝÝÝÝJanuaryÝ10,Ý1818Ý
    Bentz,ÝMichael.ÝÝExecutors:ÝÝPeterÝBentzÝandÝJacobÝWeygle.Ý
    ÝWestÝÝ
    ManchesterÝTownship.Ý
    Wife:ÝÝMargaretÝBentz.Ý
    ÝChildren:ÝÝPeter,ÝJacob,ÝCatharineÝm.ÝJohnÝÝEichingers,ÝandÝElizabethÝm.ÝJohnÝSchroms.Ýî
     Abstracts of York Co, PA, Wills, 1749 - 1819 . [GF library]

    10. see source 8 above [duplicate]

    13. probated Jan 10 1818. Found in "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)

    14. The John Bentz Descendants as Compiled by John Bentz Hamme,  written  ca 1944
     

    17. ìWife Margaretî.ÝAbstracts of York Co, PA, Wills, 1749 - 1819 [GF Library] . Michael Bentzí abstract reads:
    ì---Ý--,Ý1811ÝÝÝÝÝÝJanuaryÝ10,Ý1818Ý
    Bentz,ÝMichael.ÝÝExecutors:ÝÝPeterÝBentzÝandÝJacobÝWeygle.ÝÝWestÝÝ
    ManchesterÝTownship.Ý
    ÝWife:ÝÝMargaretÝBentz.ÝÝChildren:ÝÝPeter,ÝJacob,ÝCatharineÝm.ÝJohnÝÝ
    Eichingers,ÝandÝElizabethÝm.ÝJohnÝSchroms.Ýî

    18. appears as Margaret Rolet in "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)

    19. Local Newspaper Obit:
    ì 2. Widow of Michael Bentz of Manchester Twp. died N 13 1820.î
    From "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)

    20. ì 99. John Joseph b S 21 1738 son of John Bentzî Records Christ Lutheran, York. from "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)

    21. Ibid. ì102. Anna Elizabeth b Ja 3 1741 daughter of John Bentzî Records Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.

    22. "Maria Dorothy Bentz  b. June 14,1743, bapt. June 19,1743. Wit. present Martin Weigel and wife." presented as dtr as shown.
    annontated entry from text in full at  The John Bentz Descendants as Compiled by John Bentz Hamme,  written  ca 1944
    23. Maria Dorothea Bentz   . ì100. Maria Dorthea b Je 14 1743 daughter of John Bentz ì Records Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.
    From "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)

    24. Ibid. ì100. Maria Dorthea b Je 14 1743 daughter of John Bentz ìRecords Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.

    25. Ibid. ì103. Philip b Ja 14 1744 son of John Bentzî  Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.

    26.See The John Bentz Descendants as Compiled by John Bentz Hamme,  written  ca 1944

    27.  ìp  27   7. John Philip & John, sons of John & Maria Magdalena Pens, bp Mr 17 1745. ì Records of Jacob Lischy V.D.M. (Reformed), tr. by H. J. Young. From "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)

    28. ìBio on Henry Clinton Lea in Perry County Alabama Biographies,î cites SOURCE: pages 51-52, W. Stuart Harris, "Heritage of Perry County", http://www.rootsweb.com/~alperry/biol2.htm.
    29.  ì72. My 24 1768. Philip Pens son of John m Elisabeth dau of Jost Sasseman.î  Strayer's Lutheran, Dover Twp. Translated by G. R. Seiffert.
    From "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)
    30. Ibid. ì104. John b Ja 14 1744 son of John Bentzî   Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.
    31. See The John Bentz Descendants as Compiled by John Bentz Hamme,  written  ca 1944

    32. ì 73. Ja 10 1769. John Pens son of John m Ja 10 1769 Philippina dau of Andrew Palli.îStrayer's Lutheran, Dover Twp. Translated by G. R. Seiffert. From "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)

    33. Ibid. ì71. My 24 1768. Michael Uhrich m Maria Margaret dau of John Pens.î Strayer's Lutheran, Dover Twp. Translated by G. R. Seiffert.î.

    34. Ibid. ì101. Maria Margaret b S 30 1746 daughter of John Bentz.î Records Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.

    35. "Maria Margaretha Bentz." see The John Bentz Descendants as Compiled by John Bentz Hamme,  written  ca 1944  from which this is taken

    36. "71. My 24 1768. Michael Uhrich m Maria Margaret dau of John Pens.î Strayer's Lutheran, Dover Twp. Translated by G. R. Seiffert.
    From "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)

    37. Ibid. 71. My 24 1768. Michael Uhrich m Maria Margaret dau of John Pens.î Strayer's Lutheran, Dover Twp. Translated by G. R. Seiffert.

    38. Ibid. ì108. John Martin Pentz son of John & May Magdalena b F 17 1749.î Christ Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.

    39. Ibid. ì110. Anna Maria Pentz dau of John & Magdalena b Ap 8 1751.îChrist Lutheran, York. Translated by H. J. Young.

    40. 3 Jul 1757  bapt by Rev. Jacob Leschey (ed note: must be Lishey). From full context [ The John Bentz Descendants as Compiled by John Bentz Hamme,  written  ca 1944 ]  from which this is taken
    41.  Records of Jacob Lischy V.D.M. (Reformed), tr. by H. J. Young. ìp  27   7. John Philip & John, sons of John & Maria Magdalena Pens, bp Mr 17 1745. ìFrom "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)
    See detail for any other than above entry under this footnote p 111  10. John Henry, son of John & Maria Magdalena Bens, bp Jl 8 1757.  Also From "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)

    42. "Place: York Co., PA Johan Peter."
    York County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1744-69: Jacob Lischy's Private Pastoral Record. Ancestry.com Database. This is the baptismal record for son Johann Peter, father Johannes.
    Name: Bens, Johann Peter
    Description: Baptized
    Event: Baptism
    Date: Ý November 1759
    Place: York Co., PA
    Father: Bens, Johannes
    Mother: Bens, Maria Magdelena
    Description: Mother
     

    43.Appears as  Peter Bentz. in  ìOld Family Bible (Keller Family Bible),î Info provided to DM Swope by Amy Swope Wing from source cited [then] "in possesion of Mrs Keller of York"

    44. Hans Peter Bentz as per post citing the Baptismal records of Jacob Lischy, VMD. ; records of the Quickels cemetery of Quickels'church in Conewago twp. according to one online researcher as presented below. However, where I have found him in Lishy's records, no church has been included.
     ì The Peter Bentz who married Anna Maria Hummrickhausern was born Hans Peter Bentz on 8-9-1758 d. 6-5-1823 according to records of the Quickels cemetery of Quickels'church in Conewago twp, York Co. Anna Maria b. 13-8-1761 d. 7-8-1842.
    According to the 25-11-1759 Baptismal records of Jacob Lischy, VMD Hans (John) Peter was the son of Johannes Bentz and Maria Magdelena.
    They had 6 children.î
    from post by ihtgrdns@epix.net (Edmond A. Bussard)  in Genforum

    45. Harry H. Humrichouse, Rev Christian Frederick Post and Peter Humrickhouse and Some of the Latter's Family, 1913  Humrichouse, Harry H. Rev. Christian Frederick Post and Peter Humrickhouse, and Some of the Latter's Family.,  p 22. [G F Library]

    46. found as John Peter Bentz. in  full context [ The John Bentz Descendants as Compiled by John Bentz Hamme,  written  ca 1944 ]  from which this is taken

    47. date, place and ìin his 65th yearî from Newspaper account: (York Recorder, My 13 1823). "Peter Bentz of Conewago Twp. died My 6 1823 in his 65th year."From "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)

    48. "Quickel's, Conewago Twp. 115. Hans Peter Bentz   S 8 1758 - My 6 1823 .   116. Mary (nee Humrichhauser) his wife   Ag 13 1761-Ag 7 1842."
    From "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)

    49. Place: York Co., PA Nov 1759.
    from York County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1744-69: Jacob Lischy's Private Pastoral Record. Ancestry.com Database. This is the baptismal record for son Johann Peter, father Johannes.
    Name: Bens, Johann Peter
    Description: Baptized
    Event: Baptism
    Date: Ý November 1759
    Place: York Co., PA
    Father: Bens, Johannes
    Mother:  Bens, Maria Magdelena

    50.  Records of Jacob Lischy V.D.M. (Reformed), tr. by H. J. Young.
    ìp  27   7. John Philip & John, sons of John & Maria Magdalena Pens, bp Mr 17 1745. ì From "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)
    See detail for any other than above entry under this footnote p 135  12. John Peter, son of John & Maria Magdalena Bens, bp N 25 1759. also at  "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)

    51. Church Records.From "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)
    52.   full context [ The John Bentz Descendants as Compiled by John Bentz Hamme,  written  ca 1944 ]
    53.  Ibid.
    54.  Ibid.
    55.  Ibid. 10.
    56. ìOld Family Bible (Keller Family Bible),î Info provided to DM Swope by Amy Swope Wing from source cited [then] "in possesion of Mrs Keller of York"
    57. 13 Aug 1761. From "Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935)
    58.  full context [ The John Bentz Descendants as Compiled by John Bentz Hamme,  written  ca 1944 ]

    59.  Susanna (1797-) 4 Dec 1774 (Unsourced onlin tree entry) Lancaster, PA, First Reformed Congregation . Shown as Dtr to Peter Bentz and Humichausen This is from an online family tree, apparantly, and one Iíve lost the link for [please alert me if you recognize it]

    60. Link to source on web http://www.genealogy.com/cgi-bin/wizard_results.cgi?Category=GLCIFA&UsearchID=9964ec1521ff80a0d39c2fe7aDayhX&FN=peter&MN=&LN=bentz&BDATE=&BLOCATION=&DDATE=&DLOCATION=&SL=&SURNAMEONLY=&TYPE=Single&FILE=&IND=&GROUPIND=&GROUPINDNAME=&TREESEARCH=&FILTER=129.

    61. ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,î By The Historical Society of York County: Henry James Young, A.B., Researcher (1935),
     

    62.  ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 , " XIII. Land Warrants 3. N 22 1749. Johannes Pence, 150 acres in Manchester Twp"

    63. Records of Jacob Lischy V.D.M. (Reformed Minister ), tr. by H. J. Young and present  in Evidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850 ,]

    64.   The John Bentz Descendants as Compiled by John Bentz Hamme, ca 1944.

    65  .Names of Foreigners Who Took the Oath of Allegiance to the Province and State of Pennsylvania, 1727-1775, Page 263
    Death: 1778, Manchester Twp. , now West Manchester Township4
     

    66. Will Abstract Michael BENTZ, from ìEvidences of the Bentz-Pentz Families in York County [PA] Before the Year 1850  "

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