431. Lt. Col. Johann Peter⁹ Hedrick |Heydrich, Sr. (Johan Adam¹⁰ Heydrichs, Gödtman¹¹ Heyderich)⁽⁹²⁴⁾ was born in Ulmet, Plfaz, Germany circa 1710. Peter died 23 Mar., 1789 in Lancaster, PA, at 78 years of age. Lebanon Twp.? His body was interred Mar., 1789 Family Burial plot in Lebanon County, PA. In the list of "Revolutionary War Soldiers in Lebanon County, PA" a Lt. Col. Peter Hedrich is listed as buried in the Family Burial Plot - near Swatara Gap.

He married three times. He married Anna Millia Otilia? Otila Blum 'Milla' 18 Mar., 1730/1 in Lichtenberg, Prussia. Lichenberg, Germany? Oberalden, Germany

Anna was born 1710 in Ruthweiler, Prussia.⁽⁹²⁵⁾ Anna was the daughter of Hans Wilhelm Blinn Blum? and Anna Sara Thies. Anna died 1758 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA, at 48 years of age. He married Phillipina Stievens Strivens? 1760 in Lancaster County, PA. Phillipina was born 1735 in PA. Phillipina was the daughter of Joseph Strivens and Marthina ?. Phillipina died 1779 in Lancaster County, PA, at 44 years of age. He married Catherine Hummel 12 Dec., 1780 in Lancaster County, PA.⁽⁹²⁶⁾ Catherine was born 26 Feb., 1715/6. Catherine died 6 Dec., 1793 at 77 years of age. Catherine was divorced from Lt. Col. Johann Peter Hedrick |Heydrich, Sr. in Lancaster County, PA, 5 Feb., 1783. A Contract for Separation was signed by both parties on 5 Feb., 1783.

He was baptized in Oberalden, Pfalz, Germany, Bavaria?, 17 Apr., 1710. Religion:.⁽⁹²⁷⁾ Peter immigrated, aft. Sep., 1738. Destination:. Peter was divorced from Catherine Hummel in Lancaster County, PA, 5 Feb., 1783. A Contract for Separation was signed by both parties on 5 Feb., 1783. He came from Ulmet, Pfalz, Germany, on the ship 'Robert and Alice (Oliver?)', arriving at the port of Philadelphia 11 Sept., 1738, and located in the East Hanover Township (near the Swatara Gap in the Blue Mountains), Lancaster County, PA, where he became a community leader and patriot. Reference - Passenger List 55A names Palatine passengers - Peter, Gerit, Adam, Jan Jurich, and Christopher Hedrick. The ship came from Rotterdam via Dover England to Philadelphia, PA according to List 55A sworn to on 11 Sep., 1738, by the ship's Master Walter Goodman. The passengers numbered 106 men and 53 women. Source - Straseburger's Pennsylvania German Pioneers, Vol. I, page 212. Another source has the name of the ship, 'Robert and Oliver'.

In Lancaster County, PA he built a block house for his family, which was to be used by friends and neighbors as protection from the rampaging Indians. The building had been constructed with "Musketry" slots where the guns could be fired without exposure. At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, Peter, demonstrated his loyalty by organizing, training, and outfitting a company of men to be attached to Colonel Green's Battalion (Flying Camp) of Lancaster County, PA. Peter was commissioned as Lt. Colonel and received 60 stands of arms (180) as shown on a Service Record dated 9 Sep., 1776. In 1788, Peter, deeded land to two of his sons, John and Phillip by his second wife. On 28 Mar., 1789 Letters of Administration in the estate of Peter Hetrick were granted to Catherine Hetrick and Christopher Enterline. A notation in the letter states that the estate was not sufficient to warrant a Court Probte. It appears that he deeded the land in order to leave no estate.

Lt. Col. Johann Peter Hedrick |Heydrich, Sr. and Anna Millia Otilia? Otila Blum 'Milla' had the following children:

Monument of Peter Hedrick's gravestone.

432 i. Captain Johann Peter⁸ Hedrick, Jr. 'Peter' was born in Ulmet, Plfaz, Germany 17 Dec., 1733.⁽⁹²⁸⁾ 'Peter' died 24 Jan., 1798 in Rowan County, NC, at 64 years of age.⁽⁹²⁹⁾ His body was interred 1798 Row 4, Lot 13 in Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery He married Margaret Hoerchelradt Hoercheirodt? Herchelrot? 23 Oct., 1760 in Lancaster, PA. 1754?

Margaret was born 28 Oct., 1735 in Heidelberg, Prussia. Margaret⁽⁹³⁰⁾ was the daughter of John Hoerchelradt and Eva M. Lynne. Margaret died 18 Jul., 1800 in Rowan County, NC, at 64 years of age. Her body was interred Jul., 1800.

'Peter' immigrated, aft. 1733. Destination:. 'Peter''s occupation: Farmer. When he was 5, he and his parents arrived in the Port of PA aboard the ship, Robert and Oliver (Alice?) with Walter Goodman as Captain. They settled in PA. He served in Col. Timothy Green's Bn., Lancaster County, PA, Militia. He become Captain of the Local Militia in the French and Indian War. He went to Rowan County, NC and laid claim to 1,465 acres of land which was four miles on both sides of a small stream. The stream became known as Four Mile Branch. On his land Peter built a home and outbuildings, acquired farm stock, and cleared land for his farming. He was one of the founders of Beck's Reformed Church. He was in the Salisbury District Militia during the Revolutionary War. He was commissioned a Lieutenant and rose to the rank of Captain. In his absence on military duty, British and Tories threatened his family, burned his buildings and carried away his property. Subsequently he rebuilt, and occupied his holdings until his death.

He came to Davidson County, NC about 1755.

1 JAN., 1785. Bill of sale, Peter Hedrick to Adam Hedrick. "Know all men by these presents that I Peter Hedrick, of the county of Rowan, and state of North Carolina, hath for and in consideration of the sum of seventy-five pounds specis [About $475.00 as we count money now.] in hand paid to me by Adam Hedrick of said county and state, planter, bargained, sold, set over and delivered unto the said Adam Hedrick one wagon and tacklin for four horses with wagon cover, lock, chain and hand scrue, and one bay horse fourteen hands high and ten years old and branded on the off shoulder thus--A, and on the off buttock thus--H; likewise one bay horse three years old and fourteen hands high, branded on the near shoulder thus--A, and on the near buttock thus--H, together with all the beds and bedding and other household furniture which I now possess, they being all at this time in said Adam Hedrick's possession, the said wagon and gears, lock chain and hand scrue and hames and household furniture as above described. I do hereby warrant and forever defend unto the above named Adam Hedrick, his heirs and assigns forever from all lawful claims or demands that may now be or may hereafter ensue from any person or persons whatsoever. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this first day of January, A.D. 1785. Peter Hedrick, seal." A beautiful monument has been erected at the place of his burial. It is nine feet high and stands on a solid concrete base four by five feet. It is constructed of beautiful flint stone laid in concrete, and was dedicated 30 Nov., 1933, two hundred years from the time of his birth." In German there is an inscription on the slab as follows: "Peter Hedrick ward geboren den 17 tag December, Ano 1733, und ist gestorben den 24ten January 1798". Translated - "Peter Hedrick was born Dec. 17, 1733, and died Jan. 24, 1798." In small letters at the bottom of the stone, partly underground: "When we have scarce been born It is from the first step of life To the cool grave of death Only a short-measured step. Alas, with each moment Goes our strength backward; For we are with each year All ripe for the bier of death. Who his house now well orders He goes with joy out of the world. Since security on the contrary Eternal death can cause. Amen." Inscription in the heart: "The heart my God to thee alone O Jesus wholly devoted shall be."

433 ii. Maria Catarina Hedrick was born in Oberalben, RheinPfalz, Germany 11 Jul., 1734. Maria died in Oberalben, RheinPfalz, Germany. She married John Michael Firnssler 23 Oct., 1760 in Lancaster County, PA.

434 iii. Anna Maria Hedrick was born 12 Feb., 1735/6. Anna died 1750 at 14 years of age.

435 iv. Johannes Jacob Hedrick was born in Oberalben, RheinPfalz, Germany 23 Nov., 1736. Lichtenberg? Johannes died 1826 in KY, at 89 years of age. He married Barbara Saler est. 1768.

+ 371 v. Johann Adam Hedrick 'Adam' was born 12 Oct., 1741.

436 vi. Johann George Hedrick was born in Oberalben, RheinPfalz, Germany 12 Sep., 1743. Lebanon Twp., Lancaster County, PA? He stayed in Bethlehem, PA, and became a leader in the Moravian Church.

Lt. Col. Johann Peter Hedrick |Heydrich, Sr. and Phillipina Stievens Strivens? had the following children:

437 vii. John Adam Hedrick 'Adam' was born in Lancaster County, PA 4 Jul., 1763. John died 2 Sep., 1845 in PA, at 82 years of age.

438 viii. Phillip Hedrick was born in Lancaster County, PA 19 May, 1766. Phillip died 1846 at 80 years of age.

439 ix. John Henry Hedrick 'Henry' was born in Lancaster County, PA 11 Sep., 1771.

440 x. Anna Barbara Hedrick 'Barbara' was born in Lancaster County, PA 2 Mar., 1776.

441 xi. Abraham Abram? Hedrick was born in Lancaster County, PA 5 Jan., 1779. 5 Jan., 1778?

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