Individual Details
Anthony DIERDORFF III
(15 February 1717 - 16 August 1800)
Anthony Dierdorff, Jr. came to America in 1717 with his parents, who lived in the vicinity of Germantown near Philadelphia, PA for several years. Early researchers apparently concluded that the Dierdorffs settled at Germantown because they found friends and members of the Dunkard Society, from their home area in Germany.
During the time he was living in New Jersey, Anthony Jr. made an exploratory trip into the wilderness of Pennsylvania beyond the Susquehanna River, looking for a good farming section where his parents could settle permanently. He was only 17 years of age at the time, but was apparently a skilled wilderness man who could find his way thru the dense forests, and sustain himself during his wanderings. The area thru which he travelled was very sparsely settled, and he reported that he had found only two white families living the area; one family at what is now York, PA., and the other in the Hanover, PA area. He returned home, reported what he had found, then spent several years farming with his father.
Anthony, Jr. stayed in the Amwell, N.J. area, married there, and farmed for himself. He decided to move back to Pennsylvania about 1762, and settled in Washington Twp., York Co., PA where he cleared his lands, raised stock and grain, and reared his family. He gradually acquired large holdings of choice property, and when he died he was considered to be one of the largest landowners in Washington Twp., York County, PA.
Anthony, Jr. and his wife were members of the "Dunkard Society" wherever they lived. He served the local congregations faithfully throuhout his lifetime. He and his wife were listed amont the members of the Big Conewago Congregation by H.R. Holsinger in his History of the Tunkers, p. 150.
Anthony Jr. adhered to the religious convictions of his parents, subscribing to their belief that the New Testament was their rule and guide, that the Biblical admonitons to repent and be baptised and to live peaceably with neighbors was strictly to be obeyed. Anthony, Jr. made friends with the Indians in his locality, and even though severely criticized for his nonviolent convictions, steadfastly refused to take up arms against the Indians.
Anthony's will, written 12 Jan 1800 and recorded at the Court House at York, PA (Will Book K-189) divided his assets equitable among all his children.
The above notes were copied from the book of "Some of the Descendents of Anthony Dierdorff, Jr."
-------------------------------------------------------------------
From Ancestors of Cheryl Lavonne Nau WFT 40 Tree 920:
Anthony Deardorff the Second was born on February 15, 1717, in Holland. He married Anna Marie Yeager (Yager), the daughter of Hans Peter Yeager and Catherine Roderich Yeager. Anna Marie was baptised on May 3, 1724, in New Jersey and she died in 1803. Her will was made May 1, 1801, and probated on May 14, 1803. The will of Anna Marie's father was probated on September 21, 1756, in Redding Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The will of her mother was probated on April 7, 1770. Both Anthony II and Anna Marie had their wills witnessed by David Webber and Herman Blosser, with sons Anthony III and Andreas as executors.
We are told that Anthony II died on August 16, 1800, in Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania. But, we know that he lived in New Jersey, married a New Jersey girl, and had children that were born in New Jersey. Many of the children later moved to the areas of Bedford and Boteourt Counties in Virginia. We do not have his burial place, but I would think that it might be in New Jersey rather than Pennsylvania.
Anthony purchased land in Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 1759, from William Boyd---from Pa. Archives, Patent Book AA, Volume 8, page 362, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Anthony and his wife sold land in Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania, on June 29, 1781, to Joseph Latshaw.
The children of Anthony Deardorff II and Anna Marie Yeager:
1. Peter: Born April 18, 1742, in Amwell, New Jersey, married Christina (Ann) Swyer, and died
October 20, 1816, near Fincastle, Boteourt County, Virginia.
2. Catherine: Born in 1745 in Amwell, New Jersey, married Isaac Latshaw, and died in 1832.
3. Christina (Christian Ann): Born April 17, 1747, in Amwell, New Jersey, married Hermanus Brugh (Bruen) Jr., and died in 1823.
4. Anthony III: Born November 17, 1749, married twice with wife #2 being Sarah ??, died May 31, 1832.
5. Paul: Born December 30, 1752, in Amwell, New Jersey, and lived in Bedford County, Virginia, before moving to Ohio in 1802. He was the father of 14 children and died in 1818.
6. Anna: Born March 26, 1757, in Amwell, New Jersey.
7. Andreas (Andrew): Born April 4, 1760, married Mary Margaret March (1773-1834), died March 22/24, 1846.
During the time he was living in New Jersey, Anthony Jr. made an exploratory trip into the wilderness of Pennsylvania beyond the Susquehanna River, looking for a good farming section where his parents could settle permanently. He was only 17 years of age at the time, but was apparently a skilled wilderness man who could find his way thru the dense forests, and sustain himself during his wanderings. The area thru which he travelled was very sparsely settled, and he reported that he had found only two white families living the area; one family at what is now York, PA., and the other in the Hanover, PA area. He returned home, reported what he had found, then spent several years farming with his father.
Anthony, Jr. stayed in the Amwell, N.J. area, married there, and farmed for himself. He decided to move back to Pennsylvania about 1762, and settled in Washington Twp., York Co., PA where he cleared his lands, raised stock and grain, and reared his family. He gradually acquired large holdings of choice property, and when he died he was considered to be one of the largest landowners in Washington Twp., York County, PA.
Anthony, Jr. and his wife were members of the "Dunkard Society" wherever they lived. He served the local congregations faithfully throuhout his lifetime. He and his wife were listed amont the members of the Big Conewago Congregation by H.R. Holsinger in his History of the Tunkers, p. 150.
Anthony Jr. adhered to the religious convictions of his parents, subscribing to their belief that the New Testament was their rule and guide, that the Biblical admonitons to repent and be baptised and to live peaceably with neighbors was strictly to be obeyed. Anthony, Jr. made friends with the Indians in his locality, and even though severely criticized for his nonviolent convictions, steadfastly refused to take up arms against the Indians.
Anthony's will, written 12 Jan 1800 and recorded at the Court House at York, PA (Will Book K-189) divided his assets equitable among all his children.
The above notes were copied from the book of "Some of the Descendents of Anthony Dierdorff, Jr."
-------------------------------------------------------------------
From Ancestors of Cheryl Lavonne Nau WFT 40 Tree 920:
Anthony Deardorff the Second was born on February 15, 1717, in Holland. He married Anna Marie Yeager (Yager), the daughter of Hans Peter Yeager and Catherine Roderich Yeager. Anna Marie was baptised on May 3, 1724, in New Jersey and she died in 1803. Her will was made May 1, 1801, and probated on May 14, 1803. The will of Anna Marie's father was probated on September 21, 1756, in Redding Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The will of her mother was probated on April 7, 1770. Both Anthony II and Anna Marie had their wills witnessed by David Webber and Herman Blosser, with sons Anthony III and Andreas as executors.
We are told that Anthony II died on August 16, 1800, in Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania. But, we know that he lived in New Jersey, married a New Jersey girl, and had children that were born in New Jersey. Many of the children later moved to the areas of Bedford and Boteourt Counties in Virginia. We do not have his burial place, but I would think that it might be in New Jersey rather than Pennsylvania.
Anthony purchased land in Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 1759, from William Boyd---from Pa. Archives, Patent Book AA, Volume 8, page 362, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Anthony and his wife sold land in Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania, on June 29, 1781, to Joseph Latshaw.
The children of Anthony Deardorff II and Anna Marie Yeager:
1. Peter: Born April 18, 1742, in Amwell, New Jersey, married Christina (Ann) Swyer, and died
October 20, 1816, near Fincastle, Boteourt County, Virginia.
2. Catherine: Born in 1745 in Amwell, New Jersey, married Isaac Latshaw, and died in 1832.
3. Christina (Christian Ann): Born April 17, 1747, in Amwell, New Jersey, married Hermanus Brugh (Bruen) Jr., and died in 1823.
4. Anthony III: Born November 17, 1749, married twice with wife #2 being Sarah ??, died May 31, 1832.
5. Paul: Born December 30, 1752, in Amwell, New Jersey, and lived in Bedford County, Virginia, before moving to Ohio in 1802. He was the father of 14 children and died in 1818.
6. Anna: Born March 26, 1757, in Amwell, New Jersey.
7. Andreas (Andrew): Born April 4, 1760, married Mary Margaret March (1773-1834), died March 22/24, 1846.
Events
| Birth | 15 February 1717 | Near Neuweid, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany |  |  | |
| Marriage | Abt 1741 | Amwell Township, Hunterdon, New Jersey - Anna Marie YAGER | | | |
| Death | 16 August 1800 | Dover, Washington Twp., York, Pennsylvania | | ||
| Burial | Dierdorff Cemetery, York, Pennsylvania |
Families
| Spouse | Anna Marie YAGER (1724 - 1802) |
| Child | Peter DIERDORFF (1742 - 1816) |
| Child | Catharine DIERDORFF (1745 - 1832) |
| Child | Christina Ann DIERDORFF (1747 - 1823) |
| Child | Anthony DIERDORFF IV (1749 - 1832) |
| Child | Paul DIERDORFF (1752 - 1818) |
| Child | Anna DIERDORFF (1757 - ) |
| Child | Andrew DIERDORFF (1760 - 1846) |
| Father | Antony DIERDORFF Jr. (1683 - 1743) |
| Mother | Christiana RODEBUSCH (1683 - 1724) |
| Sibling | Heinrich DIERDORFF (1709 - 1749) |
| Sibling | Peter DIERDORFF (1709 - 1786) |
| Sibling | Margaret Catherine DIERDORFF (1711 - 1770) |
| Sibling | Johannes DIERDORFF (1715 - 1776) |
| Sibling | John DIERDORFF (1717 - ) |
| Sibling | Christian DIERDORFF (1719 - 1747) |
| Sibling | Susanna DIERDORFF (1722 - ) |
| Sibling | Anna E. DIERDORFF (1724 - ) |
| Sibling | Mary DIERDORFF (1727 - ) |
| Sibling | Christina DIERDORFF (1728 - 1787) |
Notes
Birth
also HollandMarriage
Marriage place from Donald Lerew, May 1997.Endnotes
1. Don Hartman, Hartman Family Records (http://midatlantic.rootsweb.com/familyhart/).
2. Brugh/Dierdorff - from Lori Deardorff Marquette Records, http://hometown.aol.com/lorimarque/Deardorff.html.
3. Brugh/Dierdorff - from Lori Deardorff Marquette Records.
4. Don Hartman, Hartman Family Records (http://midatlantic.rootsweb.com/familyhart/).
5. Don Hartman, Hartman Family Records (http://midatlantic.rootsweb.com/familyhart/).
6. Don Hartman, Hartman Family Records (http://midatlantic.rootsweb.com/familyhart/).
7. Brugh/Dierdorff - from Lori Deardorff Marquette Records.