Johann Ulrich2 Arner (Ulrich1), christened 10 January 1728/9 at Stadel, Zurich, Switzerland (Sponsors: Johann Ulrich Vogel and Verena ______?) (Baptismal Record(1), from Beth Snyder); died August 1781 in Towamensing, Northampton (now Franklin, Carbon), Pennsylvania, USA and was buried 01 September 1781(34); married in Northampton (now Lehigh) County, Pennsylvania to Margaretha ______ who was born about February-March 1727 and died December 1789 aged 62 years, 09 months and was buried 08 December “on their own land at Sandignac Creek” (Moravian Church Records: congregation at Allemengel, congregation at Gnadenhutten, Raymond E. Hollenbach, published by W. J. Ziegler, 1980).
The following items probably all refer to this Ulrich, although any of them could conceivably be his father: On 23 January 1754, “Ulrich Arnear” received a warrant for 25 acres in Heidelberg (PA:3:26:027)(C). On 19 March 1755, Ulrich Arner received a warrant for another 50 acres (PA:3:26:027)(C). In 1762, “Ulrich Arnerrt” was on the Heidelberg Tax Lists [NOTE: He was taxed at five pounds, far less than most of the other landowners in that township, which is why I assume that it was probably him instead of his father; and also that at least one of the land warrants must be his].
They moved to Whitehall about 1763, then to Towamensing by 1770 (both dates from son Martin’s pension application)(also 16 April 1770: Baptismal Sponsor “Martin Arner, Ulrich Arner’s son, across the Blue Mountain”(4)). In a deed dated 29 December 1837 (Northampton Deed Book E6, page 615), the tract of land (in Towamensing) is referred to as being the same that was surveyed to Ulrich Arner in 1770, and which he sold by deed to his son Martin on 10 August 1776. Ulrich was a taxpayer in Towamensing by 1772 (PA:3:19:074)(C). In a deed dated 27 November 1772 (Northampton Deed Book B1, page 402), Ulrich mortgaged his sawmill and three tracts of land in Towamensing to Conrad Kreiter, Innholder of Allen Township [Side Note of miscellaneous interest: This Conrad Kreiter may be, or be related to, the person for whom Kreidersville was named].
[From the Brenckman History of Carbon County(G), page 352: “In 1785, [Colonel Jacob] Weiss brought his family… to the new home [Weissport]. At the time of his coming, the Arners, Solts and Hoeths were already settled along the Poho Poco creek, several miles to the eastward…”]
Known children, most born in Heidelberg, Northampton (now Lehigh), Pennsylvania; possibly not in correct birth order:
+ Martin3 Arner, born 07 August 1752 (from Death Notice); married first MAGDALENA SOLT; moved to Nescopeck, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.
Probably Abraham3 Arner. He enlisted in Captain Peter Koeken’s Company, Northampton County Militia on 08 May 1781 (PA:5:8:035)(C) [NOTE: This is the same date that Martin Arner (above) enlisted in the same company]. Abraham received Depreciation Pay (PA:5:4:311)(C). [NOTE2: Depreciation Pay Certificates were granted to soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line who had served between 1777-1780 (and had been paid in Continental Bills of Credit that quickly lost value) and who remained in service in 1781. Therefore, Abraham must also have served at least one earlier enlistment, but I haven’t found it yet; possibly his surname was recorded under a spelling that I haven’t checked yet.]
+ Probably Johann Ulrich3 Arner. He enlisted in Cassemer Grientmeyer’s (7th) Company, (1st Battalion), Northampton County Militia in 1781 (PA:5:8:603)(C). He served tours of duty in the 1st Battalion (Penn Township) from 31 March to 31 May 1781 as a substitute for Adam Deshler; from 16 July to 08 August 1781 in Captain Henry Keit’s Company and from 15 November 1781 to 03 January 1782 as a substitute for Peter Dester/Deshler (PA:5:8:032, 039, 044, 063)(C). He received Depreciation Pay (PA:5:4:311)(C) [see NOTE2 for Abraham, just above]; and pay for services (PA:5:4:338, 644)(C). [Probably the Johannes3 Arner/Ahner, born probably mid-1750s; married by 1777 to Christina ______; moved to Lehigh Township, then to Towamensing Township.]
+ Probably Jacob3 Arner, born about 1758-59; married Maria Barbara Arnold; moved to Gosfield, Essex, Ontario, Canada [but, see NOTES here].
+ Johannes3 Arner, born 1760(14a) and christened 07 February 1760 (Sponsors: Johannes Kern and Juliana Catharina Hoffman)(2)(37); married first Catharina Deibert.
Anna Elisabeth3 Arner, born 06 July 1764 and christened “4 weeks, 2 days old” 05 August 1764 in Heidelberg (Sponsors: Johann Jürg Haack and Anna Elisabeth Hoffmännin, single)(4).
Probably Rebecca3 Arner, born probably by 1767; married 15 September 1783(42) to Jacob Kuhns (son of George Michael Kuntz/Kuhns and Magdalena ______) who was born 24 March 1764(42) and died 03 April 1830 aged 66 years, 09 days in Lynn, Lehigh, Pennsylvania (buried 05 April 1830)(42). They had ten children(42). [All information also from Burial Records of the Reformed Congregation at New Tripoli in Lynn Township.] 1820 Census: Jacob Kuntz, page 150, Lynn, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.
+ Probably Georg3 Orner, born about 1772; married Apollonia ______; moved to Pickaway County, Ohio, then to Sandusky County, Ohio.
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