Establishing the German Origins of Several Northampton County Settlers

Establishing the German Origins of Several Northampton County Settlers

Humphrey, John T.

The Repscher family in Northampton County descends from Johannes Repscher, with origins possibly in Beerfelden, though exact details remain elusive.
The Ihrig family, notably Conrad Ihrig, emigrated in 1751, with records indicating they settled in Easton and later in Northampton County.
The Seip family, including Johann Peter Seip and Elisabetha Christina Seip, migrated from Gammelsbach, with records of their baptisms, marriages, and land purchases.
The Sandt family, especially Johan Adam Sandt, arrived in 1766 from Gammelsbach, with detailed records of their baptisms and migration.
The Breidinger family, originating from Beerfelden, includes Johann Adam Breidinger, who emigrated around 1754, with some uncertainty about exact origins.
The Menges family, with early members arriving in 1749 and 1754, likely from Beerfelden, played a significant role in early settlement.
The Kumpf family, including Johann Wilhelm Kumpf, emigrated in the early 1770s, with records of their baptisms and land ownership.

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