Janet's Genealogy

Hottel Family

*John(Johannes) Hottel/Hodel b bet 1680-1685 in Alsheim, Rhineland-Pfalz,Germany; d 1760 in Old Frederick Co, Va.( now Shenandoah Co.,Va.), m bef 17 Jan 1712 in Alsheim, Bei, Gronau, Germany to Eizabetha ? b 8 Sep 1686; d 22 Dec 1726 in Alsheim,Rhineland-Pfalz, Germany. buried in Alsheim, Bei,Gronau, Germany. 2nd marriage to Margaretha ?

HISTORY OF THE DESCENDANTS OF JOHN HOTTEL, 2ND EDITION, 1992

The first wife, Elisabetha, mother of these first four children, died and was buried at Alsheim on 22 Dec 1726, her age being 40 years, 3 months, 14 days, so she was born c. 8 Sep 1686. (From this fact we may guess that Johannes the immigrant was born about the year 1685.)

KIRCHENBUCH ALSHEIM BEI GRONAU REFORMED

The German language versions below were provided by Herr Roland Paul, associate director of the "Institut fur Pfalziche Geschichte und Volkskunde" in Kaiserslautern, Germany. They came from the original church records of the Reformed Church in Alsheim bei Gronau in the Palatinate of Germany. Herr Paul translated the German to English, and his translation appear below. Parenthtical expressions are eihter Herr Paul's, in the case of question marks(which indicate his uncertainty on the exact spelling of some of the words) or those of Tom Speelman (to indicate locations or clarification of a profession that the translation refers to).

1713 geboren den Sten xbris den 10ten xbris war getaufft Eine Junge Tochter nahmens Anna Barbara, der Vatter war Johannes Hodel, die Mutter Elisabetha, Tauffzeugen waren Andreas Hodel und Anna Barbara Schmuckerin von Fridelsheim.

Translation: 1713 born on 5th December on the 10th of December was baptized a young daughter named Anna Barbara, the father was Johannes Hodel, the mother Elisabetha, Godparents were Andreas Hodel and Anna Barbara Schmuckerin from Fridelsheim.

1718 den 2ten Novem, war getaufft ein Junger Sohn, nahmens Johann Carl, der Vatter war Johannes Hodel, die Mutter Elisabetha, Tauffzeugen waren Herr Johann Carl Wolff, der Zeit Gerichtsschreiber dahier und Frau Maria Catharina Mehnin (?)

Translation: on the 2nd of November was baptized a young son, named Johann CArl, the father was Johannes Hodel, the mother Elisabetha, Godparents were Mr. Johann Carl Wolff, the present Clerk of the Court here (Alsheim) and Mrs. Maria Catharina Mehnin (?)

1722 den 12ten April war getaufft Ein Junger Sohn, nahmens Johann Georg, der Vatter war Johannes Hodel, die Mutter Elisabetha, Tauffzengen waren Johann Georg Schruger (?), Kieffermeister zu Fridelsheim und Eva Catharina seine eheliche Hausfrau.

Translation: on the 12th of April was baptized a young son, named Johann Georg, the father was Johannes Hodel, the mother Elisabetha, Godparents were Johann Georg Schruger (?), cooper (barrelmaker) at Fridelsheim and Eva Catharina his wife.

1725 den 25ten 9bris war getaufft Eine Junge Tochter, nahmens Catharina Elisabetha,der Vatter war Johannes Hodel, die Mutter Elisabetha, Tauffzengen waren, H.Jean Michet der Zeit SchultheiB dahier und Catharina seine eheliche HauBfrau.

Translation: on the 25th of November was baptized a young daughter, named Catharina Elisabetha, the father was Johannes Hodel, the mother Elisabetha, Godparents were, Mr. Jean Michet the present mayor here (Alsheim) and Ctharina his wife

1727 den 22ten xbris war Joh. Hodel ehel. HauBfrau, Elisabetha bergahen, ihres Alters 40 Jahr 3 Monath und 14 Tage.

Translation: on the 22nd of November was Johannes Hodel's wife, Elisabetha buried, her age 40 years 3 months and 14 days.

Note: The original translation of Herr Paul was provided on 25 July 1995 who read the information directly from the old church records as if he were reading the printed text above. At Tom Speelman's request, Herr Paul transcribed the records in German and provided them to me. Remembering most of the translation, and with the help of the host translation which you see above.

Other notes: During the discussion with Herr Paul, he provided some of the other following insights.

1. He said that the Hodel family was obviously well respected in their community. He based this on the statuture of the people who were godparents of his children [i.e., a court recorder, a well respected businessman (the cooper), and the mayor). He said that if were they just ordinary people, none of the above people would have consented to be the godparents.

2. He said the godfather of Johann Carl, Johann Carl Wolff was well respected, as indicated by the word Herr before his name.

Pages copied from LDS microfilm by Jane Hunter Hodgson in Tucson, AZ and sent to Tom Speelman in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Pages brought in Germany to the "Institut fur Pfalziche Geschichte und Volkskunde" in Kaiserslautern, Germany by Tom Speelman.

Pages translated by Herr Roland Paul of the "Institut fur Pfalziche Geschichte und Volkskunde" in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Baptism, Anna Barbara Hodel, 1713

Baptism, Johan Carl Hodel, 1718

Baptism, Johann Georg, 1722

Baptism,Catharina Elizabetha Hodel, 1725

Burial of Johannes Hodel's wife, Elizabetha, 1727

A HISTORY OF SHENANDOAH COUNTY VIRGINIA" by John W Wayland

Rev. W.D.Huddle,of Westerville, Ohio, assisted by Rev. John T.Huddle, D. D. Washington, D.C. will publish a genealogy of the Hottel, or Huddle, family. It will contain data on Borden, Hamman, Crabill, Saum, Funkhouser, Snarr, Rhodes, Spiker, Brubaker, Larrick, Bauserman, Sheetz and others.

John and Margaret Hottel came from Bucks County,Pa. to Tom's Brook, 1750. They had John and Henry, who remained in Pennsylvania, leaving descendants in that state near Allentown and Philadelphia; Charles and George, ancestor of Valley and western Huddles and Hottels; and Barbara Ann, Who married George Keller, from whom came the Kellers, Fravels, Rinkers, Wilkins and others. Some of the Ohio Branches spell the name Huddle.

John and Elizabetha children were:

* 1 Barbara Anna b 10 Dec 1713 in Alsheim. Bei, Gronau, Germany, Christened 10 Dec 1713 in Alsheim, Germany; d 1798 Tomsbrook, Shenandoah Co., Va.; m George Keller b 15 Mar 1717-1719 in Zweibrunken, Schwarenacker, Bavaria. Christened 17 May 1719 in Weiler, 6920, Sinsheim,Elsenz, Germany. d 1783/1788 in Mt Olive,Shenandoah co, Va. ( George father was Bastian Keller b 1680 in Schaffhauser,Switzerland. Bastin father wasJohannes Keller b 1650 in Schaffhauser, Switzerland. Bastin mother was Ann Senn b 1654)

George Keller family has their own page on my web page.

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2 Johann Carl/ Charles b 2 Nov 1718 in Alsheim, Bei, Gronau, Germany; Christened 2 Nov 1718 in Alsheim, Germany; d 1814 Tomsbrook, Shenandoah Co., Va.

3 Johann Georg/George b 12 Apr 1722 in Alsheim, Bei, Gronau, Germany; Christened 12 Apr 1722 in Alsheim, Bei, Gronau, Germany; d 8 Mar 1787 in Shenandoah Co.,Va.

4 Catherina Elizabetha b 1725 Alsheim Germany, Christened 25 Nov 1725 in Bayem, Pfalz, Alsheim, Germany. d died young

John and Margaretha Hottel son was

Johannes b 1731 in ? Christened 4 Nov 1731 in Meckenheim, Germany.

* Barbara Hottel/ Hodel and George Keller children was

* Elizabeth b 1748 in Pa; d aft 1797 in Greene Co. Tn.; m on 25 Nov 1767 to Johann Jacob Bauman/Bowman. For more the Bowman family look and the Bowman page.

Notes for MARIA MARGARETHA STEPH:

THE HISTORY OF THE DESCENDANTS OF JOHN HOTTEL, 2ND EDITION 1992

On 23 Jun 1728 Johannes Hodel married Maria Margaretha, a daughter of Johannes Steph, and the widow of Caspar Rhinewald, at Meckenheim, about 3 miles south of the village of Alsheim. Margaretha had been born c. 1702, at LaBlansch,Canton Bern, in Switzerland. One child was born to Caspar Rhinewald and Margaretha, whom they named Johann Hennrich, baptized 31 Jan 1725, at Meckenheim. This is probably the child listed on the ship passenger list as "Heinrich Hottel." Nothing further is known of him after the arrival in Philadelphia, and no Henry Hottel has been discovered there or in Pennsylvania at that time.

Abt 1685 Born in the Rhineland-Pfalz (Palatinate), southwest of the city of Mannheim and northwest of the city of Speyer in present Rodersheim-Gronau Married Father possibly persecuted, exiled from Switzerland Had a small farm and a small vineyard.

1) 2 Dec 1713 Anna Barbara born, age 28; 10 Dec 1713 Anna Barbara baptized Evangelish Church in Alsheim

2) ca Oct 1722 Johann Carl born, age 37; 25 Oct 1718 Johann Carl baptized Evangelish Church in Alsheim

3) ca Apr 1722 Johann Georg born, age 37; 12 Apr 1722 Johann Georg baptized Evangelish Church in Alsheim

4) ca Nov 1725 Catharina Elisabetha born, age 39; 25 Nov 1725 Catharina Elisabetha baptized Evangelish Church in Alsheim. Catharina Elisabetha died 22 Dec 1726

Wife Elisabetha died and buried at Alsheim, age 40 years, 3 months,14 days.

On 23 Jun 1728 Married Maria Margaretha Steph, widow of Caspar Rinewald and Margaretha, age 42. (Maria and Johannes son. 5/1)ca Oct 1731 Johannes born, Bucks County, PA, age 45 4 Nov 1731 Johannes baptized, Bucks County, Meckenheim, PA.) Jun 1732 Left Rotterdam on ship Pennsylvania, John Stedman, master, 46 11 Sep 1732 Arrived Philadelphia, age 46 Lived 18 years Bucks County, PA northern. 30 Aug 1750 Dunmore County, VA, purchased 341 acres near Tom's Brook from Lord Thomas Fairfax, age 68 5 Nov 1760 Will, Book 2, p. 444, Frederick County, VA, Keller graveyard He signed with an X for his mark. George Huddle and George Keller were the executors. To wife Margaret, one-third of the whole state. Eldest son Charles to receive ten pounds. Estate to be divided between youngest son George and George Keller after decease of wife. age 73

30 THOUSAND NAMES OF GERMAN, SWISS IMMIGRANTS by Rupp. (Age 47)

p.73. Sept. 11, 1732. Palatines imported in the ship Pennsylvania, Jno. Stedman, Master, from Rotterdam, last from Plymouth. Seventy-three males above sixteen; women and children, of both sexes and different ages, ninety-eight--in all, one hundred and seventy-one. Johannes Hoorle Under sixteen: Georg Hottel, Henrich Hottel, Johannes Hottel

PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES, SERIES 7, VOLUME (Age 47)

p.45 List of Passengers Imported in the Ship Pennsylvania John Stedman, Master, from Rotterdam, last from Plymouth. Qualified Sept. 11, 1732. Johannes Hoorle

The Original List is Herewith Published

Johanna Hottle

Women and Children

Margaret Hottel, Curla Hottel, Hendrick Hottel, Anna Hottel, Jerick Hottel,Johannes Hottel

Rotterdam, Holland to Philadelphia June to September 11, 1732 on ship Pennsylvania with master, John Stedman. Moved to northern Bucks Co., PA. in 1732. VA in 1745 or 1750 30 August 1750 bought 341 acres of land from Lord Thomas Fairfax. Spoke German.

German Pioneers to Pennsylvania Passenger Ships' Lists Includes People from the Palatine

THE PENNSYLVANIA MERCHANT [List 20 A] A List of Palatine Passengers on Board the Ship Pensilvania Merchant, John Stedman, Commander, from Rotterdam. [Qualified Sept. 11, 1732]

Men's Names

Nicholas Miller Jan Pieter Strack Cuspurd Wooldrich Benedick Eselman Mathias Zulkover Michael Witmer Jacob Gysen Jerich Michael Swynhart Conrad Frick Hans Michael Cromeryn Michael Reyn Philip Cavel Hendrick Christen Cornelius Kraem Jan Jacob Buss Hans Rudler Michael Will Woolf Copenhaver Johan Celeberger Michael Copenhaver Philip Frank Johannes Weaver Michael Emeldt Mathias Minegen Leonard Emeldt Conrad Shenigh Hans Graff Jeriam Ein Jerick Michael Holsteyner Daniel Miller Hans Jerich Smit

(JOHANNES HOTTEL)

Jacob Roodt Christian Steinback Hans Jerich Conce Woolf Cankloots Hans Coun Palus Lyntsenbelger Christophel Stedler Hans Jacob Meyer Hans Jerich Couger Paul Ruyter Simeon Carlee Hendrick Ruyter Mathias Heyser Jerich Beats Adam Louer William Creusumer Hartman Lower Jerich Mirts Stephven Hook Michael Slinagur Simon Pieter Holsteyner Pieter Gauf Jacob Hans Barent Wolfinger Hans Michael Moog Adam Bouer Vendael Fiseir Bastian Wageneir Joannis Faase Jerich Palsgrave Jacob Shaad Michael Caap Fridrich Caap Gabriel Konigh Leonard Conraed Carle Olinar Vindael Wynheymer Adam Zeyler Jerich Mynhard Mathias Shaup Fridrich Ernigh

Women and Children

Catharine Conce Margaret Strickler Maria Barbel Elisabeth Lower Elisabeth Lower (not an error) Esra Houk Maria Holsteyner Sophia Engelhart Susanna Fisar Magdalena Swynhart Eva Swynhart Andreas Swynhart Barbara Swynhart Johan Swynhart Barbara Mack Odels Woolfinger Eva Oldrich Anna Mack Margaret Linamens Maria Cavel Philip Oldrich Barbara Cabal Pieter Oldrich Elizabeth Cram Susanna Oldrich Maria Lotsharing Anna Barbel Cathrina Lotsharing Margaret Sweren Maria Lotsharing Lena Brown Maria Capehaver Gertrouy Frick Barbara Copehaver Benedick Bartholomus Rosina Copehaver Maria Reyn Catharina Copehaver Anna Christen Maria Mincham Margaret Christen Catharina Eier Magdalen Christen Christian Miller Jerick Christen Michael Miller

Hendrick Christen (MARGARET HOTTEL) Eva Christen (ANNA HOTTEL) Catharine Christen (CURLA HOTTEL) Salme Christen (JERICH HOTTEL) Maria Christen (HEMDRICH HOTTEL) Anna Puss (JOHANNES HOTTEL) Cathrina Puss

Dorothy Stenback Anna Frank Barbara Meyer Catharina Conce Margaret Meyer Hans Conce Susanna Meyer Eva Conce Hanickel Myer Casparus Meyer Bustnip Woolfinger Elizabeth Ruyter Pieter Woofinger Martin Ruyter Johannes Woolfinger Anna Ruyter Elizabeth Kerkener Paul Ruyter Barbara Isack Caspart Ruyter Jacob Isack Barbel Ruyter Fredrick Isack Maria Beats Barbara Bower Adam Beats Maria Ernich Magdalena Beats Fredrich Ernich Cathrina Beats Anna Ernich Margaret Marts A True List Dorothy Marts John Stedman Elizabeth Marts 73 Men Susan Beyeren 98 Women & Children Maria Slynegar _________________ Michael Slinegar 171 [Total] Margaret Gouf 3 dead Pieter Gouf _________________ 168 [Persons]

Philadelphia September 11th, 1732

Present: The Honorable Pat. Gordon, Esqr., Lt. Governor, S. Hassell, Esqr., Mayor, A. Hamilton, Esqr., Recorder.

The foregoing List was upon Oath declared by John Stedman to be a true & exact one. Robt. Charles., Cl. Con.

"At the Courthouse of Philadelphia, Sept. 11th, 1732... A List was presented of the Names of Seventy Palatines, who with their families, making in all One hundred & sixty eight Persons, were imported here in the ship Pennsylvania Merchant, John Stedman, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Plymouth, as by Clearance thence." From the Minutes of the Provincial Council, printed in the Colonial Records, Vol. III, pg. 452.

[List 20 B] Palatines imported in the Ship Pensylvania Merchant, of London, Jno. Stedman, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Plymouth, p[sic] Clearance thence. Qualified September 11th, 1732.

Joseph Casparing[?] Cornelius Kram Matthias Zollikoffer, Hans (O) Rootelee von Alten Klingen ** Wolff (W) Copenhaver Jacob Giss Michael (H) Copenhaver Conrad (X) Frick Johannes (O) Weber Michel Rein Matthes Menchen Hendrich (H) Christian Conradt Sch�nig Joan[sic] Jacob Buss Johann Georg Amend Michel W�ll Dangel M�ller

Johan (S) Seleberger Johannes (O) Hoorle

Philip (O) Frank Christian (H) Steinback Michael Immel Albrecht Wolff Kongetz[?] Leonhard Immel Paulus (L) Linsenbigler Hans Georg Graff Hans Jacob Meyer Georg Michael Hohlsteiner Paul (PR) Reyter Hans Jerig (X) Smit Johan G�rg B�tz Jacob Rod Wm. (O) Chriesmerg Hans G�rg Cuntz Georg Mertz Christofel (X) Stedler Michael (X) Slinager Johann Georg Gauger Ditrich Gauff Simon Carle Bernhart Wolffinger Maddes Hauser Bastian Wagner Adam (L) Louer Johannes Faass Hartmann (X) Lauer J�rg Paltzgraff Simon Peter Holsteiner Jacob (X) Shaad Jacob (H) Hans Michael Capp Hans Michel Much Georg Fridrich Capp Wendel Fizeer [?] Gabriel (O) Konigh Johann Klas M�ller Hans Leond. (H) Conraad Johann Peter Strack Carl Ohliger Benedict (I) Eiselman Wendel Weinheimer Michael (O) Witman Adam (+) Zeyler Georg Michael Schweinhart Hans Jorig (+) Mindhard Hans Michael Krumrein Mathias (+) Shaaup Filbs Keblle Friederich Erny

NOTE: **"von Alten Klingen" - This is a place in Switzerland. It was read V.D.M. by Prof. Daniel Rupp.

NORTHERN NECK LAND WARRANTS AND SURVEYS by Peggy Shomo Joyner

G-471: John Huddle of frederick Co. 341 A. in said Co. Surv. Mr. John Baylis. On Br. of Tom's Brook, adj. Wolrick stoner, Mary Hill. 30 Aug. 1750

HISTORY OF VIRGINIA by Bruce.

Bruce's History of Virginia states he was a native of France, a Huguenot and a member of the Reformed Church. On account of his allegiance to the Protestant Church he was so persecuted as to be driven out of that country into Switzerland, and either he or his descendants afterwards went down the Rhine River into Holland.

HISTORY OF VIRGINIA by Bruce.

p.263 He is a descendant of John, Johannes or Jean Hottel, who came from Holland nearly two centuries ago and settled in Pennsylvania. This John Hottel was the son or a grandson of a native of France, a Huguenot and a member of the Reformed Church. On account of his allegiance to the Protestant Church he was so persecuted as to be driven out of that country into Switzerland, and either he or his descendants afterwards went down the Rhine River into Holland. John Hottel with his wife, Margaret, and several children, sailed from Rotterdam, Holland, in June, 1732, on the ship Pennsylvania, commanded by John Stedman, Master. They landed at Philadelphia September 11, 1732. Their children under sixteen years of age were Anna, George, Henry, John, Charles or Carl Hottel.Their first home in the new world was in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. About 1745 John Hottel, accompanied by three of his children, Anna, George and Charles, moved into the Valley of Virginia, to what was then Orange County, a territory embracing the present counties of Frederick, Shenandoah and Page. Their place of settlement was in what is now Shenandoah County, on the head waters of Toms Brook, about six miles north of Woodstock. John Hottel acquired from Lord Fairfax some large tracts of land and owned some parcels of land east of Woodstock, on the north branch of the Shenandoah. The sons of John Hottel who remained in Pennsylvania founded families who remained in Pennsylvania in Northampton and Bucks counties, and some of their descendants are still in that region.

The first plat of the town of Woodstock was made in 1760, fully fifteen years after the Hottels came into the Valley. They were therefore real pioneers being in advance of the real permanent settlement here. In the generations that have succeeded each other since John Hottel came perhaps no family has exercised more influence on the life of the community than this.

HISTORY OF THE DESCENDANTS OF JOHN HOTTEL by W.D. Huddle.

p.7

Johannes (John) Hottel, with whom this history begins, was born in Europe, about 1700, where he grew to manhood, took ship Pennsylvania, John Stedman, Master, probably in June, with his wife, Margaret, and five children under sixteen years of age, at Rotterdam, Holland, landed in Colonial America at Port Philadelphia, September 11, 1732, the year George Washington, the father of our country was born. John Hottel must have been still a young man at that time. Of his parents we have not been able to find any trace. Probably they were lost in the terrible commotions of Europe, and their records destroyed.

John Hottel and Margaret were married about 1720, and their five children were all born in Europe. The family name of Margaret, her parentage, time and place of birth in the old country are unknown.

This family located in the northern part of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where they lived eighteen years and by thrift and industry acquired lands and homes, so that the name Hottel appears on the tax records a few years after their advent. These immigrants took the oath of allegiance to the Crown of Great Britain. In religion they were either Lutherans, Reformed, or possibly Mannonites. They spoke the German language and were faithful, patriotic citizens.

According to Prof. I.D. Rupp, (Sept. 21, 1732) Ulrich Hottel who was sick, arrived with 188 passengers. No further record is given. Probably he was a brother of John.

Children of John and Margaret Hottel

Carl (Charles) Hottel b 1722

Johannes (John) Hottel b 1724 Jerick (George) Hottel b 1728

Anna (Barbara Anna) Hottel b 1730

Dates are approximate. These children constitute the ancestors of the whole Hottel family in America.

We sometimes wish these worthy ancestors who invaded and occupied these premises in the long ago, could return and reveal themselves to our curious eyes. Nearly two centuries ago they joined the spectral hosts that dwell among the stars, while in yonder Keller graveyard their ashes sleep. Lovingly Virginia's skies are arched above their tombs.

On the original Hottel homestead near where the first Hottel domicile stood, the old Frieden's church was built in 1821. It was owned jointly by the Reformed and Lutheran congregations. Many of our kin of that day worshipped in this church, being identified with one or the other of these bodies. The congregations were separated and the building abandoned and torn down in 1880 and separate churches were erected. The Lutherans since then worship at St.Matthews not far distant, and the Reformed people at Harrisville.

A community schoolhouse was built at the rear of the Frieden's church, familiarly known as the Hottel-Keller schoolhouse. This was erected by free-will offerings of money, labor and material. George Hottel, John Snarr, the Kellers and many others figured prominently in this educational enterprise. They belived that education was essential to good citizenship and the welfare of our country.

HISTORY OF THE DESCENDANTS OF JOHN HOTTEL, 2ND EDITION, 1992

P.xxiii

Our Immigrant Ancestor and His Family

The brief account of the European background for our immigrant Forefather, Johannes Hottel, which is given on page 7, obviously needs to be supplemented. Since I started research toward the writing of a new history, I have made one visit to Germany, and made various other efforts to establish a more correct and complete record. The definitive data are not yet in hand, but I am particularly indebted to Mrs. Cleta Smith, a family member living in Silver Spring, Maryland, for her excellent research of many German records that serve both to correct and supplement what was known by W.D. Huddle more than 60 years ago when he was preparing this volume.

Our family very likely had its beginning in Switzerland, but we are not absolutely certain how the name was originally spelled. Quite probably it was either Hoedl or Hodel, both spellings being used at the present time in Switzerland and in Germany. As we also know, the English officials who made the earliest records in America wrote as they thought they heard., and used the Hottel spelling, although early variants are also on record. Many different ways of spelling are common today, Hottel, Hottell, Hottle, and Huddle being the most frequently used forms.

Although we don't yet know where our immigrant ancestor was born, he certainly began his journey to America in the 1730s from Germany. We do know that the population was so depleted after the french military incursions into Germany, particularly in southern Germany, that laborers from Switzerland found there a welcome new home. Our family was a part of that movement, even though we don't know exactly when they went. Cleta Smith's research shows that Johannes and Elizabetha Hodel lived in the region of Alsheim bei Gronau, in the Rhineland-Pfalz (Palatinate), southwest of the city of Mannheim, and northwest of the city of Speyer, where he had a small farm and a small vineyard.

They had four children, all of whom were baptized in the Evangelish Church in Alsheim: (1) Anna Barbara, born 2 Dec. 1713, baptized 10 Dec. 1713; (2) Johann Carl, baptized 2 Nov 1718, so born c. 25 Oct 1718; (3) Johann Georg, baptized 12 Apr 1722, so born c. 4 Apr 1722; (4) Catharina Elisabetha, baptized 25 Nov 1725, so born c. 17 Nov 1725. (It was a common paractice to give children such first names, usually remembering the "Holy Family" or another "saint.") We know these first three children, of course, as Barbara, Charles and George. Since the daughter Elisabetha does not appear on the passenger list for the ship Pennsylvania, on which they arrived in the port of Philadelphia on 11 Sep 1732, we may assume that she died prior to the family's departure from Rotterdam, or en route to America.

On 23 Jun 1728 Johannes Hodel married Maria Margaretha, a daughter of Johannes Steph, and the widow of Caspar Rhinewald, at Meckenheim, about 3 miles south of the village of Alsheim. Margaretha had been born c. 1702, at LaBlansch, Canton Bern, in Switzerland. One child was born to Caspar Rhinewald and Margaretha,whom they named Johann Hennrich, baptized 31 Jan 1725, at Meckenheim. This is probably the child listed on the ship passenger list as "Heinrich Hottel." Nothing further is known of him after the arrival in Philadelphia, and no Henry Hottel has been discovered there or in Pennsylvania at that time.

The Hottel family early established residence in the upper part of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, quite probably in either Richland or Springfield Township, northeast of Quakertown, and southeast of Coopersburg and Allentown. However, no record of land ownership in this area has yet been found, and exactly how long the family continued in Pennsylvania is still uncertain. It is now evident that they moved to Virginia earlier than 1750, the date given on p.7 so I have written below "about 1743-1745."

John Hottel did acquire land in present day Shenandoah County, near Mount Olive, and the original survey of these 341 acres was made on 26 April 1750. This document shows that they were living in that location at that time, but it seems to imply that they had already been there for some while, for the location of his house is indicated on the plat, with the notation: "where he lives."

Two road petitions in Orange County, Virginia, dated 20 Jan 1742/43, and 3 Feb 1742/43, are the earliest discovered records that mention members of the Hottel family in Virginia. (Alternate dates are due to the difference between the Julian and Gregorian calendars, the latter being officially adopted by England only in 1752. However, both calendars were in use for a number of years prior to that date. In the Julian calendar the new year began on 25 March, so the road petitions may have been in either 1742 or 1743, as both dates fall earlier in the year than the 25 March new year.

Johannes and Margaretha had one child, Johannes, baptized in Meckenheim on 4 Nov 1731, so born c. 27 Oct 1731. This son was left behind when the family moved from Pennsylvania to Virginia, probably about 1743-1745. Why a child of that tender age was "left behind" is as yet an unanswered question. The late Ken Hottle, who did so much research on the so-called "Pennsylvania Branch" before his untimely death in 1989, was convinced that it was this Johannes Hottel who married Mary Magdalene Musselman, in Bucks Co., PA. They had two sons, Michael and Samuel, born about 1750-1752. We are still pursuing this research, and hope to find answers for these questions, as well as to develop a more complete history of the fourth part of our family for publication as part of our new history now under way.

B. Paul Huddle, HKMI Historian 1992

JOHANNES HOTTEL'S WILL (Age 75)

A copy of John Hottel's last will and testament is herewith produced in full, bearing date August 11, 1760, admitted to probate in the Court of Frederick Co., Virginia, at Winchester, November 5, 1760, as follows:

In the name of God, Amen:

I, John Hoddle, of the county of Frederick and Colony of Virginia, being in health of body and of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given to God, calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is appointed for all men to die once, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say, principally and first of all, I give and recommend my soul into the hand of God that gave it, and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian burial at the discretion of my executors, nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God, and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life, I give, devise and dispose of in the following manner and form.

First, that all my just debts and funeral charges be paid. I also give and bequeath to Margaret, my dear wife, one full third part of my whole estate by her to be enjoyed during her natural life, and then at her decease to fall to my executors. Also, I give to my eldest son, Charles Hoddle, ten pounds of current money of Virginia, to be raised and levied out of my estate.

Also, I give to my youngest son, George Hoddle, and my son-in-law, George Keller the -- which two I likewise constitute, make and ordain my executors of this, my last will and testament -- all and singular, my lands together with all my movable estate, to be equally divided between them after my decease and the decease of my wife, then by them freely to be possessed and enjoyed, and I hereby utterly disavow, revoke and disannul all and every other former testaments, wills, legacies, and bequests and executors by me in any wise before named, willed and bequeathed, ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eleventh day of August in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and sixty.

his: JOHN X HODDLE. [Seal]: mark:

Signed, sealed, published, pronounced and declared by the said, John Hoddle, as his last will and testament, in the presence of us who in the presence of each other and in his presence have hereunto subscribed our names.

Witnesses:

Benjamin Denton

John North

John Little

Will book No. 2, page 444.

THE COMPENDIUM OF AMERICAN GENEALOGY.

John (Hottel, Hotel) Huddle (ca. 1690-1760) from Rotterdam, 1732, in the "Pennsylvania" with his wife Margaret, and children. Charles, Henry, George, John, and Anna; settled Bucks or Lancaster Co., Pa.; removed to Shenendoah Co., Va., ca. 1745 where he purchased land.

KIRCHENBUCH ALSHEIM BEI GRONAU REFORMED

The German language versions below were provided by Herr Roland Paul, associate director of the "Institut fur Pfalziche Geschichte und Volkskunde" in Kaiserslautern, Germany. They came from the original church records of the Reformed Church in Alsheim bei Gronau in the Palatinate of Germany. Herr Paul translated the German to English, and his translation appear below. Parenthtical expressions are eihter Herr Paul's, in the case of question marks (which indicate his uncertainty on the exact spelling of some of the words) or those of Tom Speelman (to indicate locations or clarification of a profession that the translation refers to).

1725 den 25ten 9bris war getaufft Eine Junge Tochter, nahmens Catharina Elisabetha, der Vatter war Johannes Hodel, die Mutter Elisabetha, Tauffzengen waren, H.Jean Michet der Zeit SchultheiB dahier und Catharina seine eheliche HauBfrau.

1727 den 22ten xbris war Joh. Hodel ehel. HauBfrau, Elisabetha bergahen, ihres Alters 40 Jahr 3 Monath und 14 Tage.

Translation: on the 22nd of November was Johannes Hodel's wife, Elisabetha buried, her age 40 years 3 months and 14 days.

Note: The original translation of Herr Paul was provided on 25 July 1995 who read the information directly from the old church records as if he were reading the printed text above. At Tom Speelman's request. Herr Paul transcribed the records in German and provided them to me. Remembering most of the translation, and with the help of the host translation which you see above.

Other notes: During the discussion with Herr Paul, he provided some of the other following insights.

1. He said that the Hodel family was obviously well respected in their community. He based this on the stature of the people who were godparents of his children [i.e., a court recorder, a well respected businessman (the cooper), and the mayor). He said that were they just ordinary people, none of the above people would have consented to be the godparents.

2. He said the godfather of Johann Carl, Johann Carl Wolff was well respected, as indicated by the word Herr before his name.

ii. JOHANN CARL CHARLES HOTTEL, b. 02 November 1718, Alsheim, Rhine-Pfalz, Germany1; d. 12 September 1814; m. BARBARA UNKNOWN; b. Abt. 1725, Toms Brook, Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Notes for JOHANN CARL CHARLES HOTTEL:

Johann Carl Charles Hottel

History of the Descendants of John Hottel by Rev. and L. Huddle.

Oldest son of the immigrant was born in Europe about 1722, came to America with his parents when a mere boy and grew to manhood in Bucks County, PA. The public records show he came to Augusta County, Virginia (1748-1749) where he owned real estate several years in advance of his parents. He settled on a farm of 250 acres one mile west of the village of Toms Brook. Here near the buildings he and his wife were buried without proper markers and inscriptions. The major part of his life was spent in Shenandoah County. He was among the outstanding pioneers of that community and was a prosperous farmer, owning 1318 acres of land in the above county at the time of his death. The surname of his wife, Barbara, is unknown. She preceded him to the grave.

The son Charles of the pioneer John Hottel settled upon the Hottel lands under the Fairfax grant near the Shenandoah River, and in his day was one of the largest land holders in the county. Some of his posterity are still represented in Shenandoah County and own some of the original lands of the Fairfax grant.

Prompted by premonitions of death as a result of being kicked by a horse, Charles made a will. The precision and painstaking care in disposing of his properties is particularly noticable. He parcelled out lland values to his sons and daughters except Magdalene. The document was written in German, and it stipulated that his son Jacob should maintain him in old age until death; therefore, he departed this life on the farm east of Maurertown, VA.

The will is dated June 10, 1778, ordered to be translated in the English language and probated, Sept. 12, 1814. An abstract of the will of Charles Hottel taken from Probate records at Woodstock is as follows:

1. He speaks of having been hurt by a horse, provides for decent Christian burial, and makes bequests.

2. To John, 285 acres of land valued at 400&, deducted 10& in addition to the allotted sum for each and owed his brothers and sisters, 217&, 5s, and 6p.

3. To Jacob, 215 acres of land valued at 400&, deducted his allotment, owed 227&, 5s, and 6 p.

4. To Joseph, 250 acres of land valued at 400&, and 6p., deducted his allowance, owed 127&, 5s, and 12p.

5. To Solomon, 204 acres of land valued at 400&, and 6p., deducted his allowance, owed 227&, 5s, and 12p.

6. To Daniel, 201 acres of land valued at 300&, deducted his allowance, owed 127&, 5s, and 6p.

7. To Magdalene, 163 acres of land and 22&, 14s. and 10p. equals the correct amount due her.

The value of the original estate totals 1910& for the sum of 1318 acres. Deducting the 10& which John, the eldest, received, 1900& was the total remaining for equal distribution. The total of the sums owed by the five brothers, as noted in the foregoing analysis, is 886&, 9s and 4p. Deducting from this amount due to magdalene, leaves a remainder of 863&, 14s and 10p. This sum of money to be divided among the sisters, Barbara, Mary, Elizabeth, Anna and Susannah, who received no bequests of land, divided by five, their number, the result is the sum of 172&, 14s and 10p. for each.

Children of Charles and Barbara Hottel:

John Hottel b 1747

Jacob Hottel b 1749

Barbara Hottel b 1751

Solomon Hottel b 1753

Mary Hottel b 1755

Elizabeth Hottel b 1758

Magdalene Hottel b Aug 14, 1759

Joseph Hottel b 1761

Daniel Hottel b 1763

Anna Hottel b 1765

Susannah Hottel b 1767

Frederick County, VA Court Records 1755-1762 Fillm 31419

2 June 1761 On the motion of Charles Huddle leave is granted him to build a water grist mill on Toms Brook Run in this county. Frederick County Court Minutes.

The American Compendium of Genealogy.

Charles (ca. 1715-78), of Shenandoah Co., Va.; landowner: m Barbara (d ante 1778)

From Bruce's History of Virginia.

NORTHERN NECK LAND WARRANTS AND SURVEYS by Peggy Shomo Joyner

G-252: William Huber of Augusta Co. 168 A. in said Co. Surv. Mr. George Byrne.

On N.R. of Shannondoah, adj. Charles Huddle. 6 Aug. 1749

H-85: Barnet Siever of Frederick Co. 400 A. in said Co. where he lives. Surv.

Mr. John Baylis. Adj. John Huddle, George Huddle. 7 Jan 1752.

K-405: Charles Huddle of Frederick Co. 400 A. on N. Shannondoah in said Co. adj. Abraham Denton. Surv. John Baylis. 20 Apr. 1762

K-487: John Keller of Frederick Co. 400 A. in said Co. Surv. Mr. Robert Rutherford. Adj. Runald Bodden, Charles Huddle, John Baughman. 22 July 1762

N-76: Charles Huddle of Frederick Co. 285 A. on N.R. of Shannandoah in said Co. Surv. Robert Rutherford. 2 Aug 1766

N-77: Charles Huddle of Frederick Co. 346 A. on Toms Brook of N.R. of Shannandoah in said Co. Surv. Robert Rutherford. Adj. Christopher Wendal, Abraham Denton, near a Waggon Road. 2 Aug. 1766

N-172: Balsor Counts of Frederick Co. 471 A. on McNishes Run in said Co. Surv. Robert Rutherford. Adj. Charles Huddle. 1 Sept 1766

N-173: John Lewis Selser of frederick Co. 528 A. on McNishes Run in said Co. Surv. Robert Rutherford. Adj. John Baughman, Phillip Weesman, Charles Huddle. 2 Sept. 1766

N-210: Jacob Rife 300 A. in Frederick Co. Surv. Robert Rutherford. Adj. Little, Renard Borden, Ulrick Stoner, Christopher Wendall, Charles Huddle. 11 Sept 1766

O-52: Frederick Parrett of frederick Co. 347 A. in said Co. Surv. Robert Rutherford. Adj. Augustine Windal, Rinard Baudin, charles Huddle, John Baughman. 10 June 1767

O-193: Conrod Slotzer of Frederick co. 400 A. on Tom's Brook in said Co. Surv. Robert Rutherford. Adj. Henry Summerwalt, Abraham Denton, Charles Huddle, Christopher Wendall, John Mauk, the Waggon Road. 19 Oct. 1768

O-234: John Mauk of Frederick Co. 100 A. on Tom's Brook in said Co. Surv. Peter Stephens. Adj. Charles Huddle, John Stonebridge, George Wastabarger, Abraham Denton. 4 Sept. 1769

1774 Shenandoah Co, VA

HUDLE, Charles Rent Rolls

KIRCHENBUCH ALSHEIM BEI GRONAU REFORMED

The German language versions below were provided by Herr Roland Paul, associate director of the "Institut fur Pfalziche Geschichte und Volkskunde" in Kaiserslautern, Germany. They came from the original church records of the Reformed Church in Alsheim bei Gronau in the Palatinate of Germany. Herr Paul translated the German to English, and his translation appear below. Parenthtical expressions are eihter Herr Paul's, in the case of question marks (which indicate his uncertainty on the exact spelling of some of the words) or those of Tom Speelman (to indicate locations or clarification of a profession that the translation refers to).

VIRGINIA'S COLONIAL SOLDIERS by Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. 1988. Pages 46 & 47.

FRENCH & INDIAN WAR LIST OF CAPT. JACOB VAN BRAAM'S COMPANY, 9 JULY 1754. Hostages: Jacob Braam, Capt. Killed: John Robinson; William Simmons; William Bailey. Wounded: Hamilton, Sgt; Brickner, Sgt; Henry Johnston; George Taylor; John Potter; Joseph Powell; Demsey Simmons. Sick in Camp: William Gerrard. Sick on the road: Robert Bell; George Marcum; Richard Bolton; Command: Thomas Dunahough; Michael Franks. Absent: William Knowls; James Black; John Brown; Nicholas Major; Godfrey Bomgardener. Men fit for duty: Thomas Carter, Sgt.; John Allen, Corp.; John Mercer, Ens.; Ezech. Richardson, Drummer; Chirstopher Byerly; William Mitchell; John Stewart; John McGreger; Charles Allbury; Frances Self; John Johnston; John Campbell; Edward King; John Coin; Charles Dunn; Patrick Gallaway; JACOB FUNKHOUSER; Bernard Draxller; George Gobell; William Carter; John Thomson; Thomas Hennesey; Frances Rogers; Benjamin Spicer; Edward Whitehead; Hugh Paul; Angus McDonald; Arthur Howard; Mathias Skamp; Edward Minor.

VIRGINIA'S COLONIAL SOLDIERS by Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. 1988. Pages 128.

FRENCH & INDIAN WAR THE PARTY OF RECRUITS WHICH JOINED AT WILL'S CREEK AFTER THE BATTLE OF THE MEADOWS (3rd Day of July 1754). Pages 128 & 129.

List of all the soldiers which are to be found either upon the pay roles or muster rolls. The men who received the present of a pistole from the country as acknowledgement of their gallant behaviour upon that occasion and the detachment which marched to Augusta sometime after the defeat. By which (& there appearing to be 350 upon the roll) it is evident there are many men (here) included, that are not entitled (strictly) to a share of the 200,000 acres of land under Gov. Dinwiddie's proclamation & scare possible that any can be omitted which are. This being carefully attended to least any might be deprived of their right by not appearing on the list when they applied to. 30 April 1771. /s/ George Washington. Among others: Jacob Funkhauser, 18 March, deserted;

Pages 130 & 131. FRENCH & INDIAN WAR. RETURNS MADE AT WILL'S CREEK THE 9TH OF JULY 1754. Page 130. Vanbraam'S company: Among others Jacob Funkhauser

Page 132 FRENCH & INDIAN WAR. PAY ROLL OF THE VIRGINIA REGIMENT FROM ENLISTMENT TO 29TH OF MAY 1754.

This pay roll was according to an account in the possession of Mr. Carlyle, them Commissary. The roll gave name, rank, date of commissioning at enlistment, and pay (in pounds, shillings, pence.)

Page 134 Jacob Funkhauser, 18 March, 2.8.0; among others

Page 258 BOUNTY LAND APPLICATIONS MECKLENBURG COUNTY

Joseph Lambert served in the company of Maj. Stewart in Col. Stephen's Regiment. 8 May 1780.

Page 306 BOUNTY LAND APPLICATIONS Warrant for 50 acres issued to Francis Lightfoot, assignee of James Lambert, who served in Maj. Stewart's Company in Col. Adam Stephen's Rgmt. 8 May 1780 Mecklenburg Co. Warrant for 200 acres issued to Francis Lightfoot, assignee of Joseph Lambert, who served in Maj. Stewart's Company in Col. Adam Stephen's Rgmt. 8 May 1780 Mecklenburg Co.

Page 350 & 351 COURT MARTIAL RECORDS AT A COURT MARTIAL HELD 9 OCTOBER 1761. The following were discharged: Ralf Wither from Capt. John Bowman's company: James Vance, Michael Humble and Isaac Mccuing from Capt. Joseph McDowell's company: Phillip Glass, Martin Black, John Fleming, Rynard Hodden, George Weaver, and Charles Huddle from Capt. John Funk's company;...

Page 352 From Capt. John Funk's company: The following fines were levied. Fined 40 shs for being absent from 1 general and 3 private musters: William Kilp, Christian Luther, Adam Kilp, Benjamin Lamey, Jacob Stover, and John Martin. Fined 10 shs for being absent from 1 general muster: John Funkhouser, Jacob Bowman (son of Christian Bowman), and Christian Walter, John Funk, Jr., fined 30 shs for being absent from 1 general and 2 private musters. Christian Crabell fined 20 shs for being absent from 1 general and 1 private muster. Christian Hockman and Peter Hockman fined 40 shs for being absent from 1 general and 3 private musters.

iii. JOHANN GEORGE * HOTTEL, b. 12 April 1722, Alsheim, Rhine-Pfalz, Germany1; d. 1782, Woodstock, Shenandoah Count, Virginia; m. ELIZABETH *, Abt. 1748, Pennsylvania; b. Abt. 1730.

Notes for JOHANN GEORGE * HOTTEL:

1722 April Born Europe or Palatinate to John & Margaret Hottel 1722 April 12 Baptized at the Evangelisch church at Alscheim, Rhineland Pfalz

1726 Dec 22 Mother died

1728 June 23 Father remarried

Jun 1732 Left Rotterdam on ship Pennsylvania via Plymouth w parents 11 Sep 1732 Arrived Philadelphia PA to Buck's Co, PA, age 10

Married

20 Jan 1742 Petitioned for Road Orange County Shanandoe

Built own house next to sister Anna Barbara and husband George Keller and across the road from his father Johannes Hottel

1746 John born, age 24

1748 Henry born, age 26

1750 Elizabeth born, age 28

20 Jan 1752 John Jacob born, age 30

1753 David born, age 31

1754 George born, age 32

1755 Dorothy born, age 33

1756 Daniel born, age 34

1757 Anna born, age 35

1758 Vote Frederick County, poll tax for soldiers for George Washington (list of votes in Washington's own writing), age 36

1759 Frederick Co, VA George Huddle Rent Rolls

1764 Rent Rolls, Frederick Co, VA George Huddle

1772 George Huddle etc sold land Shenandoah County, VA to Matthias, 50 Wilken, Book A, Page 364 and 365

21 May 1773 George Huddell and George Keller both of Dunmore County to Mathias Wilkin for 5 Shillings 169 acres on Tomsbrook land to George Huddel and George Keller by last will and testament of John Huddell

22 Jun 1773 George Huddell & George Keller and Barbara to Matthias Wilkin, 51

1774 Rent Rolls Dunmore Co, VA George Huddle

1775 Rent Rolls Dunmore Co, VA Geo. Huddle

1776 Rent Rolls Dunmore Co, VA Geo Huddle

1779-1781 Living in Shenandoah County, gave supplies to Revolutionary army

29 Aug 1782 Public claim for 800# beef L6-13-6, 1012# beef L8-8-8 66 gal. whiskey L13-10-2 1147# beef, 5 barrels L7 [illeg.] 4 bu rye 10s; 8 bu oats 13s-4 Owned farm across the road from father's and land from Mount Olive to North Mountain and land in Hampshire County, VA total 2,369 acres, age 21

1782 Died with 2369 acres, left farm to each child, age 60 Buried Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Keller Cemetery, Will 25 May 1782

25 Mar 1782 Will probated Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia

30 Oct 1782 Land from George Huddell and George Keller to Christian Capp 1783 Son, George Jr., Head of family, 11 white 0 black 1785 Son George signed Mennonite petition

HISTORY OF THE DESCENDANTS OF JOHN HOTTEL by W.D. Huddle.

At age 10 came with parents from Rotterdam, Holland to Philadelphia, PA Jun to 11 Sep 1732 Moved to Bucks Co, PA 1850 to Toms Brook, VA Home across road from father's 2,369 acres stretched from Mount Olive to North Mountain

CHILDREN OF JOHANN GEORGE JERICK HOTTEL & ELIZABETH

1. JOHN HOTTEL (1746

- 1772) m. Elizabeth

2. HENRY HOTTEL m. Christina Charlotte Hamman

3. ELIZABETH HOTTEL (b. 16 Sep 1750) m. Christian Copp

4. JOHN JACOB HOTTEL (20 Jan1752 - Aug 1820) m. Dorothy Rinker

5. DAVID HOTTEL (1753 - 2 Feb 1787) m. Margaret

6. GEORGE II HOTTEL (1754 - Sep 1794) m. Margaret B. Wineman

7. DOROTHY HOTTEL (27 Nov 1755 - 6 Oct 1802) m. Jacob Funkhouser

8. DANIEL HOTTEL (b. 1756) m. Eva Hiser m. Rosina Fox

9. ANNA HOTTEL (28 Mar 1757 - 10 Aug 1834) m. Jacob Hamman

VIRGINIA VITAL RECORDS #1 1600S-1800S VIRGINIA TAX RECORDS, ELECTION OF COL. GEO. WASHINGTON, 1758

AN ALPHABETICAL POLL FOR FREDERICK COUNTY, TAKEN THE 24TH DAY OF JULY 1758

FOR COLO. WASHINGTON

JNO. FUNKHAUSER 103

GEO. HUDDLE

HENRY RINKER

FOR COLO. MARTIN

JNO. FUNKHAUSER

GEO. HUDDLE

FOR MR. WEST

HENRY RINKER

HISTORY OF THE DESCENDANTS OF JOHN HOTTEL by W.D. Huddle.

George Hottel, youngest son of John and Margaret Hottel and the progenitor of this line of history was born about the year 1728, either in Switzerland, or the famous Valley of the Rhine, Germany. When a small boy he emigrated with his parents from Rotterdam, Holland to America, arriving at Philadelphia, Sept. 11, 1732, settling later in the northern part of Bucks County, Pa., where he grew to manhood.

During the years mentioned above the Hottel family was among the many thousands who left their homes because of conscientious scruples. They believed that war was contrary to the teachings of Christianity. Therefore military service as required by law was very distasteful to them. Fierce persecutions by the European government as well as by many private citizens, induced numbers to seek safety in America, where liberty was promised them. By private conveyance, or perhaps on foot, they came to Holland, where they enjoyed greater liberties. Then, too, some being limited in financial means, remained in Holland for a time, in order to earn money to pay their passage to America.

It is claimed by some of the Hottel descendants that our immigrant came from Holland instead of Switzerland or Germany. This view can be easily accounted for from the fact that Rotterdam, Holland, was the port from which all emigrants in the above sections took passage on ships sailing to America.

The subject of this sketch and his parents were compelled to undergo the hardships of pioneer life in the colonial new world among the wild beasts and savage Indians. They began in the forest. The land was cleared, a log hut was erected and the battle with nature for supremacy begun. The family remained 18 years in Bucks Co., Pa., then came to Shenandoah Co., Va., settling near the village of Toms Brook, on a tract of land containing 341 acres. This by industry and honesty was changed from a howling wilderness to meadows, wheatfields and a happy home.

Across the public road joining his father's tract on the west, young George Hottel began his life's career as a farmer by purchasing 253 acres of land from Lord Thomas Fairfax. By subsequent purchases he owned a vast scope of choice land lying on the head waters of Toms Brook and Funks Mill Run reaching northward from the hamlet of Mt. Olive to North Mountain. He also owned various farm properties in the counties of Shenandoah and Hampshire, totalling at the time of his death, 2,369 acres. He was one of the most prosperous and outstanding land owners of Shenandoah County. The name of his wife and where he married her could not be ascertained. To them nine children were born and he gave to each a farm. He died in the Spring of 1787, in the 60th year of his age, and it is likely he was buried in the Keller Cemetery. His wife and son John preceded him in death. He was a religious man and like many of his descendants, belonged either to the Lutheran or Reformed denomination.

The Old Home

George Hottel's old home is still standing in a good state of preservation near Mt. Olive. It was occupied in turn by his son Jacob and grandson George, and is now owned by Moses W. Barbe, whose wife was Lillie Ann Hamman, deceased, a lineal descendant of Barbara Anna Hottel. According to Mr. Barbe, the house was erected in 1740, but perhaps it was a little later as the Hottel family came to that neighborhood in 1750, and it is quite probable that George Hottel built it himself. The house was constructed very much like a Fort House in the days of savagery, with fort holes in the stone walls of the basement, and very large hewed logs which have been weatherboarded and plastered. An addition was built to the rear side some time later. There are five large rooms, three on the first floor and two on the second, and a large attic with a steep roof. The first floor was made of logs hewed on four sides with 18 inch facing fitted closely together with a slip hole into the basement from the inside. The outside door of the basement was made of three ply lumber and is still in use. The joist in the house are of 25 foot pine logs hewed six by ten inches, a stone chimney twelve by six feet on the first and second floors tapering to three feet square at the top occupies the center of the house. Board partitions extend from the chimney to the outer walls, thereby affording access to the chimney from every room for the purpose of heating from the fireplaces. All partitions have doors making the entire house communicable. The fireplace on the first floor will admit a log six feet long. The mantels built in the chimney, old log spring house is still standing near this ancient domicile and the large cone shaped stone used in the tannery by "George the tanner," is still in the front yard. A few trees whose green branches are stretched out like sentinels seem to point continually to the Old Home where were born our ancestors from whose loins have gone forth sons and daughters who have played their part in times of war and peace in the making of a great nation. In the deepening shadows of that home our dear ancestors enjoyed the music of the singing birds as they sat swaying in the trees. We sometimes wish our forebears who invaded and occupied these premises in the long ago could visit them again and reveal themselves to our curious eyes.

GEORGE HOTTEL'S WILL WILL BOOK B PAGE 327

An abstract of the will of George Hottel was taken from Probate records of Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Va.; the will is dated May 25, 1782.

In the name of God, Amen: I, George Huddle, of the county of Shenandoah, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, being weakly and infirm in body, but of sound and disposing mind and memory, thanks be to Almighty God for the same, and calling to mind the mortality of mankind, that it is appointed for all men once to die, I do therefore make and publish this my last will and testament in the following manner and form, that is to say, first, I recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it, and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian like manner, nothing doubting but at the last day I shall receive the same again at the General Resurrection, and such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me with in this life, demise and devise the same in the following manner and form:

1 Provides for the payment of all just debts and funeral expenses. Then comes bequests:

2 To my grandchildren, Henry, Gideon and John, sons of my oldest son John, deceased, 203 acres valued at 220 pounds of money.

3 To my son Henry, 218 acres, valued at 140 pounds in money.

4 To my daughter Elizabeth, wife of Christian Copp, 170 acres, valued at 100 pounds in money, being the same tract devised to him and George Keller by his father, John Hottel.

5 To my son Jacob, 253 acres including dwelling house, valued at 140 pounds in money.

6 To my son David, 202 acres valued at 100 pounds in money.

7 To my son George, 200 acres, Hampshire County, valued at 80 pounds in money.

8 To my daughter Dorothy, wife of Jacob Funkhouser, 404 acres, Hampshire County, valued at 100 pounds in money.

9 To my son Daniel, 220 acres, Hampshire County valued at 50 pounds in money.

10 To my daughter Anna, wife of Jacob Hamman, 409 acres, on Trout Run valued at 100 pounds in money.

Appoints Henry and Jacob, sons, his executors.

Witnessed by Jacob Rinker, Jr., Henry Keller and Jacob Keller.

Signed: George Hottel.

Probated Apr. 26, 1787.

HISTORY OF THE DESCENDANTS OF JOHN HOTTEL by W.D. Huddle.

p.7

John Hottel and Margaret were married about 1720, and their five children were all born in Europe. The family name of Margaret, her parentage, time and place of birth in the old country are unknown.

According to Prof. I.D. Rupp, (Sept. 21, 1732) Ulrich Hottel who was sick, arrived with 188 passengers. No further record is given. Probably he was a brother of John.

Dates are approximate. These children constitute the ancestors of the whole Hottel family in America.

The parents and three children left Pennsylvania and emigrated to Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. John and Henry stayed in Pennsylvania. Charles, George and Barbara came with the parents to Virginia. Over near North Mountain on the head waters of Toms Brook, out a short distance from the village of Toms Brook, lies the original Hottel homestead, containing 341 acres, which was purchased from Lord Thomas Fairfax, Aug. 30, 1750. This body of land lies six miles north of Woodstock (Muellerstadt), the seat of Shenandoah County founded in 1760. It is believed the Hottel domicile stood near the Hottel spring on the back road leading to Mt. Olive, near the present residence of David H. Keller. We sometimes wish these worthy ancestors who invaded and occupied these premises in the long ago, could return and reveal themselves to our curious eyes. Nearly two centuries ago they joined the spectral hosts that dwell among the stars, while in yonder Keller graveyard their ashes sleep. Lovingly Virginia's skies are arched above their tombs.

On the original Hottel homestead near where the first Hottel domicile stood, the old Frieden's church was built in 1821. It was owned jointly by the Reformed and Lutheran congregations. Many of our kin of that day worshipped in this church, being identified with one or the other of these bodies. The congregations were separated and the building abandoned and torn down in 1880 and separate churches were erected. The Lutherans since then worship at St. Matthews not far distant, and the Reformed people at Harrisville.

HISTORY OF THE DESCENDANTS OF JOHN HOTTEL, 2ND EDITION, 1992

P.xxiii

Our Immigrant Ancestor and His Family

HISTORY OF VIRGINIA by Bruce.

George Hottel, one of the sons of John Hottel, settled on the Fairfax lands at the head of Toms Brook, and his descendants multiplied through the generations and many of them went into the western states. George Hottel established a tannery, conducted a large farm, and was one of the early justices of the peace. His son Jacob spent his life on the Hottel estate, and was the father of Daniel Hottel.

p.264 The direct ancestor of Milton H. Hottel of Woodstock was George Hottel, one of the sons of John Hottel. He settled on the Fairfax lands at the head of Toms Brook, and his descendants multiplied through the generations and many of them went into the western states. George Hottel established a tannery, conducted a large farm, and was one of the early justices of the peace. His son Jacob spent his life on the Hottel estate, and was the father of Daniel Hottel, the latter being the grandfather of Milton H.

HISTORY OF VIRGINIA by Bruce.

THE ABRIDGED COMPENDIUM OF AMERICAN GENEALOGY P. 207

Hottel, George (1728-87) of Shenandoah Co., VA; owned 2,369 acres of land at time of death.

THE COMPENDIUM OF AMERICAN GENEALOGY.

FAMILY REGISTER

Hottel, George b 1728 Europe Father John Hottel d 1787 VA

DAR Patriot Index Hottel, George: b 1728 d 1787 m - PS Pvt VA

SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VA INDEX

Microfilm 33,884

Huddle, George etc. 1772 to Matthias Wilken Book A Page 364-365 Huddel, George 1782 to Christian Copp Book D, Page 25

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS OF FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA (1961). Kings, J. Estelle.

HITE vs LORD FAIRFAX

Mention is made of John Ruddell and Corneliius Ruddill at the beginning of the suit to show cause why they should not be granted land.

Following are the names of those who laid claim for land:

George Huddell--Archibald Ruddill claims land under Hite August 2, 1750

Child of JOHANNES HOTTEL and MARIA STEPH is:

v. JOHANNES2 HOTTEL, b. 27 October 1731, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; m. MARY MAGDALENE MUSSELMAN, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Notes for JOHANNES HOTTEL: HISTORY OF THE DESCENDANTS OF JOHN HOTTEL. 1992 EDITION.

B. Paul Huddle, HKMI Historian 1992

Endnotes

1. Kirchenbuch Alscheim Germany.

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