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Websites for Hessian Soldiers https://www.lagis-hessen.de/ http://www.archiv-ekkw.de/ JOHANNES SCHWALM HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION, INC. GERMAN AUXILIARY SOLDIERS WHO REMAINED IN NORTH AMERICA AFTER THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND WHOSE MILITARY SERVICE AND FAMILY HISTORIES HAVE BEEN RESEARCHED AND PUBLISHED OR DOCUMENTED BY THE JSHA The JSHA regrets to inform it's readers that this registry was last updated in late 2004 and at this time no one is updating this list. If you have questions regarding the information that led to this listing, please contact the F&M College Archives to determine if there is any information in their repository on the person listed on this registry, If you are interested in helping JSHA update this registry in the future, please contact us. Name Army and German Town of origin; Military rank or rating; Military unit; Source of military record; Personal information and source for additional information, if any.

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Websites for Hessian Soldiers

https://www.lagis-hessen.de/

http://www.archiv-ekkw.de/

JOHANNES SCHWALM HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION,

INC.

GERMAN AUXILIARY SOLDIERS WHO REMAINED IN NORTH

AMERICA AFTER THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND WHOSE

MILITARY SERVICE AND FAMILY HISTORIES HAVE BEEN

RESEARCHED AND PUBLISHED OR DOCUMENTED BY THE JSHA

The JSHA regrets to inform it's readers that this registry was last updated in late

2004 and at this time no one is updating this list. If you have questions regarding

the information that led to this listing, please contact the F&M College Archives

to determine if there is any information in their repository on the person listed

on this registry, If you are interested in helping JSHA update this registry in the

future, please contact us.

Name

Army and German Town of origin; Military rank or rating; Military unit; Source of military record; Personal information and source for additional information, if any.

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Ackerman, Johannes Hesse-Cassel; Brethausen; Private; von Knyphausen Co 1; HETRINA Vol III; deserted 16 Jan 1780 from NYC.

Allenstein, Gottleib Brunswick; Apperode/Brandenburg; rank unknown; Smith (Rimpau); Deserted from POW status likely at Charlottesville.

Arnold, Justus

Hesse-Cassel; Wichmannhausen; Private; Hesse-Kassel Erbprinz Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Yorktown; Deserted from POW status and settled in Loudoun County, Va.

Assmann, Johann Adolph

Hesse-Cassel; Hoheneiche; Private; Erb Prinz Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol III; Captured 19 Aug. 1779; Indentured to Johann Jacob Faesch at Mt. Hope Furnace; Deserted May 1783; Married Elinor Phillips; Profile in JSHA 1990 Journal.

Aubel, Konrad

Hesse-Cassel, Holzhausen; Private; von Linsingen Co. 3; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted between 1778 and 1781 near Philadelphia; Married Barbara Ziebold; Profile in JSHA 1987 Journal.

Aulick, Carl Christopher Edman

Hesse-Cassel, Festenberg, Silesia; Private; von Bose, Co von Muenchhausen; HETRINA Vol. II; Scheer Report, JSHA V (1993); Captured at Yorktown; Deserted from POW status; Went to Baltimore and then settled in Winchester, Va.; Straight line genealogy established.

Aumann, Johann Heinrich

Hesse-Hanau, Bobenhausen; Musketeer; Erb Prinz Co. 2; HETRINA Vol VI; Indentured himself at Reading, PA on 24 Oct 1782; Married Maria Beatern; Profile in JSHA 1996 Journal

Baetz, Konrad Hesse-Cassel; Hersfeld; Private; JAG Co 2; HETRINA Vol VI; captured near Trenton and joined Americans in Mar 1777.

Bahner, Johann Nicholas (Bahnert)

Hesse-Cassel, Reichenbach; Private; Rall Co. 2; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted 11 Apr. 1779 near Savannah, GA; Married Margaret Steger; Story in JSHA 1987 Journal.

Bambey, Johann Kaspar

Hesse-Cassel; Schorbach; Private; von Knyphausen Reg, Co. 4; HETRINA Vol III; deserted on march from Runklestown to Freehold, NJ 25 June 1778; Married Phillippina Hallman and settled in Berks County, PA.

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Banse, Dietmar (Banzer)

Waldeck; Besse; Private; Company 4; HETRINA Vol V; Deserted from POW status May 1778 at Lancaster

Bardeleben, von, Franz Ferdinand

Hesse-Cassel; unknown; Second Lieutenant, von Ditfurth Regiment; HETRINA Vol II; separated in 1777 near Charleston, SC. Straight-line genealogy established.

Bartholomey, Johann Heinrich

Hesse-Cassel, Friedenwald; Private; Jaeger Corps Co. 2; HETRINA Vol II; captured 4 Jan 1777 and joined American forces 1 Mar 1777; Settled in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton County, PA; Married Catharina Wiedman: story in JSHA 1999 Journal.

Bast, Johann Georg

Hesse-Cassel; Schrecksbach; Private; von Knyphausen Reg., Co. 1; HETRINA Vol. III; Wounded and captured at Trenton; May have joined the American forces; Settled near Gettysburg, PA.

Baumgaertel, Leonhardt (Baumgardner)

Anspach/Bayreuth; town unknown; Private, Bayreuth Reg., Co. 2; Smith (Staedtler); Captured at Yorktown; Deserted from POW status at Winchester, VA; Joined Armand’s Legion; Married Margaret Dinkle and settled at York, PA; Story in JSHA 1989 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

Bayer, Karl Gottlieb (Beyer)

Hesse-Cassel, Leipzig; Assistant Medical Officer; von Bose Co. 5; HETRINA Vol II; Deserted on 5 June 1779 while enroute to NYC from Dobbs Ferry; Took oath of allegiance to PA on 13 Nov 1782 as Carl Beyer; Married Polly Heilman and settled in Lewisburg, PA.

Beinhaur, Friedrich

Hesse-Cassel; Melsungen; Private; von Mirbach Reg. Co. 5; HETRINA Vol II; Deserted 16 Nov. 1783 from garrison in NYC; Married Sophia Wilhelmina Henrietta Christina Zeiss and settled in NYC.

Bense, Peter Christian

Brunswick; Osterwieck; Private; von Barner Batt., Lieb Co.; Smith (Rimpau) & Claus Reuter; Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status at Hanover, PA on Dec. 25, 1778; Had a wife in Germany.

Bensing, Philipp

Hesse-Hanau; Niederzell;Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading or Lancaster in Nov. 1782; Married Anna Marie Weinholt of Berks County, PA and settled in that area.

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Berck, Johann (Andreas?)

Brunswick; Hessen Territory; Smith (Rimpau); listed as deserting in Canada in 1783.

Bergmann, Johann Josef

Brunswick; Steinbach; Musketeer; von Riedesel Reg., Co. 4; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga, held prisoner until he sold himself as indentured servant in late 1782; Married Catherine Hess and settled Heidelberg Township, PA; Profile in JSHA 1992 Journal.

Berngruber, Sixtus

Ansbach-Bayreuth, unknown; Cannoneer; Anspach-Bayreuth artilliary; Staedtler; Deserted 29 Aug 1781 while in Virginia; Settled in the Shenandoah Valley, VA and then to KY and OH.

Bierwirth, Johannes

Hesse-Cassel; Town unknown; Laborer; von Knyphausen Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton; Possibly exchanged in June 1778; May have deserted and settled in Quebec.

Bilsingslowen, von, Karl

Hesse-Cassel; Town unknown; Ensign; Landgraf Reg.; HETRINA Vol III; Received discharge in America 24 Sep 1778 and remained in America.

Bingemann, Johannes

Hesse-Cassel; Niederbeisheim; Private; Grendadier Battalion Block, Co. 2; HETRINA Vol. II; Captured 2 Jan 1777 near Trenton; Farmed out at Lancaster; Did not return to his unit; Married Anna Reed; Profile in JSHA 1990 Journal.

Blum, Johann Georg (Bloom)

Hesse-Hanau, Ahlersbach; Grenadier; Erb Prinz Co. 6; HETRINA Vol VI and C.N. Smith Mono. 5; Deserted 8 Jan 1779 at Louisbourg (Petersburg), VA; Married three times; Profile in JSHA 1995 Journal.

Bode, Friedrich

Brunswick; Gross Rhueden; Private; Riedesel Reg. Co. 2; Claus Reuter; Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status in Charlottesville, VA; Married Christina Long and settled in Rockingham County, VA. Profile in JSHA 2003 Journal.

Boerger, Johann Henrich (Burger)

Hesse-Cassel; Simmershausen; Grenadier, von Linsingen Battalion, Co. 3; HETRINA Vol I; Evidently deserted prior to his unit’s departure for Germany in 1783; Married Ann Werner and settled in Botetourt County, VA; Story in JSHA 1982 Journal.

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Bohland, Johann Heinrich (Boland)

Hesse-Cassel; Haine; Private; von Ditfurth Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol. II; Record shows he deserted 7 Aug. 1781 while on march in SC. But he may have left earlier to join the S.C. Militia; Married widow Kuntz and, later, Anna Catharina Feltman and settled at Little Mountain.

Bollmann, Johann Daniel

Brunswick; Hammersleben; Surgeon; von Reidesel Reg., Co. 5; Claus Reuter and Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga and exchanged; Deserted at Halifax, N.S. in 1781; Settled at Lunenburg where he practiced medicine and served as a member of the House of Assembly.

Bonstein, Johann Jacob

Hesse-Cassel; Ropperhausen; Private; von Knyphausen, Co 5; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton, exchanged and recaptured in Oct 1777; Apparently escaped from POW status; Married Katrina Schnable and settled in Bethlehem Township, PA; Profile in JSHA 1991 Journal.

Boomersheim Heinrich (Boomershine)

Hesse-Hanau; Dorheim; Musketeer; Erb Printz Regiment, Company 2; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga Oct 1777; Deserted from POW status while on march near Martinsburg, WVA Apr. 5, 1781; Married Magdelena Swartzel and settled in PA and then Ohio. Story written by Ms. Karen Krugman, JSHA member

Borjes, JohannChristian (Burgess, Borges)

Hesse-Kassel; Fischbach; Private; Landgraf Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted at Turkey Hill, RI on 21 Aug. 1778 and joined the American forces; Married Hannah Newland of Bristol, MA and settled in upstate NY near Lake George. Story in the JSHA 2001 Journal.

Bornhaus, Christoph

Hesse-Cassel; Datterode; Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co, 2; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted on 14 May 1783 from POW status at Frederick or enroute to NYC; Straight-line genealogy established.

Bremer, Konrad

Hesse-Hanau; Oberssigheim;Musketeer; Hesse-Hanau Erbprinz Reg., Co.3; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading or Lancaster in 1771; Married Hennrietta Wolf in 1793 and, later, Rebecca Kuehner of Lebanon Township, PA. Straight-line genealogy established.

Briede, Johann Georg

Hesse-Cassel; Niedermeiser; Private; Jaeger Corps, Co. 1; HETRINA Vol. IV; Deserted 28 Dec. 1777 near

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Philadelphia; Married Mary Holt and settled in Frederick County, MD. Story in JSHA 2001 Journal.

Budin, Konrad (Budding)

Anspach/Bayreuth; Zindorf; Private; Bayreuth Reg., Co. 2; Smith (Staedtler); Captured at Yorktown; Deserted from POW status at Winchester, VA; Joined Armand’s Legion; Married Elizabeth Sechrist and settled at York, PA; Story in JSHA 1989 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

Christhulf, Georg

Anspach/Bayreuth; Langenzenn; Musketeer; Anspach Reg., Co. 4; Smith (Staedtler); Captured at Yorktown; Deserted from POW status while on march to NY June 1783; Joined PA militia; Married and settled in Philadelphia. Straight-line genealogy established.

Conrad, Wilhelm

Hesse-Cassel, Olberode; Private; Knyphausen Co. 4; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted 20 June 1778 near Mt. Holly, NJ enroute to NYC; Married Eva Kocherberger and settled in Susquehanna County, PA.

Cramer, Jonas (Kramer)

Hesse-Hanau; Schluechtern; Private; Grenadier Company; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga October 1777, sold himself as indentured servant at Reading; Married Catharina Schaber and settled at Reading.

Creutzberg, Johann Konrad (Kreutzbeg)

Hesse-Cassel; Iba; Drummer, von Trumbach Regiment, Company 1; HETRINA Vol. III; Deserted 3 Sept. 1782 at Charleston, SC where he remained and married Catharina Bardt. Story in JSHA 1993 Journal.

Creutzberg, Wilhelm (Michael)

Hesse-Cassel; Herfa/Friedwald; Private; Rall Reg., Co.4; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton; Deserted at Charleston 13 Dec. 1782 and settled at Charleston.

Daniel, Gottfried Brunswick; Buchen; rank unknown; von Specht Reg., Leib Co.; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Sold himself as indentured servant at Reading or Lancaster.

Debes, Peter (Davis)

Hesse-Cassel; Nauen; Private; Prinz Carl Reg., Co. 1; HETRINA Vol II; Deserted from Kingsbridge on 4 July 1782; Took oath of allegiance to PA on 7 Aug 1782; Married Jane Hinson and settled at Wilmington, DE.

Debus, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel; Hubenrode; Korporal, Jaeger Corps, Co. 6; HETRINA Vol IV; Deserted in May 1783 in vicinity of NYC; Straight-line genealogy established.

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Deckmann, Heinrich

Hesse-Hanau; Bleichenbach; Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 2; HETRINA Vol VI; Deserted on 31 December 1778 from POW status at Tanneytown, MD enroute to Virginia; Straight-line genealogy established.

Degenhard, Henrich

Hesse-Cassel; Elgershausen; Private; Rall Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton; Exchanged 17 June 1778 from POW status at Lancaster; Deserted June 1779 from John’s Island near Savannah and settled in Western NC.

Demuth, Ludwig Hesse-Cassel; Rinteln; Private; von Lossberg Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol. II; Deserted in 1783 in Canada; Married 2 June 1794 in Quebec.

DeZenge, Frederick Augustus (von Zengen)

Hesse-Cassel; Dresden; Captain; Landgraf (Lieb Infantry) Regiment; HETRINA Vol. III; Discharged in NYC on 8 Nov. 1783; Married Mary Lawrence and settled in upstate NY; Story in JSHA 2004 Journal.

Dietz, Johann Konrad

Hesse-Cassel, Ottrau; Private; Knyphausen Co. 3; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted while captive near Lancaster, PA between Sep 1779 and May 1783; Married Margaret Magdalena Schornmann; Profile in JSHA 1987 Journal.

Dilling, Kaspar

Hesse-Cassel; Oetmannshausen; Private; Erb Prinz Reg. Co. 1; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted May 1783 from POW status at Frederick, MD. Straight line genealogy established.

Dingeler, Johannes Hesse-Cassel; Seyboldsdorf; Private; Jaeger Co. 3; HETRINA Vol IV; Deserted 20 Aug. 1779 probably near NYC.

Doerges, Johann Levin (Derrow)

Brunswick; Herholzen; Musketeer; von Rhetz Regiment; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status whereabouts unknown; Married Ann Wye and settled in Rockingham County, VA.

Dornseiff, Daniel (John)

Hesse-Cassel,;Gensungen; Private; von Wissenbach Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted Feb 1782, retaken shortly thereafter, then released Aug 1782; Evidently remained in America to marry Elizabeth Kahwel and settle at Northumberland County, PA.

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Drader, Martin (Droeder)

Brunswick; Heilingenstat; Private; Prinz Friedrich Reg., Co. 1; PRO London, B2867; Remained in Canada; Married and received land grant in Marysburgh.

Drube, Daniel

Hesse-Cassel; Ostuffeln; Private; von Bose Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol II; Captured at Yorktown and deserted from POW status at Frederick, MD; Likely married Margaret Mack and settled in Franklin County, PA. Story in the JSHA 2004 Journal.

Ebeling, Siegmund Braunschweig; Herrhausen; Private; von Rhetz Reg., Co. 1; Claus Reuter; Captured at Saratoga; Sold himself at Reading, PA and married Elizabeth Hassler.

Eberlein, Johannes

Anspach/Bayreuth; Wonsees; Private; Bayreuth Reg., Co. 2; Smith (Staedtler); Deserted from his post at Yorktown 10 Aug 1781; Listed on surrender list of 19 Oct 1781. Married Ann McNeil and settled at Columbia, PA.

Effinger, Ignatius

British; Mannheim; Private; British 17th Reg. of Foot; Deserted 9 Dec. 1777 near Philadelphia; Joined the American von Heer Corps Aug 1778; Discharged 23 June 1783; Had married Catharine Spatz 9 July 1782; Moved from Berks County, PA to settle at Millerstown, VA; Story in JSHA 1986 Journal.

Ehle, Henrich Hesse-Cassel; Roershain; Private; von Knyphausen Reg., Co 5; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton; Returned to Philadelphia gaol but did not return to his unit.

Eichel, Johannes Hesse-Cassel; Woelfenbuett; Private; Jaeger Co. 4; HETRINA Vol IV; POW reclassified as deserter at Halifax, June 16, 1783.

Eichenauer, Conrad Brunswick; Lauterbach; Dragoon; Dragoon Reg.; Smith (Rimpau); Deserted from POW camp in VA 5 Feb 1779.

Eichmann, Peter

Hesse-Hanau; Bockenheim; Cannonier; Artillery Corps; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Bennington; Indentured himself to Faesch at the Mt. Hope Furnace; Joined the NJ Militia and remained in America.

Eickemeyer, Andreas Brunswick; Naesen, rank unknown; Smith (Rimpau); Apparently received a discharge due to disability.

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Eickhoff, Johann Heinrich Adolph

Brunswick; Dielmissen; Private; von Rhetz Reg., Leibcompany; Smith (Rimapau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status 30 Dec. 1778 at Noland’s Ferry at Potomac River; Took oath of allegiance to America Sep 1782; Married Anna Marie Thomas and settled at Frederick, MD. Story in JSHA 1982 Journal.

Eisenberg, Nicolaus Hesse-Cassel; unknown; Private; Jaeger Corps, Co. 2; HETRINA Vol IV; Captured in March 1781 and is believed to have remained in America.

Ellenbaum, Friedrich

Hesse-Cassel; Schiffelborn; Private; von Donop Reg., Co. 2; HETRINA Vol II; Deserted 23 June 1778 from camp near Blackhorse, NJ; Married Margaretha Doerr and settled in Berks County, PA.

Elster, Johann Caspar

Brunswick; Windhausen; Musketeer; Specht Reg., Leibcompanie; Smith (Rimpau); captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW camp at Winterhill in 1778; Married Abigail ? and settled in Burlington, Otswego County, NY.

Engelhaupt, Johann Woldgen

British,Army, Saschen Goethe; Private; British 15th Reg. of Foot; (reference not cited); Deserted near Philadelphia between Dec 1776 and Apr 1778 and joined the American forces; Married Eve Barbara Stumpf; Profile in JSHA 1988 Journal.

Engelmohr, Peter (Moore)

Hesse-Cassel; Treysa; Private; von Knyphausen, Co 5; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton; Hired out to Charles Canary of Lancaster; Did not return to his unit; Married Gertrude Dinkel and settled at York, PA; Story in JSHA 1990 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

Englebrecht, Johann Anspach/Bayreuth; Steinach; Musketeer; Bayreuth Reg., Co. 1; Smith (Staedtler); Deserted from POW status at Frederick, MD and settled there.

Eschenbach, Andreas

Hesse-Cassel; Lauda; Private; von Lossberg Reg., Co.2; HETRINA Vol II; Discharged in Canada in 1783; Married Genevieve Deneau at Montmagny, Quebec.

Fass, Alisius Waldeck; Dannhausen; Private, Co 3; HETRINA VOL V; Separated near NY on July 15, 1783.

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Fehrenschild, Johann

Brunswick; Muehlhausen; Private; Light Infantry Battalion, Lieb Co.; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Joined Pulaski’s Legion; Married Eve Romich and settled at York, PA, later Lancaster and Baltimore; Story in JSHA 1989 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

Ferneau, Johannes

Hesse-Cassel; Herleshausen; Private; Erb Prinz Reg. Co. 1; HETRINA Vol. III; Deserted from POW Status at Frederick, MD in 1783; Married Christiana Glover and settled near Bath, VA and later Ohio.

Fiant, Johann Martin

Hesse-Cassel, Wettesingen; Drummer; Rall Co. 3; HETRINA Vol IV; Deserted 23 June 1778; Married Ephrosena Bobbenmeyer and settled in Ruscombmanor Township, Berks County, PA; Profile in JSHA 1997 Journal.

Fischer, Wilhelm

Hesse-Cassel; Treysa; Drummer; von Knyphausen Reg., Co. 1;HETRINA Vol III; Married widow Anna Maria Junker in America; Returned to Germany and about 1785, returned to settle on Prince Edward Island, Canada; Story in JSHA 1982 Journal.

Froehlich, Henrich (Fraley)

Hesse-Cassel; Wichmannshausen; Private; Erbprinz Reg, Co 5; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Yorktown; Deserted 14 May 1783 while on march to NYC; Married Anna Margaretha Wilheit and settled at Frederick County, MD; Story in JSHA 1985 Journal.

Fuehrer, Karl Friedrich (Fierer)

Hesse-Cassel, Felsberg; Ensign; Knyphausen Reg. & Jaeger Corps; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton, exchanged and resigned to join Americans in 1778; Story in JSHA 1987 & 1988 Journals.

Geldmacher, Ludwig

Hesse-Cassel; Wolfhagen; Private; Rall Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton; Did not return to his unit; May have married Dolly Bumgardner and remained in America.

Gerhardt, Philipp

Hesse-Hanau; Littersbach-Zwiebruecken; Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol VI-1; Separated in Canada 21 July 1783; Married Madeleine LaPointe at St. Nicolas Quebec 12 June 1787.

Gerloff, Gottfried Brunswick; Blankenburg; Private; Unit not known; Smith Monograph No. 1 (Rimpau list); Captured at Saratoga;

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Indentured servant in Reading in late 1782; Married Eve Schaaber Welsch. Straight-line genealogy established.

Gertmann, Konrad (Hartmann)

Hesse-Hanau; Geislitz, Musician; Jaeger Corps, Co. 3; HETRINA Vol VI; Separated from the army in Canada, Nov. 1782; Married and settled in Quebec. Straight-line genealogy established.

Goebell, Kaspar (Cable)

Hesse-Cassel; Rodenhausen; Grenadier; Rall Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton; Held POW at Lancaster; Exchanged July 1778; Deserted from John’s Island near Charleston 4 June 1779; Married Elizabeth Baker and settled at Ashe County, NC; Story in JSHA 1984 Journal.

Goldeiss, Philipp Anspach/Bayreuth; town unknown; Private; Anspach Reg., Co. 1; Smith (Staedtler); Missing in June 1783 from camp on Long Island; Straight-line genealogy established.

Grasmether, Adam

Hesse-Cassel; Gleichen; Private; von Linsingen Reg., Co. 2; HETRINA Vol I; Deserted 28 Feb 1778 near Philadelphia; Married and settled near Lancaster, PA; Profile in JSHA 1986 Journal.

Grell, Thomas (Grill)

Brunswick, Breitenstein; Private; von Barner Battalion, Co. 4; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from march at Albany and joined 2nd NY Regiment of Foot; Married Margaretha ? and settled in upstate NY; Profile in JSHA 1989 Journal.

Grosse, Karl Wilhelm

Hesse-Cassel; Wolfenbuettel; Assistant Medical Officer; von Minnigerode Reg., Co. 1; HETRINA Vol I; Separated from service on 6 June 1783; Took oath to PA on 21 June 1783; Straight-line genealogy established.

Grote, Heinrich Andreas (Grody)

Brunswick; Semmenstedt; Grenadier; von Mengen Battalion; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading in June 1781; Married Elizabeth Woods and settled in Montgomery County, PA; Story in JSHA 1983 Journal.

Gruber, Kaspar Anspach/Bayreuth; Vienna ?; Private; Anspach/Bayreuth, Anspach Jaeger Co. 2; Smith (Staedtler); Surrendered June 1783 and settled in Harrietsfield, Nova Scotia.

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Gruene, Heinrich

Brunswick; Gittelde; Private; Brunswick, von Riedesel Reg., Co. 5; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading; Married Catharine Schmock 26 Mar. 1796.

Guildner, Simon Hesse-Hanau; Buchenau; Private; Jaeger Corps, Co. 3; HETRINA Vol VI; Discharged in Canada Aug. 1783 and married Marie Champagne of Montreal.

Hachenberger, Johann Georg

Hesse-Hanau; Schwalheim; Musketeer; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Lancaster; Remained after the war and settled at Donegal Township, Lancaster County.

Haeberle, Johann

Brunswick; Grund; Private; von Specht Reg., Co. 3; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status near York, PA and settled there; Story in JSHA 1990 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

Hager, Henrich Hesse-Cassel; Geisleden; Private, Knyphausen Reg. Co, 2; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted June 1783 from Janaica, L.I. NY.

Hammer, Johann Henrich

Hesse-Cassel; Ibra; Corporal; von Knyphausen Reg, Co. 2; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton; Exchanged 21 June 1778; Deserted from camp at Bloomingdale, LI 31 October 1782; Took oath to PA 5 Nov 1782; Story in JSHA 2002 Journal.

Hartmann, Friedrich

Brunswick; Langelsheim; Private; von Riedesel Reg., vacant company; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading; Married Johanna Nietrack 12 Apr. 1785.

Hartwig, Johann Friedrich

Hesse-Cassel; Ersrode; Sergeant; von Lossberg Reg., Co. 2; HETRINA Vol II; Deserted at NYC Nov 1783; Settled at York, PA with wife and children; Christine Heintz became his second wife in 1797; Story in JSHA 1990 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller)

Hasselbacher, Peter

Anspach/Bayreuth; Muenchsteinach; Musketeer; Anspach Reg, Co. 4; Smith (Staedtler); Listed as missing June 1783, probably at Long Island. Straight-line genealogy established.

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Hassenpflug, Johann Henrich

Hesse-Kassel; Holzburg; Private; von Knyphausen Co. 3; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton; Deserted from POW status at Reading or Lancaster; Married Anna Marie Seebold and settled in Mifflinburg, Union County, PA; Straight-line genealogy established.

Hatstadt, Georg Zacharias

Hesse-Cassel; Engelsbach (Anspach); Private; Jaeger Corps, Co. 3; HETRINA Vol IV; Captured at sea 1776-1777; Deserted from POW status in Massachusetts; Married Beulah Martin and settled at Petersham, MA; Story in JSHA 1985 Journal.

Hattendorf, Henrich

Hesse-Cassel; Nordburch; Private; von Lossberg Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol II; Captured at Trenton; Farmed out to James Ewing of York County; Did not return to his unit; Married ? Rummel and, later, Anna Margaret Ilges and settled at York, PA; Story in JSHA 1990 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

Haupt, Arnold Hesse-Cassel; Roemersburg; Private; von Donop Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol II; Deserted 21 June 1778 from camp near Morristown, NJ. Straight line genealogy established.

Hecker, Johannnes (Hager)

Hesse-Cassel; Kirchain; Private; von Huyn Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol I; Deserted on 26 Feb. 1781 at Nelson’s Ferry near Charleston, SC; Married Mary Ann Shraeder and settled near Lynchburg, VA.

Heckmann, Christoph

Hesse-Cassel; Reichensachsen; Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted from POW status in June 1783; Purchased American citizenship on 16 Sept. 1783; Straight-line genealogy established.

Heidekamp, Johann Wilhelm

Brunswick; Muenchehof; Private; von Riedesel Reg., vacant company; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading; Married Dorthea Welde 29 Mar. 1784.

Heilemann, Johann Friedrich

Brunswick; Claustal; Field Surgeon; von Baum Dragoon Reg., Lieb Co.; Smith (Rimpau) and Reuter; Deserted from POW status on 14 April 1781 near Lancaster or Reading; Straight-line genealogy established.

Henckel, Nikolaus (Jenkins)

Hesse-Cassel; Treysa; Drummer; von Knyphausen Reg, Co 3; HETRINA Vol III; Returned to Germany and then

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immigrated to Prince Edward Island, Canada. Changed his name to Nikolaus Henckel Jenkins.

Henkel, Jacob Hesse-Hanau; Berghofen; Private; Jaeger Corps, Co. 4; HETRINA Vol VI; Separated from the army in Canada May 1783.

Hennecke, Heinrich

Brunswick; Berel; Private; Light Infantry Battalion, Co. 1; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Sold himself as indentured servant and joined Hazen’s Regiment; Married Susanna Gebfert of Reading, PA and settled near York, PA; Story in JSHA 1990 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

Henning, Adam Hesse-Cassel; Foertha/Verth; Private; von Bose Reg., Co. 2; HETRINA Vol II; Deserted 9 Feb. 1781 near the Yadkin River in North Carolina and remained in America.

Herbst, Heinrich

Brunswick; Gandersheim; Grenadier; Grenadier Battalion; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status at York, PA in winter 1778; Married Catharina ? and settled in York County; Story in JSHA 1990 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

Herdt, Johann Paul (Hertz)

Hesse-Hanau; Eberstadt; Private; Jaeger Corps, Co. 4; HETRINA Vol. VI-1; Discharged in Canada in May 1783; Married Genevieve Sorel and lived in St. Philippe, Quebec.

Herterich, Johann Konrad (Hederiche, Hetterick)

Anspach/Bayreuth; Laubersreuth; Private; Bayreuth Reg., Co. 3; Jochen Seidel; Discharged in Canada; Married and farmed along Bear River, Nova Scotia. Story in Heritage Remembered the story of Bear River.

Hertz, Liborius Hesse-Cassel; Daddendorf/Wiemar; Private; Jaeger Corps, Co. 1; HETRINA Vol IV; Captured Dec 1770; May have joined the US forces or the Hesse-Hanau Jaeger Corps.

Hess, Kaspar Hesse-Hanau; Bischofsheim;Musketeer; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 2; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading; Married Barbara Zuber 29 Mar. 1785.

Heyl, Daniel Hesse-Hanau; Escherscheim; Musketeer; Crown Prince Reg. Co. 2; HETRINA Vol VI; Indentured at Reading or Lancaster; settled in PA.

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Hilgenberg, Daniel

Hesse-Cassel; Roehrenfurth; Grenadier; Rall Reg., Co 2; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton; Deserted 24 Apr. 1779 near Zitterauer’s Bridge, GA. Straight-line genealogy established.

Hintersass, Johann

Brunswick, Windersheim; Jaeger; von Barner Combined Battalion; Claus Reuter, Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Bennington, deserted and settled at Williamstown, Mass. where he became John Henderson and raised a family.

Hirschheuser, Ludwig

Hesse-Cassel, Hirschausen; Private; Landgraf Co. 5; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted 23 May 1783 from quarters at Brooklyn, NY; Settled in Bedford Co. PA and married Maria Magdelena Schmidt. Straight-line genealogy established.

Hoepfner, Jakob

Hesse-Cassel; Eschwege; Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted on 14 May 1783 from POW status at Frederick or enroute to NYC; Straight-line genealogy established.

Holzapfel, Johann Jacob

Hesse-Cassel; Eschwege; Private; Erbprinz Co 4; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted 24 Aug. 1781 near Gloucester, VA.

Horn, Henrich Hesse-Cassel; town unknown; Private; Knyphausen Reg. Co. 5; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton, did not return to unit from POW status.

Huthmann, Christian

Waldeck; Drummer, 3rd Regiment, Company 5; HETRINA Vol. V; Captured at Springfield, NJ, left the military in 1778 and settled at Donegal Township, Washington County, PA, married Anna Mary Revenaugh. Story in JSHA 1997 & 1998 Journals.

Ilgen, Ludwig Albrecht Wilhelm

Ansbach/Bayreuth; Hechlingen; Ansbach Jaeger Company 1; Smith (Staedtler); Deserted 9 August 1779, took oath to PA on 8 August 1782; Settled in Cohansy, NJ and married Anna Barbara ?

Isensee, Johann Andreas

Brunswick; Biewende; Private; Prinz Ludwig Dragoon Regiment; Claus Reuter; Captured at Saratoga, deserted to become farmer at West Springfield, Mass.; Killed by lightning 16 August 1780.

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Jordan, Johann David

Hesse-Cassel; Lamerden; Sergeant; von Bose Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol II; Returned to Germany, received his discharge, and returned to America in July 1784; Married Eve Margaretha Brunner and settled at Muellerstown, VA; Straight-line Genealogy established.

Juncker, Caspar (Youngker)

Brunswick; Stiege; Private; von Specht Reg., Co. 5; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status and joined the 8th Virginia Regiment; Married Anna Maria Wintermeyer and settled at York, PA; Story in JSHA 1991 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller)

Kaefemann, Wilhelm

Hesse-Cassel; Nesselroeden; Private; Erbprinz Regiment, Company 1; HETRINA Vol. III; Deserted from POW status on 14 May 1783 either at Frederick or enroute to NY; Straight-line genealogy established.

Kaesebauer, Christian

Anspach/Bayreuth; unknown; Grenadier; Anspach Reg., Co, 5; Smith (Staedtler); Deserted 17 Sep. 1782 likely in the vicinity of Yorktown, VA.

Kage, August

Hesse-Cassel; Eisleben; Private; Jaeger Corps, Co. 6; HETRINA Vol IV; Deserted from POW status on 24 May 1780 from Phillips Hill at Charleston and settled at Louisville; Straight-line genealogy established.

Karsbach, Martin

Hesse-Cassel; Balhorn; Private; Rall Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted 22 June 1778 while enroute from Philadelphia to NYC; Took oath of Allegiance to PA as Martin Casper on 14 Aug. 1782.

Kayser, Adam (Keiser)

Hesse-Hanau; Ginnheim; Musketeer; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading; Married Eva Marsteller 14 May 1786.

Kessler, Johann Michael (Kastler)

Brunswick; Schuttenburg; Musketeer; von Barner Battalion, Co. 3; Claus Reuter & Smith (Rimpau); Married Susanne Minkler of West Stockbridge, MA. and lived in MA and NY (VT).

Kielburg, Johann Anhalt-Zerbst; Fussemunde, Palatinate; Private; von Rauschenplat Reg.; DeMarce; Remained in Canada; Married Catherine Witalchim Schoemaker of Quebec.

Kirchhoff, Johann Friedrich

Brunswick; Barmke; Musketeer; von Riedesel Regiment; Claus Reuter; Captured at Saratoga Oct 1777; Sold himself

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as indentured servant; Settled in VA and married Catharine Bowman and Barbara Koontz.

Kirchoff, Christoph

Brunswick; Benneckenstein; Musketeer; von Riedesel Regiment; Claus Reuter; Captured at Saratoga Oct 1777; Apparently deserted from POW status; Married Catharine Tevenbaugh and settled in VA.

Klees, Georg

Hesse-Hanau; Eckenheim; Musketeer; Crown Prince Reg. Co. 2; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoge; Indentured at Reading or Lancaster; Married Elizabeth Roth and settled in PA. Straight-line genealogy established.

Klein, Johannes Hesse-Cassel; Heimbach; Private; von Stein Reg. Co. 3; HETRINA Vol IV; Deserted to the enemy March 1783.

Klingelbiehl, Josef Hesse-Cassel; Eischsfeld; Private; Jaeger Corp. Company 5; HETRINA Vol IV; Deserted 24 August 1782 in the vicinity of NY.

Klipstein, Philipp

Hesse-Cassel; Gladenbach; Assistant Medical Officer; Leib Infantry Regiment, Company 3; HETRINA Vol III; Discharged near NYC 31 Aug 1783; Married Catharine Haymaker and settled in Winchester, VA.

Kniep, Christian

Brunswick; Schoeningen; Private; Dragoon Reg.; Claus Reuter; Captured at Bennington, deserted from POW status at Northampton, MA. Married Meribah Miller in Northampton and settled later in Lawrence, IL.

Knochenhauer, Hermann, also Johannes Bohnard, (John Bonecutter)

Hesse-Cassel; town unknown; Canonier; Artillery Corps; HETRINA Vol. IV; Captured at Trenton, exchanged, rejoined Artillery Corps as Johannes Bohnard; HETRINA Vol. III; Captured at Yorktown, joined the Americans; Married Lydia ? and settled in Frederick, MD.

Koch, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel; Calden; Private; von Bose Reg., Co. 2; HETRINA Vol. II; Evidently deserted from POW status as he was not listed on prisoner exchange list of 14 May 1783.

Koch, Johannes Hesse-Hanau; Heuchelheim; Musketeer; Erb Prinz Regiment, Company 1; HETRINA Vol VI; Deserted 12 October 1782 from POW status at Reading or Lancaster.

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Koehler, Valentin Hesse-Cassel; Hoenbach; Grenadier; von Linsingen Reg. Co. 4; HETRINA Vol I; Captured, ransomed, and later deserted in 1781.

Kohlepp, Johannes

Hesse-Hanau, Hohenzell; Private:Erb Prinz Co. 5; HETRINA Vol V; Deserted 2 Nov. 1779 at Charlottsville, VA with Chaplain Theobald; Married Sabrina Conrad; Profile in JSHA 1998 Journal.

Krain, Konrad

Hesse-Cassel; Allendorf; Private; von Knyphausen Regiment, Company 5; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton, exchanged, recaptured and deserted from POW status; Married Elizabeth ? and settled in Pittsylvania, VA. Story written by Dr. Hazel Pflueger, JSHA member.

Kramer, David

Brunswick; Lattenstedt; Private; von Riedesel Reg., Co. 2; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status at Charlottesville, VA and joined Armand’s Legion; Settled at York, PA and married Barbara ? ; Story in JSHA 1989 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

Kratz, Johann Leonhard (Scratch)

Hesse-Hanau; Dudenhofen; Private; Erb Prinz Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status at Charlottesville in May 1779; Rejoined his unit in Canada in May 1783; Returned to Germany where he deserted and came back to Canada in 1792; Story in JSHA 1991 Journal.

Krebs, Konrad

Hesse-Hanau; Luetzelhausen; Musketeer; Erbprinz Regiment, Co. 1; HETRINA Vol VI; POW at Charlottesville and Winchester, worked for Lewis Hoff; did not return to his unit; Straight-line genealogy established.

Kuenne, Peter (Coons)

Brunswick, Gevensleben;Private; von Riedesel; C.N. Smith, Mono. 1; Deserted 8-Dec. 1777 from march of Convention Army, place unknown; Indentured at Lancaster, PA; Married Rebecca Hamman; Story in JSHA 1988 Journal.

Kuwatsch, Johannes

Hesse-Hanau; Tuereck, Hungary; Private: Jaeger Corps Co. 5: HETRINA Vol VI-1; Separated in Canada March 1783; Married Marie Madeleine Duclos 26 April 1785 at LaPrairie, Quebec. Straight line genealogy established.

Lacour, Friedrich Waldeck; Kopenhagen (Denmark); Private; 2nd Company; HETRINA Vol. V; Deserted in NJ early 1777 and joined the

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NJ Militia. Likely remained in Berks County, PA. Story in JSHA 2004 Journal.

Leibheit, Johann Henrich

Brunswick; Braunschweig; Bat-man; von Specht Reg., Co. 4; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Joined Hazen’s 2nd Canadian Regiment; Married Polly Duffy and settled at Pompton, NJ. Story in JSHA 1981 Journal.

Lessmann, Wilhelm Brunswick; Dennsen; Private; von Rhetz Reg., Co. 4; Claus Reuter; Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading and remained in America.

Liller, Johann Heinrich

Hesse-Hanau; Dudenhofen; Musketeer, Erb Prinz Regiment, Company 2; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga, deserted while on march from Winchester to Reading, June 1781; Married Catharine ? and settled in Hampshire County, VA. Straight-line genealogy established.

Linck, Nicolas

Hesse-Hanau; Breitenbach; Corporal; Erbprinz Reg. Co. 4; HETRINA Vol. VI; Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status July 1779 from barracks at Albemarle, VA and settled in Augusta County, VA.

Lincker, Henrich (Linker)

Hesse-Cassel, Erksdorf; Private; von Ditfurth Co. 3; HETRINA Vol II; Deserted 21 Sep 1782 at Charleston, SC; Married Barbara Efird; Story in JSHA 1996 Journal.

Linss, Friedrich Wilhelm (Linz)

Hesse-Hanau; Zeitlofs; Musketeer; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 2; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Went missing while on march to Winter Hill, probably near Noblestown, MA in Oct. 1777; Straight-line genealogy established.

Lochner, Heinrich

Anspach/Bayreuth; Hof; Private; Anspach Reg., Co. 4; Smith (Staedtler); Captured at Yorktown; Deserted from POW status at Frederick, MD 28 Dec 1782; Joined Armand’s Legion; Settled at York, PA and married Anna Marie ? ; Story in JSHA 1990 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

Loede, Gottlieb Brunswick; Liebenau/Saxony; Private; Smith (Rimpau); Discharged in Canada in 1783.

Lorenz, Michael Anspach/Bayreuth; town unknown; Private; Bayreuth Reg., Co.1; Smith (Staedtler); Deserted 13 Aug 1778 at Newport,

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RI and joined the American forces; Straight-line genealogy established.

Lortz, Heinrich (Lords)

Brunswick; Zellerfeld; Wagon Attendant / Baggage Handler; von Reidesel Reg., Leib Co.; Claus Reuter; Captured at Saratoga; Deserted 9 Nov 1778 near Sudbury, Mass while on march from Winter Hill to Charlottesville; Settled at Swansville, Maine; Married thrice

Lucas, Philipp

Hesse-Hanau; Neiderrodenbach; Grenadier; Erb Prinz Reg., Co. 6; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status at Charlottesville, VA 25 Jan 1779; Married Elizabeth Klebinger and settled at Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, PA; Story in JSHA 1990 Journal.

Luecke, Christian Friederich (Leeky)

Brunswick, Boffzen; Private; not known; C.N. Smith Mono. I; Probably escaped at Winchestor, VA in 1782; Married Elizabeth Armentrout; Story in JSHA 1996 Journal

Luecke, Johann Friedrich

Brunswick; Gross Elbe; Musketeer; von Rhetz Regiment; Claus Reuter and Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga Oct 1777; Apparently deserted from POW status; Married Betty Stone and settled in Woodstock, VT and later, NY State.

Luttmann, Johann Conrad

Brunswick; Schwegau; Musketeer; von Barner Battalion, Co. 3; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; POW who remained in America.

Maasberg, Johann Heinrich

Brunswick; Hohenassel; Private; von Barner Battalion, Co. 1; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted in 1779 in Virginia. Story in the JSHA 2001 Journal.

Mager, Georg

Hesse-Hanau; Dudenhofen; Musketeer; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol VI; Indentured himself in November 1782 at Reading or Lancaster; Did not return to his unit; Straight-line genealogy established.

Mahr, Philipp

Hesse-Hanau; Dudenhofen; Musketeer; Erbprinz Reg., Co.1; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status on 10 Apr 1781 from Winchester, VA; Married and settled at Buckingham County, VA.

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Melzheimer, Karl

Brunswick; Negenborn; Regimental Preacher; Claus Reuter & Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Bennington while serving as Chaplain for the Dragoons; Deserted from POW status in New England; Served churches in PA and taught at F & M College in Lancaster.

Menius, Friedrich

Hesse-Cassel; Schluechtern; Private; von Wissenbach Reg., Co. 2; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted 22 June 1782 from his post near Savannah; Straight-line genealogy established.

Meykranz, Henrich Hesse-Cassel; Ransbach; Private; von Lengerke Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol I; Deserted at Mt. Holly, NJ 21 June 1778 and remained in America.

Mezger, Markus

Anspach/Bayreuth; town unknown; Private; Bayreuth Reg., Co.2; Smith (Staedtler); Deserted from POW status in December 1782 from POW status at Frederick; Straight-line genealogy established.

Michel, Johann

Anspach/Bayreuth; Town unknown; Private; Bayreuth Reg., Co. 1; Smith (Staedtler); Deserted at Yorktown (or from captivity); Joined Hampton’s Regiment; Settled at York, PA; Story in JSHA 1990 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller)

Mueller, Johann Philipp (Miller)

Hesse-Cassel; Werlau; Private; Landgraf Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted 15 Aug. 1778 on Rhode Island; Took oath of allegiance to PA in May 1783; Married Rosina Fiessler and settled in Lehigh County, PA; Story in JSHA 1993 Journal.

Mueller, Peter Brunswick; Elsbeck; Private; von Rhetz Reg., Leibcompany; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading; Married Sarah Hinkleman 4 Apr. 1786.

Mueller, Peter (Miller)

Hesse-Hanau; Grenadier; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 6; HETRINA Vol, VI; Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status while on march near NY-MA border; Married Mary Braun and settled at Ruscombmanor Township, Berks County, PA.

Muetze, Johan Jost

Hesse-Kassel; Birkenbringhausen; Private; von Huyn , Co. 3; HETRINA Vol I; Deserted in July 1782 and settled in the Saxe-Gotha (Lexington County) area of SC; Story in JSHA 1992 Journal.

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Nix, Johannes

Hesse-Hanau; Aufenau; Grenadier; Freikorps, Co. 6; HETRINA Vol. VI; Deserted in July 1782 and settled on a land grant in Halifax County, Nova Scotia; Later emigrated to the United States.

Noa, Konrad

Brunswick; Holzminden; Musketeer; von Rhetz Reg. Co. 5; Claus Reuter and Smith (Rimpau); Deserted from POW status at Frederick, MD in 1778; Married Mary Catharine ? and settled at Silver Run, MD.

Noeding, Matthaeus

Hesse-Cassel; Bergheim; Private; Rall Reg. Co. 3; HETRINA Vol. III; Deserted from John’s Island on 25 June 1779; Married Eva Catharina Volz and settled at Friedberg, Stokes County, NC.

Nothwehr, Georg

Brunswick; Hessen (town); Private; von Rhetz Musketeer Regiment; Claus Reuter, Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga, deserted and settled at Great Barrington, Mass. where he raised a family.

Ockam, Heinrich

Brunswick; Dettum; Private; von Barner Batt., Co. 4; Smith (Rimpau) & Reuter; Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status and settled in Bethel Township, PA; Straight-line genealogy established.

Oppenhaeuser, Peter Waldeck; Arzbach; Private; Reg., Co. 1; HETRINA Vol. V; Deserted from regiment at Manchac, LA 9 July 1779; Settled in Louisiana.

Opperman, Heinrich

Brunswick; Badenhausen; Private; von Riedesel Reg., Co, 5; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted near Hannover, PA 24 Dec 1778; Married Susan ? and settled at York, PA; Story in JSHA 1990 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Milller).

Oppermann, Adam

Hesse-Cassel; Hachborn; Grenadier; von Lengerke Batt., Co. 1; HETRINA Vol I; Deserted on 26 June 1778 while on march in NJ; Took oath to PA on 6 Aug. 1782; Straight-line genealogy established.

Pauli, Philip Reinhold

Hesse-Cassel; Magdenburg, Prussia; Lieutenant; Rall Reg.; HETRINA Vol III; Captured aboard ship Jason 7 Apr. 1779; Ransomed from POW status in Feb 1781; Discharged at NY in July 1783; Married Anna Elizabeth Musch and became a minister in the Reformed Church in PA; Story in JSHA 1986 Journal.

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Pelz, Adam (Beltz) Hesse-Cassel; Weyerbusch; Private; Jaeger Corps. Co. 3; HETRINA Vol IV; Deserted 16 May 1783 at Huntington, LI. Settled in Franklin County, PA.

Peter, Jacob

Hesse-Cassel; Beisefoerth; Cannonier; Artillery Corps, Co. 3; HETRINA Vol. IV; Captured at Trenton; Indentured himself to Faesch at the Mt. Hope Furnace; Purchased his freedom; Was discharged 23 June 1783 and might have remained in America.

Petzinger, Johannes

Hesse-Hanau; Dudenhofen; Cannonier, Artillery Company; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Bennington, took oath to Mass., settled near Northampton, MA and married Rhoda French. Story in JSHA 2000 Journal.

Pfeiffer, Peter Hesse-Hanau; Simmozheim; Private; Jaeger Corps. Co. 4; HETRINA Vol VI; Deserted Feb. 1777; Married Catharina Mark and settled at Saint Constant, LaPrairie, Canada.

Pflueger, Christian Hesse-Cassel; Maden: Grenadier; von Linsingen Batt., Co. 2; HETRINA Vol I; Deserted from command near Philadelphia March 1778.

Rassmann, Georg Heinrich

Hesse-Cassel, Schenklengsfeld; Private; Jaeger Corps Co. 4; HETRINA Vol IV; Deserted 17 May 1783; Became a teacher in Lancaster County and a pastor in Center County, PA; Married Catherine Elisabeth Schweitzer; Story in JSHA 1999 Journal.

Reges, Johann Philipp

Hesse-Hanau; Neuhanau; Musketeer; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol VI; Deserted 31 Dec. 1778 at York, PA enroute to VA; Married Maria Elizabeth Spahr; Family history published, “Johann Phillip Reges, The Hessian Soldier” by Karleen Faust Reges and Yvonne Reges Davis.

Reichenbach, Konrad

Hesse-Hanau; Steinau; Jaeger; Jaeger Corps, Co. 1; HETRINA Vol VI; Servant promoted to Jaeger; Separated from the army in July 1783 in Canada; Straight-line genealogy established.

Reid, Johannes (Reith, Reed)

Hesse-Cassel, Appenfeld; Private; von Wissenbach Co. 2; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted 21 June 1782 at Savannah, GA; Married Sarah Kiser; Story in JSHA 1995 Journal.

Reuss, Johann Henrich

Hesse-Hanau; Muenchen; Private; Freikorps; HETRINA Vol VI; Deserted to the enemy Oct 1783

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Ries, Johannes Christian (Reese)

Hesse-Kassel; Schrecksbach; Private; von Knyphausen, Co. 1; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton, Exchanged in 1778; Recaptured on ship Molly; Joined the American forces; Settled in Center County, PA. Straight-line genealogy established.

Rincke, Johann Frantz (Rink/Ring)

Hesse-Cassel; Wickenrode; Private; Rall Regiment, Company 1; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton, exchanged, deserted near Charleston June 1779; Settled in Lincoln County, NC, married Mary ? . Story submitted to JSHA for publication.

Rischmueller. Ernst

Hesse-Cassel; Welsede; Private; von Lossberg Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol II; Wounded and captured at Trenton; May have been pardoned and remained in America to settle in Berks County, PA.

Roth, Konrad Hesse-Hanau; Langstadt; Musketeer; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading; Married Catherine Gress 30 Sep. 1784.

Rueger, Jakob

Hesse-Cassel; Unterhaun; Private; von Lengerke Batt., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol I; Deserted 21 June 1778 in NJ while on march from Philadelphia to NYC; Straight-line genealogy established.

Ruehrschneck, Johann Jacob (Rasnake)

Ansbach/Bayreuth; Watzendorf; Private; Anspach Reg., Co. 1; Smith (Staedtler); Deserted likely near Frederick, MD or Winchester, VA June 1783; Married Mollie Counts and settled in SW Virginia.

Ruppert, Georg Ludwig (Rupart)

Waldeck, Bad Pyrmont; Private; Waldeck Co. 5; HETRINA Vol V; Deserted from POW staus probably at New Orleans in July 1780; Married Elizabeth Pursley (?); Profile in JSHA 1988 Journal.

Sauer, Bernhard (Sowers)

Waldeck, Radern; Corporal; Waldeck Co. 4; HETRINA Vol V; Deserted in early 1777 probably from Northern NJ; Married Barbara Giesemann at Stouchburg, PA; Story in JSHA 2000 Journal.

Schaedel, Georg (Shaffel)

Hesse-Hanau; Ober-Eschbach; Private; Erb Prinz Reg., Leib Co.; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga: Hired out at Reading; Took oath of allegiance to PA and settled at York, PA; Married Barbara ? ; Story in JSHA 1990 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

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Schellhass, Bernhard

Hesse-Cassel; Aue; Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 2; HETRINA Vol. III; Captured at Yorktown and deserted in May 1783 at Frederick, MD; Married Mary Hoofman and later settled in Pittsylvania, County, VA. (Brother of Peter)

Schellhass, Johannes (Shellhase)

Hesse-Cassel; Messel; Private; von Knoblauch (formerly von Wissenbach) Reg. Co. 1; HETRINA Vol. III; Deserted 5 Apr. 1782 near Savannah; Married Isabella Mitchler and settled in NC and later, Ohio. Story in JSHA 2003 Journal.

Scherer, Heinrich

Hesse-Cassel; Elnhausen; Corporal; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted 22 July 1778 from command at Ft. Knyphausen; Married Margaretha Rothermet and settled in NYC; Story in JSHA 1989 Journal.

Schiller, August Benjamin

Brunswick; Koenigsberg; Surgeon; von Specht Reg., Co. 2; Captured at Saratoga, POW in Convention Army; Separated in Canada 22 July, 1783; Married Marguerite Hebert and settled in Louiseville, Quebec; Straight-line genealogy on record.

Schluecker, Georg (Sleeger)

Brunswick; Brunsen; Private; von Riedesel Reg., Co. 4; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted near Hannover, PA Dec 1778; Married Anna Elizabeth Wintermeyer and settled in Frystown, PA; Story in JSHA 1991 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

Schlueter, Andreas Brunswick; Schwartzfeld; Musketeer; von Barner Battalion, Co. 4; Smith (Rimpau); Released from the military in Canada 1783.

Schmeiss, Johannes (Smice)

Hesse-Kassel; Schonau; Private; von Knyphausen, Co. 5; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton and held prisoner at Lancaster; Married Marie French and settled in Huntington County, PA; Profile in JSHA 1992 Journal.

Schmeltz, Andreas

Hesse-Cassel, Wiera; Private; Knyphausen Co. 1; HETRINA Vol III; Probably deserted while on work release in PA; Married Anna Maria Waller in Lancaster; Story in JSHA 1995 & 1996 Journals.

Schmidt, Andreas

Brunswick; Braunschweig; Drummer; von Riedesel Reg., Co.4; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status and joined the American forces; Married Charlotte Lindy 17 Sep. 1786 at Reading.

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Schmidt, Jakob Hesse-Hanau; Bellersdorf; Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 1; HETRINA Vol VI; Discharged in Canada on 21 July 1783; Straight-line genealogy established.

Schmidt, Jost Hesse-Cassel; Frielendorf; Private; von Minnigerode Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol. I; Deserted Nov. 1783 just prior to return to Germany and may have settled in Maryland.

Schmidt, Lorenz Frederick

Ansbach-Bayreuth, Ansbach; Private; Ansbach Co. 3; Staedtler; Deserted from POW status in 1783; Settled at Lovettsville, VA and married Christine Agatha Sunifrank; Genealogy in “The Descendants of a Hessian Soldier, Lorenzo Frederick Smith” by Goldie Turner May.

Schneider, Johann Wilhelm

Hesse-Hanau; Mogendorf; Private; Jaeger Corps, Co 1; HETRINA Vol. VI-2; Discharged in Canada Aug. 1783; Married Caroline Contine in Montreal and settled in Cavagnal (Hudson Quebec).

Schnellman, Heinrich (Shellman)

Brunswick; Gittelde; Private; von Riedesel Reg., Co. 5; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status at Winterhill, MA; Joined Armand’s Legion; Settler at York, PA and married Margaret ? ; Story in JSHA 1990 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

Schoenbacher, Lorenz

Hesse-Cassel, Neuthal, Hungary; Private; Rall Co. 1; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted near Savannah, GA on 29 Dec. 1778; Married Rossana (?); Story in JSHA 1988 Journal.

Schoenewolf, Kaspar

Hesse-Cassel; Retterrode; Private; Jaeger Corps, Co. 1; HETRINA Vol. IV; Possibly captured at sea in 1777 and held POW at Rutland; Deserted and married Rachel Battles of Leominster, MA.

Schrader, Jacob Brunswick, Wedensbuettal; Private; von Riedesel Reg.; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading; Married Magdelena Jaekling 31 Dec. 1784.

Schreinert, Johann

Brunswick, Ulrichstein; Grenadier; Breymann Grenadier Battalion; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Bennington or Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading; Married Catharine Miller 30 Dec. 1792.

Schwab, Peter Hesse-Hanau; Prungesheim; Private; Erb Prinz Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Sold himself as

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indentured servant Nov. 1782; Remained in America, married Eva Knoor of Reading, PA (?).

Schwalm, Johannes

Hesse-Cassel; Merzhausen; Private; von Knyphausen Reg, Co. 1; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton; Exchanged 21 June 1778; Recaptured and jailed at Philadelphia; Married Margaret Resh 28 June 1785 and settled in PA; Story published by the JSHA, Johannes Schwalm the Hessian, 1976

Schweigert, Johann Peter (Swigart)

Anspach/Bayreuth; unknown; Grenadier; Anspach Regiment, Co. 5; Smith (Staedtler); Reported missing in June 1783 and may have deserted and settled near Frederick, MD.

Seibert, Johann Heinrich

Hesse-Hanau, Dudenhofen; Grenadier; Erb Prinz Co. 6; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga. Indentured himself at Lancaster, PA in fall of 1782; Married Susanna Kreutzer; Story in JSHA 1999 Journal.

Senff, Gottlieb

Brunswick; Wasungen; Master Writing Clerk; Prinz Ludwig Dragoon Regiment, Friesen, also Wasmus; Captured at Saratoga, deserted 20 October 1777 and joined the American forces as Captain of Engineers.

Sentzel, Johannes (Sensel)

Hesse-Hanau; Bieber; Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol. VI; Deserted 7 Jan. 1779 near Louisbourg, VA; Married Elizabeth Turnbull and settled in Taylor County, VA.

Siebert, Johannes Wilhelm (Severs)

Hesse-Cassel; Metzebach; Private; von Wissenbach Garrison Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted at Savannah on 10 July 1782; Married Catherine Peck of Montgomery County, PA in 1793.

Sieburg, Christian Heinrich

Brunswick; Harzburg; Grenadier; Breymann Grenadier Batt., Co. 3; Smith (Rimpau) & Reuter; Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status at Albany; Straight-line genealogy established.

Sippel, Johann Peter

Hesse-Cassel; Sondra; Private; Landgraf Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted 21 August 1778 on Rhode Island; Married Hannah Bates in late 1778 and settled at Providence; Story in JSHA 1983 Journal.

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Sonnenberg, Heinrich

Brunswick; Wolfenbuettel; Private; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga, deserted from POW status in 1781.

Spaeth, Georg Nikolaus (Spaid, Spaht)

Ansbach/Bayreuth; Bayreuth; Musketeer, Bayreuth Company 4; Smith (Staedtler); Captured at Yorktown, Deserted from Frederick, MD in 1783; Married Elizabeth Cale. Straight-line genealogy established.

Spahn, Kaspar

Hesse-Hanau; Breittenbach; Wagon Master; Artillery Corps; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Sold himself as indentured servant; Joined the American forces on 29 Sept 1782; Married Margeretha Friedrich and settled in Berks County, PA.

Spannuth, Johann Heinrich

Brunswick; Bayenrode; Private; Dragoon Reg., Riedesel Squadron; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself near Reading, PA; Did not return to his unit; Married Elizabeth Glueck; Profile in JSHA 1989 Journal.

Spies, Friedrich (Spees)

Hesse-Cassel; Schwebda; Private; Erb Prinz Reg. Co. 3; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted 14 May 1783 from POW status while on march from Frederick, MD to NYC. Married Elizabeth Mozier in Lancaster, PA and settled at Bedford, PA and later, Bracken, KY.

Stain, Johann Friedrich (Stein)

Anspach/Bayreuth; Nordhausen; Private; Anspach Reg., Co. 4; Smith (Staedtler); Captured at Yorktown; Deserted 28 Dec 1782 from POW status at Frederick, MD; Joined Armand’s Legion; Married Elisabeth Rumel and settled at York, PA. Story in JSHA 1991 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

Stegmann, Johann Friedrich

Hesse-Cassel; Kassel; Private; von Lossberg Reg. Co. 3; HETRINA Vol II; Discharged in Canada June 1783 and married Marie Ursule Choisy of L'Islet, Quebec on 13 Jan. 1784.

Stein, Friedrich

Hesse-Hanau, Hochstadt / Maintal; Private; Erb Prinz Co. 1; HETRINA Vol IV; Indentured 12 Oct. 1782 probably at Reading, PA.; Married Appolina Lamm and settled in Heidelburg Township; Profile in JSHA 1999 Journal.

Steinbrecher, Johann Georg (Stoner)

Hesse-Cassel; Frielendorf; Private; von Knyphausen, Co. 2; HETRINA Vol III; Captured at Trenton; Deserted from POW status; Married Marie Shenk; Profile in JSHA 1994 Journal.

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Stengel, Conrad

Anspach/Bayreuth; town unknown; Grenadier; Anspach Reg., Co. 5; Smith (Staedtler); Captured at Yorktown; Deserted from POW status at Frederick, MD 16 Oct 1782; Joined Armand’s Legion; Married Catherine Keiffer and settled at York, PA; Story in JSHA 1991 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller)

Sterlepper, Anton Hesse-Hanau; Eckenheim; Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 6: HETRINA Vol VI; Deserted in May 1781 near Winchester VA while on march from Charlottesville to Reading, PA

Strauch, Balthasar Hesse-Cassel; Eschwege; Private; Erbprinz Reg.. Co. 4; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted on 20 Sept. 1782 and joined the American forces; Straight-line genealogy established.

Strenge, Christian

Hesse-Cassel; Altenhasungen; Corporal; Rall Reg., Co's 5 & 3; Captured at Trenton and held POW at Lancaster, Exchanged and possibly returned to Europe in 1783; Returned to Lancaster, PA and married Mary Eve Miller and settled in Petersburg, PA. Earned reputation as Fraktur artist.

Stueckel, Henrich (Stickel)

Hesse-Hanau; Grossenhausen; Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself in Nov. 1782 but is shown transferred in Oct. 1783; May have remained in America.

Tege, Jacob (Tag) Hesse-Cassel; Stendal; Private; von Mirbach Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol II; Discharged in NYC in Nov. 1783 and remained in America.

Theobald, Ernst Friedrich Philipp

Hesse-Hanau, Doernigheim; Chaplain; Erb Prinz Co. 1; HETRINA Vol IV; Deserted 2 Nov. 1779 at Charlottsville, VA; Married Sally Rittal at Dresden, ME; Article in JSHA 1998 Journal.

Thiel, Conrad (Deal, Diel)

Hesse-Cassel; Wasenberg; Grenadier; Knyphausen Co. 1; HETRINA Vol III; Ransomed from POW status June 1783; Married Anna Crum.

Thomas, Georg Christian

Hesse-Cassel; Allendorf; Private; von Buenau Reg. Co. 5; HETRINA Vol IV; Captured at Rhode Island Aug 1778; Deserted April 1779 in Providence; Later settled at Cumberland, R.I. After marrying Lydia Mason

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Thormann, Andreas (Doreman)

Brunswick; Opperhausen: Private; von Riedesel Reg., Co. 5; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status probably at Charlottesville, VA by early 1779; Married Rosanna (Rosinna)? and settled in Rockingham County, VA. Story in JSHA 1984 Journal

Tippe, Wilhelm

Brunswick; Trautenstein; Private; von Riedesel Reg., Co. 1; Smith (Rimpau) and Reuter; Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status at Tyringham, MA and went to Canada; Straight-line genealogy established.

Tissius, Friedrich

British; Hannover; Private; British 4th Reg. of Foot; Deserted 18 June 1778 near Philadelphia; Joined the American von Heer Corps; Married Magdelene Hiestand and settled in Shenandoah County, VA; Profile in JSHA 1986 Journal

Troestler, Josef (Trestler)

Hesse-Hanau; Manheim; Private; Jaeger Corps, Co, 3; HETRINA Vol. VI-2; Discharged in Canada in July 1783; Married Marguerite Noel in Montreal and settled in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec.

Uhde, Johann Heinrich (Euda)

Brunswick; Seboldshausen; Private; von Barner Batt., Co. 1; Reuter; Captured at Bennington and deserted from prison camp at Rutland, MA; Married Mary ? , settled and farmed in Leyden, MA.

Ulm, Josef

Hesse-Cassel; Metz; Private; von Ditfurth Reg., Co.3; HETRINA Vol II; Deserted 18 Aug 1782 near Charleston, SC; may have joined Posey’s Virginia Battalion of the American forces.

Umbach, Georg Hesse-Cassel; Balhorn; Piper; von Linsingen Reg., Co 2; HETRINA Vol I; Captured Feb 1776; Deserted 222 June 1778 near Black Horse, NJ and remained in America.

Vaupel, Jakob

Hesse-Cassel; Reichensachen; Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted on 14 May 1783 from POW status at Frederick or enroute to NYC; Straight-line genealogy established.

Vogel, Georg

Hesse-Cassel; Michelsberg; Private; von Knyphausen Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol II; Captured on the ship Triton and deserted from POW status 26 Sept. 1779; Married Deborah Thomas and remained in America.

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Vogel, Wilhelm Brunswick; Hohegeiss; Private; Specht Reg., Co. 4; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Joined the American forces; Married Magdalena Braun at Reading 15 May 1785.

Voges, Heinrich

Brunswick; Langelsheim; Private; Dragoon Regiment, Baum; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status in Virginia in 1780; Married Elizabeth Hawk and settled in Augusta County, Va.

Walbaum, Karl Ludewig

Hesse-Cassel; Rohden; Private; von Lossberg Reg. Co. 5; HETRINA Vol. II; Deserted on march from Phila. To NYC 23 June 1778; Married Mary Magdelena Kniesly and settled in Bedford Co. PA and later Montgomery Co. OH.

Waldeck, Henrich

Hesse-Cassel; Immenhausen; Private; von Bose Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol. II; Captured at Yorktown; Deserted from POW status probably at Frederick, MD and remained in America.

Wallenfells, Balthasar

Hesse-Cassel; Roth; Capitan d’ Armes; von Lengerke Reg, Co 1; HETRINA Vol I; died 20 April 1777 of non battle related cause leaving wife and family in Germany; g g g g granddaughter, Luise Pauline Wallenfells emigrated to America and married Joseph Rude’. Straight-line genealogy established.

Weckesser, Georg

Hesse-Cassel; Willingshausen; Private; von Knyphausen Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol III; Discharged at Ziegenhain after Jan 1785 and returned to North America to settled on Prince Edward Island, Canada; Story in JSHA 1982 Journal.

Wedeking, Johann Henrich Christoph

Brunswick; Kirchbrak; Drummer; von Rhetz Reg., Leibcompany; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status 23 Dec. 1778 while on march near York, PA; Took oath of allegiance to America Sep 1782; Married Catharine Thomas and settled at Frederick, MD; Story in JSHA 1982 Journal.

Weil, Hartman Hesse-Hanau; Hungen; Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading or Lancaster and remained in America.

Weimann, Henrich (Wyman)

Hesse-Cassel; Wettesingen; Private; Rall Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted 9 June 1779 from camp on John’s Island near Charleton, SC and remained in America.

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Weissenstein, Karl Hesse-Hanau; Bischofsheim; Private; Jaeger Corps, Co. 1; HETRINA Vol VI; Separated in Canada in 1783; Married Marie Angelique Riel in Quebec 7 Feb 1785.

Welling, Christoph

Brunswick; Wolfenbuettel; rank unknown; von Riedesel Reg.; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Sarartoga; Deserted from Winterhill in 1778 and married in Montreal in Sep 1785.

Wepler, Martin (Webler)

Hesse-Cassel, Felsberg;- Private; Jaeger Corps Co. 5;- HETRINA Vol IV;- Deserted 20 Nov 1783 with wife, Elizabeth, and two children;- Became farmer in Hebron, CT; Story in JSHA 1997 & 1998 Journals.

Westphal, Gottfried

Hesse-Hanau; Windecken; Musketeer; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 2; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading; Married Catherine Geschwind 17 May 1785.

Weybrenner, Georg Waldeck; Loehnberg; Private; Reg., Co. 1; HETRINA Vol. V; Listed as “died” but apparently death was faked; Married Marie Marguerite Belsom and settled in Louisiana.

Wickert, Johannes Hesse-Cassel; Borken; Private; Von Donop Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol. II; Deserted 10 Feb. 1778 from quarters in Philadelphia; Straight line genealogy established.

Wiechmann, Gebhard

Brunswick; Reislingen; Private; Printz Friedrich Reg., Leibcompany; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Deserted from POW status; Married Anna Meike at Reading 26 Jan. 1786.

Wiedecker, Andreas

Brunswick; Riddagshausen; Private; von Rhetz Reg. Liebcompany; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Saratoga; Indentured himself at Reading; Married Barbara Waecht 29 Apr. 1783. Straight-line genealogy established.

Wienecke, Andreas

Brunswick; Bockenem; Private; Dragoon Reg., Leibcompany; Smith (Rimpau); Captured at Bennington; Deserted from POW status, place unknown; Married Elizabeth Pratt 10 Mar. 1778 at Bridgewater, MA and settled at Wales, MA.

Wild, Matthes (Will) Anspach/Bayreuth; Bayreuth; Musketeer; Bayreuth Reg Co 5; Smith (Staedtler); Remained in VA where he married

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Catherine Siveley and settled in Rockingham County; Possibly joined the American forces;.

Winter, Peter

Waldeck, Einhausen; Servant ? ; Company 4; HETRINA Vol V; Deserted on 17 June 1777 upon arrival in America, Lived with the Haines family in Greenwich Township, Sussex County, West Jersey. Story in JSHA 1997 Journal

Witte, Jobst (Whitty)

Brunswick; Delingsen; Private; von Breymann Batt., Co.2; Reuter; Captured at Freeman's Farm and deserted while enroute to Boston; Settled in Great Barrington, MA and joined Americans where he served as fifer in Capt. Simon Larned's Co. in Col. Shepard's 4th Reg.; Died in Great Barrington in 1812 at age 103; No record of a family found.

Zangel, Johann

Anspach/Bayreuth; town unknown; Private; Anspach Reg., Co. 5; Smith (Staedtler); Captured at Yorktown; Deserted from POW status at Frederick, MD 12 May 1783; Settled in area of York, PA and married Hannah Frey; Story in JSHA 1991 Journal (The Hessians of Lewis Miller).

Zeiss, Henrich Hesse-Cassel; Caldern; Private; Jaeger Corps, Co. 1; HETRINA Vol IV; Deserted from POW status in July 1778; Possibly settled in PA.

Zeth, Johannes Ulrich

Hesse-Hanau; Bellings; Private; Erbprinz Reg. Co. 2; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Deserted 3 Jan 1779 while on march near Tanneytown, MD; Married Honour Burgoon and settled in Bedford County, PA.

Zeuch, Jakob

Hesse-Cassel; Niederduenzebach; Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 4; HETRINA Vol III; Deserted 24 Sep 1781 from POW status probably at Frederick, MD; May have joined the American forces; Married Katherine Avey and settled at Jassamine County, KY.

Zoellner, Georg Peter

Anspach/Bayreuth; Markt Erlbach; Musketeer; Anspach Reg., Co. 2; Smith (Staedtler); Deserted June 1783; Eventually settled in Lincoln County, GA.

Zorbach, Carl Valentin (Zorbaugh)

Hesse-Hanau; Preungesheim; Erb Prinz Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Sold himself as indentured servant in Nov 1782 at Reading or Lancaster; Married Catharine ( ? ) and settled at York, PA; Story in JSHA 1991 Journal.

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Zorbach, Johann David (Surbaugh)

Hesse-Hanau; Preungesheim; Cannoneer; Artrillery Corps; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Whether he deserted or indentured himself in 1782 is uncertain; Married Ann Wiseman (of York, PA ? ) and settled in Hardy County, VA. Story in JSHA 1991 Journal.

Zorbach, Johann Georg

Hesse-Hanau; Eckenheim; Cannoneer; Artillery Corps; HETRINA Vol VI; Captured at Saratoga; Sold himself as indentured servant 21 Oct 1782 at Reading or Lancaster; Took oath of allegiance to PA at Lancaster; Story in JSHA 1991 Journal.

Zulauf, Johannes (Sulouff)

Hesse-Cassel, unknown; Private, probably officer’s servant; Knyphausen Co. 3; HETRINA Vol III; Captured and held at Reading, PA; Became a civilian 1780-1783; Married Maria Margaretha Spahr; Story in JSHA 1996 & 1997 Journals

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Soldier Army

Achilles, Heinrich Ludwig Brunswick

Albensedt, Johann Gottlieb Brunswick

Albert, Georg Hesse-Cassel

Altenberg, Wilhelm Hesse-Cassel

Baetz, Wilhelm Hesse-Cassel

Bauerrisse, Johann Anspach/Bayreuth

Baumbach, Andreas Hesse-Cassel

Beisner, Johann Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Berger, Johann Anspach/Bayreuth

Bergmann, Johann Christoph Hesse-Cassel

Bingle, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Bornemann, Gottlieb Brunswick

Bornhaus, Georg Hesse-Cassel

Bott, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Bretbinder, Wilhelm Brunswick

Breymann, Johann Christian Brunswick

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Brodt, Michael Heinrich Hesse-Hanau

Cannagist, Peter Brunswick

Christ, Jakob Hesse-Cassel

Clobes, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Criselius, Christian Hesse-Cassel

Dauwald, Johann Daniel Anspach/Bayreuth

Dettmar, Christoph Hesse-Cassel

Dickhaut, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Dietz, Christian Brunswick

Dillmann, Christoph Georg Hesse-Hanau

Duevert, Andreas Brunswick

Ebel, Georg Hesse-Cassel

Ebrecht, Georg Hesse-Cassel

Eichenberg, Christoph Hesse-Cassel

Eichoff, Johann Adolph Brunswick

Engelcke, Daniel Brunswick

Fenner, Johann Nikolaus Hesse-Cassel

Fiege, Johann Phillip Hesse-Cassel

Fines, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Fraas, Johann Georg Anspach/Bayreuth

Friesland, Johann Georg Hesse-Cassel

Funck, Adam Hesse-Hanau

Geisenseider, Johann Martin Anspach/Bayreuth

Geyse von, Karl Wilhelm Brunswick

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Giese, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Gleichmann, Christoph Brunswick

Gleichmann, Friedrich Brunswick

Goll, Johann Anspach/Bayreuth

Gottschall, Stefan Hesse-Hanau

Grotefend, Peter Brunswick

Guenther, Johann Heinrich Brunswick

Guertler, Christoph Hesse-Hanau

Guthard, David Hesse-Cassel

Hack, Valentine Hesse-Cassel

Halberstadt, Anton Hesse-Cassel

Hamann, Konrad Hesse-Hanau

Hartmann, Konrad Brunswick

Hartung, Heinrich Anspach/Bayreuth

Hartwig, Christian Brunswick

Hasselbach, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Heckmann, Michael Hesse-Hanau

Heidenreich, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Heinmueller, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Heischmann, John Nickolas Anspach/Bayreuth

Heldmann, Kraft Anspach/Bayreuth

Hesse, Karl Brunswick

Hoehl, Johann Georg Anspach/Bayreuth

Hoffmann, Andreas Hesse-Hanau

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Hoffmeister, Franz Hesse-Cassel

Holzkamp, Christian Brunswick

Horneber, Andreas Anspach/Bayreuth

Isensee, Heinrich Brunswick

Jordan, Philipp Hesse-Cassel

Keim, Matthias Hesse-Cassel

Kellermann, Friedrich Brunswick

Kempfer, Friedrich Ludwig Hesse-Hanau

Kerl, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Kessler, Christian Hesse-Cassel

Kirchner, Adam Hesse-Hanau

Klapp, Johann Heinrich Waldeck

Kleinert, Franz Hesse-Cassel

Klintzmann, Christoph Brunswick

Klippert, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Knackstedt, Ludwig Brunswick

Knauff, Johann Gottfried Brunswick

Koch, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Koehler, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Kolb, Johann Anspach/Bayreuth

Kraehmer, Johann Matthias Anspach/Bayreuth

Kraemer, Lorenz Hesse-Hanau

Kraentzky, Karl Brunswick

Kunckel, Johannes Waldeck

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Leonhard, Johannes Hesse-Hanau

Leydorf, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Linck, Kaspar Hesse-Hanau

Loeffler, Christoph Hesse-Cassel

Loetter, Georg Hesse-Hanau

Luchard, Adam Hesse-Cassel

Ludwig, Johann Andreas Anspach/Bayreuth

Mankus, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Martinie, Ernst Friedrich Brunswick

Maucke, Johann Friedrich Brunswick

Meck, Friedrich Brunswick

Meyer, Martin Hesse-Cassel

Meyerhofer, Johann Peter Anspach/Bayreuth

Michael, Jakob Hesse-Cassel

Molithor, Christian von Hesse-Cassel

Moritz, Samuel Brunswick

Muehlhan, Johann Brunswick

Muench, Balthasar Hesse-Cassel

Oeste, Johann Christoph Hesse-Cassel

Ohlwein, Georg Hesse-Cassel

Orbach, Johannes Hesse-Hanau

Oswald, Johann Jakob Hesse-Cassel

Peter, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Pomereune, Julius Brunswick

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Prinzhausen, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Reinhard, Franz Hesse-Cassel

Reiss,Christoph Brunswick

Rheinhold, Johann Kaspar British

Richard, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Rippel, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Ruebesam, Adam Hesse-Cassel

Rueckert, Peter Anspach/Bayreuth

Ruppel, Konrad Hesse-Hanau

Salzmann, Johann Brunswick

Sauer, Johann Brunswick

Saust, Christian Brunswick

Schabacker, Adam Hesse-Cassel

Schauer, Georg Martin Anspach/Bayreuth

Schellhase, Bernhard Hesse-Cassel

Schellhase, Martin Hesse-Cassel

Scherzeberg, Christian Brunswick

Schimmel, Johann Georg Hesse-Cassel

Schleezer, Martin British

Schlottmann, Ernst Alex Hesse-Cassel

Schmeltz, Johann Adam Hesse-Cassel

Schmeltz, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Schmidt, Friedrich Brunswick

Schmidt, Johann Heinrich Brunswick

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Schmoll, Andreas Hesse-Cassel

Schnabel, Konrad Hesse-Hanau

Schneider, Johann Konrad Hesse-Cassel

Schneider, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Schoppe, Anton Brunswick

Schreiber, Heinrich Brunswick

Schroedt, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Schuenenmann, Christian Brunswick

Schuetze, Matthias Hesse-Cassel

Schwalm, Andreas Hesse-Cassel

Schwend, Christian Hesse-Cassel

Schwend, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Schwend, Kaspar Hesse-Cassel

Seip, Peter Hesse-Cassel

Senf, Johann Christian Brunswick

Sievers, Friedrich Brunswick

Steinbach, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Steinmetz, Johannes Hesse-Hanau

Stephan, Georg Hesse-Cassel

Stroehlmann, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Strohl, Christian Hesse-Hanau

Tacke, Anton Brunswick

Tuchscheer, Georg Waldeck

Tuennermann, Hans Henrich Hesse-Cassel

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Ullrich, Heinrich British

Vesenebecker, Georg Hesse-Cassel

Vieth, Adolphus Hesse-Cassel

Wassmuth, Martin Hesse-Cassel

Wedenhauser, Martin Hesse-Cassel

Weidling, Johann Christoph Brunswick

Wendrich, Christian Hesse-Hanau

Wigand, Georg Hesse-Cassel

Witzel, Christoph Brunswick

Wolff, Anton Hesse-Cassel

Wolff, Johann Ludwig Brunswick

Ziegelsteil, Georg Brunswick

Zinck, Friedrich Brunswick

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OPEN INVESTIGATIONS.

Open and active cases where the member descendants seek more information

about the soldiers, where they lived, or their genealogies in North America. In

some cases, definite connections with known deserters have not yet been

established as the soldier’s names were probably changed.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THEM IS ASKED TO CONTACT

THE JSHA. http://JHSA.ORG

The JSHA regrets to inform it's readers that this registry was last updated in late

2004 and at this time no one is updating this list. If you have questions regarding

the information that led to this listing, please contact the F&M College Archives

to determine if there is any information in their repository on the person listed

on this registry, If you are interested in helping JSHA update this registry in the

future, please contact us.

Soldier Army

Almas, Christian Brunswick

Althaus, Konrad Hesse-Cassel

Althaus, Matthias Hesse-Cassel

Baetz, Konrad (2) Hesse-Cassel

Becker, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Bergmann, Johann Brunswick

Bingel, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Bode, Heinrich unknown

Bode, Johannes unknown

Bolender, Johann Adam Hesse-Hanau

Boucau, Abraham Hesse-Cassel

Brauckmeyer, Johann Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Braun, Christian Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Briedenthal, Matthias unknown

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Brunner, Johann Anspach/Bayreuth

Buecher unknown

Busch, Johannes unknown

Creutzer, Johann Anspach/Bayreuth

Culp, Baltzer Hesse-Cassel

Damm, Jakob Hesse-Cassel

Dauth, Kaspar Brunswick

Dieffenbach, Christoph Hesse-Cassel

Doehr, Johann Adam Hesse-Cassel

Doesenberg, Anton Brunswick

Ebacher, Johann Brunswick

Ernst, Johann Anspach/Bayreuth

Faulstroh, Henrich Hesse-Hanau

Fausee, Andreas Brunswick

Fincke, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Fischer, Heinrich Brunswick

Fuhre, Heinrich unknown

Gechter, Karl Konrad Hesse-Cassel

Glaubenskind, August Franz Hesse-Hanau

Goercke, Johannes unknown

Groh, Justus Hesse-Cassel

Grunner,Christoph Anspach/Bayreuth

Haber, Jost Hesse-Cassel

Hahne, Heinrich Brunswick

Handel, Johann Brunswick

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Hardt, Peter Hesse-Cassel

Harmon, Konrad unknown

Hasselmann, Georg Hesse-Cassel

Haust, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Heinemann, Georg Hesse-Cassel

Heinlein, Johann Anspach/Bayreuth

Heintzmann, Wilhelm Hesse-Cassel

Helmsdorf, Franz Brunswick

Hepner, Heinrich unknown

Himmelreich, Peter Hesse-Cassel

Hornung, Christoph Brunswick

Huck, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Immel, Peter unknown

Jordan, Henry Hesse-Hanau

Juengel, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Juncker, Ernst Hesse-Cassel

Jung, Peter Hesse-Cassel

Jungclaus, Helweg Hesse-Cassel

Kasten, Heinrich Brunswick

Kreps, Friedrich Hesse-Cassel

Kreuter, Friedrich unknown

Krueckeberg, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Kunckel, Heinrich Hesse-Hanau

Kuntz, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Lange, Jakob Peter Brunswick

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Lange, Ludwig Hesse-Cassel

Langkop, Heinrich Brunswick

Langmann, Johann Hesse-Cassel

Lapp, Johannes unknown

Lauer, Johann Brunswick

Martin, Christoph Hesse-Cassel

Mevius, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Meyer, Adam unknown

Meyer, Jakob unknown

Meyer, Johann unknown

Michael, Emanuel Hesse-Cassel

Mueller, Christian unknown

Mueller, Georg unknown

Mueller, Johann Heinrich Brunswick

Mueller, Kaspar unknown

Neuberger, August Hesse-Hanau

Peine, Konrad Hesse-Cassel

Poehlmann, Konrad Anspach/Bayreuth

Probst, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Quantz, Heinrich Hesse-Cassel

Raisin, Johann unknown

Reiss, Georg Michael Hesse-Cassel

Rhinehart, Peter unknown

Ritter, Jakob Hesse-Cassel

Rosenberg, Peter unknown

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Ruhl, Freidrich Hesse-Cassel

Schaffer, Johann Georg Hesse-Cassel

Schaub, Johannes Hesse-Cassel

Schauebel, Johann Adam Anspach/Bayreuth

Scheer, Friedrich Hesse-Cassel

Scheffer, Johann Georg Hesse-Cassel

Schmidt, Heinrich Brunswick

Schroeder, Johann Hesse-Cassel

Schwalm, Gottfried Hesse-Cassel

Schwartz, Wilhelm Hesse-Hanau

Sorge, Christian Brunswick

Stahl, Johannes British

Swarm, Josef unknown

Tallett, Johann Brunswick

Uebel, Georg Anspach/Bayreuth

Uebelhauser, Jakob Hesse-Cassel

Uenfersagt, Johann Brunswick

Ulshoefer, Johann Georg Anspach/Bayreuth

Walther, Heinrich unknown

Wehr, Johann Paul Anspach/Bayreuth

Weigand, Johannes unknown

Weigand, Peter Hesse-Hanau

Weimer, Karl Brunswick

Weitzel, Nikolaus unknown

Wentzel, August Brunswick

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Wetter, Konrad Waldeck

Wilhelm, Adam Hesse-Cassel

Wolters, Christian Brunswick

Wolters, Johann Peter Brunswick

Zeul, Konrad Hesse-Hanau

Ziegler, Johann Franz Waldeck

Zimmermann, Jakob Hesse-Cassel

Zuendel, Leopold Hesse-Cassel

Mailing Address:

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BULLETIN BOARD

These are men who remained in North America and who have been positively

identified as Hessian ancestors by today's researchers. While certainties of their

histories and genealogies are not yet established, the evidence suggests strong

connections.

The posting of this information is intended to encourage research that will

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produce information to to allow adding the soldier's names to the JSHA Fully

Researched Registry and enable descendants to qualify for JSHA Certificates.

The JSHA regrets to inform it's readers that this registry was last updated in late

2004 and at this time no one is updating this list. If you have questions regarding

the information that led to this listing, please contact the F&M College Archives

to determine if there is any information in their repository on the person listed

on this registry, If you are interested in helping JSHA update this registry in the

future, please contact us.

Name Army and German Town of origin; Military rank or rating; Military unit; Source of military record; Personal information and source for additional information, if any.

Boch, Wilhelm

Hesse-Cassel; Leinsfeld; Private; von Knyphausen Reg., Co 2; HETRINA Vol. III; Captured at Trenton; Deserted 15 Nov. 1778 near NYC. May have found his way to VA. (History and genealogy needed)

Faulstroh, Henrich Hesse-Hanau; Rodheim; Artilleryman, Artillery Corps; HETRINA Vol. VI-1; Deserted in August 1783 in Canada. (Genealogy and history needed)

Friederici, Karl Friedrich Salomo

Hesse-Hanau; Niewisch; Private; Jaeger Corps. Co. 4; HETRINA Vol VI-1; Deserted at Saratoga Oct. 1777 and settled in Stone Arabia, NY; Became Lutheran preacher, married Sarah ? , later moved to Easton, PA to serve churches in that area. (Genealogy needed)

Fuss, Johannes (John Foot)

Hesse-Hanau; Altengronau; Private; ErbPrinz Reg., Co. 2; HETRINA Vol. VI-1; Captured at Saratoga; Deserted 24 October 1777 at Nobletown, MA while on march to Cambridge. (Genealogy and history needed)

Glaubenskind, August Franz

Hesse-Hanau; Berlin; Private; Jaeger Corps; HETRINA Vol VI-1; Separated in Canada June 1783; (Marriage, genealogy and history needed)

Langkop, Heinrich Brunswick; Kneitlingen; Private; von Riedesel Reg., Co. 5; Claus Reuter; Discharged in Canada; (family history and genealogy needed)

Meyer, Martin Hesse-Cassel; Hombressen; Private; Jaeger Corps. 6; HETRINA Vol IV; Listed as POW but likely deserted at Cold Spring Harbor, L.I. 22 Apr. 1783; Martin Myers webpage

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contains genealogy that appears to "fit" this soldier. (Record of marriage or baptismal records needed.)

Pfeil, Philipp

Hesse-Cassel; Kassel; Musician; von Knyphausen Reg., Co 4; HETRINA Vol. III; Captured at Trenton, returned to service and deserted in June 1783; Settled in Philadelphia; Composed Washington's inauguration song, The Presidents March. (Genealogy and history needed)

Rippel, Heinrich

Hesse-Cassel; Roddenau; Private; von Huyn Reg., Co. 3; HETRINA Vol. I; Deserted 26 Oct. 1781 in S.C.; Married Catharine Frey and settled in N.C. (History needed, have partial genealogy)

Ruppel, Konrad

Hesse-Hanau; Mittelbuchen; Musketeer; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol. VI-2; Captured at Saratoga and sold himself at Reading or Lancaster, PA in Nov. 1782. (History and genealogy needed)

Schellhase, Peter

Hesse-Cassel; Bischhausen; Private; Erbprinz Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol. III; Captured at Yorktown and deserted in May 1783 at Frederick, MD; Brother of Bernhard. (History and genealogy needed)

Schnabel, Konrad

Brunswick; Wangelnstadt; Private; Prinz Freidrich Musketeer Reg.; Claus Reuter; Captured at Saratoga, deserted from POW status in VA 26 Oct. 1779, may have joined Americans and settled in PA and then MD. (An American army record and a marriage record needed)

Zilch, David

Hesse-Cassel; town unknown; Private; von Knyphausen Reg., Co. 5; HETRINA Vol III; Captured on ship Triton Sep. 1779 and deserted from Phila. 29 Apr. 1782. (Marriage, genealogy, and history needed)

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