Johann Heinrich Orndorff

M, #10096, b. 1733, d. before 10 May 1803
Father*Christian Ohrndorf (Immigrant 1741) b. 15 Aug 1693, d. 16 Apr 1772
Mother*Agnesa Weschebach b. 19 Oct 1697, d. b 1752
ChartsPedigree - Helen Bernice Orendorff
Desc. Chart - (__________) Orendorf
Reference4G Grf, J96
Birth*1733 Johann Heinrich Orndorff was born in 1733 at near Freudenberg, Nassau-Siegen, Germany, Birth year & father from Moravian Pioneer records.1 
(Witness) Religion1749 He was Received into Moravian membership - (Christian is a widower) with Christian Ohrndorf (Immigrant 1741) in 1749 at Swatara Valley, Pennsylvania. 
Marriage* Johann Heinrich Orndorff married Margaret Clark, daughter of Daniel Clark and Mary (__________). 
Source* Source(s): John being father of Christopher (J48) is implied by Christopher's statement that Major Christian was his uncle. The father of Christopher (J48) is definetly named Henry as proved by birth record. 
(Grantee) Deed25 June 1767  On 25 June 1767 Johann Heinrich Orndorff bought land from Daniel Clark and Mary (__________) at Heidelberg Twnshp, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, Indenture (Deed) shows that the Clarks sold 50 acres of land to the Orendorffs. The document provides
legal recognition that:
a) both marriages existed and the Clarks were Margaret’s parents,
b) Johann Heinrich was known as “John”, and he was a doctor,
c) the Clarks lived in Heidelberg Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, and the Orendorffs lived in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA.2 
Deed*21 July 1771 Johann Heinrich Orndorff and Margaret Clark were deed John and Margaret Orndorff mortgaged land in Elizabeth Township (adjoining John Clark) to Nicholas Smith on 21 July 1771 at Lebanon Twnshp, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.3 
Tax List1772  In 1772 at Lebanon Twnshp, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, he paid taxes according to the
“Returns for the Fifteenth Eighteen-Penny Tax” .Ref: Vol. XVII, Pennsylvania Archives, Series 2. Page 418. 
Source* Source(s): John being father of Hermanus is implied by his being the heir of John and Margaret's land. 
(Witness) DAR Candidatebetween 19 April 1775 and 26 November 1783 Did Johann Heinrich Orndorff serve in the Revolutionary War? DAR accepts service for the period of 19 Apr 1775-26 Nov 1783; DAR accepts service for this period. 
Census1790*August 1790 He was the head of the household in the 1790 census, Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, with 2-2-3 Neighbors are Swalley, Cromer, Stuckey, Xanter, Shell, Haunker. 
Death*before 10 May 1803 He died before 10 May 1803 per deed of that date when son Hermanus sells land he inherited. 
To-Do*4 May 1827 He was to-do SEND FOR to Washington Co MD Orphan's Court to have them make copies (not at SLC). These are from the General Index of probate records. (SLC 0014644)
Henry has no will, so we need copies of: Administration 4 May 1827, bond H-208, 1st acct 28-85, 2nd acct 28-202, 3rd acct 28-598 on 4 May 1827 at Washington Co., Maryland. 

Family

Margaret Clark d. b 10 May 1803
Marriage* He married Margaret Clark, daughter of Daniel Clark and Mary (__________). 
Children
Last Edited18 Sep 2012

Citations

  1. [S3] Moravian Pioneers in the Swatara Valley 1752 - copied from the Pennsylvania Dutchman 15 Dec 1950 pg 6 Evd #3.
  2. [S454] Deed from Daniel & Mary Clark to John & Margaret Orndorff 25 Jun 1767 http://www.ourwebsite.org/marilyn/orendorff/clarkorendorfdeed.shtml Evd #454.
  3. [S457] Mortgage Deed from John & Margaret Orndorff to Nicholas Smith 21 Jul 1771 http://www.ourwebsite.org/marilyn/orendorff/orendorfsmithdeed.shtml.