Emigrated from Germany aboard the "Phoenix," arrived Philadelphia 15 Sep 1749.

The Foreigners whose names are underwritten, imported in the Ship Phoenix, John Mason, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Cowes in England, did this day take the usual Qualifications to the government. By the List 261. 550 whole Freights, from Zweybrech, Nassau, Wirtemberg, & Palatinate.

Served in Colonial Wars - enlisted for 3 yrs 1 Sep 1757, age 23, private. Capt. Nicholas Weatherholt, stationed at Heidleberg Twp., Northumberland Co., PA, March & April 1758. (Ref: PA Arch. 5th Ser. Vol. 8, p 118.)

Revolutionary War - 2nd Battalion of Associators, Heidleberg Twp., Northumberland Co., PA. (Ref: PA Arch. 5th Ser. Vol. 8, pg. 54, 99, 116.)