Notes for: Johannes Leonhardt SCHAUN

Born in Germany, Alsace Loraraine, (Uppe r Rhine River) 1st wife unknown may have died prior to crossing or during. He and his family arrived 26 Sep, 1741 on the ship St. Mark, from Rotterdam to Philadelphia Captain Wilson. He is the first SCHAUN, SHOUN, SHOWN in America. His first wife either died in Europe or during the voyage. Upon arrival to PA, he signed an oath of allegiance to the British Crown 26 Sep, 1741, thus qualifying as a citizen of the Colony/Province of Pennsyvania. The Palatines had been promised religious freedom & civil liberty from William Penn. Johannes settled in York Co, where he owned land and was a farmer.