Notes for: Marcus OBERHOLTZER

Marcus Oberholtzer of Chester County Pennsylvania, immigrated from the Palatinate, Germany, arriving in London, England, on 6 May 1709. Circumstantial evidence suggests that Martin, his wife, three sons and two daughters came to America on the "Mary Hope" arriving 23 September 1710. He settled in Pennsylvania Coventry Township as early as 1711. 1719 granted 300 acres in Coventry Township, Chester County. Mennonite Trustee in Bucks County. Children helped establish Deep Run Mennonite Church in Bucks County.