Clement Dunckelnburg

1. Immigration: 24 AUG 1728 Arrived in USA on ship Mortonhouse, with brothers Peter, Frederick and Abraham
2. PROP: 1735 Taxed on 100 acres of land
3. PROP: 4 JAN 1734 Bought 86 acres in Windsor Twp., Berks County, PA
4. PROP: 1754 Listed on tax record of Berks County, PA
5. Religion: 1743 Attended Dunkel's Church, Windsor Twp., Berks County, PA
6. NATU: 15 SEP 1765 Became a Citizen of PA
7. CONF: 30 DEC 1723 Confirmed in the Evangelical Reformed Church in Solingen, Germany
8. Baptism: 3 JUN 1705 Baptised in Solingen, Germany
9. Will: 8 APR 1782
10. Note:

DUNKELBERGER. The Dunkelberger family is an old settled and numerously represented family of Northumberland county, and allied by marriage with many other of the foremost families of this region. The name itself, according to tradition, originated from Dunkel Berg, a spur of the Black Forest, in Germany.

Little is known of the Dunkelbergers before the time of the Reformation. During that period they espoused the cause of the Reformers, and their descendants to the present day have continued to adhere to Protestant denominations. Up to the time of their emigration to the New World they were industrious and patriotic citizens of what is now the Kingdom of Wurtemberg, in lower Germany, but being deprived there of their religious liberty they turned to America, coming hither in 1728 by way of the Rheinfels, down the Rhine to Holland, whence they sailed in the English ship "Morehouse" landing at Philadelphia Aug. 28, 1728.

They proceeded at once to what is now Berks county, Pa., locating in Windsor township, a little southeast, of what is now the borough of Hamburg. They were frequently molested by the Indians. These emigrants were Clement, Daniel and John Dunkelberger.

Clement, who was the ancestor of the others (the name of his son Daniel, however, does not appear in his will), at once paid taxes to the English Crown. Clementz Doncleberger" is on the first list of taxables of Windsor township (1754). He paid six pounds tax in 1754. At the time of his death, in 1782, his home was in Windsor township. His will, made Feb. 12, 1776, was probated April 8, 1782, and is on record in Will Book B, page 38. At the time the will was made his wife Anna Maria was still living. Their children were (no record of Daniel)

• 1. Clemens, who obtained the plantation;
• 2. Catharine, married to Andrew Winiger;
• 3. Mrs. John Beck;
• 4. John;
• 5. Frederick;
• 6. Christopher;
• 7. Elizabeth, married to Michael Deck;
• 8. Philip;
• 9. Sevila;
• 10. Magdalena, and
• 11. Dorotha. (From the History of Northumberland County)

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"Clemens/Clement/Clementz was baptized in Solingen, Germany, on June 3, 1705. On August 24, 1728, Clemens, then 23 years old, arrived in America with his brothers, Peter, Frederick, and Abraham, and probably his father, mother, and sisters on the ship Mortonhouse. Palatines were on this ship. Clemens signed his own name on the ship roster. On January 4, 1734, Clement applied for a warrant on 86 plus acres in Windsor Twp., Berks Co., PA. In 1735 Clement was taxed on 100 acres of land in the warranties of Philadelphia. In 1764 he, along with Frederick Dunkelberger and Catherine Hauer attended the Dunkel's or Moselem church.

In 1765, Clement was included in a list of foreigners naturalized by the Supreme Court at Philadelphia. He took the required oath on September 15, 1765. In 1768, on the propietary return of Windsor Twp., Clement had 100 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle, and for that paid a tax of one pound. . . . When Clement arrived in America, he carried with him a Martin Luther New Testament which he declared was to be passed down in the family to each firstborn son [it is currently in Lansing, Michigan]. . . .

No burial place has ever been located for Clement or Anna Maria. It was common practice to bury on the family land. One can only list time of death by court records." (From Dunkelbergs in America)

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From "Historical and Biographical Annals of Berks County," p. 1706: "The Dunkelberger family had its early home in Wurtemberg, Germany, whence came Clement (or Clementz), Daniel and John. They sailed from Rheinfels, on the English ship "Molhouse," landing at Philadelphia Aug. 28, 1728, and located a little north of what is now Hamburg, in Berks county. Clement Dunkelberger immediately paid tax to the English crown.

When he died in 1782, his home was in Windsor township. His will made Feb. 12, 1776, was probated April 8, 1782, and is on record in Will Book B, page 38. At the time the will was made his wife Anna Maria was still living. Their children were:

• 1. Clemens, who obtained the plantation,
• 2. Catharine, m. to Andrew Winiger;
• 3. Mrs. John Deck;
• 4. John;
• 5. Frederick;
• 6. Christopher;
• 7. Elizabeth, m. to Michael Deck;
• 8. Philip;
• 9. Sevila;
• 10. Magdalena and
• 11. Dorotha.

It is also said that Clementz Dunkelberger had a son Daniel, but if so, his name does not appear among those mentioned in the will."

Will:

DUNKELBERGER, CLEMENTS, WINDSOR.

• February 12, 1776 - April 8, 1782. B - 38.
• To son Clemens, my plantation where I now live in Windsor, containing 200 acres. And pay £470 to Exrs.
• Son in law Andrew WININGER and wife Catharina, have had their full share. Son in law John DERK and his wife Mary, have had their share.
• To son John £30.
• To son Frederick and son Christopher £30 each.
• To son in law Michael DIRK and wife Elisabeth £20.
• To son Philip £30.
• To daughter. Sevela, £20.
• To daughter. Magdalena £20.
• To daughter. Thorothea £20.
• Provides for wife Ann Mary.
• Exrs: friends George HOWER and Jacob RAUSH.
• Wit: John DUNCKEL and Killian DUNCKEL.

from http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=conway197...

Name also seen as Clementz

On August 24,1728 arrived in America with his brothers Peter and Frederick onboard ship Mortonhouse which embarked in Deal, Sussex,England on June 15, 1728 and debarked in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Birth: Solingen, "Prussia"...Germany wasn't formed yet.

Children: Catherina, Anna Maria, John, Frederick, Christopher, Elizabeth, Phillip, Clemens Jr, Sevilla, Magdalena & Dorothea Dunkelberger.

• *NOTE: This headstone/cemetery has not been proven as Clement/z's exact burial location. Clement/z's wife, Anna Marie Hauer, is buried in this cemetery.

The person who submitted the photo has been contacted & has been asked to remove the photo.

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Feb 21 2018, 22:38:41 UTC

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Birth: Solingen, "Prussia"...Germany wasn't formed yet.

Children: Catherina, Anna Maria, John, Frederick, Christopher, Elizabeth, Phillip, Clemens Jr, Sevilla, Magdalena & Dorothea Dunkelberger.

• *NOTE: This headstone/cemetery has not been proven as Clement/z's exact burial location. Clement/z's wife, Anna Marie Hauer, is buried in this cemetery.

The person who submitted the photo has been contacted & has been asked to remove the photo.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Sep 23 2019, 21:37:27 UTC

Parents: Clemens Dunkelberger & Maria Margaretha Godschalck h/o Anna Maria Hauer.

Birth: Solingen, "Prussia"...Germany wasn't formed yet.

Children: Catherina, Anna Maria, John, Frederick, Christopher, Elizabeth, Phillip, Clemens Jr, Sevilla, Magdalena & Dorothea Dunkelberger.

• *NOTE: This headstone/cemetery has not been proven as Clement/z's exact burial location. Clement/z's wife, Anna Marie Hauer, is buried in this cemetery.

The person who submitted the photo has been contacted & has been asked to remove the photo.

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Sep 23 2019, 21:43:24 UTC

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Parents: Clemens Dunkelberger & Maria Margaretha Godschalck
h/o Anna Maria Hauer.

Birth: Solingen, "Prussia"...Germany wasn't formed yet.

Children: Catherina, Anna Maria, John, Frederick, Christopher, Elizabeth, Phillip, Clemens Jr, Sevilla, Magdalena & Dorothea Dunkelberger.

• *NOTE: This headstone/cemetery has not been proven as Clement/z's exact burial location. Clement/z's wife, Anna Marie Hauer, is buried in this cemetery.

The person who submitted the photo has been contacted & has been asked to remove the photo.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Mar 15 2022, 22:16:44 UTC