William Andis

A Patriot of the American Revolution for MARYLAND. DAR Ancestor # A210489

Current research: https://andis.azboman.net/wilhelm_andis.htm

& Wikitree - https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Andis-23

& findagrave.com - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114122041/wilhelm-andes

notes from miscellaneous sources

• Religion: Rocky Hill Lutheran Church, Woodsboro, MD
• Immigration: Oct 12 1741 Arrived Philadelphia on"Friendship" age 28
• Occupation: Farmer
• Oath of Allegiance: signed in Maryland after 1776

One source listed a birth year of May 2, 1720 in Germany. The "ship" birthdate is in opposition to Andes genealogy work.

Info via Valerie Boman:

The American history of the Andis family began when Wilhelm ANTES left Rotterdam on the ship "Friendship." Upon arriving in Philadelphia on October 12, 1741, he took the oath of allegiance to Pennsylvania. He was listed as William ANTES, age 28, in the ship's list of Palatines imported - providing a birth year of c. 1713. It is unknown where Wilhelm was from 1741 to the time he purchased land in Frederick County, MD.

On December 17, 1766, Wilhelm bought 247 acres of land in Frederick County, MD from Andrew Fogle (deed folio 868) for 111 pounds, and this became known as "William's Purchase." It was located on Coppermine Road, near Rocky Hill Lutheran Church.

On 10 Apr 1779, William sold 15 1/2 acres of same tract listed above for 20 pounds - to Philip Smith Junior. Wilhelm served on the "Board of Trustees" for St. Peters Church, Frederick County, MD.

A 1782 Guardian bond filed in Frederick County, MD indicates Wilhelm married a Mary Shutter, administrator of Christian Shutter, deceased. The document is signed by his mark.

William ANDESS's will was made February 15, 1783 and recorded March 19, 1783 in Frederick County, MD. It was signed by his mark and Peter Beard, "his trusty friend," was the executor. The inventory was completed August 20, 1783 , and the estate settled July 1784. On August 21, 1783, Peter Beard, executor of Wilhelm, sold 231 1/2 acres of original tract to Philip Smith, Jr. for 206 pounds. The heirs of William were named in his will:

1) Mary Catherine 2) Andrew 3) Matthias 4) Christina 5) Peter 6) John 7) Adam 8) Catherine 9) Elizabeth 10) Margaret 11) Frederick 12) Charity

Andrew (#2) migrated to Rockingham County, VA, where he raised a large family with many descendants; Matthias (#3), Margaret (#10), John (#6) migrated to Washington County, VA; Adam (#7) and Frederick (#11) migrated to Washington County, TN.

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jun 10 2018, 1:16:12 UTC