M. Ressler Genealogical Database

Christian Herr, son of Hans Herr, also had surveyed to him a tract of 530 acres, a short distance west from his father's land. On this tract he erected, in 1719, a famous dwelling with stone lintels and large rooms, in which the religious services for the settlement were held for over 100 years. (The first separate house of worship was built of bricks along the public highway, in 1848, and rebuilt in the summer of 1889.) It also served as the home of Christian Herr during his entire wedded life. The house, still standing, was built 10 years before Lancaster county was organized. Hans Herr died in this house in 1725, at the age of 86 years, and his widow died 5 years later at the age of 91 years. Both were laid to rest in the family graveyard on the old farm, along with many associates and descendants. (Taken from Mennonites of Lancaster Conference, by Martin G. Weaver, 1931, pp. 36-37.)

Pequea Settlers 1710

1710 Sep 23: A group of 29 Mennonite immigrant families arrive in Philadelphia on the ship Mary Hope (1 pp162-176) and settle along Pequea Creek. (3,4)

1. Martin Kendig
2. John Funk
3. Jacob Miller
4. Christopher Franciscus
5. Johann Rudolph Bondeli
6. Wendel Bauman
7. John Herr, Jr.
8. Martin Kendig
9. Christian Herr
10. Martin Meylin
11. Martin Kendig

This is the first group of Mennonites to settle in what later would become Lancaster Co., PA. The settlers of 1712 will follow.