Henrich "Henry" Eckenrode/Eckenroth died on the 11th of October buried on the 13th of October 1813. (WK-book page 111)

Henrich Eckenrode/ or Eckenroade/Eckroade/Eckroate/Eckroth

Husband of Anna Barbara Kuhn. See bio: Anna Barbara (Kuhn) Eckenrode

He and his wife had the following children:

1. Catharine Eckenroade brn. Lynn Township, Northampton, PA remained single.

2. Henry brn. Lynn township, Northampton, PA. on April 12th 1766 died July 4th 1843 Berwick Township. Married Catharine Berninger (Berlinger in Conewago documents) married in York County, PA. See bio: Henry Eckenroth Henry Eckenroth was baptized on May 19th 1766 (Goshenhoppen Registers page 28; "Records", Volume 3, page 305). Baptized at Philip Schmitt's House near Emmaus in Macungie Township, Northampton County, PA. (WK-book, pages 72-73)

3. John Eckenrode brn. Lynn township, Northampton, PA. on August 4th 1768. died September 21st 1849 Mt. Pleasant Township Adams Co., PA. He married Mary Anna Berninger in York Co.,PA. See bio: John Eckenroth John Eckenrode was baptized September 18th 1768 (GR, page 35; "Records", Volume 3, page 312). Baptized in Philip Schmitt's house near Emmaus in Macungie Township, Northampton County, PA. (WK-book, page 73)

4. George Eckenroade/Eckenrode/Eckroade/Eckroth brn. in Lynn Township, Northampton Co. PA. on September 3rd 1770 died on November 8th ___? in Berwick Township, Adams Co., PA. He remained single. George Eckenroth was baptized at "Monte Acuto" (Latin for Sharp Mountain, in German Spitzenberg)/Most likely at Christian Henrich's Mass House/"Asperum Collem", near Lenhartsville, Berks County, PA on November 18th 1770 (GR, page 41, "Records", Volume 3, page 318). (WK-book, page 73)

5. Mary Elizabeth (Eckenroth) Chambers brn. Lynn township, Northampton, PA. Jan. 13th 1775 she died November 12th 1825 Mt. Pleasant township, Adams Co., PA. She married Solomon Chambers in York Co., PA. Mary Elizabeth was baptized at James Spring's House at Spitzenberg (GR, page 54, "Records", Volume 3, page 331). (WK-page 73)

6. Conrad Eckenroade/Eckenrode/Eckroate/Eckroth brn. Lynn township, Northampton, PA. on December 29th 1776 He died on April 21st 1848 in Fannett Township Franklin County, PA. He married Cathrine Norbeck in York Co., PA. Conrad Eckenroth was baptized on Janurary 19th 1777 at Spitzenberg, sponsors:Conrad Baverts/Baver and his wife Margaret. (GR, page 61; "Records", Volume 3, page 338). (WK-book, page 73)

7. Christopher Eckenrode/Eckenroade/Eckenroate/Eckroate/Eckroth brn. February 17th 1779 in Lynn township, Northampton, PA. He died either May 1806 or Jan. 1813 in Adams. County, PA. He remained single. Christopher Eckenroth was baptized on March 21st 1779; sponsors: uncle Christopher Eckroth and future aunt Anna Margaret (Henrich) the widow Weibel , who married on April 27, 1779 (GR, page 70; "Records", Volume 3, page 347). (WK-book, page 73/90)

(WK-book page 77 Research Work Chart)

Sources: William Kirkpatrick "Eckroth-Eckenrode-Eckenroth Family" Vol I and 2 published by Chris Pelikan 1987

Northampton County Orphan's Court
Abstract; Book D; Page 107: 9 January 1771

On the petition of Peter Keas (Kehs/Kass) and Henry Ackenroth (Eckenroth/Eckenrode/Eckerodt) of this said county, yeomen, setting forth that the petitioner's father-in-law, Henry Koon (Kuhn) died sometime ago and left legacies to the petitioner's children who are all under the age of fourteen years Praying the court would be pleased to appoint guardians for the said children to take leave of their estate. Whereupon the court do appoint Peter Rhoads/(old name "Roth") as guardian of Henry Eckenroth's children and they were appointed accordingly. (WK-book page 102)

Only an abstract was available to the author. This abstract establishes the maiden names of the spouses of Henry Eckenroth and Peter Keas (Actually Kehs/Kass); the approximate year of death of Henry Koon (Actually Kuhn); and of course, identifies the guardian of their respective children.

As a matter of interest John Kuhn, Sr.-1, Henry Kuhn-2, his son; and Peter Keas (Kass/Kehs) son-in-law of Henry Kuhn-2, all lived in Cedar Creek, Macungie Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Peter Rhoads was Henry Eckenroth's neighbor living just South of Friedrich Leaser and just east of Christian Henrich in Lynn Township, Northampton County.

Source: William Kirkpatrick book "Eckroth-Eckenroth-Eckenrode Family" Vol. 1 and 2. Published by Chris Pelikan 1987.

Sources: "The Goshenhoppen Registers, 1741-1819" By Goshenhoppen

Update note: The book "The Conewago Dead" lists Henry Eckenroth, Jr b. 1736 d. 10/11/1813. Private 4th Class Capt. John Moore's 5th Co., 2nd Bat., Lancaster Co. Militia. See Penna. Archives, 5th Series, Vol 7, pg 155. See SAR #114570. See DAR #630301