Baptized as Johan Daniel Thurni on 30 November 1713 Evangelisch-Reformierte Church, Rieschweiler
Death: Between January and March, 1780; near Allentown, Macungie Township, Northampton County (now Lehigh), Pennsylvania, USA
Parents: Johannes Thurni born 10 Jul 1670 in Bätterkinden, a small village in Canton Bern, Switzerland. He was apprenticed to the stone masons trade. In 1702 he married a young woman from Zielenbach, Canton Bern whose name was Anna Eva Schneider. She was born about 1672 in Zielenbach, Bern Canton, Switzerland and died 24 Mar 1742 in Rieschweiler, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Johannes Thurni died 22 Sep 1718 Rieschweiler, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
Sources: Evangelisch-Reformierten Kirchenbuch der Pfarrei Rieschweiler 1683 – 1798, Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche (Bätterkinden, Bern, Switzerland), "Pfarrerliste 1522-1723 Taufen, Heiraten 1601-1658), Jerusalem West Salisbury Church records
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Immigration: He arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 3 December 1740 on the Ship Samuel having sailed from Rotterdam, Germany. The ship was captained by Hugh Percy. Two of his brothers followed him to PA, Peter in 1741 and Henry in 1743. Because of the English pronunciation of Thurny/i, he became known as Daniel Dorney.
Sources: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s), A Collection of upwards of Thirty Thousand Names of German, Swiss, Dutch, French and other Immigrants in Pennsylvania From 1727 to 1776; Prof. I. Daniel Rupp, Second Revised Edition, 1876, Philadelphia; pp.177. )
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Marriage: Elizabeth Jarrett about 1747 in Macungie Township, Northampton Co, PA, likely in the Jordan Reformed Church.
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Will: filed 15 Jan 1779 Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
His two eldest sons, John & Daniel, were named executors. Under the provisions of the will, John and Daniel were to receive the "plantations" for 1700 pounds. They were paid 800 pounds, and his heirs each received 100 pounds.
Henry Dorney in 1782.
Catherine Dorney in 1787.
Philip Dorney in 1783.
Magdalena Dorney in 1788.
Anna Maria Dorney in 1784.
Peter Dorney in 1789.
Eva Dorney in 1785.
Adam Dorney in 1790.
Barbara Dorney in 1786.
The widow Elizabeth and her maintenance were also included in Daniel's will.
Probate: 24 Mar 1780, Northampton County, Courthouse, Easton, Lower Macungie Township, Northampton County (now Lehigh), Pennsylvania. Final estate settlement document was signed Apr 1786.
For the complete will see Will Book 1,(1780) Northampton County Courthouse in Easton, PA. In addition, there is an original document on file at the Lehigh County Historical Society, Allentown,PA, dated 26 April 1786, which was signed by both John Dorney and Daniel Dorney (sons & executors of the last will & testament of Daniel Dorney Sr.. dec'd late of Macungie Township), related to the settling of this estate.
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Children:
Because of the duplication of first names for the children of the three Dorney brothers (who settled in the same area) it has been impossible so far to determine marriages of Daniel and Elizabeth's children, or possible grandchildren. Available information which follows is from church records and the enumeration of the heirs in Daniel's will.
Philip b. ca. 1754 + Anna Elizabeth "Margt" Mechling 1786
John b. ca. 1748 + Mary Magdelena Grove 1773
Daniel b. ca. 1750 + Margaret "Anna Margaret" Miller
Henry b. ca. 1752 Easton d: 1786 Shepherdstown, VA
Magdalena b. ca. 1758 Easton - d. Jan 1779
Anna Maria b. ca. 1756 + Lorentz Lawrence Guth, Jr. 1779
Catharine b. ca. 1762 Easton
Barbara + Johannes Highberger ca. 1774
Peter b. 5 Jan 1766 Easton - d. Jan 1793
Adam bap. 3 Jul 1768 Salisbury Twp - d. Jan 1779
Eva b. 30 Jan 1760 South Whitehall
Any help confirming these children and filling in the gaps for the children would be appreciated.
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Associated Ancestor (Revolutionary) Record [birth place and date incorrect, as is date of death - bg]
TURNEY, DANIEL DAR PATRIOT
Ancestor #: A033084
Service: PENNSYLVANIA; Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 1725 FRANCE
Death: (ANTE) 27 Mar 1780 MACUNGIE TWP NORTHAMPTON CO PENNSYLVANIA
Service Source: ARNDT, OATHS OF ALLEGIANCE OF NORTHAMPTON CO, PA, 1777-1784, PP 15A-B
Service Description: 1) SIGNED OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
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Interesting connections: Dorney Park was established in 1884, the land purchased by Solomon Dorney in 1860 where he created a fish hatchery, was renamed "Dorney's Trout Pond and Summer Resort". Solomon's Thurny ancestor was Daniel's brother Henry. Henry also figures prominently in this area around Allentown, having been the first owner of the tavern White Hall Inn, now known as King George Inn.
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May he rest in peace.
Death: Between January and March, 1780; near Allentown, Macungie Township, Northampton County (now Lehigh), Pennsylvania, USA
Parents: Johannes Thurni born 10 Jul 1670 in Bätterkinden, a small village in Canton Bern, Switzerland. He was apprenticed to the stone masons trade. In 1702 he married a young woman from Zielenbach, Canton Bern whose name was Anna Eva Schneider. She was born about 1672 in Zielenbach, Bern Canton, Switzerland and died 24 Mar 1742 in Rieschweiler, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Johannes Thurni died 22 Sep 1718 Rieschweiler, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
Sources: Evangelisch-Reformierten Kirchenbuch der Pfarrei Rieschweiler 1683 – 1798, Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche (Bätterkinden, Bern, Switzerland), "Pfarrerliste 1522-1723 Taufen, Heiraten 1601-1658), Jerusalem West Salisbury Church records
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Immigration: He arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 3 December 1740 on the Ship Samuel having sailed from Rotterdam, Germany. The ship was captained by Hugh Percy. Two of his brothers followed him to PA, Peter in 1741 and Henry in 1743. Because of the English pronunciation of Thurny/i, he became known as Daniel Dorney.
Sources: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s), A Collection of upwards of Thirty Thousand Names of German, Swiss, Dutch, French and other Immigrants in Pennsylvania From 1727 to 1776; Prof. I. Daniel Rupp, Second Revised Edition, 1876, Philadelphia; pp.177. )
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Marriage: Elizabeth Jarrett about 1747 in Macungie Township, Northampton Co, PA, likely in the Jordan Reformed Church.
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Will: filed 15 Jan 1779 Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
His two eldest sons, John & Daniel, were named executors. Under the provisions of the will, John and Daniel were to receive the "plantations" for 1700 pounds. They were paid 800 pounds, and his heirs each received 100 pounds.
Henry Dorney in 1782.
Catherine Dorney in 1787.
Philip Dorney in 1783.
Magdalena Dorney in 1788.
Anna Maria Dorney in 1784.
Peter Dorney in 1789.
Eva Dorney in 1785.
Adam Dorney in 1790.
Barbara Dorney in 1786.
The widow Elizabeth and her maintenance were also included in Daniel's will.
Probate: 24 Mar 1780, Northampton County, Courthouse, Easton, Lower Macungie Township, Northampton County (now Lehigh), Pennsylvania. Final estate settlement document was signed Apr 1786.
For the complete will see Will Book 1,(1780) Northampton County Courthouse in Easton, PA. In addition, there is an original document on file at the Lehigh County Historical Society, Allentown,PA, dated 26 April 1786, which was signed by both John Dorney and Daniel Dorney (sons & executors of the last will & testament of Daniel Dorney Sr.. dec'd late of Macungie Township), related to the settling of this estate.
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Children:
Because of the duplication of first names for the children of the three Dorney brothers (who settled in the same area) it has been impossible so far to determine marriages of Daniel and Elizabeth's children, or possible grandchildren. Available information which follows is from church records and the enumeration of the heirs in Daniel's will.
Philip b. ca. 1754 + Anna Elizabeth "Margt" Mechling 1786
John b. ca. 1748 + Mary Magdelena Grove 1773
Daniel b. ca. 1750 + Margaret "Anna Margaret" Miller
Henry b. ca. 1752 Easton d: 1786 Shepherdstown, VA
Magdalena b. ca. 1758 Easton - d. Jan 1779
Anna Maria b. ca. 1756 + Lorentz Lawrence Guth, Jr. 1779
Catharine b. ca. 1762 Easton
Barbara + Johannes Highberger ca. 1774
Peter b. 5 Jan 1766 Easton - d. Jan 1793
Adam bap. 3 Jul 1768 Salisbury Twp - d. Jan 1779
Eva b. 30 Jan 1760 South Whitehall
Any help confirming these children and filling in the gaps for the children would be appreciated.
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Associated Ancestor (Revolutionary) Record [birth place and date incorrect, as is date of death - bg]
TURNEY, DANIEL DAR PATRIOT
Ancestor #: A033084
Service: PENNSYLVANIA; Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 1725 FRANCE
Death: (ANTE) 27 Mar 1780 MACUNGIE TWP NORTHAMPTON CO PENNSYLVANIA
Service Source: ARNDT, OATHS OF ALLEGIANCE OF NORTHAMPTON CO, PA, 1777-1784, PP 15A-B
Service Description: 1) SIGNED OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
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Interesting connections: Dorney Park was established in 1884, the land purchased by Solomon Dorney in 1860 where he created a fish hatchery, was renamed "Dorney's Trout Pond and Summer Resort". Solomon's Thurny ancestor was Daniel's brother Henry. Henry also figures prominently in this area around Allentown, having been the first owner of the tavern White Hall Inn, now known as King George Inn.
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May he rest in peace.
Baptized as Johan Daniel Thurni on 30 November 1713 Evangelisch-Reformierte Church, Rieschweiler
Death: Between January and March, 1780; near Allentown, Macungie Township, Northampton County (now Lehigh), Pennsylvania, USA
Parents: Johannes Thurni born 10 Jul 1670 in Bätterkinden, a small village in Canton Bern, Switzerland. He was apprenticed to the stone masons trade. In 1702 he married a young woman from Zielenbach, Canton Bern whose name was Anna Eva Schneider. She was born about 1672 in Zielenbach, Bern Canton, Switzerland and died 24 Mar 1742 in Rieschweiler, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Johannes Thurni died 22 Sep 1718 Rieschweiler, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
Sources: Evangelisch-Reformierten Kirchenbuch der Pfarrei Rieschweiler 1683 – 1798, Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche (Bätterkinden, Bern, Switzerland), "Pfarrerliste 1522-1723 Taufen, Heiraten 1601-1658), Jerusalem West Salisbury Church records
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Immigration: He arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 3 December 1740 on the Ship Samuel having sailed from Rotterdam, Germany. The ship was captained by Hugh Percy. Two of his brothers followed him to PA, Peter in 1741 and Henry in 1743. Because of the English pronunciation of Thurny/i, he became known as Daniel Dorney.
Sources: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s), A Collection of upwards of Thirty Thousand Names of German, Swiss, Dutch, French and other Immigrants in Pennsylvania From 1727 to 1776; Prof. I. Daniel Rupp, Second Revised Edition, 1876, Philadelphia; pp.177. )
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Marriage: Elizabeth Jarrett about 1747 in Macungie Township, Northampton Co, PA, likely in the Jordan Reformed Church.
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Will: filed 15 Jan 1779 Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
His two eldest sons, John & Daniel, were named executors. Under the provisions of the will, John and Daniel were to receive the "plantations" for 1700 pounds. They were paid 800 pounds, and his heirs each received 100 pounds.
Henry Dorney in 1782.
Catherine Dorney in 1787.
Philip Dorney in 1783.
Magdalena Dorney in 1788.
Anna Maria Dorney in 1784.
Peter Dorney in 1789.
Eva Dorney in 1785.
Adam Dorney in 1790.
Barbara Dorney in 1786.
The widow Elizabeth and her maintenance were also included in Daniel's will.
Probate: 24 Mar 1780, Northampton County, Courthouse, Easton, Lower Macungie Township, Northampton County (now Lehigh), Pennsylvania. Final estate settlement document was signed Apr 1786.
For the complete will see Will Book 1,(1780) Northampton County Courthouse in Easton, PA. In addition, there is an original document on file at the Lehigh County Historical Society, Allentown,PA, dated 26 April 1786, which was signed by both John Dorney and Daniel Dorney (sons & executors of the last will & testament of Daniel Dorney Sr.. dec'd late of Macungie Township), related to the settling of this estate.
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Children:
Because of the duplication of first names for the children of the three Dorney brothers (who settled in the same area) it has been impossible so far to determine marriages of Daniel and Elizabeth's children, or possible grandchildren. Available information which follows is from church records and the enumeration of the heirs in Daniel's will.
Philip b. ca. 1754 + Anna Elizabeth "Margt" Mechling 1786
John b. ca. 1748 + Mary Magdelena Grove 1773
Daniel b. ca. 1750 + Margaret "Anna Margaret" Miller
Henry b. ca. 1752 Easton d: 1786 Shepherdstown, VA
Magdalena b. ca. 1758 Easton - d. Jan 1779
Anna Maria b. ca. 1756 + Lorentz Lawrence Guth, Jr. 1779
Catharine b. ca. 1762 Easton
Barbara + Johannes Highberger ca. 1774
Peter b. 5 Jan 1766 Easton - d. Jan 1793
Adam bap. 3 Jul 1768 Salisbury Twp - d. Jan 1779
Eva b. 30 Jan 1760 South Whitehall
Any help confirming these children and filling in the gaps for the children would be appreciated.
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Associated Ancestor (Revolutionary) Record [birth place and date incorrect, as is date of death - bg]
TURNEY, DANIEL DAR PATRIOT
Ancestor #: A033084
Service: PENNSYLVANIA; Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 1725 FRANCE
Death: (ANTE) 27 Mar 1780 MACUNGIE TWP NORTHAMPTON CO PENNSYLVANIA
Service Source: ARNDT, OATHS OF ALLEGIANCE OF NORTHAMPTON CO, PA, 1777-1784, PP 15A-B
Service Description: 1) SIGNED OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
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Interesting connections: Dorney Park was established in 1884, the land purchased by Solomon Dorney in 1860 where he created a fish hatchery, was renamed "Dorney's Trout Pond and Summer Resort". Solomon's Thurny ancestor was Daniel's brother Henry. Henry also figures prominently in this area around Allentown, having been the first owner of the tavern White Hall Inn, now known as King George Inn.
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May he rest in peace.
Death: Between January and March, 1780; near Allentown, Macungie Township, Northampton County (now Lehigh), Pennsylvania, USA
Parents: Johannes Thurni born 10 Jul 1670 in Bätterkinden, a small village in Canton Bern, Switzerland. He was apprenticed to the stone masons trade. In 1702 he married a young woman from Zielenbach, Canton Bern whose name was Anna Eva Schneider. She was born about 1672 in Zielenbach, Bern Canton, Switzerland and died 24 Mar 1742 in Rieschweiler, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Johannes Thurni died 22 Sep 1718 Rieschweiler, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
Sources: Evangelisch-Reformierten Kirchenbuch der Pfarrei Rieschweiler 1683 – 1798, Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche (Bätterkinden, Bern, Switzerland), "Pfarrerliste 1522-1723 Taufen, Heiraten 1601-1658), Jerusalem West Salisbury Church records
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Immigration: He arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 3 December 1740 on the Ship Samuel having sailed from Rotterdam, Germany. The ship was captained by Hugh Percy. Two of his brothers followed him to PA, Peter in 1741 and Henry in 1743. Because of the English pronunciation of Thurny/i, he became known as Daniel Dorney.
Sources: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s), A Collection of upwards of Thirty Thousand Names of German, Swiss, Dutch, French and other Immigrants in Pennsylvania From 1727 to 1776; Prof. I. Daniel Rupp, Second Revised Edition, 1876, Philadelphia; pp.177. )
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Marriage: Elizabeth Jarrett about 1747 in Macungie Township, Northampton Co, PA, likely in the Jordan Reformed Church.
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Will: filed 15 Jan 1779 Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
His two eldest sons, John & Daniel, were named executors. Under the provisions of the will, John and Daniel were to receive the "plantations" for 1700 pounds. They were paid 800 pounds, and his heirs each received 100 pounds.
Henry Dorney in 1782.
Catherine Dorney in 1787.
Philip Dorney in 1783.
Magdalena Dorney in 1788.
Anna Maria Dorney in 1784.
Peter Dorney in 1789.
Eva Dorney in 1785.
Adam Dorney in 1790.
Barbara Dorney in 1786.
The widow Elizabeth and her maintenance were also included in Daniel's will.
Probate: 24 Mar 1780, Northampton County, Courthouse, Easton, Lower Macungie Township, Northampton County (now Lehigh), Pennsylvania. Final estate settlement document was signed Apr 1786.
For the complete will see Will Book 1,(1780) Northampton County Courthouse in Easton, PA. In addition, there is an original document on file at the Lehigh County Historical Society, Allentown,PA, dated 26 April 1786, which was signed by both John Dorney and Daniel Dorney (sons & executors of the last will & testament of Daniel Dorney Sr.. dec'd late of Macungie Township), related to the settling of this estate.
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Children:
Because of the duplication of first names for the children of the three Dorney brothers (who settled in the same area) it has been impossible so far to determine marriages of Daniel and Elizabeth's children, or possible grandchildren. Available information which follows is from church records and the enumeration of the heirs in Daniel's will.
Philip b. ca. 1754 + Anna Elizabeth "Margt" Mechling 1786
John b. ca. 1748 + Mary Magdelena Grove 1773
Daniel b. ca. 1750 + Margaret "Anna Margaret" Miller
Henry b. ca. 1752 Easton d: 1786 Shepherdstown, VA
Magdalena b. ca. 1758 Easton - d. Jan 1779
Anna Maria b. ca. 1756 + Lorentz Lawrence Guth, Jr. 1779
Catharine b. ca. 1762 Easton
Barbara + Johannes Highberger ca. 1774
Peter b. 5 Jan 1766 Easton - d. Jan 1793
Adam bap. 3 Jul 1768 Salisbury Twp - d. Jan 1779
Eva b. 30 Jan 1760 South Whitehall
Any help confirming these children and filling in the gaps for the children would be appreciated.
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Associated Ancestor (Revolutionary) Record [birth place and date incorrect, as is date of death - bg]
TURNEY, DANIEL DAR PATRIOT
Ancestor #: A033084
Service: PENNSYLVANIA; Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 1725 FRANCE
Death: (ANTE) 27 Mar 1780 MACUNGIE TWP NORTHAMPTON CO PENNSYLVANIA
Service Source: ARNDT, OATHS OF ALLEGIANCE OF NORTHAMPTON CO, PA, 1777-1784, PP 15A-B
Service Description: 1) SIGNED OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
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Interesting connections: Dorney Park was established in 1884, the land purchased by Solomon Dorney in 1860 where he created a fish hatchery, was renamed "Dorney's Trout Pond and Summer Resort". Solomon's Thurny ancestor was Daniel's brother Henry. Henry also figures prominently in this area around Allentown, having been the first owner of the tavern White Hall Inn, now known as King George Inn.
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May he rest in peace.
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