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• Residence: Briar Creek, Columbia County, PA
• Residence: Orangeville, Columbia County, PA
• Census: 1850, Orange Township, Columbia County, PA; John Achenbach 67, m Mary E. Achenbach 65, f Sarah Achenbach 24, f Harriet Achenbach 20, f Sarah E. Achenbach 9, f
• Census: 1870, Orange Township, Columbia County, PA; Achenbach, John 86, M, Retired Farmer. Value of real estate: 12,000 Mary E. 86 F Sarah A. 31

Notes:

From Family Memorial of John Phillip Achenbach and Descendants in the United States, by Sarah Jane Kline Houtz,
Biography of John Achenbach by A. Houtz, Pastor.
John Achenbach was born in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, Pa., on the 15th day of April, 1784, and was the third son of John Phillip Achenbach. On the 15th day of May, 1805 he and Miss Elizabeth Fehr were united in holy wedlock. This union was blessed with twelve children.
About 1812 Mr. Achenbach and his brother Philip, with their families and their widowed mother moved to Briar Creek Township, Columbia County. Here he was engaged for a number of years in farming. While residing in the valley his aged mother died and was buried in the Briar Creek graveyard. About the year 1850 Mr. Achenbach disposed of his farm and moved to Orangeville. During a brief period of about two years he was associated in the village with Mr. C. S. Rickets in the mercantile business. He then purchased a farm near Orangeville, located on Fishing Creek, and again resumed the peaceful occupation of a tiller of the soil. Becoming aged, he quit this occupation in 1863 and subsequently lived a retired life at Orangeville.
Mr. Achenbach was a man of medium size and was stout. He walked with a firm step and was soldierly and dignified in his bearing. He inherited from his father, who was evidently a merchant, good business qualities. He was considered a good accountant, a good manager and a reliable man. When he made an engagement of any kind, he could be depended upon. He maintained the reputation of being a man of his word.
The social qualities of father Achenbach were good. Being naturally sociable, he had many friends. The hospitality of his home was known near and far, and was shared by many. Much credit should also be given to his amiable wife and to "Aunt Sara," who always tried to make it pleasant to those who tarried under their domestic roof. The latch-string always handing out, many, perhaps too many, took advantage of the kind invitation. As kind words and deeds cannot die, so the kindness of this generous man and his family shall live in the memory of those who shared their hospitality.
Early in youth he received catechetical instruction and was received by confirmation into full membership of the Reformed Church at Plainfield. He was loyal to his church and became an active worker in it. He served on various committees of church work and for years filled the offices of deacon and elder. He was also sent several times as a delegate to the annual meeting of classes. The pastor always found in father Achenbach a good counselor and a hearty supporter in all worthy church enterprises.
In the year 1863 it was his privilege and pleasure to attend the centennial of the Plainfield congregation. In attending this joyous celebration he was accompanied by his two daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Kline and Miss Sara Achenbach. He was one of a very few who survived its early history, and we can well imagine what mingled joy and sorrow flooded his soul as he called up the memories of the past.
Mr. Achenbach was a man of strong religious conviction. He firmly stood by his church, and was unshaken in his confidence in God and his Savior.
Being possessed with a sound body and mind, he lived to a good old age and was gathered to his people. He lived a life of usefulness; he generously ministered to the necessities of others, and with a calm and trustful heart he waited the coming of his Lord. He, too, is now sharing the hospitality of our Father's Heaven. Farewell, departed sire. We hope to meet thee in the fellowship of Heaven.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24259709/john-achenbach

John married Mary Elizabeth Fehr on 05 May 1805. Mary (daughter of John Fehr and Eva Geist) was born on 13 Oct 1786 in Tinicum, Bucks County, PA; died on 08 Sep 1874; was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Peter Achenbach was born on 04 Jun 1805 in Pennsylvania; died on 29 Aug 1852; was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia County, PA.
2. David Achenbach was born on 07 Jan 1807 in Pennsylvania; died on 22 Sep 1884; was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia County, PA.
3. Anna Maria Achenbach was born on 01 Jul 1809 in Pennsylvania; died on 28 Apr 1854; was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia County, PA.
4. Phillip Achenbach was born on 03 Jul 1811 in Pennsylvania; died on 10 Sep 1895.
5. Francis Achenbach was born on 03 Oct 1813; died on 01 Aug 1846.
6. George A. Achenbach was born on 13 Nov 1815 in Fishing Creek Valley, Columbia County, PA; died on 17 Nov 1886; was buried in Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Loganton, Clinton County, PA.
7. Rebecca Achenbach was born on 25 Dec 1817 in Briar Creek, Columbia County, PA; died on 30 May 1897; was buried in 1897 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia County, PA.
8. Hiram Achenbach was born on 13 Mar 1820; died on 31 Oct 1844; was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia County, PA.
9. Hester Achenbach was born on 13 Jun 1822; died on 29 Oct 1824; was buried in Briar Creek Union Cemetery, Columbia County, PA.
10. Sarah Achenbach was born on 15 Sep 1824 in Pennsylvania; died on 3 Jan 1908 in Orangeville, Columbia County, PA; was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia County, PA.
11. John Fair Achenbach was born on 22 Sep 1827; died on 27 Nov 1832 in Columbia County, PA; was buried in Briar Creek Union Cemetery, Columbia County, PA.
12. Harriet Eve Achenbach was born on 28 Jun 1830 in Pennsylvania; died on 19 Dec 1850; was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia County, PA.

Other Events:

• Church: Old Plainfield Reformed Church
• Emigration: 1751, Wiehenstein, Westphalia, Prussia
• Occupation: 1774; Merchant

Notes:

from Josephine's family tree: John Philip left Germany in 1751.
From Family Memorial of John Phillip Achenbach and Descendants in the United States, by Sarah Jane Kline Houtz.
John Philip emigrated from Wiehenstein, Westphalia, Prussia. He was a member of Old Plainfield Reformed Church and his occupation noted in 1774 was merchant.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51258238/johann-philip-achenbach

From findagrave: THE OLD GRAVEYARDS OF NORTHAMPTON AND ADJACENT COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, pg 75, show date of birth as Feb 17, 1732. The headstone shows birth date as 1733.

John married Anna Marie Boyer. Anna was born on 04 Dec 1737; died on 30 Aug 1817 in Briar Creek, Columbia County, PA; was buried in Briar Creek Union Cemetery, Columbia County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17790065/anna-maria-achenbach

born 6 Dec 1737 in Odernheim, Pfalz, Bavaria to parents Leonard and Anna Christina Boyer/Bayer/Beyer/Bauer.

Two marriages. First in 1756 to Johan Jacob Engler and had 8 children - Leonard, Jacob, Joseph, Adam, Simon, Susanna, Adam and Anna Maria. Johan Jacob died at the Battle of Ft Washington in 1776.
Second marriage to John Philip Achenbach in 1778 and had four more children - Philip, Susanna, Daniel and John.