John Rickenbach (d. c.1790)
Fisher, The Diary, 1972
“It appears John Rickenbach was married to a woman whose first name was Ann, and moved to Berks Co., Pa., very likely on the farm at Rickenbach Station … Later he moved to Caernarvon Twp. in Berks Co. … Here he died between 1789 and 1792.”
Born in Europe before 1740; came as a child with his father Henry Rickenbach (arr. 1740) on the Friendship. The link to Henry rests on the 1805 will of his brother Jacob, which left a share to “the children of his brother John Rickenbach deceased”.
Children (Fisher): Jacob (m. Barbara Hertzler), Anna (1760–1836, m. John Hertzler), Barbara (m. John Yoder, “Yotter Hannes”), Magdalena (m. Yost Yoder), Maria (b. 1761, m. John Lapp), Margert (m. Jacob Lapp), Cathrine (m. Michael Lapp Jr.), John.
- His estate papers (Berks County, about 1790–93) and the 1805 will of Jacob Rickenbach (Lancaster County) task/human
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- 2026-11-01: Fisher, The Diary 1972: son ‘Hans’ of Henry Rickenbach (Friendship 1740); his brother Jacob’s 1805 will (Manor Twp.) leaves a share to ‘the children of his brother John Rickenbach deceased’; m. Ann; died Caernarvon Twp. 1789–92; eight children incl. Barbara, wife of John Yoder
Record compiled 1 November 2026.
About this research
Supporting documentation is linked throughout. This project is an exercise in AI-assisted research and development, and I haven’t manually verified every link or conclusion. All transcriptions and translations of Swiss parish records were made with AI, and their accuracy should be treated accordingly.