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Pennsylvania, USA · coordinates 40.5, -76.1 (approximate)
About
One of the first Amish settlements in America (from about 1739). Home of Jacob Hochstetler (attacked 1757), Bishop Jacob Mast, and Christian Miller Sr. A 1959 historical marker stands near Shartlesville.
Born here
Died here
Congregations
Events
Lived here
- 1739 — Jacob Hochstetler (1712–1776)
- 1746 — Joseph Hochstetler (c.1746–1812)
- 1750 — Jacob Mast (1738–1808)
- 1757 — John Hochstetler (c.1735–1805)
- 1768 — Jacob Plank (1768–1851)
- 1768 — John Melchior Plank (m. 1767)
- 1800 — Christian Mast (fl. 1800)
Narratives and research
- Stories: The Hochstetler massacre of 1757
- History: 1757 The Hochstetler massacre
- Congregations: Northkill Amish congregation
Record compiled 31 October 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.