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THE HOCKENBERRY NAME & EARLY IMMIGRANTS
 
THE HOCKENBERRY NAME & EARLY IMMIGRANTS
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<br>The name Hockenberry is one of several Anglicized forms of Hachenburger (such as Hachenberger, Hockenbury, Hillberry, etc.)  In earlier times when individuals did not have set surnames, immigrants were often distinguished from others in their new location by a name reflecting their place of origin. thus, anyone from Hachenburg could be know as a Hachenburger.  This appelation was probably applied more than once, and to individuals not necessarily related.
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<br>The name Hockenberry is one of several Anglicized forms of Hachenburger (such as Hachenberger, Hockenbury, Hillberry, etc.)  In earlier times when individuals did not have set surname spellings, immigrants were often distinguished from others in their new location by a name reflecting their place of origin. Thus, anyone from Hachenburg could be know as a Hachenburger.  This appelation was probably applied more than once, and to individuals not necessarily related.
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<br> Records indicate several early immigrants to America with variants of this name; their relationship, if any, is not yet established.  Some degree of relationship between Herbert Hockenbury (b. ~1690) and [[Peter Hockenberry]] (b. ~1718) is indicated by the fact that Herbert's son Harmon Hockenbury left Sussex Co. NJ in 1799 and went to live among the [[Peter Hockenberry]] clan in Franklin Co., PA until 1833.  Many of the descendants of Harmon remain in this area today.  He returned to Sussex Co., NJ at some point and was buried in LaFayette Nj, near Newton NJ.
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<br> Records indicate several early immigrants to America with variants of this name; their relationship, if any, is not yet established.  <br> [[HOCKENBERRY NAME & EARLY IMMIGRANTS|(Click here for complete text Hockenberry Name & Early Immigrants)]]
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<br> Peter Hockenberry, b. ~1718 in Germany, settled in what is now Fannett Twp., Franklin Co. PA about 1750.  His will was probated in Chambersburg, PA on 20 Feb. 1811.<br> [[HOCKENBERRY NAME & EARLY IMMIGRANTS|(Click here for complete text   Hockenberry Name & Early Immigrants)]]
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| '''Birth'''  || (~1690) questionable||  Hackenburg,Germany ||see Source Notes below || <sup class="reference">[1][2]</sup>
 
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| '''Early Germans of New Jersey''', p. 406, contributed by Chuck Owens, Apr 2015 (Contributors link at left)<br> Herbert Hockenbery, will prob.1769, lists wife Margaret, six sons, six daughters, several grandchildren.
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| '''Early Germans of New Jersey, Their History, Churches and Genealogy''',by Hermann Theodore F. Chambers (1895), p. 406.  Contributed here by Chuck Owens, Apr 2015 (Contributors link at left)<br> Herbert Hockenbery, will prob.1769, lists wife Margaret, six sons, six daughters, several grandchildren.
 
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===Source notes===
 
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* The 1690 birth date of Herbert Hockenbury, given in the Renick research (Source 1 above) is unlikely, as his listed grandchildren were born in the 1770's, thus suggesting his children were born in the late 1740's-1750's.  This birthdate would make Herbert age ~50 when the younger children were born.    If there is a Herbert Hockenbury of this birth date, he is possibly not the person described on this page.
 
=Conjecture=
 
=Conjecture=
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It is possible that Herbert Hockenbury was related to our direct line ancestor [[Peter Hockenberry]] (b. 1718). They are 28 years apart in age, so could be brothers, or more likely cousins.  Harmon Hockenbury, son of Herbert,  lived in Sussex Co., NJ  and was buried there at LaFayette, near Newton, NJ. However there are records of a Harmon Hockenbury  arriving in Franklin Co., PA in 1799 and living there in the midst of the Peter Hockenberry clan. This Harmon is thought to have been Harmon, the son of Herbert, who then must have returned home later in life to New Jersey.  If  so, his having lived in the midst of the Peter Hockenberry family strongly suggests that Peter was a kinsman.
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There are more than one Harmon Hockenbury/Hockenberry of similar age in the record.
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One of these may have been related to our direct line ancestor [[Peter Hockenberry]] (b. 1718). A Harmon Hockenberry is known to have lived near Peter in Franklin Co. PA for a time. However, Harmon Hockenbury son of Herbert lived in Sussex Co., NJ  and was buried there at LaFayette, near Newton, NJ. <br>See also [[Harmon L. Hockenberry]], born 1744 in Albany, NY, and living in Sussex Co., NJ by 1774.  
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Latest revision as of 05:30, 17 April 2015

[edit] NOT A DIRECT ANCESTOR

Herbert Hockenbury is not in my direct ancestry. He is possibly a brother or cousin of
Peter Hockenberry, b. (~1718)

THE HOCKENBERRY NAME & EARLY IMMIGRANTS
The name Hockenberry is one of several Anglicized forms of Hachenburger (such as Hachenberger, Hockenbury, Hillberry, etc.) In earlier times when individuals did not have set surname spellings, immigrants were often distinguished from others in their new location by a name reflecting their place of origin. Thus, anyone from Hachenburg could be know as a Hachenburger. This appelation was probably applied more than once, and to individuals not necessarily related.
Records indicate several early immigrants to America with variants of this name; their relationship, if any, is not yet established.
(Click here for complete text Hockenberry Name & Early Immigrants)

Date Location Notes Sources
Birth (~1690) questionable Hackenburg,Germany see Source Notes below [1][2]
Marriage to Margaret unknown [2][3]
Death will probated 13 June, 1769 Hunterdon Co., NJ [1][2][3]


[edit] Children

Name Gender Date of Birth Spouse Children Notes Sources
John Hockenbury M Sarah unknown John; Uly wf of Benj. Walker; Mary wf of __Gary; grandsons John Walker, John Gary will prob. 6 Feb 1805 [1][3]
Peter Hockenbury M Elisabeth unknown granddau. Betsey Van Nest will prob. 5 Dec 1804 names Herbert & John Rodenbough [1][3]
Jost (George) Hockenbury M A. Margaret unknown Anna b. 2 Mar. 1773; Peter b. 2 May 1778 [1][3]
Henry Hockenbury M prob.b. 1750 Elisabeth unknown Peter b. 26 Jan 1773; Margaret b. 9 Apr 1776 m. Dan Sweazy; grandson Henry Sweazy of Bethlehem Twp., Hunterdon Co.; d.27 Aug 1815; will prob.1815 [1][3]
Christopher Hockenbury M [1][3]
Harmon/Harman Hockenbury M Anna Margaret unknown Jacob b. 10 Apr 1779 Prob.it was of his estate that Anna & Peter were administrators, 5 Apr 1808, Newton NJ [[1][3]
Anney Eve/Eve Hockenbury F [1][3]
Anney Elsie Hockenbury F [3]
Margaret/Margie Hockenbury F [1][3]
Anna Elizabeth Hockenbury F [1][3]
Catren Hockenbury F [1][3]
Mary Hockenbury F [1][3]

[edit] Places of Residence

Location Dates Notes Sources
Germany 1690-1720 [1]
New Jersey 1720-1769 [1]
Hunterdon Co., NJ 1769 [1]


[edit] Sources

Ref. Num. Description Image of original
1 Manuscript: Peter Hockenberry and Descendants of his Son, John Hockenberry by Edith and Horace Renick, 1975, gives an overview of the early Hockenberry immigrants to America. Their information on Herbert Hockenbury came from the research of Fred & Ruth Hockenbary, Matawan, NJ.
2 Personal correspondence of Lee Elmer Vaughan, 1991.
Herbert Hockenbury b. ca. 1690 in Hackenburg, Germany, married to Margaret unknown, died June 1769 Lebanon Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ. Their son Harmon Hockenbury b. 1744 in Lebanon Twp., Hunterdon Co. NJ, d. ca. 1834 Sussex Co. NJ, wife unknown. Harmon's son Christopher Hockenberry b. 3 Apr 1816, d. 14 Apr 1898 Juniata Co., PA.
3 Early Germans of New Jersey, Their History, Churches and Genealogy,by Hermann Theodore F. Chambers (1895), p. 406. Contributed here by Chuck Owens, Apr 2015 (Contributors link at left)
Herbert Hockenbery, will prob.1769, lists wife Margaret, six sons, six daughters, several grandchildren.
Early Germans of New Jersey p 406.jpg
4 Personal correspondence from Elizabeth Wilson Williams.
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[edit] Source notes

  • The 1690 birth date of Herbert Hockenbury, given in the Renick research (Source 1 above) is unlikely, as his listed grandchildren were born in the 1770's, thus suggesting his children were born in the late 1740's-1750's. This birthdate would make Herbert age ~50 when the younger children were born. If there is a Herbert Hockenbury of this birth date, he is possibly not the person described on this page.

[edit] Conjecture

There are more than one Harmon Hockenbury/Hockenberry of similar age in the record. One of these may have been related to our direct line ancestor Peter Hockenberry (b. 1718). A Harmon Hockenberry is known to have lived near Peter in Franklin Co. PA for a time. However, Harmon Hockenbury son of Herbert lived in Sussex Co., NJ and was buried there at LaFayette, near Newton, NJ.
See also Harmon L. Hockenberry, born 1744 in Albany, NY, and living in Sussex Co., NJ by 1774.

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