John Achenbach
1784 - 1872 (88 years)
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Name John Achenbach [1] Born 15 Apr 1784 Plainfield Township, Northampton County, PA 
[1, 2] Gender Male 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, fCensus 1870 Orange Township, Columbia County, PA Achenbach, John 86, M, Retired Farmer. Value of real estate: 12,000
Mary E. 86 F
Sarah A. 31Residence Briar Creek, Columbia County, PA [1] Residence Orangeville, Columbia County, PA [1] Died 01 Nov 1872 Orangeville, Columbia County, PA [1, 2] Buried Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia County, PA [2] Person ID I1820 Kreider Moyer Last Modified 15 Jan 2023
Father John Philip Achenbach, b. 17 Feb 1732, d. 30 Jan 1800, Northampton County, PA (Age 67 years) Mother Anna Marie Boyer, b. 04 Dec 1737, d. 30 Aug 1817, Briar Creek, Columbia County, PA (Age 79 years) Family ID F671 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Mary Elizabeth Fehr, b. 13 Oct 1786, Tinicum, Bucks County, PA , d. 08 Sep 1874 (Age 87 years) Married 05 May 1805 [3] Children 1. Peter Achenbach, b. 04 Jun 1805, Pennsylvania , d. 29 Aug 1852 (Age 47 years)2. David Achenbach, b. 07 Jan 1807, Pennsylvania , d. 22 Sep 1884 (Age 77 years)3. Anna Maria Achenbach, b. 01 Jul 1809, Pennsylvania , d. 28 Apr 1854 (Age 44 years)4. Phillip Achenbach, b. 03 Jul 1811, Pennsylvania , d. 10 Sep 1895 (Age 84 years)5. Francis Achenbach, b. 03 Oct 1813, d. 01 Aug 1846 (Age 32 years) [natural] 6. George A. Achenbach, b. 13 Nov 1815, Fishing Creek Valley, Columbia County, PA , d. 17 Nov 1886 (Age 71 years)7. Rebecca Achenbach, b. 25 Dec 1817, Briar Creek, Columbia County, PA , d. 30 May 1897 (Age 79 years)8. Hiram Achenbach, b. 13 Mar 1820, d. 31 Oct 1844 (Age 24 years) 9. Hester Achenbach, b. 13 Jun 1822, d. 29 Oct 1824 (Age 2 years) 10. Sarah Achenbach, b. 15 Sep 1824, Pennsylvania , d. 3 Jan 1908, Orangeville, Columbia County, PA (Age 83 years)11. John Fair Achenbach, b. 22 Sep 1827, d. 27 Nov 1832, Columbia County, PA (Age 5 years)12. Harriet Eve Achenbach, b. 28 Jun 1830, Pennsylvania , d. 19 Dec 1850 (Age 20 years)Last Modified 3 Oct 2020 Family ID F668 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Born - 15 Apr 1784 - Plainfield Township, Northampton County, PA 
Census - John Achenbach 67, m Mary E. Achenbach 65, f Sarah Achenbach 24, f Harriet Achenbach 20, f Sarah E. Achenbach 9, f - 1850 - Orange Township, Columbia County, PA Census - Achenbach, John 86, M, Retired Farmer. Value of real estate: 12,000 Mary E. 86 F Sarah A. 31 - 1870 - Orange Township, Columbia County, PA 
Residence - - Briar Creek, Columbia County, PA 
Residence - - Orangeville, Columbia County, PA Died - 01 Nov 1872 - Orangeville, Columbia County, PA 
Buried - - Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia County, PA = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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Documents 
Laurel Hill Cemetery Orangeville Columbia County headstone photos pdf
Col. H.R. Kline and Rebecca Achenbach Kline, grandparents of Mary Elizabeth Moyer Kreider, and H.R.'s parents, John Achenbach and Elizabeth Fehr Achenbach are buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Headstones John and Elizabeth Achenbach
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia Co., PA
Histories 
Family Memorial of John Phillip Achenbach and Descendants
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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. [1]
- From Family Memorial of John Phillip Achenbach and Descendants in the United States, by Sarah Jane Kline Houtz,
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Sources - [S20] Family Memorial of John Phillip Achenbach and Descendants, Sarah Jane Kline Houtz, (Mail Printer House, Topeka, Kansas 189?).
- [S29] Headstone photograph on findagrave.
- [S20] Family Memorial of John Phillip Achenbach and Descendants, Sarah Jane Kline Houtz, (Mail Printer House, Topeka, Kansas 189?), 21-22.
- [S20] Family Memorial of John Phillip Achenbach and Descendants, Sarah Jane Kline Houtz, (Mail Printer House, Topeka, Kansas 189?).