Blocher/Plocher Families in Germany
David Blocker
BLOCHER/PLOUCHER/PLOCHER in GERMANY
I am a descendant of German Immigrant, Mathias Blocher/Plocher, who
came to Pennsylvania in 1751 or 1753 on a ship called "The Brothers".
His father's name is Andreas Blocher/Plocher, who died soon before
Mathias left Sulz, Germany.
I would like to get in contact with any descendant of Andreas Blocher
who are still residing in Germany. Or have some information of those
that are still living in Germany.
Also does anyone know if there is any books in Germany about the
Blocher/Plocher families that are still in Germany?
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Randy Meyer
I'm not sure about Germany, David, but my wife is a decendant from a
Mathias M. Blocher (b> 16 Apr 1787). Could this be a son of the Mathias
you mention? I do remember her saying that he came to Penns....
Also, if you could let me know of the name of your father, grandfather, I
might be able to tell you if you & my wife are related...
(Scott County Indiana has a record/history of the Mathias M. Blocher
line in the Scott Co. Library...)
Randy Meyer
Randy Meyer
David Blocker
I just looked into my records and I think that the Mathias M. Blocher
that your wife descends from is the nephew of The Mathias I mentioned.
If I am correct, Mathias M. Blocher is the son of Peter (possibly
Michael) Blocher, who is the brother of Mathias Blocher (my g-g-g-g
Grandfather). Mathias, who was born in 1787, would also be the father of
Daniel Blocher born 1818, who was the founder of Blocher, Scott County,
Indiana.
If this looks correct to you, I could use some more explicit information
down your wife's lineage. Could you send me a copy of her genealogy?
The only son of Daniel Blocher b. 1818 is Jesse Bright, and I am sure
there is more than this. I would love to exchange information.
I will be looking forward to your reply.
Randy Meyer
David, Hello again!
The information that you gave me seems to be in the same line, but
because of the huge quantity of information, I not sure of the best way
to send this information, AND I would like to further verify that we are
talking about the same family.
Have you heard or seen of the information that I mentioned in Scott
County Library in Indiana? This article (titled simply BLOCHER) mentions
in an Editorial note that "three brothers came to the U.S. and settled in
Pennnsylvania. Their religion was Amish or Dunkard, later called
Brethern. They came from Wurtemburg, Germany and settled in Manheim
Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 1750" The article goes on to
say that the brothers were:
"1. Mathias Blocher born Oct 3, 1722 in Germany married Barbara _____ in
PA; came to the U.S. on Ship - Brothers, William Main, Captain from
Rotterdam Sep 26, 1753 at age 31. He bought a jam (farm) in 1765 which
has a Blocher Cemetery."
"2. Peter Blocher born Germany married ___ Heimman-John in PA moved to
Buffalo 1790 or 1823."
"3. John or Johannes Blocher came to U.S. on Ship - Louisa, John
Pittcaine, Captain, from Rotterdam; moved to Buffalo, NY 1790 or 1823."
The article then goes on to mention the children of Mathias and John
(or Johannes), but doesn't mention the children of Peter Blocher.
The Children of Mathias were:
" John Blocher living in York Co, PA 1803
his children: (only one listed) John Blocher
Mathias #2 was Henry Blocher
Mathias #3 was Jacob Blocher born 1802 married Magadalina Moyers; they
had 11 children; he died 1856.
Mathias #4 Samuel Blocher"
That is most of the names he mentions in his Editorial footnote, and a
few sentances later he notes:
"The above have not been connected to Mathias M. Blocher who was born
1787."
The man who wrote this article was EDWIN KEITH ADAM and he complied
information on the line of MATHIAS M. BLOCHER (b. 4/16/1787) and his
brother DAVID BLOCHER (b. 1800). You might still be able to find out
more about this Edwin K. Adam, as some of the dates in his article were
as recent as 1970. I assume he is still living, and Scott County Library
might know of his whereabouts.
My wife also reminded me that the US Census of 1860 list 6 children of
Daniel Blocher (who the town of Holman was renamed to BLOCHER in honor of
him - in Indiana). This Daniel had 2 boys (Jefferson H. & Jesse B.) and
4 girls and a baby lost in infancy. He & Hester raised 12 orphans and he
was a county treasurer and state representative.
If you would like to get more information, please send me your pedigree
chart and what information you have on our line, and I'll try to help you
fill in the blanks. Perhaps you could attach the chart to a Mail message
(via Text or Windows Write format) to line...@tnee.com. We'll then try
to figure out a way to get you more information.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Randy
Frombufalo
I am wondering if this is the same John B. Blocher whose son is interred
in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo. It is one of the most famous and
prominent memorials in the entire 150 year old cemetery. People come from
all over to see it, as it is a life size structure, encased in glass
panels. It depicts the death of John Blochers son Nelson who died "of a
broken heart" at age 37 in 1884.
Is this the same John Blocher family or decsendents of?
Kathi
Fromb...@aol.com
David Blocker
BLOCHER/PLOUCHER/PLOCHER in GERMANY
I am a descendant of German Immigrant, Mathias Blocher/Plocher, who
came to Pennsylvania in 1751 or 1753 on a ship called "The Brothers".
His father's name is Andreas Blocher/Plocher, who died soon before
Mathias left Sulz, Germany.
I would like to get in contact with any descendant of Andreas Blocher
who are still residing in Germany. Or have some information of those
that are still living in Germany.
Also does anyone know if there is any books in Germany about the
Blocher/Plocher families that are still in Germany?
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Guenther Schweizer
>On Sat, 22 Jun 1996, Guenther Schweizer wrote:
>> are you speaking from *Sulz am Neckar* or from *Sulz am Eck*, both situated
>> in old Wuerttemberg, or Sulz near Peissenberg, situated in Bavaria?
>>
>> Guenther
>
>I am not sure which Sulz it is! All I have is a listing that states
>"Blocher Families of Sulz-Holzhausen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany". Any
>Blocher/Plocher you know about would be helpful (I am assuming that you
>reside in Germany) in researching for descendants of my ancestors that
>did not come to America. If you know anyone that is researching this
>name in Germany that would be better yet. Do you know of any
>Genealogical Societies in this area of Germany?
David,
1) the place you are looking for seems to be Holzhausen, today a part of the
city of Sulz am Neckar.
2) there is no book on the Blocher/Plocher family, at least not mentioned in
the detailed bibliography of Beuttenmueller.
3) As registered in the phone CD there are 274 Blocher in Germany, 13 of
them in Sulz a.N.; Moreover, there are 229 Plocher in Germany, 51 of them in
Sulz a.N.; finally there are 6 Blocker in Germany, no match for Sulz a.N.
Guenther
Lyle G. Hartman
On 23 June 1996 David Blocker <blo...@televar.com> wrote:
>On Sat, 22 Jun 1996, Guenther Schweizer wrote:
>> Also schrieb David Blocker <blo...@TELEVAR.COM>
>>
>> > BLOCHER/PLOUCHER/PLOCHER in GERMANY
>> >
>> >
>> >I am a descendant of German Immigrant, Mathias Blocher/Plocher, who
>> >came to Pennsylvania in 1751 or 1753 on a ship called "The Brothers".
>> >His father's name is Andreas Blocher/Plocher, who died soon before
>> >Mathias left Sulz, Germany.
>> >
>> >I would like to get in contact with any descendant of Andreas Blocher
>> >who are still residing in Germany. Or have some information of those
>> >that are still living in Germany.
>> >
>> >Also does anyone know if there is any books in Germany about the
>> >Blocher/Plocher families that are still in Germany?
>>
>> David,
>>
>> are you speaking from *Sulz am Neckar* or from *Sulz am Eck*, both situated
>> in old Wuerttemberg, or Sulz near Peissenberg, situated in Bavaria?
>>
>> Guenther
>
>I am not sure which Sulz it is! All I have is a listing that states
>"Blocher Families of Sulz-Holzhausen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany". Any
>Blocher/Plocher you know about would be helpful (I am assuming that you
>reside in Germany) in researching for descendants of my ancestors that
>did not come to America. If you know anyone that is researching this
>name in Germany that would be better yet. Do you know of any
>Genealogical Societies in this area of Germany?
David,
I believe you can obtain some indication of which Sulz it is from the
W"urttemberg Emigration Index. Volume III. Page 15, lists 23 Blochers who
applied for permission to emigrate in the 1800s. Of these, 14 applied
at Oberamt Sulz. One, Martin Blocher, was born at Holzhausen. I do not
know this area, but based on the map of Oberamts, and the location of the
nearby Oberamts of Freudenstadt and Horb, this has to be D-72172 Sulz am
Neckar.
Also, on pages 151-152, there are 58 Plochers listed (the B and P
interchange). 52 of the 58 applied for permission at Oberamt Sulz.
Of the 52, 36 are shown as born at Holzhausen.
Holzhausen is less than 2 kilometers ENE of Sulz.
There are few Blocher/Plocher listed in the other five volumes, so I am
simply saying there is a high probability this is your Sulz, with a
Holzhausen nearby. I have not checked GEO, but I guess you will find
Holzhausen is now part of Sulz and shares the same ZIP. You should
determine if records for Holzhausen are available.
Excuse the lengthy copy of your exchange with Guenther Schweizer, but
I wanted to preserve the discussion for others who might wish to comment.
Hope this is helpful.
Lyle G. Hartman <lgh...@infocon.com>
Hockessin, Delaware
P.S. If you have questions, I will be away until July 9.