Notes for John Adam Epting Sr: John's name was originally spelled Johann Adam Hepding and he was listed as a Day laborer according to the Palmetto Connections.com . Married 1st Barbara Osiander born 1705, died 1754.
Came to S.C. on the Griffin. The petition for bounty of John Adam Epting, dated 19 Oct. 1749, indicates that the Eptings were among the "Palatines" lately brought by Jacob Ramensperger (Council Journal 17-2:663 and 671). John Adam Epting received a 250 acre bour grant representing a family of five. He died before 1768 and his land was inherited by the eldest son, Jacob Epting (Memorial of Jacob Epting, 1768, Memorials 9-325). Taxes on the property were paid the same year by widow, Barbara Epting (1768 Quit Rents). This land is the location of Epting Cemetary #2, Pomaria, SC.
The bounty grant of John Adam Epting was near St. John's Luthern Church, Pomeria, SC . Following Revoultionary War, Barbara Epting received compensation in 1786 for 3 barrels of flour that she had provided fot the Militia.
More About John Adam Epting Sr: Record Change: 23 Feb 2005
More About John Adam Epting Sr and Christina Barbara Osiander: Marriage: 02 Sep 17381
Children of John Adam Epting Sr and Christina Barbara Osiander are:
John Adam Epting Sr (b. 08 Mar 1720, d. date unknown)
Notes for John Adam Epting Sr: