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Johann Heinrich Eschbach came to the United States landing in the port of Philadelphia on September 5, 1738 aboard the ship the "Winter Galley" which had set sail from Rotterdam, Holland. Johann is listed among the passengers of the ship as among the Palatine and others. Upon his entry in the port of Philadelphia, he signed his allegiance to the King of England, and from this the signature of Johann Heinrich Eschbach is available.
Research shows that Mary Elizabetha's last name was probably Hahn. Henry's youngest child was Elizabeth (1749-1751), who died at the age of two years, seven months. The death record notes that her mother was the sister-in-law of Henry Antes, who married Susanna Hahn May 28, 1793. Henry Ashbaugh and Mary Elizabeth may have even met aboard the Winter Galley, which carried 139 men and 112 women and children.
There is no proof within the will of Johann Heinrich Eschbach that this child existed. There is some legend which suggests that Solomin Sells may first have married Hannah and after her early death married Hannah's sister Margaret. If Hannah died with no heirs prior to her father's death, there would be no need to mention her in his will. I believe the existence of Hannah remains in dispute.
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