[52b-6] ABRAHAM HEYDRICK, b May 18, 1779; d June 16, 1866; s Abraham and Susanna (Yeakle) Heydrick [42b-1]; m July 11, 1803, SUSANNA NEFF, b Apr. 15, 1782; d Dec. 6, 1865; dau Jacob Neff. Abraham Heydrick lived at the foot of Chestnut Hill in Springfield Twp., Pa., on a farm ealled ‘‘Heydrick’s Hollow,’’ which contained hotel, farm and several other dwellings, known for sometime as ‘‘Heydrick’s dale,” but tater called ‘“Wheel-Pump.”’
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In a list of those arrested for misdemeanor in conneetion with Fries’ Rebellion of 1798, are the names of Peter Heidrick and Abraham Heidrick. [Vid. Publications of the Montg. Co. Historical Society, Vol. I, p 316.] . Extract from deed of conveyance of Abraham Heydrick, Shopkeeper, Springfield, to J. Magoffin, Gentleman, Chestnut Hill, 1823: consideration $1.00
“To said John Magoffin and to the ‘Trustees’ or their successors a certain lot or piece of land situate on Chestnut Hill in Germantown Twp. for the use and purpose of building thereon a house for Christian worship and such other purposes as the said J. Magoffin and the said “Trustees’ shall consent to and shall not be detrimental to the other lot or piece of ground of which the hereby granted premises are a part. Excluding absolutely a common day or night school or a Sunday School unless with the proper consent of the owner of the said lot or piece of ground of which this is a part.
“Tf the said J. Magoffin shall not make provision for charities it shall be held for such uses by the Trustees chosen by the Schwenkfelder congregation of Towamencin Twp.; Episcopal Methodist; English Presbyterian; German Reformed; Presbyterian Lutheran, now existing congregation in Germantown Twp.; Baptist Congregation, now existing nearest to the said premises; each of which shall appoint a Trustee annually.”’
A building was erected on this ground which was used for religious purposes on alternate Sundays by different denominations. This building was in use until after the Civil War.