GERMAN ANCESTORS

US-Emigrants from Stockstadt am Main



 MARTIN DEPP

(1832-1890)


26 October 1832 Martin Depp is born in Stockstadt am Main.

Father: Adolph Depp (1807-1886)
Mother: Anna Maria Wilhelm (1808-1875)

Godfather: Martin Wilhelm
EMIGRATION

1852
Martin's brother August emigrates to the U.S.

Port: Liverpool
Ship: Colombia
Arrival: New York
Date: 19 July 1852

Source: New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891
EMIGRATION

1853
Martin's parents and siblings emigrates to the U.S.

Port: Le Havre
Ship: Tempest
Arrival: New York
Date: 15 August 1853

Family members:

Depp Adolphe, male, 45
Depp Anna Maria, female, 44 (= Anna Maria Wilhelm)
Depp Valentin, son, 20
Depp Johann Adam, son, 16
Depp Daniel, son, 15
Depp Emmanuel, son, 11
Depp Catherine, daughter, 9
Depp Anna Maria, daughter, 3 (= Maria Eva Depp)

Source: New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891
EMIGRATION

1854
Martin emigrates to the U.S.

Port: Le Havre
Ship: Belle Assise
Arrival: New Orleans
Date: 20 April 1854

Source: Passenger List Quarterly Abstract

Please not that it is likely but not tatally clear if "M Dapp" is Martin Depp!
3 October 1855Naturalization

Source: Pennsylvania, Federal Naturalization Records
abt 1856-1858 Martin Depp marries Anna Spatz (1834-1906) from Bavaria.
1858The son Martin Depp is born in Pennsylvania.

He does not appear in 1870 census any more.
Looks like he died before - but no proof yet.
CENSUS

1860
Residence:
Robinson Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Family members:
Depp Martin, head, 27
Depp Anna, wife, 26
Depp Martin, son, 2

Source: United States Census, 1860
May/June 1863Military duty for the brothers
Depp Martin, Frank and Daniel

Source: U.S., Civil War Registrations Records
1863The son August Depp is born in Pennsylvania.

He does not appear in 1880 census any more. 
4 December 1866The son Joseph Depp is born in Pennsylvania.

In 1892 he marries Mary M Wolff (1875-1920). We know of 5 children (Marie M, Joseph Edward, John A, Charles Leo, Ottilia R). Joseph dies on 4 August 1937 in Pittsburgh.

Source: Findagrave
29 March 1868The son Andrew Anthony Depp is born in Pennsylvania.

In 1901, he marries Mary E Herold (1875-1957).
We know of 3 children (Annabelle, A Herold, Gertrude E)

Andrew dies on 9 February 1928 in Pittsburgh.

Source: Findagrave
CENSUS

1870
Residence:
30, O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Family members:
Depp Martin, head, 38, cooper
Depp Annie, wife, 36
Depp August, son, 7
Depp Joseph, son, 3
Depp Andrew, son, 2

Source: United States Census, 1870
21 January 1871The daughter Mary Depp is born in Pennsylvania.

In1891, she marries Michael Brandl. We know of 4 children (Joseph, Edward Anthony, Gertrude, Leo Henry).

Mary dies on 5 or 6 August 1941 in Pittsburgh.

Source: Pennsylvania Death Certificates and Findagrave
17 November 1875Martin's mother Anna Maria dies and is buried at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Source: Findagrave
28 May 1878The son John H Depp is born in Pennsylvania.

He dies on 26 May 1900 in Pittsburgh.

Source: Findagrave
CENSUS

1880
Residence:
72, Adams Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Family members:
Depp Martin, head, 47, milkman (Morton!)
Depp Anne, wife, 45
Depp Joseph, son, 14
Depp Andy, son, 12
Depp Mary, daughter, 9
Depp John, son, 2

Source: United States Census, 1880
21 January 1886Martin's father dies in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is buried at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Source: Findagrave
Last Will

24 January 1890
24 January 1890: In the Name of god, Amen, I the undersigned Martin Depp, being of sound mind and memory do hereby make and publish this my last will and testament: I hereby bequeath all my property reald and personal wheresoever the same my be to my beloved wife Anna Depp. I appoint my paid wife the executrix of this my last will and testament. My will is that my paid wife shall not be required to give any bonds or security to the Judge of the probate Court for the faithful execution of the duties as executrix. In witness whereof I have hereunto pet my hand and seal this twenty fourth day of January one thousand eight hundred and ninety. Martin Depp. Signed, sealed and delivered in presency of witness Philipp Eichenlaub and witness Henry Landgraff. State of Pennsylvania, Allegheny County.

Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records
3 February 1890 Martin Depp dies in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. He is buried at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery, Pittsburgh.

Source: Findagrave
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RelativesDepp Family Members in the United States (German)