Notes:

"FIRST GENERATION IN AMERICA---DESCENDANTS STARTED CHANGING THE GERMANSPELLING OF RICHTER TO RECTOR THE AMERICAN SPELLING OF THEIR NAME INTHE EARLY 1800'S. "
"JOHN CHRISTIAN RICHTER--Born about 1712 Saxe-Altenburg, Germany.Parents are unknown at present. He sailed on the ship "Irene" fromLondon, England on March 01, 1749, and arriving in New York, May 12,1749, with the "John Nitschmann Colony", the largest colony to ever bebrought over on a Moravian Transport. Being listed on the roster as"John C. Richter, Joiner". His occupation was a cabinet maker and asexton of the Moravian Church for 28 years. Died about 1778 inBethlehem, Pennsylvania and is buried in the Old Bethlehem Cemeterythere. He married July 15, 1749 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.CHARLOTTE SOPHIA EISEN, born August 06, 1723 in Stettin, Prussia(Germany). Parents are unknown at present. She traveled on August21, 1748 from Herrnahaag, Zeist, Holland and London, and arrived inNew York with the "John Nitschmann Colony" and John C. Richter. Shewas listed on the roster as "Charlotte Eis" (have found her namespelled as Eis, Eyse, and Eisen. She belonged to the Moravian(Morabian) Congregation Church. She had five children of this union.One child preceded her in death, and then she died along with theinfant in child birth on December 05, 1764 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvaniaat the age of 41 years and 5 months. She is buried in Old BethlehemCemetery, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania with her husband. Children:Charlotte, Sophia, John Christian, Child, Nathaniel, and a son."Sources of Information: Transactions of Morabian (Moravian)Historical Society, Bethlehem Congregation Register 1742-1801,Obituary of Charlotte Eisen (Ey se), Moravian Immigration ToPennsylvania 1734-1765, Helen Rector Of Vancouver, Washington.[Transcribed by, SLJuhl, compiler, 23 Feb 2005; e-mailsljuhl1234@yahoo.com]

"JOHN CHRISTIAN RICHTER, born about 1712 Saxe-Altenburg, Germany. Hesailed on the ship "Irene" clearing London, England, on March 1, 1749,and arriving at New York May 12, 1749, with the "John NitschmannColony", the largest Colony ever to be brought over on a Moraviantransport. Being listed on the roster as "John C. Richter, joiner."His occupation was a cabinet maker and sexton of the Moravian Churchfor 28 years. Died about 1778 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and isburied in the Old Bethlehem Cemetery there. His parents are unknown.Married; July 15, 1749 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
CHARLOTTE SOPHIA EISEN, born August 6, 1723 in Stet tin, Prussia.Parents unknown. She traveled on August 21, 1748 from Herrnahaag,Zeist, Holland and London, and arrived in New York with the "JohnNitschmann Colony", and John C. Richter, being listed on the roster as"Charlotte Eis". (Have found her names spelled Eis, Ey se, Eisen.)She belonged to the Morabian Congregation. She had five children ofthis union. One died earlier and one died with her. She being 41years and 5 months old. She died December 5, 1764 in Bethlehem, Penn.and buried in Old Bethlehem Cemetery with her husband.
Issue known: 1. CHARLOTTA SOPHIA RICHTER, born April 15, 1753;baptized same day; died Northampton Co., Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
2. JOHN CHRISTIAN RICHTER, born about 1754 Northampton County,Bethlehem, Penn.; died about 1832 age 74 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania;unmarried.
3. CHILD RICHTER
4. NATHANIEL RICHTER, born October 8, 1761 Northampton Co., BethlehemPennsylvania; baptized same day; died after 1852 about age 90. (Havemore information on family)
5. (SON) RICHTER, born and died December 5, 1764 in NorthamptonCounty, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Source of information: Transactions of Morabian Historical Society;Bethlehem Congregation Register, 1756-1801, 1742-1756; Obituary ofCharlotte Eisen (Ey se); Moravian Immigration to Pennsylvania,1734-1765; Helen Rector of Vancouver, Washington." [transcribed by,sljuhl, 28 Feb 2005]

John married Charlotte Sophia Eisen Eyse Eis on 15 Jul 1749 in Northampton County, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Charlotte (daughter of *Father Eis and Wife) was born on 6 Aug 1723 in Stettin, Prussia (Germany); was christened in 1745 in Herrnhut, Prussia, Germany--Moravian Church; died on 5 Dec 1764 in Northampton County, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; was buried in Dec 1764 in Old Bethlehem Moravian Cemetery, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania Next To Her Husband.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charlotte came to America, to Pennsylvania, with the John Nitschmann'sColony on May 19, 1749 or there about. She died with the birth of herfifth child. See notes under husband.

"OBITUARY OF CHARLOTTE EISEN (EY SE) RICHTER: Translation From Germanby Margaret Wilde; December 5, 1764. In the 10th hour our SisterCharlotte Richter bore a son and went immediately with her child toher eternal home. The text of the day was from 2 Corinthians 5:1.{"For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, wehave a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in theheavens." KJV, copyright 1982} Our sister Charlotte Richter was bornin Stet tin 6 August, 1723. Of her life she left no written record,so only the following can be mentioned. When Bro. and Sr. Grossmannstopped in Stet tin, Prussia, she was awakened by the teaching of theBrethren and brought to a knowledge of the way of salvation. When herfather noticed that she sought acquaintance with the Brethren, heexpressed displeasure. But when she repeatedly said that there was noother way to salvation except through Jesus and that this was thefoundation teaching of the Brethren, it made such an impression on himthat his tears flowed and he never again put anything in her way andgave her freedom in this matter. She had special conversations withMrs. Grossman and often said openly that she wished to belong to thecongregation and had a strong desire to do so. This desire shefollowed and in 1743 with another single woman came to Herrnhut whereshe worked some years in the laundry and part time serving familiesand was able to take care of herself. Since there was delay of herreception into the congregation, she was disturbed and went out aloneinto the woods to pray and tell the Savior of her situation. Unknownby her, she was heard by Count Zinzendorf who then inquired as to hername. Soon after, to her great joy she was received into thecongregation in 1745. Early in 1747 she partook of the Holy Communionand in August of 1748 had a call to Pennsylvania. On the 21st of thatmonth along with others she traveled over Herrnhaag, Zeist, Holland,and London. Much blessing came to her heart through the messages ofthe Count. In 1749 on 20 February she went with the John NitschmannColony from London to Pennsylvania, arriving in Bethlehem on 19 May.On 15 July she was married to John Christian Richter. The Lord blestthe marriage with five children of whom one died earlier and went withher to her heavenly home. As to her character, she thought little ofherself, was very open-hearted to her co-workers and walked with theLord. Often in these last years she was seen coming from the churchwith tear-filled eyes. She was a member of the Prayer Guild. In herlast pregnancy she seemed to have a feeling, expressed to her husbandand co-workers that this would be the time of her death. Early todayher little son was brought from the Nursery and she had bid himgood-bye. When the mid-wife came to her, her first words to her were:"When I have 'gone home you be the one to dress me." She spent theday in labor, but not so hard that one thought her end near. Oft sheprayed for her husband who brought her a greeting from the nursery.She hugged him tenderly and said, "My dear husband, do you gladly letme go to the Savior?" In the evening after nine o'clock the Lord gaveher a son. She looked at him joyfully and almost immediately she andher little one went to their eternal rest. She was 41 years and 5months old." [transcribed by, sljuhl, 28 Feb 2005}
Please check this: _MDCL: CONC 1764.

(Medical):She and her child died together immediately after his birth on 05 Dec

Notes:

Married:
"John Christian Richter and Charlotta Sophia Eis both came to Americaaboard the ship "Irene" which left London, England on 01 March 1749,arrived New York 12 May 1749 with the John Nitschmann Colony. JohnChristian Richter was listed as a single male, and a Joiner by trade,Charlotta Eis was listed as a single woman. As they were latermarried on 15 July 1749, it would appear they had a ship boardromance." [transcribed by, sljuhl, 08 Jun 2005]

Church: MORAVIAN CHURCH, BETHLEHEM, Marriages 1742 - 1800: NorthamptonCounty, PA. Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JoePatterson jpatter@epix.net Typed and proofread by J. Goddard USGENWEBNOTICE: Printing this file within by non-commercial individuals andlibraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitterinformation are included.
NOTE: This file is a combined groom and bride alpha listing so eachcouple should appear twice. It is as shown in the book. Visithttp://nazarethtoday.com/MHS/ or http://www.enter.net/~smschlack/ formore Moravian information. Pennsylvania Archives. Second Series. Vol.IX. Published under direction of Matthew S. Quay, Secretary of theCommonwealth. Edited by John B. Linn and Wm. H. Egle, M.D. Harrisburg:Lane S. Hart, State Printer, 1880. "Marriage Register of the MoravianChurch, Bethlehem. 1742-1800," pages 107-127.
http://searches1.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/archives/pa/northampton/church/moravianbethlehem.txt
1749, July 4/15, Richter, Christian, and Charlotte Eus.

Notes:

The Richter Family History summary extracted from our AuthenticatedHistorical Archives.
One of the earliest references to the family name Richter dates backin history to the year 1279.
Over the centuries bearers of this family name, in its variousspelling forms, have settled in many locations, even venturing toforeign shores.
The name of Heinrich Wenzel Richter is documented in historicalarchives.
The colour Azure, Blue, in this coat of arms symbolizes Loyalty andTruth. It also reflects the hopes, ambitions and aspirations of itsoriginal bearer.
http://www.thetreemaker.com/family-coat-of-arms/german-coat-of-arms.html
The Richter family name originated in Brandenburg , located inGermany.
The Richter family traces their ancestral roots back to Prussianorigin
The Eisen family name originated in Austria , located in Austria.
The Eisen family traces their ancestral roots back to Slav and Magyarorigin.

"...the name is spelled Reightor, Reighter, Righter and Rector....Nathaniel's Revolutionary records are under Richter. Richter is avery German name." [Source: Copy of a Letter from Ruth E. Middleton ofKansas City, Missouri, 25 Sep 1985]

The Family Genealogy:
1. Father Richter (His name may also be John Christian Richter orThomas Nathaniel Rector.)
2. John Christian Richter
3. Nathaniel Richter
4. Thomas Nathaniel Rector
5. William Henry Rector
a. Ira Rector
b. Thomas Nathaniel Rector
c. Margaret Ann Rector
d. Mary Martha Rector
e. Cecil Rector
The families listed have grown tremendously over the years.

Father married Wife before 1712 in Saxe-Altenburg, Germany. was born about 1690 in Prussia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Not much is known about John Christian Richter's parents at present.

*Father married Wife before 1723 in Prussia. was born about 1700 in Prussia; died in Prussia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]