Gerhard "Garret" In Den Hoffen

     Gerhard "Garret" was born before 5 December 1681 in Muelheim, Westphalia, Germany. On 5 December 1681, he was christened in Muelheim, Westphalia, Germany. He was the son of Eberhart "Evert" In Den Hoffen and Elizabeth Schippbower. Gerhard married Anna Marie Selle in 1707 in Shippack Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Gerhard's wife, Anna, died on 7 September 1745 in Shippack Township leaving him a widower. Gerhard made his will circa 1746 at Shippack Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Will located in City Hall, Philadelphia. Gerhard died while he was at sea in February 1747. He drowned when his ship sank. He is buried in Mannon Church. Chippack [Skippack].