Lincoln County was Formed from Tryon County in 1779. It was named for Benjamin Lincoln, a general in the American Revolutionary War.
Johann Gerhardt Wiltz (Wills) was born on 23 Mar 1720 in Lautenbach, Saar, Germany. Gerhart landed on 2 Nov 1744 in Philadelphia, he was a passenger on the ship named Friendship.. Johann initially settled in Berks County, PA. and later moved to Lincoln (Tryon) County, NC in late 1760's.
Johann Gerhardt Wiltz (Wills) is listed by the Daughters of the American Revolution as Ancestor #: A202629. Johann rendered Patriotic service by furnishing supplies in America's war for independence.
Johann Gerhardt Wiltz is my 6th Great Grandfather on my paternal side. (Wills,Dellinger, Flowers, Dean)
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