John Eckenrode(3) (Eckerode/Eckenroth) is the son of Christophel (Christopher)or ("Stofel") Eckenroth(2)/Eckroth/Eckerode of Lynn Township, Lehigh County, Northampton, PA. See bio: Christopher Eckenrode and Anna Margaretha (Henrich)Eckenrode daughter of Christian Henrich Sr. and wife Maria Margartha born(Biebers)Henrich

Please note: Stophel(Christopher) Eckroth(2) Eckerode/(Eckenrode) was assessed taxes for 150 acres of land, horses and cattle in in Lynn Township, Northampton County in the years 1781, 1785, 1786 and 1788.

John married Anna Catharine Reppert, daughter of Stephen and Magdalen (Keffer) Reppert on 24th of September 1804 in Albany Township, Berks County PA

Husband of Anna Catharine (Reppert) Eckenrode. See bio: Anna Catharine (Reppert) Eckenrode


John was the second child born to Christophel Eckroth/Eckenrode(2) and Anna Margaretha (Henrich) Eckenrode.

John's brother and sister were:

1. Peter Eckenrode(3) brn. 7th April 1780 married Maria Egg/Eck on 26th November 1798 near the blue Mountains at home of Stophel Eckroth. In the 1800 Census it shows that Peter (3), his wife, newly born son, single brother John(3) and single sister Elizabeth (3) were living in the household of Christopher and Anna Margaret(2) in Lynn Township, Northampton County (1800 Census, page 566). See bio: Peter Eckenrode

2. John Eckenrode(3) brn. 24th 1782 November married Anna Catharine Reppert on September 24th 1804

3. Elizabeth (3) brn. around 1783/4 married George Miller;they lived in Derry township, Westmoreland County, PA

Sources:(Goshenhoppen Registers, pages 76 and 88; "Records", Volume 3, pages 353 and 365; Will of Christopher; 1800 and 1840 Censuses). All three appeared with their parents in the 1790 Census in Lynn Township, Northampton County, PA (page 175).

John Eckenrode(3) is thought to have had at least 15 children with his wife, Anna Catharine (Reppert) Eckenrode
The children are:

1. Infant (Unknown)Margaret? see below

2. Infant (Unknown)John? see below

3. Elizabeth Eckenrode brn.1811 update: b. January 13, 1811

4. Christopher Eckenrode brn. 1813, died February 03, 1878

5. George Eckenrode brn. 1815, died May 23, 1887

6. Martin Jesse Eckenrode brn. 1815

7. Jacob Eckenrode brn. 1816

8. Catharine Eckenrode brn. 1816 died 1857

9. Sarah A. Eckenrode brn. 1817

10.Martha Eckenrode brn. 1818 update: b. December 14, 1818

11.Mary Ann Eckenrode brn. 1821 update: b. June 26, 1821

12.James Eckenrode brn. 1822 update: b. November 13, 1822; d. June 09, 1895

13.Peter J./I. Eckenrode brn. 1823 Update: b. April 12, 1823; d. March 21, 1893

14.Joseph W. Eckenrode brn. 1826 Update: Joseph W.
Eckenroth, b. 1828 Submitter's note: Check birth date.

15.Margaret Eckenrode brn. ?1805? update: b. July 13, 1805

16.John Eckenrode brn. ?1807? update b. 1807; died September 02, 1882


The stone may have crumbled due to being moved when construction happend on the renovation of the church cemetery long ago.

Buried in the older Basilica Cemetery. The cemetery went through renovation after the construction of a newer building consecrated in October 2, 1901.

Sources: William Kirkpatrick Eckroth-Eckenrode-Eckenroth Vol I and 2 published by Chris Pelikan 1987 pages 419

Please note: See the Bio of "Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin" for further information on this Parish of St.
Michael's.