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John "Jost" and Maria moved to Macungie Creek Settlement and joined the Goshenhoppen congregation which after 1812 was located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. In 1750 he sold his holdings and moved to Rowan (now Davidson) County, North Carolina, settling on Dutchman's Creek about thirteen miles from Salisbury near the "Forks of the Yadkin". In 1760, because Indian depredations, they moved to Augusta County, Virginia, settling in the beautiful section known as "Germany Valley" which was located in Rockingham County, Virginia in 1778, later a part of Pendleton County (organized in 1788 from Augusta, Hardy, and Rockingham Counties). In 1863 West Virginia was formed and Germany Valley became a part of Pendleton County, West Virginia.
Jost Henkel constructed a stockade fence, enclosing his house and other settler's houses in the immediate vicinity. This structure became know as Hinkle's Fort and was an outpost prior to and during the Revolutionary War. Upon Jost's death, his son Abraham was in charge of the fort. The fort was probably abandoned when it was no longer needed for the
settlers' protection. The service of John Justus (Jost) Henckel as commander of Hinkle's Fort and in furnishing supplies to the Colonial forces has been recognized officially by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution as a qualification for membership. A granite marker was erected October 10, 1935 and dedicated at the site of a Henckel Family Reunion held May 29, 1936. It was placed as near the original site of the fort as was practical. A granite marker was also placed in the Henckel Farm Cemetery to mark the graves of John Justus Henckel, Sr. and Magalena Eschmann.
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| Children |
| | 1. Anna Maria Elizabeth Henkle, b. 2 Aug 1731, Bucks (Lehigh) County, Pennsylvania  , d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 2. Jacob HENCKEL, b. 14 Mar 1732/3, Upper Milford Township, Bucks (now Lehigh) County, Pennsylvania , d. 14 Feb 1779, Hampshire County, WV (Age 45 years) |
| | 3. Catherine Hinkle, b. 13 Jan 1734/5, Upper Milford Township, Bucks (now Lehigh) County, Pennsylvania , d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 4. Rebecca Henkle, b. 5 Oct 1736, Upper Milford Township, Bucks (now Lehigh) County, Pennsylvania , d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 5. Anna Margaret Henkle, b. 30 Apr 1741, Upper Milford Township, Bucks (now Lehigh) County, Pennsylvania , d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 6. Mary Magdelena Henkle, b. 1 Feb 1742/3, Upper Milford Township, Bucks (now Lehigh) County, Pennsylvania , d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 7. Elizabeth Henkle, b. 20 Dec 1745, Upper Milford Township, Bucks (now Lehigh) County, Pennsylvania , d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 8. Susannah (Sunna) Hinkle, b. 16 Oct 1747, Upper Milford Township, Bucks (now Lehigh) County, Pennsylvania , d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 9. Abraham Hinkle, Sr, b. 20 Mar 1748/9, Upper Milford Township, Bucks (now Lehigh) County, Pennsylvania , d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 10. Hannah Henkle, b. 9 Apr 1750, Upper Milford Township, Bucks (now Lehigh) County, Pennsylvania , d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 11. John Justus (Jost) Henkle, b. 14 Jan 1751/2, Dutchman's Creek, Rowan (Davidson) County, North Carolina , d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 12. Isaac Henkle, b. 5 Dec 1754, Dutchman's Creek, Rowan (Davidson) County, North Carolina , d. Yes, date unknown |
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West Virginia Pioneers
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