Philip Jacob MEDER, doctor of medicine, son of Nicholas MEDER from the Electoral city of Mannheim, arrived at Philadelphia about October 1, 175 1, aboard the good ship Janet. He promptly moved west to Lancaster County. December 19, 1752, where he married Maria MERCKEL, daughter of John Merckel. They were married by the Reverend John Waldschmidt who served Cocalico Reformed Church in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County during the period 1752- 1786. January 22, 1755, their son, John Philip, was born. Is there no one with an interest in this line?