I am searching for the origins of my ancestor Hans BRAND(T). Does anyone have any knowledge about the European origins of any of these very early families which might provide a clue as to where any or all of them might have come from? A study of early Philadelphia and Lancaster County DeedBooks indicates that the below listed six families all arrived in Philadelphia on the same ship sometime prior to 7 Aug 1719. All were granted Deeds of Lease and Release, dated the same date, 19/20 Feb 1718, apparently written in England. In these deeds, Collett, Gouldney, Quare and Russell heirs (AKA The London Co.) granted parts of their 5553a tract in Conestoga (Strasburg/Lampeter Twp). Personally present (England?) and witnessing the signatures of the grantees at Recorder of Deeds in Philadelphia 7 Aug 1719 were John Annis of Philadelphia Mariner (ship captain?) and William Fraser of Philadelphia merchant. 1. BRAND, Hans; 200a, father of Adam BRANDT who later migrated to Lebanon County ( Phil. Co. DB F-4 pages 15/16; Lanc. Co. DB C page 3). 2. FREDERICK, Isaac; 250a; (Phil. Co. DB F-4 pages 12/13). 3. GRAFF (GRALF), John/Hans; 200a; (Lanc. Co. DB C page 3) 4. JOHNSON, D(errick); weaver of Germantown; 500a; (Phil. Co DB F-1 pages 377/379; Lanc. Co. DB L page 219). 5. KENDRICK (KINDIG/KENDIG?), Jacob; 400a; (Phil. Co. DB F-4 pages 19/20; Lanc. Co DB H page 12). 6. LANDIS (LONDUS), Felix; (Phil. Co. DB F-4 pages 8/10; Lanc. Co DB A page 13; Lanc. Co. DB B page 497). Harry Werner Denver Colorado