This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: labellejardin Surnames: Heinsman, Heisman, Heinzman, Hindsman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/7085.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The first "Heinsman" family came to Philadelphia in 1734 from Rotterdam on the ship "Hope". Search for "German Immigrant ships' lists" and you'll find them. Took the "Oath of Allegiance" in Phil., PA. They were expelled Lutherans and their families traveled "the great wagon road" from PA to Maryland, VA and down to the "Salzburger" community of Ebenezer, GA. Watch for middle names (almost all were "John" fist names but they were known by middle). I've just discovered that "Heinsman" (later Anglized to "Hindsman") is a name from the Netherlands - "Heinsmans'" migrated into the Westphalin area of Germany after 1590.First into America were parents Jerg & Cathrine Heinsman (1734)w/children:Susanna, Anthony,Johan Henrich,Maria Magdelena,Joseph, Johannes. Jerg is also listed as "Jurgen". Hope this helps? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.