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... The Addlemans were of German lineage, and the original American ancestor was John Michel Addleman, who came from the Fatherland to the New World, arriving in this country May 24, 1752. He was born in Germany, September 12, 1723, a son of Martin Addleman, and crossed the Atlantic because of a law, which prevented his marriage to the lady of his choice. They were married on shipboard and as he had no money, his services were sold to pay for their passage. He worked at the shoemaker's trade in Philadelphia until the debt was paid, after which he engaged in agricultural pursuits in Chester County, Pennsylvania, throughout the remainder of his life. ...
