Abraham Eschman came to America early in the eighteenth century and settled in the Oley District of Philadelphia County (now Berks County), Pennsylvania. One may assume that his training or trade was that of a surveyor, as he was active and instrumental in the laying our of roads and forming of townships for a number of years.
He was in Dunkard's Reformed Church. He was a sponsor at the baptism of his grandson Abraham Hinkle on September 11, 1749, at Dunkard's Reformed Church. His will was proved and estate probated November 1749.
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY RECORDS
21 Nov 1719 - Signed a petition recording of a road.
5 Sep 1720- Signed a petition to create a township.
30 Nov 1731 - Bought 150 acres (Deed Book F-5, p. 385)
1734 - Listed among the Philadelphia County land owners
(Montgomery's History of Berks County, Pennsylvania, page 932)
June 1736 - Laid out a road from Pleasantville to Kutzton.
11-13 Apr 1743 - Took the Naturalization Oath
(Pennsylvania Archives, 2nd series, Vol. 2, p. 357)
Ashman Abraham Eschmann 
