History of Lancaster County To Which is Prefixed a Brief Sketch of the Early History of Pennsylvania - Compiled From Authentic Sources by I. Daniel Rupp. Published by Gilbert Hills, Lancaster, PA 1844
Pages 122-126
"...divers Protestants, who were subjects to the Emperor of Germany....transported themselves and estates into the province of Pennsylvania, between the years 1700 and 1718..."
"....have humbly signified to the Governor and Representatives of the freemen of this province, in General Assembly, that they have purchased and do hold lands of the proprietary, and others, his Majesty's subjects within this province, and have likewise represented their great desire of being made partakers of those privileges which the natural born subjects of Great Britain do enjoy within this province... and who have given such testimony of their affection and obedience to the Crown of Great Britain should as well be secured in the enjoyment of their estates in their laudable affection and zeal for the English constitution" - Hans Graaf, and Martin Graaf are included in a long list of men which includes names of Myelin, Hess, Buckwalter, Landis, Funk, Stoneman, Neiff, Bare, Nisley, Goot, Bheme, Coffman, etc.
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