Michael Henneschied von Haÿderschätt was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1674. He immigrated to America in 1710 and settled at New Germantown, New Jersey. His son, John, married 1) Catrina/Catherine Bodine (1721-1789), the daughter of Jacob Bodine, Jr.. They lived lived at Greenwich, Warren Co., New Jersey. They had eleven children. He married 2) Esther Bridon, daughter of Francois Bridon. Several generations of descendants are given.