In regard to early Korns immigrants, the 19449 book "The Genealogy of Michael Korns, Sr. of Somerset County Pennsylvania
" states:
"The names of the following German pioneers are among the ship lists and are enumerated in the Pennsylvania Archives as follows: Carl Korn, came from Wertemberg, Germany, on ship "Edinburg," James Russel, Commander, arriving in Port of Philadelphia, September 19, 1752. Reference Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Volume 17, page 352.
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Henrich Korn, came from Rotterdam on ship "Phoenix," John Spurrier, Commander, arriving in port of Philadelphia, Pa., November 2, 1752. At which time he took the oath of allegiance to support, obey and defend the Laws of England, the original spelling was Korn. Reference Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Volume 17, page 372. He was reported sick aboard ship.
Valentine Korn, came from Rotterdam on ship "Beulah," Captain Richie in Command, arriving in port of Philadelphia, September 10, 1753. Reference Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Volume 17, page 380.
Christoph Korn, came from Rotterdam on ship "Neptune," John Mason, Master last from Cowes, England, September 24, 1754. Reference Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Volume 17, page 395.
J. Friederich Korn, came from Amsterdam on ship "Friendship," Charles Ross, Captain, arriving in port of Philadelphia, October 21, 1754. Reference Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Volume 17, page 442."