He came to America with a pregnant wife and two children in 1727. It is not clear whether the wife at this time was Christina or his second wife Maria Wendsperger. The first two children he had were likely Peter (born before March 29, 1712 in Walldorf , and George Wendell born before Feb 6m 1714. He had at least 11 children by his second wife.. It is unknown at this time whether the third child lived or what its name was. He had a son Heinrich in 1738 it is believed but it is not know if this is by wife #1 or by #2.