Display Patriot - P-150969 - Peter DUMM/THUM/DUM

Peter DUMM/THUM/DUM

SAR Patriot #: P-150969

The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
 

State of Service: PA      Qualifying Service: Private
DAR #: A034578

Birth: 27 Sep 1754 Albany / Berks / PA
Death: 20 Apr 1837 Adelphi / Ross / OH

Qualifying Service Description:

Pvt, Capt B Von Heer's Troop of Light Dragoons, Berks Co., PA


Additional References:
  1. PA Archives 2nd Series, Vol 9, pg 175
  2. DAR RC # 838017 - #788492
  3. Roster of Rev War soldiers buried in Ohio. Wilbur R. Branthoover, compiler. Veterans Affairs, Ohio. Reprinted by OHSDAR. 1929
  4. Pension Number S*W6257

Spouse: Maria Catherine Drum
Children: Barbara Ellen; Christian; George W; John;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
Date Approved Society ACN SAR Member Info Lineage via Child View Application Detail
1988-07-13 MD 222579 Joseph William Albright USA (131511) Barbara   
1990-01-11 OK 219124 Cecil Laverne McKinnis (134102) Christian   
1997-09-22 KS 201157 Donald Dean Hettinger (148990) Barbara   
2005-12-13 AL 24390 George Edward Coey (166193) Barbara   
2007-11-05 OH 29980 James Edward Dunn (170438) George   
2008-11-10 OH 33292 Neil Edward Dunn (172821) George   
2009-07-15 OH 36011 Gary Robert Dumm (174684) George   
2011-05-06 FL 42368 Duane Gerald Finch Sr. (179484) Barbara   
2016-08-17 KS 70701 Nathan Lee Lewis (199582) Barbara   
Burial:
Old Lutheran (aka Adelphi) Cemetery (C-0371728)
Location:
Adelphi / Ross / OH / USA
Find A Grave Cemetery #:
462465
Grave Plot #:
Grave GPS Coordinates:
n/a
Find A Grave Memorial #:
79273473
Marker Type:

SAR Grave Dedication Date:

Comments:
  • Headstone present
  • Photo by permission: HandsHeartHeritage, Find-a-Grave contributor #47652077
  • photo used with permission of Michael B. Gunn, 185230, Cincinnati Chapter, OHSSAR
  • An SAR grave marking was held, date unknown


Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:


Author: Dr. Michael Bernard Gunn

Born on Sept 27, 1754 in Albany, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He served as a Private enlisting on 3 Mar 1776 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. He served as a dragoon in Captain Bartholomew von Herr’s Cavalry of the Continental Line. This unit was General Washington’s bodyguard and the guardian of his baggage, in Capt. von Heer's Light Dragoons, 1778-1783. He married Maria Catherine Dumm (1762-1754) in 1785; children: George b. 1808, Barbara b. 1796, Henry b. 1794, Peter b. 1790, Magdalene b. 1803, Lydia, Catherine b. 1797, John b. 1800, Anna Maria b. 1792, Sara b. 1805 & Christian b.1788. Peter received his discharge 23 Jun 1783 and his pension became effective 13 August 1828 in Colerain Township.

He died on April 20, 1837 in Colerain Twp., Ross Co., OH and was buried at Old Lutheran Cemetery, Adelphi, OH. MI: "Peter Dumm died Apr 20, 1837, aged 82 yrs, 6 mos, 23 days. Catherine wife of Peter Dumm died Aug 3, 1854, aged 92 yrs, 4 mos, 25 days." His widow received a pension as given in 1840 census, then aged 78 yrs. DAR Patriot lndex, Part 1, p 888 ; Official Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Ohio. Vol. 1. p 120 & Vol.3, P 111 & 357; Pension Roll of 1835, Vol. IV, p 299; Pension Census of 1840, p 178; Pension Application File. #W6257; Revolutionary War Military Records. Von Heer's Regiment, National Archives Microfilm Publication M246. Roll 116; Ross County Families. Vol. III, p. 9 & 221; Veterans Graves Registration. p 105. Graves Roster of Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Ohio. Wilbur R. Branthoover, compiler. Veterans Affairs, Ohio. Reprinted by OHSDAR. 1929. Pension SW6257.  Has an original tombstone & 1776 marker.


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