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: Patriotic Service
Birth: 07 Oct 1722 / Canton Neufchatel / Switzerland Death: 27 Feb 1783 Rapho Twp / Lancaster / PA
Qualifying Service Description:
Member of the Committee of Safety; Corporal in Capt Work's Company, 1st Battalion of Lancaster County Militia and later a Private in Capt Stewart's 5th Company, 10th Battalion of Lancaster County Militia
NSDAR RC# 511080 states MEMBER OF COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION FROM RAPHO TWP, LANCASTER CO, 1775
Additional References:
Pennsylvania Archives, Series 2, Vol 13, pg 275, 294 & 387; Pennsylvania Archives, Series 3, Vol 23, pg 463
SAR Patriot Index Edition III (CD: PP2210, Progeny Publ, 2002) plus data to 2004
DAR RC# 511080 cites: PA ARCH, 2ND Series, Volume 13, pg 294-295
Spouse: Maria Miller Children: John; Elizabeth; Abraham; Fronia; Anna Nancy; Magdalena; Christian; Jacob Jr; Barbara;
No GPS data for grave site on Find-a-Grave - Oct 2021
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