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Isaac High was born on 3 Jul 1753 in Berks County, Pennsylvania to Samuel High and Ester Herbein High. Isaac was one of at least four siblings (John, David, and Susanna). The German name “Hoch” translated to High and became the family name over time. Isaac married Sarah Hottenstein (1767 – 1843) on 18 Aug 1784. Sarah was the daughter of William Hottenstein. Isaac served as a private in Capt Heinrich Nach’s Company of Berks County Militia appearing on a muster roll in January 1784. He also took the Oath of Allegiance in Berk’s County in 1778. Isaac died 18 May 1795 in Berks County. He is buried in the Hoch Family cemetery just outside of Reading Pennsylvania on the Poplar Neck family farm along the Schuylkill River. He was survived by his wife Sarah and children William, Esther, Daniel, and Mary. His other children, Samuel and Maria died young.
References: Published Pennsylvania Archives, Series 5, Vol V, pg. 187-188; Owen, Persons who Took the Oath of Allegiance in Berks County, pg. 185.
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