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State of Service: PA
Qualifying Service: Private / Patriotic Service
Birth: 04 Sep 1740 Death: 14 Mar 1801 / Berks / PA
Qualifying Service Description:
He served as a Private in the 6th Company of Captain Philip Filbert, commanded by Colonel Henry Spycker of the Pennsylvania Militia
He took the Oath of Allegiance in 1777
He paid a Supply Tax in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Additional References:
Martin, David and William H. EglePennsylvania Archives Third Series, Pennsylvania. Harrisburg: Wm. Stanley Ray, State Printer, 1897:
Vol VI, pg 294
Vol XVIII, pg 233
Owens, B.F.The Names of Persons Who Took the Oaths of Allegiance Berks County, Pennsylvania, [np, np]: 1951, pg 25
Maurer, HarryBerks County Soldiers Who Fought in the American Revolution, 1775-1784, [np]: DAR, Pennsylvania. Berks County Chapter, 1932, [page number not annotated]
Grave Registry form. National Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
Spouse: Anna Maria Eva Spang Children: Adam; Henry; Catherine;
Two stones: 1] Upright stone that is contemporary with the death of the Patriot. 2] Upright V/A stone (20th century) with SAR stake marker.
Find-a-Grave cites: There are two cemeteries at the Host Church. It used to be called St. John's Host Church, but now it is simply the Host Church. The cemetery listed as St. John's Host is on the south side of the church and contains the oldest burials. This cemetery was used from 1754 to 1858. The Host Cemetery is the newer, larger one on the north side of the church.
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
The church with burial yards is located on the south side of Host Church Road, where it intersects with Harry Stoudt Drive.
Author: Eric Henry Troutman
Adam Kalbach was born on 4 September 1740 in Duchrodt, Germany. He is believed to be the son of Philip Gallbach or Kalbach, who arrived from Germany at the port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 26 September 1741 aboard the ship, St. Mark.
Adam Kalbach was married in 1763 to Anna Maria Eva Spang (1745-1818), and they were parents of the following children:
Rosian Catharine
Susanna
Philip (died young)
Johann Michael
Maria Sophia
Heinrich
George Adam
Adam
Anna Maria Sibila Elisabetha
Philipp
Johannes
Elizabeth Sabilla
Johannes Georg
Of special note is that three of his sons married Ruth sisters: George Adam to Maria Magdalena, Adam to Catherina, and Johannes to Susanna.
Adam was a blacksmith and farmer his entire life in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. During the Revolutionary War, Adam served as a Private in Captain Philip Filbert’s Company, Berks County, Pennsylvania, Militia. He also paid the Supply Tax in 1779, 1780 & 1781 in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
He died on 14 March 1801, in Heidelberg Township, probably at his homestead. He and his wife are buried at the St. John’s Host Church Cemetery, Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
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