Display Patriot - P-285858 - Peter SCHWEITZER/SWITZEL

Peter SCHWEITZER/SWITZEL

SAR Patriot #: P-285858

The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
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State of Service: PA      Qualifying Service: Private / Patriotic Service
DAR #: A135280

Birth: 1748 / / Germany
Death: 1828 / Berks / PA

Qualifying Service Description:
  1. Private in Capt Rheim's company of the Berks County, PA militia
  2. PAID SUPPLY TAX, 1781

Additional References:
  1. PA ARCH, 3RD Series, Volume 18, pg 462-463
  2. Montgomery, "Historical and Biographical Annals of Berks County, Pennsylvania (1909)," Volume 2, pg 1525
  3. Maurer, Mrs. Harry, "Berks County Soldiers who fought in the American Revolution 1775-1783," Berks County Chapter, DAR (1932)
  4. Will of Peter Schweitzer of Brecknock Twp. Berks Will book B, pg 523 Reading Pa

Spouse: Elizabeth Heffelfinger
Children: Barbara; Frederick; Peter;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
Date Approved Society ACN SAR Member Info Lineage via Child View Application Detail
1980-03-28 PA Unassigned Kenneth Schweitzer (116874) Peter   
Location:
Mohnton / Berks / PA / USA
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Additional Information:

Rev War - Capt. Rheim's Company. Name is listed as Peter Switzel



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