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: 12 Oct 1738 / Montgomery / PA Death: aft 1790 Forestville / Shenandoah / VA
Qualifying Service Description:
Took the Oath of Allegiance
Paid a supply tax in 1779
Additional References:
Martin, David and William H. Egle, Pennsylvania Archives Third Series, Vol XIV, Pennsylvania. Harrisburg: Wm. Stanley Ray, State Printer, 1897, pg 596, 606
Montgomery, Thomas LynchPennsylvania Archives Sixth Series, Vol II, Pennsylvania. Harrisburg: Harrisburg Publishing Company, 1906, pg 496-500
Spouse: Anna Maria Dittemore Children: George; Elizabeth; John;
A very worn upright stone that is contemporary with the death of the Patriot.
Grave Photos and GPS provided by Craig Batten, George Washington Chapter, VASSAR
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
Cemetery is located on the east side of Solomons Church Road, north of Senedo Road.
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Author: Dale Edward Corey
Jacob Nehs was born 1738 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was one of six children born to Hans Michael Nehs, Sr and Anna Dorothea. His parents had immigrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Alance Palatate on 21 Sep 1731 on board the "Britannia". He was registered for citizenship at the Philadelphia Court House on 19 March 1739. He married Anna Maria Dittamore in 1760. They moved to Virginia and settled in Shenandoah County near Forestville. Jacob and Anna had 8 children. A baby who died at birth, Elizabeth Nehs (Renner); Jacob Nehs; Henry Nehs; Michael Nehs; Catherine Nehs (Branner); John Adam Nehs and Joseph Nehs. Jacob died in 1823. After his death, Anna and some of her children moved to Tennessee. With the Harpin & Zirkle families, they established the New Hope Monthly Meeting House in Rheatown, Greene County, Tennessee.
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