Display Patriot - P-334593 - Peter SCHMIDT/SMITH Sr
Peter SCHMIDT/SMITH Sr
SAR Patriot #:
P-334593
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: 03 Jun 1725 prob Pine Grove Twp / / PA Death: 05 Apr 1812 bur Pine Grove Twp / Schuykill / PA
Qualifying Service Description:
Court Martial Man in Capt Michael Bretz's Company, Berks Co Militia, PA (1777)
Additional References:
History of Berks Company, PA in the Rovolution from 1774-1783 / publ 1894, pg 65
PA Archives 5th Series Vol 5, pg 228
Eric Henry Troutman NSSAR #160107
Spouse: Maria Elizabeth Walborn Children: Peter Jr;
Author: Eric Henry Troutman
Peter Schmidt, Sr. was born June 3, 1725 in Germany. He married Maria Elizabeth Walborn in the mid 1740’s. They were the parents of ten children, but the names of only three are known. They are Catharina, David and Peter. He was a farmer his entire adult life in Pine Grove Twp., Berks County, PA. Schuylkill County was formed out of Berks County in late 1811. Shortly after Schuylkill County was formed Peter died at his homestead on April 3, 1812 in Pine Grove Twp. He is buried at Salem “Hetzel’s Church Cemetery, Washington Twp., Schuylkill County, PA. Peter served as a Court Martial Man in Capt. Michael Bretz’s Company, Berks County Militia. Peter also paid the Supply Tax in Pine Grove Twp., Berks County, PA in the years 1779, 1780 and 1781.
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