John HERB
Born: abt. 1805, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: abt. 1876, Pricetown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: abt. 1876, Pricetown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Married: Leah REDDINGER September 23, 1827
Johan Peter
HERB
Born
August 18, 1770
,
East District, Berks, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
Died
December 20, 1842
,
Dublin, Mercer, Ohio, USA
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Born: August 18, 1770 in East District, Berks, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
Father:
Jacob HERB
Mother:
Mary Catharina HAUCK
Paternal grandparents:
Johannes HERB
, Anna Juditha DAN
Maternal grandparents:
Jacob HAUCK
, Maria Elizabeth SCHICKLE
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Johan Peter married Elisabeth HILLIGAS June 23, 1796 in New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Elisabeth HILLIGAS was born November 1, 1773 in Lehigh County, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania. Elisabeth died October 21, 1839 in Washington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. Elisabeth was the child of Johan Michael HILLIGAS and Catherine GERY.
Johan Peter HERB died December 20, 1842 in Dublin, Mercer, Ohio, USA.
Year: 1770; baptized on Oct 21, 1770 in Oley, Berks County, Pennsylvania, British America. Pennsylvania, Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties, 1729-1881.
Year: 1810; Census Place: Hereford, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 45; Page: 164; Image: 00205.
Year: 1820; Census Place: Washington, Montgomery, Ohio; Page: 147; NARA Roll: M33_94; Image: 164.
Find a Grave, database and images memorial page for Peter Harb (5 Oct 1767–20 Dec 1842), Find a Grave Memorial no. 94231856, citing Shindeldecker Cemetery, Rockford, Mercer County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by john wesley groves (contributor 47262210) .
Year: 1810; Census Place: Hereford, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 45; Page: 164; Image: 00205.
Year: 1820; Census Place: Washington, Montgomery, Ohio; Page: 147; NARA Roll: M33_94; Image: 164.
Find a Grave, database and images memorial page for Peter Harb (5 Oct 1767–20 Dec 1842), Find a Grave Memorial no. 94231856, citing Shindeldecker Cemetery, Rockford, Mercer County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by john wesley groves (contributor 47262210) .
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Johan Peter HERB married 
Elisabeth HILLIGAS
Marriage date: June 23, 1796
Marriage place: New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Elisabeth HILLIGAS was the child of Johan Michael HILLIGAS and Catherine GERY
Elisabeth HILLIGASMarriage date: June 23, 1796
Marriage place: New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Elisabeth HILLIGAS was the child of Johan Michael HILLIGAS and Catherine GERY
Children of Johan Peter HERB and Elisabeth HILLIGAS
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Birth — 1770August 18, 1770
East District, Berks, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1796 Marriage / PartnerJohan Peter HERB and Elisabeth HILLIGAS June 23, 1796, New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
He was 25 years old.
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
1839 Death of Spouse/PartnerElisabeth HILLIGAS died October 21, 1839, Washington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.Death — 1842December 20, 1842
Dublin, Mercer, Ohio, USA
He died at the age of 72.
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Pennsylvania means 'Penn's woods' or 'Penn's land.' Quaker William Penn was granted the tract of land by King Charles II of England in 1681 as repayment of debt owed to Penn's father, Admiral William Penn. Originally, Penn suggested Sylvania (woodland) for his land. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1787 - Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
December 12, 1787 - Pennsylvania becomes 2nd U.S. state
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