Elisabeth HILLIGAS

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November 1, 1773 , Lehigh County, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania

Died

October 21, 1839 , Washington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

Age: 65

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Johan Michael HILLIGAS Catherine GERY

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Born: November 1, 1773 in Lehigh County, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania

Father: Johan Michael HILLIGAS

Mother: Catherine GERY

Paternal grandparents: Johan Adam HILLIGAS , Mary Margareth HAHLMANN

Maternal grandparents: Jacob GERY , Gertraut GRIESEMER

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Elisabeth married Johan Peter HERB June 23, 1796 in New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Johan Peter HERB was born August 18, 1770 in East District, Berks, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania. Johan Peter died December 20, 1842 in Dublin, Mercer, Ohio, USA. Johan Peter was the child of Jacob HERB and Mary Catharina HAUCK.

Elisabeth HILLIGAS died October 21, 1839 in Washington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Elisabeth HILLIGAS married

Johan Peter HERB
Marriage date: June 23, 1796
Marriage place: New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Johan Peter HERB was the child of Jacob HERB and Mary Catharina HAUCK

Children of Johan Peter HERB and Elisabeth HILLIGAS

John HERB

Born: abt. 1805, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: abt. 1876, Pricetown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Married: Leah REDDINGER September 23, 1827

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Birth — 1773
November 1, 1773
Lehigh County, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania

1775 - Paul Revere's famous ride (April 18)

1775 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. (April 19)

1776 - American Declaration of Independence (July 4)

1776 - Congress renames the nation 'United States of America' (September 9)

1777 - The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted (November 15)

1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)

1784 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War (January 14)

1787 - U.S. Constitution ratified (September 17)

1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

George Washington Genealogy

1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1796 Marriage / Partner
Elisabeth HILLIGAS and Johan Peter HERB June 23, 1796, New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

She was 22 years old.

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

John Adams Genealogy

1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

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1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

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.

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

1824 - Portland cement is invented (Joseph Aspdin, England)

1825 - The locomotive is invented (George Stephenson, England)

1825 - John Quincy Adams becomes President of the United States

1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)

1826 - Former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

1827 - Matches are invented (John Walker, England)

1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight.

1829 - The sewing machine is invented (Barthélemy Thimonnier, France)

1829 - Andrew Jackson becomes President of the United States

1830 - The Indian Removal Act marks the beginning of the forced relocation of five tribes of native Americans, known as Trail of Tears

1837 - Martin Van Buren becomes President of the United States

Death — 1839
October 21, 1839
Washington, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
She died at the age of 66.

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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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