Johan Michael married Catherine GERY
November 10, 1767
in Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, British America
.
The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Catherine GERY
was born
March 4, 1749
in Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania.
Catherine died
January 4, 1823
in Coopersberg, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Catherine was the child of Jacob GERY and Gertraut GRIESEMER.
Johan Michael HILLIGAS died
October 10, 1782
in Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania.
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Birth — 1742 December 4, 1742 Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
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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Johan Michael
HILLIGAS
Catherine GERY
Birth — 1742
1767 Marriage / Partner
Death — 1782
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)
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