Western Pennsylvania Genealogy
Compiled by Douglas H. Lusher


Family Group Record



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Christopher Sowers




Husband Christopher Sowers 1 2

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1 F Catherine Sowers 1 2

           Born:  - Montgomery Co, PA
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           Died:  - Montgomery Co, PA
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         Spouse: Samuel Harley (      -      ) 1 2



General Notes: Husband - Christopher Sowers


He was the first German printer to come to America. He conducted an immense printing establishment in Philadelphia, in the work of which was included the publication of the edition of the Bible in German. During the Revolutionary war, he refused to take any part in the struggle, which led to the confiscation of his property and the destruction of his printing establishment. Restitution was subsequently made to his children.

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Sources


1 —, Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley (Chambersburg, PA: J. M. Runk & Co., 1897), Pg 998.

2 Addams S. McAllister, The Descendants of John Thomson, Pioneer Scotch Covenanter (Easton, PA: The Chemical Publishing Company, 1917), Pg 209.


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