John Peter Willard and Unknown

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Husband John Peter Willard ¹

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           Born: 1745 - Switzerland 2
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Wife Unknown

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           Born: Abt 1745
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           Died: 1822 2
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Children

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1 M Adam Willard ²

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2 M Samuel Willard ²

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3 F Anna Maria Willard ²

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         Spouse: John Philip Umholtz (1779-1837) 2

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General Notes: Husband - John Peter Willard

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He came to America as a soldier in the British service [during the Revolutionary War], but shortly after landing eflected his escape. He then volunteered in the cause of the Colonies, and was with other deserters stationed on the Indian frontier or as guard of prisoners of war. At the close of the Revolution he took up a tract of land in Lykens township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, called "Amsterdam," where he settled, began farming, and subsequently married.

1 William Henry Egle, Historical Register: Notes and Queries, Historical and Genealogical (Harrisburg, PA: Harrisburg Publishing Company, 1894), Pg 209.

2 William Henry Egle, Historical Register: Notes and Queries, Historical and Genealogical (Harrisburg, PA: Harrisburg Publishing Company, 1894), Pg 210.