George Peter Becker Jr. (abt. 1706 - 1778)

Born about 1706 in Straßberg, Sangerhausen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Ancestors

Husband of Leah Dubois (Ferree) Becker — married 1730 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Husband of Charlotte (O'Lay) Becker — married 1739 in Pennsylvania

Descendants

Died 17 Apr 1778 at about age 72 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

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Biography

He was born about 1706 in Straßberg, Sangerhausen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany and was the son of Christina (Dillon) and George Peter Becker, Sr.

He emigrated from Germany on the ship "Loyal Judith" from Holland and arrived in North America about 1728 at age 22. ^[1]

He and his widowed mother ^[2] lived 1.5 miles south of Schoeneck, near Indian Creek, on the farm later owned by a descendant, Martin Becker.

In contrast to this 1883 book, note that the wikitree profiles would then seem to incorrectly indicate that his father and both possible mothers, died in the same approximate year of 1735.

(George) Peter Becker, Jr. first married about 1730 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Leah Dubois Ferree.

In 1736 a tract of land containing 174 acres was surveyed west of Ulrich Shirk's land, and north of his land.

About 1737 he settled a tract of 50 acres of land west of Ulrich Shirk's land. This tract was later owned by Ezra Becker, a descendant of the first settler.

(George) Peter Becker, Jr. married secondly about 1739 in Pennsylvania to Charlotte O'Lay.

He became a naturalized American citizen on 27 Aug 1749 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ^{[3] [4]}

He died on 17 Apr 1778 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA and was buried at Carpenters Graveyard in Paradise Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA. ^[1]

Children

1. Henry Becker, b: 1730; d: 1758 Lancaster Co, PA
2. Jacob Becker, Sr., b: 25 Aug 1731 Lancaster Co, PA; m: 1758 Anna Maria "Mary" Magdalena Brecht (c1738-c1827)
3. Philip Becker, b: 1738 Lehigh, PA; m: Catherine Kroekens=Kooken (1740-1815)
4. Peter Becker, b: 1742; d: 1824 Lancaster Co, PA; m: 02 Jun 1825 Mary Elizabeth Miller (1755-1834)
5. Frederick Becker, b: 1745; d: c1790
6. Joseph Joel Becker, b: c1747; d: c1786; m1: Mary Cutter (1745-1805); m2: Nannie Rebecca Smith
7. Daniel Becker, b: 1749; d: Oct 1804; m: 19 May 1772 Elizabeth Schnell (1754-1829)
8. Elizabeth Becker, b: c1750; d: 1830; m: Johan Nicholas Shultz, Sr. (c1746-c1844).

Research Notes

A contemporary source is needed to identify his correct parents ...

- son of Christina Miller (1648-1735) & George Peter Baker (c1657-1735) ? ^[5]

OR

- son of Christina Dillon (c1675-c1731) & George Peter Baker (c1657-1735) ?

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Vanzant Baker Family for George Peter "Ernest" Becker=Baker, b: 1706 Elasse, Strasbourg, Germany; d: 17 Apr 1778 Lancaster Co, PA; m: Leah Ferree
2. ↑ "History of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania" by Milton E. Shirk; with Biographical Sketches of Many of its Pioneers and Prominent Men; chapter#43, West Cocalico Township; Peter Becker, 50 acres, 2 horses, 2 cows, value £200, tax £65; widow Becker, 150 acres, 3 horses, 4 cows, value £492, tax £105
3. ↑ Naturalization Petitions for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania 1795-1930; NARA#M1522; roll#44; for George Baker
4. ↑ Pennsylvania Naturalizations 1740-1773; Pennsylvania Colonial Records; for Peter Baker, res: 27 Aug 1749 Lancaster County, PA
5. ↑ Vanzant Baker Family for George Peter Becker, b: 1657 Straßberg, Augsburg, Bayern, Germany; d: 1735 Strasburg, Germany; m: Christina Miller, b: 12 May 1648 Oberkirch, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany; d: 1735

• More sources: FamilySearch Person: LTPH-M29.

• Pennsylvania, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index 1772-1890 for George Baker, res: 1753 Philidelphia Township, Philadelphia County, PA

• "Ferree Family History" by Joseph A. & George B. & Ivan Ferree; p19 for George Peter Baker (1706-1788) m: c1755

See also:

• Ancestry.com Family Tree by Marks; for Peter Baker, b: 1710 Germany; m: Leah Ferres

Acknowledgments

• Baker-2161 was created on 23 Apr 2011 by E. Roberts through the import of Elise Free_2011-04-22.ged

• Baker-8537 was created on 06 Feb 2013 by Bren G through the import of Glick Family Tree.ged

• Baker-11071 was created by Lisa Hill

• Baker-11734 was created on 30 Dec 2013 by Kerry Laughlin through the import of William P Laughlin Gedcom 12-30-13.ged

• Baker-56505 was created on 16 Apr 2022 by James Myers