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Christian (Diehl) Dale is an NSSAR Patriot Ancestor. NSSAR Ancestor #: P-148094 Rank: Patriotic Service
Christian Diehl (Dale) was born on February 11, 1733 in Heilbronn, Heilbronner Stadtkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany to Phillip Henry Diehl and Eva Barbara.
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He immigrated to the United States aboard the Ship Edenberg when he was 16; arriving in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 15, 1749.
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He married Regina Rachel Krebs on March 12, 1754, in New Hanover, Pennsylvania.
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They had nine children:
John Henry Dale 1756-1808 “a soldier with Washington at Trenton and Princeton in 1776-1777, and served in militia tours Under Capt Forster”;
Philip Dale 1763-1824;
Felix Dale 1767-1833;
Frederick Dale 1772-1835;
Christian Dale Jr. 1760-1814;
Cornelius Dale 1774-1865;
Maria “Mary” Catherine Dale 1756-1808 (wife of Nicholas Straw, a Revolutionary Soldier);
Eva “Eve” Christina Dale 1768-1830 (wife of Peter Earhart);
Regina Rachel Dale 1767-1796 (wife of Lewis Swinehart).
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He died on July 15, 1805, in Centre, Pennsylvania, at the age of 72, and was buried in Lemont, Pennsylvania.
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Christian Diehl.
Christian Dale.
Christian Dihl
Found multiple versions of name. Using Christian Diehl (Dale) Sr.
Residence
1790
Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States.
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American Revolution
Christian is noted for his service during the Revolutionary War and is a qualified patriotic ancestor both with the NSSAR and DAR (Ancestor A106617).[13]
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Family Data Collection - Births Edmund West, comp. Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc
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U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s; Source: Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Year: 1754; Page Number: 339
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Find A Grave, database and images, memorial page for Christian Dale (11 Feb 1733–15 Jul 1805), Find A Grave Memorial no. 98583621, citing Dale Cemetery, Lemont, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Reel: 658; Organization Name: New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran
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Family Data Collection - Marriages Edmund West, comp. Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc
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Year: 1790; Census Place: Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 2; Image: 259; Family History Library Film: 0568149
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Find A Grave, database and images, memorial page for Christian Dale (11 Feb 1733–15 Jul 1805), Find A Grave Memorial no. 98583621, citing Dale Cemetery, Lemont, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Reel: 658; Organization Name: New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran
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Year: 1790; Census Place: Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 2; Image: 259; Family History Library Film: 0568149
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Commemorative biographical record of central Pennsylvania : including the counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, etc.. Chicago: J.H. Beers, 1898.
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Find A Grave, database and images, memorial page for Christian Dale (11 Feb 1733–15 Jul 1805), Find A Grave Memorial no. 98583621, citing Dale Cemetery, Lemont, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Year: 1790; Census Place: Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 2; Image: 259; Family History Library Film: 0568149
↑ Martin, David and William H. Egle, Pennsylvania Archives Third Series, Vol XIX, Pennsylvania. Harrisburg: Wm. Stanley Ray, State Printer, 1897, pg 549
Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985 Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Reel: 658; Organization Name: New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran
Source: Family Data Collection - Births Edmund West, comp. Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc
Source: Family Data Collection - Marriages Edmund West, comp. Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc
Source: 1790 United States Federal Census; Year: 1790; Census Place: Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 2; Image: 259; Family History Library Film: 0568149
Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s; Source: Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Year: 1754; Page Number: 339
Source: Find A Grave, database and images, memorial page for Christian Dale (11 Feb 1733–15 Jul 1805), Find A Grave Memorial no. 98583621, citing Dale Cemetery, Lemont, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Richard Dale (contributor 47926940) .
Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013; Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 667; Organization Name: New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran
Source: Commemorative biographical record of central Pennsylvania : including the counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. Original data: Commemorative biographical record of central Pennsylvania : including the counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, etc.. Chicago: J.H. Beers, 1898.
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