Born 31 Oct 1811 Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States[1]
Christened Feb 1812 Lebanon, PA [2]
Died Apr 20, 1889 Elverson, PA [3]
Buried Apr 1889 Elverson, PA [4]
1840 census shows Philip and Mary(20-30), 2 boys(<10), and 1 boy(5-10) in Union Twp, Berks Co, PA.
1850 Census shows Philip(37), Mary(37), William(16), Allison(14), Joseph(13), Martin(9), Jacob(7), Philip(6), Isaac(3), Malvin(2), and Mary Elizabeth(3/12) in Robeson Twp, Berks Co, PA.
1860 census - Shoemaker in Robeson Twp, Berks Co, w/Mary(48), Morton(20), Jacob(17), Philip(15,/ Isaac(13), John(12), Mary E(10), Lybern(8), Abraham(6), and Emma(5).
1870 census shows Philip(56), Mary(57), Martin(29), Jacob(26), Philip(24), John(21), Liebrandt(19), and Abraham(16) in Cupola P.O., W. Nantmeal Twp., Chester Co, PA. Also shows E. Mary(21) at home and Emma(14) at school.
1880 census shows Philip(67), Mary(70), Jacob(37), and Abram(25) in the Village of Springfield, W. Nantmeal Twp, Chester Co, PA.
Name spelled Fosnocht in several documents in his adult life. He was the first to use this spelling.
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