Anna Margaret (Schaeffer) Ruth (1768 - 1849)

Born 1 Feb 1768 in Pennsylvania

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Died 8 May 1849 at age 81 in Sinking Spring, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Anna was born in 1768. She was the daughter of John Schaeffer and Juliana Michael. She passed away in 1849.

Alternate Birth date: 14 Feb 1769

Married: Peter Ruth (1764–1819)

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Genealogy of the Schaeffer Family in America by Levi S. Shafer, Naperville, Ill

"The first representation of the family in Pennsylvania was John Nicholas Schaeffer, who sailed from Rotterdam, Holland on the ship, Dragon, George Spencer master. He arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 6yh, 1749, and settled in Berks County and was commissioned Captain of the first battalion Berks Co. Militia January 20th, 1777. His Battalion rendered service in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York during the War of the Revolution. He was an extensive land owner and influential member of the community."

"John Nicholas Schaeffer married Juliana Margaretta Michael, whose parents sailed from Rotterdam, Holland, on the ship Phoenix, John Mason Master. They arrived in Philadelphia, Penn, September 15th, 1749."

"John Nicholas Schaeffer died November 3rd, 1780. His widow died August 26th, 1804."

The children from this marriage all were born in Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania."

1. Christian born July 24th, 1753 who became a large land holder in Dauphin Co., PA and reared a family there
2. Casper born November 27th, 1754
3. Margretta born January 1st, 1757
4. Elizabeth, born March 4th, 1759
5. Susanna born January 13th, 1761
6. Nicholas born September 12th, 1763
7. Phelix, born February 17th, 1766
8. Anna Margaret born February 1st, 1768
9. Michael born May 15th, 1770
10. William, born June 20th, 1772
11. Johann, born January 1st, 1775
12. John, born March 27th, 1778 - died September 24th, 1836.