Peter Van Bibber Sr. (abt. 1695 - abt. 1769)

Born about 25 May 1695 in Pennsylvania [uncertain]

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Died about 6 Apr 1769 at about age 73 in Virginia

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Biography

Peter was born in 1695. He passed away after 1769. ^[1]

Peter, son of Isaac Jacob and Fronica was born May 25, 1695 and the record is given, St. Stephens Parish, Cecil Co., and also D.A.R. Library, Washington D.C. He was born in Pennsylvania. His father did not live in Maryland until later. The earliest record of Peter in Virginia is in Lunenburg Co. where he and his son Isaac are given Titheables in 1748. Even though reference is given to them later in Pittsylvania and Halifax Counties, they were probably in the same location from 1748 to about 1769 when his sons Peter, Jr. and John moved to Botetourt County. Halifax County taken from Luenburg Co. 1752. Pittsylvania County formed from Halifax 1767. Note also that Greenbrier County was formed from Botetourt in 1777 and that Kanawha County, West Virginia was formed from Greenbrier in 1789.

The last reference to Peter, Sr., born in 1695 is in a deed made April 6, 1769 in Pittsylvania county. He is not given in any of the records of Botetourt County and he probably died soon after 1769. Peter had three sons, Isaac, Peter Jr., and John. His only daughter was Brigetta who married Isaac Robinson. His eldest son was Isaac, the second Peter, and the youngest, John. The best account of the Van Bibber family in Virginia was written by Mrs. M.W. Donally (a descendant of John) and is given in West Viginia Historical Magazine, No. 3-1903, Page 213.

Records of Lunenburg Co., Virginia

?Sunlight on the South Side? by Landon Bell: P. 84: List of titheables from the mouth of Falling River unwards for the year 1748 were Peter Vanbebber, 2 tithes; Isaac Vanbebber; Taken by John Phelps (This location now Bedford and Campbell Counties. Page 96: Tithes taken by Nicholas Hale, 1749: Peter Vanbebber, Isaac Vanbebber 3 thithes, Peter Vanbebber, Jr. (this is the first record of Peter, Jr.) Page 151: Tithables 1750 Peter Vanbebber, Peter Vanbebber, Jr. (this is the Peter who married Margery Bounds, and who died 1797), Isaac Vanbebber. Lueneburg County was taken from Brunswich 1746, and Brunswich from Prince George and Isle of Wight 1720-30.

Virginia Land Office, Pages 34-263

Peter Vanbebber, grant of land 130 acres, sum of 15 shillings, May 12, 1759.

Halifax County, Virginia

Hennings Stature, Vol. 8, Page 130, 1758 Peter Van Bibber, Peter Van Bibber, Jr. for hauling provisions. County Clerk?s records: 1765 grant of land to Peter Vanbebber, 1759 grant of land to Isaac Vanbebber. Note the Pension of James Van Bibber (son of Peter 2nd), born in Halifax County, May 8, 1766.

The Battle of Point Pleasant took place in what is now Mason County West Virginia on 10 October 1774. The battle site overlooks the Ohio River. The battle was between the English colonists and the Indians and was part of what is known as Dunmore's War. The main cause of Dunmore's War was the incursion of the white man into Indian lands, especially the Ohio Valley.

The Van Bibber family were early settlers in the Greenbrier and were, like most settlers on the frontier, seeking new and better land. Also, like most pioneers, the Van Bibbers were members of the militia and were willing to fight for possession of this new land.

The battle was a temporary defeat for the white settlers but a great loss for the Van Bibber family who settled on the this primitive frontier.

Isaac Van Bibber (sometimes known as Michael) was one of the victims. There were one-hundred and forty whites killed including the commanding officer, Colonel Charles Lewis, but to the family of Isaac Van Bibber it was a loss that would change their entire world.

Isaac had several young children and his loss would cause the breakup of the family. Isaac's wife remarried and his son Isaac Jr. would live with the famous Daniel Boone. Kanawha Co., Virginia records indicated that another son, Matthias, was raised by Isaac's brother Peter Van Bibber. Isaac was not the only Van Bibber family member at the Battle of Point Pleasant. Various lists also include Captain John, Peter, and John Jesse Van Bibber as participants in the battle.

Marriage 1. Ann Honriette b: 1718 in Maryland Married: 1720 in Maryland

Marriage 2. Anna Gooding b: 3 February 1697 in Pennsylvania

Children:

Isaac Michael VAN BIBBER , Sr. b: 2 February 1724/1725 in Cecil County, Maryland

PETER VAN BIBBER , JR. b: 9 January 1731/1732 in St. Stephen's Parish, Cecil County, Maryland c: 20 May 1732 in Muddy Creek Church, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

John VAN BIBBER b: January 1733/1734 in Cecil County, Maryland c: 7 October 1734 in Muddy Creek Church, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Bridgetta VAN BIBBER b: ABT. 7 October 1735 in Cocalico Parish, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Anne VAN BIBBER b: 19 September 1736 c: 12 May 1737 in Muddy Creek Church, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Rebecca (Peter\Anna) VAN BIBBER b: UNKNOWN

Margaretha VAN BIBBER b: 2 November 1738 c: 11 December 1738 in Muddy Creek Church, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Esther VAN BIBBER b: UNKNOWN

Captain of forces at Battle of Point Pleasant.

He had land on the Pigg River near Stephen Cole, James Cole, John Cole, and Mark Cole.

Mentioned by sister-in-law Mary FitzRandolph in execution of Jacob Van Bibber's estate 1733 as brother of her husband Jacob

Peter's sons, Peter, John, and Isaac, fought in the Battle of Point Pleasant at Point Pleasant, Mason County, Virginia against Indians under the command of Cornstalk. This battle has often been recognized as the first battle of the American Revolution. Isaac died in the battle. John was a Captain and served in Indian wars, Dunmore's War, Colonial wars, and the Revolutionary War. Peter Jr. died in Mason County and John died in Kanawha County, Virginia.

The husband of Peter's daughter Brigetta was killed by Indians. Brigetta was taken prisoner.

Peter V Bebber in the Maryland, Births and Christenings Index, 1662-1911

Name: Peter V Bebber Birth Date: 25 May 1695 Birth Place: Saint Stephens Parish, Cecil, Maryland Father's name: Isaac V Bebber Mother's name: Fronika FHL Film Number: 13887

Peter Van Bibber in the U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Name :Peter Van Bibber Birth Place: Pennsylvania Birth Year: 1695 Spouse Name: Ann Marriage Year: 1725 Number Pages: 1

Sources

1. ↑ Entered by Bob Fields, April 2, 2012

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