Frederick Kerchner's Gravestone
Revolutionary War SoldierPrivate, Berks Co PA Militia
15 Mar 1750 - 10 Aug 1828
Row 13 Grave Marker 22
Buried at Huff's Church Cemetery
Village of Huff's Church, Berks County, PA
Grave has been re-registered by me with the
Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Society
in a new database started by the SAR.
An SAR grave marker is next to the tombstone.
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More details on Frederick Kerchner
Inscription in German
Hier
ruhen die Gebeine von
Friederich Kerchner
Er wurde geboren den 15
Martz 1750 und ist Gestorben
den 10 August 1828 nach dem
er sein Alter gebracht auf 78
Jahr 1 Monat und 26 Tage.
(The text of a religious verse follows which I cannot read.)
English Translation
Here rests the remains of
Friederich Kerchner
He was born on 15 March 1750
and he died on 10 August 1828
after coming to be the age of 78
years, 1 month, and 26 days.
Links to other surnames of prime genealogical interest to me:
Kerchner Genealogy Home Page.
Laudenslager Genealogy Home Page.
Lucy Ann Walbert Genealogy Home Page.
Other reports written by me:
18th Century PA German Naming Customs
18th Century PA German Nicknames
PA Dutch Are Of German Heritage, Not Dutch
Kerchner and Kershner Are Different German Family Names
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Charles F. Kerchner, Jr.
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