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Joseph Yeager 1739–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Sep 1739

Birth Location: Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 2 Feb 1838

Death Location: Masontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Father: Hanss Yeager

Mother: Maria Reichert

Spouse(s): Katarina Yeager

Children(s): Peter Yeager

In 1739, Joseph Yeager entered the world in Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Hanss Martin Yeager And Maria Barbara Reichert. In 1790, Joseph Yeager resided in Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1810, Joseph Yeager resided in German, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States. Joseph Yeager married Katarina Elizabet Becker Yeager, and had children including Peter Yeager. Joseph Yeager passed away in 1838 in Masontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1739, Joseph Yeager entered the world in Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Hanss Martin Yeager And Maria Barbara Reichert.
  • In 1790, Joseph Yeager resided in Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1810, Joseph Yeager resided in German, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Joseph Yeager married Katarina Elizabet Becker Yeager, and had children including Peter Yeager.
  • Joseph Yeager passed away in 1838 in Masontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

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Children(s)

Joseph Yeager's Ancestors

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Joseph Yeager
1739–1838
Birth Place: Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Hanss Martin Yeager
1698–1781
Usingen, Hochtaunuskreis, Hessen, Germany
Maria (Barbara) Reichert
1703–1761
Anspach, Hochtaunuskreis, Hessen, Germany
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Yeager's Descendants

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Joseph Yeager (28 Sep 1739–2 Feb 1838) m. Katarina (Elizabet Becker) Yeager (21 Jul 1743–1766)
  1. 1. Peter Yeager 1770–1825 m. Anna (Maria) Waltzer 1775–
    1. 1. George Yager 1792–1854 m. Margaret Craig 1796–1871
      1. 1. Thomas (Benton) Yager 1840–1884 m. Eve (Melinda) Shoffner 1836–1922
        1. 1. Martin (C) Yager 1878–1957 m. Mary (Katherine) Crenshaw 1883–1981

Joseph Yeager's Timeline

4 Records

1739
28 Sep 1739
Birth of Joseph Yeager in Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1790
1790
Age 51
Joseph Yeager resided here in Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1810
1810
Age 71
Joseph Yeager resided here in German, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
German, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1838
2 Feb 1838
Age 99
Death of Joseph Yeager in Masontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Masontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1739
    Event Place: Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 8; Page: 32; Image: 579; Family History Library Film: 0568148

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: German, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: German, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 54; Page: 950 1/2; Image: 00165; Family History Library Film: 0193680

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1838
    Event Place: Masontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Masontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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