Johann Peter Ruth1

#211, b. circa 1700, d. 14 September 1771
Johann Peter Ruth|b. c 1700\nd. 14 Sep 1771|p211.htm|Joh Melchoir Ruth|b. 8 Mar 1663|p1263.htm|Maria Catharina Trein|b. May 1657\nd. 26 Aug 1735|p1264.htm|Hans Adam (Ruden) Ruth||p1282.htm|Catharina Unknown||p1283.htm|||||||
  • Birth*: Johann Peter Ruth was born circa 1700 at Steinberg, Saarland, Germany.2,3
  • He was the son of Joh Melchoir Ruth and Maria Catharina Trein.1
  • Marriage*: Johann Peter Ruth married Anna Sophia Lauer on 15 February 1724 at Wolfersweiler, Saarland, Germany.4
  • Immigration*: Johann Peter Ruth and Anna Sophia Lauer immigrated on 18 September 1733 to Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, US; Immigrated from Walhausen, sailed on Penn Merchant from Rotterdam, via Plymouth England. Christian Lauer also on board. Settled on the Cacoosing Creek in Cumru twp, Berks Co. PA. Possessed over 900 acres of land at time of death in 1771. Survived by wife Catharine,
    children: Michael, Jacob, Christian, Peter, George, John, Henry, Francis, Catharine, Mary, Barbara, Eva, Magdalena, Margaret. Mane Addams of Hull House fame was a granddaughter of Barbara Ruth. The family attended nearby Hain's Reformed Church. Mrs. Tillie R. Reber, West Reading, is family historian.5,4
  • Residence*: Johann Peter Ruth resided in 1748 at Cacoosing Creek, Cumru, Berks, PA, US; Owned 900+ acres; town of Sinking Spring was once the sole property of the Ruth family.6,4
  • Deed*: He was given a deed on 1 December 1752 at Heidelberg (Hain's) Church, Heidelberg, Berks, PA, US; Church built on 4 acres deeded to Peter Ruth, Casper Hain, Paul Lengle, & John Eaker.4
  • Marriage*: He married Catharine Meyer, daughter of Peter Meyer, before 1770; Cath was 2nd wife.2
  • Note*: Johann Peter Ruth Issue: Michael, Jacob, Christian, Peter, George, John, Henry, Francis, Catharine, Mary, Barbara, Eva, Magdalena, Margaret. Jane Addams of Hull House fame was a granddaughter of Barbara Ruth and ggd of Peter Ruth. in 1771 at Cacoosing Creek, Cumru, Berks, PA, US.7
  • Death*: He died on 14 September 1771 at Cacoosing Creek, Cumru, Berks, PA, US.6,3

Family 1: Anna Sophia Lauer b. 4 Mar 1703

Family 2: Catharine Meyer

Citations:

  1. [S232] Akerboom, Descendents of Peter and Anna Sophia (Lauer) Ruth , Reference no. 929.R974 (n.pub.),pg 3 & 7; The Historical Society of York County, 250 East Market Street, York, York, PA, US.
  2. [S119] Submissions, Family Group Sheets (250 E. Market Street York, PA 17403: York County Heritage Trust), Mr. Richard J. Shue 841 Linden Ave. York, PA 17404 cites The Kings of York Co.; The Historical Society of York County.
  3. [S232] Akerboom, Descendents of Peter and Anna Sophia (Lauer) Ruth , Reference no. 929.R974 (n.pub.),pg 3; The Historical Society of York County, 250 East Market Street, York, York, PA, US.
  4. [S232] Akerboom, Descendents of Peter and Anna Sophia (Lauer) Ruth , Reference no. 929.R974 (n.pub.),pg 3; The Historical Society of York County, 250 East Market Street, York, York, PA, US.
  5. [S122] Ralph B. Strassburger and William J. Hinke, Pennsylvania German Pioneers (Norristown, PA: Pennsylvania German Society, 1934),pg 305; 1733; Family History Center, 4100 St. John's Lane, Ellicott City, Howard, MD, US.
  6. [S122] Ralph B. Strassburger and William J. Hinke, Pennsylvania German Pioneers (Norristown, PA: Pennsylvania German Society, 1934),pg 305 Note; Family History Center, 4100 St. John's Lane, Ellicott City, Howard, MD, US.
  7. [S122] Ralph B. Strassburger and William J. Hinke, Pennsylvania German Pioneers (Norristown, PA: Pennsylvania German Society, 1934),pg 305; Family History Center, 4100 St. John's Lane, Ellicott City, Howard, MD, US.
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