1. | Griesemer Caspar was born 13 Mar 1714, Lampertheim, Palatinate, Germany (son of Griesemer Johann Valentine and Kern Anna Margarete); died Dec 1794, Berks Co, Oley Twp, PA; was buried 1794, Oley Cemetery. Notes:
“Church Records: Adams, Berks & Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania 1729-1881” Burial on March 1, 1794 in Schwartzwald Reformed Church in Berks Co, PA.
Casper has a nice plaque erected for him as the pogenitor of the Griesemer's in Pennsylvania. Plaque notes him as a French Huguenot pioneer who traveled to America from the Palatinate in 1730, on the ship "Thistle." He received a 50 acre land warrant in Philadelphia County on 22 November 1737. Casper and Rebecca established their homestead on land of Rebecca's father, which Rebecca inherited in 1749 when her father died. Casper purchased additional land in 1754. The 1767 Tax List has him owning 25 acres in West District Township, probably his father's land. Casper was buried on the homestead when he died in 1794. However, his remains were later removed in 1870 and buried at Oley Cemetery by concerned descendants.
Buried:
Spangville, Berks Co, PA
Caspar married Eschman (Ashman) Rebecca Abt 1745, Berks Co, Oley Twp, PA. Rebecca (daughter of Eschman (Ashman) Abraham and Unknown Elizabeth) was born 14 May 1723, Berks Co, PA; died 14 Feb 1810, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- Griesemer Abraham was born 1746, Berks Co, Oley Twp, PA; died Bef 1791.
- Griesemer John was born 1748, Oley Twp, Berks Co, PA; died 16 Nov 1801.
- Griesemer Peter was born 28 Nov 1751, Oley Twp, Berks Co, PA; died 2 Aug 1811; was buried , Oley Cemetery.
- Griesemer Valentine was born Abt 1753, Oley Twp, Berks Co, PA; died Bef 25 Oct 1776.
- Griesemer Elizabeth was born Abt 1755, Berks Co, Oley Twp, PA.
- Griesemer Jacob was born Mar 1758, Berks Co, Oley Twp, PA; died 11 Nov 1825, Berks Co, Oley Twp, PA.
- Griesemer Anna Margaret was born Abt 1760, Berks Co, Oley Twp, PA; died 1818.
- Griesemer Anna Maria was born Abt 1762, Berks Co, Oley Twp, PA.
- Griesemer Susanna was born Abt 1764, Oley Twp, Berks Co, PA.
- Griesemer Mary Eva was born Abt 1766, Oley Twp, Berks Co, PA.
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