Johann Michael Kegereis, Jr.

A Patriot of the American Revolution for PENNSYLVANIA with the rank of Private. DAR Ancestor # A064055

per Tom Hartman GEDCOM 18 AUG 1997 (Ghigau@aol.com)

will, 1804, Bk H, Vol 1, Pg. 476

11 Mar 1804: dies of dropsy; 56.11.10

Military 1776, Clear Ridge, Bedford Co., PA

Source: DAR PATRIOT INDEX - CENTENNIAL EDITION - Part 2, pg. 1644. Pvt.

Will 1804; Lancaster Co., PA

Source: AN INDEX TO THE WILL BOOKS AND INTESTATE RECORDS: Lancaster Co., PA 1729-1850

Source page:pg 476, bk H, Vol. 1. Kegerise, Michael Sr.

15 JUN 1799

Schwartzwald Reformed Church, Exeter Twp., Berks Co., PA

possibly b. March 29, 1747

[Harriett Worrell descendant report [worrell@middletown-mo.net] Apr 2000]

possible cause of death: drowning

He served in the American Revolution (Nicholas) Michael Lutz's co. per Penna. Archives, Ser. 5, Vol 7-----305, 1189, 1138

Also 5th Co., 3rd Battalion, Lancaster Co. Militia, 1782.

Cocalico Twp., ---Copy of will, Dept of Archives, date Mar 21, 1804

Listed in Daughter of American Colonists, Vol IV, p 193

Michael signed Oath of Allegiance Nov 3, 1778, Registrars office, Lancaster Court House. Book L, p.38

He is cited in Ellis & Evans History of Lancaster Co., p 335 or 835

Ann Morel states Michael & Margaretha were married Sep 1, 1767

Henry A. Focht states that Michael & Agnes had a son Michael, b. 29 Mar 1747 Germany & that it died.

Wonder if this is an error and this is that Michael. Age seems right and Henry does not list another son who was born before they left Germany. However, there would still be enough time after birth of child in 1748 (died) for him to have been born there. Information sasys that he was about 2 years old when he came to America. Michael also married an Elizabeth Jorg who survived.