Served in the Berks County Militia as a Captain during the Revolutionary War.
Served in the Berks County Militia as a Captain during the Revolutionary War.
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Jacob son of Jeremiah Shappelle born in Wuttenberg Germany Feb. 5, 1744 died Sept. 11, 1826. A pioneer of Windsor Twp. He worshipped in first log meeting-house in 1761. A member of the building committee for the larger (Zion Church) in 1771. His wife Susanna was born Feb. 7, 1751. Their children - Peter Apr. 19, 1770 - Lieut. Col. Jeremiah Mar. 20, 1774 - Daniel and Hannah
Hier ruhet Jacob Schappele - Er wurde geboren den 2ten February 1744 im Wertemberg Deutschland und starb den 11ten September 1826 - War alt worden 82 jahre 7 Monate u 9 Tage
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