Other Events and Attributes:

• Emigration: 22 Nov 1752
• Military Begining: 1778, Oath of allegiance, Revolutionary War, Berk Co. Oaths of Allegiance, P. 145, Historical Soc. of PA
• Anecdote: Aft 10 Sep 1803

Notes:

arrived in the colonies on ship "Phoenix", Nov. 22, 1752 from port of Rotterdam - source "a collection of 30,000 names of immigrants in Pennsylvania, p 298, 1727-1772
Fought in Revolutionary War (Trained Recruits)
Tradition has it that Jacob Lupfer, Sr., having had military serv in Europe, took an active part in helping to train the raw recruits the beginning of the Revolutionary War. His own sons, Casper, Jo and Jacob Jr. were among those he helped to train. He, himself, to the Oath of Allegiance during the Revolutionary War before Dan Rothermel in Berks Co. on May 30, 1778. (Berks Co. Oaths of Allegiance, page 145, Historical Society of Pa.)

arrived on the ship Phoenix, Ruben Honor, Captain. From Rotterdam, last from Cawes. Arrived Nov. 22, 1722

Emigration:
Came to America on the ship Phoenix

Anecdote:
Hans Jacob Luper was a sturdy pioneer of strong character and influence, always ready to aid a good cause, eger to serve the young country, loyal to the church, industrious, thrifty, and honorable in his dealings with his fellows. He belonged to the German Reformed Church. When he died on Sept. 10, 1803, he left a goodly estate, but better than that, he left a good name to be honored by his descendants.

Hans married Kumbert, Anna in 1757. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Luper, Anna Catherine was born on 26 May 1758; died on 30 Apr 1793.
2. Luper, Elizabeth was born on 7 Aug 1759; died on 9 Aug 1759.
3. Luper, Casper was born on 10 Oct 1760; died on 5 Mar 1846.
4. Luper, John was born on 4 May 1762; died on 26 Jun 1826.
5. Luper, Elizabeth was born on 20 Apr 1764.
6. Luper, Senator Johan Jacob was born on 12 Aug 1765 in Harmonsburg, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; died on 3 Apr 1838 in Crawford, Pennsylvania.
7. Luper, Anna Magdalene was born on 16 Oct 1768.
8. Luper, Anna Maria was born on 12 Mar 1774.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Abt 1700, Birmensdorf, Kt. Zurich, Switzerland

Notes:

Property owner, in Birmensdorf, Kt. Zurich, Switzerland

Hans married Stulz, Katharina on 15 Dec 1706 in Switzerland. Katharina was born on 25 Dec 1681 in Wettschwill, Canton, Zurich, Switzerland; died in 1725 in Birmensdorf, Kt. Zurich, Switzerland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Abt 1706, Wettschwill, Kt., Zurich

Notes:

Listed in SAR application 79194

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Abt 1670, Birmensdorf, Kt. Zurich, Switzerland

Caspar married Wismerin, Adelheit on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Abt 1672, Birmensdorf, Kt. Zurich, Switzerland

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• Residence: Abt 1630, Birmensdorf, Kt. Zurich, Switzerland

Hans married Maurerin, Regula in [J] 2 Feb 1636. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Bef 1636, Aeschbei Birmensdorf., Switzerland

Hans married Huserin, Katharina on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]