Christopher was actually born on the Ship Edinburgh in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. When he was old enough, he was indentured to learn a trade at Hamburg, Berks County. He was a Revolutionary War soldier, served for a time in the militia and after his death, his widow Margaret received a pension. He married Margaret Sidtler. Abt 1795 he came with his family to Muncy Valley and settled on a tract of land, supposed to belong to the State, just back of Hughesville. While preparing a home he found hospitable shelter with the family of the father of the late Jacob Hill, who had come some time before them from the same county. After building his house he was forced to abandon it, as well as the land, on acount of a prior claim, forfeiting all that had been done by way of improvement.
After this unlucky experience Christoph removed to the elevated land, two and one-half miles south of Muncy, and built a house by the road leading to Milton. Here this family grew up and were received into Immanuel's Lutheran Church, All continued to live in the same community, except one son, who removed to Juniata County, where the family is now represented in the Lutheran church. Some of the family took a deep interest in Immanuel's Church in every period of its history. The family has one representative in the Lutheran ministry, Rev. J. B. Dimm, D.D. Source: "History of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania".
The original grave marker was carved by his son Simon and he also carved out of the cornerstones of the church. Source: Carolyn F. Betts.
After this unlucky experience Christoph removed to the elevated land, two and one-half miles south of Muncy, and built a house by the road leading to Milton. Here this family grew up and were received into Immanuel's Lutheran Church, All continued to live in the same community, except one son, who removed to Juniata County, where the family is now represented in the Lutheran church. Some of the family took a deep interest in Immanuel's Church in every period of its history. The family has one representative in the Lutheran ministry, Rev. J. B. Dimm, D.D. Source: "History of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania".
The original grave marker was carved by his son Simon and he also carved out of the cornerstones of the church. Source: Carolyn F. Betts.
Christopher was actually born on the Ship Edinburgh in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. When he was old enough, he was indentured to learn a trade at Hamburg, Berks County. He was a Revolutionary War soldier, served for a time in the militia and after his death, his widow Margaret received a pension. He married Margaret Sidtler. Abt 1795 he came with his family to Muncy Valley and settled on a tract of land, supposed to belong to the State, just back of Hughesville. While preparing a home he found hospitable shelter with the family of the father of the late Jacob Hill, who had come some time before them from the same county. After building his house he was forced to abandon it, as well as the land, on acount of a prior claim, forfeiting all that had been done by way of improvement.
After this unlucky experience Christoph removed to the elevated land, two and one-half miles south of Muncy, and built a house by the road leading to Milton. Here this family grew up and were received into Immanuel's Lutheran Church, All continued to live in the same community, except one son, who removed to Juniata County, where the family is now represented in the Lutheran church. Some of the family took a deep interest in Immanuel's Church in every period of its history. The family has one representative in the Lutheran ministry, Rev. J. B. Dimm, D.D. Source: "History of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania".
The original grave marker was carved by his son Simon and he also carved out of the cornerstones of the church. Source: Carolyn F. Betts.
After this unlucky experience Christoph removed to the elevated land, two and one-half miles south of Muncy, and built a house by the road leading to Milton. Here this family grew up and were received into Immanuel's Lutheran Church, All continued to live in the same community, except one son, who removed to Juniata County, where the family is now represented in the Lutheran church. Some of the family took a deep interest in Immanuel's Church in every period of its history. The family has one representative in the Lutheran ministry, Rev. J. B. Dimm, D.D. Source: "History of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania".
The original grave marker was carved by his son Simon and he also carved out of the cornerstones of the church. Source: Carolyn F. Betts.
Inscription
77y 8m
Gravesite Details
Revolutionary War marker; old slate marker and newer one
Family Members
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