Rudolph was the son of Melchior Detweiler. The name of Rudolph's wife is unknown and she is not buried next to Rudolph. Most likely she died while they were living in Berks County. About 1790, Rudolph moved along with his son Christian Detweiler and Christian's family from Berks Co, PA to eventually settle in Brady Township, Huntingdon Co, PA. Rudolph and his wife had seven children: Christian, Catherine, Mary, Jacob, Rudolph, Henry, and Elizabeth. Rudolph was buried in the Detweiler Family Cemetery located north of highway 665 between Sharpsburg, PA and Allensville, PA. There are 5 generations of Rudolph's descendants buried in this cemetery.
Rudolph was the son of Melchior Detweiler. The name of Rudolph's wife is unknown and she is not buried next to Rudolph. Most likely she died while they were living in Berks County. About 1790, Rudolph moved along with his son Christian Detweiler and Christian's family from Berks Co, PA to eventually settle in Brady Township, Huntingdon Co, PA. Rudolph and his wife had seven children: Christian, Catherine, Mary, Jacob, Rudolph, Henry, and Elizabeth. Rudolph was buried in the Detweiler Family Cemetery located north of highway 665 between Sharpsburg, PA and Allensville, PA. There are 5 generations of Rudolph's descendants buried in this cemetery.
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1798
Gravesite Details
Rudolph's headstone shows a death year of 1798. He actually died in September, 1797.
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