from contributor #48369979:
"Jacob Schmitt, Sr. and his wife Rosana were the earliest settlers in the region of Bedford County that would later become Freedom Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania. They homesteaded at the foot of Blue Knob mountain in 1774, and until 1785, their closest neighbors were located in Frankstown, Johnstown and Bedford. The Schmitt homestead included, in addition to the log house and barn, a cider press and blacksmith shop. Jacob served in the Bedford County Militia during the American Revolutionary War."
from contributor #49376371:
"The third child is not included: Agnes Elizabeth. She was born 02 Sep 1782. She died 01 Mar 1855."
from contributor #48369979:
"Jacob Schmitt, Sr. and his wife Rosana were the earliest settlers in the region of Bedford County that would later become Freedom Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania. They homesteaded at the foot of Blue Knob mountain in 1774, and until 1785, their closest neighbors were located in Frankstown, Johnstown and Bedford. The Schmitt homestead included, in addition to the log house and barn, a cider press and blacksmith shop. Jacob served in the Bedford County Militia during the American Revolutionary War."
from contributor #49376371:
"The third child is not included: Agnes Elizabeth. She was born 02 Sep 1782. She died 01 Mar 1855."
Gravesite Details
Listed by another submitter as buried in Smith Family Cemetery, Smith Corner, Freedom Twp., Blair Co., PA. Cemetery on private property and not accessible. Owner has no interest in maintaining the cemetery and has removed most of the tombstones.