Adam Eichelberger (Captain)

M, #234, b. 12 May 1739, d. 9 December 1787
Father*Philip Frederick Eichelberger b. 17 Apr 1693, d. 18 Sep 1776
Mother*Magdalene (__________) b. 1699, d. 1788
ChartsPedigree of Michael Frederick Haggerty (#1)
Pedigree of Michael Frederick Haggerty (#2)
Reference234 & 236
Source Adam Eichelberger (Captain) was Source Info from DAR records. 
Source He was Source Info from misc typed pages on Eichelberger - unknown author (Evd 48). 
Note* He Marr to Magdalene was second marriage. 
Story* Captain Adam Eichelberger served as Captain of Infantry 3rd Battalion of
York Co Pennsylvania from 25 Apr 1776 to close of Rev War.
From the "Eichelberger Family Record 1693-1900.
Historical Sketch of Philip Frederick Eichelberger who came from Ittlingen
Germany in 1728 and of his descendants; with a family register. Compiled by
A W Eichelberger, Hanover Pennsylvnia, Hanover Heral Print 1901.
Copy of Commission issued to Captain Adam Eichelberger as shown on page 74.
IN ASSEMBLY 25 Apr 1776.
To Adam Eichelberger, Esquire.
(Seal) We reposing especial trust and confidence in your Patriotism, Valour,
Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these presents, constitute and appoint you to
be Captain of a Company of foot in the third Battalion of Associators in the
County of York for the protection of this Province, against all hostile
Enterprises, and for the defence of American Liberty.
You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a Captain
as aforesaid by doing and performing all manner of Things thereunto belonging. And
we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers, under your
command, to be obedient to your Orders as their Captain. And you are to
observe and follow such orders and Directions, from Time to Time, as you shall
receive from the Assembly during their Sessions; and, in their Recess, from the
present or any future Committee of Safety appointed by the Assembly of this
Province, or from your superior Officer, according to the rules and Regulations
for the better Government of the Military Association in Pennsylvania, and pursuant
to the Trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in Force until revoked
by the Assembly, or by the present or any succeeding Committee of Safety.
Signed by Order of the Assembly,
John Morton, Speaker.
Also on page 74.
"He was a stanch and loyal son to this new Government, and that at a time when
loyalty meant a great deal when he knew that but a turn of affairs might have
made his dear ones homeless. He gave largely to the poor in York, at one single
time 5 pounds, 15 shillings and 6 pence, this at a time when money was scarce,
to relieve those bereft of their natural supporters by the call to arms. He
also gave largely at other times but only this time is the amount mentioned. He
sent with others, alms to those who suffered in other cities from the same
cause, and aided in collecting supplies for the army. In battles, where he
led his soldiers, Captain Adam is described as the bravest of brave leaders,
'fear had no part in him' and like one of Napoleon's generals he 'faced death
with a lover's smile and embrace.' The last two years of his life, he was sent
to the Assembly."
 
Note He Nathan Sweet Jr's ID # 106. 
Relation* He was Relation 5G Grf x2. 
Source* He was Source Gedcom from Nathan Sweet Jr. 
Birth*12 May 1739 He was born on 12 May 1739 at Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania. 
Marriage*1761 He married Magdalene Bechtel in 1761. 
Death*9 December 1787 Adam Eichelberger (Captain) died on 9 December 1787 at Manheim Twp, York, Pennsylvania, at age 48. 

Family

Magdalene Bechtel b. 6 Dec 1742, d. 31 Dec 1821
Marriage*1761 He married Magdalene Bechtel in 1761. 
Children
Last Edited18 Jun 1999