The Geist Relation states that Conrad was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania. However, Conrad's father Mathias purchased 177 acres in Frederick Township, Philadelphia County, including a copper mine, in April 1773. So Conrad's exact place of birth still needs to be proved.
In 1800, Conrad and young wife Maria lived in Frederick Township. In 1810 and 1820, they lived in New Hanover Township, where they farmed and had a gristmill on Swamp Creek.
Conrad's estate papers show that he died leaving a widow Maria and nine children: Daniel, Henry, Samuel, Elisabeth, Matthias, Maria, Catharine, Conrad, and Isaac. The last five were still minors. He owned 47 acres of land with dwelling, grist mill, saw mill, and plantation, plus 5 acres of woodland, all in New Hanover Township.
In 1800, Conrad and young wife Maria lived in Frederick Township. In 1810 and 1820, they lived in New Hanover Township, where they farmed and had a gristmill on Swamp Creek.
Conrad's estate papers show that he died leaving a widow Maria and nine children: Daniel, Henry, Samuel, Elisabeth, Matthias, Maria, Catharine, Conrad, and Isaac. The last five were still minors. He owned 47 acres of land with dwelling, grist mill, saw mill, and plantation, plus 5 acres of woodland, all in New Hanover Township.
The Geist Relation states that Conrad was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania. However, Conrad's father Mathias purchased 177 acres in Frederick Township, Philadelphia County, including a copper mine, in April 1773. So Conrad's exact place of birth still needs to be proved.
In 1800, Conrad and young wife Maria lived in Frederick Township. In 1810 and 1820, they lived in New Hanover Township, where they farmed and had a gristmill on Swamp Creek.
Conrad's estate papers show that he died leaving a widow Maria and nine children: Daniel, Henry, Samuel, Elisabeth, Matthias, Maria, Catharine, Conrad, and Isaac. The last five were still minors. He owned 47 acres of land with dwelling, grist mill, saw mill, and plantation, plus 5 acres of woodland, all in New Hanover Township.
In 1800, Conrad and young wife Maria lived in Frederick Township. In 1810 and 1820, they lived in New Hanover Township, where they farmed and had a gristmill on Swamp Creek.
Conrad's estate papers show that he died leaving a widow Maria and nine children: Daniel, Henry, Samuel, Elisabeth, Matthias, Maria, Catharine, Conrad, and Isaac. The last five were still minors. He owned 47 acres of land with dwelling, grist mill, saw mill, and plantation, plus 5 acres of woodland, all in New Hanover Township.
Inscription
Hier ruhen die Gebeine des
verstorbenen Conrad Geist
Sohn von Matthias Geist und seiner
Ehefrau Elisabeth. Er wurde
gebohren den 18ten April 1773. Im
Jahr 1797 den 16ten April begab er
sich in den Stand der Ehe mit
Maria Grof. Lebten bei einander 30
Jahre und starb den 16ten Junius
im Jahr 1827. ist alt worden
54 Jahre 2 Monate weniger 2 Tage
Gravesite Details
Buried in original burial grounds in front of Falkner Swamp Reformed Church. Stones re-set in rear of churchyard.
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