Jacob Graffius 1770-1825

Jacob Graffius

son of Martin & Anna Catharina Graffius

Born: February 24 1770

Died: June 5, 1827

Married

Children:

Sarah -1881 m. William Harris

Name: Johann Jacob Graffius

Birth Date: 24 Feb 1770

Event Type: Baptism

Baptism Date: 14 Mar 1770

Baptism Place: York, York, Pennsylvania

Father Name: Martin Graffius

Mother Name: Anna Catharina

Organization Name: Trinity Reformed Church (United Church of Christ)


Buried in Williamsport Cemetery

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From the History Of Lycoming County:

WILLIAM HARRIS was born in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, son of John and Susan (Scott) Harris. He was educated in the country schools. He married Sarah, a daughter of Jacob Grafius; they were the parents of four children: Catherine, who married Dr. A. S. Rhoads; Sarah S., who married Charles Stewart; Jacob G., who married Phoebe Shultz, and John, who married Mary White. Mr. Harris was a shoemaker by trade. He was employed for many years as a clerk in Mr. Grafius’s store in Williamsport. He served one term as commissioner of Lycoming county, and was elected sheriff of the county. He died, July 31, 1835, while serving, in the latter office. Mrs. Harris died, December 16, 1881. Both were highly respected by the community in which they resided So many years.

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Martin Nicholas Graffius was born 2 May 1722 in , , France. He died 20 May 1790 in Standing Stone, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Martin married Anne Catharine UNKNOWN.

Children:

Nicholas Graffius was born 17 Apr 1746.
Peter Graffius was born 19 Apr 1749.
Rebecca Graffius was born 18 Apr 1751.
John Graffius was born 24 Feb 1754. He died 1 Jan 1826.
Abraham Graffius was born 22 Aug 1756.
Mary Graffius was born 18 Mar 1759 and died 24 Mar 1838.
Elizabeth Graffius was born 29 Aug 1762. She died 18 Oct 1789.
Catherine Graffius was born 23 Oct 1765.
Martin Graffius was born 10 Nov 1767. He died 9 Oct 1846

Jacob Graffius was born 21 Feb 1770.