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Elizabeth (1Christian) Ritschart
Elizabeth Ritschart was born 8/24/1738 Oberhoffen, Bern, Switzerland. Sometime between 1740 and 1756, Elizabeth immigrated to America with her family to Berks Co PA/
In about 1756 in Berks Co PA, Elizabeth married Jacob Blessing b. 1728 Duchy of Wurttemburg.
By 12/1782, Jacob and family migrated from Pennsylvania to Shenandoah Co VA. Where he served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. [Blessing Migration Map]
Jacob died 1790 in Shenandoah Co VA. And, Elizabeth died after 1800 in Shenandoah Co VA.
| Will Extract Shenandoah Co VA: Jacob Blessing, yeoman and Wife, Elizabeth Sons: Jacob; Lewis; John: Henry: Abraham Daus: Elizabeth; Barbara; Magdalene; Catharine; and Christina. Exors: Sons, Jacob and Lewis. Wit: Sebation Stigeler, George Weaver, Sen and John Stigeler. Dated: 25 Feb 1790 and Proved: 5 April 1790. |
Born 8/24/1738 Oberhoffen, Bern, Switzerland
Immigrated between 1740 - 1756 to Berks Co PA
1752 Berks formed from Bucks, Lancaster, & Philadelphia counties
Married c. 1756 Berks Co PA to Jacob Blessing b. 1728 Duchy of Wurttemburg
Migrated between 1770 & 1776 to Shenandoah Co VA
Died after 1800 Shenandoah Co VA
