John George Morr

died while visiting in Freeburg; resided in Centre Co PA before death.

spouse, Catharine Dieffenbach, b. 28 Mar 1766 in Tulpehehocken Twp, Bucks Co. PA

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John George married Catherine Dieffenbach; he was a private in the Revolutionary War and was at Chadd's Ford during the Battle of the Brandywine, 11 September 1777. On 28 May 1792 they purchased a tract of land in Northumberland (Potter Twp.) (Now Centre Co,) PA. 100 acres & 78 perches. The property called "Morr Hall". On 1 April 1794 they sold it and moved to near Freesburg PA. and on 19 Nov. 1808 they repurchased the old farm and add 113/4 acres to it. On 28 May 1813 they purchased the Hostetter Farm so he could carry on his business. The panic of 1815-1825 put him in insolvency and George Meyers bought the farm in 1827. They were members of the Lutheran Chruch at Freesburg PA. He and Catherine had twelve children. In 1828 Catherine went to Ashland Co. OH. with her son Andrew. Catherine is buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Ashland Co., OH

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