Lt. Col. Jacob Reed

A Patriot of the American Revolution for PENNSYLVANIA with the rank of LIEUTENANT COLONEL. DAR Ancestor # A094319

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On one occasion he was waylaid by Tories who being numerous and bold, shot him in the leg, tarred and feathered him, tied him to a tree, and commenced digging his grave as they proposed to kill and bury him. Before they could accomplish their deed, help arrived, and he was released. His persecutors escaped, but their property was subsequently confiscated..

                                       ------------------------------------------------------- JACOB REED was born in Philadelphia Co., Pa., June 30, 1730, and died in New Britain Township, Bucks Co., Pa., November 2, 1820. On May 6, 1777, he was commissioned Lieutenant-Colonel of the 1st Battalion of the Philadelphia County Militia.  He saw active service under Gen. Washington, participating in the Battles of Trenton, Germantown, and Brandywine.  After three years’ service as Lieutenant-Colonel he was elected Major of the 5th Battalion, Pennsylvania Troops, in which he served until the close of the war. (Pa. Archives, 2d Series, Vol. 13, pp. 589 and 590. Colonial Rec., Vol. 2, pp. 254, 293, and 301. Cert. of Pa. Librarian.)

Pennsylvania land records indicate that a Jacob Reed secured land in West Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, via warrant issued 1 Mar, 1743. The land was not surveyed until 29 May 1752, and patent issued 13 Jun 1754. Jacob Reed later deeded the land to Michael Deaser. Land warrants were only issued to men 18 years of age or older. Land issued to this particular Jacob Reed, and the record of Lieutenant-Colonel Jacob Reed, indicates that there were likely multiple Jacob Reeds living in Pennsylvania during the early to mid-1700s.

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A patriot and soldier of the Revolution.An officer of the Philadelphia County Militia.Served his country actively during the whole war.Participated in the battles of Trenton,Brandywine,Germantown,etc. Inscription: [front] Lieut. Colonel Jacob Reed Hatfield Twp. Philada. Co. Pa. A patriot and soldier of the revolution. An officer of the Philadelphia County militia Served his country actively during the whole war. Participated in the battles of Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, etc.

Jacob Reed Born in Salford Twp. Philada. Co. July 6, 1730 Died in New Britain Twp. Bucks Co. Nov. 2, 1820. His wife, Magdalena (Leidy) Reed Born in Franconia Twp. Philada. Co. Jan. 24, 1739 Died in New Britain Twp. Bucks Co. Aug. 5, 1804

[side] Erected by Franklin P. Reed Dr. W. H. Reed

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Dedicated under the auspices of the Historical Society of Montgomery Co. Pa. Oct. 8, A. D. 1901

A patriot and soldier of the Revolution.An officer of the Philadelphia County Militia.Served his country actively during the whole war.Participated in the battles of Trenton,Brandywine,Germantown,etc.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Sep 21 2019, 20:37:44 UTC

Birth: Jul. 6, 1730 Death: Nov. 2, 1820

A patriot and soldier of the Revolution.An officer of the Philadelphia County Militia.Served his country actively during the whole war.Participated in the battles of Trenton,Brandywine,Germantown,etc.

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Parents:

 Johannes Phillipp Reed (Rieth) (1698 - 1783)

 Feronca Berckysin Reed (1702 - 1792)

Spouse:

 Magdalena Leidy Reed (1739 - 1804)*

Children:

 Philip Reed (1756 - 1819)*

 Jacob Reed (1762 - 1846)*

 Catharine Reed Lindsey (1770 - 1844)*

Sibling:

 Jacob Reed (1730 - 1820)

 Margretha Reed Wink (1736 - ____)*

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Inscription: [front] Lieut. Colonel Jacob Reed Hatfield Twp. Philada. Co. Pa. A patriot and soldier of the revolution. An officer of the Philadelphia County militia Served his country actively during the whole war. Participated in the battles of Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, etc.

[back] Jacob Reed Born in Salford Twp. Philada. Co. July 6, 1730 Died in New Britain Twp. Bucks Co. Nov. 2, 1820. His wife, Magdalena (Leidy) Reed Born in Franconia Twp. Philada. Co. Jan. 24, 1739 Died in New Britain Twp. Bucks Co. Aug. 5, 1804

[side] Erected by Franklin P. Reed Dr. W. H. Reed

[side] Dedicated under the auspices of the Historical Society of Montgomery Co. Pa. Oct. 8, A. D. 1901

Burial: Immanuel Leidys Church Cemetery Souderton Montgomery County Pennsylvania, USA

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