Martin Shirk Wenger

A Patriot of the American Revolution for Pennsylvania with the rank of Private. DAR Ancestor #: A122866

Martin was the 1st Wenger in Franklin County. He had come to America with his parents in 1748, living in what is now the Jonestown area of Lebanon County until he moved to Franklin County.

In Franklin County, he was a farmer and owned the hemp mill. He was also the fist supervisor of Greene Twonship. Martin is buried in Brinzer's Cemetery, (outside of Chambersburg, Pa )on the land which was once his farm. His 1st wife is buried next to him and it is presumed that his 2nd wife (Katherine Funck) is also. No headstone exsits for Katherine. Numerous Wengers and their descendants are buried in the cemetery.

Martin's name is listed among the children on the Hans Wenger Memorial at the Wenger Meeting House in Jonestown, Pa. That memorial was erected by Wenger. The names of the children of Hans who are presumed to be buried at the meeting house are marked with an *. Since Martin is buried in Brinzer Cemetery in Franklin Co., his name does not have an * on the memorial in Lebanon Co.

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Parents:

 Hans Wenger (1705 - 1772)

 Anna Wenger (1705 - 1771)

Spouse:

 Anna Gingrich Wenger (1743 - 1793)*

*Calculated relationship

Inscription: Martin Wenger Gestorben Ten 28 1815

Note: Gestorben is German for died; he and numerous descendants are buried on what was Martin's farm.

Burial: Brinzer-Brainer Cemetery Chambersburg Franklin County Pennsylvania, USA

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Created by: wanda nitterhouse Record added: Sep 26, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 117665109