Peter Eby

Birth: Nov. 11, 1742 Lancaster County Pennsylvania, USA Death: Nov. 24, 1819 Lancaster County Pennsylvania, USA

Peter was the fourth child and third son of Christian and Elizabeth (Mayer) Eby. Shortly before his 14th birthday, Peter's father died. Peter's brother Christian, who was just 22 years old, assumed the role of head of the family.

When Peter reached the age of majority, he received at least £132 as his share of his father's estate and began acquiring property in Warwick Township. Tax records show that by 1770 he owned 290 acres.

Between 1762 and 1766, Peter married Veronica, daughter of Michael and Magdalena Donner and widow of Daniel Brubaker. She brought three children to the marriage: Anna, John and Daniel. Together, Peter and Veronica had four children: Peter Jr., Joseph, Abraham, and Elizabeth.

Peter Eby was a wealthy and respected member of his community. His name appears on many legal documents as witness, arbiter, executor, administrator, and guardian. Nonetheless, he was frequently misidentified in early genealogical works.

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Parents:

 Christian Eby (1698 - 1756)

 Elizabeth Mayer Eby (1708 - 1787)

Spouse:

 Veronica Donner Brubacher (1727 - 1805)*

Children:

 Peter Eby (1766 - 1836)*

 Elisabeth Eby Long (1769 - ____)*

 Joseph Eby (1772 - 1854)*

 Abraham Eby (1778 - 1852)*

Siblings:

 Christian Eby (1734 - 1807)*

 Barbara Eby Hershey (1740 - 1816)*

 Peter Eby (1742 - 1819)

 Samuel Eby (1752 - 1824)*

• Calculated relationship

Inscription: Hier Ruhen/die Gebein Von/PETER EBY Er/War Gebohren den/11ten November Im/Jahr 1742. Gestor/ben den 24ten/November Im Jahr/1819. Sein Alter/War 77 Jahr Und/2 Tag

Here lies the body of Peter Eby. He was born on the 11th of November in the year 1742. Died the 27th of November in the year 1819. His age was 77 years and 2 days.

Burial: Steinmetz Cemetery Brickerville Lancaster County Pennsylvania, USA

Created by: Denise Witwer Lahr Record added: Oct 15, 2010 Find A Grave Memorial# 60141242

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