Peter Trexler

A Patriot of the American Revolution for PENNSYLVANIA. DAR Ancestor # A115061

From Morton Montgomery Biographical Annals, early 1900s: Peter Trexler, son of Peter the emigrant, was born 11 Feb. 1721 and was bequeathed the homestead near Breinigsville, which had been deeded to him in 1748. He became a man of considerable importance and was Justice of the Peace from 1752 to 1776 and, as such, under the colonial system, sat in the courts at Easton. The first election in Northampton county occurred 1 Oct. 1752, many of the voters being obliged to travel 25 miles to deposit their ballots. The opposing parties were the Irish and German settlers. Peter Trexler was elected one of the three county commissioners. He was a frugal man of methodical habits and in favor of education. When compelled to be away from home to attend court, he filled his saddlebags with provision so he could board himself. When schools were established in Pa. by the English nobility for the purpose of teaching the English language, Peter Trexler was made one of the trustees of the William Parsons School at Easton. Peter died 25 Aug. 1798 and was buried in the family cemetery on the home farm. He married Catharine Winck, born 7 Aug. 1728 and died 14 Aug. 1815, aged 87 years, daughter of Casper and Gertrude (Kemp) Winck. According to the Lehigh Church Book, at her death she left 62 grandchildren and 79 great-grandchildren. Seven children (3 sons and 4 daughters) survived Peter Trexler. The sons were: Peter, Jonathan and John. The daughters were: Maria Christine (born 3 Nov. 1753, married 13 Aug. 1776 to Peter Haas, and died 13 Sep. 1829, the mother of 10 children); Mrs. Philip Fogel; Mrs. Henry Grim; and one of whom there is no record.

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