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Johann Dietrich Gaumer Jr. |
Johann Dietrich Gaumer Jr. was born on Oct. 15, 1760 in Macungie Township, Northampton County, PA, a son of Johann Dietrich and Maria "Elizabeth" (Meinert) Gaumer Sr. Evidence suggests he was a Revolutionary War veteran.
He was baptized the following New Year’s Day.
On Feb. 1, 1791, he married Rebecca Margaretha Strunck ( ? -1836), at Amity, Berks County, PA. They had three children – Elizabeth Gaumer, Rebecca Gaumer and Amos Gaumer.
They lived in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.
Johann Dietrich died in 1818.
His widow Rebecca Margaretha outlived him by 18 years, and died in 1836. Their burial sites are unknown.
Also not known are the fates of their children.
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