Anna Margarette HANKSKNECHT

Anna married Hans Adam BUDINGER on 28 Dec 1724 in Durstel, Alsace, Germany. Hans (son of Peter BIETINGER and Mary Sabina BRAUM) was born on 3 Nov 1698 in Ottwiller, Alsace, Germany; died on 7 Jul 1769 in Berwick Township, York Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Various spellngs for surname BUDINGER/BEDINGER/BITTINGER/BITTENGER
Born in "Dorschel" near Strasburg
He arrived with his parents in Philadelphia PA August 30, 1737 from Rotterdam on the ship "Samuel"
Nicholas raised a company of York County Pennsylvania Militia at his own expense to fight British.
Served as a Captain in the Pennsylvania Flying Camp. Captured at the head of his troops in Battle of Fort Washington in New York City. While a POW he survived by making shoes. He was so dibiltated upon his release that although he requested a return to the Patriot Army, he was refused. Nicholas also served on the York County Committee of Observation (1774)
He has many descendants who are/were members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution, including the submitter who placed the bronze VA marker for him.

Nicholas married Maria Christina REINHOLDT on 14 Jun 1747 in Berwick Township, York Co., Pennsylvania. Maria was born on 10 Jun 1728 in Germany; died on 23 May 1812 in Berwick Township, York Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]