Jacob Schaeffer1 was born Bef. 1740 in Germany1, and died Aft. 1770 in Pennsylvania1.
More About Jacob Schaeffer and <Unnamed>: Marriage: 1
Marriage Notes for Jacob Schaeffer and <Unnamed>: [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 6, Ed. 1, Tree #4125, Date of Import: Sep 30, 2000]
Jacob came to America around 1740, apparently from the Rhine region of Germany. He lived amongst fellow Germans and spoke German throughout his life. The Germans in Pennsylvania where he lived were referred to as Pennslvania Dutch.
Sources: 1. "Genealogy of the Schaeffer Family" by Mrs. Leman Hunter
Children of Jacob Schaeffer are:
+John George Schaeffer, b. January 10, 1763, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania1, d. January 04, 1843, Fayette, Seneca Co., New York1.