Seven miles southwest of Stroudsburg, PA in Cherry Valley, is a granite memorial to Phillip Bossert/Bossard, an early settler (1745) from Alsace, Germany. He helped to lay the foundations of civilization on the frontier. He made his home a refuge for his neighbors fleeing from Indian attacks during the French and Indian War, notably in April-June, 1757. He donated a portion of his land for a school and church. The Christ Church, Hamilton Square, was erected on his land; and his body lies in its cemetery--- a new tombstone placed by descendants in 1966. (Info from Monroe Co. Historical Society)
Seven miles southwest of Stroudsburg, PA in Cherry Valley, is a granite memorial to Phillip Bossert/Bossard, an early settler (1745) from Alsace, Germany. He helped to lay the foundations of civilization on the frontier. He made his home a refuge for his neighbors fleeing from Indian attacks during the French and Indian War, notably in April-June, 1757. He donated a portion of his land for a school and church. The Christ Church, Hamilton Square, was erected on his land; and his body lies in its cemetery--- a new tombstone placed by descendants in 1966. (Info from Monroe Co. Historical Society)
Inscription
"Hier
ruhen die Gebeine von
Phillip Bossert
ertarb im 90 Jahr seines Alters
Eva Bossert
sie starb im 77 Jahr ihres Alters
Original stone replaced by Descendants of 6th & 7th Generations 1966"
Translated:
"Here
rest the Bones of
Phillip Bossert
died in the 90th Year of his age
Eva Bossert
she died in 77th Year of her age"
Gravesite Details
H/O EVA BOSSERT
Family Members
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