Son of Johannes and Anna Catherine (Zeller) Pontius. Married(1) Ann Morget abt 1781. Father of John b. 10 Dec 1782, Philip b. 24 Jan 1784, Catharine and Elizabeth.
Married(2) Catherine Reedy abt 1791. Father of Magdalena b. 1792, Margaret b. 1794, Frederick b. 18 Nov 1799, Andrew b. 15 Jan 1803, Sarah b. 23 Oct 1806, Susannah b. 1808 and Rachel b. 1813.
Served in the Revolutionary War in the Ranger Company attached to Overmeyer's Company, commanded by Capt. Clark in 1776. Attained the rank of Private
One of seven brothers who served in the Revolutionary War, and his father was recognized by the DAR for performing service through the payment of the supply tax. Perhaps an unparalleled dedication by any family.
Son of Johannes and Anna Catherine (Zeller) Pontius. Married(1) Ann Morget abt 1781. Father of John b. 10 Dec 1782, Philip b. 24 Jan 1784, Catharine and Elizabeth.
Married(2) Catherine Reedy abt 1791. Father of Magdalena b. 1792, Margaret b. 1794, Frederick b. 18 Nov 1799, Andrew b. 15 Jan 1803, Sarah b. 23 Oct 1806, Susannah b. 1808 and Rachel b. 1813.
Served in the Revolutionary War in the Ranger Company attached to Overmeyer's Company, commanded by Capt. Clark in 1776. Attained the rank of Private
One of seven brothers who served in the Revolutionary War, and his father was recognized by the DAR for performing service through the payment of the supply tax. Perhaps an unparalleled dedication by any family.
Family Members
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Lieut John Henry Pontius
1744–1822
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Andreas "Andrew" Pontius
1745–1825
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John Peter Pontius
1747–1835
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Pvt Peter Pontius
1747–1835
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LT Nicklas "Nicholas" Pontius
1749–1831
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PVT John Pontious Jr
1751–1836
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PVT George Pontius
1752–1824
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Anna Marie Pontius Aurand
1752–1811
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Anna Catherine Pontius Emerich
1757–1838
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Elizabeth Pontius Youngman
1763–1851
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