Conrad Acker

Acker, Conrad He and wife Barbara (Ruble) came from Germany and settled at first near Trappe, in Montgomery. Co, but in 1771,removed to a farm in Uwchlan, Chester Co, now owned by George S. Acker, a great-grandson. Conrad was a firm patriot and assisted in burying the victims of the Paoli massacre. Farming was the leading pursuit of his family, who were noted for industry, frugality and good citizenship. The Children of Conrad and Barbara were:

• 1 Conrad m. Magdalena, dau of Johannes and Anna Catharine Laugaugh

• 2 Jacob, died unmarried

• 3 John m Catharine Laubaugh

• 4 Peter m Elizabeth Laubaugh

• 5 Henry m Elizabeth Weisner

• 6 Catharine m John Laubaugh and John Christman

• 7 Elizabeth m John Weisner

• 8 Barbara m Jacob Weisner

• 9 Mary, m John King

• 10 Eve m James Kenny

• 11 Hannah m Philip Souder

The children of John and Catharine Acker were:

• Elizabeth m Abraham Fetters

• Mary m Samuel Fetters; and John

This page updated on March 7, 2013