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.
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.
Inscription
Aged 78 years 10m. & 22 ds
Gravesite Details
birthdate from the stone inscription; more recent plaque has DoB of 26 Jun 1725
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