Johann Nicklaus Fast (1727-1818) came from Germany with his wife Cadarina Dörner on the Royal Union, from Rotterdam to Philadelphia, arriving on 15 Aug 1750. He first settled in what is now Frederick County, Maryland. Later, he relocated his family to Greene County, Pennsylvania. The Fast's had 8 sons and 6 daughters. Nicklaus and Cadarina are buried at the Jacob's Lutheran Church cemetery, near Masontown, Pennsylvania. He was a charter member of the church. [from RobertGFast.com website by Robert G. Fast]
In 1786, he shows up on the Septennial Census as living in German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He continues to be in German Township for the 1790 U.S. census. He is also buried in German Township. [from Jim Schira]
In 1786, he shows up on the Septennial Census as living in German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He continues to be in German Township for the 1790 U.S. census. He is also buried in German Township. [from Jim Schira]
Johann Nicklaus Fast (1727-1818) came from Germany with his wife Cadarina Dörner on the Royal Union, from Rotterdam to Philadelphia, arriving on 15 Aug 1750. He first settled in what is now Frederick County, Maryland. Later, he relocated his family to Greene County, Pennsylvania. The Fast's had 8 sons and 6 daughters. Nicklaus and Cadarina are buried at the Jacob's Lutheran Church cemetery, near Masontown, Pennsylvania. He was a charter member of the church. [from RobertGFast.com website by Robert G. Fast]
In 1786, he shows up on the Septennial Census as living in German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He continues to be in German Township for the 1790 U.S. census. He is also buried in German Township. [from Jim Schira]
In 1786, he shows up on the Septennial Census as living in German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He continues to be in German Township for the 1790 U.S. census. He is also buried in German Township. [from Jim Schira]
Inscription
"NICKLAUS
FAST GEBOH-
REN 26 DECE-
MBER 1727
ENTSCHLAFEN
3 MEY 1818"
Translation:
"Nicklaus
Fast Born
26 Decem-
ber 1727
Passed away
3 May 1818"
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