Christ-26 Jul 1731- Heinrich Haller of Walshausen, (near Zwiebrueken, the Paltinate-later Germany), immigrated to America on the Ship St. Andrew, Capt. Robert Brown, from Rotterdam and Cowes, England. He had moved to Alsace France and was part of the Ducal body guard.
They arrived and he signed the oath of allegiance in Philadelphia 18 Aug 1750. He deserted from the old ducal body guard and emigrated to escape. He was a protestant. He lost an inheritance of 102 florin, 11 batzen and 6 pfenning because of immigrating. We first find him 11 Mar 1760 when he marries in the Host Reformed Church Tulpehoken, Berks, Pa.
He is the son of Jacob Haller and Elizabetha Moser. Children are William Henry, Frederick, Henry, Elizabeth, Jaoob, Sarah, John, Benjamin, Lewis, Isaac. Married Christina Kast/Cast 11 Mar 1760 in the Host Reformed Church in Tulpehocken, Berks Co., PA
3 May 1774- Henry Holler, Innholder, of Reading, and Christiana, his wife, along with William Huttenstein and Sarah his wife, sell a lot in Reading to Abel Morris. Henry's name signed in English and Christiana's in german script. Christiana Hollerin
(National Archives microfilm M881)roll 837 Hallers Flying Camp Batt
1765, Henry Haller was a well known tailor and Innkeeper. in Reading, Berks Co, Pa. He was present at the annual settlement of accounts of the Reformed Church and the balance was left in his hands.
1766, weekly markets began in Reading in a market house or shed on east Penn Square. " Henry Haller was named the first clerk of the market and "became amenable to the Justices" (248-p 58)
1767, Henry paid taxes in Reading on one house, two and one half lots, one horse, and one cow.
1767, was elected coroner for Berks County
1775, News at the time was passed through the inns and Henry Haller was an Innkeeper.
1776, Henry Haller represented Berks County in the first Provincial Conference held at Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia on 18 June in either 1775(160) or 1776(152). He was a member of the assembly from 1776 to 1781 (161).
1775-6, Lieutenent Colonel Henry Haller commanded the First Battalion of Major Hiester. Shortly after he was promoted to Colonel. During the revolution some officers were elected by the ranks. Joseph Heister who later became Govenor of Pennsylvania Graciously supported the election to Colonel.
8 Apr 1776, Henry Haller, Vinter, of Reading and Christiana, His wife, sold to John Spohn of Reading a lot on the South side of Penn Street.
Henry Haller, Chairman of the committee of Correspondence, sent to John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, a letter dated Jul 6 1776 stating they were ready to raise troops.(155)
July 13 1776-he writes another letter to John Hancock and this one all of the commitee of correspondence signs.
The troops they raised went to the battle of Long Island. Col Haller was not with them as he was detained to complete the organization of the militia. He was present in New Jersey in Col Haller's Battalion of the Flying Camp on Sep 30, 1776, in Col Hands Command , as the designation of a Regiment on a weekly return of Major Gen Heath's Division at Kings Bridge, Sep 21 1776, at Camp at Delaney's Millis, Sep 27 1776, at Heights of Harlem, Sep 18 1776. and at Gen Heath's Div. at the Hdq, at Kings Bridge the same day. and in the Regiment of Horse and Foot under the immediate Command of George Washington, esqr, Gen & Commander in Chief, at Harlem Heights on Oct 5 1776.(24)
The official military record identifies Col Henry Haller on Oct 5, 1776 on a return of the Field officers absent and present of the Regiments stationed at Delancey's Mills in West Chester under the command of Col Edward Hand. Haller was "present and fit for duty, Regt-Berks Cty flying camp."(24).
7 Nov 1776, Col Hallers name appear on a Return of the Brigade on Foot, in the Service of the colonies, commanded by Brgd Lt Sterling.
30 Nov 1776 (24) Return of Col Haller's Batt of "ye Flying Camp from Penn, return dated Brunswick Landing
1 Dec 1776, at Trenton, Haller's name appears in Hand's Brigade, and on Dec 4, 1776, Col Haller appears "on caption" in command of his own Battalion(24)
Family tradition has it that Henry Haller was with General Washington that christamn eve in 1776 when the Delaware River was crossed by the forces to defeat the Hessian soldiers hired by England. There is no reason to believe otherwise from these official records. Although I would be careful about repeating it.
There are numerous letters written during the war to the Committe of Safety
23 Jan 1777, As one of the commissioners for the county, Henry Haller was to keep track of supplies of clothing,prisoners, audit and settle accounts for arm and accoutrements purchased, the property of those persons lost in actual service and who were killed or made prisoners. (161)
17 May 1777, Henry Haller sold Lot #77 on Callohill St in Reading to Samuel Mifflin. Haller had been paying land rent on the property to William Huttenstein. Christiana Haller released dower.
1778, served as one of three men in the office of Dedimus Potestatems, (persons commissioned to take testimony) (10 Aug), as one of two Wagon Masters, (25 Feb) and he was one of three Agents for Forfeited Estates, ( 6 May).
1781, Mar 3, one of two Auditors of Depreciation Accounts
Jun 1779-14 Aug 1780, he served as Wagonmaster General, a title that has caused some confusion among descendents. The term General does not mean he was a General. An elected or appointed position. The wagonmasters of the campaign of 1776 were responsible for transportation duties of goods and baggage.
Jul 1779, the Provincial Council at Philadelphia, Henry Haller, Esqr, was appointed tihe others to receive subscriptions and transmit the same to the Loan office"agreeably to the Resolve of congress of the 29th day of June for borrowing twenty millions of dollars, on interest."(163)
6 aug 1781, Pay office, Philadelphia. Henry Haller at Reading to the officers and soldiers of Cap Bartholomew Van Heer's Troop of Light Horse."(24)
15 Jan 1785, Henry Haller,still called Innkeeper, resided beyond the Blue Mountains in Brunswick Townshi
p, Pa.(then a part of Berks and now in Schylkill Co). Sold to John Pleini 32 acres
16 Feb 1785 Henry Haller, Innkeeper, of Brunswick Twp anc Christiana sol to John Snell of Reading Merchant, Lot 196 in Reading. Haller had purchased the lot 9 Jul 1784 at a Sherriffs sale.
Sep 1793, Henry Haller died in Brunswick Twp at the age of 63 3 months
"Henry Haller Brunswick B320
Jun 25 1793. Cod. Sep 13 1793 - Sept 23 1793
Provies for wife Christiana- Plantations and Saw Mill on which I live in Brunswick County about 600 acres-tobe rented until youngest sons Benjamin & Lewis, Twins are 15 - to son-in-law Samuel Webb 1000 acres of land in Brunswick at valuation - Exrs to make Deed to son Henry for a tract of 184 acres sold to him on paying $300. Authorizes Exrs to sell other lands and divide all estate among children. viz: Fredrick, Elizabeth wife of William Mears, Jacob, Sarah, wife of Samuel Webb, Henry, John, William, Isaac, Benjamin, and Lewis, the last three children being minors. Friend Geo. Huntzinger 7 son Henry Exrs.
Witnessed by Daniel Rose, Chris Barronstine"
(East Brunswick Township is a township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. Brunswick Township was formed in 1801 as one of the original townships of Schuylkill County, being named for Brunswick (Braunschweig), Germany. In 1834, Brunswick Township was divided into East and West Brunswick Townships.)
On May 1774 Henry Hollar innholder, in the town of Reading and Christiana, his wife, along with William Huttenstien of Cumry Twp, Berks co, Gentleman and Sarah his wife sold to Abel Morris Clockmaker of Reading, "alot of goun situate on the West side of Callowhill Street inn the aforsaid Tow of Reading & marked in the General Plan of said town, No 78. Hottenstein had proviously sold but not yet conveyed the property to Holler. Holler's signature is transcribed in English, hers in German Script, Christina Hollerin.
Women's surnames are distinquised from men's by "in" at the end.
He gave land to build the cemetery. May be called something else by now. No stone found.
They arrived and he signed the oath of allegiance in Philadelphia 18 Aug 1750. He deserted from the old ducal body guard and emigrated to escape. He was a protestant. He lost an inheritance of 102 florin, 11 batzen and 6 pfenning because of immigrating. We first find him 11 Mar 1760 when he marries in the Host Reformed Church Tulpehoken, Berks, Pa.
He is the son of Jacob Haller and Elizabetha Moser. Children are William Henry, Frederick, Henry, Elizabeth, Jaoob, Sarah, John, Benjamin, Lewis, Isaac. Married Christina Kast/Cast 11 Mar 1760 in the Host Reformed Church in Tulpehocken, Berks Co., PA
3 May 1774- Henry Holler, Innholder, of Reading, and Christiana, his wife, along with William Huttenstein and Sarah his wife, sell a lot in Reading to Abel Morris. Henry's name signed in English and Christiana's in german script. Christiana Hollerin
(National Archives microfilm M881)roll 837 Hallers Flying Camp Batt
1765, Henry Haller was a well known tailor and Innkeeper. in Reading, Berks Co, Pa. He was present at the annual settlement of accounts of the Reformed Church and the balance was left in his hands.
1766, weekly markets began in Reading in a market house or shed on east Penn Square. " Henry Haller was named the first clerk of the market and "became amenable to the Justices" (248-p 58)
1767, Henry paid taxes in Reading on one house, two and one half lots, one horse, and one cow.
1767, was elected coroner for Berks County
1775, News at the time was passed through the inns and Henry Haller was an Innkeeper.
1776, Henry Haller represented Berks County in the first Provincial Conference held at Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia on 18 June in either 1775(160) or 1776(152). He was a member of the assembly from 1776 to 1781 (161).
1775-6, Lieutenent Colonel Henry Haller commanded the First Battalion of Major Hiester. Shortly after he was promoted to Colonel. During the revolution some officers were elected by the ranks. Joseph Heister who later became Govenor of Pennsylvania Graciously supported the election to Colonel.
8 Apr 1776, Henry Haller, Vinter, of Reading and Christiana, His wife, sold to John Spohn of Reading a lot on the South side of Penn Street.
Henry Haller, Chairman of the committee of Correspondence, sent to John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, a letter dated Jul 6 1776 stating they were ready to raise troops.(155)
July 13 1776-he writes another letter to John Hancock and this one all of the commitee of correspondence signs.
The troops they raised went to the battle of Long Island. Col Haller was not with them as he was detained to complete the organization of the militia. He was present in New Jersey in Col Haller's Battalion of the Flying Camp on Sep 30, 1776, in Col Hands Command , as the designation of a Regiment on a weekly return of Major Gen Heath's Division at Kings Bridge, Sep 21 1776, at Camp at Delaney's Millis, Sep 27 1776, at Heights of Harlem, Sep 18 1776. and at Gen Heath's Div. at the Hdq, at Kings Bridge the same day. and in the Regiment of Horse and Foot under the immediate Command of George Washington, esqr, Gen & Commander in Chief, at Harlem Heights on Oct 5 1776.(24)
The official military record identifies Col Henry Haller on Oct 5, 1776 on a return of the Field officers absent and present of the Regiments stationed at Delancey's Mills in West Chester under the command of Col Edward Hand. Haller was "present and fit for duty, Regt-Berks Cty flying camp."(24).
7 Nov 1776, Col Hallers name appear on a Return of the Brigade on Foot, in the Service of the colonies, commanded by Brgd Lt Sterling.
30 Nov 1776 (24) Return of Col Haller's Batt of "ye Flying Camp from Penn, return dated Brunswick Landing
1 Dec 1776, at Trenton, Haller's name appears in Hand's Brigade, and on Dec 4, 1776, Col Haller appears "on caption" in command of his own Battalion(24)
Family tradition has it that Henry Haller was with General Washington that christamn eve in 1776 when the Delaware River was crossed by the forces to defeat the Hessian soldiers hired by England. There is no reason to believe otherwise from these official records. Although I would be careful about repeating it.
There are numerous letters written during the war to the Committe of Safety
23 Jan 1777, As one of the commissioners for the county, Henry Haller was to keep track of supplies of clothing,prisoners, audit and settle accounts for arm and accoutrements purchased, the property of those persons lost in actual service and who were killed or made prisoners. (161)
17 May 1777, Henry Haller sold Lot #77 on Callohill St in Reading to Samuel Mifflin. Haller had been paying land rent on the property to William Huttenstein. Christiana Haller released dower.
1778, served as one of three men in the office of Dedimus Potestatems, (persons commissioned to take testimony) (10 Aug), as one of two Wagon Masters, (25 Feb) and he was one of three Agents for Forfeited Estates, ( 6 May).
1781, Mar 3, one of two Auditors of Depreciation Accounts
Jun 1779-14 Aug 1780, he served as Wagonmaster General, a title that has caused some confusion among descendents. The term General does not mean he was a General. An elected or appointed position. The wagonmasters of the campaign of 1776 were responsible for transportation duties of goods and baggage.
Jul 1779, the Provincial Council at Philadelphia, Henry Haller, Esqr, was appointed tihe others to receive subscriptions and transmit the same to the Loan office"agreeably to the Resolve of congress of the 29th day of June for borrowing twenty millions of dollars, on interest."(163)
6 aug 1781, Pay office, Philadelphia. Henry Haller at Reading to the officers and soldiers of Cap Bartholomew Van Heer's Troop of Light Horse."(24)
15 Jan 1785, Henry Haller,still called Innkeeper, resided beyond the Blue Mountains in Brunswick Townshi
p, Pa.(then a part of Berks and now in Schylkill Co). Sold to John Pleini 32 acres
16 Feb 1785 Henry Haller, Innkeeper, of Brunswick Twp anc Christiana sol to John Snell of Reading Merchant, Lot 196 in Reading. Haller had purchased the lot 9 Jul 1784 at a Sherriffs sale.
Sep 1793, Henry Haller died in Brunswick Twp at the age of 63 3 months
"Henry Haller Brunswick B320
Jun 25 1793. Cod. Sep 13 1793 - Sept 23 1793
Provies for wife Christiana- Plantations and Saw Mill on which I live in Brunswick County about 600 acres-tobe rented until youngest sons Benjamin & Lewis, Twins are 15 - to son-in-law Samuel Webb 1000 acres of land in Brunswick at valuation - Exrs to make Deed to son Henry for a tract of 184 acres sold to him on paying $300. Authorizes Exrs to sell other lands and divide all estate among children. viz: Fredrick, Elizabeth wife of William Mears, Jacob, Sarah, wife of Samuel Webb, Henry, John, William, Isaac, Benjamin, and Lewis, the last three children being minors. Friend Geo. Huntzinger 7 son Henry Exrs.
Witnessed by Daniel Rose, Chris Barronstine"
(East Brunswick Township is a township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. Brunswick Township was formed in 1801 as one of the original townships of Schuylkill County, being named for Brunswick (Braunschweig), Germany. In 1834, Brunswick Township was divided into East and West Brunswick Townships.)
On May 1774 Henry Hollar innholder, in the town of Reading and Christiana, his wife, along with William Huttenstien of Cumry Twp, Berks co, Gentleman and Sarah his wife sold to Abel Morris Clockmaker of Reading, "alot of goun situate on the West side of Callowhill Street inn the aforsaid Tow of Reading & marked in the General Plan of said town, No 78. Hottenstein had proviously sold but not yet conveyed the property to Holler. Holler's signature is transcribed in English, hers in German Script, Christina Hollerin.
Women's surnames are distinquised from men's by "in" at the end.
He gave land to build the cemetery. May be called something else by now. No stone found.
Christ-26 Jul 1731- Heinrich Haller of Walshausen, (near Zwiebrueken, the Paltinate-later Germany), immigrated to America on the Ship St. Andrew, Capt. Robert Brown, from Rotterdam and Cowes, England. He had moved to Alsace France and was part of the Ducal body guard.
They arrived and he signed the oath of allegiance in Philadelphia 18 Aug 1750. He deserted from the old ducal body guard and emigrated to escape. He was a protestant. He lost an inheritance of 102 florin, 11 batzen and 6 pfenning because of immigrating. We first find him 11 Mar 1760 when he marries in the Host Reformed Church Tulpehoken, Berks, Pa.
He is the son of Jacob Haller and Elizabetha Moser. Children are William Henry, Frederick, Henry, Elizabeth, Jaoob, Sarah, John, Benjamin, Lewis, Isaac. Married Christina Kast/Cast 11 Mar 1760 in the Host Reformed Church in Tulpehocken, Berks Co., PA
3 May 1774- Henry Holler, Innholder, of Reading, and Christiana, his wife, along with William Huttenstein and Sarah his wife, sell a lot in Reading to Abel Morris. Henry's name signed in English and Christiana's in german script. Christiana Hollerin
(National Archives microfilm M881)roll 837 Hallers Flying Camp Batt
1765, Henry Haller was a well known tailor and Innkeeper. in Reading, Berks Co, Pa. He was present at the annual settlement of accounts of the Reformed Church and the balance was left in his hands.
1766, weekly markets began in Reading in a market house or shed on east Penn Square. " Henry Haller was named the first clerk of the market and "became amenable to the Justices" (248-p 58)
1767, Henry paid taxes in Reading on one house, two and one half lots, one horse, and one cow.
1767, was elected coroner for Berks County
1775, News at the time was passed through the inns and Henry Haller was an Innkeeper.
1776, Henry Haller represented Berks County in the first Provincial Conference held at Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia on 18 June in either 1775(160) or 1776(152). He was a member of the assembly from 1776 to 1781 (161).
1775-6, Lieutenent Colonel Henry Haller commanded the First Battalion of Major Hiester. Shortly after he was promoted to Colonel. During the revolution some officers were elected by the ranks. Joseph Heister who later became Govenor of Pennsylvania Graciously supported the election to Colonel.
8 Apr 1776, Henry Haller, Vinter, of Reading and Christiana, His wife, sold to John Spohn of Reading a lot on the South side of Penn Street.
Henry Haller, Chairman of the committee of Correspondence, sent to John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, a letter dated Jul 6 1776 stating they were ready to raise troops.(155)
July 13 1776-he writes another letter to John Hancock and this one all of the commitee of correspondence signs.
The troops they raised went to the battle of Long Island. Col Haller was not with them as he was detained to complete the organization of the militia. He was present in New Jersey in Col Haller's Battalion of the Flying Camp on Sep 30, 1776, in Col Hands Command , as the designation of a Regiment on a weekly return of Major Gen Heath's Division at Kings Bridge, Sep 21 1776, at Camp at Delaney's Millis, Sep 27 1776, at Heights of Harlem, Sep 18 1776. and at Gen Heath's Div. at the Hdq, at Kings Bridge the same day. and in the Regiment of Horse and Foot under the immediate Command of George Washington, esqr, Gen & Commander in Chief, at Harlem Heights on Oct 5 1776.(24)
The official military record identifies Col Henry Haller on Oct 5, 1776 on a return of the Field officers absent and present of the Regiments stationed at Delancey's Mills in West Chester under the command of Col Edward Hand. Haller was "present and fit for duty, Regt-Berks Cty flying camp."(24).
7 Nov 1776, Col Hallers name appear on a Return of the Brigade on Foot, in the Service of the colonies, commanded by Brgd Lt Sterling.
30 Nov 1776 (24) Return of Col Haller's Batt of "ye Flying Camp from Penn, return dated Brunswick Landing
1 Dec 1776, at Trenton, Haller's name appears in Hand's Brigade, and on Dec 4, 1776, Col Haller appears "on caption" in command of his own Battalion(24)
Family tradition has it that Henry Haller was with General Washington that christamn eve in 1776 when the Delaware River was crossed by the forces to defeat the Hessian soldiers hired by England. There is no reason to believe otherwise from these official records. Although I would be careful about repeating it.
There are numerous letters written during the war to the Committe of Safety
23 Jan 1777, As one of the commissioners for the county, Henry Haller was to keep track of supplies of clothing,prisoners, audit and settle accounts for arm and accoutrements purchased, the property of those persons lost in actual service and who were killed or made prisoners. (161)
17 May 1777, Henry Haller sold Lot #77 on Callohill St in Reading to Samuel Mifflin. Haller had been paying land rent on the property to William Huttenstein. Christiana Haller released dower.
1778, served as one of three men in the office of Dedimus Potestatems, (persons commissioned to take testimony) (10 Aug), as one of two Wagon Masters, (25 Feb) and he was one of three Agents for Forfeited Estates, ( 6 May).
1781, Mar 3, one of two Auditors of Depreciation Accounts
Jun 1779-14 Aug 1780, he served as Wagonmaster General, a title that has caused some confusion among descendents. The term General does not mean he was a General. An elected or appointed position. The wagonmasters of the campaign of 1776 were responsible for transportation duties of goods and baggage.
Jul 1779, the Provincial Council at Philadelphia, Henry Haller, Esqr, was appointed tihe others to receive subscriptions and transmit the same to the Loan office"agreeably to the Resolve of congress of the 29th day of June for borrowing twenty millions of dollars, on interest."(163)
6 aug 1781, Pay office, Philadelphia. Henry Haller at Reading to the officers and soldiers of Cap Bartholomew Van Heer's Troop of Light Horse."(24)
15 Jan 1785, Henry Haller,still called Innkeeper, resided beyond the Blue Mountains in Brunswick Townshi
p, Pa.(then a part of Berks and now in Schylkill Co). Sold to John Pleini 32 acres
16 Feb 1785 Henry Haller, Innkeeper, of Brunswick Twp anc Christiana sol to John Snell of Reading Merchant, Lot 196 in Reading. Haller had purchased the lot 9 Jul 1784 at a Sherriffs sale.
Sep 1793, Henry Haller died in Brunswick Twp at the age of 63 3 months
"Henry Haller Brunswick B320
Jun 25 1793. Cod. Sep 13 1793 - Sept 23 1793
Provies for wife Christiana- Plantations and Saw Mill on which I live in Brunswick County about 600 acres-tobe rented until youngest sons Benjamin & Lewis, Twins are 15 - to son-in-law Samuel Webb 1000 acres of land in Brunswick at valuation - Exrs to make Deed to son Henry for a tract of 184 acres sold to him on paying $300. Authorizes Exrs to sell other lands and divide all estate among children. viz: Fredrick, Elizabeth wife of William Mears, Jacob, Sarah, wife of Samuel Webb, Henry, John, William, Isaac, Benjamin, and Lewis, the last three children being minors. Friend Geo. Huntzinger 7 son Henry Exrs.
Witnessed by Daniel Rose, Chris Barronstine"
(East Brunswick Township is a township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. Brunswick Township was formed in 1801 as one of the original townships of Schuylkill County, being named for Brunswick (Braunschweig), Germany. In 1834, Brunswick Township was divided into East and West Brunswick Townships.)
On May 1774 Henry Hollar innholder, in the town of Reading and Christiana, his wife, along with William Huttenstien of Cumry Twp, Berks co, Gentleman and Sarah his wife sold to Abel Morris Clockmaker of Reading, "alot of goun situate on the West side of Callowhill Street inn the aforsaid Tow of Reading & marked in the General Plan of said town, No 78. Hottenstein had proviously sold but not yet conveyed the property to Holler. Holler's signature is transcribed in English, hers in German Script, Christina Hollerin.
Women's surnames are distinquised from men's by "in" at the end.
He gave land to build the cemetery. May be called something else by now. No stone found.
They arrived and he signed the oath of allegiance in Philadelphia 18 Aug 1750. He deserted from the old ducal body guard and emigrated to escape. He was a protestant. He lost an inheritance of 102 florin, 11 batzen and 6 pfenning because of immigrating. We first find him 11 Mar 1760 when he marries in the Host Reformed Church Tulpehoken, Berks, Pa.
He is the son of Jacob Haller and Elizabetha Moser. Children are William Henry, Frederick, Henry, Elizabeth, Jaoob, Sarah, John, Benjamin, Lewis, Isaac. Married Christina Kast/Cast 11 Mar 1760 in the Host Reformed Church in Tulpehocken, Berks Co., PA
3 May 1774- Henry Holler, Innholder, of Reading, and Christiana, his wife, along with William Huttenstein and Sarah his wife, sell a lot in Reading to Abel Morris. Henry's name signed in English and Christiana's in german script. Christiana Hollerin
(National Archives microfilm M881)roll 837 Hallers Flying Camp Batt
1765, Henry Haller was a well known tailor and Innkeeper. in Reading, Berks Co, Pa. He was present at the annual settlement of accounts of the Reformed Church and the balance was left in his hands.
1766, weekly markets began in Reading in a market house or shed on east Penn Square. " Henry Haller was named the first clerk of the market and "became amenable to the Justices" (248-p 58)
1767, Henry paid taxes in Reading on one house, two and one half lots, one horse, and one cow.
1767, was elected coroner for Berks County
1775, News at the time was passed through the inns and Henry Haller was an Innkeeper.
1776, Henry Haller represented Berks County in the first Provincial Conference held at Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia on 18 June in either 1775(160) or 1776(152). He was a member of the assembly from 1776 to 1781 (161).
1775-6, Lieutenent Colonel Henry Haller commanded the First Battalion of Major Hiester. Shortly after he was promoted to Colonel. During the revolution some officers were elected by the ranks. Joseph Heister who later became Govenor of Pennsylvania Graciously supported the election to Colonel.
8 Apr 1776, Henry Haller, Vinter, of Reading and Christiana, His wife, sold to John Spohn of Reading a lot on the South side of Penn Street.
Henry Haller, Chairman of the committee of Correspondence, sent to John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, a letter dated Jul 6 1776 stating they were ready to raise troops.(155)
July 13 1776-he writes another letter to John Hancock and this one all of the commitee of correspondence signs.
The troops they raised went to the battle of Long Island. Col Haller was not with them as he was detained to complete the organization of the militia. He was present in New Jersey in Col Haller's Battalion of the Flying Camp on Sep 30, 1776, in Col Hands Command , as the designation of a Regiment on a weekly return of Major Gen Heath's Division at Kings Bridge, Sep 21 1776, at Camp at Delaney's Millis, Sep 27 1776, at Heights of Harlem, Sep 18 1776. and at Gen Heath's Div. at the Hdq, at Kings Bridge the same day. and in the Regiment of Horse and Foot under the immediate Command of George Washington, esqr, Gen & Commander in Chief, at Harlem Heights on Oct 5 1776.(24)
The official military record identifies Col Henry Haller on Oct 5, 1776 on a return of the Field officers absent and present of the Regiments stationed at Delancey's Mills in West Chester under the command of Col Edward Hand. Haller was "present and fit for duty, Regt-Berks Cty flying camp."(24).
7 Nov 1776, Col Hallers name appear on a Return of the Brigade on Foot, in the Service of the colonies, commanded by Brgd Lt Sterling.
30 Nov 1776 (24) Return of Col Haller's Batt of "ye Flying Camp from Penn, return dated Brunswick Landing
1 Dec 1776, at Trenton, Haller's name appears in Hand's Brigade, and on Dec 4, 1776, Col Haller appears "on caption" in command of his own Battalion(24)
Family tradition has it that Henry Haller was with General Washington that christamn eve in 1776 when the Delaware River was crossed by the forces to defeat the Hessian soldiers hired by England. There is no reason to believe otherwise from these official records. Although I would be careful about repeating it.
There are numerous letters written during the war to the Committe of Safety
23 Jan 1777, As one of the commissioners for the county, Henry Haller was to keep track of supplies of clothing,prisoners, audit and settle accounts for arm and accoutrements purchased, the property of those persons lost in actual service and who were killed or made prisoners. (161)
17 May 1777, Henry Haller sold Lot #77 on Callohill St in Reading to Samuel Mifflin. Haller had been paying land rent on the property to William Huttenstein. Christiana Haller released dower.
1778, served as one of three men in the office of Dedimus Potestatems, (persons commissioned to take testimony) (10 Aug), as one of two Wagon Masters, (25 Feb) and he was one of three Agents for Forfeited Estates, ( 6 May).
1781, Mar 3, one of two Auditors of Depreciation Accounts
Jun 1779-14 Aug 1780, he served as Wagonmaster General, a title that has caused some confusion among descendents. The term General does not mean he was a General. An elected or appointed position. The wagonmasters of the campaign of 1776 were responsible for transportation duties of goods and baggage.
Jul 1779, the Provincial Council at Philadelphia, Henry Haller, Esqr, was appointed tihe others to receive subscriptions and transmit the same to the Loan office"agreeably to the Resolve of congress of the 29th day of June for borrowing twenty millions of dollars, on interest."(163)
6 aug 1781, Pay office, Philadelphia. Henry Haller at Reading to the officers and soldiers of Cap Bartholomew Van Heer's Troop of Light Horse."(24)
15 Jan 1785, Henry Haller,still called Innkeeper, resided beyond the Blue Mountains in Brunswick Townshi
p, Pa.(then a part of Berks and now in Schylkill Co). Sold to John Pleini 32 acres
16 Feb 1785 Henry Haller, Innkeeper, of Brunswick Twp anc Christiana sol to John Snell of Reading Merchant, Lot 196 in Reading. Haller had purchased the lot 9 Jul 1784 at a Sherriffs sale.
Sep 1793, Henry Haller died in Brunswick Twp at the age of 63 3 months
"Henry Haller Brunswick B320
Jun 25 1793. Cod. Sep 13 1793 - Sept 23 1793
Provies for wife Christiana- Plantations and Saw Mill on which I live in Brunswick County about 600 acres-tobe rented until youngest sons Benjamin & Lewis, Twins are 15 - to son-in-law Samuel Webb 1000 acres of land in Brunswick at valuation - Exrs to make Deed to son Henry for a tract of 184 acres sold to him on paying $300. Authorizes Exrs to sell other lands and divide all estate among children. viz: Fredrick, Elizabeth wife of William Mears, Jacob, Sarah, wife of Samuel Webb, Henry, John, William, Isaac, Benjamin, and Lewis, the last three children being minors. Friend Geo. Huntzinger 7 son Henry Exrs.
Witnessed by Daniel Rose, Chris Barronstine"
(East Brunswick Township is a township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. Brunswick Township was formed in 1801 as one of the original townships of Schuylkill County, being named for Brunswick (Braunschweig), Germany. In 1834, Brunswick Township was divided into East and West Brunswick Townships.)
On May 1774 Henry Hollar innholder, in the town of Reading and Christiana, his wife, along with William Huttenstien of Cumry Twp, Berks co, Gentleman and Sarah his wife sold to Abel Morris Clockmaker of Reading, "alot of goun situate on the West side of Callowhill Street inn the aforsaid Tow of Reading & marked in the General Plan of said town, No 78. Hottenstein had proviously sold but not yet conveyed the property to Holler. Holler's signature is transcribed in English, hers in German Script, Christina Hollerin.
Women's surnames are distinquised from men's by "in" at the end.
He gave land to build the cemetery. May be called something else by now. No stone found.
Inscription
graveyard lost no stones
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Walker Township, Schuylkill, Pa
