Among the thirteen children of James and Rose was James Jr. who was the father of Gov. William Fisher Packer and Aaron Packer. The birth record of Aaron is found in the Uwchland Monthly Meeting records as 5 November 1764. He married Hannah Johnston, who died 1804, age 40, and is buried in the Packer cemetery. In the 1801tax list of Centre Co., Aaron Packer was taxed on 20 acres and 1 cow. In 1802, Aaron Packer, a blacksmith, was taxed on 25 acres, as he was until 1804. We do not find any record of him after that time. Aaron and Hannah had six children, among whom was Jehu Packer.
Among the thirteen children of James and Rose was James Jr. who was the father of Gov. William Fisher Packer and Aaron Packer. The birth record of Aaron is found in the Uwchland Monthly Meeting records as 5 November 1764. He married Hannah Johnston, who died 1804, age 40, and is buried in the Packer cemetery. In the 1801tax list of Centre Co., Aaron Packer was taxed on 20 acres and 1 cow. In 1802, Aaron Packer, a blacksmith, was taxed on 25 acres, as he was until 1804. We do not find any record of him after that time. Aaron and Hannah had six children, among whom was Jehu Packer.
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