Revolutionary War Veteran
His father Andrew Kracau was born in Poland, emigrated to Germany where Peter was born.
Peter served six years as grenadier in army of Frederick the Great of Prussia.
He came as a Hessian during the Revolutionary war, was wounded in Battle of Brandywine. Was put on picket duty and deserted to American side.
Married Elizabeth Ulrich and came west in 1792.
He died in 1818 and was buried in the orchard of his nearby farm. His grave cannot now be found but a marker has been placed here in his memory.
His father Andrew Kracau was born in Poland, emigrated to Germany where Peter was born.
Peter served six years as grenadier in army of Frederick the Great of Prussia.
He came as a Hessian during the Revolutionary war, was wounded in Battle of Brandywine. Was put on picket duty and deserted to American side.
Married Elizabeth Ulrich and came west in 1792.
He died in 1818 and was buried in the orchard of his nearby farm. His grave cannot now be found but a marker has been placed here in his memory.
Revolutionary War Veteran
His father Andrew Kracau was born in Poland, emigrated to Germany where Peter was born.
Peter served six years as grenadier in army of Frederick the Great of Prussia.
He came as a Hessian during the Revolutionary war, was wounded in Battle of Brandywine. Was put on picket duty and deserted to American side.
Married Elizabeth Ulrich and came west in 1792.
He died in 1818 and was buried in the orchard of his nearby farm. His grave cannot now be found but a marker has been placed here in his memory.
His father Andrew Kracau was born in Poland, emigrated to Germany where Peter was born.
Peter served six years as grenadier in army of Frederick the Great of Prussia.
He came as a Hessian during the Revolutionary war, was wounded in Battle of Brandywine. Was put on picket duty and deserted to American side.
Married Elizabeth Ulrich and came west in 1792.
He died in 1818 and was buried in the orchard of his nearby farm. His grave cannot now be found but a marker has been placed here in his memory.
