Johann Jacob Dreisbach born 7 Dec.1750 in Krombach, Siegerland, Germany, died in 1804 in Union County, PA. He married Maria Magdalena Buchs born 15 Mar.1757 in New Jersey, died15 Feb 1836 in Ohio. There are problems with both tombstones.
Jacob's tombstone is located in the cemetery of the Dreisbach Church in Lewisburg, Union Co., PA. It is not the original. We do not know when, or by whom it was replaced. However...
1) There are no dates of birth or death on the stone
2) His surname is incorrectly spelled
3) Jacob's Revolutionary War service is incorrect
The people responsible for this tombstone conflated Northumberland County, PA and Northampton County, PA. They inscribed the Rev. War service for a "Jacob Dreisbach of Northampton County," the son of Simon Dreisbach Jr" instead of the Rev. War service for "Jacob Dreisbach of Northumberland County" son of Martin Dreisbach. Note - in 1813 Union County was carved out of Northumberland County, PA.
The tombstone of his wife has been broken for years. After Jacob died in 1804, Magdalena and their children went west to Ohio traveling with Jacob’s brothers. Her tombstone is in the Dreisbach Cemetery in Fairflied County, Ohio. A new stone needs to be erected while retaining the broken, original one.
A bit of history: David Kuwayama (his mother is a Dresback) discovered the erroneous inscription on the tombstone of his ancestor, Jacob Dreisbach, in the cemetery near Lewisburg, PA. He brought this to the attention of the DDFA with the suggestion that Jacob deserves a correct tombstone. A committee was formed of David Kuwayama, Sharon Driscoll, Rachel Meyer and Marcia Falconer to look into replacing Jacob's stone.
Sharon pointed out the tombstone of Jacob's wife is in dire shape and has long been broken in half. It is located in the Hallsville Cemetery in Ross County, Ohio.
Sharon suggested the DDFA replace them both. The members of the committee to get a new tombstone for Jacob, agree – both stones need to be replaced.
If Covid was not a problem, the DDFA could have set up enjoyable fundraisers to pay for the tombstones. Unfortunately - this can't happen. So....... We are making a DIRECT APPEAL for $3000 to cover the replacement and installation of both stones.
Can the DDFA raise $3000 for two badly needed tombstones?
Any donation will help!
Please send your checks made out to "Dreisbach Family" - and add a note it is for the Tombstone Project
Send checks to:
Sharon Driscoll
45144 Musslewhite Road
Callahan, Florida 32011
UPDATE - MAY 2022
Jacob's new tombstone is in place and paid for!
Thank You!!
Magdalena's new tombstone is underway and should be in place by the time of our next DDFA Reunion in 2023.
There is still some money to be paid on this stone.
Any donations are appreciated.
Thank You!
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