Lower Heidelberg Township near Wernersville in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wilhelm and Elizabeth Hain Fischer
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2010
1. Wilhelm and Elizabeth Hain Fischer Marker
Wilhelm Fischer
Born in the Palatinate April 11, 1706
Arrived at Philadelphia Aug. 17, 1733
Died October 23, 1771
and his wife
Elizabeth Gertrude
The daughter of
George and Veronica Hain
Born 1711
Died June 4, 1768
Who are interred at this spot, and
who were among the earliest members
of Cacusi, or Hain's Reformed Church
The parents of 8 sons and 3 daughters.
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To these pioneer ancestors, who braved
the perils of the frontier thru their desire
for a new home for their posterity; a new
church with religeous [sic] freedom; and
who helped lay the foundations of a new
nation, which their sons fought to establish;-
This tablet is respectfully dedicated in
reverence and gratitude by their descendants,
in celebration of the bi-centenary of the
Fisher Family in America.
August 17, 1933
Erected 1933 by the Fisher / Fischer Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 11, 1876.
Location. 40° 20.344′ N, 76° 4.313′ W. Marker is near Wernersville
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Revolutionary War Soldiers in Hain's Church Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); George Hain (within shouting distance of this marker); Lerch Tavern (approx. 0.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); In honor of our fallen heroes (approx. 2.6 miles away); For Those That Served in Vietnam (approx. 2.7 miles away); Dedicated to all who served (approx. 2.7 miles away); Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6150 (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wernersville.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2010
2. Wilhelm and Elizabeth Hain Fischer Marker
Family grave markers to left of memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,069 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
