Johannes SOWER
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Will dated 31 December 1784, Frederick County, Maryland
Moved from Frederick County, Maryland to Floyd County, Virginia in 1790-1791. Jacob first purchased land on Little River near George and Henry Sowers (most like related to Nancy). Jacob soon sold that land and bought a large acreage on Obediah's Creek, waters of Indian Creek. This section of Floyd County is known as Alum Ridge. In 1799 Jacob owned at least 500 acres of land. Over the years 1812-1823 Jacob sold his land to his sons, William and John (who got the home place), to his son-in-law, Williams Akers, to George Reed, and perhaps to others. (FamilyTreeMaker.com) "Married by publication of banns, 26 January 1790. Jacob Sauer and Catharina Morckel." (St. Peter's Church records, Frederick County, Maryland)
He married Sophia Mutschler . Sophia Mutschler was born at Frederick, Maryland Abt 1738 .
They were the parents of 8
children:
Elizabeth Sowers
born 13 Oct 1758.
Susanna Sowers
born 27 Nov 1761.
John Philip Sowers
born 20 Mar 1763.
Catherine Sowers
born Abt 1765.
Valentine Sowers
born 10 Dec 1768.
Jacob Henry Sowers
born Abt 1770.
Edward Sowers
born Abt 1771.
Juliana Sowers
born 6 Aug 1772.
Johannes Sower died Feb 1785 at Frederick, Maryland .
Sophia Mutschler died 27 Oct 1825 at North Carolina .