Jacob Mariah Risinger

Male15 October 1768–25 March 1827

Brief Life History of Jacob Mariah

When Jacob Mariah Risinger was born on 15 October 1768, in Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States, his father, John George Risinger, was 27 and his mother, Margarethe Elizabeth Stein, was 20. He married Anna Mary Reitlehouver about 1791, in Newberry, South Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 6 daughters. He died on 25 March 1827, in Centreville, Bibb, Alabama, United States, at the age of 58, and was buried in Centreville, Bibb, Alabama, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Jacob Mariah? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Jacob Mariah Risinger
1768–1827
Anna Mary Reitlehouver
1772–1852
Marriage: about 1791
Hannah Risinger
1792–1871
John Franklin Risinger
1794–1872
Sarah Susannah Risinger
1796–1869
George M Risinger
1799–1880
Mary “Polly” Risinger
1801–1905
James David Risinger
1803–1886
Amos Gilmore Risinger
1805–1879
Jordan Risinger
1808–1884
Elizabeth Risinger
1810–1811
Malinda Risinger
1813–1889
Leodicia "Dicy" Caroline Risinger
1818–1880

Sources (2)

  • Jacob Mariah Risinger, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Jacob Risinger, "Alabama Estate Files, 1830-1976"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    about 1791Newberry, South Carolina, United States
  • Children (11)

    +6 More Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (1)

    World Events (8)

    1776

    Age 8

    Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

    1776 · Battle of Sullivan's Island

    Age 8

    On June 28, 1776, the Battle of Sullivan's Island takes place on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. Since it is so close to Charelston, the battle is sometimes referred to as the First Siege of Charleston. This is the first time that the Americans had a victory against a land and sea attack by the British.

    1786 · Shays' Rebellion

    Age 18

    Caused by war veteran Daniel Shays, Shays' Rebellion was to protest economic and civil rights injustices that he and other farmers were seeing after the Revolutionary War. Because of the Rebellion it opened the eyes of the governing officials that the Articles of Confederation needed a reform. The Rebellion served as a guardrail when helping reform the United States Constitution.

    Name Meaning

    South German: variant of Reisinger 3.

    Americanized form of German Reisinger .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.