When John Sebastian Musser was born on 29 March 1808, in Gregg Township, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States, his father, Philip Bastian Musser, was 22 and his mother, Elisabeth Ilgen, was 17. He married Anna Maria Neese about 1828, in Centre, Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Pennsylvania, United States in 1870 and Penn Township, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States in 1880. He died on 9 January 1887, in Centre, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 78, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Philipsburg, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States.
Do you know John Sebastian? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
+2 More Children
War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.
Oldest grave seen in the memorials list.
Being a second spiritual and religious awakening, like the First Great Awakening, many Churches began to spring up from other denominations. Many people began to rapidly join the Baptist and Methodist congregations. Many converts to these religions believed that the Awakening was the precursor of a new millennial age.
Americanized form of German Moser .
South German: unexplained. This surname is rare in Germany.
History: Jost (Joseph) Musser (c. 1692–1761) came on the ship Molly, which arrived in Philadelphia, PA, on 30 September, 1727. He settled in Lampeter Township, PA.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.