Brief Life History of Hans Peter
When Hans Peter Summy Jr was born in 1713, in Alsace, France, his father, Hans Peter Sumi, was 38 and his mother, Maria Magdalena Haldi, was 28. He married Anna Margaret Mertz about 1739. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 30 August 1787, in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States, at the age of 74, and was buried in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States.
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- Saanen, Gsteig & Lauenen, Switzerland marriage records
- Hans, "Switzerland, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records, 1418-1996"
- Switzerland, Church Records, Lauenen christenings
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1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1778 · Treaty of Alliance with American Colonies
After the battle of Saratoga France realized that America might be worth backing. They formed an alliance with the colonies and sent naval fleets to help with the war.
Name Meaning
Americanized form of Swiss German Sumi . Compare Summey .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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