Melchior Baer, Sr;
Melchior Baer, Jr; Johannes and Christophel came across the ocean from
the fatherland in the good ship Phoenix and landed at Philadelphia, September
30, 1743. They were staunch members of the Reformed Church to which
most of his descendents belonged. Many of them occupied places of
honor, both in the ministry and among the laity.
Melchior Baer, Sr. apparently
made his home with his son, Melchior, Jr. until in 1762, when Melchior,
Jr., sold the homestead to his father, Melchior, Sr., and removed to Macungie
township. In 1769, Melchior, Sr., sold his homestead to his son,
John Peter.
Melchior Baer, Jr., was born January 6, 1726, in the Fatherland, and died February 28, 1773; his remains are buried in a small private cemetery near Zionsville, Lehigh county.
Christophel Baer, known
as Stoffel, settled in Whitehall township. He had a tract of over
five hundred acres patented to himself and is said to have named it Baren
Hutte. The original homestead was used as a place of refuge and defense
during the Indian uprisings.
Last Will and Testament of Melchoir Bar, Sr.
