
Hocking Valley Chapter
Sons of the American Revolution
St. Michaels Church
2495 Bickel Church Rd NW, Baltimore, OH 43105
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Peter Ruach: Born 00/00/1763 Loc. UNK
Died 00/00/1819 Baltimore, Fairfield County, Ohio
SAR # 275816
DAR # A094765
Patriotic Service: Private in Captain John Morritz’s Company 4, 2nd Battalion, Northampton County Militia. 1777 – 1778. Mustered out 05/14/1778 at age of 15.
The 2nd Battalion of Northampton County was part of George Washington’s
Philadelphia Campaign. Rauch was a member of the 6th Class and was called into action on 10/23/1777, about 6 weeks after the Battle of Brandywine, but before the battle of
White Marsh. During Rauch’s enlistment members of the militia worked at
The Allentown Armory guarded stores, assisted with the defense of Fort Mifflin and Mercer, built redoubts, and participated in the Battle of White Marsh
and other small skirmishes.
GPS Coordinates: 39.8729/-82.6927
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Paul Hively: Born 09/18/1762 York County, Pennsylvania
Died 01/29/1827 Fairfield County, Ohio
SAR #: 182403
DAR #: A202582
Patriotic Service: Private in Captain Aquila Wiley’s Company Pennsylvania Militia
GPS Coordinates: 39.8729/-82.6328

