Atnthony Levering 1
- Born: 5 Jul 1752, Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
General Notes:
ANTHONY: b. July 5, 1752, at Roxb.; m. Mary, dau. of
Captain Joseph Sterne, of Roxb. Both were constituent
members of the Roxb. Baptist Church, on dismission from
the First Baptist Church of Philad. and he was a deacon
of the former from Dec. 22, 1804, until his decease. He
lived on Green Lane, in (now) Manayunk, in the large
stone house where his father and grandfather had lived.
He owned a large tract of land where Manayunk now
stands, extending on both sides of Green Lane. He also
was active in the War of the Revolution, sharing with
his brothers Jacob and John in many scouting expeditions
and in hairbreadth escapes, as their home was in
the heat of the conflict and under British possession for a
part of the time. Being so located they were detailed on
special service, and divided risks and responsibilities as
scouts with each other.
He d. Aug. 8, 1818. Mrs. L. survived her husband many years, and was awarded a pension by the Government for the valuable military services rendered by her husband. She was well versed in family history and tradition. She d. Feb. 17, 1851, aged 86 years.
Both were buried in Leverington Cemetery.
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