Background
Bucher, John Conrad was born on June 10, 1730 in Neunkirch, Switzerland. Son of Hans Jacob and Anna Dorothea (Burgauer) Bucher.
Bucher, John Conrad was born on June 10, 1730 in Neunkirch, Switzerland. Son of Hans Jacob and Anna Dorothea (Burgauer) Bucher.
Attended U. Marburg (Germany), 1752-1755.
Arrived in the United States, 1755. Commissioned ensign 1st Battalion, Pennsylvania Militia, 1758, commanded garrison at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1759-1760, promoted to Lieutenant 2d Pennsylvania Battalion, 1760, then to adjunct and captain, 1760. Began preaching, 1763.
Ordained to ministry German Reformed Church, 1767, made occasional missionary trips West.
1st minister to preach in German language beyond Allegheny Mountains. Chaplain “German Regiment” under Baron Von Amt, 1775-1777.
Married Mary Magdalena Hoke, February 26, 1760, 6 children.