Person:Peter VanGundy (4)

Date of Import: 8 Jan 2002

"Peter was our immigrant ancestor and one story relates that he was born Peter Van Gunten, a Swiss Hugenot. "He was able, wealthy and distinguished in the history of his country and aspired to the government of Berne. Being compelled to flee for his life, he sought asylum in France. He and his family immigrated to America and settled in Penn's colony in Bethel Twp, PA."

"Some family listings have his death date as 1758 but the date posted is from a letter written by great, great granddaughter, Clara Van Gundy. The will book lists his name as Peter "Gunty" and he died intestate. Circumstances and place of Peter's death depend on the story being read. One version says he died in Bethel Twp, now Lebanan Co, PA, another that he was killed by Indians in Earl Twp, Lancaster Co, Pa. Since all records place him in Lancaster Co, I choose to believe he died there, whether by Indians, is unknown."

"Birth 1713 in Bern, Switzerland.
Death 4 July 1757 in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Married 1739 to Fronica Ann Farny in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States"