" George Upperman , the brother of Charles Upperman , was married to Mary Strauss on March 10 , 1816 by Rev. Samuel Helfenstein of the 4th (Race ) St. German Reformed Church, also called Reformed Church of Philadelphia. George was deceased 16 Oct 1838 and his wife , Mary Upperman applied for land March 3 1855. as a consequence of George's service as Private in the War of 1812 under Captain John Bakeoven from 11 Sept 1814 to January 1815.