I am searching for my ancestor, what I have is below. I have no
information on his brother's names, what happen to them or his family
that was left behind.
Thanks, Rose
1.
M.D. CHARLES MICHAEL1 CROUSE was born June 14, 1745 in Worms, Germany,
and died July 18, 1827. He married HANNAH O'CONNOR in Philadelphia,
Pa.. She was born 1748, and died 1826.
Notes for M
.D. CHARLES MICHAEL CROUSE:
Charles Michael Crouse and two brothers came from Worms, Germany.
Escaping through sewer drain pipes to avoid fighting in a war, they
made their way to Philadelphia as stowaways on a ship. Charles Michael
Crouse fought in the Revolutionary War. He and his wife, Hannah, made
horn combs and buttons for the soldiers while stationed at Valley
Forge.