The Life of Conrad Weiser: The German Pioneer, Patriot, and Patron of Two Races

The great-great-grandson of Conrad Weiser authored this biography in 1876. It was then updated in 1899 and again with this new and improved edition. This edition includes a new foreword by historian John L. Moore, index, and bibliography. The improvements include a fresh edit and the addition of numerous maps and images. Included in this book are the following: Foreword by John L. Moore Preface by C. Z. Weiser Introduction to Second Edition by W. M. Zechman I. Conrad Weiser’s Remote Ancestry and Native Place. II. Conrad Weiser’s Parents—His Father and Mother. III. The Exodus of Conrad Weiser’s Father. IV. Conrad’s Father: Chief of the Colony at Livingston Manor. V. Conrad’s Father: Chief of the Colony at Schoharie. VI. Conrad Weiser’s Father: The Defender of the Rights and Liberties of his Countrymen at Schoharie. VII. Conrad’s Father Leads a Colony to Tulpehocken, Pennsylvania. His Return and Wandering. His Visit to Tulpehocken. His Death. VIII. John Conrad Weiser, Junior. His Name—Birth-Place—Baptism. IX. Conrad’s Arrival in America. His Stay with the Maqua Indians. X. Conrad Weiser and His Stepmother. XI. Conrad Weiser’s Brothers and Sisters. His Occupation. His Marriage. His Departure for Pennsylvania. XII. Conrad Weiser’s Advent in Pennsylvania. The Beginning of His Official History. XIII. Conrad Weiser, Provincial Interpreter. Justice of the Peace. 1732–1743. XIV. Ten More Years of Indian Intercourse. Missions and Duties. 1744–1754. XV. The French and Indian War. Conrad Weiser, Superintendent of the Indian Bureau. Colonel. His Death Officially Announced. 1754–1760. XVI. Conrad Weiser’s Failing Health. His Death. His Burial-Place. XVII. Conrad Weiser as a Religious Character. XVIII. Conrad Weiser’s Will. His Possessions. His Sons and Daughters. His Posterity. XIX. Summary and Conclusion Appendix: Authentic Autobiography of Conrad Weiser Letter of Conrad Weiser to the Leaders at Ephrata, September 3, 1743 Dedication Hymn The Story of Regina Bibliography Index About the Author