An American Family History

Michael Dreisbach was born April 1, 1779 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. His father was Colonel Johann Jost Dreisbach.

He married Susanna Schaeffer on September 4, 1796. Susanna was born on July 22, 1778. Her parents were Dewald Schaeffer and Magdalena Saeger.

Susanna died on September 3, 1851.Michael died on October 15, 1868 in Northampton County. They are buried together at St. Pauls Indianland, Cherryville, Northampton County.

From The History of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

The paternal grandfather, Michael Dreisbach, was born April 1, 1779, and died October 15, 1868. By occupation he was a wheelright, and engaged in farming. His wife bore the maiden name of Susanna Shaffer.