Recorded at Bucks County Riegel John, s/o Mathew and Catharine, born 14 July 1787. Sp. John Bail Benjamin, s/o Mathew and Catharine, born 3 April 1792 Elizabeth, s/o Mathew and Catharine, born 2 June 1796 Magdalena, born 18 March 1798, d/o Mathew and Catharine Anna Margaret, born 13 May 1800, d/o Mathew and Catharine. Sp. Peter and Anna Margaret Lerch John George, born 17 April 1802, s/o Matthias and Catharine. Sp. John George and Elizabeth Hess Eli, born 20 Jan 1808, s/o Benjamin and Hannah Riegel, Sp. Peter and Margaret Lerch Orpahan's Court-Northampton Co Reigel, Reigle Rigel, Reigel Reagel Riegle 12 Aug 1800, Guardians for 7 minor children of Jacob Kram, Lower Saucon Township. Widow, Catharine, Children; Mary over 14, Susannah, over 14, Elizabeth, under 14, Jacob, under 14, David, under 14, Joseph, under 14, Samuel under 14. For Susannah and Elizabeth, Mathhias Riegel, Lower Saucon, for Joseph and Samuel, John Riegel 22 Jan 1812, Guardian of minor daughter of John Kram, Upper Mt. Bethel township, child, Susannah over 14, guardian John Riegel, Lower Saucon 21 Jan 1811, Guardian of 7 minor children of Frederick Gross, Lower Saucon, for Joseph, John and Frederick, Mathias Riegel, Lower Saucon Indexed Reikel, Reigle 17 Dec 1764, Estate of Michael Reikel, died about 5 years ago, Macungie township, Widow, now married to Adam Crommon,Children, Ludwig, the eldest, Catharine, the wife of Philip Hagar, Maria, wife of Henry Kemer, George, Jacob, Martin, John, Michael, Barbara, Rosina Christ Church Riegel, Daniel, born July 10, 1755, died 2 Nov 1828, Magdalena, born 13 April 1762, died 17 Aug 1822 Lower Saucon Riegel, Catharine, born 29 Dec 1765, died 31 Oct 1830. Johannes, born Feb 4, 1787, died 5 Dec 1839 Wife Elizaberh, Children, John, Susanna, Benjamin, Samuel, David, Jacob Mathias, born 27 Dec 1765, died 15 Oct 1850 Sons of Benjamin , who came to America in 1734 Rev. War Reigal, Michael or Michel Rege, or Reigel, see Michel Rege Reigel, Michael, or Michael Rege or Reigal, PA Line, applied in Union Co, 1818 aged 66. Soldier enlisted in Berks Co. On April 1820 soldier was living in Mifflin Co and gave his age as 70 with a wife aged 66, and 1 son Michael Jr. aged 26 living at home. War of 1812 Riegel, John, wife Mary, srv. Capt. Michael Ginkle's Co. Ohio Rigel, Abraham, Old War, srv. Capt McElvain's Co 19th US Inf as a Pvt Riegel, Martin J., of Easton. The Riegel family is one of the oldest in Northampton County, and our subject's grandfather, Benjamin, was a resident of Lower Saucon. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, in the Commisary Dept., and was kiled near Hellerstown, on his return home from the war, when only half mile from his home. The founder of the family in America settled in Bucks Co. In tracing the descent, we find that the grandfather, Mathias Riegel, was born in Lower Saucon township. He was a member of the Reformed Church, he died at 69 years of age. His wife, Mary Kram, Children; John, Benjamin, Jacob, George, Daniel, Joseph, Samuel, Elizabeth who married Isaac Boyer, Catharine married George Weber, Mary, who married Joseph Roth, and Rebecca married Israel Rothrock. Joseph, father of Michael, was born in Lower Saucon. His wfie, Mary Newcomer, died 1878, in her 68th year. Children; Catharine, Mrs. Smith, Henry M., Martin J., Samuel P., and Charles. Martin J., was born Dec 11, 1835 near Hellertown. He married Nov 11, 1861 to Anna L. Hess, d/o Owen H. Hess of Easton. Their only son, Henry M. Riegel. Riegel, George W., was born in Washington township, NJ., 1 July 1842. His grandfather, Hon. Benjamin Riegel, one of the founders of Riegelstown. George W. Riegel, married in 1864 to Miss O.M. d/o C.W. Rauch. Children; George W., Howard, and Annie M. Riegel, Henry H. M.D. of Catasaugua, was born in Allentown, Lehigh Co, Nov 12, 1836. Both his father Daniel and grandfather, Matthias were natives of Hellertown. The former moved to Allentown. In 1837 he moved to Bath and 3 years later he moved to Nazareth. Retiring from the hotel business, he settled in Bath, where he was bereaved by his wife's death. Returning to Nazareth, Daniel Riegel was elected Sheriff of Northampton County. He died at age 68. Member of the Moravian Church. He married Hannah Weaver, she died at Bath age 52. Her grandfather, John Weaver was a soldier in the Rev. Her father, Michael Weaver, was born in Weaversville, his death occurred at age 64, he was soldier in the War of 1812. In Cherryville, July 3, 1858 Dr. Riegel married Elllen Gish, who was born in Berlinsville, d/o Abraham Gish. Children; Clifford H., Emma L. married S. B. Harte, William A., and Mattie G. Best Wishes, Geri