Bernardhus Van Leer
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Bernardhus Van Leer[lower-alpha 1] (1687–January 26, 1790) was a German-American early settler of the Province of Pennsylvania. He worked as a physician and was father of American Revolutionary War Captain Samuel Van Leer.
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Born | Bernardhus Van Leer 1687 near Isenberg, Germany |
Died | January 26, 1790 (104) |
Occupation | Physician |
Title | Dr. |
Spouse(s) | Mary Branson (1733-1749), Christina Fuls (1750-1790) |
Children | 14 |
Parent(s) | Johann George Van Leer, Mary Van Leer |
Relatives | Samuel Van Leer (son) |
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He built the Barnardus Van Leer House in Marple Township, Pennsylvania, c. 1742 and owned the land in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, on which his son Isaac built the Van Leer Cabin c. 1800.