Johann Peter was born at Lebanon, Aug. 21, 1766, and died there Sept. 17, 1829. He was married toAnna Maria Menges, of Union, now Snyder county. He took part in the Revolution, served in the legislature of Pennsylvania, was justice of the peace and chief burgess of the borough of Lebanon from 1823-1826. They had six sons and five daughters, the oldest son being named John Peter.