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Peter DeHaven

Birth : 31 Jan 1741 Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death : 4 Jan 1822 Gainesboro, Frederick County, Virginia, USA
Burial : Fairview Cemetery, Keedysville, Washington County, USA
Coordinate : 39.4882200, -77.7023600
Description : HISTORY :
This was the first DeHaven family to settle in Back Creek Valley, and the date of settlement was about 1790.

The DeHaven surname is well-known in Back Creek Valley, as well as in counties adjoining Frederick. Like other families in rural 19th century America, DeHavens intermarried within their own clan. Also, numerous marriages transpired between the DeHavens and Adams, Whitacre, and Clark families.

Descendents erected a modern gravestone for Peter and Abigail DeHaven in the old Back Creek Quaker graveyard in Gainesboro. The late Robert Unger arranged for the Veteran's Administration to donate a tombstone for this Revolutionary War veteran's... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Peter DeHaven's memorial?

    Peter DeHaven's memorial is located at: Fairview Cemetery, Keedysville, Washington County, USA.

  • When did Peter DeHaven death?

    Peter DeHaven death on 4 Jan 1822 in Gainesboro, Frederick County, Virginia, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Peter DeHaven's memorial?

    Latitude: 39.4882200
    Longitude: -77.7023600

Family Members:

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Abigail West DeHaven

(1746 - 1827)

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LONG GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. Daffodils signify "Regards". To Peter, may you rest in eternal peace. Your loving cousin,

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Left by Anonymous on 26 Mar 2010

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RIP - The Dehaven's are related to the Op Den Graeff family which were Quaker German immigrants that settled Germantown, PA. Harmenken "Harmon" Dehaven married Anneken Op Den Graeff. I believe this is the same family line. It might explain the Quaker relation. Read less

Left by Anonymous on 27 Nov 2010

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Great Grand Uncle Jacob Peter DeHaven Thanks for your service to our great nation may we nevor forget

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Left by Anonymous on 26 Feb 2019

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Peter DeHaven was my 6th Great Grandfather. RIP

Left by Anonymous on 12 Feb 2021

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fairview Cemetery
Keedysville, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4882200, -77.7023600

2. Mount Hebron Cemetery
Keedysville, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4824982, -77.6900024

3. Red Hill Cemetery
Keedysville, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4700100, -77.6989400

4. Mumma Cemetery
Sharpsburg, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4780000, -77.7421900

5. Antietam National Battlefield
Sharpsburg, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4742126, -77.7445374

6. Mount Carmel Church Cemetery
Keedysville, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4724998, -77.6564026

7. Snyder Farm Cemetery
Boonsboro, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4641300, -77.6618000

8. Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery
Boonsboro, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5058300, -77.6542800

9. Old Salem Church Cemetery
Boonsboro, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5062590, -77.6543710

10. Mountain View Cemetery
Sharpsburg, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4604800, -77.7419500

11. Antietam National Cemetery
Sharpsburg, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4601400, -77.7417700

12. Boonsboro Cemetery
Boonsboro, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5045100, -77.6524700

13. Mount Calvary Lutheran Cemetery
Sharpsburg, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4591751, -77.7432175

14. Abraham Lemaster Gravesite
Boonsboro, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5084763, -77.6521835

15. Emmert Graveyard
Tilghmanton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5265850, -77.7306050

16. Manor Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Tilghmanton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5285988, -77.7264023

17. Sharpsburg Reformed Cemetery
Sharpsburg, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4595900, -77.7486700

18. Tolsons Chapel Cemetery
Sharpsburg, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4561900, -77.7463700

19. Mount Briar Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4427986, -77.6864014

20. Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery
Bakersville, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5135680, -77.7559970

21. First Methodist Cemetery
Sharpsburg, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4581500, -77.7521700

22. Mount Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Locust Grove, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4478760, -77.6637726

23. Zittlestown Church of God Cemetery
Zittlestown, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4878300, -77.6269200

24. Benevola United Methodist Church Cemetery
Benevola, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5452000, -77.6745000