SCHOPPE, Anthony

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A Hessian soldier, one of about 5000 Hessians to stay in America after the American Revolution. He served in Rev. War as a Hessian soldier until captured at the battle of Bennington, VT, when he was shipped to Boston, MA & enlisted in the Colonial Army until discharged 31 Dec 1782; reportedly came from Massachusetts first to Roque Island, then settled at Schoppe Point at Roque Bluffs in 1786, where he was granted 100 acres by the Proprietors. He married Phoebe Speare on November 21, 1784 in Boston, Massachusetts. His death date is recorded as October 17, 1817. Anthony and Phoebe had twelve children.

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Family/Spouse: SPEARE, Phebe. Phebe was born on 28 Sep 1766 in Jonesboro, ME; died on 10 Sep 1839 in Jonesboro, ME; was buried in Roque Bluffs, ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. SCHOPPEE, John was born on 19 Oct 1786 in ME; died on 12 Oct 1816 in ME.
2. SCHOPPE, Mary B. was born on 2 Dec 1800 in Jefferson, ME; died on 20 Mar 1829 in Jonesboro, ME; was buried in Jonesboro, ME.