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Casper Reel (April 11, 1742[1] – October 10, 1824[1]), born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, was a Revolutionary soldier and the first white settler of Ross Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.[1][2]He joined the army soon after his arrival. He joined with George Washington at the battle of Brandywine, were he jumped in front of a gunshot to save Washington's life. Soon after he left, he was awarded over 200 acres of land. He helped start the Highland Presbyterian Church.[3][4] Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 During the War 3 After the War 4 Legacy 5 Notes 6 Sources Early life

One of the earliest evidence of his sail to America comes from a letter written by a relative. After moving to America, Reel went to find a few jobs. After about a month or two, he arrived home to find that his mother and brother were killed by Indians. Soon after in his teens, he went to Lancaster, one of the great centers of the fur industry. There he was apprenticed to a tanner and became an expert in the preparation of skins.[5] Reel came to Pittsburgh in 1773, then later traveled to the West Aguata district of Virginia. At the time it was a great trading center of the western frontier where the Indians came to sell goods. Later, Reel set up a trading post in what is now Rupe Station in East Liberty. There he made leather britches and other dreesed skins for prominent people around the area. Evidence of this is found by his account book which is now owned by relatives. He is also known to have been friends with Simon Girty.[6][7] During the War

He joined with his fellow countrymen on May 16 1775 to prepare for war against Britain. Reel would soon move with George Washington's men at the battle of Brandywine. As the men were attacked, British troops pulled in with overwhelming force. It was soon realized that it would not be a win. According to some diaries of soldiers of the battle, Reel ran in front of a British soldier who was about to shoot Washington.[8] He was shot in the arm. Due to the reward he received afterward, it is believed that he intervened to save an officer. He was in a few more battles as he was stationed as Garrison duty at Fort Pitt. Reel also fought at the battle of Three Rivers and at Ticondgeroga.[9] After the War

From the duties he served in the war he was rewarded over 200 acres of land with other bonuses. He had a house built there. He lived happily and had a family. His other great achievment was being co-founder of the Highland Presbyterian Church.[10] He died in 1824 and is buried near the 18th hole of the Highland Country Club golf course. A marker is in place near the grave.[11] Legacy

On Sunday, August 25, 1940 at three o'clock there was a ceremony to honor Reel's life, which was held near the ninth tee at Highland Country Club, Casper Reel's burial place. The Presbyterian Church has records of this co-founder and the influence he brought with him. A book called History of Casper Reel is about his life.[12][13] Notes

^ a b c Papers of Casper Reel, Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, retrieved 11th March 2009. ^ History of Allegheny County, pp. 206. ^ Cushing, pp 369,456. ^ History of Allegheny County, pp 206–208 ^ Reel, pp. 3. ^ Boyd, pp. 8,13. ^ Reel, pp. 1–30. ^ Grey, pp. 67. ^ Reel, pp. 4–5, 14, 17, 30–91. ^ Cushing, pp. 390,434. ^ Reel, pp. 8–13, 91–130. ^ Robert B. Van Atta, Centennial, bicentennial events abound in 2004, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, December 28, 2003, retrieved 11th March 2009. ^ Reel, p. 13. Sources

Reel, John (1940). History of Casper Reel. Pittsburgh. Boyd, Thomas (1928). Simon Girty: The White Savage. New York. ISBN 0766195058. Reel, Casper. Casper Reel's diary. Grey. Grey diary. Cushing, Thomas (1898). The History of Allegheny County. Pittsburgh. ISBN 1404754458. History of Allegheny County Pennsylvania. ISBN 9780788446146. Highland. Presbyterian Church records http://www.pa-roots.org/data/read.php?82,147 http://genforum.genealogy.com/reel http://www.powellgenealogy.com/Publications/body_publications.cfm http://www.sidneyrigdon.com/dbroadhu/PA/penn1900.htm http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_208746.html Highland Country Club http://www.golf.com/golf/courses_travel/coursefinder/course/0,28290,1377558,00.html http://dyn.pga.com/play/find-a-course/courseprofile.cfm?LCOURSEID=7577 Pioneer Cemeteries of Pine and Richland Townships, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania[1], North Hills Genealogists, 2003. }}
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