Biographical Sketch of Conrad ACKER (1881); Chester County, PA

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From THE HISTORY OF CHESTER COUNTY, by Futhey and Cope (1881);

Sketch prior to pg. 461

  Two brothers named Acker came over from Germany in 1732, one of whom, Conrad, 
located in Montgomery County, from whom those of this name in Chester County are 
descended.
  Conrad married Barbara Ruble, from which union Peter was born.  Peter Acker 
married Elizabeth Laugbaugh, and by her had but one child, Conrad, the subject 
of this sketch.  Peter subsequently married Elizabeth Beagle, by whom he had 
nine children.  Conrad, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Laugbaugh) Acker, was born 
in Uwchlan township, Dec. 24, 1802.  he was raised on the farm and attended the 
public subscription schools.  He was married Jan. 17, 1828, to Leah Keeley, 
daughter of Conrad and Margaret Keeley.  From this marriage were born eight 
children:  John; William (deceased); Margaret, married to Frank Keyser; 
Elizabeth, married to Charles H. Duckett; Joseph (killed in the Rebellion); 
Amelia; Ella; and Amanda.  In the spring of 1828 he moved to Tredyffrin 
township, and bought of his father a farm, on which he remained until 1850, when 
he came to his present farm, where he has since resided.  When he bought it the 
land was covered with woods which he cleared off, and on this farm of one 
hundred and seventeen acres he erected all the buildings and has made many 
valuable improvements.  He has served seven years a school director, and 
frequently in other local positions.  He belongs, with his family, to the 
Presbyterian Church.  He is identified with the Republican party, and was a 
staunch supporter of the government during the Rebellion.
  His farm is pleasantly located in the beautiful Chester Valley, and his home 
betokens happiness and comfort, as his homestead does thrift and prosperity.  
his son, Joseph Acker, was mustered into the United States service Sept. 11, 
1861, for three years, in Company C, Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania Regiment; was 
appointed fourth sergeant Sept. 18, 1861; promoted to third sergeant April 30, 
1862; promoted to second sergeant July 1, 1863; and was killed while advancing 
with skirmish line at Foster's Place, Bermuda Hundred, May 18, 1864.  He was one 
of the best and bravest soldiers of this noble regiment, commanded by Col. Henry 
R. Guss.