Philip Becher ^{1 2}

   Another name for Philip was Phillip Becher.³

  Noted events in his life were:

1. He was named as an heir in a will.
of Catherine Petry 13 Aug 1789 Cocalico Twp., Lancaster, PA. ⁴
PETRY, CATHARINE Cocalico Twp. August 13, 1789 February 28, 1793 Widow of George Petry. Children: George, Ann and Catharine wife of Philip Becher. Grandchildren: Rudy Bear and Magdalena wife of Philip Measner (parents' names omitted). Ex.: Philip Measner.

2. Census in 1790 in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster, PA. ¹ In 1790 in Caernarvon Township the houshold of Philip Becher is listed with:
Males (born)
16 and older (<=1774) = 1 Philip
Under 16 (1775-1790) = 1 son
Females = 3 (mother & 2 daughters).

3. Census in 1800 in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster, PA. ⁵ On the same 1800 census page in Caernarvon Township is listed Benjamin Bricker and Philip Becher.

In 1800 Benjamin Bricker's household had:
Males (born)
Under 10 (1791-1800) = 1 son
10-15 (1785-1790) = 1 son
26-44 (1756-1774) = 1 father Benjamin
Females (born)
Under 10 (1791-1800) = 2 daughters
16-25 (1775-1784) = 1 daughter
26-44 (1756-1774) = 1 wife

Benjamin Bricker is living as a neighbor to the Neuswanger [Neiswender] and Segner families, surnames who marry two children of John Beecher who married Mary Ann Albrecht. On the following census page we find John's listing as John Bicher, identified specifically in Churchtown within Caernarvon township. Benjamin would be just outside Churchtown in the township.

In 1800 is listed Philip Becher with:
Males (born)
10-15 (1785-1790) = 1 son
16-25 (1775-1784) = 1 son
45 & over (<=1755) = Philip
Females (born)
Under 10 (1791-1800) = 1 daughter
16-25 (1775-1784) = 1 daughter
26-44 (1756-1774) = 1 wife.

Philip married Catherine Petry, daughter of George Petry and Catherine Baer.