Richard Stires and his twin brother; Thomas, were born in Germany and later moved to America in about 1750, landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after a ten day crossing of the Alanntic. At the outbreak of the American Revolution the family moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania. At the age of 22 the two brothers enlisted, Richard returning home about six months later. His brother was never heard of again and is believed to have been killed in the war. Richard was to later marry Miss Freniana Cooper and had six children by her. Selling their farm in Allentown they moved and bought property on present day Hope-Ramsayburg Road. Here he built his house in 1794. In 1795 an application to the Sussex County Courts was made to open a tavern. Richard Stires maintained a tavern at his residence from 1795 until 1801. After the death of his wife, he married again to a Rhoda Bogard. Richard Stirers contibued to live here until his death in approxiamtely 1825.
Built 1794
Richard Stires and his twin brother; Thomas, were born in Germany and later moved to America in about 1750, landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after a ten day crossing of the Alanntic. At the outbreak of the American Revolution the family moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania.
At the age of 22 the two brothers enlisted, Richard returning home about six months later. His brother was never heard of again and is believed to have been killed in the war.
Richard was to later marry Miss Freniana Cooper and had six children by her.
Selling their farm in Allentown they moved and bought property on present day Hope-Ramsayburg Road. Here he built his house in 1794.
In 1795 an application to the Sussex County Courts was made to open a tavern. Richard Stires maintained a tavern at his residence from 1795 until 1801.
After the death of his wife, he married again to a Rhoda Bogard.
Richard Stirers contibued to live here until his death in approxiamtely 1825.