Fort Augusta

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Pennsylvania (Sunbury), USA · coordinates 40.86, -76.79 (exact)

About

Jacob Hochstetler drifted past here on a raft after escaping captivity (1758); Joseph was handed back here (1764).

Events

• 1764 Captives returned after Bouquet’s treaty

Lived here

• 1757 — Jacob Hochstetler (1712–1776)
• 1757 — Joseph Hochstetler (c.1746–1812)
• 1764 — Joseph Hochstetler (c.1746–1812)

Narratives and research

• Stories: The Hochstetler massacre of 1757
• History: 1764 Captives returned after Bouquet’s treaty

Record compiled 31 October 2026.

About this research

Supporting documentation is linked throughout. This project is an exercise in AI-assisted research and development, and I haven’t manually verified every link or conclusion. All transcriptions and translations of Swiss parish records were made with AI, and their accuracy should be treated accordingly.