Family Remembrance:1776 "Came to USA via Rotterdam 1 October 1773, Wm. Rey and assigns for 4 years. Farmer. Residence: Catawissa Valley, PA."

1781 Excise Tax, Berks County, Pennsylvania:3008, p. 6. George Focht listed in the excise accounts for £3 collected in Berks County in 1781

1820 U.S. Census:1989
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (Union Township)
Head of Family •• George Focht
Males 45 and over •• 1 << George Focht, about age 65
Females 45 and over •• 1 << Barbara
Household of son Adam Focht is adjacent.