Download or read book Barshingers in America written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jacob Bertschinger was born 29 April 1716 near Zumikon, Switzerland. He emigrated in 1735 and settled in Pennsylvania. He married Magdalena Bechtler (1708-1774), daughter of Georg Bechtler and Elizabeth, 5 April 1736. They had four children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Pennsylvania.