Jonathan Hager

Jonathan Hager (1714 – November 6, 1775) is the founder of Hagerstown, Maryland, United States.

He was born in Germany and fought in the French and Indian War serving out of Fort Frederick.

Information that has been verified by multiple sources is as follows: Jonathan Hager came to the American colonies in 1736 and arrived at a port in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He built a sound foundation over two fresh water springs that flowed over the property and constructed a barn.

Hager recorded in his Book of Sermons: "We lived together until the 16th day of April, 1765, then it pleased the Lord to call her, after severe suffering, out of this world.