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Johann Valentine Hilpert, came to Nova Scotia as a Hessian Soldier, to serve with the British during the War of Independence. He deserted in July of 1783 as his regiment was preparing to leave for Europe. He died 1815 at Dutch Town, Halifax, where He lived with his family. He married  Louisa Elizabeth Fausel' at St. George's, Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 19 April 1785. She was the daughter of Phillip Jacob Fausel of Germany, Via Lunenburg County. 

He was born in Altersbach, Thuringen, Germany , born about 1756.  He may have had a brother George who died before landing in New York or shortly after.

Many thanks to John Mertz, for the Information from His book "THE HESSIAN'S of NOVA SCOTIA"

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