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About Us
Ross Schwalm, JSHA President
Since 1975, JSHA, Inc, a 501(c) Non Profit Corp., has been dedicated to the promotion of Hessian history and genealogy. We are expanding into research and publication of 19th, 20th and 21st century history of Hessian descendants. We need your support to continue our many programs that convey history from the American Revolution to the modern era.
JSHA President, Ross Schwalm, is the third great-grandson of Hessian soldier, Johannes Schwalm. Ross continues the Schwalm Family legacy of historical preservation and public education surrounding the Hessians, their descendants, and the broader cultural impact of German-Americans.
Education
Ursinus College, Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science
Old Dominion University, Master of Science in Education
Military Service and Career
20 years as Marine Corps. Officer
Combat Veteran of Desert Storm
24 years as Defense Contractor
Achievements and Honors
American Legion (Member)
Sons of the American Revolution
Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War
Military Order of the World Wars
Our Mission
THE PROMOTION OF HESSIAN & AMERICAN HISTORY
Our volunteers are historians, veterans, farmers and educators located in the US and Europe ready to support your needs related to finding your Hessian roots or conduct your history research task. You can help our speakers, researchers and writers through the following programs:
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Public Engagement
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Historical Research
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Watercolor illustration of Hessian uniform for the Cadetten Corps, 1778-1783
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