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GENEALOGY OF THE
BRUMBACH FAMILIES
INCLUDING THOSE USING THE FOLLOW-
ING VARIATIONS OF THE ORIGINAL
NAME, BRUMBAUGH, BRUMBACH, BRUM-
BACK, BROMBAUGH, BROWNBACK, and
MANY OTHER CONNECTED FAMILIES
BY
GAIUS MARCUS BRUMBAUGH, M. S., M. D.,
Member Pennsylvania German Society, Pennsylvania Historical Society, American Association
for Advancement of Science, American Medical Association,
Medical Society of D. C, etc.
VOLUME 1
SECTIONS A - D
PAGES I - 318
FREDERICK II. HITCHCOCK
GKXi:.\r.(u;u'Ai, publisher
105 WEST FORTIETH STREET
.NEW YORK
LIBRARY
THE
BRUMBACH FAMILIES
One thousand copies of this
book have been printed from
type and the t3pe distributed
This is copy Number
Copyright 1013
By Gaivs Marcus Brumbaugh
This Publication *
is affectionately dedicated
TO THE
MEMORY OF THE MOTHERS AND FATHERS
OF THE WITHIN NAMED DESCENDANTS
AND ESPECIALLY TO
MARIA BAER (FRANK) BRUMBAUGH
AND
[E226] ANDREW BOELUS"' BRUMBAUGH, M.D.
Beloved Parents of the Author
CONTENTS
Illustrations ix
Preface , xv
Cash Subscribers xix
Introduction xxiii
Abbreviations and Explanations 1
Name Brumbacii — Bro.mhach 5
Vogt and KnEBs Von Brumbacii — PI. 8 18
Foreign Records and Coats of Arms 3, 18, 21
Wappen — Coats of Arms 18, 21
Reunions 26
Brumbacii — Brombacii Immigrants 40
Census and Tax Records 43
Head of Families. Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia — 1790 .... 43
Wooduerry, Woodbury, Township (Pa.) 46,50
Assessment of Woodbury Township, Bedford Co., Pa. — 1789 (complete), 1795, etc. . 50
Assessment of Woodbury Township, Huntingdon Co., Pa. — 1788 (complete), and 1789 56
Warranties of Land — 1771-1793 68
Gerhard1 Brumbacii (Sec. A) and Descendants 71
Sheeder's Manuscript History 130
Bombach, George1 (Sec. B), and Descendants — PI. 46 138
Johann Jacob' Brumbacii (Sec. C) and Descendants — Pis. 47-50 141
Germanna — Germantown, Va 245
Lancaster Co. (Pa.) Family Records— John Brumbacii, etc 256
Johan Mei.chior Brombach [Dl] and Melchior Brumbacii (Sec. D) and Descend-
ants—PL 66 245,259
Brombach — Brumbacii, The Widow1 [D2] and Descendants .... 245,262
Brumback: Library— Pis. 76, 77 298
Other Brumback Immigrants (Va.), etc. (Sec. F) 314
Johannes Henhich1 Brumbacii (Sec. E) and Descendants — PI. 96 . . . 349
Hermanus Emanuel1 Brumbacii (Sec. G) 755
Unidentified (Sec. X) 799
Lineage of Owner 801
Index 803
vii
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
PIATE
A Brumbaugh Shepherd (Pa.) '. 1
The Hoofd Pooht, Rotterdam 2
A Ship of the Eahly XVIII Century 3
Empire of Germany (portion), 1778 4
The Rhixe and Northern Germany 5
BrOMBACII IM WlESENTAL, 1905 6
Map of Brombach 7
Coats of Arms (Wappen) 8
vox Brumbach — Coat of Arms in Colors 9
Brumbaugh-Rinehaut Reunion (O.) September 5, 1903, and 1910 . . . .10,11
Gerhard Brumbach Memorial Association (Brownback), Certificate ... 12
Brumbaugh Reunion, Mahtinsburg, Pa., September, 1908 13
Brumbaugh Reunion, Huntingdon, Pa., September, 1910 14
Conestoga Wagon 15
Agreement for Purchase of Horses. Colonial, 1780 16
The Heivert Papen House, 1698 17
Bitten house (Rittingiiausen) Cuat of Arms 18
Surveyor's Warrant for 350 Acres, June 23, 1736 19
Original Residence of [Al] Gerhard1 Brumbach, 11-23 20
Survey of Lands of "Gerhard Brunback," Edward. Peter, Henry Brownback, and
Othehs 20'/2
Petition of "Garrett Brumiiuough" for a "Publick House." May 25, 1736 . . 20%
Farms of [Al] Gerhard1 Bru.mbach — 2 views 21
Ai.msbook of Brumbach Church — 1773-1774 22
Brumuacii's Church (Reformed) — 17+1 23
Brownback Church (Reformed) 23'/2
Brownback Monument — 2 views 24
Will of [Al] Garrett1 Browxbaugh and Renunciation of Mary — 3 plates . 25,26,27
Washington's Headquarters, "Ridge Road," Home of [A15] Benjamin5 Brownback
Built by [Al] Gerhard1 in 1742 28
John8 Brownback [A13] and Benjamin' Brownback [A15] Sign Release . . 29
Marriage Certificate of [All] Peter1 Brownback and Susanna De Frain . . 30
[A24] William4 Brownback 31
[A29] Catharine* (Brownback) Kimes and [A29-iii] Jesse Brownback5 Kimes . 32
[A41] Jesse' Brownback, 1835 and 1890 33
Home of Elizabeth (Christman) Brownback 34
[A42] Edward' Brownback and Margaret (Root) Brownback 35,36
[A78-11] William H." Mosteller, M. D 37
[A84] Orlando Walker5 Brownback, M. D 38
[A132] Garrett Ellwood5 Brownback 39, 39%
Emma (Evans) Brownback 40
Home of [A132] Garrett Ei.lwood5 Brownback — 2 views — I.ixfiei.d, Pa. ... 41
"Gray Gabijjs," Home of [A188] War. Michael* Brownback. Brvn Mawr, Pa. . 42
[A249] Garrett Arthur" Brownback 43
[A250] Jesse Evans" Brownback 44
X • BKUMBACII FAMILIES
PLATE
[A343] Gkoiige Walton' Bbowxiiack 45
Immigrant List, Shu Samuel, Dec. 3, 1740 4G
Immigrant List, Ship Nancy, August 31, 1750 — 2 sheets 47,48
Certificate of Custodian of Records 49
House Built About 1750' by [CI] Joiiann Jacoii1 Brumiiacii 50
Record Made by [C7] Henry2 Brumbaugh 51
[C24] Samuel David3 Brumbaugh and Eliza (Kissecker) Brumbaugh, [C107-ii]
Samuel IV Felmlee, M. D 52
[C28] Simeon K.s Brumbaugh 53
[C33] Jacob Benjamin1 Brumbaugh and Rebecca (Clopprr) Brumbaugh ... 54
Jacob Brown and [C56] Eleanor4 (Brumbaugh) Brown ...... 55
[C76] David Stuckey' Brumbaugh . 56
[C77] Maria Louisa* (Brumbaugh) Stookey 57
[C97] Jacob Snyder* Brumbaugh 58
[C100] John Snyder' Brumbaugh and Delilah (Oder) Brumbaugh ... 59
[C101-1] Mary Susan5 (Ksiii.eman) Gates 60
[C102] David Snyder' Brumbaugh 61
[C203] Clement Laird3 Brumbaugh 61%
[C3C7] David Irvin3 Brumbaugh 62
[C3G8] Charles Ober5 Brumbaugh 63
[C399] Samuel Longeneckeu3 Brumbaugh 61
[C501] Horace Atlee* Brumbaugh and Family- 65
Immigrant List, Ship Halifax, September 23, 1753 66
Facsimile of Bible Record of [D3] Henry- Brumbach (3 plates) . . . .67,68
Facsimile of Bible Record of [D10] Henry3 Brumbach (2 plates) . . . .69,70
[D30] John* Brumback, 1893, age 85 71
Mary (Grove) Brumback and [D43] Henry' Brumback 72
[D95] John Sanford3 Brumback 73
[D95] Ellen Perlena (Purmort) Brumback 74
Home of [D95] John Sanford Brumback, Van Wert, O., Built 1869 ... 75
The Brumback Library, Van Wert, O. 76
The Brumback Library (5 views) 77
[D231] Jefferson5 Brumback . 78
[D235] Henry3 Brumback 79
[D241] Newton N — .B Brumback, M. D. (at 57), and Nettie (Talbot) Brumback
(at 50) 80
[D263] Orville Sanford6 Brumback, A. M, LL. B 81
[D263] Jennie King (Carey) Brumback 82
Home of Orville Sanford8 Bru.miiack [D2G3], Toledo, O. ..... 83
[D264] David La Doyt6 Brumback 84
Elizabeth Adelia (Pinkerton) Brumback [D264] 85
[D265] Estella" (Brumback) Reed 86
John Perry Reed [D265] 87
Richard Brumback' Reed, Orville Sanford' Reed and Ei.i.f.n Brumback' Reed
[D265] 88
[D266] Saida May" (Brumback) Antrim 89
[D266] Krnest Irving Antrim 90
[D374] Chester Talbot" Brumback, and [D373] Florence May" Brumback . 91
[DUO] Blanche Carey'. (Brumback) Spitzes, and [DUO-i] Lydia Carey Spitzer . 92
[Dili] Lydia Ellen' (Brumback) Allen 93
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS XI
PLATE
[D413] David La. Doyt' Beumback, Jn., [D412] John Sanford7 Brumback, 2d, and
[DIM] Wili.son Pinkekton7 Brumback 94
" Hail to the Everlasting Hills!", Rocks, Juniata River, and P. R. R. West op
Huntingdon, Pa. 95
Immigrant List, Ship Neptune, September 30, 175 4; Johannes Henrich1 Bhumbach
[El] 96
Page from Returns of [E2] Jacob3 Bnu.MBACii, Collector, 1791 97
Isaac Bauer's (Bowers) Settlement with His Children, August SI, 1820 ... 98
Immigrant List, Countess of Sussex, October 7, 17u'5. [E3] Conrad2 Brombach, and
[El] Johannes Brombach • 99
Minutes of Annual Meeting (G. B. B.), 1789. Conrad* Brombach [E3] . . 100
Minutes of Annual Meeting Signed bv [E5] George2 Bhumbach and [E4] Jo-
hannes2 Bhumbach, May 13, 1820 101
Will of [E5] George2 Brumbaugh 102, 103, 104
Heihs of [EG] \V)i.' Brumbaugh Deed Land to James Miller, 1833 .... 105
[E7] Johannes3 Bhumbach Whites to [E13] George3 Bhumbach March 9, 1810, and
Receipts to Him October Hi, 1819 106
[E8] Nicholas Fauss Sein Tagbuch — and Autographic Family Record . . 107, 108
Deed of Nicholas Fouse and [ES] Margaret3 (Brumbaugh) Fouse, January 8, 1825 109
Agreement fob Building the Clover Creek (Pa.) German Reformed Church, Jan-
uary 2, 1832 110,111
[E8-vi] William' Fouse 112
[E8-vi-2] Theobald A.5 ("Dewalt") Fouse 113
[E8-viii] Theobald* ("Dewalt") Fouse 114
[E8-viii-12] Dewalt Shontz5 Fouse, D. D 115
[E8-ix] Adam' Fouse and Susanna (Garner) Fouse 116
[E8-ix-(6)] John Garner5 Fouse and Family 117
[E8-ix-(8)] Adam Garner5 Fouse and Family 118
[E8-ix-9] Levi Garner5 Fouse (1895) 119
Note of [E9] "Conrath2 Bhumbach," Witnessed by [E16] Samuel3 Bhumbach, May
20, 1814, [E9] Conrath Bhumbach Gives an Order April 21, 1812 ... 120
[E12] Henry3 Brumbaugh, Andrew and [E15] Catharine3 (Brumbaugh) Waiixer,
David and [E17] Ester3 (Brumbaugh) Warner White to [E13] George3 Brum-
baugh February 20, 1817 121
[E12] Bible Record of [E12] Henry3 Brumbaugh 122,123
Home of [E13] George3 Brumbaugh, etc. 124
[E13] George3 Brumbaugh Pay's a Fine January 18, 1822, Rather than Serve as
Collector 125
[E13] George9 Brumbaugh Witnesses an Agreement Between Christian Knierin
and Isaac Stauffer, April 13, 1822 126
Bible Recohd of [E13] "Geohg3 Bhumbach" 127
Bible Record of [1514] "Daniel3 Brumbacii" 128
Family of [E41] Henry' Brumbaugh and Catharine (Stiffi.er) Brumbaugh, October
24, 1892 129
[E53] Jacob* Brumbaugh 130
[E64] Esther' (Brumbaugh) Rinehaht and Daniel Rinehart 131
[EGt-ix] Henry U— 3 Rinehaht, M. D 132
[EG8] Jacob' Brumbaugh 133
[EG9] John' Brumbaugh 131
Mary (Hoover) Brumbaugh, and [E75] Daniel Bowers4 Brumbaugh ... 135
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Xlll
PLATE
[E220I] Daniel Albert" Brumbaugh 185
Bible Record of [E3002] Susanna" (Brumbaugh) I'aul and Henry Paul . . 18(i
Rebecca (Waltz) Brumbaugh and [E3011] Henry' Brumbaugh, and Birth Certifi-
cate of Rebecca (Waltz) Bru.-mbacc.ii 187,188
[E3013] Susannah* (Brumbaugh) Faulkender 189
[E3014] John W'inei.and' Brumbaugh, Margaret (Nicodemus) Brumbaugh, and
Their Home 190,191
[E301G] George Wineland' Brumbaugh 192
[E305I] Isaac' Brumbaugh, and Ida (Siiidei.er) Brumbaugh 193
[£3054] Isaac' Brumbaugh and [E3860] Isaac Walter" Brumbaugh ani> [E3390]
Isaac5 Brumbaugh, Jr 194
[E3320] William Henrv Harrison4 Brumbaugh 195
Baptismal Certificate of [G4] "Matthias- Buombach" 190
[G1C0] Edmund Green* Brumbaugh and Family 197
PREFACE
" Biography is the only true history." — Emerson.
" Biography is allowed on all hands to be one of the most attractive and
profitable kinds of reading." — Archbishop Whcatley.
" Every man is a bundle of his ancestors." — Emerson.
Who and what were my ancestors? Such information is of vital impor-
tance if the present would improve upon the past, and yet honor the ancestry.
In the subject matter of the above quotations; in the complexity of the general
family lines under consideration ; in the study of heredity problems, especially
those of consanguineous marriages and their effects3; in the desire to fashion
a fitting monument to the ancestry ; and to help and encourage both the present
and future generations — in all such matters the reader will gather motives for
the preparation of this volume. The definite purpose to ultimately undertake
the project was formed while long ago listening to conversations between
Father [E22G] and Grandfather [E68], held upon the site of the original
building at the '; old homestead " in Pcnn Twp., Huntingdon Co., Pa. I have
very often regretted that my quetsions were then so superficial, and that we
were unable to secure some important historical papers pertaining to [E2]
Jacob2 Brumbach.
There was a great, cracked iron kettle at the old homestead which had
been dropped from an old Concstoga wagon in making the difficult fording of
the Susquehanna River, and recovered from it, as several of the ancestors were
returning to " Woodcock Valle}- " from " the Gushehoppa " or " Gushehoppen
region," " where some Brumbachs yet remained." George3 [E13] said the
ancestors came from Germany and France, but he seemed not to have men-
tioned immigrants other than the lines " C *' and " E." They passed through
eastern Pennsylvania into Maryland, and some went West and South, while
others went into Cumberland Co., Pa. The latter made occasional trips to
" Gushehoppa." Some references to this general region are found upon
pp. 1:54-1:37.
Early German and other colonists, especially in Pennsylvania, usually
buried their dead on their farms in family or community plots. The graves
were marked by field stones, or by slate slabs, using merely initials and rarely
the dates of birth and death. Positive knowledge of the facts thus perished
through death, loss of memory, and migrations. Family Piibles and other
■Those interested in the matter should write to Prof. Charles B. Diivenport, Kiigenics
Record Office, Cold Spring Harbor, Long [sliiml. X. V. In connection with the Carnegie
Institution, he is actively directing researches in experimental evolution, etc.
AVJ BRUMBACH FAMILIES
records have been destroyed by fire, or lost. In one instance a Bible was sold
in York Co., Pa., " to a man from Philadelphia for fifty cents," and it has
nevei been located. This actual occurrence, fortunately, is but illustrative, and
did not happen in our families— but some of our valuable records have been de-
stroyed because " they icere old."
As a rule Brumbach-Brumbaugh and related families have not sought pub-
lic office,1' and this commonly fruitful source of information in public records
has been closed. Land records, however, have been of the greatest assistance.
Will books but infrequently assisted, owing to the early and general practice
of dividing property upon retiring from active business life;- or of permitting
the laws of descent to determine the division of property.
The military records ordinarily furnished extensive material for family
history. Though loyal, the large majority of the families herein traced ad-
hered to the non-resistent views, and military sources of information are there-
fore also of comparatively little assistance. In connection with the Friend,
Mennonite, German Baptist and other church belief and practices, the follow-
ing extract" is of interest:
" The Draft— Brethren who are drafted may pay $300.00 and be exempt,
or be assigned to hospital duty, or to take charge of ' freedmen,' but will not
be forced into the ranks."
The earlier data, gathered partly by Father, was taken up by me in 1889,
and the search was pressed as opportunity permitted. Later the writer learned
that others were working upon our separate family histories, and finally
learned that death had terminated their efforts. It was finally learned that
Ephraim5 Brumbaugh [E345], historian of the "Descendants of Conrad3
Brumbaugh" [E9], preserved the material gathered by his late brother, An-
drew" Brumbaugh [ES44], in some fourteen years of persistent inquiry. This
material was secured and was found to deal largely with the descendants of
Conrad3 [E9J, and of Margaret3 (Brumbaugh) Fouse [E8]. About 1907,
after a long search, the records of the late Edmund Green4 Brumbaugh
[G160]c were secured from his widow. These records represented about nine
years' search amongst the descendants of Hermanns Emanuel1 Brumbach
[Gl] ; and without that assistance, and the later co-operation of Albert Jacob4
Brumbach [G87]," Section G would scarcely have been included in this volume.
' 'Hon. Clement Laird" Brumbaugh [C203], now Deputy Superintendent of Insurance
for Ohio, was elected a Member of Congress from Columbus, O.. Nov. 5. 1913, too late to note
upon page 229. Others of the name have served in State Legislatures but he is apparently
the first to serve in the National body. See Plate til'/,
^Christian Family Companion, Vol. 1, No. i, ,,. U, Oct. 1, 18U4.
"PI. 197, p. 785.
"Page 778.
The records of both Andrew Brumbaugh and Edmund Green Brumbaugh, and
those of Father, preserved the results of personal interviews, letters, etc., from
the oldest surviving persons both in the family lines and without them. The
compiler carefully digested, collated, and made everything to assist in the com-
pletion of the present " progress report." Their basis work was most impor-
tant, and the compiler profoundly regrets that they could not have survived to
assist in completing this volume, which is evolved along wholly different plans.
Their records included letters from numerous deceased ancestors, and a com-
prehensive plan should be formed for the union of the different Memorial
Associations, or Reunions, and the permanent preservation of this data.
The late Judge Jefferson5 Brumback [D281]* wrote of his investigations
in Virginia tracing the descendants of The Widow2 Bruinbach [D2], and dur-
ing his lifetime his assistance and interest in the project of the writer were
most cordial. There were also found letters from Garrett Ellwood5 Brownback
[A132],b who was especially interested in the descendants of Gerhard1 Brum-
bach [Al]. His co-operation with the compiler has been constant and most
encouraging in the dark hours. He has preserved valuable records, at his own
expense furnished many half tones for Section A, and has already loaned $200
to help the compiler to publish this volume. Orville San ford0 Brumback
[D26S]C was also represented by letters to the late workers, has continued his
enlarged interest in the undertaking, has furnished much information concern-
ing his family lines, and has paid for many half tones in Section D. John
Garner5 Fouse [E8-ix-6]d and his brother, Adam Garner0 Fouse [E8-ix-8],e
visited the late Andrew5 Brumbaugh [E3-H j and encouraged and assisted him
materially by securing facts concerning the Fouse families. That active inter-
est and assistance has been continued to the compiler, and a volume, " Fouse
Families in America," is planned by us for later publication.
It has been very difficult to secure photographs, but an unusual number
for a family history are reproduced in the belief that this expense will assure a
more acceptable and valuable volume. A (c\v composite or type photographs
were planned, but this is reserved for the future. One old record and some
facts were secured by one co-worker, who drove thirty miles through snow to
secure them. Such assistance, together with that of Joseph Martin5 Brum-
back [DSofi] and Frances Elizabeth5 Brumback [D259]— see pp. 270, 278,
330, Fls. 07-70 — have been intensely encouraging to the compiler.
-Page 323, PI. 78.
"Plates 39-11, p. 11 (i.
•Piute 81, p. 331.
"Piute 117, p. 402.
•Plate 118, p. 403.
BRUMBACH FAMILI1
Dr. .Martin Grove'1 IJi
• Dr. Martin Grove" Brumbaugh [E68g] took the necessary time from his
busy life to read the page proofs for the volume unci to kindly write the Intro-
duchon. His continuous interest and decided commendation of the results
secured, and his co-operation throughout the later stages of the project, are
gratefully acknowledged.
Mr Eugene Alleman, P. M. at Warsaw, Ind., kindly furnished informa-
tion leading to a considerable number of hitherto unobtainable facts concern-
ing Brumbaugh families in Kosciusko and Elkhart Counties, Ind.
Mr. Luther II. Kelker, Custodian of the Public Records,' Harrisburo- Pa
rendered important help, and was instrumental in directing me to Mr!'lvarl
Brombach, Karlsruhe, Baden (see p. 4), who has been of the greatest assist-
ance in searching the foreign field for facts and illustrations. Chalmers
Sherfey« Brumbaugh [E756] also materially assisted in the study of the
coats-of-arms (see pp. gl-25, 616). Messrs. Stephen OIop, Denver, Colo
Emory Alburtus6 Zook [E2Sl-ii], and Michael Alvin Gruber, Washington,'
D. C, very kindly assisted in making translations, etc.
The treasures of the Library of Congress were kindlv placed at my dis-
posal for reference and studv (much is there yet ungleaned) ; and the officials
and attendants there, as als„ in other libraries, court houses, etc., etc., have
been most helpful and courteous.
Mr. Ernest Lindsley Crandall, Washington, D. C, made the excellent
photographs of most of the records herein produced, and deserves especial
credit for the careful manner in which this often difficult work was done. The
half tones were made by Messrs. Joyce & Co., Washington, D. C, and
Gatchell & Manning, Philadelphia, Pa. The publication was produced 'under
the direction of the publisher, Mr. Frederick H. Hitchcock, of New York.
Their combined results speak for their workmanship, and the author hereby
expresses his thanks for their continuous interest and zealous assistance.
[E105] Jesse K * Brumbaugh, West Milton, 0., and [E652] Noah
Jay" Brumbaugh, and his wife, of Washington, D. C. ; [EJ348] Isaac5 Brum-
baugh, and others, at Hartville, 0. ; [El 965] John Milton3 Brumbaugh, Elk-
hart, Ind.; [E2024] Melvin Washington6 Brumbaugh, Maitland, Mo.;
[E30.54] Isaac4 Brumbaugh, Huntington, Ind.; 0. J. I). Ilaughtelin. Panora,
Iowa; [C12] Jacob Brown (died Oct. 11, 1912), Cumberland, Aid.; [CJ34]
Rebecca (Clopper) Brumbaugh, Greencastle, Pa.; [C76] David Stuckcy"
Brumbaugh, Roaring Spring, Pa.; and [D104] Lucy Gertrude (Lauck)
Brumback, Stanley, Va., are a few of (he many other active co-workers. The
number of the latter is so great as to render separate enumeration impractical.
PREFACE XIX
The personal relations resulting from our work have become of much value, and
it is with special gratitude that I return sincere thanks for all assistance
extended to me. Permit me to further ask a continuance of active help in
securing extensive distribution of the completed book.
The volume presents much authentic data hitherto inaccessible. The
great mass of facts has been built year by year, constantly verified and
changed, through correspondence and visits to members of the families men-
tioned. The comprehensive index gives numerous surnames only, to economize
space, and it is one continuous whole carefully alphabeted. It will enable
searchers to quickly locate available information, and the general methods fol-
lowed will doubtless be helpful. The results are often fragmentary and incom-
plete. Sometimes differing dates have been given by members of the same
family, and the rule lias been to give preference to the oldest records, letters,
etc., and such records at times have been found in far-distant places. Over
10,000 envelopes containing letters and circulars of inquiry have been sent by
the writer during the past four years. In one instance 26 letters were sent to
members of one family before the important replies were received, and the facts
are condensed into three printed lines of the book. Special thanks are ex-
tended to the faithful ones who lessened the labors, and encouraged, by speedily
replying to troublesome inquiries. These often involved trips through snow
and ice-bound cemeteries, etc., etc.
Especial efforts have resulted in giving full given and middle names (a
practice far too rare from the historian's and genealogist's standpoint), and
to include the female ancestry. All ancestry is dualistic. The marriages are
italicized. Intermarriages in the direct line of descent were at first set in upper
case letters, but in most instances these have been changed to italics. The
trouble, delay and expense involved in the change are the cause of the remain-
ing exceptions to the italicizing rule. Money has never been requested or re-
ceived for the insertion of biographies, and some persons arc yet unaware that
extensive family details are here first published. Completeness and authen-
ticity have been the aim. Owing to the wideness of the research, it is believed
that a large majority of readers will find herein facts much in excess of per-
gonal knowledge, even in his or her own line. Such has been the testimony of
those who have seen portions of the work.
CASH SU11SCRIHERS (llEKORE PUBLICATION)
Alaska, Fairbanks — Raymond Brumbaugh [E2202].
California, Co-Ana — Mahlon Faulkender Brumbaugh [E779] (J3 copies).
Los Angeles — Lyman Brumbaugh Stookey [l'77-ii] (2 copies).
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Colorado, Atchee — Mary Elizabeth (Brumbaugh) Grimes [E3169].
Colorado Springs — Newton N — . Brumback, M. D. [D241].
District of Columbia, Washington — Noah Jay Brumbaugh [E652], Cora
C. Curry, Michael Alvin Gruber, Elizabeth P. (Brumbaugh) La
Grange [E596].
Illinois, Chicago — Arthur Henry Brumback, M. D. [D350], Roscoe Philip
Brumbaugh [E1919], Saml. T. Felmlee, M. D. [C107-ii].
Decatur — Josej)h Marion Brownback [A150].
Rockford— Elias Guilford Brumbaugh [C175].
Indiana, Elkhart — John Milton Brumbaugh [El 965].
Goshen — Mary Etta Bowser [E1758-vi].
Huntington — Isaac Brumbaugh [E8054].
Pendleton — Orlando W. Brownback, M. D. [A84].
Iowa, Glcndon — Lydia Nodle Ommen [E44-vi].
Kingsley — Elizabeth (Faulkcnder) Nicodemus [E3013-vJ.
Kansas, Courtland — Simon Jacob Snider, M. D. [CS-iii].
Maryland, Baltimore — Chalmers Sherfey Brumbaugh [E756].
Missouri, Easton — Adam L. Miller [E8-iii-3].
Kansas City — Philip Shelley Brown [C3-ii], Hermann Brumback [D363].
Maitland— Alwyn Leo [E2026], Melvin W. [E2024] and Milton Clar-
ence [E202">] Brumbaugh.
Rombauer— Arthur Wilson Zoll [ES06-ii] (4 copies).
Montana, Billings — lohn E. Kurt/. [E953].
Butte — David John Brumbaugh [E1875].
Nebraska, Omaha — Mary Elizabeth (Bierbowcr) Klapp [A134-ii].
New York, New York — Ernest de Mary Brumback, M. D. [D370].
Ohio, Akron — Catherine J. (Brumbaugh) Fuedner [E721], Susie (Brum-
baugh) Morter [E361].
A treat er— Henry P. Brumbaugh [E354].
Canton— Emmet Clayton [E867] and Delia [E36fi] Brumbaugh; Ange-
line B. (Brumbaugh) Summers [E933] (3 copies).
Columbus— Clement Laird Brumbaugh [C203].
Dayton — Granville W. Brumbaugh [E651].
East Akron— Plioebe (Brumbaugh) Carver [E365].
Forest— Isabella C. (Smith) Brumbaugh [GlfiO].
GramMe— Arthur Marion Brumback [D869].
GreemMle— Abraham Brumbaugh [E807].
Hartmlle— Daniel Lewis Brumbaugh [ES68], EH Brumbaugh [ES56],
Ephraim Brumbaugh [E345], Isaac Brumbaugh [E348], Jacob J.
Brumbaugh [E720], Samuel Brumbaugh [E351], Nancy (Brum-
baugh-Shafer) Harley [E346], Elizabeth (Brumbaugh) Swinehart
[E349], John Chapman Whitacre [E210].
Ohio, Kent — Susan (Brumbaugh) Fox [E353].
Louisville — Elsie Pearl (Summers) Mock.
New Berlin— Ella Gcidlinger [ES62], Isaac Markley [E15-xi].
Seville— Wm. Grant Brumbaugh [E2152].
Suffield— Lydia (Brumbaugh) Steffy [E355].
Tallmadge— Allen Brumbaugh [E94G].
Thornvillc— Rebecca Brumback [D238].
Tippecanoe City — Elmer Brumbaugh [E746].
Toledo— Orville Sanford Brumback [D263].
Union — John H. Rinehart [E64-vi].
Van Wert — Saida May (Brumback) Antrim [D266], David La Doyt
Brumback [D264], Brumback Library, Estella (Brumback) Reed
[D265].
West Milton — Jacob Henry Brumbaugh [E221], Jesse K — . Brumbaugh
[E105].
Pennsylvania, Altoona — Arthur St. Clair Brumbaugh, M. D. [C207].
Clover Creek — Geo. Hoover Brumbaugh [E3071], Henry Dilling Brum-
baugh [El 83].
Defiance — Henry Holsingcr Brumbaugh [E3141].
Grccncastle — Rebecca (Clopper) Brumbaugh [C33], Eliza Jane (Brum-
baugh) Hoke [C165], Mary Catherine Shrader [C160].
Henrietta — Mary Nicodcmus (Brumbaugh) Hagey [E3095], Moses
Robert Brumbaugh [E3168].
Huntingdon — Henry Boyer Brumbaugh [E27G], Jacob H — . Brum-
baugh [E232], John Boyer Brumbaugh [E278], Benj. Simonton
Fouse [E8-viii-l], Juniata College Library, Emma A. (Miller)
Replogle, Emory Alburtus Zook [E'231-ii].
James Creek — Geo. Boyer Brumbaugh [E225].
Juniata — Martin Pote Brumbaugh [C328].
Linfield— Garrett Ellwood Brownback [A132] (10 copies).
Martinsburg — Mary (Brumbaugh) Clapper [E215].
New Enterprise — ('has. Ober Brumbaugh [C368], John Furry Brum-
baugh [CS20].
Philadelphia — Henry Lee Brumback [D382], Martin Grove Brumbaugh
[E6S2] (3 copies), Adam Gainer Fouse [E8-ix-8] (3 copies), Levi
Garner Fouse [E8-ix-9] (2 copies), Historical Society of Pennsyl-
XX11 HRUMBACH FAMILIES
vania, Jesse Brownback Kinics [A29-iii], Mary Rosanna (Brown-
back) Sampson [A118], Flora B. Parks, Melvin B. Summers
[E933-i].
Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh — Saml. Longenecker Brumbaugh [C399], John
Garner Fouse [E8-ix-6].
Reading — Albert Jacob Brumbach [G87] (8 copies).
li oaring Spring — David Stuckey Brumbaugh [C69], Horace Atlee Brum-
baugh [C501].
Rochester — Mary Eshleman Gates [C101-i].
Royersford — Ulysses Sidney Grant Finkbiner [A123-iv].
Susquehanna — Geo. Walton Brownback [A343J.
Trappc — Edward Goodwin Brownback [A160J.
Woodbury — J. C. Stayer.
South Dakota, Dunlap — Geo. Washington Brumbaugh [E887].
Texas, Denison — David Irvin Brumbaugh [C867].
Utah, Salt Lake — Lawrence McKinstry Brumbaugh [CS86].
Virginia, Luray — John Pendleton Grove [D41-iii].
Stanley — Lucy Gertrude (Lauck) Brumback [D104].
Washington, Seattle — Daniel Albert Brumbaugh [E2204] (2 copies).
Tacoma — Wm. Henry Harrison Brumbaugh [E8120].
Wenatchce — Geo. Washington Buntain [E569].
To the above subscribers who have advanced the cash, or half of same, for
150 copies, thus materially lessening my financial burden; to those who have
also in advance ordered 106 copies, to be paid for upon delivery ; to those who
pledge themselves to assist in placing the remainder of the edition : and to all
of the numerous co-workers in the United States and in parts of Europe, I
take pleasure in extending greetings and in cordially thanking you.
Errors doubtless exist. It will be considered a favor if attention be at
once called to any such, and a separate pamphlet may be prepared to include
such corrections and additions. Your opinion of the results secured will also
be appreciated. It is hoped that the volume may prove of much interest, stimu-
lating in loyalty, unifying, and helpful in many other ways to those who may
read its pages and look at the illustrations.
Hoa*^ Woa.occ^ V^yUuiwfoa
905 Massachusetts Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C.
November 12, 1912.
INTRODUCTION
Biography is concrete history. The story of a life is the story of the race
concreted. The understanding of a life is in no unimportant way the under-
standing of an age. The record of a family through successive generations is
a large chapter in the history of the race. To trace this record through the
centuries and across the seas is a labor which only the trained spirit imbued
with sacrificing love can adequately undertake.
I have long wished that someone would gather the broken threads of my
family and patiently and capably weave them into a connected and coherent
whole. The difficulties in the way seemed to render the task prohibitive. The
family belonged to the Upper Palatine in Germany. It grew and wrought and
worshipped along the historic Rhine and under the snow-clad Alps. Its grad-
ual increase and development contributed, I believe, no insignificant part in
the history of the Fatherland. Just what it did and who the workers were no
one knew.
Imbued with the spirit of religious freedom and wrought to protest against
prevailing social and religious ideals, it broke away during the 18th century
from its traditional moorings and came to America. Here the family found
itself a German-speaking group in an English colony. Dispersed and dena-
tionalized, its records were lost and the task of the biographer made difficult
to the point of despair. By bitter experience and by religious conviction much
that had meaning for this world was lost in the holy enterprise of securing an
assured entrance into the world to be. Pious concern for the future rendered
the family largely indifferent to the present.
All this complicated the work of the author. Only those familiar with the
task of writing personal history through the centuries and in different coun-
tries, with a forbidding sea between, can appreciate the gigantic task Dr. Gains
Marcus Brumbaugh has here undertaken.
And how splendidly has the work been done! With an industry and an
intelligence worthy of the greatest commendation, he has for many years, with
many discouragements and few encouragements, steadily traced the story and
collated the records until at last and with almost inconceivable skill he has given
us the record of the family, individual by individual, to the present time.
A service so signally well performed is worthy of all commendation, and
merits the hearty appreciation and support of all those that love their family
BRUMIiACII FAMILIES
and welcome the narrative of its development. There is in the volume abundant
evidence to justify the conviction that our ancestors were God-fearing and
God-serving people, who through the ages steadily walked honestly before
men and humbly before God.
There is also ample warrant for the claim that here in America, by rigid
adherence to the homely virtues of honesty, frugality and industry, they have
contributed only good to the country, and- have left a record sacredly signifi-
cant and worthy of unstinted praise and noble emulation.
By intermarriage the Brumbaugh family is closely identified with our
worthy families, like the Groves, the Boyers, the Fouses, the Garners, the
Hoovers, the Replogles, the Rineharts, the Studebakers, the Stutsmans, the
Winelands, etc., etc. To trace these related lines of family life up and down
the Piedmont Plateau, into the valleys between the Blue and the Allegheny
Mountains, into Virginia, and out over the boundless plateaus of the West,
and even along the Pacific coast, was an heroic effort and added to the task of
the author additional difficulties. These labors have been notably well done,
and the result is most satisfactory. These groups, like the strictly " Brum-
bach " families here enumerated, are among the sturdy stock whose unflagging
zeal and industry are alike commendable.
It is worth much to be a member of any family whose achievements are
so memorable. It is worth more to add to the lustre of the family name by
living under the more favored skies of today a life as ideally worthy as that of
our fathers. To honor them best demands of us the same noble enterprise in all
industrial, social, intellectual, and religious endeavor.
A somewhat extended acquaintance with other family biographies leads
me to say that the author of this volume has done his work exceptionally well.
It is a monumental effort. I may be pardoned a personal reference. The in-
herent strength and virility of the family I think is best shown by the leading
part it took in the intellectual revival of the family at the close of the 19th
century. Around the story of the founding of religious papers, colleges, and
professional careers, the family name rests like a halo. In that splendid
galaxy, whose example has been guidance and inspiration to the writer, no one
in the family is held in more reverent regard than the father of the author, my
uncle, Dr. Andrew Boelus Brumbaugh [E226]. Others wrought with him and
wrought splendidly, but " Uncle Doctor " was pioneer and inspiration to thou-
sands. I humbly record my deep sense of obligation to him and to those who,
with such great faith, wrought with him in the valley of the Juniata and with
such phenomenal success.
INTRODUCTION
The spirit of the father animates the son. It may well be that when God
writes a full record it will be found that the loyalty of the author to his father
will be set down as the animating and sustaining influence that sent the son
with unflagging zeal into an enterprise of such significance to the family, and
of such signal service to his kind.
t^Ma^k
Philadelphia, Pa., October 24, 1912.
(Superintendent of Schools.)
THE
BRUMBACH FAMILIES
ABBREVIATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS.
To facilitate identification and description the reader will find preceding
each proper name (rarely following) a capital letter and a number in a
bracket, thus: [Al] + Gerhard1 Brumbach, or [CI] + Johann Jacob1
Brumbaugh. The Immigrant ancestors" are designated by capital letters,
practically in the order of their arrival, and all in the same line of descent boar
the same letter in bracket. A cross, -4-, following the bracket, and preceding
the name of the individual, indicates that at its numerical place further along
in the volume additional details are given — omission of the cross means that
details are unobtained. The superior figure over the given, or Christian, name
indicates the generation of the individual in America.
In each series, [A], [B], [C], etc., the Immigrant is marked 1, the chil-
dren are given consecutive numbers 2, 3, 4, etc., and in each succeeding genera-
tion the numbering is carried through the given series and generation taking
all the children of the first male child, next all the children of the second male
child, then of the third male child, etc. In the case of female children, their
descendants appear numbered in Roman characters, i, ii, iii, etc. ; letters of the
alphabet, a, b, c, etc.; figures (1), (2), (3).
Special Note.— The children of [E2] + JACOB2 BRUMBAUGH are
numbered throughout the generations, then the children of [E3] + CONRAD2
BRUMBAUGH commence with [E1700]," the children of [E4] + JO-
HANNES2 BRUMBAUGH commence with [E2900],° and the children of
[E5] + GEORGE2 BRUMBAUGH commence with [E3000].d
The individual ancestry is given at the commencement of each sketch in
parenthesis, following the name, permitting quick and definite backward refer-
ence in the section, thus : [E743] -4- Gaius Marcus0 Brumbaugh, M.D. ;
([E226] Andrew Boclus3, M.D., [E68] Jacob4, [E13] George3, [E2] Jacob2,
Johannes Heinrich1). Only by such an arrangement is it possible to determine
precise ancestry in our many families, having so many individuals of the same
given names, and in some instances with change of the surname.
'See p. 40. The foreign lines of descent are yet to be completed.
"See p. 638.
'See p. 701.
"Sec p. 703.
BEUMBACH FAMILIES
To economize space, in addition
months, etc., there have been used:
admin. — administration
admr. — administrator
admx. — administratrix
atty. — attorney
b — born
bro. — brother
bur. — buried
Ch. of Br. — Church of Brethren"
ch. — church
Chr. Ch.— Christian Church
C. H. — court house
Dis. Ch. — Disciple Church
(i or d — died, penny, pence
d y — died young
dau. — daughter
dcd. — deceased
Dea. — Deacon
dis. — discharged
dys or ds — days
exr — executor
exx — executrix
F. A. A. M. — Free, Ancient and
Accepted Masons
G. B. B. Ch. — German Baptist Breth-
ren Church*
gs — grandson
to the usual abbreviations for States,
gs r — gravestone record
gdn — guardian
grad — graduated
hist — history
intd — interred
int — interest
inv — inventory
J. P. — Justice of Peace
Lutli. Ch.— Lutheran Church
ill — married
mds — merchandise
mfr — manufacturer
M.E.Ch. — MethodistEpiscopal Church
mo — month
n ch — no children
n d s — no data supplied
priv — private
Ref. Ch.— Reformed Church in the U. S.
res — residence, resigned
s — son
S. S. — Sunday School
t r — town record
unm — unmarried
U. S. — United States
w — wife
wid — widow
name legally changed to Church of the Brethren.
THE FOREIGN ORIGIN OF BltUMBACH FAMILIES; PRINCIPAL
RECORDS THUS FAR DISCOVERED; COATS OF ARMS; ETC.
The name is of German origin, and is found in both German and Swiss
records with "u" and "o" frequently interchangeably. There is a French
branch of the old family, with altered colors in its coat of < arms, but retaining
the main features of the same. This investigation as to the French families is
incomplete.
"Brum" is apparently a contraction of "Brummen," meaning noisy or
roaring, sometimes humming, and "bach," a brook. The name in the first
instance described an ancestor by locality, a common old method of designation.
Owing to the general difficulty experienced by persons unfamiliar with German
pronunciation, names ending in "bach" usually became "baugh" upon the
landing of the immigrant, and in his deeds. The variations "Brumback,"
"Brownbaugh," "Brownback," etc., had local origin. Whether written with
the more prevalent "u" or "u," or "o," it was pronounced with the long Ger-
man "oo" as in moon, or more rarely with the short "u" sound as in good.
"Brambach" and the older "Prampach" are mentioned elsewhere" — note
especially the discussion based upon the cloister records at Brombach, etc.
Whenever the German speaking ancestor executed deeds, and other legal
papers, we find that the English scribe in America usually wrote the name
"Broombaugh," or "Brombaugh." In the case of [Al] Gerhard1 Brumbach
(who seems not to have written his name), the difficulties were greater, and the
name in the third generation became "Brownback." [D2] Widow1 Brombach
easily became "Brumback." The descendants of [Gl] Hermanus Emanuel1
Brumbach in the main retain that spelling. An error once made in an impor-
tant deed or other important paper, the ancestor sometimes simply made the
small change in his name so as to conform to the erroneous writing of the
name.'
A careful study of the reproduced immigrant lists, or ship papers, will
show that the Brumbach-Brombach immigrants, whose signatures have been
preserved, wrote good German script, even paying attention to the umlat, or
distinction for u — see [CI], [El], etc. This fact gives value to the hope that
somewhere in Germany and Switzerland we shall yet find that the ravages of
•See pp. 6, 22, 23.
"This occurred with Ulysses S. Grant, and with thousands of soldiers in all the wars, etc.
* BRUMBACH FAMILIES
the "Thirty Years' War" have spared early and historically valuable family
records.
There evident!}' occurred a general dispersion of the various foreign
branches of the Brumbach families. Extended investigations have been made
in various parts of Germany and Switzerland, and a portion of the results
from this searcli is herein presented to form the basis for a more general inves-
tigation.*
KARL6 BROMBACH.
Especially painstaking and important assistance has been received from
Mr. Karl0 Brombach, Karlsruhe, Baden (late of Basel), Secretary to the Gen-
eral Management of the States Railroads of Baden. Karl6 b Nov. 12, 1874,
m Emma Trautmuller (1 ch.), is s Gottlieb5, b April 25, 1842, and Rosina
(Strittmatter) Brombach (3 ch) ; s Rudolf4, b April 4, 1788, and Mechgunde
(Forster) Brombach (7 ch) ; s Josef3, b March, 1735, and Anna (Volz) Brom-
bach (7 ch) ; s Josef2, 6 1705 at Minseln, Baden, and Anna (Kleinn) Brom-
bach (7 ch) ; s Peter1, b 1658, and Katharina (Umber) Brombach (6 ch).
EXTRACT FROM THE MIDDLE HIGH GERMAN NAME BOOK,
COMPILED FROM UPPER RHINE SOURCES OF THE 12TH
AND 13TH CENTURIES, BY ADOLF SOCIN,
BASEL, 1903.
CITIZENS WITH "DE" :
Heinricus de Branbach, pistor (baker). (Records of death of the abbey
of St. Peter, 1289.)
dominus Johannes dictus de Branbach. Ditto.
Ulricus de Brambach. Ditto.
Ulricus de Brambach. Ditto.
Wernhcrus advocatus dictus de Branbach (Tithe register of the convent
of Istein).
PLACE NAMES OR THEIR DERIVATIONS IN "ER" AS FAMILY
NAMES.
The mere name of a place, if used as a family name, has been shortened
from "von." As soon as family names began to be extensively used, the incon-
»One celebrated author advised the compiler not to attempt anything beyond the land-
ing of the immigrants. It is hoped that other discoveries may be forwarded to him by those
interested in the definite tracing of the ancestral lines, and that a small supplemental volume
may be the result. The foreign search is being continued.
FOREIGN RECORDS 5
venience of the "von" in the structure of the sentence must have been felt, and
it was simply omitted. Of this class is
dictus Brambach, 1265.
Heinricus dictus Branbach de Rotcnlein, 1291.
The Brombachs of to-day correspond to the latter.
On emigrating from the place Brombach (earlier Branbach, etc.) to Basel
and vicinit}', the people took the name of the place from which they came,
which subsequently clung to them as the family name.
Herr Wernher der vogit von Branbach (Herr Wemher the governor of
Branbach); Schultheiss (mayor) zur mirrum (? — illegible), Basel, 1207 (or
1287?) ; Johans der vogt von Brambach (Johans the governor of Brambach),
1299; dicta Vogetin de Brambach (called Governess of Brambach — -governor's
wife), (Basel) ; Willeburg Vogetin de Brambach (Willeburg, Governess of
Brambach), belonging to the nobility, according to Socin.
(Beginning with the tenth century, the "von" is regarded as the mark of
nobility.)
THE NAME VON BRUMBACH, BRUMBACH, BROMBACH.
The names Brumbach, Brombach, are not mentioned in the other name
books :
Forstemann: Altedeutches Namenbuch.
Steub : Oberdeutsche Familiennamen.
Villmar : Namenbuchlem.
From Socin's statements and investigations it seems to be definitely estab-
lished that an extensive family of the name "Brambach," "Brombach," "Brum-
bach" took their name from the ancient settlement in the Wiesenthal valley,
called "Brombach." They adopted the name of the place.
"Brombach im Wiesenthal. Ein Beitrag zur Heimatkunde von Pfarrer
Mulrow in Altenhcim, Lahr, 1905,"" is an interesting volume descriptive of
the ancient town and castle. The map herein reproduced shows the locality
of Brombach, Bombach, Beuggen, Minseln, Basel, etc.
Native farmers of the name Brombach yet live near Beuggen, and per-
sons of that name in Baden trace their ancestry to the vicinity of Basel, on
both sides of the Rhine.
Basilar Brombach and others at Basel came from Rhcinfelden, Minseln,
Nordschwaben and Karsan — all about two hours' walking distance apart.
■Presented to the compiler by Mr. Carl Brombach, Karlsruhe, Baden.
6 BRUMDACH FAMILIES
Those families remaining at Minseln," Nordschwaben and Karsan remained
Catholic in the Reformation period, while those at Rheinfelden became Prot-
estants— under different governments."
The inhabitants of Rheinfelden early left the Catholic religion, became
Protestants, and later Altkatholiken (old Catholics, or reformers), which they
remain. These inhabitants suffered greatly and were bitterly persecuted,
causing most of the inhabitants to emigrate during the eighteenth century —
the Brombachs-Brumbachs then emigrated.
In Beuggen and in Rheinfelden. during the middle ages, there was a
Deutsch-Ordens Commend or association which owned much property, and the
records contain the name Brombach.
Hans Brombach, according to the records of Rheinfelden, served as
Mayor, 1536-1543, and died 1545 — three Mayors of the name Brombach are
there mentioned in the records.
EXTRACTS FROM "BROMBACH IM WIESENTAL— PFARRER MUL-
ROW,"c (LAHR, 1905).
"For the identity of 'Prampahch' with the Brombach of to-day we had
offered the records of the cloisters. We could prove the same through the
shifting of the consonant sounds (Grimm's Law) in the Old-Middle and
New-High German. In the record from the eighth century the place is called
'Prampahch,' in those of the twelfth century 'Brambach,' and in the sixteenth
century 'Brombach.' That is etymologically exactly according to the law of
the language, and not one link is missing in the chain of sound shifting. And
what does the name mean? There was a word in the time of Charlemagne
which was spelled prama, in the time of the Crusades brame, and at the time of
Luther bram and brom, and this means a 'long, pointed stalk.' It appears
with 'a' (bram) in North Germany yet in two forms: The top-most and thin-
nest part of a mast is called 'bram segel' ; and also the awlwort or broom they
call there 'bram' -4- +. The same etymologic relationship, only botanically
applied, is our brombeer stranch (blackberry bush). Thus then Brombach has
its name from that which we had conjectured at the first glance: from Bach
(brook) along the pointed blackberry bushes.
"But in Karlsruhe the old as well as the new Council seal shows a spring,
and Brombach had many fountains. Is it not much more poetic to think of
■Father Kohler reports the church registers at this place all burned with the parish house
during the XVII century.
'Prussian Rhine provinces, Hessen, Nassau, Hanover and Westfalen, are yet to be
searched.
'Translated from the German by [E231— ii] Emory Alburtus Zook, Huntingdon, Pa.
FOREIGN RECORDS 7
'Bronnenbach' (a brook- of springs)? Its explanation would be very nice if
Brombacb were a newer place without old records. If its name came from the
bubbling springs then it must have been called 'Brunnebaclr in the Middle
Ages, and in the old High-German 'Bruno-pach.' But that sounds different
from 'pram,' so we stay by the first explanation." *
"From the year 786 'till the year 1113 we do not find Brombach men-
tioned in the records. How in the meantime has the power of the Kaiser
diminished, and that of the Pope increased! How much nearer has the influ-
ence of the cloister forced itself to the Wiesenthal in the 11th century, since
the mighty house of God, St. Blasien, was established by the Benedictines and
its despotism and ban have spread out of the quiet Alb valley over the moun-
tains and valleys 'till (it reached) the Rhine itself.""
". . . The ratifications . . . followed 44 yrs later, on June 8,
1157, through Pope Hadrian IV. ... On Apr. 26, 1173, Pope Calixt
III ratified the contract for 71 places, Pope Alexander III the same on Mch.
6, 1179, and Bishop Hermann on June 29, 1189. In all these writings the
name of our village has been changed according to the rules of the shifting of
the sounds. From the old High German Prampalwh has come the middle
High German Brambach, only once Brambac.""
"Kaiser Rudolph (von Hapsburg) was victorious. He captured and de-
stroyed fortress Reichenstein and caused a terrible slaughter among the in-
habitants. At that time, about 1270, the persecuted knights seem to have
come over to Brombach and established a firm hold in a hiding place between
the meadow and two streams running by. From the ruins and traditions one
can learn that the castle was a real building about 45 meters long by 35 meters
wide. On its four corners stood out great towers and the whole was sur-
rounded with moats. "d
". . . We have two entries in the church records :
"In the year 1676 this village of Brombach, during the French war, was
burned and reduced to ashes till about 7 houses left ; and further in a burial
account a marginal note says: 'Brombach burned and reduced to ashes except
a very few houses.' "e "On the 29th of June, 1678, the Rot tier Castle went
up in flames after the enemy had found the entrance by means of a traitor.'"
"During the thirties and forties of the 18th century the Brombacher
■"Brombach im Wiesental," p. 56, lines 14-23.
""Brombach im Wiesental," p. 60, lines 20-28.
'"Brombach im Wiesental," p. 71, lines 3-13.
""Brombach im Wiesental," p. 196, line 21, etc.
•"Brombach im Wiesental," p. 127, lines 4-14.
'"Brombach im Wiesental," p. 145.
O BRUMliACH FAMILIES
could not make progress because of the continuous dangers and demands of
war, but in the second half of the century there was lasting peace. It re-
quired, however, a long time until the living conditions were made better, and
until the number of inhabitants was a little increased."8
The general locality of Brombach is interesting for other reasons. "In
Warmbach, Herthen, Wyhlen, and Grenzach have also been found traces of
former Roman culture, — on the other side of Dinkelberg they disappear almost
entirely. Only at Minseln they found in 1898 fragments of a Roman two-
handled urn which had a narrow neck." Glaciers repeatedly covered the re-
gion, coming from Norway and Sweden and from the Swiss Alps. In a cavern
near Wunzingen skeletons of men were found with horn weapons made in the
crudest manner.
From the 13th to the 17th century there were six large floods in the valley
of the Wiese ( Wiesenthal), as chronicled at Basel.
KIRCH BROMBACH.
Seutter's map of 17-10 and an unidentified map of about 1800 in the
Library of Congress show "Kirch Brombach" in Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany,
near "Konig N. of Erbach, and S. E. of Darmstadt in Provinz Starkenberg,
near a river emptying into the Main at Obenberg.
KIRCHBROMBACH.
In the German Official R. R. Guide on line No, 246 (Frankfort-Eberbach)
61.4 Km. from Darmstadt, is "Mumling-Grumbach." On the same line 67.5
Km. from Darmstadt is "Zell," the station nearest "Kirch-Brombach" —
"Kirchbrombach," 1 Km. distant — midway between Darmstadt and Heidel-
berg.
K. Gerhard, Pfarrer Evangelisches Pfarramt Kirch-Brombach, Gr. Hes-
sen, in June, '07, reported that the Kirchenbuch in existence contains no Brom-
bach names.
A few miles further E. near Werthein, there is another village named
Brumbach.
Tieffenau, hamlet in Baden, near Switzerland, where Franz Leopald lived,
has copy of Brumbach coat of arms.
The church registers of Sinzheim and Kappel-Windeck will probably fur-
nish interesting details. There are also three more communities carrying the
name Brombach in Hessen and Hessen Nassau (Taunus).b
Section D — Melchior Brumbach came to Va. in 1714 "from the old prin-
•Brombach im Wicsental, p. 148.
"Mr. Karl Brombach, Karlsruhe, Baden.
FOREIGN RECORDS i)
cipality of Nassau-Siegen, Germany" ("Muesen")" and further search is to
be made in the old records there preserved.
Lawyer Wernher "dictus de Branbach" (called von Branbach) at Basel
(1265) in certifying documents used the coat of arms of the city of Kleim
Basel, as shown by the document book of Basel (Bud, Wackcrnagel).
BROMBACH.
"Ein Geschlccht in Stadt Basel, aus welchem Fridli, Schloss-Prcdiger auf
dem Schloss Vamsburg, und 1524 Decan des Varnsburger Capitul und Niclaus
Anno 1611, Pfarrer zu Prattelen und 1618 zu Ruemlingen, auch 1625 Decan
des Waldenberger-Capituls vorden, und Anno 1662 gestorben." Schweizer-
isches Lexicon, Vol. IV, p. 316.
BROMBACH.
A family in the city Basel, of which Fridli became castle preacher at the
Castle Ararnsburg, and 152-t Deacon of the Varnsburger Capital and Niclaus
in the year 1611, pastor at Prattelen and in 1618 at Ruemlingen, also in 1625
Deacon of the Waldenberger Capital, and died in the year 1662.
BRUMBACH.
'Ein Bachy welcher in der Pfarr Kilchdorf in dem Bernischen Land gericht
Seftingen sich mit denen Bachen Dampleton und Dwur vereiniget, und sich in
die Aren ergiesset." Same reference, p. 350."
BRUMBACH.
A brook which in the parish of Kilchdorf in the Bernese judicial district
Seftingen unites with the brooks Dampleton and Dwur, and empties into the
Aren.
CHRONIK OF THE PRIEST BROMBACH DEPOSITED IN LIBRARY
OF UNIVERSITY AT BASEL, SWITZERLAND.0
I, M. NICOLAUS BROMBACH, Riimlingen, Pastor and Decanus of the
Waldenburg and Homburg Capitels (parish) was born at Basel in the house
*See p. 217.
''References furnished by Hon. Luther It. Kelker, Custodian of Public Records, Harris-
burg, Pa.
cMagistcr Nicolaus Brombach, pastor or priest at Basel, was a college graduate and a
very learned man. Brombach — Brunibnch is evidently an old patrician family. Records
copied by Mr. Karl Brombach, and by him translated from the old into current German.
This "chronic" also contains valuable details concerning the "Thirty years' war" then raging,
and also says much shipping and migration transpired down the Rhine from Basel.
10
BRUMBACH FAMILIES
"zum niedcrcu griinen Jiiger" (small or low green hunters) in the "Totenga.
Bleine," in the evening betw. 4 and 5 o'clock, according to the clocks of Basel,
1582. It was Elizabetha-day. My parents were Johann Brombach, who was
born at Rheinfcldcn but became citizen of Bast', and Justina Bischoff, the
legal daughter of the celebrated Printer of Basel, Mr. Nicolai, Episcopii B.
and Elizabeth Peyerin, from Schaffhausen.
Born: Hieronimus Brombach, the saddler at Rheinfcldcn, my near rela-
tive 5 July 1583.
Born: Daniel, my dear Brother, Basel, 19 April 1588.
1590 Born: Johannes, my dear Brother, on 28 February.
1591 Died: Johann Brombach, my dear Father on 13 October.
1608 Hans Ulrich Brombach, my dear Brother married at Colmar
(Elsass) 1 February.
1609 Johann Jacob Brombach, son of Conrad, the Council at Rheinfel-
den, who was married to F. Maria Hugin, the secretary to the Council's
daughter; 3 July.
1611 Born: Johann Jacob Brombach, son of Johann Brombach, at
Rheinfelden 2 September.
1611 I, Nicholas Brombach, Pfarrer at Pratteln, married Anna Miiller,
right legal daughter of the Weissbacker in lower Basel, M. Jacob Miiller, on
the 2 October.
1612 Born: Nicolaus, son of mine and my dear wife, Anna Miiller, at
Pratteln on 28 August (died 4/24 1659 in Handschuhstein, in Baden).
1615 Bom: Christoph my dear son in Baden.
1648 Bom: Nicolaus, son of Christoph Brombach, 20 August.
1650 Born: Christoph, son of Christoph Brombach, 6 May.
1654 Born: Johannes, son of Christoph Brombach, .
"EXCERPT FROM THE MARRIAGE REGISTER OF RHEINFELDEN
CONCERNING THE 'BROMBACHS'— from 1579.
1585 Conrad Brombach — Dorothea Kellerin.
1589 Udalrikus Brombach — Ursula Ittingerin.
1592 Conrad Brombach — Eva Wiirtzlerin.
1597 Hans Brombach — Veronika Schaferin.
1602 Hans Jakob Brombach — Marina Huglin.
1614 Hyeronimus Brombach — Elizabetha Mandacher.
1678 23 Sept. Georg Udalricus Brombach Callebs — Ferivarius Margaretta
Metzgcrin.
From here on the name Brombach does not appear any more in the Mar-
riage Register."
FOIIEIGN RECORDS 1J
"EXCERPT FROM THE BAPTISM REGISTER AT RHEINFELDEN,
OF THE FAMILY BROMBACH, COMMENCING 1581.
( 1) 1585 27 Jan Maria of Ulricus Brombach and Magdalena Ittingerin.
( 2) 1586 7 Aug Verena of Conradus Brombach and Dorothea Kollerin.
( 3) " 11 Nov Agnes of Ulrich Brombach and Magdalena Ittingerin.
( 4) 1588 10 Aug Elsbeth of Ulrich Brombach and Magdalena Ittingerin.
( 5) " 30 Oct Hans Adelberg of Conradus Brombach and Dorothea Kol-
lerin.
( 6) 1589 20 Sept Margaretha of Ulrich Brombach and Magdalena It-
tingerin.
( 7) 1593 6 Sept Adeltritis of Ulrich Brombach and Magdalena Ittingerin.
( 8) 1596 5 June Hans Ruodolff of Conrad Brombach and Eva Wiirtzlerin.
( 9) " 17 Sept Ursula of Ulrich Brombach and Magdalena Ittingerin.
(10) 1597 25 Feb Maria Salome of Johannes Brombach and Veronika
Schaferin.
(11) 1598 22 Feb Margaretha of Geronimus Brombach and Adelheid Geb-
hardin.
(12) " 20 May Josef Georgius of Conrad Brombach and Eva Wiirtzlerin.
(13) 1602 22 Feb Maria of Conrad Brombach and Eva Wiirtzlerin.
(14) 1606 29 Mch Anna of Conrad Brombach and Eva Wiirtzlerin.
(15) " 2 July Maria of Hannss Brombach and Verena Schafferin.
(16) 1609 25 Nov Katharina of Conrad Brombach and Eva Wiirtzlerin.
(17) 1611 2 Sept Hans Jakob of Hans Jakob Brombach and Marina
Hiiglin.
(18) 1613 24 Oct Georgius Burckhard of Dominus Hans Jakob Brombach
and Marina Hiiglin.
(19) 1614 8 Nov Anna of Hyeronimus Brombach and Elsbeth Mandacher.
(20) 1615 26 Sept Georgius Burkart of Hans Jakob Brombach and Maria
Hiiglin.
(21) 1615 12 Dec Bartholomaeus of Hyeronimus Brombach and Elisab.
Mandacher.
(22) 1620 28 Apr Susanna of Hyeronimus Brombach and Elisab. Man-
dacher.
(23) 1624 27 May Elisabeth of Hyeronimus Brombach and Elisab. Man-
dacher.
(24) 1631 24 Nov Georg Burckardus of Hyeronimus Brombach and Elisab.
Mandacher.
(25) 1636 10 Feb Georg Ulrich of Hyeronimus Brombach and Elisab. Man-
dacher.
12 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
(26) 1638 5 Aug Anna Barbara of Hyeronimus Brombach and Elisab.
Mandacher.
(27) " 25 Aug Johann Kaspar of Heinricb Brombach from Karsau and
Anna (indistinct).
(28) 1646 29 July Hans Jakob of Hanss Brombach from Karsau and of
Ursula Haumiillerin.
(29) 1649) Maria Magdalena of Hanss Brombach and Ursula Mag-
dalena.
(30) 1655 31 Aug Magdalena of Barthei Brombach and Anna Brannin.
Nos. 27-29 evidently belong to family Brombach from Karsan which newly
immigrated to here.
With 1655 the name Brombach disappears from the birth register.
1536-1543 Mayor Hans Brombach is mentioned — died 1545. There are
then 3 Mayors of name Brombach.
Rheinfelden, 26 Oct 1908
[Signed] SEB. BURKHART, Priest"
Brombach disappears from the records of Rheinfelden in 1678, when they
evidently emigrated.
"EXCERPT FROM THE DEATHBOOK OF RHEINFELDEN FROM
YEAR 1585.
1585 28 Nov Elisabeth Brombachin (Brombach).
1587 2 Jan Katherina Brombachin.
1589 1 Mch Ulrich Brombach, former Burgomaster (Mayor) of City Rhein-
felden.
1590 16 Jan Dorothea Brombachin.
1601 20 Jan Conrad Brombach's daughter.
1603 Agnes Brombachin, legitimate daughter of Ungelter.
1610 1 Nov Maria Brombachin.
1612 5 Nov Hyeronimus Brombach.
1618 Johann Jakob Brombach.
1622 29 Mch Conrad Brombach of the Council, Ungelter and Guildmaster.
1630 19 Feb Ulrich Brombach, 18 years Burgomaster (Mayor), died 75
years old.
1632 a child of Hyeronimus was buried.
1639 2 Mch Hyeronimus Brombach of the Council, a saddler.
From there the name Brombach does not appear in the death register."
FOREIGN RECORDS 13
EXCERPT FROM THE RECORDS OF BAPTISM (TAUFBUCHE) OF
THE PRIEST AT BEUGGEN.
(I) Jacobus Brombach Oct 23, 1703 Jacob Brombach and Dorotbea Wiech-
serg?
( 2) Joseplms Brombach) Feb 16, 1704, Sebastian Brombach and Margarita
Livey
( 3) Johannes Georg Brombach, Aug 16, 1704, Bartolom. Brombach and
Barbara Faggin
( 4) Antonius Brombach, Sept 2, 1705, Hcinrich Brombach and Katharina
Brombach
( 5) Maria Agatha Brombach, Aug. 8, 1706, Jacob Brombach and Dorothea
Wissmer
( 6) Elisabeth Brombach, Apr. 10, 1707, Barthol Brombach and Barbara
Faggin
( 7) Joseph Brombach, Sept. 4, 1707, same as No. 4
( 8) Marous Georgius Brombach, Apr. 25, 1709, No. 3
( 9) Johannes Brombach, Dec. 28, 1709, No. 4
(10) Anna Maria Brombach, Sept. 17, 1710, Antonius Brombach and Elisa-
betha Stoerin
(II) Caspar Brombach, Jan. 6, 1711, No. 3
(12) Maria Agatha Brombach, Feb. 5, 1711, No. 4
(13) Catharina Brombach, Mch. 2, 1712, No. 10
(14) Anna Catharina Brombach, Sept. 25, 1712, Anton Brombach and Anna
M. Wissmer
(15) Jacob Brombach, Feb. 25, 1713, Bartholom Brombach and Barbara
Sertin (3 ?)
(16) Johannes Brombach, Sept. 20, 1713, No. 4
(17) Maria Agatha Brombach, June 3, 1714, Anton Brombach and Maria
Wissmer
(18) Anna Elisabeth Brombach, June 29, 1715, Anton Brombach and Elisab
Stoerin
(19) Caspar Brombach, Jan. 27, 1716, No. 4
(20) Anna Maria Brombach, Apr. 14, 1716, No. 3
(21) Anton Brombach, Aug. 11, 1716, No. 17
(22) Johanna Brombach, Aug. 11, 1716, No. 17
(23) Thomas Jacob Brombach, Oct. 19, 1716, Johann Brombach and Eva
Witzig
(24) Peter Brombach, June 29, 1718, No. 17
(25) Fridolin Brombach, July 15, 1718, No. 4
(26) Athanasius Brombach, May 3, 1719, No. 18
14 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Jacob Wendelin Brombach, Oct. 20, 1719, No. 23
Franzisca Brombach, Jan. 22, 1720, No. 17
Karl Heinrich Brombach, Nov. 3, 1820, No. 4
Catharina Brombach, July 31, 1721, No. 17
Anton Brombach, Jan.- 12, 1722, No. 23
Blasius Brombach, Feb. 2, 1722, No. 4
Maria Magdalcna Brombach, July 20, 1722, Joseph Brombach and
Maria
Anna Maria Brombach, Nov. 20, 1722, No. 10
Anna Maria Brombach, Aug. 17, 1723, No. 33
Heinrich Brombach, Mch. 12, 1724, No. 4
EHsabetha Brombach, Mch. 16, 1724, No. 17
Johannes Brombach, Dec. 7, 1724, No. 23
Johannes Baptista Brombach, June 24, 1725, No. 33
Anna Elisabetha Brombach, Jan. 17, 1726, Jacob Brombach and
Agatha Bruzzer
Maria Katharine Brombach, Mch. 18, 1728, Jacob Brombach and
Agatha Bruzzer
Josephus Brombach, May 17, 1728, No. 23
Catharina Brombach, June 8, 1728, Joseph Brombach and Anna M.
Baumgartner
Johannes Brombach, Oct. 6, 1728, No. 18
Maria Anna Brombach, June 27, 1729, Fridolin Brombach and Urichin
Kath
Konrad Brombach, Nov. 26, 1729, Johannes Brombach and Anna Kath
Agatha Brombach, Feb. 22, 1730, Jacob Brombach and Anna M.
Bruzzer
Maria Anna Brombach, Sept. 5, 1730, No. 43
Antonius Martinus Brombach, Nov. 10, 1730, No. 45
Nicolaus Brombach, Dec. 6, 1730, No. 40
Anna Maria Brombach, Apr. 22, 1731, Joseph Brombach and Eva
Bannwartin
Heinrich Brombach, July 16, 1731, No. 23
Antonius Brombach, Oct. 13, 1731, No. 46
Agatha Brombach, Jan. 1, 1732, No. 47
Elisabetha Brombach, Apr. 18, 1732, No. 43
Catharina Brombach, May 19, 1732, No. 45
Maria Anna Brombach, Nov. 2, 1732, No. 51
Michael Brombach, Sept. 27, 1733, No. 45
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Michael Brombach, Nov. 7, 1733, No. 47
Josephus Brombach, Mch. 10, 1734, Anton Brombach and Anna Nann
Anna Maria Brombach, Mch. 18, 1734, Joseph Brombach and Elizab.
Bannwartin
Anna Maria Brombach, May 10, 1734, No. 43
Johannes Jacob Brombach, July 23, 1734, No. 40
Maria Elisabetha Brombach, Sept. 29, 1734, No. 46
Sebastian Brombach, Dec. 29, 1734, No. 45
Fidelis Brombach, Oct. 20, 1735, No. 40
Joseph Brombach, Nov. 8, 1735, No. 51
Johannes Baptista Brombach, Nov. 29, 1735, No. 47
Anna Maria Brombach, May 7, 1736, No. 43
Anna Maria Brombach, Sept. 16, 1736, Caspar Brombach and Elisa-
betha Rietschle
Johann Michael Brombach, Jan. 17, 1737, Johannes Brombach and
Anna Verichin
Maria Azatha Brombach, Feb. 20, 1737, No. 60
Fridolin Brombach, Jan. 27, 1738, No. 45
Bartholoma Brombach, Feb. 1, 1738, No. 70
Josephus Brombach, Mch. 10, 1738, No. 40
Maria Eva Ursula Brombach, Oct. 21, 1738, No. 51
Joseph Brombach, Nov. 8, 1738, No. 43
Franziscus Josephus Brombach, Oct. 4, 1739, No. 70
Maria Azatha Brombach, Apr. 7, 1740, No. 60
Johanna Brombach, May 12, 1740, No. 45
Joseph Fidelis Brombach, Aug. 27, 1740, No. 51
Anna Maria Brombach, Jan. 7, 1741, Johann Brombach and Secunda
Rohrer
Maria Elisabetha Brombach, Feb. 8, 1742, No. 70
Anna Maria Brombach, Feb. 10, 1742, No. 43
Anna Maria Brombach, Mch. 30, 1742, Caspar Brombach and Kath.
Nann
Maria Brombach, Aug. 12, 1742, Johann Brombach and Katharina
Roser
Anna Maria Brombach, Feb. 14, 1743, No. 60
Fustina Brombach, Sept. 27, 1743, No. 70
Michael Brombach, Oct. 9, 1744, No. 43
Erasmus Brombach, May 30, 1745, No. 70
Kunigunda Brombach, Sept. 9, 1745, No. 82
16 BRUMBACII FAMILIES
(92) Theresia Brombach, Oct. 13, 1745, No. 85
(93) Antonius Brombach, Oct. 22, 1746, No. 60
(94) Joseph Brombach, Sept. 4, 1747, No. 85
(95) Maria Ursula Brombach, Sept. — , 1747, No. 70
(96) Fridolin Brombach, Mch. 2, 1749, No. 60
(97) Johannes Brombach, Dec. 7, 1750, Joseph Brombach and Ursula Wag-
ner (Wasmer)
(98) Maria Katharina Brombach, Jan. 1, 1752, No. 85
(99) Maria Brombach, Aug. 28, 1752, No. 97
(100) Simon Brombach, Oct. 29, 1752, No. 60
(101) Josephus Brombach, Jan. 2, 1753, Johann Brombach and Katharina
Brombach
(102) Anna Brombach, July 24, 1753, Johann Brombach and Anna Maria
Engler
(103) Maria Brombach, Nov. 21, 1753, Jacob Brombach and Katharina
Bachmann
(104) Maria Elisabeth Brombach, Mch. 17, 1754, Johann Brombach and
Maria Bruzzer
(105) Caspar Brombach, Aug. 21, 1754, No. 85
(106) Johannes Brombach, Jan. 1, 1755, Nicolaus Brombach and Maria
Anna Reiischin
(107) Joseph Brombach, Feb. 26, 1755, No. 103
(108) Maria Rosa Brombach, Feb. 26, 1755, No. 103
(109) Maria Theresa Brombach, Mch. 8, 1756, Jacob Brombach and Ger-
trud Miiller
(110) Catharina Brombach, July 3, 1756, No. 97
(111) Johannes Wolfzang Brombach, Oct. 30, 1756, No. 104
(112) Maria Anna Brombach, Mch. 22, 1757, No. 106
(113) Johannes Baptista Brombach, June 19, 1758, No. 109
(114) Maria Catharina Brombach, Sept. 12, 1758, No. 97
(115) Nicolaus Brombach, Dec. 5, 1758, No. 106
(116) Johanna Brombach, Aug. 7, 1760, Heinrich Brombach and Kath-
arina
(117) Jacobus Brombach, July 25, 1761, Johann Brombach and Maria
Engler
Bcuggcn', May 29, 1909.
FR. BUS AM PFARRER (Priest)."
•Beuggen parish includes Karsan.
FOREIGN RECORDS 17
LITERAL EXTRACT FROM THE OBERBADISCHEN GESCHLECH-
TERBUCH. BY JULIUS KINDLER VON KNOBLOCII.
VON BRUMBACH.
Brombach, village in the Bezirksamt Loerrach. Matthias Reich, Knight,
sold the castle, which was destroyed by earthquake on the 18th day of the 10th
month, 1356, to the Bishop of Basel in 1294 and received it from him as a
"lehen" (feud under feudal law). Heinrich von Brombach was in 1113 wit-
ness to a Document of the Bishop of Basel for St. Blasien. Marquardus de
Brumbach, 1 164>, was witness to a Document of Emperor Friedrich I for the
Church of St. Thomas in Strassburg. Count Heinrich, Herr zu Veldeuz
(Squire of Veldeuz), documented in 1292 that Ulrich von Briinebach and
Kunteli, his brother, have sold to the Johanniter in Freiberg 1289 a piece of
property in Kenzingen. Cunrad von Briinnebach, witness in 1299. Jungfrau
(maid) Grede von Brunnebach in year 1356. Ulrich von Buemebach 1380.
Junker (young nobleman) Barthel von Buernebach 1430. Ursula von Brunne-
bach, widow of the Hans Brenner von Winterbach 1446. Hans von Brumbach
had 1424 a quarrel over his "Lehen" located in the valleys of Arnsbach and
Brinsbach, of which "Lehen" he should renounce per verdict by a "Mannen-
gericht" (feudal court) for an indemnification of 240 florins subject to inter-
ests of 12 florins from the hundred; another agreement was reached regarding
this "Lehen" in 1466. Those von Brumbach were "Lehensleute" (feudal de-
pendants) of the House Austria | : Kolzcnnos :| of the Markgraf von Baden,
Graf (Count) von Moers-Saarweden, Graf von Fuerstenberg, of the Herren
von Geroldseck ( : Stonehouse and estate with garden in Oberwila 1476-1679 :)
of Schwassburg, etc. To Strassburg the}' came by marriage.
A certain Maria von Brumbach was, according to genealogical tables,
wife of Hans Jacob von Muellenheim-Rcichenberg.
HARTMANN1 von BRUMBACH, feudal dependant at Geroldseck, died
1434, married .
Johann2 von Brumbach lived 1434-1493 at Obcrweir, where he held a stone
house and an estate in Dependence at Geroldseck, 1457 in Dependence at
Furstenberg, 1470 in Dependence of Geroldseck (as his brothers-in-law are
mentioned in 1457 Friedrich Widcrgruen von Staufenberg, and Matthias Bock
von Staufenberg) married to Ursula (alias Anna) von Digesheim 1467.
Children (3):
Jacob3, 1486-1528, member of the Knighthood of Mortenau 1491,
feudal dependant of Moers-Sarweden, in 1528 feudal dependant of
the margrave of Baden, married Susanna Jungzorn, 1486-1515.
18 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Ursula3, mm at Giinthersthal, 1467-1510.
Jacob3, contentual in Geugcnbacli, 1.523.
(The remainder of this interesting genealogy is reserved for a later
volume.)
COATS OF ARMS : In silver a red ornamented green double eagle
with red ornamentation in the wings. Helmet: Two red ornamented green
eagle (or swan) necks and heads one behind the other. Helmet Covers:
Green silver ( :Wappen-Codex Reiber, fol 26 — Code of Coat of Arms by
Reiber, vol 26).
A Franz Leopold Brumbach von Tiefenau was "belehut" ' and his wife
appears in 1764, 1773?, Catharina, Ursula born Datt ( : Adels und Lehns — ■
Archiv Karlsruhe; in K. and K. Adels — Archiv in Vienna it was impossible to
obtain any information regarding this family which was probably nobled:).
His seal shows in the shield a springing Deer and on a crowned Helmet the
same rising. Perhaps these belonged to this family : Johannes Brombach,
1615 citizen of Rheinfelden (about 1 hour from Minseln, Karsan or Nord-
schwaben) and the "nobilis et doctissimus dominus Jacobus Ferdinandus Brom-
bach," whose widow, Anna Maria Pistorin, 1682, 26 of 7th month, was mar-
ried to Johann Ferdinand Ignaz Sax in Gengenbach.
Quirinus Conradus Henricus a Brumbach, canonicus capitularis ecclesiae
Moguntinae, 1629, mentioned in the preface of Wuerdtwein's Nova Sub-
sidia Diplomatica, XII, could have hardly belonged to the family mentioned
above.
Hans von Burnebach, also named von Einsiedeln, named himself after
Brombach a Zinken (portion ?) of the community Kappel-Windeck, Bezirk-
samt Buhl, Feudal dependant of the Herr von Windeck and twelfth man of
the Court at Buhl. 1336-1346 he is mentioned repeatedly in documents of the
monaster}' Frauenalb pertaining to the estate Einsiedeln ; he carried and used
no seal of his own. His sons were Johann, Peter and Bastian. Katharina,
Hans Brumbach's widow, donated a "Jahrzeit" for her husband in 1360 in the
church at Kappel.
VOGT VON BROMBACH.
(: Brombach in Bezirksamt Loerrach:)
Johannes the Vogt von Brombach, citizen of Klein Basel belehut* the
Heinrich von Bethcon at Wile ( : Wyhlen :) in 1323 the estates which he
•"Belehut" means given the right to cure for but not possess an estate or property under
the feudal law.
COAT OF ARMS 19
owned and had given up previously. His three-cornered seal (also 1326)
shows in the shield an inclined lobster. (Sec illustration.)
KREBS VON BROMBACH, Konrad K., 1366, 1370, and after him
(probably his son) Friedrich K., 1394-1406, were "markgrafliche Vogte" at
Brombach, Bezirksamt Loerrach. The last died between 1413, 11th of 9th
month, and 1425, 25th of 6th month. (See illustration.)
"All except Brumbach (deer or stag) were drawn by expert in Basel from
Gr. Adels und Lehnsarchiv in Karlsruhe (Baden). Brumbach was drawn
from a literal description.
Stein says : "Springender Hirsch im Schilde auf gekrontem in demselben
wachsend" — (Franz Leopold Brumbach).
"Stag salient in the shield and on crowned helmet growing the same."
"NOBLES AND PATRICIANS AT BASEL FROM THE 13TH TO THE 15TH
CENTURY.'"
At the meeting of the Historians' and Antiquarians' Society at Basel, February 3, Dr.
August Burckhardt delivered a discourse on "Nobles and Patricians at Basel from the 13th
.to the 15th century." The questions of descent and of displacements of families were illus-
trated by striking examples, which at the same time prove how little agreement there is be-
tween tradition and history. The original nobility was of high and low degree. Among the
fenner were the Counts of Honberg, whom we meet with at an early date as governors of
our city. A peculiar process is observed in the Von Falkenstein family. One line of it re-
nounced the title of count; Count Rudolf, marrying below his rank, caused his line to be
deprived of knighthood; afterward that line regained its insignia and belonged once more to
the high nobility. A similar renunciation occurred in the family to which Bishop Heinrich
belonged, whose administration extended from 1362 to 1274. Neuenburg was the name of the
family, and one of its lines, too, renounced the title of count, but assumed it again later on.
In the beginning of the 13th century we meet with the free lords Von Rainstein. Here, too,
we find two lines, one of which rises higher and higher until it becomes extinguished; bishops
and mayors are to be found in its ranks. The other line, through marriages with subordinate
officials, descends to the ranks of the lower nobility, so that members of the same House are
to be found in the most diverse circumstances. The most distinguished of all were the
Lords of Eptingen. Their original possessions were Eptingen and Diegtcn, and they man-
aged to acquire one lordship after the other. As early as 12G2 we find an Eptingen as gov-
ernor of Basel, and other shortly after as mayor.
While the rural nobility, such as the lords Von Eptingen, Von Biedertal, Von Lorrach,
Von Rothberg, etc., transferred their residence to the city, the urban nobility moved to the
country, lost the consciousness of their urban origin, and called themselves after their new
residence. In this way, born city knights became new country knights. Such was the case
with the Von llertenberg, Von Neuenstein, Von Biirenfels families. The history of the Von
Barenfels family can be traced. Its ancestor was Ludwig the Mercer, citizen of Basel, and
a member of the Council. The development of his family shows what was then possible in the
social line. The family begins with the Mercer and rises steadily. Ludwig's son Konrad,
rising through his wealth and ability, is found more and more frequently in the hiaher ranks,
till he acquires the knightly fief of Hertenberg, and calls himself Noble Knight. Konrad
'This digest of an interesting discourse by Dr. August Burckhardt, Feb. 3, 1910, a
prominent European authority upon genealogical matters, is given because of its bearing
upon the numerous families von ISrombach.
20 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
uses the seal which was afterward used by his descendants. However, his new acquisition
estranged him from his home. The development cannot be traced everywhere with the same
accuracy. The Von Neuenstein family in the Jura, for example, arc already knights at their
first appearance — in the chronicles of .Matthias Von Neuenburg. To this family belonged a
mayor by the name of Rudolf, whose daughter became the ancestors of the Von Reinach
family.
Johann Von Barenfels is for us the first of his line. He filled the important office of
Episcopal procurator. His son Konrad occupied the same position. The family is found
in possession of the highest offices, so that we are probably dealing with a line of early prom-
inence— originally from Klein Basel. Their ancestors are probably to be sought in the Gov-
ernors Von Brombach, and there may have been some kinship with the Lords of Lorrach. It
is true that the seal of the Von Brombach family shows a crawfish (Krebs), and this seems
to contradict that hypothesis. However, even the men continued to use the old seal of their
family, so that in this case (zem) Krebs would be the old name of the Von Brombach and
the Von Barenfels families.
Among the knights we find the ministerial (official) families, who were in the service
of the bishop and performed the functions of chamberlain, treasurer, butler, equerry, master
of the kitchen, holding them by hereditary right. They took their names from their offices.
The consciousness of this origin remained alive, as shown by the struggle between the Psit-
ticher and Sterner. On the one side we find the Mcinch and Schaler families, the most dis-
tinguished of the official nobility; their adherents are the Marschalk, Kammerer, Reich and
other families, called by the name of their office or by their original surname, or bv the
name of their original home. Reich von Reichenstein — "Reich" is here a mere supernumerary
name — Stcinlin and Vorgassen are originally related. All three have the same image on
their seals. Vorgassen is the old name. The separation of the three lines must have taken
place at an early date. Heinrich Steinlein, an official patrician, owning estates at Blotz-
hcim, who had not resided long in Basel, is confirmed as first mayor of Basel. His successor
is a Reich. The line of the Steinlin became extinct at an early date.
Beside the knights who were incumbents of the offices of the episcopal court and of the
city offices, we find the Achtburger, the real patricians. They rose from the ranks of the
merchants; their development began with Kramer and Wechsler (mercers and brokers).
There is a remarkably rapid change in the lines of descent; marriages between the Acht-.
burgers and the knights effaced the barriers. Few were derived from the ancient crafts-
man's class. Usually they belong to the four lordly guilds of housemates, merchants, wine
dealers and mercers. The Zum Luft family were originally saddlers, the Offenburg family
were originally druggists. The change of constitution in 1515 put an end to this develop-
ment.
A peculiar state of affairs is presented by the Zschekkenburlin family. They were active
business men, controlling a degree of wealth unusual for those days. They were unwilling to
join the Achtburgers by giving up their trade and thus becoming idlers without occupation.
They also abstained from entering on a kind of development resembling that of the Fuggers.
The Offenburg family pursued the opposite course. The first of them to become a citizen
of Basel was the son of Albrecht, Henman Offenburg (born in 1379). He became Councilor
of the Saffron Guild to which he belonged as druggist. He held the office of chief Guild
Master and passed a large part of his life in travel, both in the course of business and of
office. His diplomatic intelligence was esteemed far beyond the confines of the city. In
1423 he gave up his trade and his guild right and entered the high chamber at Achtburger.
Sigismund conferred knighthood on him. As early as 139G (when not yet 17 years old) he
married Anna Kupfernagel, and thus did not marry w-ithin his rank.
The further development of the lines of descent is influenced by the intermarriage be-
tween nobility and burghers in the 15th century. While the nobles were attracted by the
wealth of the burghers, social ambition acted as a stimulus on the other side, inducing mar-
riages which in most cases ended unhappily.
COAT OF ARMS 21
WAPPEN.
"Bist edlen Blutes du, vergiss es nicht
Und handle recht, wie deine Alinen thaten,
Dass nicht von dir die Nachwelt einstens spricht :
'Der Stainm war gut, die Frucht nur ist missrathen.' "
"Art tliou of noble blood, forget it not
And live aright, as thy forbears have done,
That posterity ma}- never say of thee:
'The tree was good, the fruit alone was bad.' "*
COAT OF ARMS/
I. BRUMBACH — Alsace. D'argent a l'aigle eploye de sinople, beeque
d'or, membre de gueules. Cimier: deux cols de cygne d'argent,
beeque de gueules. Lambrequins: d'argent et de sinople.
BRUMBACH — Alsace. Argent, an eagle displayed vert, beaked
or, inembered gules. Crest: Two swan's heads argent beaked
gules. Lambrequin: Argent and vert.
(From Armorial General, par J. B. Rietstap. Vol. I,
1884, p. 317.)
II. BRUMBACH — France. D'argent a l'aigle eploye de sable.
BRUMBACH — France. Argent, an eagle displayed sable.
(From Armorial General par Rietstap. P. 192. Gouda,
1861.)
III. BRUMBACH— d'argent, a l'aigle eploye de sable.
BRUMBACH — argent, an eagle displayed sable.
(From Armorial General des Families Nobles de
France. Vol. V, p. 433. Paris, 1873.)
rV. BRUMBACH— d'argent, a l'aigle eploye de sable.
BRUMBACH — argent, an eagle displayed sable.
(From Dictionaire de la Noblesse, par De la Chenaye-
Desbois et Badier. Vol. IV, p. 378. Paris, 1864 )
V. BRUMBACH— D'argent a l'aigle a deux tetes de sable.
a"\Va])i)cnbuch des W estfiilischen Adels" Herausgebcn von Max von Speiken, Gbrlitz,
1901-03.
b[E7SG] Chalmers Sherfy8 Brumbaugh repeatedly assisted in the study of the various
coats of arms and especial thanks are due to him. See also pp. 18-20.
%% BRUMBACH FAMILIES
BRUMBACH — Argent, a double-headed eagle sable.
(From Armorial Universcl, par M. Jouffray D'Escha-
vannes. Vol. I, p. 101. Paris, 1844.)
VI. BRUMBACH — Schweizer Familie, aus dcm Baslischen. Hcinrich von
Brumbach kommt schon 1113 urkundlich vor — Spiiter gehortcn
sie zum Elsasscr Adel und zum Strasburger Patriziat, wo sie seit
1572 mehrfach Stattemcister waren. (+ Ende 17. saec.)
Wappen: In Silber ein rothgewaffter griin Adler. (Hattstein II,
378.) Auf dcm Helmc hintereinander zwei rothgeschniibelte
silbern Schwanriimpfe. Declccn: griin silbern..
BRUMBACH — A Swiss family which hailed originally from
Basel. Heinrich von Brumbach, it seems, according to
record, came without doubt in the year 1113. The family
later belonged to the nobility of Alsace and to the pa-
triciate of the city of Strasburg, where since 1572 they
were time and again Stiittemeister.
Coat of Arms: Argent, an eagle vert armed gules.
Crest: two swan's heads and necks, one behind the
other argent beaked gules. Lambrequin: vert and
argent.
(From Siebmacher Wappenbuch 11-9-11, Nurn-
berg, 1871. Der Adel des Elsass, p. 5, Taf 6.)
VII. von BRUMBACH — Argent, a double-headed eagle displayed vert
armed gules. Crest: two eagle's (or swan's) heads vert beaked
gules. Lambrequin: vert and argent.
(Wappen Codex, Richer, fol 26.)
VIII. BROMBACH — Bale. De gueulcs a un tertre de trois coupeaux d'or,
surmonte d'un meuble en forme de sautoir alese du meme, les ex-
tremites superieures reunies par une traverse. Cimier: un buste
d'homme barbu, habille de gueules, au rabat d'or.
BROMBACH — Basle. Gules, mount with three coupeaux or, sur-
mounted by a saltire couped of the same, the upper extremi-
ties joined by a bar. Crest: the bust of a bearded man hab-
ited gules, with the turnback of the collar or.
(From Armorial General, par J. B. Rietstap, Vol. I,
p. 308. 1884.) -
IX. von BRAMBACH— Deutsches Adcls Lexicon 2, Kneschke, p. 7; and
Siebmacher Wappenbuch, Vol. VI, 7 Abgestorbner Nassaudischer
COAT OF AEMS 23
Add, p. 17, Taf 22 contain recently discovered references which
are of interest, especially the former. Not only the resemblance
in name, the use of the double eagle in the shield as in "von Brum-
bacli," but also the fact that the old family of the Rheinland aris-
tocracy (Bernard von Prampach, who died in 1314 as Prince —
Bishop of Passau") had Mansfield, who was Justice in Siegen, etc.,
etc., whence came Milcard Brumbach in April, 1714 (see Germanna
— Germantown, Va."), make all this a matter for further investi-
gation.
THE COAT OF ARMS.
von BRUMBACH — D'argent a l'aigle eploye a deux tetes de sinople, becque
d'or, membre de gueules. Cimier: deux cols de cygne d'argent,
becque de gueules. Lambrequins : d'argent et de sinople.
Or, in technical ( ?) English, as follows :
von BRUMBACH — Argent, a double-headed eagle displayed vert, beaked or,
membered gules. Crest: two swan's heads argent, beaked gules.
Lambrequin: argent and vert.
Comparing with Siebmacher's drawings, the arms are, in detail, as follows :
In the shield, which is silver, the charge is a green double-headed eagle
displayed, the beak colored gold, and the talons colored red. The two heads
look away from each other. The eagle is the old German heraldic convention-
alized form. Crest: two silver swan's heads and necks, one behind the other,
with red bills, both heads facing in the same direction, to the right (i.e., to the
left of the drawing). They are of the conventionalized heraldic form, with
protruding tongues. The necks are settled solidly upon a three-barred hel-
met, either profile or atfronte (hard to determine, but most probably affronte;
cf. Siebmacher). It may be that upon the helmet there is a marquis' coronet
(i.e., a coronet with three strawberry leaves and two pearls showing), from
which in turn emerge the two swan's heads. Lambrequin: silver and green.
From the drawing in Siebmacher, it is perhaps somewhat florid.
The fact that the family in France has a black instead of a green eagle,
and also possibly a single-headed one (at least according to sources dated later
than 1884 — cf. V; also II, III, and IV), may be due to a change, voluntary or
involuntary, adopted by the family, or the French branch of it, when it went to
France; or at least when it became a part of the French nobility. The later
omission of mention of two heads, as well as other details (as the gold beak,
•Pages 8, 239-213. See also pp. 3, 6, 22, for discussion as to names.
S5* BRUMBACH FAMILIES
etc.), is probably explained on the basis of careless oversight on the part of the
compilers when copying the descriptions.
In view of the probability that the family was early connected with Basle
and Alsace, at least during the centuries within which all noble families as-
sumed arms, there is reason to believe that the above description, carefully
arrived at b}' constructive criticism, is to be relied upon as probably au-
thentic.
THE EAGLE.— The bird of Heraldry before all others is the eagle. Its
earliest and chief popularity was in Germany, where it was adopted by the
empire and by many of the principal sovereign princes. Its earliest appear-
ance as an heraldic charge was in 1136. From about this time it was borne
not only by the emperor and king of the Romans, but also by the princes who,
as vicars of the empire, were charged with the government or defense of the
empire's provinces. Under Frederick I., Barbarossa, 1152-1189, the eagle had
become the recognised standard of the Holy Roman Empire. The empire had
double incentive for adopting this charge. For the eagle, the Bird of Jove,
was not only the imperial emblem of the old Romans, and hence a natural
adoption of the later Roman empire; but it was also, by tradition, the symbol
of the fourth evangelist, imparting spiritual significance to its use by the
Holy Roman emperors. Thus as affecting the Empire and its princes, the
eagle lent force to their claims to an ancient succession of both temporal and
spiritual imperial power. The origin of the double-headed eagle is mooted.
But a probable explanation seems to be (cf. Nisbet), that, upon decline of the
Roman empire in the East, the emperors of the Western empire joined the two
eagles together with their heads separate, to indicate a double sovereignty
probably claimed by them.
"The most usual method of differencing in Germany was by alteration of the tinctures
(colors), or alteration of the charges (the figures represented on the shield).
"The Eagle was a very popular charge in early Germany armoury.
"In Germany, a change in the crest is often the only mark of distinction between differ-
ent branches of the same family; and in Siebmacher's 'Wappenbuch' 31 different branches
of the Zorn family have as many different crests, which are the sole marks of difference in
the achievements.
"The German idea of the crest is that it has not the personal character of the arms,
Dut is rather attached to, or an appanage of, the territorial lief or lordship. German arms
are often accompanied by a number of crests over one shield. Practically all changes of
crests are due to inheritance (through heiresses or ancestresses) of an alternative crest."*
A. 15. DENT.
RANK OF THE FAMILY.— In all countries and at all times the condi-
tion of society has been one of inequality. Upon this fact, in brief, is Heraldry
*The above quotations are from "Art of Heraldry," by A. C. Fox-Davies. The work is
compiled from all the older heraldic authorities. The Articles on German Heraldry are
mainly from Herr N. G. Strbhl's "Heraldischer Atlas."
COAT OP ARMS 25
founded. In times of medieval armor bearing, nobles bore shields that were
blazoned, because they were worthy of notice. The peasant or plebean bore
his shild without blazon, being considered unworthy of notice. There were
many earmarks about heraldic devices by which the rank of the bearer was
indicated. Probably, however, especially on the continent, the rules were as
often honored by the breach as by the observance. So if any significance
attaches to the coronet used in the BRUMBACH arms charged with a spring-
ing deer, the family von BRUMBACH was of the rank of marquis. The same
is indicated b}' the barred helmet. The barred helmet (even though in profile)
indicates a very high rank — a rank anywhere above that of knight. Marquis
— originally the title of the princes who, as lords of the marches, were charged
with the defense of the imperial provinces — is a title of honor next in dignity
to that of duke. The title given a marquis in the style of the heralds is "most
noble and potent prince."
MOTTO. — In continental heraldry the motto is seldom or never found.
Accordingly no motto is likely to be found with the BRUMBACH arms.
THE PREFIX von. — When a German is ennobled or made a gentleman
of coat armor, he acquires the right to use the territorial prefix von. (At the
same time, the Dutch van means practically nothing.) Von is used in the
sense of "of" or "from," to be followed by the name of the estate or territory
over which the possessor is lord. Thus the early HEINRICH von BRUM-
BACH, of 1113 (or his predecessors or successors), was lord of an estate, dis-
trict, or territory by the name of BRUMBACH. Beginning with the tenth
century "von" is regarded as the mark of nobility.
REUNIONS.
"But the home we first knew on this beautiful earth,
The friends of our childhood, the place of our birth,
In the heart's inner chambers sung always will be,
As the shell ever sings of its home in the sea."
"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die."
Dana.
"These are Deeds that shall not pass away
And Names that must not wither."
Bayard Taylor.
Throughout the nation there is a commendable fostering of "Home Com-
ing," "Old Home" and "Reunion" days. They are beneficial to all concerned.
Brief accounts are herewith given of the first and last meetings of the Reunion
by Descendants of [E9] Conrad3 Brumbaugh in Ohio, the Brumbaugh-Rine-
hart Reunion in Ohio, the Gerhard Brumbach Memorial Association in
Pennsylvania, and of the Brumbaugh Reunion also in Pennsylvania. There
are numerous other organizations amongst' the closely allied families, but lack
of space prevents mention of them.
BRUMBAUGH REUNION— DESCENDANTS OF [E9] CONRAD3
• BRUMBAUGH.
This Reunion has occurred annually since 1894 upon the third Saturday
of August. "It was urged by a few of my sisters, and intended for brothers
and sisters and their families, but was at once enlarged to include all the
Brumbaughs and their friends. "a At the first meeting the late [E3J4] -\- An-
drew5 Brumbaugh was selected president, but declined, as he desired to give
an address upon the family history, and also to devote all his time to gathering
needed facts from those in attendance. Franklin Dulebahn was the first presi-
dent and Samuel Brumbaugh the first secretary-treasurer. [E344] Andrew5
Brumbaugh served as historian during his lifetime.
The officers for 1911-12 are:
President, Monroe0 Brumbaugh [E7G8], East Akron, O.
Vice-president, Emmet Clayton"' Brumbaugh [ES67], Canton, O.
•Letter from [E345] Ephraim" Brumbaugh, second president, who has attended each
meeting and is the historian.
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2d Vice-president, Clayton C.° Schoner [E317-v], Hartville, 0.
Chorister, Eva Aultman, Tallmadge, 0.
Historian, Ephraim5 Brumbaugh [E845], Hartville, 0.
Executive Committee, Jacob C.7 Lnneman [E352-H], Tallmadge, 0. ;
Edward Shanafelt, E. Akron, 0. ; L. 0. Brittan, E. Akron, 0.
The next place of meeting will be in the grove of [E345] Ephraim5 Brum-
baugh, near Hartville, 0., on the third Saturday in August, and the program
is left for the secretary to arrange.
BRUMBAUGH-RINEHART REUNION: MINUTES OF THE FIRST
MEETING, SEPT. 5, 1903."
About two hundred and fifty were present at the basket dinner, which was
served at 11 :30 o'clock, on tables under the trees. During dinner and immedi-
ately afterwards photographs of the company were made.
The exercises of the afternoon were held under a large tent. After a
brief address of welcome by Noah Webster Rinehart [E6-i-x], and the devo-
tional exercises which consisted of the reading of the First Psalm and prayer
by Elder Andrew5 Brumbaugh [E34-i], the following program was rendered:
Devotional Exercises.
Early Settlements of the Brumbaugh Family in Ohio.
Jacob Henry5 Brumbaugh [E221]
Early Settlements of the Rineharts in Ohio. Dr. Henry D.5 Rinehart [E64-ix]
Singing.
The Relationship of the Brumbaugh and Rinehart Families . . . Sarah Rinehart
Public Worship of the First Settlers John Christian
Singing.
How Farming Was Done in the Early Days Henry Baker
Housekeeping Among Our Grandmothers Martha Brumbaugh
Singing.
Letters of greeting were read from J. W. Christian and family, Payette,
Idaho; Dr. J. S. Rinehart, Camden, Arkansas; Rev. Levi Winklebleck, Hart-
ford City, Indiana; and Stell and Sarah Smith, Logansport, Indiana.
At the close of the program a business session was held. A report of the
expenses of the meeting showed that $26.79 had been paid out. A general
collection was taken, and $27.01 received.
On a motion by Dr. Henry D.5 Rinehart [E64-ix], seconded by Jacob
Henry5 Brumbaugh [E221], it was voted that the annual reunion of the
aHeld in the woods on the farm of David* Heckman [E 219], near Union, O. See illus-
tration.
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LUMBACH FAMILIES
Brumbaugh and Rinehart families shall be held on the first Saturday of Sep-
tember.
A committee consisting of Granville Webster6 Brumbaugh [E651], Henry
Baker and Minnie Rinehart was appointed by the chair to report nominations
for the Executive Committee for 1904. The report of this committee, which
was unanimously accepted, was as follows :
Dr. Henry D.5 Rinehart [E64-ix], Chairman.
Samuel Leroy6 Brumbaugh [E62S], Vice-Chairman.
Samuel B.° Heckman [E219-vi], Secretary and Treasurer.
The meeting was closed by singing "Blest Be the Tie that Binds," and
prayer by Elder Jesse K — 5 Brumbaugh [E105].
Only an approximate account of those present can be given, as many
failed to leave their names.
Members and Descendants of the [E16] Samuel3 Brumbaugh Family 59
[E13] George3 Brumbaugh Family 8
[E10] Jacob3 Brumbaugh Family (not represented).
[E59] Catharine4 (Brumbaugh) Baker Family 20
[E61] Susanna4 (Brumbaugh) Beam Family 5
[E65] Nancy4 (Brumbaugh) Winklebleck Family 2
Elizabeth (Brumbaugh) Hoover Family 8
[E66] Mary4 (Brumbaugh) Christian Family 17
Daniel Rinehart Family 31
Enoch Rinehart Family 8
John Rinehart Family (not represented).
Jacob Rinehart Family 3
Susan (Rinehart) Barnhart Family 7
Mary (Rinehart) Yost Family 3
Daniel Brumbaugh Family 10
Jacob Brumbaugh Family 7
Henry Rinehart Family 4
Other related families 26
Friends 60
Total 273
Executive Committee:
NOAH WEBSTER5 RINEHART [E64-x], Chairman.
SAMUEL B— e HECKMAN [E219-vi], Secretary.
JACOB HENRY5 BRUMBAUGH [E221].
CONSTITUTION1 AND BY-LAWS OF THE BRUMBAUGH-RINEHART
REUNION ASSOCIATION.'
The Brumbaugh and Rinehart families, with those families related to
either, or both of said families ; in order to gain the knowledge of the past
family history; to keep record of present whereabouts of said families; to trace
better the out-going branches by birth and marriage, and to increase fellow-
ship and the family love for one another, do organize themselves into this the
"Brumbaugh-Rinehart Reunion Association."
This Association is the result of the "Brumbaugh-Rinehart Reunion,"
established in 1902, by the children of Samuel Brumbaugh, born 1806, whose
wife was Elizabeth Rinehart, born 1808, and Daniel Rinehart, born 1812,
whose wife was Esther Brumbaugh, born 1817. (Esther Brumbaugh-Rinehart
was present at the adoption of this constitution.)
CONSTITUTION.
Section 1. The name of this organization shall be The Brumbaugh-
Rinehart Reunion Association.
Sec. 2. The officers of this Association shall consist of a Chairman, Vice-
Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer.
Sec. 3. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Association and
the Executive Committee. He shall have the power to call meetings of Execu-
tive Committee whenever necessary, and shall have interest in ever}- department
of the Association.
Sec. 4. The Vice-Chairman shall assist the Chairman in the work, and
assume full duties of the Chairman in the latter's absence.
Sec. 5. The Secretary shall make and keep the minutes of all meetings
of the Association, and of the Executive Committee. He shall report same
annually in printed form within twenty days after the annual reunion. He
shall receive all money and pay same to the Treasurer, taking receipt for same
each time. Receipts of all money shall be reported in the annual report. He
shall perform all other duties belonging to said office, and call the Executive
Committee when business demands attention.
Sec. 6. The Assistant Secretary shall have charge of all general corre-
spondence; such as mailing notices, mailing of annual minutes, and all other
duties belonging to said office. He shall be assistant to the Secretary, and in
the absence of the Secretary, or vacancy of this office, he shall assume full duty
of both Secretary and Assistant Secretary until such vacancy is filled.
•Fourth Ann. Rept. Brumbaufrh-Rhinehart Reunion Association, adopted at the Eaton, O.,
meeting, 190G, which was its fourth annual
3U BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Sec. 7. The Treasurer shall receive the money from the Secretary and
give receipt for same. He shall pay out money only upon the written order of
the Secretary. He shall make a written report to the "Annual Reunion" each
year.
Sec. 8. The Executive Committee shall consist of the five officers — Chair-
man, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer. It is the
duty of this Committee to supervise the work and interests of the Association ;
to arrange for all Reunions, select location, make the program, appoint the
committees, etc.
Sec. 9. All persons by the name of Brumbaugh or Rinehart, and all per-
sons related to them by blood or marriage may become regular members of
this Brumbaugh-Rinehart Reunion Association, and shall be so considered
after complying with conditions of this instrument. Other persons tracing no
relation may become honorary members.
BY-LAWS.
Section 1. The officers of this Association shall be elected by ballot; each
regular member of the Association, fifteen or more years of age, may write
one name for each office on one ticket. Ballots shall be dropped into a recep-
tacle provided for such purpose. The one who receives the plurality of votes
cast for an office shall be declared elected to such respective . office by the
Chairman. A committee shall be appointed by the Chairman to count the
ballots and report to him in writing. • In case only one name is before the
Annual Association for election to either office, this law may be suspended, and
Secretary instructed to cast the ballot for said candidate.
Sec. 2. The time of holding the Annual Reunion shall be the first or sec-
ond Saturday of September each year. The exercises of the meeting shall
consist of social greetings, introductions, business sessions, dinner, invocation,
short addresses, music, etc.
Sec. 3. It being the purpose of this Association to trace and record the
history of these families, a committee on "family history" shall be appointed
by Chairman which shall report at each reunion. It is furthermore the pur-
pose of this Association to make and keep on record a history of these families ;
to this end a committee on "current history" shall be appointed by Chairman,
which shall report at each Reunion. To aid the aforesaid Committee in its
work, it shall be the duty of each member of this Association to report to these
Committees any death, birth, sickness, marriage, accident, great achievement
of any member of this Association, and such other things as might be consid-
ered of value to such record.
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Sec. 4. The expenses, such as postage, printing, etc., of the Association
or Executive Committee and all other committees; also all persons called upon
to perform duty for this Association shall be borne by the Association.
Sec. 5. It shall be the duty of each member of the Association to attend
the Annual Reunions and give hearty assistance in every way to make them
successful; to encourage both the older and the younger of these family
branches to meet as one family each year at the "Reunion Meeting."
NINTH ANNUAL REUNION OF THE BRUMBAUGH-RINEHART
FAMILIES.
This was again held at the Darke Co. Fair Grounds, Greenville, 0., Sept.
2, 1911. The program contained:
"Come early with a soul full of joy and good fellowship and baskets pre-
pared to care for the most perfect appetites."
A number of the members of the reunion having expressed a desire to
devote the major portion of the meeting to renewing old friendships, making
new ones, and having visits with those from a distance, a program was not
prepared.
OFFICERS 1911:
Chairman — Dr. Charles Baker, Palestine, Ohio.
Vice-Chairman — Franklin6 Bookwalter [E59-vi-4], Versailles, Ohio.
Secretary — Adah Baker.
Treasurer — Levi Brumbaugh, West Milton, Ohio.
Chairman of Committee on Introductions — Henry D — 5 Rinehart, M.D.
[E64-ix].
Chairman of Committee on Arrangements for Dinner — Mrs. Lesta E.
Wright.
THE GERHARD BRUMBACH (BROWNBACK) MEMORIAL
ASSOCIATION.
This association has held five annual meetings in Chester County, Penn-
sylvania, and they have been extensively attended. The Application for Incor-
poration herewith presented is practically as it was recorded, and one of its
certificates of membership is also reproduced. The first invitation is repro-
duced, and also the program for the fifth reunion :
"Yourself and family are invited to attend the
BROWNBACK FAMILY REUNION
At Bonnie Brae Park,
SATURDAY, JUNE 8; 1907
To be given in honor of Dr. Orlando Walker3 Brownback [A84], of Pen-
dleton, Indiana.
JAMES5 BROWNBACK [A80], Linfield, Pa.
LEVI J.5 BROWNBACK [A83], Birchrunville, Pa.
WM. H.6 MOSTELLER, M.D. [A78-ii], Phoenixville, Pa.
Each family furnish such refreshments as will be suitable for a family dinner."
APPLICATION FOR INCORPORATION OF "THE GERHARD BRUM-
BACH (BROWNBACK) MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION."
In the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Term 1909;
No. .
To the Honorable the Judges of said Court:
The undersigned, all of whom are citizens of the Commonwealth of Penn-
sylvania, having associated themselves together for the purpose of organizing
and establishing "The Gerhard Brumbach (Brownback) Memorial Associa-
tion" and being desirous of becoming incorporated agreeable to the provisions
of the Act of Assembly entitled, "An Act to provide for the incorporation and
regulation of certain corporations," approved the 29th day of April, A. D.
1874, and the Supplements thereto, do hereby certify:
1. The name of the proposed corporation is: The Gerhard Brumbach
(Brownback) Memorial Association.
2. The corporation is formed for the purpose of forming and continuing
a Genealogical Tree of the Brumbach-Brownbaugh (Brownback)
blood kindred; to collect the historical incidents and relics of the
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said Gerhard Brumbach-Brownbaugh and his descendants; to com-
pile a history of the said Gerhard Brumbach-Brownbaugh and his
descendants ; and to cultivate, teach, develop, instruct and bring
forth genius, talent and general scientific knowledge in the coming
generations.
3. This Association shall transact business in the County of Chester and
state of Pennsylvania.
4. The said Corporation shall exist perpetually.
5. To have power to institute, maintain and defend judicial proceedings;
to enter into any obligation necessary for the transaction of its
ordinary business.
6. To make and use a common seal and alter the same at pleasure.
7. To hold, purchase and transfer such real and personal property as the
purposes of the said corporation require, not exceeding the amount
limited by the laws of this Commonwealth.
8. To make by-laws not inconsistent with the laws of this Commonwealth
for the management of its property and the regulation of its af-
fairs, to appoint and remove such subordinate officers and agents as
the business of the Association requires and to allow them a suit-
able compensation for services performed.
9. The names and residences of the subscribers are as follows : Dr. Wil-
liam H.6 Mosteller [A78-ii], Phoenixville, Pa.; U. S. G. Finkbiner,
Royersford, Pa. ; Harry I. Hiestand, Royersford, Pa. ; Garret Ell-
wood5 Brownback [A132], Linfield, Pa.; Edward Goodwin0 Brown-
back [A160], Trappe, Pa.
10. The said corporation is to be managed by a Board of Directors, con-
sisting of twenty-five members, and the names and residences of
those chosen as such for the first year are :
Garret Ellwood Brownback, Linfield, Pa.
U. S. G. Finkbiner, Royersford, Pa.
Edward G. Brownback, Trappe, Pa.
John Mock, Pawlings, Pa.
Stephen S. Brownback, Philadelphia, Pa.
Jesse Reims, Philadelphia, Pa.
Harry I. Hiestand, Royersford, Pa.
W. H. Mosteller, M.D., Phoenixville, Pa.
John Bingaman, Altoona, Pa.
Max A. Kaiser, Philadelphia, Pa.
Rev. Oscar D. Brownback, Parker Ford, Pa.
34) BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Orlando W. Brownback, M.D., Pendleton, Ind.
Rev. James Sampson, Philadelphia, Pa.
Webster P. Brownback, Pughtown, Pa.
W. M. StaufFer, Reading, Pa.
Dr. Win. Campbell Posey, Philadelphia, Pa.
' - J. D. Landis, Philadelphia, Pa.
J. Harry Francis, East Coventry Township, Chester Co.
Lewis C. Brownback, East Vincent Township, Chester Co.
Levi Brownback, West Vincent Township, Chester Co.
George Keim, West Pikeland Township, Chester Co.
Ellwood Detwiler, Charlestown Township, Chester Co.
James Bingaman, South Coventry Township, Chester Co.
Harmon Prizer, East Coventry Township, Chester Co.
Amos Hiestand, East Vincent Township, Chester Co.
FIFTH ANNUAL REUNION OF THE BROWNBACK FAMILY
HELD IN BONNIE BRAE PARK, EAST PIKELAND
TOWNSHIP, JUNE 17, 1911.
Mother's Day — "A perfect woman, nobly planned,
To warm, to comfort and command."
— Wordsworth.
PROGRAMME.
9:30 a.m. — Greeting of friends and relatives under large pavilion.
10:00 — Music by Orchestra.
10:30 — Literary Exercises.
Welcome By President of B. M. A.
Invocation Rev. Chas. Slinghoff
Pastor Brownback's Reformed Church, East Coventry, Pa.
Address : "Mary Papen, the Mother of the Brownbacks"
W. H. Mosteller, M.D. [AT8-H], Phoenixville, Pa.
Music.
Address : "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Rules the Nation"
Rev. F. L. Kerr
Pastor of St. John's Reformed Church, Phoenixville, Pa.
Singing "A Hundred Years to Come"
"In Memoriam."
Recess.
12:00 noon — The Annual Brownback Banquet, to which every one is invited.
"Come, let us feast in honor of our Mother."
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2:00 p. m. — Music Brownback Quartette, Philadelphia
Address: "A Mother's Meditation". .Rev. Oscar Davis" Brownback [A229]
Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Port Alleghany, Pa.
Music Brownback Quartette
Address: "The Queen of the Home" Rev. Abner J. Irey, D.D.
Pastor of Danville Baptist Church — A Papcn descendant.
Address Prof. Martin Grove0 Brumbaugh [E682]
Supt. Public Education, Philadelphia.
Family Conference.
Subject "The Domestic Hearth"
"Where we love is home —
Home that our feet may leave
But not our hearts."
Singing "Home, Sweet Home"
OFFICERS:
[A78-ii] William H— 6 Mosteller, M.D., President, Phoeiiixville, Pa.
[A160] Edward Goodwin0 Brownback, Vice-President, Trappe, Pa.
[A123] U. S. G. Finkbiner, Secretary, Royersford, Pa.
[A132] Garrett Ellwood5 Brownback, Treasurer, Linfield, Pa.
FIRST BRUMBAUGH REUNION, SNYDER'S GROVE, MARTINS
BURG, BLAIR CO., RA., JUNE 22, 1906.
This "Reunion" embraces mainly the counties of Bedford. Blair, and Huntingdon,
although in the estimated two thousand persons who attended this first reunion many sec-
tions of Pennsylvania and adjoining States were represented.' "The day was everything one
could wish for. No cloud appeared to mar the pleasures of the day. The park itself was
a place of beauty; and the cool inviting air of Martinsburg had much to do with the enjoy-
ment of every one.
"The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Moses Roberts Brumbaugh [E 31GS],
of Henrietta. 'All Hail the Power of Jesus Name' w^as sung by the audience. Rev. Henry
Boyers Brumbaugh [E 276], of Juniata College, Huntingdon, conducted the devotional exer-
cises, reading from the 21st chapter of Revelations.
"A quartette, composed of Messrs. Martin Potes Brumbaugh [C 328], Lloyd Replogle,
Emmert Replogle and Samuel Nicodemuss Brumbaugh [E 3100], sang 'We Must Answer to
Our Names,' which was much appreciated by the audience.
"The address of welcome was made by Elder George Wineland4 Brumbaugh [E 3016],
of Fredericksburg, Pa. He said in part:
"'Mr. Chairman, fellow-kinsmen, neighbors and friends: It is with a high appreciation
of the honors you have conferred upon me that I appear before you to extend a hearty
welcome to all who have assembled here on this happy occasion. And while there are many
here who, if called upon, could have performed the part better than myself, I am sure there
is no one among you who is prouder of his ancestry than I am. We have come here to-day
as a happy, united family.
" 'The family is a divine institution. In the morning of time, when the all-wise Creator
crowned His work by giving to one of His creatures the attributes of intelligence, He at
once found that the work was incomplete and uttered the general truth, that it was not good
for man to be alone. Woman was created and given to man, the sharer of his joys and
sorrows, trials and triumphs, to keep watch with him in all the experiences of life. They
were made social creatures. There was put into each heart a yearning for the companion-
ship of the other. And when two hearts are thus united, the sweetest and happiest joys of
life are attained. Thus the benevolent Creator not only instituted marriage, but He Himself
presided at the first marriage altar. Hence we have the family, a divine institution. It is
the first as well as the greatest institution on earth. Father, mother, son, daughter, brother
and sister are names that speak to the heart and call forth the highest and best impulses
of which humanity is capable.
" 'Keep the family pure and virtuous and the nation and church are filled with good,
strong men and women. Corrupt the family and the church is gone and the world is filled
with beings of a lower rank.
"'Much of the future is with you. We hope your coming here will increase your faith
and hope and zeal, and make your life better and more useful because you have been here.
We welcome our young men and women. We refer to you with pride as examples of virtue
and sobriety. We welcome your coming here to mingle with your kindred, to light your
torches at their altars so that you may go out better equipped to help keep the world better
because you have lived in it.
" 'We welcome the children, God bless them, the future is theirs.
" 'We welcome the strangers that are within our gates. We appreciate the honor you
have done us by coming here. Our ancestors were people of large hospitality. Their hearts
and altars were free to strangers. The noble grace still lives in the hearts of their children
and let us hope will continue to live as long as human hearts need sympathy and love, and
if your being with us will afford you as much joy as it gives us to have you here, it will
certainly make a day of pleasant memories to all.
" 'We want this to be a day of joy to all. And as we go out to face the scenes of the
unknown and untried future, we know "not what is awaiting us, what is written on the scroll
•From Martinsburg Herald, June 29, '06.
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3^
of fate. Though we may not draw the veil aside that hides the mysterious future and see
the joys or sorrows that await us. we can say with the poet:
"'"Let fate do her worst, there are relics of joy,
Bright dreams of the past which it cannot destroy,
Which come in the night time of sorrow and care,
And bring back the features that joy used to wear.
Long, long be my heart with such memories filled,
Like the vase in which roses have once been distilled,
You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will,
But thescent of the roses clings 'round it still."'
"The response to this address was given by David Stuckey* Brumbaugh [C76], of
Roaring Spring. He said in part:
" 'I am glad to respond to the elegant address of welcome. We must make this day
the best one of our lives by clasping again the hands of old friends and those of new ones.
The objects of these reunions are to know each other and renew the family ties. Almost
every State in the Union has our representatives and we are not ashamed of our name,
since it is a great one.
"He also gave much history concerning the early Brumbaugh settlers, which was much
enjoyed.
"The meeting was then adjourned until 2:30 p. m.
"Dinner, a most important as well as enjoyable feature of the day, now occupied the
attention of every one. It was indeed a pretty sight to look over the park and see the
tables laden with their weight of good things, which the ladies of the Brumbaugh family
know how to prepare.
"The afternoon session was called to order by Vice-president Levi Brumbaugh^ Stoud-
nour [E3105-ii]. 'O Think of a Home Over There' was sung by the audience, after which
the following officers were elected for the coming year:
"President, Dr. Martin Grove6 Brumbaugh [E 6S2], superintendent of public schools of
Philadelphia; vice-president, Martin Pote5 Brumbaugh [C32S], of Altoona; secretary, Miss
Lula Mays Brumbaugh [E 3107], of Clover Creek; treasurer, Samuel Nicodemuss Brum-
baugh [E3100], of Altoona; music director, Henry Holsinger5 Brumbaugh [E3141], of
Defiance. This was followed by a quartette, 'Far Out on the Seas.'
"Dr. Andrew Boelus5 Brumbaugh [E22G], of Huntingdon, next favored the audience
with an address in which he gave very good information concerning the Brumbaugh family.
He explained the origin of the Brumbaugh name, which means humming brook. Brum—
humming, baugh — brook.
"This address was followed by a much appreciated solo bv Mrs. Carrie Elizabeth*
(Hagey) Endsley [E3095-i], of New York City, entitled 'Nobody at All.'
"Short addresses were made by Charles Obero Brumbaugh [C3G8], of New Enterprise;
Levi Hoover1 Brumbaugh [E181], of New York City; Dr. F. A. Rupley, of Martinsburg,
and Rev. Geo. Boyers Brumbaugh [E225], of James Creek.
"Elder Geo. W. Brumbaugh, of Fredericksburg, and son S. N., of Altoona, then sang a
duet entitled 'The Old Ship Zion,' which was much appreciated by the audience.
"The committee on resolutions gave the following report: We, the committee appointed
by the chairman of the Brumbaugh reunion, present the following resolutions: First — We
hereby express our appreciation for the very efficient manner in which the various commit-
tees rendered their services. Second — To the committee on music for its elaborate and well
prepared music. Third — To the organist and owner of the organ, and also to Mrs. Endsler
for the pleasing rendition of a solo. Fourth — To the owners of the Snyder park for the
use of the grove we extend our thanks. Fifth — To the friends of the organization for help-
ing to make the reunion a success. Rev. Henry Boyer Brumbaugh, L. B. Stoudner
[E3105-ii], Prof. Horace Atlee' Brumbaugh, S. N. Brumbaugh [C501], Miss Lula May'
Brumbaugh [F.3107], committee.
"The following committees were appointed for the ensuing year:
"History Committee— Dr. Gains Marcus" Brumbaugh [E743], Washington, D. C; Dr.
Martin Grove Brumbaugh, Philadelphia s Dr. Andrew Boelus Brumbaugh [E22G], Hunting-
don; Rev. Geo. W. Brumbaugh, Clover Creek; Nicholas Brumbaugh, Huntingdon; David
Stuckey' Brumbaugh [C7G], Roaring Springs; H. H. Brumbaugh, Defiance. Committee on
Place 'of Meeting— H. B. Brumbaugh [E276], Huntingdon; Charles Ober" Brumbaugh
[C639], New Enterprise; L. B. Stoudner [E3105-U], Roaring Spring.
"Miss Lula Mays Brumbaugh [E 3107], secretary of the association, kindly furnished
38 BRUMHACH FAMILIES
the foregoing report of the exercises. It was the greatest clay in the history of the local
Brumbaughs. About a year ago Miss Bertha Brumbaugh first became interested in holding
a reunion, and among others, mentioned the matter to M. R. Brumbaugh, of Henrietta, who
at once took up the matter, and by their advocating a reunion, L. B. Stoudnour joined in
the movement, which terminated in probably the largest reunion ever held in the Cove, and
the forming of a permanent organization.
"The Brumbaugh connection is one of the largest relationships in this part of the United
States. With each succeeding generation they are becoming more and more distinguished.
Among them are educators, lawyers, doctors, teachers, farmers, merchants, clerks, tradesmen,
and are represented in nearly ail the walks of life. Dr. Martin Groves Brumbaugh fE 682],
who recently succeeded Dr. Edward Brooks to the superintendency of the schools of Phila-
delphia, is one of the most distinguished educators east of the Allegheny mountains. The
founding of Juniata College at Huntingdon and the success and growth of that institution
are largely due to the energy of the Brumbaughs connected with the school."
REUNIONS OF BEDFORD, BLAIR AND HUNTINGDON COUNTIES,
PENNSYLVANIA.
Fifth Brumbaugh Reunion, held Thursday, June 22, 1911, in Snyder's
Grove, Martinsburg, Blair County, Pa.
OFFICERS:
Horace Atlee6 Brumbaugh [C501], Roaring Spring, Pa President
Charles Ober5 Brumbaugh [C368], New Enterprise, Pa Vice-President
Lula May0 Brumbaugh [E3107], Eldorado, Pa Secretary
John Elvin6 Brumbaugh [E530], Altoona, Pa Treasurer
David Hoover C.5 Brumbaugh [E3112], Martinsburg, Pa. . .Musical Director
Moses Robert3 Brumbaugh [E3168], Henrietta, Pa General Manager
Gaius Marcus6 Brumbaugh, M.D. [E7-i3], Washington, D.C Historian
PROGRAM.
Forenoon Session.
Music Audience
Devotional Exercises Henry Boyer5 Brumbaugh [E2T6], Huntingdon
Address of Welcome
David Stuckey4 Brumbaugh [C76], Esq., Roaring Spring
Response Samuel H. Replogle, Altoona, Pa.
Quartette.
Reading of Minutes By Secretary
Address Dr. C. I. Brown, President Findlay College, Findlay, Ohio
Solo Came Elizabeth8 (Hagey) Endsley [E3095-i], New York City
Reading Frank Nicodemus5 Brumbaugh [E3104], Reading, Pa.
Address Hon. John M. Reynolds, Bedford, Pa.
Quartette.
REUNIONS 39
"The Work of the Historian" John Elvin6 Brumbaugh [E530]
Reading Samuel Nicodemus5 Brumbaugh [E3100], Altoona, Pa.
Afternoon Session.
Music.
Report of Committees.
Short Addresses and Music.
Adjournment.
(This organization has not adopted a Constitution and By-Laws.)
BRUMBACH-BROMBACH IMMIGRANTS.'
[Al] Gerhard1 Brumbach arrived at Germantown, Pa., probably on the
sailing vessel Concord, Oct. 6, 1683, when there was but one house in Ger-
mantown. Descendants spell the name Brou-nback.*
[Bl] Georg1 Bombach arrived at Philadelphia, Pa., on the ship Samuel,
Capt. Percy, Dec. 3, 1740, from Rotterdam — "natives and late inhabitants of
the Palatinate upon the Rhine and places adjacent."
[CI] Johann Jacob1 Brumbach arrived at Philadelphia, Pa., on the ship
Nancy, Capt. Thomas Coatam, Aug. 31, 1750, from Rotterdam, and last from
Cowes.
[Dl] Johan Melchior1 Brombach arrived at Philadelphia, Pa., on the
ship Halifax, Capt. Thomas Coatam, Sept. 22, 1752, from Rotterdam, and
last from Cowes.
[D2] Widow1 Brombach passed from Pa. to Va. about 1760; descend-
ants spell the name Brumback. The presumptive evidence is that she was
probably the widow of [Dl] Johan Melchior1.
"Milcard [Melchivr] Brumbach — came into this country (Va.) to dwell
in the year 1714" — lived at Germanna, Va. (Recently discovered facts are
in Section D.)
[F2] Peter Brombach landed at Jamestown, Va., about 1770. His de-
scendants together with those of his brothers [F3] Charles, [F4] Paul, [F5]
William, and [F6] John, landing the same year at Jamestoxcn, Va., are numer-
ous throughout Va., and especially throughout Ky. — they spell the name
Brombach, or Brumback.
[El] Johannes Henrich1 Brumbach arrived at Philadelphia, Pa., on the
ship Neptune, Capt. Waire, Sept. 30, 1754, from Rotterdam, and last from
Cowes.
[E3] Conrad1 Brombach and [E4] Johannes1 Brombach arrived at
Philadelphia, Pa., on the ship Countess of Sussex, Capt. Thomas Gray, Oct. 7,
1765, sailing from Rotterdam.
[Gl] Hermanus Emanuel1 Brumbach arrived probably through Balti-
more about 1770. Descendants retain the spelling, except that one branch
(Va.) spells the name Brumback and another (Ohio) spells it Brumi>augh (the
late Rev. Edmund Green Brumbaugh belonged to the latter family).
•Chronologically arranged, except for "Milcard" and the "Widow Brombach," and [F2]
Peter Brombach eX seq. Photographic copies of the Original Immigrant Lists in half tones
are reproduced in the various sections through the cooperation oi' Mr. Luther R. Kelker,
Custodian of the Public Records, Harrisburg, Pa.
"Origin and History of the Rittenhouse Pamily— Cassel, Vol. I, p. 109 et seq., 1893.
40
GERMAN IMMIGRANTS 41
GERMAN IMMIGRANTS.
"To the German immigrants from Pennsylvania and the Palatinate, how-
ever, must be ascribed the largest share of honor in that wonderful development
of the fertile plains and valleys of Western Maryland which has added so much
to the general growth and prosperity of the State. As in other portions of the
country, so in Western Maryland, the German element has played an impor-
tant part from the earliest period of colonial history, and at the present day,
woven in by time with the general prosperity and progress, forms one of the
chief constituents of the industrial, agricultural, moral, and intellectual well-
being of Western Maryland, as well as of other portions of the State. Even
before Penn and his followers made their settlement upon the Delaware, certain
German Protestants, in quest of a refuge from religious oppression, had come
into the province and had been hospitably received."1
"To the sturdy German stock that came to the Colony of Pennsylvania
(Md., Va., etc. — G. M. B.) in the first half of the eighteenth century we are
indebted for more of the initial influences that have made for the progress and
prestige of our American civilization than many historians record or know.""
"When they left the Fatherland which, with all its tender associations,
had grown to be cruel, and came to dwell under strange skies in a wilderness
with the wolf and savage they brought with them their Bibles." — Pennypacker.
CONESTOGA WAGON.
"Next to barn and dwelling-house the most important architectural
product of the Pennsylvania Germans is the great Conestoga wagon, which
.Rush called the 'ship of inland commerce.' Before the advent of railroads
these were the chief means of transport between the farms and towns of Penn-
sylvania. In them the wheat, vegetables, fruit, and, alas, whiskey — which
often formed a side industry of many a farmer — were carried for miles to
Philadelphia. Says Rush: 'In this wagon, drawn by four or five horses of a
peculiar breed, they convey to market, over the roughest roads, 2000 and 3000
pounds' weight of the produce of their farms. In the months of September
and October it is no uncommon thing on the Lancaster and Reading roads to
meet in one day fifty or one hundred of these wagons on their way to Phila-
delphia, most of which belong to German farmers.' These teams were stately
objects in those times; owner and driver alike took pride in them and kept them
neat and trim. They consisted of five or six heavy horses, well fed and cur-
tfWettern Maryland"— J. T. Scharf, Vol*. 7-77, Vol. I, p. 59.
"Z/i/o and Works of Christopher Dock— Martin GroveO Brumbaugh [E682], p.
42 BEUMBACH FAMILIES
ricd, wearing good harness, and sometimes adorned with bows of bells, fitted
so as to form an arch above the collar. These bells were carefully selected to
harmonize or chime, from the small treble of the leaders to the larger bass
upon the wheel-horses. The wagon body was necessarily built stanch and
strong, but by no means clumsy. Upon them the wheelwright and blacksmith
expended their utmost skill and good taste, and oftentimes produced master-
pieces of work, both in shape and durability. The running gear was invariably
painted red, and the body blue. (This did not apply amongst the G. B. B.,
Mennonites, etc. — G. M. B.) The cover was of stout white linen or hempen
material, drawn tightly over, shapely, fitted to the body, lower near the middle
and projecting like a bonnet in front and at the back, the whole having a
graceful and sightly outline.""
The wagon shown in Plate 15 is said to have been built by a Brum-
baugh in Frederick County, Md., a descendant of Johann Jacob1 Brumbaugh
[CI], but authentic information has not been secured on this point. Mr. B.
W. T. Phreaner, Hagerstown, Aid., copyrighted the photograph. The
"schooner" is in service in Washington Co., Md., and illustrates the general
class of "prairie schooners" familiar throughout the west before the advent of
railroads. Our ancestors unquestionably used them in their overland mi-
grations.
•German and Swiss Settlements of Penna., p. 98, and Ellis and Evans' History Lan-
caster Co., Pa., p. 350.
CENSUS, TAX AND OTHER RECORDS.
The records reproduced upon pages 46 to 68 are of widespread interest
and importance. The assessments are of extensive and general genealogical
importance.
HEADS OF FAMILIES AT THE FIRST CENSUS, 1790 ; MARYLAND,
PENNSYLVANIA AND VIRGINIA.
1-
jt:
11
P
.2 .a
is*
v 3. '
£.5.
Md.- — Washington Co.'
Angle, Henry [See CI]
3
2
5
Brumbach, Jacob [E2]
3
4
4
Brumbagh, Jacob [CI]
1
4
2
Brumbagh, John [C4]
1
4
Pa.— Bedford Co.
Bpyer, Micall
1
2
5
Broombough, Conrod [E3]
1
6
4
Ulery, Samuel [See C3]
1
1
5
Ulery, David
1
5
2
Coventry Twp., Chester Co.
Bromback, Edward [All]
2
1
Bromback, John [A10]
1
3
3
Vincent Twp., Chester Co.
Bromback, Henry [A6]
4
2
Bromback, Henry Jr. [A9]
2
1
Dauphin Co. — Harrisburgh Town.
Bumbaugh, Conrad [B2]
2
1
3
•Corrections certified by the enumerators who "Made oath
Almighty God."
the Holy Evangills of
BKUMBACH FAMILIES
HEADS OF FAMILIES AT THE FIRST CENSUS, 1790; MARYLAND, PENNSYL-
VANIA AND VIRGINIA.— Continued.
S
at
a
&
2
a §
^•3 S
a 1
as
11
"3 °
||
%
8*3 §
Franklin Co.
Broombough, Conrad
2
1
Broombough, Hans
2
i
5
Huntingdon Co.
Brumbough, Jacob [E2]
3
4
4
Brumbough, George
1
6
Brumbough, John
1
1
Fouss, Nicholas
1
2
1
Garner, Michle
O
3
3
Gochanour, David
1
2
4
Hover, Christian
1
3
3
Hover, Jacob
1
1
1
Metzker, Philip
2
2
5
Miller, Abraham
2
2
4
Cocalico Tivp., Lancaster Co.
Brombach, Frantz
1
3
5
York Co.'
Bumbaugh, John
1
2
1
Va. — Fairfax Co.
Bromback, John
9
1
3
ORGANIZATION OF COUNTIES.
In connection with the foregoing extracts from the first U. S. Census,
and because the information will help clear up questions to arise later in this
volume, and in searches through land and other records, certain facts are here
given concerning the said counties:
Maryland — Washington Co. was formed from part of Frederick Co. in
1776.
•Berwick, Cumberland, Franklin, Genua
joy and Strable Townships.
Hamilton, Heidelberg, Mt. Pleasant, Mount-
CENSUS, TAX AND OTHEE EECOEDS 45
Pennsylvania — Bedford Co. was organized March 9, 1771, from part of
Cumberland Co.
"Blair Co. was formed from parts of Huntingdon and Bedford by an
Act of Assembly, approved the 26th day of Feb., 18-16. The act declares that
on and after the fourth Mon. of July, 1846, the territory within the town-
ships of North Woodberry and Greenfield in the Co. of Bedford + -\ \- and
of Allegheny, Antis, Snyder, Tyrone, Frankstown, Blair, Huston, Woodberry,
and a portion of Moms, in the county of Huntingdon, should constitute a new
county, to be known as Blair Co." "
"Chester Co. is one of the three original counties (Phila., Bucks and
Chester) established by Wm. Penn in 1682 + + within two months after the
arrival of Penn." -j — | — f- "The western boundary of Chester Co. was estab-
lished by the erection of Lancaster Co. in 1729, and the northern and north-
western by the erection of Berks Co. in 1752. Philadelphia Co. formed the
northeastern and eastern boundary, until the establishment of Montgomery in
1784."b
Cumberland Co. was formed Jan. 27, 1750, from part of Lancaster Co.,
and its immense area included "+ northward and westward with the line of
the Provinces, eastward partly with the Susquehanna and partly with said
county of York, and southward, in part by the line dividing said province from
that of Maryland."
Dauphin Co. was formed March 4, 1785.
Franklin Co. was formed from Cumberland Sept., 1784, largely upon the
petition of the "dwellers on the Conococheague" or the S. W. portion of the
county.
Huntingdon Co. was formed Sept. 20, 1787, from part of Bedford Co.,
and from its immense territory Centre Co. was taken Feb. 13, 1800; Clearfield
and Cambria Cos. March 26, 1804; Blair Co., Feb. 26, 1846.
Montgomery Co. was formed Sept. 10, 1784, from part of Philadelphia Co.
York Co. was formed from part of Lancaster Aug. 19, 1749.
Virginia — Fairfax Co. formed from Prince William in 1742; Spottsyl-
vania formed in 1721, Orange in 1734, Frederick in 1738, etc. See Sec. D.
The map of Bedford Co., Pa., is from a special photograph of the earliest
map in the office of the Sec. of Int. Affairs (Pa.) ; and the map of Hunting-
don and Blair Cos. is from the map (1883) prepared by J. Murray Africa,
Huntingdon, Pa., and was published in History of Huntingdon and Blair
Counties, Pa., by J. Simpson Africa. Note: These maps have been omitted
from the vol., because of their size.
•History of Pa.— Efrle, 1883, p. 397.
"History of Pa.— Egle, 1883, pp. 517-518.
46 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
NORTH WOODBEHRY TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA.
"This township is the S. E. division of Blair Co. From the extinguish-
ment of the Indian title to lands in this region in 1758 to the time of the for-
mation of Bedford Co. in 1771, this bit of the vast domain of the common-
wealth was included within the boundaries of Cumberland, and from the latter
year until the erection of Blair in 184(5 it formed part of Bedford -\ — K With
Tussey's Mountain on the east, it embraces a portion of the beautiful and
fertile region known as the Great or Morrison's Cove. Martinsburgh Borough
is situated in the northwest part. About 3 miles cast of Martinsburg, near
Clover Creek, is the small village of Fredericksburg, otherwise known as Clover
Creek post office, southward from the latter place the hamlet known as Millers-
town, and in the southeastern part of the twp. is Henrietta, also a post office,
and the terminus of the Morrison's Cove branch of P. R.R." -\ 1 — \-
"About 1755 a colony of Dunkards, otherwise known as German Bap-
tists (G. B. B.), began to settle in the southern portion of the Cove; they
gradually worked their way northward, until many of them became residents
of the present twp. of North Woodberry, Taylor and Huston, and numbers
of their descendants hold possession to this day.
Eurly History. — It is an historical fact that the Great Cove, changed to
Morrison's Cove as early as 1770, which commences at Pattonsville, in Bed-
ford Co., and ends at Williamsburg, on the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata,
bounded by Dunning's and Lock Mts. on the west, and Tussey's Mt. on the
east, was settled by Scotch-Irish as early as 1749; but these lands were yet
owned by the Indians, and in answer to their prayers the bold squatters were
exptlled by officials representing the Penn family. Nothing daunted, however.
many of them returned soon after and continued their improvements. Yet the
northern, or Blair Co. portion of the Cove, was almost unexplored until the
Penns made the new purchase in 1754."
"During the Indian wars of 1762 quite a number of murders were com-
mitted in the Cove, and many captives taken. + -\ \- During the Great Cove
massacre, among others carried off was the family of John Martin (See p. 47).
This incursion was indeed a most formidable one, led by the Kings, Shingas and
Beaver in person. How many were killed there is no living witness to tell,
neither can we conjecture the number of persons taken. The following peti-
tion was sent to Council:
"August 13, 1762.
"The Humble Petition of Your Most Obedient Servant Sheweth, Sir, may
it pleas Your Excellency, Hearing me in Your Clcmancy a few words. I, One
CENSUS, TAX AND OTHER RECORDS 47
of the Bereaved of my Wife and five Children by Savage War at the Captivity
of the Great Cove, after Many & Long Journeys, I Lately went to an Indian
Town, viz., Tuskaroways, 150 miles Beyond Fort Pitt, & Entrestcd in Col Bnc-
quits & Col Croghan's favor, So far as to bear their Letters to King Beaver
& Capt. Shingas. Desiring them to Give up One of my Daughters, if Alive,
Among them, and after Seeing my Daughter with Shingas he refused to Give
her up, and after some Expostulating with him, but all in vain, he promised
to Deliver her up with the Other Captives to yr. Excellency.
Sir, Yr Excellency's Most Humble Servt, Humbly & Passionately Be-
seeches Yr Beninger Compassion to Interpose Yr Excellencies Beneficent in
favor of Yr Excellencies Most Obedient & Dutiful Servt.
John Martin."
"In May, 1781, a band of marauding savages entered the cove and mur-
dered a man, woman, and two children, and took one man prisoner within a
mile of the fort of John Piper, who was then colonel of the county. At another
time several other prisoners were taken. It has also been related to us that
during one of these Indian forays a man named Houser and his son were
killed, and two children of the same family carried away into captivity. The
two first mentioned were buried on the farm of David Bice, in the present
township of Taylor."
"Soon after the close of the Revolutionary war, and the consequent cessa-
tion of Indian depredations, bona fide settlers swarmed into the cove, and it is
presumed that prior to 1790 all desirable lands had passed to individual own-
ership. + + ~t~ We are quite certain that among those who were here prior
to the beginning of the century now passing, or very soon thereafter, were the
Albrights, Allenbaughs, Blakes, Burkets, Bridenthals, Bowers, Brumbaughs,
Benners, Bulgers, Camerers, Conrads, Cowans, Deeters, Dillingers, Emricks,
EveiSoles, Faulkners, Flenners, Gensingers, Grabills, Hoovers, Holsingers,
Knees, Lowers, Looses, Longencckcrs, Martins, Metzkers, Myerses, Moores,
Nicodemusos, Niscwangers, Oungsts, Puderbaughs, Rhodes, Roemers, Straycrs,
Shoenfclts, Stoners, Skyleses, Stoufflers, Stoudenours, Smiths, Shifflers, Stone-
rooks, Tetwillers," Winelands, and Zooks, besides many others + + +"b
■"A remarkable early resident of the cove is John Dctwiller, who lives just northeast of
Martinsburg. He was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 25, 1789. His father finally removed
to Franklin Co., Pa., from whence John came to the cove in 1811. He was a shoemaker, as
was usual in those days, worked at his trade from "house to house." He tired of shoe-
making, he tells us, and became a cooper, at which he was quite successful, earning enough
money in a few years to buy a small farm. After various changes in location by selling and
buying farms, he located on the premises now occupied in 1868. He has been a successful
hunter. He killed 7 bears on Tussey's Mountain, and deer and turkeys without number.
He m Elizabeth Snowberger in 1815, and of (i ch t, to them t survive. Samuel, bis youngest
son, is a grandfather. The name is written variously as Tetwiller and Dctwiller."
"History of Blair Co., Pa.— North Woodberry Twp.— Africa, 1883, pp. 183-185.
48 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
"Among those who were settlers" (of Huston Twp., formed 1842, then
part of Woodberry Twp., Bedford Co., Pa.) "prior to the beginning of the
Revolution were Jacob and Conrad Brumbaugh, Harmonus, John, Jacob and
Henry Clapper, David Coughenour, Isaac Hutson, Christopher Hoover, Paul
and Jacob Rhodes, Philip Metzker, Jacob Smith and his son Jacob, Jr. ; James
Spencer (who lived on the premises now occupied by a Mr. Obenour), William
and Jno. Shirley, Christopher Shrom, Henry Wesour or Wisour, and doubtless
a number of others."
"During the years intervening between the close of the first struggle with
Great Britain and the year 1800, many other families had taken up their abode
in this portion of the Cove. Among those who were residents in 1800 we find
mentioned Christian, Leonard and John Acker, George, Jacob, John, John, Jr.,
and Conrad Brumbaugh, Emanuel Ludwig, David Coughenour, Abraham Ditch
(the latter two operating a grist- and saw-mill on Clover Creek), Caspar Dil-
linger (who owned a saw-mill), John and George Everhart, Nicholas Fouse
[E8], John, Matthew and Richard Hutson, Christian Hoover (who owned an
oil mill on Piney Creek), Abraham Longenecker, Philip Metzker, Samuel
Mobley, Harmon Obenour, Paul, Jacob and Christian Rhodes, James Spencer,
Jacob Sheets, Stoephel Shrom, Jacob Smith, Adam Sorrick (who then owned a
grist mill), Henry Solliday, Henry Wisour, and Jacob Wilhelm.
Among additional residents mentioned in 1810 were Joseph Everhart, Geo.
Foutz, Saml., Jno., Fredk., Wm., Jonathan, Martin and Jacob Hoover, Andrew
Metzker and Daniel Wiltrout." -\ — \-
(History of Blair Co., Pa., Huston Twp.— Africa, 1883, p. 122.)
"Early Residents. — When the Bedford Co. pioneers, chiefly Germans,
pushed out their settlements to the northward and westward during the years
immediately succeeding the close of the French and Indian war of 1756-63,
some of them located within the present limits of Taylor Twp. (Bedford Co.,
Pa.a). Thus we find that prior to 1775 Jacob Neff, the Dunkard miller -\ 1-,
the brothers Martin and Jacob Houser, Christian Hoover, and probably a few
others, were already here."
"After peace and quietness had been restored, other families located in
this part of the 'Cove,' and l>efore the organization of Huntingdon Co., in
1787, John Bruinbach, Daniel Ellrich, Christopher Markle, Abraham and
Jacob Plummer, Peter Hoover, who built the old log house near Jacob Shoen-
felt's present residence nearly 100 years ago, and Philip and Peter Stoner, who
•Until 1812 the territory now embraced by Tnylor Twp. was partly in Woodberry, Hunt-
ingdon Co., and partly in North Woodberry, Bedford Co., Pa.
CENSUS, TAX AND OTHER RECORDS 4l>
lived at the 'Mineral Spring,' were also counted as residents. After tliem, but
before tlie year 1800, came Jacob Shoenfelt, Sr., John Ullcry, the miller (Neff's
successor at Roaring Spring), Edward Cowen, the Neterers, John and Adam
Lower, Fredk. Hartle, John Morgan, and Tobias Shiffler, who operated a tan-
nery prior to the year mentioned."
"The Shoenfelts (or Shanefelds, as the name was written a century ago)
are of German origin, and their ancestors of that name were among the first
settlers of Washington Co., Md. -f- + Jacob Shoenfelt was b near the banks
of the Antietam Creek, 3 miles distant from Hagerstown, Md., Sept. 9, 1792.
His father's name was Jacob also, and in 1795 he (Jacob, Sr.) removed with
his family from Md. to the locality now known as Sharpsburg, and settled upon
premises formerly occupied by John Brombach. The tract contained 400 a,
and it had been purchased of Brombach previously by Henry Shanefeld for his
son Jacob. -\ — f-"
"Jacob Shoenfelt, Sr., completed the stone house in Sharpsburg in 1802,
the log house adjoining it, still standing, having been erected by John Brom-
bach about 20 yrs. before. The venerable Jacob Shoenfelt, now 90 yrs. of age,
who never used glasses, and now reads fine print quite readily, still further in-
forms us that at the time his father came here from Md. and for some yrs.
after the only grist mills in the 'Cove' were those of John Snyder's at Pattons-
ville and John Ullery's at Roaring Spring. An old log mill, however, stood
where the Lower Maria Forge was afterward built. A man named Tracy had
owned it at an early day, afterwards one by the name of Stephens or Stephen-
son was its proprietor. Myers owned the Gap mill before George McKee
bought it."
"At the same time, too, i.e., about 1800, there was not a store in Mor-
rison's Cove. Wm. Davis was the justice of the peace. The early teaching was
all done in German ; indeed, Mr. Shoenfelt remarks that although he was a very
good reader and writer in German, he was 20 yrs. of age before he could count
in English. The Dunkards (G. B. B.) and Lutherans were the only religious
denominations. The former met for worship in their dwellings, the latter built
an early church near Replogle's Mill, in Bedford Co. The German Reformed
people came next; after them the Methodists. Christy Myers built the first
house in Sharpsburg."
(History of Blair Co., Pa., Taylor Tic p.— Africa, 1883, p. 220.)
"The first permanent white settlers of Blair County, coming into the
southern end of Morrison's Cove about 1760 or earlier, are Tunkers, and that
was probably the first religious denomination to obtain a foothold in Blair
50 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
County territory. A Presbyterian minister by the name of Beatty preached
a sermon one Sunday at Beaver Dams, now called McCann's Mills, in 1756";
but it is likely that the Tunkers, who resided here, as above stated, held
religious services at a still earlier date, and that the congregation consisted of
residents of the Cove." "
I further glean from this history that about the year 17(55 Jacob Neff, who
was a Tunkcr, built a mill where Roaring Spring is situated. His mill was
burned by the Indians, and rebuilt by him prior to the Revolution. Later, but
still long, long ago, it was owned by John Ullery. He had a brother named
Samuel, who was the first Tunker minister in the Cove, a great-grandfather,
on the mother's side, of the writer of this article. He preached in the Yellow
Creek congregation, southeast end of the Cove, in the vicinity of New Enter-
prise. So far as I remember, his successors in office were Martin Miller, John
Holsinger, David Brumbaugh, Jacob Miller, John Eshehnan, Leonard Furry
and Daniel Snowberger.
According to the Biographical Cyclopaedia of Blair County, "Jacob Neff
killed two Indians who attacked him at his mill at Roaring Springs in Novem-
ber, 1777, and then fled ; after which the entire war party came up and burned
his mill." This statement must be wrong ; he killed only one Indian. The facts,
as I gather them from the early settlers, are these: While in his mill, two
Indians suddenly came upon him. He hid in the water-wheel. He remained
there until everything was quiet, for a good while. Then he emerged with his
gun, and ran up the hill in the direction of East Sharpsburg. As he glanced
back he saw one of the Indians close upon him, gaining on him, when he sud-
denly turned and fired. The Indian fell dead, and Neff escaped. But he was
afterwards disciplined by the church. Some said he was expelled. I do not
vouch for the truth of the last statement.
S. B. FURRY.""
"ASSESSMENT OF WOODBERRY TOWNSHIP, BEDFORD COUNTY,
PA.— 1789" (COMPLETE).0
a h
c
£
s
d
s
d
Adam, Peter, State tax, 5s 8d ; County
tax, 2s lid.
Adam, William
100 2.
2
5
1
2
7
Bare, John
230 3
1
8
3
4>
2
•Semi-Centennial History of Blair County— Charles B. Clark.
"History of the Tunkers and the Brethren Church — Holsinger, p. 182.
cOwing to the widespread interest in the early Bedford and Huntingdon County records,
and their historical and genealogical importance, these assessments have been carefully
copied by the compiler from the origials.
CENSUS, TAX AND OTHER RECORDS 31
"ASSESSMENT OF WOODBERRY TOWNSHIP, BEDFORD COUNTY, PA.— 1789"
(COMPLETE)— Continued.
Bowman, John
Bowman, George
Beaman, Win.
Brown, Henry
Burkhard, Adam
Baird, Jacob
Batticote, Nicholas
Brinnen, John
Brumbaugh, George
Belser, Peter
Bowser, John
Creveston, Jacob
Creveston, Nicholas
Cow, Ludwick
Cowins, William
Cowins, Edward
Crul, John
Caller, Joseph
Drish, Christian
Dilts, William
Dill, George
Dilts, John
Dible, Jacob
Dick, Hannan
Ditsch, Abraham
Doil, Henry
Dillinger, Caspor
Eastor, Felty
Embler, Peter
Engel, John
Erlebough, Henry
Forckcson, John
Falkner, John
Folck, Peter
Fenlow, William
Good, Jacob
230
2
1
3
8
3
6
4
2
3
278
2
2
16
4
8
2
100
3
2
4
7
2
4
210
2
*3
10
10
5
5
100
2
2
7
7
3
10
1
2
7
5
3
9
100
2
2
7
8
3
10
130
3
1
4
7
7
3
3
10
2
3
2
7
9
3
11
1
6
3
279
3
3
16
10
8
5
50
3
3
2
1
1
1
352
2
2
18
6
9
3
209
2
2
7
4
3
8
251
2
1
4
8
2
4
200
3
4
15
3
7
8
50
2
2
2
4
1
2
200
2
2
10
1
2
1
5
1
7
100
2
3
7
0
3
6
175
1
1
8
5
4
3
150
2
2
7
8
3
10
150
3
3
13
11
6
6
60
1
2
0
1
0
2
3
1
4
8
262
3
4
1
15
2
3
7
8
2
600
2
3
1 2
2
11
1
200
2
2
7
2
3
8
4
4
2
5
1
3
100
2
3
8
8
4
4
200
2
2
6
7
3
4
50
2
2
2
4
1
2
150
3
4
10
3
5
2
2 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
"ASSESSMENT OF WOODBERRY TOWNSHIP, BEDFORD COUNTY, PA.— 1789"
(COMPLETE)— Continued.
Ginsinger, Abraham
180
2
2
5
4
2
8
Galson, William
100
1
2
5
3
2
8
Hiple, John
419
2
2
11
4
5
8
Hay, Simon
50
1
1
1
9
11
Hay, Michael
• 100
2
2
3
11
2
0
Hart, John
1
2
1
4
8
Hart, William
150
4
3
6
4
3
2
Henry, John
1
6
3
Jordy, William
1
2
1
10
11
King, George
100
1
2
5
2
2
8
Knort, James
100
2
1
2
6
1
3
Knee, Phillip
100
2
3
5
11
3
0
Kline, Leonard
272
2
1
10
6
5
3
Loy, Martin
241
2
2
9
3
4
8
Lier, Jacob
215
3
2
13
7
6
10
Leedy, Abraham
100
3
3
4
8
2
4
Long, Joseph
300 and 750
2
2
2 0
0
1£
1
Lower, John
100
2
7
1
4
Lingefalter, Abraham
175
1
1
8
5
4
3
Lingefalter, George
1
1
3
2
Mecksel, Phillip
300
2
4
1 1
5
10
11
Morgin, Gabriel
2
2
16
3
7
0
Miller, Daniel
214
3
4
13
11
7
0
Miller, David
474
2
3
14
4
7
2.
Magan, Daniel
1
9
3
4
8
Martin, John
449
4
4
1 0
3
10
2
Magraw, Edward
100
1
1
5
1
2
7
Matzgar, John
200
3
6
11
5
5
9
Nicholas, William
50
2
2
2
4
1
2
Nave, Jacob
400
4
4
18
9
9
5
Newkomer, Briston
175
1
1
8
5
4
3
Newswanger, Abraham
2
2
5
11
3
0
Necodamus, Conrod
100
1
1
6
2
3
1
Oberholser, Abraham
1 mill 220
3
3
15
10
7
11
Oberholser, John
80
2
1
3
0
1
6
Oil, Thomas
1
1
1
1
7
CENSUS, TAX AND OTHER RECORDS
53
"ASSESSMENT OF WOODBERRY TOWNSHIP, BEDFORD
COUNTY, PA.— V
r89"
(COMPLETE)— C
■ ontinued.
a
h
c
£ s
d
8
d
Prisler, George
2
2
2
3
1
9
Puterbaugh, Jacob
75
3
3
3
3
1
9
Ditto for Landlord
210
10
8
5
4
Pote, Michael
327
2
3
16
1
8
1
Rapelogel, Rinehard
476
1
a
16
1
8
0
Rapelogel, Rinehard, Junr.
100
2
2
9
1
4
7
Ra}r, James
100
2
4
9
2
5
Ragmer, Peter
2
3
2
11
1
6
Rote, George
100
3
2
6
2
3
1
Sensebaugh, Peter
100
3
2
7
2
3
7
Satorius, William
1 still
100
2
2
9
10
4
11
Snider, John
950
3
8
1 19
10
19
11
Shoman, Peter
100
1
2
3
5
1
10
Smith, Jacob
tanyard
2
3
8
9
4
5
Stoll, Nicholas
200
1
1
6
11
3
6
Shirley, John
150
2
2
9
6
4
9
Stall, John
300
1
3
9
0
4
6
Stutsman, Jacob
148
3
4
11
9
5
11
Teator, Abraham
327
3
5
15
3
7
9
Teator, John
250
3
6
18
3
9
2
Ulerick, Stephen
148
3
5
11
10
5
11
Ulerick, David
148
3
4
14
3
7
2
Ulerick, Samuel
200
2
2
6
6
3
3
Ulerick, Daniel
150
2
3
15
9
7
11
Warner, Henry
50
2
2
2
10
1
5
Wyent, Jacob
1
1
11
0
5
6
Wesinger, Ludwick
100
3
2
6
6
3
3
Wetston, Christian
2
1
14
5
7
3
Whick, Christopher
50
4
2
3
3
1
8
SINGEL FREEMEN.
Flicher, John, State tax, 10s; Co. tax, 5s; Boner, Wm., do; Boner,
George, do; Cronik, Isaac, 10s 5d and 5s 3d; Jones, Thomas, do; Kramer,
John, do; Hayng, Geo., do; Snider, Simon, 12s Id and 6s; Stutsman, David,
10s 5d and 5s ; Rapelogel, Adam, 10s 5d and 5s 3d ; Hutson, John, 10s and 5s ;
54 BBUMBACH FAMIIJES
Hay, Fetty, do; Stall, Daniel, lis 4d and os 8d
Weiss, John, £1 2s 6d and lis 2d and also 10
Xonresidcntors.
Wallis, Samuel
Brumbaugh, Jacob
Brumbaugh, John
Bempcrton, Isral
Dickson, Andrew
Huffman, Henry
Houser, Martin
Morrison, Jacob
McKune, Thomas
Puderbaugh, George
Puderbaugh, John
Sellar, John
Stutsman, David
Weetmer, Peter
Vickroy, Thomas
Kronekleton, Joseph
Adams, John
Stevans, Jacob
Vanbell, Richard
More, John
Rush, George
Gerregas, William
Dorsey, Benedick
Loosley, Robert
Patterson, Moses
Richard, Samuel
Walker, Thomas
Robison, Abraham
Horvel, Isaac
Stapleton, Thomas
Boquet, Col. Henry
Cook, Joseph
Cook, Thomas
St. Clair, Arthur
Smith, Timothy
d: Ulerick, Joh
n, 16
s and f
is;
and 5s.
Icres.
State Tax.
Co. Tax.
£ s
d
s
d
—
13
3
7
9
897
1 18
9
19
6
200
7
3
3
8
190
12
4
6
2
272
11
10
5
11
84
2
0
1
0
76
7
7
3
10
250
6
8
3
4
800
1
9
11
225
3
1
1
7
103
3
3
1
9
200
12
4
6
2
60
4
0
2
0
—
16
5
8
8
464
11
0
5
6
100
2
2
1
1
100
3
1
1
7
200
4
5
2
8
219
8
10
4
5
503
1 7
7
13
10
869
15
11
8
0
237
8
10
4
5
232
8
10
4
5
298
11
0
5
6
315
12
0
6
0
367
15
5
7
8
398
15
11
8
0
475
17
8
8
10
355
13
3
6
9
295
11
0
5
6
388
15
5
i
9
321
13
3
6
9
804
12
2
6
1
817
13
3
6
9
281
12
2
6
1
CENSUS, TAX AN
D OTHER UECOR
DS
55
NONRESIDEKTORS.— Continued.
N onresidcntors.
Acres'.
State Tax.
Co. Tax.
£ s
d
s d
Logston, Edward
56
2
5
1 3
Gardner, Allex, and H
Sunder, Jam
252
13
3
6 9
Starling, James
364-
18
2
9 1
Potter, Matthew
390
17
4
8 8
Keneday, William
356 •
15
8
7 10
Evans, Edward
453
19
9
9 11
Leab, George
586
1 6
0
13 0
Smith, William, Do
390
17
3
8 8
Ditto
559
1 4
9
12 5
Low, James
213
9
2
4 7
Palmer, John
413
18
3
9 2
Davis, George
254
11
2
5 7
Hunt, Abraham
351
15
6
7 9
Connoly, Roger
210
9
3
4 8
Miller, Jacob
311
19
9
6 11
Cline, John
305
13
7
6 10
Lasher, John
301
13
4
6 8
Brown, William & Comp.
—
—
—
— —
Penrose, Thomas
403
17
8
8 10
Hollowell, Israel
412
18
1
9 1
Lockyer, Benjamin
428
18
11
9 6
Brown, Mary
436
19
3
9 8
Martin, Christopher
383
16
9
8 5
Edward, Enock
423
18
8
9 4
Hawkins, John
432
19
1
9 7
Tully, Ferrel
404
17
10
8 11
Leech, Samuel
391
17
3
8 7
Taylor, John
403
17
10
8 11
Laming, Thomas
440
19
6
9 9
Mordock, John
428
18
11
9 6
Smith, Robert
428
18
9
9 5
Roney, James
434
19
2
9 7
Chandler, John
250
11
0
5 6
118 Inhabitants-
—Joseph Long,
Collector. State, £99
7s 3d
; County,
£52 7s Od.
56 BKCMBACH FAJii:
ASSESSMENT OF WOODBERRY TOWNSHIP. BEDFORD CO.. PA.—
1795 (PARTIAL).
Burger, Adam 10s 6d Burger, Abraham 8s 9d
Brumbough, John lis Brown, Joseph 8s 9d
Brombough. Conrod, now Shaner. 16s 6d
Boyar, Henry, now Abraham Hollinger 9s
Clapper, Henrv lis 3d Deeter, Abraham £1 4s 4d
Deeter, Susannah £1 10=
Brombough, Jacob k Ditto for Moon 16s lOd
Ensinger, Abraham 9s 6d Martin, John £1 5s 6d
Metzker, John 10s 6d Miller, David 13s 7d
Miller, Andrew 2s .Miller, Daniel 2s 6d
Martin, Conrad Ss 6d Ditto for L L 6s 7d
Neff, Jacob, now Jac. k John Brombough £1 6s 7d
Nichodamus, Conrod 7s Id Overholser, Jacob 12s
Overholser, John, now John Empfield 3s 9d
Puterbough, Jacob 13s 9d Puterbough, Jacob for Jo 3? 9d
Rr,:/. 1. G :r_- 5s 9d Rho ad, Daniel 15s 9d
Ripleogal, Rinehart 2s 9d Snider, John £2 lis
Repleogal, Jacob, L L, now Budger £1 9s Id
.Snider, Joseph 15s 6d Stutzman, David 4s lOd
Ullerick, Daniel 17= 3d Zook. John 7s 7d
Ullericke, John 14s lOd Brumbough, Jacob £1 5s
Ulerick, Samuel lis 3d
RETURN OF PROPERTY. WOODBERRY TWP., HUNTINGDON CO.,
PA., 1790.
Persons. Acres. Horses. Cattle. Mills. Valuation.
Jacob Brumbaugh 337 4 5 1 871
Conrad Brumbaugh 250 4 5 147
Single Freemen.
Wm. Brumbaugh.
John Brumbaugh.
Son Residents.
Jacob Brumbaugh, 650 acres Piney Creek, 1791
Rates Horned
A. Rates on Land Cattle Mills H.
John Brumbaugh 3
George Brumbaugh 130 0-7-6 3 3
Jacob Brumbaugh, save mSl 300 0-7-6 5 12
Single Freemen.
Wm. Brumbaugh 0-15-0
356
Valua-
tion.
9- 0-9
1000
96-15-0
600
171-10-0
CENSUS, TAX AND OTHEE EECOEDS 57
RETURN OF PROPERTY, WOODBERRY TWP., HUNTINGDON CO., PA.,
1790. — Continued.
N on Residents. A. of Land. Rates of Land. Valuation.
Jacob Brumbaugh, Pine Run 3 5 0 0 10 0 175 0 0
John Canan & Co. 3 0 0 0 7 6 112 10 0
State and Co. Tax— Total of Woodberry Twp.: State, 16-18-4; Co.,
25-12-0.
Duplicate — Woodberry Twp., Hu. Co., 1791.
Assessment. State Tax. Co. Tax.
John Brombaugh — 6 — 9
Geo. Brombaugh 4 1 6 3
Jacob Brombaugh 7 10 11 9
Single Freemen.
Wm. Brumbaugh 15
Non Residents.
Jacob Brumbaugh 8 3 12 7
Amt. of duplicate for Co. Tax., Twp., 26-9-6. Wm. Phillips, Jr., Col-
lector, not a freeholder. Board appts.. Danl. B. Paulus Collector for present
year.
Patrick Cassidy, Biddle, John Cadwallader, Commrs.
A RETURN OF WOODBERRY TWP., 1792.
Valu-
Rates of Horned Rates ation.
A. Land. Cattle. Mills. H. onH. £ s.
Jacob Brumbaugh 194 0-7-6 5 1 141
(Co. Tax, lis 3d)
Wm. Brumbaugh . 139 0-5-0 34 15
(Co. Tax, 2s lOd)
John Brumbaugh
George Brumbaugh 140 0-7-6
Non Residents.
Jacob Brumbaugh
Jacob Brumbaugh, Co. Tax, 15s 3d.
Collector, Frederick Hering for insuinj
"Duplicate sent by Mr. Brumbaugh on
2 1
12
5 3 £6
85 10
Acres.
Rate.
400
10s
year, 1792.
27 March, 1792."
endorsed by
Herring.
Jacob Brumbaugh
350
4
(250)
(3)
Wm. Brumbaugh
130
1
(100)
(2)
John Brumbaugh
(200)
(2)
Geo. Brumbaugh
149
3
12s
6d
;94.10)
(8s
3d)
4s
6d
(£40)
(3s
6d)
(£65)
(5s
8d)
74.5
6s
6d
(7s
lOd)
i BRUMBACII FAMILIES
Return of Property made for Woodberry Twp. — Anthony Bcver, in 1793.
George Brumbaugh, Collector for 1794; Philip Walker, Assessor.'.
Horned Saw
Acres. Cattle. Mills. Horses. Valuation. Tax.
1 1
(1) (1)
1
(1)
(1)
2
(142) (5) (1)
Non Residents.
Jacob Brumbaugh, 400 Piney Run 14s 4d
John Cannon, 300 adj. Sincnier
Non Residents, 1794.
Jacob Brumbaugh, Junr. 250 Acres Rate 4 Val. 75 6 6
Daniel Brumbaugh 200 Acres Rate Val. 75 6 6
John Patton Esq 100 Acres on Pine Run, — part of Jacob
Brumbaugh's. •
Return of Property, Woodberry Twp., 1795-(1796).
Horned Saw
A. Rates. H. Cattle. Mill. Val. Tax.
Jacob Brumbaugh Sen. 300 0-5-0 16 1 107 0-12-2
(380) (0-3-9) (2) (7) (1) D.290, 33c 1-62
Jacob Brumbaugh Jr
George Brumbaugh
John Broombaugh
(John Brumbaugh)
Non Residents.
John Brumbaugh
Daniel Brumbaugh
(1796) Frccmens Names
Conrath Brumbaugh
200
0-5-0 1
53
5-6
242
0-5-0 2 7
97.10
10-10
D. c.
(130)
(0-3-9) (1) (7)
(134D.,33c
:)(0-85)
150
0-5-0 2 2
55.10
6-0
D. c.
(-)
(-) (2)
(16D.)
(0-12)
60
adj Erlibaugh
007/10
0/1/3
(60)
adj Erlibaugh
(80D.)
400
adj Sidoner
100
/I o/o
;4oo)
($106.66)
•1703 return is first given. That of 1791 is beneath in parenthesis; and the same applies
to (1796), (1798), (1800).
Valuation.
Tax.
$290.33c
($307.
$2.46)
$134.33
($149.50
$1.20)
$16.
($99.75)
(.80c)
$10.)
(9c)
Valuation.
Tax.
$106.66
$1.50
$8.
12c
($12.)
(10c)
CENSUS, TAX AND OTHER RECORDS 59
Return of Property, Woodberry Trap., 1797-(1798).
Jacob Brumbaugh
George Brumbaugh
John Brumbaugh
(John 2d, 1798
1798 X071 Residents
Daniel "Brumbaugh 400 acres adj Sudner
John Brumbaugh adj Erlbough
Single Freemen
Conroth Brumbaugh 50c
(1799) Conrod Brumbaugh 40c
Return of Property, Woodberry Twp., 1799-(1800).
Horned Val.
Acres. Cattle H. H. C. Val. Val. Tax.
Jacob Brumbaugh — . 1 1 $6 3c
(1) ($11)
George Brumbaugh 130 $650. 1 30 6 $36 $716
(130) (1) ($710) ($1.94)
John Brumbaugh C.C. 115 $575. 1 20 2 $12 $607
(115) (1) (2) ($492) ($1.33)
John Brumbaugh P. 5 $30 $30
John Brumbaugh (P.C.) (5) ' ($30) (8c)
Non Residents.
Daniel Brumbaugh 400 $100
John Brumbaugh 60 $ 15
No of lots as they stand in town of Williamsburg:
Jacob Brumbaugh No 59 Valuation $5.
Conrad Brumbaugh 100 acres 2 cows Value $112 30c
Unseated Lands Acres. Val. Tax.
Daniel Brumbaugh 400 $100 27c
John Brumbaugh 60 $15 5c
60
BEUMBACH FAMILIES
'WOODBURY TOWNSHIP, HUNTINGDON CO., PA., RETURN, 1788;
JACOB SERVER, £9815— COMPLETE.
Boyer, David
Boren, John
Beal, Benjamin
Berry, John
Brombaugh, Conrod
Clapper, Harmonis
Coakenour, David
Clapper, Henry
Chapman, Joseph
Cullins, Edward
Davis, Reasin
Hutson, Isaac
Herren, Frederick
Houser, Marten
Houser, Jacob
Hoover, Christian
Johnston, Thomas
Medsker, Philip
Marcle, Christopher
Painter, Henry
Powel, Daniel
Phillips, William
Porter, Margaret
Rench, Peter
Rhodes, Jacob
Rhodes, Powl
Smith, Jacob, Junr.
Shipley, Michael
Sarver, Philip
Scholes, John
Spencer, James
Shirley, John
Shirley, William
Shane, George
Horses
Cows
Lands.
Sants.
2
2
28
1
2
3
100
132
2
2
200
178
3
5
250
237 10
2
2
020
38
1
1
14
2
3
150
144 10
8
2
200
1 188
3
4
100
146
2
1
100
74
2
1
050
49
2
2
100
128
2
4
200
236
1
1
100
114
2
2
150
178
2
2
200
178
1
3
200
172
• 2
3
140
137
2
3
100
107
3
4
150
158 10
3
2
400
338
1
1
100
6-t
2
2
125
121 15
2
2
28
5
2
500
558
2
3
32
8779 5
2
3
32
2
1
24
2
2
060
73
2
2
200
178
1
1
070
49
1
1
150
126 10
2
1
050
74
CENSUS, TAX AND OTHER RECORDS
61
"WOODBURY TOWNSHIP, HUNTINGDON CO., PA.,
JACOB SERVER, £9815— COMPLETE— Conti
Horses Cows
Shrom, Christopher 2
Stoll, John 2 1
Smith, Jacob, Senr. 3 2
Tuder, Benjamin 1 1
Ulerick, Daniel 3 4
Wineland, Christian — 1
Walker, Philip 2 1
Wineland, Peter 4 4
Wesower, Henry 2 2
Wesinger, Ludwick (?) 2 2
RETURN,
tied.
Lands.
100
150
150
030
150
200
240
150
Sanls.
58
124 10
150 10
29
98
4
174
174
140 10
Lands
Albaugh, Peter
300
1 300
Brumbaugh, Jacob
487
10 650
Barrick, William
150
200
Ball, William
600
600
Cryder, Michael
750
200
Do
800
Clapper, John, the younger
44
088
Clapper, John, the older
28
056
Davis, John
65
130
Eliot, Benjamin and Co.
80
080
Gamil, Elisabeth, Widow
600
600
Hoover, Jacob
75
100
Miller, John
150
200
Plummer, Abraham
220
300
Porter, Thomas
55
055
Stoner, Philip and Co.
120
160
Smith, William, D.D.
400
400
Swift, John
800
800
Stewart, David
75
100
Shirley, William
200
Walles, Samuel
800
550
Wickery, Thomas
150
200
Watson, William
75
100
1535
adjoining Jacob Brumbaugh
adjoining Henry Clapper
Clover Creek
adjoining Jacob Sarver
adjoining Philip Walker
adjoining Joseph Chapman
adjoining Sd Chapman
adjoining Sd Chapman
adjoining Henry Wesower
big spring frankstown branch
adjoining William Ball
adjoining Henry Clapper
adjoining Daniel Powl
adjoining Willm Phillips
at the mouth of Clover Creek
adjoining Jacob Smith
at the mouth of Pine Creek
on Frankstown branch
Hopewell Township
Frankstown gap
Sinking Spring
adjoining David Stewart
62 BRUAIBACH FAMILIES
"WOODBEKRY TOWNSHIP, HUNTINGDON CO., PA., RETURN, 1788;
JACOB SERVER, £9815— COMPLETE.— Continued.
Worrel, Isaac 150 200 adjoining Barrick
120 270 Big Spring
George Reynolds, Jr. 1
John Canan, Esq. J
Single Freemen. Horses. Coxes. Lands.
Jacob Sarver, Junr. 313 2 1 289
ASSESSMENT WOODBERRY TOWNSHIP, HUNTINGDON CO., PA.,
1788; JACOB SERVER, COMPLETE.
Boyer, David
Boal, Benjamin
Berry, John
Brombaugh, Conrod
Clapper, Harmones
Cookcnour, David
Clapper, Henry
Chapman, Joseph
Cullins, Edward
Davis, Reasin
Hutson, Isaac
Herron, Frederick
Huser, Marten
Huser, Jacob
Huver, Christian
Johnston, Thomas
Medsker, Philip
Marcle, Christopher
Painter, Henry
Powel, Dainel
Phillips, William
Porter, Margaret
Rench, Peter
Rhoads, Jacob
Rhoads, Powel
State Tax.
Co. Tax.
£, s
d
£ s d
0 1
11
0 1 0
9
1
4 8
12
3
6 2
18
3
8 2
2
8
1 4
11
5
9
10
4 11
12
1
6 6
9
11
4 6
5
1
2 7
3
4
1 8
8
10
4 5
16
2
8 1
7
9
3 10
12
3
6 2
12
3
6 2
11
10
5 11
9
5
4 9
7
4
3 8
10
10
5 5
1 3
2
11 7
4
4
2 2
8
4
4 2
2
0
1 0
1 18
2
9 1
CENSUS, TAX AND OTHER RECORDS (}3
ASSESSMENT WOODBERRV TOWNSHIP, HUNTINGDON CO., PA., 1788;
JACOB SERVER— COMPLETE— Continued.
State Tax. Co. Tax.
£ s d £ s d
Smith, Jacob, Junr. 2 3 12
Shiple, Mickel 2 3 12
Saor, Philip 18 0 10
Scholse, John 5 0 2 6
Spencer, James 12 3 6 2
Shirly, John 3 4 18
Shirly, William 8 8 4 4
Shane, Genge 5 2 2 7
Shrom, Christopher 4 2
Stoll, John 8 6 4 3
Smith, Jacob, Senr. 10 3 5 2
Tuder, Benjamin 2 1
Ulerick, Dainel 6 8 3 4
Wineland, Christian 0 0 3 0 2
Winiland, Peter 11 11 6 0
Walker, Philip 11 11 6 0
Wesour, Henry 9 7 4 10
Wisinger, Lodvick 2 10
Nonresidents.
Albaugh, Peter 10 6
Brombaugh, Jacob 1 13 4
Ball, William 2 10
Barrick, William 10 3
Cryder, Michel 2 11 3
Clapper, John, the younger 3 0
Clapper, John, older 2 0
Davis, John 4 5
Elct, Benjamin 5 6
Gamil, Elisabeth, widow John Hains 2 10
Hoover, Jacob 5 2
Miller, John 10 3
0
3
6
8
1
0
5
2
5
8
1
6
1
0
2
3
2
9
1
0
2
7
5
2
64
BRUMBACH FAMILIES
ASSESSMENT WOODRERRY TOWNSHIP, HUNTINGDON CO., PA., 1783;
JACOB SERVER— COMPLETE— Continued.
State Tax.
Co.Ta
X.
£
s
d
£
s
d
Plummer, Abraham
15
1
7
7
Porter, Thomas
3
9
1
11
Renolds, Geo., and John Canan,
Stoner, Philip
Smith, William, D.D.
Swift, John
Esq.
1
2
5
8
7
14
1
3
4
8
1
2
4
13
7
7
2
8
4
Stewart, David
Walles, Sameull
Wikery, Thomas
Watson, William
Warrel, Isaac
1
5
0
10
5
10
2
6
3
2
3
2
10
5
2
5
7
3
2
7
2
19
8
1
9
15
5
Single Freemen.
Jacob Sarver
1
1
7
5
10
3
9
18 5
Note. — Enquire which of the Smiths, Stoners land lies near.
"WOODBERRY
TO
w>
rsH
IP, 1788" (COMPLET1
3).
Persons' Names.
State.
Persons' Names.
State.
Berry, John
0
9
0
Smith, Jacob
0 10
0
Brombagh, Conrod
0
8
2
Stoll, Nicholas
0 5
3
Beal, Benj.
0
7
8
Shane, George
0 3
8
Chapman, Joseph
0
11
8
Shrom, Christopher
0 2
6
Clapper, Henry
0
7
3
Server, Philip
0 0
6
Cullens, Edward
0
7
8
Tuder, Benjamin
0 1
3
Davis, Reason
0
1
3
Ullery, Daniel
0 7
8
Hutson, Isaac
0
3
2
Walker, Phillip
0 8
9
Houser, Martin
1
4
1
Wineland, Peter
1 2
2
Houser, Jacob
0
5
9
Weesour, Henry
0 11
6
Hoover, Christian
0
8
11
Single Men.
Heron, Fredrick
0
5
10
Hou ? durf, John
0 11
0
CENSUS, TAX AND OTHER RECORDS
65
"WOODBEURY TOWNSHIP, 1788" (COMPLETE).— Continm
id.
Persons' Names.
Stale.
Persons' Names.
State.
Johnston, Thomas
0
9
5
Server, Jacob
0
16
8
Midicer, Phillip
0
9
4
Stall, John
0
7
2
Phillip, William, Esq.
1
1
9
Wineland, Christley
0
11
6
Porter, Margaret
0
4
5
Nonresident.
Powl, Daniel
0
5
4
Bower, George
0
11
0
Painter, Henery
0
5
4
Brombagh, Jacob
1
10
0
Rhodes, Pawl
1
15
10
Barrick, William
0
7
6
Rench, Peter
0
6
2
Brombagh, Jacob
0
4
0
Scoles, John
0
2
11
Cryder, Michael
0
10
0
Sherley, John
0
2
6
Clapper, John, Jr.
0
3
0
Spencer, James
0
1
5
Clapper, John
0
1
3
Sherly, William
0
6
11
Canan, John & Co.
0
7
6
Shipley, Michal
0
1
5
Elliott, Benjamin
*0
o
7
—
—
—
Gamble, Widdow
1
10
0
10
12
9
Miller, John
0
7
6
Porter, Thomas
0
5
0
Plumer, Abraham
0
11
3
Swift, John
1
14
11
1
3
0
Smith, William, D.D.
0
15
0
Watson, William, and David
Stewart 0 7
Worrel, Isaac 0 6
The amt. in the paper
1 8 9
14 10
10 12 9
26 2
'ASSESSMENT OF WOODBEURY TOWNSHIP, HUNTINGDON CO.,
PA., 1789; ABRAHAM PLUMMER, COLLECTOR."
Persons' Names.
Boren, Henry
Berry, John
State Tax. Co. Tax. H. C. Lds. Ms.
0 7 1 0 3 2 1 0 185 143 14 6
0 8 6 0 4 9 2 2 200 178 0 0
bb BRUMBACH FAMILIES
"ASSESSMENT OF WOODBERRY TOWNSHIP, HUNTINGDON CO., PA.
ABRAHAM PLUMMER, COLLECTOR."— Continued.
Persons' Names. State Tax. Co. Tax. H. C. Lds. Ms.
Brumbaugh, Jacob — so
Bower, Peter
Brumbaugh, Conrod
Boyer, David
Beal, Benjamin
Clapper, Jacob
Clapper, John
Clapper, Armonas
Clapper, Henry
Cullens, Edmond
Christopher Srim (?)
Chapman, Joseph — grist mill 0 12
Davis, Rezin
Herrin ("Hcrron") Fred'k 0 10 11
Houser, Marten
Hoover, Christian
Hutson, Isaac
Houser, Jacob
Johnson, Thomas
Markle, Christopher
Medsker, Philip
Phillips, Wm., Sr.
Phillips, Wm., Junr.
Porter, Margaret
Prawley, Samuel
Prough, Peter
Painther, Henry
Plummer, Abraham
Powel, Daniel
Rcnch, Peter
Rhodes, Jacob
Rhodes, Paul
Shane, George
Stall, John
0 12
10
0
7
4
4
5
337 1
290
12
6
0 3
7
0
2
2
2
2
100
103
0
0
12
9
7
4
4
5
250
147
10
0
0 1
3
0
0
9
2
2
0
28
0
0 5
4
0
3
2
2
2
100
103
0
0
0 0
4
0
0
3
0
2
080
0
0
0 3
7
0
2
2
2
2
100
065
10
0
0 1
3
0
0
9
2
2
028
0
0
0 6
6
0
3
9
2
2
150
140
10
0
0 6
7
0
3
10
3
3
100
154
10
0
0 3
7
0
2
2
I 0 12
0
0
6
11
2
2
250 1
148
0
0
0 2
2
0
1
4
1
1
60
040
0
0
0 10
11
0
5
8
4
5
200
210
0
0
0 8
7
0
5
0
3
4
150
156
10
0
0 10
0
0
5
10
2
2
250
140
10
0
0 1
4
0
1
1
1
1
50
032
15
0
0 4
11
0
2
10
1
2
100
130
10
0
0 11
11
0
6
10
2
2
400
178
10
0
6 11
5
3
15
10
0 5
10
0
3
5
3
2
100
150
0
0
0 7
10
0
4
5
1
2
250
111
15
0
0 12
6
0
7
2
3
3
300
267
0
0
0 4
6
0
2
7
2
1
100
94
0
0
0 9
7
0
'o
4
1
1
014
0
0
0 3
1
0
1
9
2
1
88
77
0
0
0 0
5
0
0
3
1
10
0
0
0 5
6
0
3
2
3
3
100
170
0
0
0 9
5
0
5
4
1
1
250
170
15
0
0 6
6
0
2
7
2
5
150
196
5
0
0 5
4
0
3
2
2
2
125
169
2
0
0 1
5
0
0
11
2
3
32
0
0
1 15
8
1
0
2
4
4
800
806
0
0
0 4
3
0
2
6
3
100
67
10
0
0 12
1
0
6
11
2
3
400
182
0
0
CENSUS, TAX AND OTHER RECORDS
67
"ASSESSMENT OF WOODBERRY TOWNSHIP, HUNTINGDON CO., PA-
ABRAHAM PLUMMER, COLLECTOR."— Continued.
Persons' Names.
Smith, Jacob, Sr.
Smith, Jacob, Jr.
Shirley, John
State Tax.
0 7
0 2
0 3
Co. Tax
8 0 4
4 0 1
4 0 2
H. C.
9 3 3
5 2 2
12 0
150
30
70
98 5
50 10
36 5
2 11 11 1 9 10
Non Residents.
Albaugh, Peter, Piney Creek
Brumbaugh, Jacob, on Do Creek
Ball, Win., adj. Widow Gamble
Barrick, Wm., adjoining Hutson
Crider, Michael, Piney Creek
Canan, John, Esq., Big spring
Eliott, Benjamin, Esq.
Gamble, Elisabeth, adj. Server
Hoover, Jacob, Piney Creek
Porter, Thomas, adj. Server
Stoner, Philip, adj. Jacob Smith
Smith, Wm., D.D., Frankstown Br.
Swift, John, Frankstown Branch
Stewart, David
Worrcl, Isaac
Watson, William
Drinker, James and Henry
Ncff, Jacob, Stevens gap
State Tax.
0 14 4
1 2 10
1 1 3
0 6 10
0 5 10
1 8
1 3
5 5
1 10
1
9
0 14 2
1 13 0
0 2 5
0 7 1
0 2 5
0 12 0
Co. Tax.
0 8 1
0 15 2
0 17 0
0 3 4
14 0 0 14 0
0 3
0 1
0 17
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 8 0
0 18 8
0 14
0 4 0
0 14
0 7 0
Lands.
300
650
600
200
700
300
75
600
100
55
300
300
700
100
200
100
225 0
356 5
450 0
412 10
112 10
450
75
41
225
0
0
5
0
225 0
525 0
37 10
75 0
37 10
6
0
3
3
12
11
Spencer, James
0
1
6
0
0
11
2
2
200
178
0
0
Scholcs, John
0
2
9
0
1
8
2
2
60
50
10
0
Server, Jacob, Senr.
0
12
9
0
7
3
2
1
289
207
7
6
Shipley, Michael
0
1
5
0
0
11
2
3
32
0
0
Shaner, Henry
0
0
8
0
0
5
1
1
14
0
0
Tuder, Benjamin
0
4
8
0
2
8
1
2
160
78
0
0
Varner, Nicholas
0
2
6
0
1
5
0
1
100
41
10
0
Wineland, Peter
0
7
5
0
4
3
2
4
242
124
15
0
Walker, Philip
0
8
9
0
5
1
3
2
200
188
0
0
Wineland, Christian
0
2
6
0
1
5
2
2
50
46
15
0
75 0 0
300 225 0 0
BRUMBACH FAMILIES
"Assessment of woodberry township, Huntingdon co„ pa., i789;
ABRAHAM PLUMMER, COLLECTOR."— Continued.
Vickroj', Thomas, Sinken Spring
Ulerick, Daniel
Single Freemen. . (1789)
Brumbaugh, William
Brumbaugh, John
Doyl, John
Fogle, Michael
Server, Jacob
Stall, Daniel— stttt, 60 gal.
Clapper, John
0 5 11
0 6 5
State Tax.
0 14 6
0 14 .6
0 14 6
0 14 6
0 14 6
0 14 6
4 7
0 2
Co. Tax.
0 0 11
250
150
Still.
93 3
168 15
WARRANTIES OF LAND— CO. OF BEDFORD, PA.— 1771-1893.
Broombach, Jas 60
Broombach, Jas 150
Broombach, John 300
Broombach, Conrad 200
Broombach, Jacob and others 400
Broombaugh, Conrad 40
Broombaugh, Jacob 200
Broombaugh, John 100
Broombaugh, John 60
Broombaugh, Jacob 75
Broombaugh, George 300
Brombaugh, Conrad 300
Brombough, John 268l/2
Brombough, John 304l/2
(Brumsbough, John and Thos. 20
Brumbaugh, Geo. S. and J. S. 40
(Pa. Archives, 3d Series, Vol. XXV.)
March 14, 1785; p. 457
March 14, 1785; p. 457
March 14, 1785; p. 457
March 14, 1785 ; p. 457
April 25, 1785 ; p. 457
June 14, 1785; p. 457
May 6, 1786; p. 458
Sept. 12, 1786 ; p. 458
Nov. 25, 1786; p. 458
Feb. 15, 1787; p. 458
May 6, 1796; p. 469
Aug. 30, 1810; p. 687
May 12, 1812; p. 470
May 12, 1812; p. 470
April 27, 1836; p. 472)
Jan. 24, 1859; p. 474
WARRANTIES OF LAND— CO. OF HUNTINGDON, PA.— 1787-1889.
Brombaugh, Jacob, Jr.
Broombauffh, Jacob
150
13
Surveyed
Jan. 15, 1788 ; p. 679
Oct. 19, 1792; p. 680
CENSUS, TAX AND OTHER EECOEDS Vi)
Broombaugh, John 100 Oct. 19, 1792; p. 680
Brumbaugh, Jacob 200 Jan. 4, 1797 ; p. 687
Brombaugh, Conrad 300 Aug. 30, 1810; p. 687
Broombaugh, John 20 March 1, 1820; p. 688
Brumbach, Geo., Jr. 13 Dec. 29, 1823; p. 688
Brumbach, Geo. and others in trust 40 Jan. 24, 1824 ; p. 688
Brumbaugh, Daniel 300 Jan. 5, .1 831 ; p. 688
Brumbaugh, Daniel 70 March 20, 1837; p. 689
Brumbaugh, Jacob 101.129 June 29, 1854 ; p. 689
Brumbaugh, Isaac 200.4% Aug. 4, 1857 ; p. 689
Brumbaugh, John 163.94 Aug. 13, 1863; p. 690
(Pa. Archives, 3d Series, Vol. XXV.)
LEDGER B (P. 70), HUNTINGDON, PA., "CONTAINING TAXES AS-
SESSED UPON NON RESIDENT LAND IN HUNTINGDON
COUNTY," PENNSYLVANIA.
Dr. Jacob Brombaugh — Woodberry Twp.*
100 A 1791 350 A on Pine run 12 7
Sold
7-10-0 1792 To tax on do 15 3
adv To Costs 3 2
Residented 1793 To tax on do 14 4
by Frederick 6 10
2 12 2
Sidner 1794 To tax on do 6 6
2 18 8
Cr.
Sept. 24, 1793 By Cash in pt per John
Patton Esq 2 12 2
Dec. 22, 1794 By Cash per hand
George Brombough 6 6
2 18 8
•The arrangement given is exact copy of the entries.
70 BKUMBACH FAMILIES
LEDGER B (P. 159), HUNTINGDON, PA., "CONTAINING TAXES AS-
SESSED UPON NON RESIDENT LAND IN
HUNTINGDON CO.," PA.
Daniel Brombaugh, Dr. ,
1794 To tax on 200 a of Land in Woodbury Townp. £66
1795 To tax on 400 a of Land in Woodbury Townp. 11
Per Contra Crcdt (159)
1794 By Cash per the hand George Brombough
1797 June 1st By Cash per the hand of
Danl Brombough
17 6
17
LEDGER B (P. 175), HUNTINGDON, PA., "CONTAINING TAXES AS-
SESSED UPON NON RESIDENT LAND IN
HUNTINGDON CO.," PA.
John Brumbaugh, Dr.
1795 To Tax on 60 a in Woodberry Township 1 3
Contra Cr.
By Balance Carried to Book C 126* 13
•Book C could not be found at Huntingdon, Pa. Accounts were also noted in B, p. 73,
for 1792, with Jacob Hoover, and on the same p. for 1793 with John Clapper.
SECTION A.
GERHARD1 BRUMBACH AND DESCENDANTS.
AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF HORSES FOR THE COLONIAL
GOVERNMENT, AUGUST 25, 1780.
The Agreement of The Inhabitants of Vincent the Eastern Side of French
crick Met & Agreed to this 25th Day of August 1780 at the house of Peter
Cypher in sd. District in Vincent Township Chester County.
Viz to Appoint Two Sponsible free holders in sd. District or Company to
purchase or provide three horses for the present press & in case of future
Presses for horses to provide them & prevent any Individual person from
Suffering more than his proportion Agreeable to this agreement Edward
Parker & Henry Brouiiback Were Regularly Chosen by vote at the sd. Meet-
ing by us Whose names are under Written —
Viz it is further & Mutually Agreed at sd. Meeting & by sd Company to
advertise another meeting to Choose Two Sponsible men to Cess & Levy a
Publick Tax in sd. District to Defray the Expense & pay for sd 3 Horses to be
Provided by sd men above named —
Simon Schunck Joseph Basler (Baster?)
Abraham Turner Michael H
Johannes Hosz (Hass) William Rogers
Rudolph Essick Peter Miller
Casper Schneider Edward Parker
Gorg Jager (Yeager) Henry Brownbach [A6]
John Rotes (Rhoads) Thos. Evans
John Myer John Loyd
Peter Botts Hazael Thomas
Henry Acker Henry Christman [A20]
Isaac Turner
The above important historical paper is preserved by [A132] Garrett
Ellwood Brownback, who also furnishes the plate of the Rittenhouse coat-of-
arms, etc. The German translations of the signatures have been made by
Prof. Michael Alvin Gruber, who also compared the names with the U. S. Cen-
sus of 1790, for Vincent Twp., Chester Co., Pa., p. 72. See p. 79 and the
Almsbook Record for "Henry Brombach," as signed on Aug. 28, 1774.
72
SECTION A.
GERHARD1 BRUMBACH AND DESCENDANTS.
[Al] GERHARD1 BRUMBACH was & in 1662', probably in Saxony,
near "Wittenberg," Germany. His name is found spelled also BROMBACH,
BRUMBACK and BROWNBAUGH, as, signing by mark, he was dependent
upon the spelling often of English-writing colonists who could not under-
stand his German speech. He d Sept., 1757. A history of Vincent township
(deposited in the Pennsylvania Historical Society, Philadelphia, in manuscript
form), written in 1846 by Frederick Sheeder, says: "He came from Germany
and settled at Germantown when there was but one house there." The first
houses were built in Germantown in 1683 by a colony of forty-one Germans
who landed in Philadelphia in October, and who came chiefly from Creisheim
and Creyfelt. These settlers were mostly linen weavers, intelligent and indus-
trious, as well as devout Christian people, Mennonites, who came to America
to avoid oppressions at home. Tradition says that Gerhard Brumbach lived
among these Germantown settlers and helped build the first houses erected
there; that he came from the Palatinate of the Rhine, and that he landed in
Philadelphia from the ship Concord", Oct. 6, 1683.
In 1716 or 1718 Gerhard1 m Mary Rittenhouse Papen, b about 1695,
daughter of Heivcrt and Elizabeth (Rittenhouse) Papen, Mary was
a woman of many virtues and of excellent character. Her father,
Heivert,0 a Mennonite, came from Muhlheim, Germany, in 1685. In 1698 he
erected the house herein reproduced (torn down in 1883). It was on the "side
lot appurtenant to town lot toward Schuylkill — No. 8 in the first drawing of
■Extracts made from "The Gerhard Brumbach Family," Pennsylvania German, Vol. XI,
No. 3, March, 1910, bv [A112] Garrett Ellwood* Brownback and [A229] Rev. Oscar Davis"
Brownbark. The illustrations from that article, together with others furnished for this sec-
tion by the former, are but a recent expression of his interest and investigations. The con-
stant assistance in gathering information rendered bv [A112] Garrett Ellwood'1 Brownback
and by his dau. [A247] Caroline Evans6 (Brownback) Fell, in the face of the marked diffi-
culties encountered in gathering the facts for this section, has made possible the publication
of much here given pertaining to [A 1] Gerhard! Brumbach and his descendants.
Dr. AVm. H.° Mosteller [A78-H] has also assisted in gathering information, partly revised
the manuscript for Section A, and shown especial co-operation in advancing this work.
bThe published American lists for the ship Concord do not contain his name. The
effort to secure a complete list from the Holland archives is being made through the U. S.
State Department. The assertion has been made that [A 1] Gerhard Brumbaeh's name
appears in a fuller Holland list — this and his birthplace are yet to he verified.
"Thirty Thousand Names of Immigrants— Hupp (Reprint), p. 432 — "Hufert Papen,"
same — p. 4-30, for N'ich. Rittenhouse.
73
74 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
lots." That lot and the side lot were conveyed by Abraham Op de Graff to
Jacob Schumacher March 4, 1685; the latter conveyed both lots in 1693 to
Heivert Papen, and in 1705 the latter conveyed the side lot and appurtenances
to Samuel Richardson, Richard Townsend, Thomas Potts, Sr., and Samuel
Cort, trustees for the Quaker meeting. During the battle of Gcrmantown two
cannon were placed in front of this house and aimed at the "chew house"
opposite.
In 1701 Heivert Papen "declined to serve as burgess of said town (Gcr-
mantown) through consciencious scruples." About 1690 he m Elizabeth
Rittenhouse, only daughter of Wilhelm Kittinghausen — the sons were
Nicholas and Gerhard. Wilhelm was h in 1644 also near Muhlheim,
Germany; later resided in Holland, whence he came to America in 1688, and
about 1690 erected the first paper mill in the colonies, near Germantown. He
d in 1708, aged 64 years, and was buried in the Mennonite churchyard in Ger-
mantown, which church he founded — the first preacher and later the first
Bishop of that denomination. The Rittenhouse forefathers long carried on
the manufacture of paper at Arnheim, Holland. Nicholas inherited the paper
mill at Germantown from his father William, and was the father of Matthias
Rittenhouse. The latter was father of David Rittenhouse, the greatest astro-
nomical and mathematical genius of his age.
Heivert Papen owned extensive real estate, largely farms, and (7 in 1707.
His family consisted of five daughters, of whom Mary in 1713 m [Al] GER-
HARD1 BRUMBACH. He settled the estate and his name is that of the first
subscribing heir in a receipt dated March 17, 1719, mentioning certain sums
of money received by each from the said estate. His name in the same was
written (in German letters) "Brombach" and "Brumbach," but as he did not
write the scribes of those early days have handed down to us a variety of spell-
ings. Especial attention is directed to the photographic copy of the signature
of his son [A6] "Henrich Brombach" (see Plate 22). Brambach, Bruni-
back, Bromback, Brownbagh, Brownbaugh (see Plates 25, 26, 27), Broomback
and Brownback are other spellings often found. His descendants spell the
name "Brownback," commencing witli the third generation — the second gener-
ation usualty spelled the name "Brumback."
Gerhard1 was one of the pioneers and opened up a large farm in the wil-
derness, settling in Vincent Township with his family some time between the
years 1721 and 1724. In a Deed Poll of "Gerhard Brownback to Leonard
Streeper," dated Dec. 28, 1721-2, he is said to be "of the County of Phila-
delphia in the Province of Pennsylvania." In 1724 he was one of the taxables
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 75
of Vincent Twp., Chester Co., paying a tax of 2 S. 4 d. He must have moved
to Vincent some time between these two dates.
He first took up 600 acres of land in Vincent Twp. Vincent Twp. then
included both East and West Vincent, and consisted of about 20,000 acres,
half of which belonged to the heirs of Major Robert Thompson, of Newington
Green, England, and the other half to the West New Jersey Society, excluding
probably some small tracts which were actually sold to settlers. Vincent Twp.
was then leased by farmers and settlers with the reserved right of purchase.
Because of this the land was developed rather slowly — the settlers built inferior
houses, and were indifferent about improvements, until they became actual
owners of the land, which did not become possible until the last part of the
century, about 1790. Gerhard's 600-acre tract was a part of the Major
Thompson 10,000 acres, and lay in the northern part of what later was called
East Vincent, about the head waters of Stony Run.
He also took up a large tract in Coventry Twp., adjoining his property
in Vincent. June 23, 1736, the Proprietaries conveyed to him by warrant the
privilege of taking up 350 acres of land in Coventry Twp., for which he agreed
to pay at the rate of 15 £, 10 S. for 100 acres, and a yearly Quit Rent of \'-2 d.
for each and every acre thereof. The certificate of conveyance states that
Gerhard was settled on this land before 1732, and in it his name is spelled
"Garret Brownbagh." He was naturalized as "From Chester Co., 1734 to
1735 — Gerhart Braunbeck."*
These two tracts together equalled 950 acres. But it was customary in
those days to add 6 per cent to the land transferred for roads, etc., and so the
entire tract that Gerhard controlled must have been about 1007 acres.
This land was then new and uncultivated. Thick forests covered the rich
soil, and Indians wandered about the neighborhood. A village of about 300
souls of these Delawares nestled about a quarter of a mile from where Gerhard
built his first house. It lay at the corner of the crossroads where Bethel M. E.
Church now stands (Chester Co., Pa.). Gerhard1 made friends of them and
engaged them to work for him, giving provisions in return. They were fond
of potatoes, turnips, and especially of milk. The tradition is that they smoked
the pipe of peace with him, that he took part in their wrestling matches, and
that they always remained friends. He was called by them "Minquon," mean-
ing never violent or wrong in dealings.
Gerhard1 improved his land, erected buildings, and prospered in his work.
He built the first house and barn of logs in 1723. It is said that the door of the
aVotes of Assembly III, p. 131, and Rupp's Thirty Thousand Names of Immigrants
(Reprint), p. 436.
76 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
house was large enough to drag logs through it with a horse, into the great
fireplace. The buildings stood on the bank of the little creek in the extreme
southern end of Coventry Twp. It was about ten miles from there to the
Valley Forge, and Gerhard was accustomed to carry his plough-irons on horse-
back to the latter place to get them sharpened. (See accounts, pages 83-86.)
The fanns herein illustrated belonged to Gerhard1 until 1757, to [A6]
Henry2 Brownback until 1804, to [A14] Peter3 Brownback until 1834. The
upper farm until 1899 belonged to [A41] Jesse4 Brownback, and the lower
until 1899 to [A14] Peter3 Brownback— both farms belong to [A182] Garrett
Ellwood3 Brownback and have never been owned outside the family since the
original grant from Penn.
Gerhard was a leading and popular settler in his community. He is de-
scribed as "a merry German who accumulated considerable means." He lived
along a much-traveled highway called Nutt's Road, and was often beset by
travelers for meals and lodging. Therefore, May 25, 1736, he sent a petition
to His Majesty's Justices for the privilege of conducting a "Public House"
on the ground that he was frequently oppressed by travelers whom he was
obliged to entertain," and that there was "no Public House within twenty
miles below, nor thirty miles above his house, on the Great Road which leads
from Philadelphia to the Iron Works, and from thence to Conestoga." This
Petition was dated Ma}* 25, 1736, and was signed by "Garret B Brumbbough"
(his mark) and twenty-six of his neighbors and friends, who testified that
Gerhard was "a man of good-repute, and was best qualified for such an Em-
ployment." This was the first public house in Coventry Twp., and was among
the first in the county, — the first was established at Downingtown in 1717.
He conducted this inn until his death in 1757, and was succeeded by his
eldest son [A5] Benjamin2, who continued in business for nearly 30 years; he,
in after years, erected a larger house at the junction of the Lancaster and
Ridge roads, now called Hiestands Corner8, and the latter is yet standing.
Sept. 4, 1777, and for several days thereafter, both Generals Washington
and Lafayette were entertained at the Brownback Inn, while pressed by Howe
of the British army — [A5] Benjamin2 Brownback, then proprietor, held a
commission as Lieut, in the Continental army (dated Aug. 21, 1776). Lafay-
ette was wounded at Warren Tavern, and retreated to join Washington's army
on its way from Parkersford to Lancaster, to ford the Schuylkill at Parker-
ford on his way to Germantown.
Besides conducting an Inn, Gerhard engaged in other enterprises. He
'See pp. 255, 275.
DESCENDANTS OF GEIUIARD BRUMBACH 77
built the first grist-mill in Vincent, and owned a half interest thereof. He also
built and operated the first saw-mill in the same township. The most enduring
monument to his memory, however, was the part he took in the founding of a
German Reformed Church, which bears his name.
Brownback's Ref. Ch. was the first Ref. Ch. in Chester Co., Pa., and was
organized May 19, 1743. Philip Breitenstein and 33 other men, including
[Al] Gerhard1 Brumbach, on May 19, 1743, issued a call for Rev. Jacob
Lischey to become their pastor." The same day the Discipline was signed and
it is hereafter reproduced. There was no church building.
DISCIPLINE OF BROWNBACK'S CHURCH, AS ADOPTED BY SAID
CONGREGATION 19TH MAY, 1743."
"There shall be four Elders, nominated by the Minister and elected by a majority of
voters who are of respectable standing and among the whole congregation of good report.
"Their office and duty is:
"(1) Carefully to watch over the whole congregation and to have strict oversight over
each member in particular.
"(2) They must make known without respect to person everything evil and unbecoming
which they see and discover in the one or the other member; this they are to do in this man-
ner: First, they are to make it known to the Minister alone; Secondly, to the Minister and
the other Elders; Thirdly, to the whole congregation, if the first and second admonitions
prove fruitless, that there may be no impenitent sinners tolerated in the church, and that
through through them no weak members may be offended.
(3) They must see that there be good order and management together with sound and
pure doctrine be preserved.
"Wherefore they shall in the (4) place frequently consult and confer with the ministers;
particularly as anything occurs in the congregation, meet with him to consider impending
subjects, in order to seek and to promote the welfare of the congregation.
"(5) The Elders and the Ministers shall hold eonsistorial meeting among themselves
everytime before the administration of the Lord's supper, in which they must bear according
to their conscience and their knowledge of each member who proposes to commune; when
each one according to the best judgment of the Minister and his Elders may be admitted
or rejected, inasmuch as the consistory has power not only to keep from the Lord's table all
sinners who give offense to the congregation, but also to cast them out of the church (or
excommunicate) until they show amendment of life.
"It is therefore necessary that each one who intends to commune will give in the name
after sermon one Sabbath before the administering of the Lord's supper, that there may be
time to consult in regard to the case of each member; inasmuch as by reason of our discipline
not any one without exception, as has been our custom, can be admitted to the Lord's table,
but only those who have a just conception of the important fundamentals of religion, as well
as a true hunger and thirst after Christ — that there may not openly known wicked and
hardened sinners enter with the communicants, and thus, through their impenitence, bring
the wrath of God upon themselves and upon the whole congregation. Wherefore particularly
young people as much as possible be taught and instructed— wherefore it shall be the duty
of all parents and heads of families in our church to see that their children and those under
their care be diligently trained up to this, and suffer no opportunity to be lost by which they
may grow in the knowledge and increase in the love of the Ix>rd, and to build upon the most
holy foundation to which the Elders shall see, and shall take the lead in the congregation
with a good example.
"To the preservation of the church, the things required in it as bread and wine in the
ministering of the Lord's supper, &c, there shall every time at the end of divine service be
•Translated from the German.
"A History of the Reformed Churches in Chester County— J. Lewis Fluck, 1892, p. 19.
78 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
a regular collection taken, when each member can contribute voluntarily and according to
circumstances. Further, the youngest of the Elders shall each take care of it for one year,
while another of the Elders 'shall keep a regular account of what was contributed, so that
settlement may be made semi-annually before the congregation. Nothing shall be paid out
without the knowledge and consent of the whole congregation.
"Given in Philadelphia May 19, A 1743.
"This discipline was adopted and signed by the following persons:
"Philip Breitenstein, Eld. John Carl
"Henrv Stcger, Elder John Hubel
"John "Schuhholz, Eld Conrad Seibert
"Nicholas Kbrper, Eld Adam Stein
"John Schoder Henry Boer
"John Fry Rudolph Boer
"Christian Strohm Frederick Funck
"Valentine Scheidecker Jacob Fryman
"Conrad Ression John Paul
"Michael Shany Heinry Freis
"Simon Schunck Melchior Koch
"Jacob Cone Samuel Ash
"John Neidig John Clowen
"Casper Beener Albert Ehrewein
"Conrad Walter Frederick Miller
"Henrv Miller Adam Schott
"GERHART BRUMBACH William Adam
"Henry Boener Lorentz Poffenbach
"June 11, 1837 the Constitution of the Church was Alterd."
The plot of ground upon which the church stood, including the cemetery,
was donated to the congregation by Gerhard about 1741. He gave it "for a
burial place for his family, his descendants, and his neighbors." Because of
this donation, and because of the active part which Gerhard took in helping to
found the church, it was called "Brumback's Church," later "Brownback's
Reformed Church of East Coventry."
An extract from directions of General George Washington contains this
reference: "The Ridge road leading to Brumbach's Church," etc.
Frederick Sheeder, in his history, says the first log church was built "about
1750." But Jesse Brownback (1807-1899), son of Peter (Sr.), said that it
was built in 1741. His statement is more in keeping with a fragment of the
old church record, which says : "Frederick Miller was the third preacher in the
old log church, 18th day of February, 1753." If the church was built in
1750, it would be very improbable that they had three different pastors within
three years — especially in those days. Therefore it is more in accord with the
evidence at hand to say that the first log church was built in 1741.
It was built close to the little log school-house in the southeast extremity
of Coventry township on a plot of ground owned by Gerhard1 Brumbach.
Frederich Sheeder saw this venerable old building in 1793 and describes it as
follows: "It was a structure of hewn logs one and a half stories high, with
gallery and broken roof. Two four-light windows were made at each gable
end, and two of the same size in either side of the roof to light the pulpit and
DESCENDANTS OF GEKIIARD BRUMBACII 79
gallery. The lower story had twelve light windows. The graveyard, then
small, was fenced close to the church by pales, and part with posts and rails."
This ancient building stood where Daniel Benners' family vault now is until
the year 1800, when it was taken down and replaced with a stone structure.
The stone structure was erected outside of the graveyard, and stood where
the present building stands.
BROWNBACK CHURCH RECORDS.
The Almsbook Record of "Brumbach's Church," Vincent Twp., Chester
Co., Pa., 1773 and 1774, herewith reproduced, concludes with :
"On the 28th of August, 1774, church reckoning was held and there was
a balance given in custody of Henrich Krob to the amount of 6 — 0 — 2.
HENRICH BROMBACH [A6]
CONRATH SHRINER
HENRICH KROB" [Elders].
During the time of the old log church a number of different ministers
served the congregation, but their names and dates are not all known, because
the first church records have been lost. There is one old record' of this church
wherein we find:
"Frederick Miller was the third preacher in the old log church, 18th day
of February, 1753. Gerhard Brumbach brought his children to be baptized.
His wife's name Mary Papen. 1 his son Benjamin, 22 yr. ; 2 Henry, 20; Mary,
24; Catharine, 18."
"Richard Custard and his children were baptized" in Brownback's Ref.
Ch. "Sept. 14, 1740, by Rev. Lennard Snell.
Richard Custard 28 yrs.
ELIZABETH CUSTARD 30 yrs."— [A2]'
From time to time improvements were made, and several times the church
was rebuilt. Jesse4 Brownback [A41] left the following private record: "The
first German Reformed Church of Coventry, known by the name of Brown-
back's Church, was built in 1741 of logs, rebuilt in 1800 of stone, rebuilt in
1846, and in 1878 the members of the church called a meeting to rebuild and
enlarge it, and appointed Jesse Brownback, Frederick Shceder, Lewis C.
Brownback, Henry Miller, William Davis and Daniel Benncr the building com-
mittee to rebuild it." The last improvement was made in 1907, when a tower
and Sunday School room were added to the main building. It is one of the
largest and most beautiful country churches in the county, and is supported
'Recently lost, or accidentally destroyed.
OV BRUM BACH FAMILIES
by a membership of nearly three hundred members. Many of Gerhard Brum-
bach's descendants worship here at the present time, and the family has always
been well represented. The pastor officiating is Rev. Charles H. SlinghofF,
who has served the congregation for the last nine years in a very commendable
manner.
The cemetery connected with the church has been much enlarged and is
an interesting place to visit, because of its many old graves and its beautiful
location. It occupies an elevated position and commands fine views of the
surrounding country. Some of the oldest graves are marked with sandstones
without dates, while a few have no stones. The oldest grave marked with an
inscribed stone is that of Christian Bcnner, who d in 1767. Other old graves
marked with inscribed stones are those of Jacob Mason, who d in 1776, Sebas-
tian Kclley, who d in 1777, and John Young, who d in 1780. Many of the
descendants of [Al] Gerhard1 Brumbach have been buried here. His own
grave is near the center of the older portion of the yard, and is marked with
a sandstone without date. He d Sept., 1757, aged about 95 years, and his
wife, Mary Rittenhouse (Papen) Brumbach, d in the same year, aged 62 yrs.
— 12 yrs old when her father d, and 18 when married. Her remains were laid
beside those of Gerhard.1 A beautiful monument of gray granite, 7 feet high
and 5 feet broad, and weighing about 7 tons, was erected by [A132] Garrett
Ell wood' Brownback over their graves in 1908. It is polished and lettered
on both sides, and contains the names of Gerhard1 and one hundred and sixty-
five of his descendants.
The dedication occurred Oct. 10, 1908 (225th anniversary of Oct. 6,
1683).
PROGRAM OF THE DAY.
10:30 A.M.— Hymn: "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name," Choir and
Audience.
Invocation: Rev. Charles Slinghoff (Pastor Brownback Ch).
Scriptural Reading.
Address by the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the
Brownback Memorial Association, Mr. E. G. Brownback, of
Trappe, Pa.
Solo: "Father, I bend to Thee," J. 0. K. Robarts.
11:00 A.M.— Historical Memoirs: Wm. H— .« Mosteller, M.D. [A73-ii],
Phocnixville, President of the Memorial Association.
12:00 M. — Presentation of Memorial Stone to the Brownback lineage by
Garrett Ellwood5 Brownback [A132], Linficld, Pa.
DESCENDANTS OF GERIIAKD BKUMUACH 81
.Procession to Memorial Stone, singing: "My Country, 'Tis of
Thee," during which the memorial stone will be unveiled.
Invocation.
Responsive Reading.
Singing: "Rock of Ages."
Consecration.
Prayer and Benediction.
1 :00 P. M.— Dinner.
2:15 P. M.— Addresses.
Family Conference.
CONSECRATION.
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
Beloved and descendants of our father, Gerhard Brownbaugh : Animated
by the pious example and worthy lives of those who have gone before us, and
still sustained by their loving grace, we, their kindred, in filial love, do hereby
set apart, consecrate, this memorial stone to their noble lives, whose virtues in
the beginnings of this great land of promise were founded upon the solid rocks.
Freedom, Immortality, and God, the triad of moral truths which formed their
belief in the age that gave this land religious freedom and civil liberty. For to
know Thee, 0 God, is perfect righteousness : yea, to know Thy power is this
not of immortality?
The memory of the just is blessed, but the name of the wicked shall rot.
Moreover, the nations in their wicked conspiracy being confounded, found
out the righteous and preserved them blameless unto God. They shall receive
a glorious kingdom, and a beautiful crown from the Lord's hand. For the
memorial thereof is immortal, because it is known with God and with men. And
some thereby which have no memorial, who are perished as though they had
never been, and are become as though they had never been born, and their
children after them.
But to-day we come with praise unto the Father that begot us. For
through His mercy unto the original owners of this land, He established a
righteousness that hath not been forgotten. This act of mercy shall contin-
uously remain a good inheritance to all his children within the covenant. And
their glory shall not be blotted out ; but their name liveth forever.
PRAYER AND BENEDICTION.
O God of our fathers and Lord of mercy, who hast made all tilings with
Thy word, we bless Thee that Thou hast enabled us to fulfil the desires of our
ti% BRUMBACH FAMILIES
hearts in erecting this memorial stone to the honor and good name of our
worthy parents; for in all things, 0 Lord, Thou didst magnify Thy people
and glorify them. Neither didst Thou lightly regard them, but didst assist
them in every time and place. We thank Thee, our heavenly Father, for this
everlasting covenant and the fulfilment of Thy promises, unto his seed that has
come forth to bless tliis nation and to exalt it to the utmost parts of this
great land.
0 Lord, hear the prayers of these, Thy servants, sanctify and consecrate
this place unto him, whose good name we inherit. And grant that Thy praise
may be honorable from generation to generation. And that nobility of char-
acter shall be exalted unto Him that is all glory, as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
POTTS' MANUSCRIPT, VOL. XLII.
"This most interesting volume is the first book of accounts of the Valley
Forge, or Mount Joy Forge, under the ownership of the Potts family- John
Potts of Potts Grove bought the property Mch. 12, 1757, and the first entry
here is dated Mch. 18, 1757. There were 200 a of land in Chester Co. (Pa.)
and 175 a in Phila. Co., on the latter on the south side of the creek were a
forge and a saw mill. Potts immediately built a grist mill, a blacksmith shop,
a cooper shop, and started a store. Daniel Watkins, the blacksmith, was paid
£30 a year. Persons as far away as Moses Coates, living where is now Phoe-
nixville, bought their shoes and other supplies at the store. There were a boat
and a canoe on the Schuylkill, and logs were floated down the river to the
saw mill. The iron was piled up in the store to at least the amount of four
tons, and was hauled by wagons to Phila. The supplies, even the shingles and
the Indian corn, were hauled from that city. Cows were driven there to be sold.
Deer ran wild in the woods. During the troubles with the Indians wagons were
sent to Raystown and Ohio. There was a library maintained by a company in
Providence Twp., Phila. Co., to which the annual subscription was 5 s. The
fuel for the Forge was wood cut and coaled in the forest. The labor was in
part that of negro slaves and two servants, Thos. Connor and Henry Selig,
men who were bought for £30. Teamsters were paid £20 per annum.
Saml. W. Pennypacker, May 18, 1907."
The above quotation is a copy of the memorandum made by Hon. Samuel
W. Pennypacker, whose splendid and unique library contains the Potts Mss.,
"an invaluable historical collection, which he kindly placed at the writer's dis-
posal and from which the following entries were copied by the author:
GARROTT BROWNBACK DR."
1727 From B. foil 17 00 00 00
Aug ye 26 To Bar iron for ye Road A Dutchman 14 00 05 0
To ye Cash pd 02 05 0
1727 P Contra Cr £02 10 0
Mar 21 By Peter Millman acct 02 10 0
1727
Oct ye 19 To Cash 00 00 00
•From Potts Mss. B I— Coventry, 1726, p. 41.
>
84 BKUMBACH FAMILIES
Nov 81, 1727
Jan ye 26 To 2 half Barrels at 3/0 00 06 0
To One hank of mohair 00 00 5
To Silk 00 00 7
Apr ye 25 To 26 lb of Iron 9 6
June 25 To 1 1
£00 17 4
Sept 9/1728
1730
June 11 To 1.5 G 6 pott 36* o lb at 11 11 6
15 To one 15 G 6 pott wt 97 lb at 11 1 12 4
To 3 lbs of Sole Leather at 9c 2 3
Septm ye 1, 1730 fr 100 £335
Septm ye 17 To James Sqodory Acct for Bleeding his man 9
To !/2 Gallon of molasses 1 3
To Rum No 7 3 1%
£3 5 6i/2
CR.
1730 By Sum pd for a warrant for Robt Stephens 9
June 8 By Saml. Savage acct for overplus payment 1 0
11 By Wm Shnell acct 10 0
By 33 lb and V2 of butter wd at 6c 16 9
15 By Tho felton for 7 and % of butter at 6 3 10
By Wm Ridge acct for 20 lb of butter 10 2
2 2 6M>
By Mordcai Lincon acct 15 6
2 is y,
Dr £3 s5 d6V2
Cr £2 18 0y2
Balance— See B C for 131 £0 7 6
(From B Potts Mss II, Coventry 1728.)
The iron works in Comp Cr
GARRAT BROWNBACK Acct
p 8 By Bar iron w 0 0 26 £9 6 p 41
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 85
p 248 By Bar iron 0 1 4 of Iron at 37 0 10 7 p 75
p 100 By one 5 Gu pott w 34 @ 4c 0 11 6 p 41
By one 15 G6 pott 97 @ 4c 1 12 4
By 3 lb of Sole Leather 0 2 3
2 6 1
p 143 By one Little pott p 131 4
p 162 By 1 lb of Nails 1
(From B Potts Mss IV p 75)
GARROT BROWNBACK Dr
1733 To one Quart of Rum No 11 p 60 18
Mar 5/69/To 1 Quart of mallos 0 8
29/87/To 4 Quarts of fine Salt 8
6 To 2 Barrels omitted by I Bottridge
Octr 22/149 To Daniel Longanacre Cr 15 0
Cr £0 18 0
By Ball brot from B C fs 131 12 V/2
£0 5 ioy2
feb 28 To 2 Ca? qt 1—4 @ 38 10 10l/2
To ballance Due £ 16 9
(From B Potts Mss., VII Coventry 1736 p 103)
BROWNBACK GARRET
John Goncher Dr
To pd Garret Brownbacks Acct 0 2 4
(Potts Mss XLVII p 219)
MARTIN BROOMBACK Woodcutter Dr To Cash £1
— Mount Joy or Valley Forge Feb 22, 1759.
(The next entry is:)
James Hockley Cr By Cash paid Mr Broomback £1
(B XIII p 114) This was repaid May 10, 1759 By Thomas Potts & Co. Also
a/c same vol p 9, p 18
Dec 12, 1759 he reed cash £1 15 0 (XLVII p 89)
July 30, 1760 he reed cash 15 0 XLVII p 155
(Same vol p 302) :
Dr to 150 lbs of Beef at 2% 1 14 41/2
to 2 grs Strip Stuff 7 6
Ob BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Nov 21, 1761 (p 310) Sundries to Smith Work Dr as per Smith
Book 3
Nov 28, 1761 (p 311) Dr to a pare Buck Bra 1 10 0
(p 315) paid him 8
19 Jan 1762 (p S25) Cr by 14% Bushel of Wheat @ 5/2 wt 58 3 14 11
25 Jan 1762 (p 328) Dr to 1 lb of Coffae
1 lb of Sugar 8
29 Jan 1762 (p 330) paid him 3 0 0
(p 339) Cr by 9% Wood at Bidenors at 2/ 0 19 0
(p 342) Dr to 1 gr of Strip Stuff 2 9
(p 345) Dr to 2 grs of Strip Stuff 5 6
(p 348) Dr to 1 lb of Sugar 9
MARTIN BBOOMBACK
(p 353) Dr to 2 grs Middling 7 6
(p 354) Dr to Phillip Dewces paid for him with the Boat 1 6
(Feb'l761 p 367)
Paid by Saml Potts to MABTIN BROMBACK for 11 Days
work @, mine (S; 2/6 Pickering Mine 1 6
Apr 6, 1761 p 368
paid Jacob Bear for 7 days work of P. Sailor at the mines 14 0
(Potts Mss LVII p 30)
Sept 11, 1765 Saml Potts Cr By MABTIN BROOMBACKS
acct 33 20 9 6
(Potts Mss LVII, p 52)
[A5] BENJAMIN BROOMBACK Dr
1765 Sept. 10 To Thos. Rutters accd from (29) 7 2 0
Dec 21 To Cash paid him by Thos Hockley (40) 5 6
1765 Sept 10 Cr
By 2 Cattle Bot (29) 7 7 6
WILL OF [Al] GARRETT1 BROWNBAUGH.
Aug. 4, 1757, at age 95, and a few weeks before his dea.th, Garrett1
(Gerhard) executed his will, herewith reproduced, and the same was proven at
Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 23, 1757.
"In the name of God Amen; ye 4th day of August Anno Domo 1757. I GARRETT
BROWNBAUGH of vincent in the County of Chester yeoman being Sock & weak in body
but of perfect Sound mind & Memmory thanks be to God do make this my last will & Tes-
tament in Dinner & form following viz
"first I bequeath my Soul to Almighty God & my body to be buried in a decent manner
at the discretion of my Exrs. and as touching ve disposition of my Real& personal Estate
I dispose of the Same as followeth first I will" that all mv just debts shall be truly paid.
It(em) I give & bequeath to my beloved wife MARY BROWNBAUGH all my right being
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 87
one halfe of ye grist mill in Vincent for her use during her widowhood. I also give Unto her
the little house ye other Side of ve Road to live in during her widowhood and one good
Cow to give her Milk & ye sd cow my Son BENJAMIN" [A5] is to keep as he keeps his
own, during her widowhood likewise my wife is to have ye Servant girl HANNA MILLER
for her use till She Comes of age; and my Son Benjamin Must put the sd house in good
Repair with a stove in it And my Son Benjamin must give his Mother Sixty weight of
pork annually during her widowhood allso IN my will that my wife shall have her bed &
beding & two Iron potts one pott about 14 sh price ve other pott about 8 price & one big
pewter dish & one little pewter Do, and Six pewter plates & her Chest, Item I bequeath
to my son HEXERY1 [AC] all that Tract of land now layd out Joyning to Henery Acres
land Containing 200 Acres to him & his heirs & Assigns for Ever My Said Son HENERY
his heirs & assigns paying the owner of the sd 200 acres It being his full Dividend for his
portion together with what he has already Reed. Item I give & bequeath to my son in law
RICHARD CUSTAR [A3] & to his heirs & assigns forever one hundred & thirty acres of
land as Its now layd out Joining to my Son Henery land he my sd Son in law Richd Custar
paving ye owner of Said land for the same It being his full Divident for his portion. ■
Item I give & bequeath to my soninlaw FREDERICK BIXGIMAX [A3] all my right of
the saw mill in vineent afforesd, to be his full Divident & portion besides ye Sum of Twelve
pounds wch he owed me I forgive him allso Item I give & bequeath to my son in law
PAUL BKNNER [At] one Shilling Sterg lor his full portion & Divident Item I give &
bequeath to my daughter KATHEREX [A7] one good feather bed & furniture & also one
chaff bed & bedding & three pounds worth of pewter — one chest of drawers or five pounds
in lieu thereof also the young mare that goes in her Name & three Cows & Six Sheep &
allso that my Son Benjamin Shall give her a good Spinning wheel & ye Sum of thirty
pounds in Manner following that is to Say he shall pay unto her ye Sum of ten pounds in
. one Year after my decease & ye Sum of ten pounds annually till ye sd Sum of Thirty pounds
be paid wch Shall be her full portion & Divident It being my will that my Son Benjamin
Shall Supply his Mother in firewood to be left at her door or convenient to ye sd little house.
Item I give & bequeath to my Son Benjamin Brombaugh all the Remainder & Residue of
the plantation whereon I now live with the improvements thereon to him & his heirs &
assigns for Ever he paying ye owner of sd land & allso I give & bequeath unto him all debts
due unto me or that Shall become due & allso all the Residue of my personal Estate of
what kind Soever now belonging to me on the Said premises and after my wifes decease her
dowery Must descend to my Son Benjamin & his hrs allso Its my will that as I paid for
about 700 Rails — making on my Son Henerys land that my Son Benjamin Shall have sd
Rails with liberty to Hawl sd Rails away at his leisure without let or hindrance and I do
allso Nominate Constitute & appointe my Son Benjamin & mv beloved wife Mary Brown-
baugh my true & faithfull Exrs of this"my last will & Testament & do utterly Revoke &
disanul & make void all former wills & bequests by me heretofore made & do declare this my
last will & Testament.
"Garrett Brownbaugh X his mark."
(See photographic copy.)
AN INVENTORY.
Or bill of appraisement taken and made Ye Twenty-first day of September
Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred and fifty seven of the Personal Es-
tate of Garrett Brownbaugh, late of Vincent, in the County of Chester, Yeo-
man, Deceased, per us the subscribers according to the best of our knowledge
viz. — Imprimis,
To wearing apparel
a Riding horse Saddle and Bridle
four horse kind
13 head of horned Cattle
11 Swine
f.
s.
d.
10
0
0
10
0
0
26
0
0
40
0
0
06
0
0
BRUMBACH FAMILIES
10 Sheep
Wagon and Gears
Plouglis Harrows and cart
Pewter
Brass
Dressing ware
3 Tables
Sundry Chears
Iron pots and pans
Wooden ware and Stillyard
Spinning Wheel
Iron ware and sider mill
Sundry beds and bedding
a windmill
5 Stacks of Corn
a cutting box
Sundry Implements of husbandry
Sundry Stacks of hay
Sundry Notes
Book debts to profit and loss
600 Acres of land taken up by warrant
the Improvement on said 600 acres
a Grist Mill and land belonging
lumber Goods
Total 787 9 8
Errors excepted
Sheeders' manuscript Historj', before mentioned, gives the following in-
scription on a tombstone in Brownback Ch. cemetery: "Win. Posey son in law
of Garret Brumbach died aged 62 years," also that he owned a small farm of
33 acres, died intestate, leaving a w named Susanna and six ch John, William,
Peter, Susanna, Edward and Sarah (there were 8 ch in all).
According to the tombstone records at Brownback Ch., William Posey
was b 1759 and d Mch. 9, 1821 ; Susanna was b 1758 and d Dec. 6, 1840. She
was b in 1758 and [Al] Gerhard (/ in 1757, aged 95; therefore this Susanna
cannot be a daughter of Gerhard, and is not included amongst his children.
"There are more than a thousand descendants of this one man living
to-day, and many of them hold important and lucrative positions in business,
£.
s.
d.
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12
0
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02
0
0
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0
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01
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DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH t>if
in politics, and in the various professions. Not a few have served their country
during the Civil War, and on the whole they have all shown themselves to be
patriotic and worthy citizens. The family is strong, energetic, and religious,
and promises to maintain its virtue and industry for many generations." "
Children (6):
[A 2] + Elizabeth1', b 1716; d Nov. 12, 1823.
[A 3] + Mary Magdalena2, d 1776.
[A 4] + Anna Mary2.
[A 5] + Benjamin2, b 1781; d 1786.
[A 6] + Henry2, b Feb. 18, 1733; d Aug. 1, 1804.
[A 7] + Catharine2, b 1735.
[A2] ELIZABETH2 BRUMBACH ([Al] Gerhard1) b at Germantown,
1716; to "Richard Custard" (Custer?)." Gerhard1 willed to his son-in-law,
Richard Custer, 130 acres of land. Elizabeth d Nov. 12, 1823. They had 3'
ch: Anna, Susann and Richard, and perhaps another son.
[A3] MARY MAGDALENA2 BRUMBACH ([Al] Gerhard1)0 b in E.
Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa., 1829; d 1776; m Frederick Bingaman,
"the German of Coventry," came from Germany about 1740; commenced
their married life upon a tract first taken up by his father-in-law [Al]
Gerhard1 at the mouth of Birchrun Creekd on the W. side of French Creek.
Frederick was a mill-wright and erected the first saw mill in that neighborhood,
adding a grist mill in a few years. Frederick Sheeder says that in 1794 "There
was nothing to be seen but part of the hole where the buildings stood. The
head and tail races were more visible." "The land on the left side up this
stream toward the source, or where two streams met, was chiefly timber land,
and on the right side cleared and cultivated, studded with many buildings.
In the course of two miles there were four grist mills, four saw mills, one oil
mill, one tilt and the best seat for a mill vacant, that of John Shuler's, formerly
that of Frederic Bingaman. The greater part of this timber land belonged
to the Grunds and Casper Himes. That Grund and Michael Kolb had a diffi-
cult law suit about 1805 concerning the water, where the oil and saw mill is
now the property of Owen Grates, and in the direction of where the two
branches of the Birchrun meet. At this point the first school house was in the
township of West Vincent, after the division of Vincent. In it the elections
•Pennsylvania German, Vol. XI, No. 3, Mch., 1910.
"See record of baptism, p. 79.
"From data furnished by Dr. Wm. H.« Mosteller [A78-H].
"Named by the Indians because of the numerous birch trees.
90 BRUM BACH FAMILIES
were held. Nearly all the land on the right side of said run was taken up by
the Jenkins family as the first settlers," etc.
The Bingamans were a strongly religious people, and "Mary Magdaline
was destined to be the star of religious life in the northern end of Chester Co."
"Their descendants are numerous to-day, and they have spread into sev-
eral States. Most of them are occupied in business pursuits and in fanning.
Some have entered professional life. Gerhard1 willed to his son-in-law, Fred-
erick Bingaman the saw mill in Vincent township." *
They were also patriotic. Two sons, Frederick3 and Garrett3, served in
the Continental Army. Frederick served in a rifle company, wearing trim-
mings which were colored with maple bark juice. Garrett3 served a term of
military service, was again drafted, and his brother Frederick3 took his place
in the service.
Children (4) :
i John3 Bingaman b May 4, 1787; Feb. 21, 1809 m dau Judge
John Ralston; they lived in Coventry ville, where he d Dec. 4, 1825. His wid
later m Henry R — , and lived to be almost one hundred years old.
John owned the "Cold Spring Farm," and its magnificent grove of giant
oaks and hickories for years served as noted Methodist camp meeting grounds.
These fine trees were felled some years ago and a new growth of timber is
taking their place.
There were 8 ch: Joshua4, Eliza4, John4, Ralston4, Frederick4,
Robert4, William4 and Levi4, h Oct. 21, 1824, in the former "Rising Sun Inn."
ii Frederick5 Bingaman; in Elizabeth, dau Casimer Miss'nner of Mont-
gomery Co., Pa., and they lived there for some years; Revolutionary soldier;
he d 1832 and she about 1833; both bur in Brownback Ch. cemetery. There
were two ch : John4, b Sept. 23, 1783; Mary4, who m Jacob Eman.
"RISING SUN INN."
Frederick Bingaman, Jr., established in Coventryville an inn which for
many years was a noted hostelry. The building stands to the left of the Ridge
road as you go toward the falls of French Creek. The inn was conducted by
Frederick and his s John until Sept. 11, 1817. Upon that night the former
attended a religious meeting, became converted, returned home, cut down his
sign, and closed the public house, which had antedated the Revolution.
iii Garrett3 Bingaman (Rev. soldier).
iv Mary3 Bingaman.
•Pennsylvania German, Vol. XI, No. 3, Mch., 1910.
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BEUMBACII 91
[A4] ANNA MARY2 BRUMBACH ([Al] Gerhard1) III Paul Benner,
and to this union were born three sons and one daughter: Abraham, Jacob,
, . Their descendants are not so numerous, but they represent a
worthy and industrious brancli of the family. Gerhard1 willed to his son-in-
law Paul Benner only one shilling because he said that Benner owned more
land than he himself possessed.
Children (4), surname Benner:
i Abraham3, b Aug. 18, 1764, in Vincent Twp. ; d Feb. 10, 1859, in
Chester Co., Pa.; in Catherine Hausc b Nov. 29, 1767, in Vincent
Twp.; d Dec. 2, 1837, and bur. E. Vincent Ref. Ch. cemetery.
Children :
(1) Mary4, b about 1800; d 1850 in Chester Co., Pa.; m Benjamin
Hart man.
Children (9), surname Hart man:
(a) Mary5, b June 4, 1824; d June 4, 1892; in Reuben Bier-
bower, b May 18, 1819. Latter's s PENROSE
WILEY6 in [A134] MARTHA EVANS5 BROWN-
BACK.
(2) Jacob4, unm.
(3) George 4, in Anna M. Sturges.
(4) Susanna4, m Jacob Hippie.
(5) Elizabeth4, m Henry Busch.
(6) Hannah4, m William Wagoner.
(7) Sarah4, m William Pugh.
(8) Rebecca4, m Christian Renyken.
ii Jacob3.
iii John3.
iv "Mrs. Allen Hamer."
[A5] BENJAMIN2 BRUMBACH— BRUMBACK ([Al] Gerhard1) b
1731 ; vi (1) Elizabeth (or Mary ?) Paul, dau John Paul; she died young and
was the mother of three children. June 9, 1773, Benjamin2 m (2) Rachel Par-
ker, b 1752; dau Edzcard Parker, and probably sister of Capt. Ed-ward Parker
of 2d Battn., Chester Co. Militia. Rachel was murdered by persons unknown
during the night of April 15, 1837. Benjamin2 was a great jumper, and gave
some Indians a bear skin because he beat them in several jumping matches near
the old Indian village elsewhere mentioned. He became Executor of Gerhard's1
will and received the largest portion of the estate — the Inn and over 600 acres
of land which lay in Vincent and Coventry Twps., Chester Co., Pa. The de-
scendants are numerous and mostlv remain in Eastern Pa.
yS2 BEtMBACH FAMILIES
REVOLUTIONARY WAR SERVICE.
"BENJAMIN BRUMBACK" appears as having been commissioned First
Lieut. Aug. 5, 1776, of Capt. Edward Parker's Co. of 2d Battn. of Chester Co.
Militia, commanded by Col. Thos. Hockly ; Capt. of the 8th Battalion of
Chester Co. Militia, commanded by Lieut. Col. Joseph Spear, 1779 ; and Capt.
of the 4th Co. of 2d Battalion of Chester Co. Militia, commanded by Lieut.
Col. Thomas Bull, July 3, 1780.*
ASSESSMENTS.
Chester Co. Rates— 1765.
Acres Horses Cattle Sheep Servants
Brownback Henry [A6] 200 3 4 4
Benj'n [A5] 140 2 5 8 2
Coventry Rate.
Brownback Benj'n [A5] 250
(Pa. Archives, 3d Ser., Vol. XI, p 59 — p 89 of same Broombach Benjn
is assessed for 110 a.)
Vincent Rate — 1766.
Broomback Benj'n, tavern, is assessed for 179 a, 3 h, 5 c, 6 sh, 1 serv.
(Pa. Arch., 3d Ser., Vol. XI, p. 207) :
1767 he is assessed 170 a, 3 h, 5 c, 8 sh, 1 serv.
(Same, p. 371) :
1768 he is assessed 170 a, 4 h, 5 c, 10 sh, 1 serv., and the name is "Brumback,
Benj'n, tavern."
(Pa. Arch., 3d Ser., Vol. XII, p. 502) :
1769 he is assessed, same locality and same spelling, 170 a, 3 h, 4 c, 6 sh, 1
serv.; and Henry is assessed 180 a, 2 h, 3 c, 0 sh, 0 serv.
(Same, p. 621) :
Broomback, Henry, same locality, 1766 (same reference p. 207), is assessed
200 a, 2 h, 3 c.
Broomback, Henry, same locality (same ref., p. 371), in 1767 is assessed 150
a, 3 h, 4 c, 6 sh.
Brumback, Henry, same Twp., 1768, assessed 180 a, 3 h, 4 c, 6 sh, 0 serv.
(Same ref., p. 502) :
Bromback, Henry, 1771, same locality (same ref., p. 770), is assessed 170 a,
2 h, 3 c.
•Penna. Archives, 2d Ser., Edn. 1888. Vol. XIV, pp. 67, 117, 119. P. 67 also gives his
bro. "II entry" [A6] us Ensign Aug. S, 1776, in the company of which Benj. was 1st Lieut.
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BKUMBACH 93
Chester Co. Rates— Coventry Tap.— 1774.
Bromback, Benja: tavern, 150 a, 4 h, 4 c, 10 sh, 0 serv.
Bromback, Henry: 150 a, 2 h, 2 c, 6 sli, 0 serv.
(Pa. Arch., 3d Ser., Vol. XII, p. 92.)
Chester Co. Rate— Vincent Twp.— 1780.
Brumback, Benjn: 180 a, 4 h, 7 c, 0 sh, 0 serv.
Brumbock, Henry: 250 a, 3 h, 6 c, 0 sh, 0 serv.
(Same, p. 297.)
Coventry Return — Chester Co. — 1781.
Brumback, Bcnj'n: 100 a Tax
Brumback, Henry Tax
(Pa. Arch., 3d Ser., Vol. XII, pp. 493 and 613.)
Vincent Rate— 1181.
Brumback, Benjn 160 a, 3 h, 6 c, 0 sh, 0 serv — -Tax,
Brumback Henry 160 a, 3 h, 5 c, 0 sh, 0 serv— Tax
(Same ref., pp. 432 and 545.)
Brumback, John3 (of Benjamin) — "Inmates," is assessed £1.
435 and 548.)
Vincent Twp. Rates— 1785.
Brombach Benjn [A5]
Brombach Henry [A6]
Bromback John [A10]
(Same ref., pp. 809 and 813.)
Chester Co. Rates— Coventry Twp.— 1785.
Bromback, Benjm [A5]
Bromback, Henry [A6]
Bromback, John [A10]
(Same ref., p. 703.)
CENSUS OF 1790— CHESTER COUNTY, PA.
In Vincent Twp. [A6] "HENRY2 BROMBACK" is enumerated as
having three sons over 16 years, and two females, including his wife ; also
HENRY3 BROMBACK, JUNR. [A9], is enumerated as having one son over
16, and his wife.
In Coventry Twp. we find enumerated: JOHN3 BROMBACH [A10] as
having three sons under 16 years, three females (including wife), and one other
white person; also EDWARD3 BROMBACK [All] as having a son over 16
years and his wife. At that time Chester Co. contained 27, 937 souls.
c 3£ 10s
3d
i 2£ lis
6d
, £9 Is
4d
, £8 13s
6d
(Same ref.,
pp.
£2 13s
lOd
£3 0s
7d
10s
Od
£1 17sh
6d
£1 Osh
Od
£1 9sh
lOd
94
BRUMIIACH FAMILIES
AGREEMENT OF [A5] BENJAMIN2 BRUMBACK— "BROWNBACK"—
APRIL 22, 1786.
Know all men by these presents that I Benjamin Brownback of Vincent Township in
the County of Chester am held and firmly bound unto George Gilbert of New Hanover
Township in Philada. Co. in the Sum of Thirty Pounds in Gold & Silver Coin lawful money
of Pennsylvania to be paid unto the Said George Gilbert or to his Certain attorneys,
Exctrs. Admtors. or Assigns. To the which payment well & truly to be made I do hereby
bind myself, my heirs, Executors, Admtors. and every of them" firmly by these present's
Sealed with my seal dated this fourth day of September, 17S4.
The Condition of this obligation is Such that' Whereas Peter Paul & others the Heirs
and Representatives of John Paul late of Vincent Township aforesaid deceased August last
past, for the Consideration therein mentioned did grant release and Confirm unto the above
named George Gilbert his heirs & Assigns, All their respective shares of in and to certain
forty three lots of ground Situate in Pottstown marked and numbered in the general plan
of Pottstown as in the Said Indenture Specified. And whereas Edward Brownback (son of
the Said Benjamin Brownback) being a minor under the age of twenty one years, and
incapable at present to sign and execute a sufficient conveyance for his' Share therein:—
know ye that if the Said Edward Brownback his heirs and assigns Shall at the request of the
Said George Gilbert his heirs or Assigns Sign Seal & Execute a Sufficient Deed of Convey-
ance for his Said Share of and in and to the aboye recited forty three lots of eround and
every part thereof unto the Said George Gilbert his heirs and "Assigns, then this present
obligation to be void and of none effect or else to be and remain in full force & virtue.
his
Benjamin B Brownback.
mark
Sealed and delivered
in the presence of us
Henry Misimer
When Edward Brownbach became of age, lie refused to sign the above
document, which fact affects title to the valuable real estate mentioned therein.
The original document is in the possession of Garrett Ellwood5 Brownback
[A112].
AGREEMENT AS TO DIVISION OF [A5] BENJAMIN'S2 REAL ES-
TATE—APRIL 22, 1786.
(1) "Plantation known as 'Swan' and 40 acres lower down the Roade
joining Jacob Stogers, Samuel Rees, and Others, all in the Twp. of Coventry
to be one Division."
(2) "Track known by the name of 'Tavern' in Vincent Twp. as far up
as a Line run by Francis Hopson Dividing it from his Other Lands, some in
Vincent aforesaid and some in Coventry Twp."
(3) "All the Remainder of this Land Some in Vincent and some in
Coventry to the Said Line run by P. Hopson."
"And we do further Report as Our Judgment in Order to make the Sd
Division Equal that the Son that takes the first Devision or Swan track and
the 40 a shall pay the sum of £133 Six Shillings and 8d in hand to the Son
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUM11ACH 95
that takes the (3) Dev. and also pay unto the Son that takes the Tavern
Track in Vincent, or Second Dev. the Sum of £3, 6s, 8d, the above Sums to
be paid Imediately upon the taking of the Swan track etc."
John Ralston
Henry Acker
[A6] HENRY X BRUMBACK
Apr. 22, 1786
[A10] John3 took division (1).
[A 9] Henry3 took division (2).
[All] Edward3 took division (3).
Children by 1st m (3) :
[A 9] + Henry3.
[A10] + John3.
[All] + Edward3, 6 1766.
[A6] HENRY2 BRUMBACH— BRUMBACK ([Al] Gerhard1) b Feb.
18, 1733; d July 30, 1804; m Mary Magdalin Paul, b Feb. 23, 1739; d Aug.
23, 1784; dau John (d 1766) and Mary Paul.
This branch of the family consists of a larger number of descendants than
any of the others, and they have spread into ten different States, viz. : Penn-
sylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Montana, Idaho
and California. They have been engaged in various occupations, chiefly in
business and in farming, but a goodlj' number are found in professional life.
Gerhard1 willed to Henry2 200 acres of land, and by dint of perseverance and
good management the latter increased his property to the extent of more than
600 acres. He was collector of the "County Rate" for Vincent Twp. in 1795."
Henry2 was an Elder in the Brownback Church, and his signature appears
in the Church Book for 1773, written both "Henry Brombach" and "Henry
Brambach."0
REVOLUTIONARY WAR SERVICE.
"Henry Brumback commissioned Ensign Aug. 5, 1776, in Capt. Edwd.
Parker's Co., 2d Battn., Chester Co. Militia, Thos. Hockley, Col."d
Henry Brumback also appears as a Private on a "Return of the names and
number of the Volunteer Militia Light Horse for the County of Chester, with
a State of their equipment and the Battalions to which they respectively be-
•Spelling from tombstone of [A6] Henry.1
"Garrett Ellwood5 Brownbaek [AKiJ) has his original tax hook and his certificate of
appointment as collector.
'See Plate 22.
"Pa. Archives, 5th Series, Vol. V, p. 509.
yb BRUM13ACH FAMILIES
long, 1780-1781." "He belonged to the Second Battalion under the Com-
mand of Colonel Thomas Bull."1
Henry's2 silver knee buckles and other articles used by him in the Revo-
lutionary War are preserved by his grandson, Garrett Ellwood5 Brownback
[A132].
WILL OF [A6] HENRY' BRUMBACK, MAY 20, 1804.'
'In the name of God Amen, the twentieth day of May in the year of our Lprd one thou-
sand eight hundred & four I, Henry Brunback of the Township of Vincent in the County
of Chester & State of Pennsylvania being weak in body but of sound mind & memory thanks
be to God therefore calling to mind the mortality of my body and that it is appointed for
all men once to die do make this my last will & Testament. I do order that all my just
debts & funeral charges be first paid & discharged by my executors herein after named.
Imprimas it is my will and I do order that John Tiilow William Posey & John Ralston
shall immediately after my decease divide my Plantation where I now live part in Vincent
Township & part in Coventry Township which I hold by three deeds & a warrant in two
parts or divisions as they may think proper or most advantageous and set or put a Valuation
on each part and I do" order and direct that my son Benjamin [A15] shall have the first
choice and may take it at the Valuation and my son Peter [A14] shall have the refusal of the
other division or part at the Valuation and in case that my son Benjamin and Peter or either
of them should decline or refuse to take them or either of' the said divisions it is my will that
my son John [A13] shall have the refusal of the land so divided or either part that is declined
to be taken by either of my sons Benjamin or Peter and I do order that if my sons or either
of them should take my land or any part after it is divided and Valued as aforesaid the Val-
uation shall be divided in five equal payments to be paid unto my Executors annually and if
none will take my land at the Valuation immediately after the said Valuation is made' I order
and direct that my Execu's shall sell the same or such part that is not taken by my sons and I
impower them or the survivor of them to Convey to the purchaser or purchasers by Deed in
fee the same Item it is my will and I order and direct that immediately after my decease my
executors sell by public vandue all my personall property excepting my wearing apparel which
I order to be equally divided between my five children namely .John [A13] Peter [AH] Benja-
min [A15] Hannah [A12] and Susannah [A16] but they would not wish to have my wearing
apparel so divided between them then I order that my Executors to give my wearing apparel
to such poor persons as they may think proper and it is my will and I order and direct that
the amount of the Valuation and sales of my estate both real and and personal also what
my said children hath received from me but no interest shall be demanded from them for
what they have received from me 1 shall be divided in the following manner it is my will
and I order that my son John [A13] shall have or receive the sum of forty Pounds my son
Peter [Alt] shall receive the sum of one hundred pounds the above sum' to be paid "them
immediately after the sales of my estate and the remainder of my estate or the amount
thereof to be equally divided between my five children namely John Brunback Peter Brunback
Benjamin Brunback Hannah Snyder [A12] and Susannali Prizor [A16] share and share
alike to them and their heirs forever to be paid unto them in equal shares as it
comes in to my Executors hands by my executors and I do hereby constitute make and
ordain my three sons John Brunback Peter Brunback and Benjamin Brunback Executors of
this my last will and testament and I do hereby revoke and disanul all former will and wills
Legacy or legacies ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testa-
ment. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above
written.
his
Henry X Brunback [Seal]
mark
Signed scaled published pronounced and declared by the said Henry Brunback as his
last will and testament in the presence of us the sunscribers John Titlow Roger Davis John
Ralston. West Chester, August 24th, 1804.
-Pa^ Archives, 2d Series. Vol. XIV, p. 126— p. 67 also gives "HENERY BRUMBACK"
as Ensign, Aug. 5, 1776, in the 2d Battan., and his brother BENJAMIN [AS] as First Lieut.
of same.
"Recorded in Book II, p. 33, Chester Co., Pa. Certified copy furnished by [A132] -+
Garrett Ellwood1 Brownback.
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 97
Children (5) :
[A12] + Hannah3, b Jan. 3, 1759; d Nov. 5, 1811.
[A13] + John3, b Aug. 8, 1761 ; (/ Dec. 16, 1838.
[A14] + Peter3, ft Apr. 3, 1764; (/ July 9, 1834.
[A15] + Benjamin3, b May 7, 1768; d March 20, 1837.
[A16] + Susanna3, b July 5, 1772; d May 7, 1856.
[A7] CATHARINE2 BRUMBACH— BRUMBACK ([Al] Gerhard1)
after her father's death in Jacob Munshozcer, and to this union were born three
sons, and perhaps two daughters. The descendants of their branch of the
family are numerous, and they live mostly about the old homestead in the
Schuylkill valley. They are engaged in farming, in various trades and busi-
ness pursuits. Jacob Munshower owned a large farm which occupied the
present site of Spring City. Gerhard1 willed to his daughter Catharine some
household goods, a horse and several cows, and thirty pounds sterling in cash.
[A9] HENRY3 BROWNBACK ([A5] Benjamin2, Gerhard1) m Eliza-
beth Shaner.
Children (2):
[A17] Henry4.
[A18] John 4.
[A10] JOHN3 BROWNBACK ([5] Benjamin2, Gerhard1) m Ella Par-
ker; they lived on the ridge, or "Tavern tract."
Children (6):
[A31] Henry4.
[A32] Mary4 ("Polly"), b Dec. 31, 1781; (/ 1859; unm.
[A33] John4, b May 7, 1783; d Dec. 7, 1878; m Eleanor -.
[A34] Rebecca4, b 1792; d May 11, 1865; unm.
[A35] + Elizabeth4, d 1847 ; m John S. Messimer.
[A36] + Edward4, b Dec. 19, 1799; d April (Sept. ?) 16, 1845.
[All] EDWARD3 BROWNBACK ([A5] Benjamin2, Gerhard1) b
1766; Hi Susanna De Frain, b July 5, 1765, and d Dec. 12, 1853, dau Peter
and Eve De Frain, b Aug. 5, 1733, and d March 23, 1782; latter buried at
Lower Hill Ref. Church. Peter De Frain served as "private in Capt. Ed-
ward Parker's Co., 2d Battn., Chester Co. Mil., Aug. 5, 1776, Thos. Hockley,
Col." *
•Vol. V, Pa. Arch., 5th Series. See also [A14] for further services.
y» BRUMHACH FAMILIES
Edward3 d Nov. 17, 1799, and was bur. at Brownback's Ch. His widow
later m [A14] PETER3 BROWNBACK.
One son:
[A42] + Edward4, h June 10, 1798; d Dec. 15, 1858.
[A12] HANNAH3 BROWNBACK ([A6] Henry2, Gerhard1) b Jan. 3,
1759; d Nov. 5, 1811; in Casper Snyder. They are buried at the Lower Hill
Ref. Ch., located on Ridge Road above -Phoenixville, Chester Co., Pa. —
an old church which was used as a hospital for wounded Revolutionary soldiers.
Children (6), surname Snyder:
i Henry4.
ii Mary4, m Jones Pennypacker.
iii Benjamin, d y.
iv Thomas4, m Elizabeth Shipley.
v Elizabeth4, m John Trinly.
vi Susanna4, in Casper Francis.
[A13] JOHN3 BROWNBACK ([A6] Henry2, Gerhard1) b Aug. 8,
1761, in West Vincent Twp., Chester Co., Pa.; d Dec. 16, 1838; m Margaret
De Frain, b Nov. 26, 1763; d March 12, 1828; dau of Peter and Eve Be From;
sister of Susanna who m (1) EDWARD3 BROWNBACK [All], and (2)
PETER3 BROWNBACK [A14J.
John3 served as a Col. of Militia in the War of 1812, and both himself
and w were bur. at Brownback's Ch.
Children (10):
[A20] + Elizabeth4, & Jan. 5, 1795; d March 19, 1870.
[A21] + John4, b May 29, 1800; d Oct. 12, 1821.
[A22] + Henry4, b June 13, 1802; d June 18, 1893.
[A23] + Rebecca4, b July 19, 1804; d April 28, 1885.
[A24] + William4, b Sept. 19, 1806.
[A25] + Jesse4, d June 30, 1898.
[A26] + Mary4.
[A27] + Hannah4.
[A28] + Sarah4.
[A291 + Catharine4.
[A14] PETER3 BROWNBACK ([A6] Henry2, Gerhard1) b April 3.
1764; (/ July 9, 1834; m (1) ; m (2) Susanna De Frain, b July 5,
1765; dau. Peter and Eve De Frain, and widow of [All] EDWARD3
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMHACH 99
BROWNBACK'; she d Dec. 12, 1853, aged 88 yrs., and was bur. at Brown-
back's Ch.
Peter3 Brownback's daily journal" of the period covering Sept., 1794,
gives the events of the march from home to Downingtown, Harrisburgh, etc.,
during the "Whiskey insurrection." He was Adj. Gen. and commaiided the
battalion. He also sawed out and made gun stocks* for the Government in
the old log shop which stood in the vineyard upon the old farm.
When the Revolutionary troops marched from Valley Forge they stopped
at the home of Peter De Frain on the "Ridge road" and Susanna helped her
mother, Eve De Frain, to bake bread for the troops. The British followed
them ; the Revolutionary troops left De Frain's at midnight, crossing the
Schuylkill river at Parker's Ford and going on to Germantown, where the
battle was fought.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN PETER BROWNBACK [AH] AND FREDERICK SMITH,
JAN. 1, 1805."
Articles of agreement made and Concluded on the first Day of January in the year of
Our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and five; By and Between PETER BRUMBACK
of Vincent Township Chester County and state of Pennsylvania of the one part and FRED-
ERICK SMITH of Coventry Township County and State aforesaid of the other part -\ 1 — u
PETER BRUMBACK + + Term of one year to commence from the first Day of April
Next all that Plantation farm and Tavern House now in his Tenure recerving as is herein-
after recerved first the said PETER BRUMBACK doth recerve Two front Rooms in the
said House one on the lower floor and one on the upper floor both next to the Road at the
North West corner of the said house -L -j- he also recerves a piece of meadow, from a
watering ditch running to the land of the late HENRY BRUMBACK Deceased [A6], Ex-
tending from the same along the Bushes to the lot of GEORGE HALL'S Next adjoining
the afforesaid lands or the so called INDIAN FIELD, he also recerves the Water right
which is recerved by a former Contract to the estate of HENRY* BRUMBACK JUNR.
Deceased [A9].
The said Frederick Smith -j 1 (- agree to pay to the said Peter Brumback -| 1- the
sum of Eighty Dollars Exclusive of the covenants hereinafter mentioned first the said Fred-
erick Smith is' to pay all the Taxes Assessed -j 1 — u to clear the Bushes out of the meadow
-)- -j- 4- to repair and make the fence of a New from the Ground round the meadow to the
field now in tenure of BENJAMIN3 BRUMBACK [A15] and half the middle fence between
that field and the meadow and repair the other fences where necessary he is to deliver to
RACHEL BRUMBACK'1 half a tun of Bank hay and hall the third Part of her firewood
during said term -| — | 1- he is not to cut or destroy any green Timber for fuel while there
is dead Timber to supply the same or if the case requires Green timber to be cut the said
Peter Brumback is to Show and direct the same -j — (- -f-
Peter Brownback [Seal]
Frederick Smith [Seal]
Witnesses:
Anthony Shaffer
Abrm. Fertig
Children (3) :
[A39] + Peter4, b May 22, 1802; d April 20, 1882.
•B»th preserved br [AI32] Garrett Ellwood' Brownback. See also [A13].
'Preserved by [AI32] Garrett Ellwood5 Brownback. Notice "Brumback" in body of
agiecment and "Brownback" in signature — also the careful preservation or "conscrTHtion" of
the trees.
'First w of [AH] Peter8 Brownback.
100 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[A40] John4, b Sept. 20, 1804; d Sept. 27, 1813; unm.
[A41] + Jesse4, b March 18, 1807 ; d Aug. 3, 1899.
[A15] BENJAMIN3 BROWNBACK ([A6] Henry2, Gerhard1) b May
7, 1768; m Elizabeth Grubb, b Dec. 19, 1767; dau. Nicholas and CatJiarine
(Harzvick) Grubb. They lived in Vincent Twp., Chester Co., Pa., on the [A6]
Henry2 farm. (See [A6] for Benjamin's3 signature, etc.) The latter d
March 20, 1837, and was bur. in Brownback Cem. ; Elizabeth d July 2, 1862,
and was bur. at E. Ringold, O. See Plate 28 — -Washington's Headquarters.
Children (8) :
[A43] + Catharine4, 6 Oct. 11, 1791.
[A44] Benjamin4, b Nov. 19, ; d Nov. 20, 1837; unm.
[A45] + David4, b Aug. 18, 1800.
[A46] Mary4, b Jan. 15, 1803.
[A47] + Henry4, b Oct. 12, 1805.
[A48] + William4, b Jan. 21, 1808.
[A49] Samuel4, b Dec. 14, 1810.
[A50] Elizabeth4, & Dec. 14, 1813.
[A16] SUSANNA3 BROWNBACK ([A6] Henry2, Gerhard1) b July 5,
1772; m Frederick Prizer, b Dec. 9, 1768; lived on a farm in Coventry Twp.,
Chester Co., Pa. Frederick was a member Lutheran Church and d Jan. 27,
1823; Susanna3 d April 7, 1856, aged 83 years 27 days; botli bur. in cemetery
adjoining Brownback Ch.
Children (3), surname Prizer:
i Hannah4, b May 9, 1796; m John Diffendafer, b 1794 and d Oct. 30,
1862; Hannah4 d July 10, 1875; both bur. in cemetery of Brown-
back Ch.
Children (1 s and 7 dau.), surname Diffendafer:
(1) Mary Ann5, b March 1, 1817; d July 1, 1887; m Peter
Brou-er; d May 9, 1901 (5 s and 4 dau.).
(2) Susanna5, b April 2, 1819; d age 80 yrs. 6 mo. 25 ds. ; in
[A39] PETER4 BROWNBACK (3 s and 1 dau.).
(3) Julian5, b July 18, 1827; m John Kulp, b 1817, and d April
29, 1890 (2s and 1 dau.).
(4) Lafayette5, b Sept. 22, 1831 ; d April 1, 1837.
(5) Eliza Ann5, b May 13, 1833; d Sept. 10, 1836.
(6) Sarah E.5, b Aug. 30, 1837; Oct. 28, 1855 m Jacob Y. Reif-
snyder (12 ch.).
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 101
(7) Hannah Lovina5, b July 8, 1840; m Daniel Fry (3 ch.)-
ii John4, b May 29, 1800; (I Oct. 12, 1821 ; m Elizabeth (10 ch.).
iii Henry4, b June 13, 1802; d June 18, 1893 (91 y 5 ds) ; March 13,
1826, m Elizabeth Diffendafer, b Sept. 17, 1803; d Aug. 6, 1881
(77 10 19).
Children (6), surname Prizer:
(1) Sarah5, b Aug. 15, 1827; d 1849; m [See A114] URIAH
SEBASTIAN HOOT5 BROWNBACK, b June, 1822; d
Feb., 1878 (2 ch.).
(2) Elizabeth5, b March 20, 1829; in John Prizer (10 ch.).
(3) Leah5, b Jan. 10, 1831 ; in Joseph C. Green, who d March 10,
1906; she lives at Pughtown, Chester Co., Pa. (No ch.)
(4) Hannan5, b Nov. 5, 1832; in Mary A. Berger Wanger (10
ch.).
(5) Susan5, b April 21, 1835; m William M. Staufer (1 ch.).
(6) Esalinda5, b Jan. 20, 1838; d Nov. 13, 1901.
[A20] ELIZABETH4 BROWNBACK ([A13] John3, [A6] Henry2,
Gerhard1) b Jan. 5, 1795, in W. Vincent Twp., Chester Co., Pa.; Jan. 14,
1814, m George Christman, b May 9, 1793, in E. Vincent Township, same
county; son Henry and Susan Keeley Christman. George d June 17, 1866.
aet. 72-8-8 ds, and Elizabeth4 d March 19, 1870, aet. 75-2-14; both bur. at
Zion's Lutheran Church, E. Pikeland Twp., Chester Co., Pa. George was a
farmer, Dem., and member Lutli. Ch.
"Henry Christman private Capt. Hallman's Co., 2d Battn., Chester Co.
Mil., Aug. 12, 1780." '
Children (8), surname Christman:
i Joshua5, b July 2, 1815; d Sept. 9, 1887.
ii Sophia5, b July 29, 1817; d July 25, 1838.
iii Susannah5, b Feb. 12, 1820; d July 29, 1820.
iv Margaret5, b Oct. 25, 1822; unm. ; living,
v Isabella5, 6 March 3, 1825; d Oct. 19, 1849.
vi Elizabeth5, b April 3, 1827 ; d Oct. 23, 1908.
vii John5, b Feb. 16, 1830 ; d Dec. 3, 1905.
viii Hannah5, b Feb. 16, 1830; unm ; living.
[A21] JOHN4 BROWNBACK ([A13] John3, [A6] Henry2, Gerhard1)
b May 29, 1800; d Oct. 12, 1821 ; Ml Hannah Keeley, b May 9, 1796. (It is re-
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102 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
ported that Hannah m (2) John Diffendarfer — see [A16-i] — but there is some
uncertainty about it.)
Children (5) :
[A66] + Oliver Davis5, h Nov. 4, 1822; d Feb. 10, 1906.
[A67] + Holland Keeley% 6 Sept., 1827.
[A68] Mary Magdalene5; unm.
[A69] + Rebecca Kcclcy5, b Sept. 18, 1833.
[A70] Malinda; m Jacob Acker.
[A22] HENRY4 BROWNBACK ([A1S] John3, [A6] Henry2, Gerhard1)
b June 13, 1802; d June 18, 1893; m Catharine Shuler.
Children (4):
[A56] + Lydia5.
[A57] + Margaret5.
[A58] + William5, 6 July 22, 1822; d May 18, 1910.
[A59] + Sophia5, b 1824; d Dec. 20, 1910.
[A23] REBECCA4 BROWNBACK ([A13] John3, [A6] Henry2, Ger-
hard1) b in W. Vincent Twp., Chester Co., Pa., July 19, 1804; Feb. 24, 1831,
m Samuel Stauffer, b July 13, 1803, in the same township ; Samuel d July 16,
1865, and his w d April 28, 1885; both bur. at St. Matthew's Ref. Ch.
Children (6), surname Stauffer:
i Mary C.3, 6 Aug. 26, 1833; m Joseph Friday.
ii Abraham B.5, b March 2, 1835 ; Dec. 26, 1867, m ( 1) Ella E. Shantz,
b May 17, 1844; d Nov. 6, 1869; dau. Isaac and Catherine (Christ-
man) Shantz; Sept. 9, 1875, Abraham m (2) Mary Ada Stauffer,
b Aug. 8, 1854; dau. John M. and Sophia {Penny packer) Stauffer
(2 ch).
iii Sarah A.5, b June 10, 1838 ; d Oct. 7, 1890.
iv John B.5, b Nov. 11, 1840; m Olivia W. Wynne; ad Chester Springs,
Pa., R.R. 2. Ch.: J. Harwin6 ; S. Lillian0; William W.6, d; S.
La Roy6, d; Elsie6, d.
v Samuel Brownback5, 6 Dec. 1, 1844; m CLEMENTINE5 BROWN-
BACK [A131]+.
vi William Brownback5, b Feb. 21, 1847; Sept. 2, 1886, m Clara B.
Danman, b May 30, 1857; dau John and Jane (Barford) Dauman;
merchant; Proh. ; memb. Pres. Ch. ; ad 346 E. Lancaster Ave., E.
Downingtown, Pa. Ch (6) : Edith Jane6 ; Mabel Rebecca6 ; Samuel
Earle6 ; William Danman6 ; Mary Emma6 ; Clara Mildred6.
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 103
[A24] WILLIAM4 BROWNBACK ([A1S] Jolin3, [A6] Henry2, Ger-
Imrd1) b in W. Vincent Twp., Chester Co., Pa., Sept. 19, 1806; d July 28,
1890. He m (1) Eliza Wilson, b 1808; d 1840; tlau John and Mary {White-
side) Wilson; and m (2) Frances M. Burgoin, b Aug. 16, 1812, at North
East, Cecil Co., Md. ; dau John and Hannah (Reed) Burgoin. Wil-
liam4 was a prominent, highly esteemed, and successful farmer; lifelong mem-
ber Ref. Ch.
Children by 1st m (5):
[A78] + Mary5, b Feb. 24, 1829.
[A79] John C. G.5, b Aug. 13, 1830; d May 21, 1881 ; unm.
[A80] + James5, 6 March 4, 1833.
[A81] Wilson5, b Nov. 6, 1836; d March 7, 1837.
[A82] Lewis5, b Nov. 12, 1839; d Nov. 12, 1851.
Children by 2d m (4) :
[A83] + Levi J.6, b Oct. 14, 1843.
[A84] + Orlando Walker5, M.D., b March 23, 1846.
[A85] William Henry5, b Dec. 10, 1848; d Aug. 16, 1858.
[A86] Galena Frances5, b Sept. 25, 1851 ; d July 21, 1853.
[A25] JESSE4 BROWNBACK ([A13] John3, [A6] Henry2, Gerhard1)
m Sarah Keeley, b Nov. 13, 1815; d June 30, 1898. He was called "Pale
Jesse," to distinguish him from the other Jesse4 [A41].
Children (7) :
[A93] Martha5, b Dec. 4, 1840; living.
[A94] Sophia5, b 1843; d
[A95] Morris5, b Aug. 5, 1845.
[A96] George5, b Oct. 25, 1851 ; d
[A97] Davis5, b 1853; living.
[A98] Hannah0, b 1855; living.
[A99] Clara5, b March 19, 1858; living. .
[A26] MARY4 BROWNBACK ([A13] John3, [A6] Henry2, Gerhard1)
til Wayne Emery.
Children (2), surname Emery:
i Abner6 ; ii Augustus5.
[A27] HANNAH4 BROWNBACK ([A13] John3, [A6] Henry2, Ger-
hard1) vi George Ralston.
Children (3), surname Ralston:
i Delilah6; ii John5; iii Sarah5.
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1SUMBACH FAMILIES
[A28] SARAH4 BROWNBACK ([A13] John3, [A6] Henry2, Ger-
hard1) m Henry Emery.
Children (2), surname Emery:
i Davis5 ; ii Elizabeth5.
[A29] CATHARINE4 BROWNBACK ([A18] John3, [A6] Henry2,
Gerhard1) m Samuel Kimes, b Jan. 4, 1802, in W. Pikcland Twp., Chester
Co., Pa. Catharine4 d Aug. 22, 1885, and Samuel April 30, 1888; both bur
at St. Matthew's Ch., Chester Co., Pa.
Children (4), surname Kimes:
i John5, h March 10, 1830; d Aug. 24, 1894.
ii Elizabeth A.5, 6 Jan. 5, 1832; Dec. 30, 1869, m JACOB CHRIST-
MAN5 BROWNBACK [see A128].
iii Jesse Brownback5, b Sept. 26, 1834; m Evaline Graham, b May 31,
1840, at Coatesville, Chester Co., Pa. ; dau. Hamilton and Mary
(Kurtz) Graham; slate miner; Repn. ; memb. Pres. Ch. ; ad 4823
Walton Ave., Phila., Pa.
At the commencement of the Civil War Jesse Brou-nback Kimes resided at
Charlottesville, Va. ; was imprisoned (by order of the Confederate States Gov-
ernment for refusing to take oath of allegiance to said Government) in the
military prisons at Richmond, Va., and Salisbury Garrison, N. C, for over
nine months.
After being released from prison in 1863, he was given a Captain's com-
mission in U. S. Vol., and assigned to duty, Co. F, 109th U. S. Colored In-
fantry. 3d Brig., 1st Div., Mil. Dist. of Eastern Kentucky. Sept., 1864,
transferred with regiment to 18th Army Corps, Army of the James, Virginia.
Dec, 1864, was detailed Act. Asst. Adj. Gen. of 1st Brig., 2d Div., 25th Army
Corps, Army of the James, then engaged in sieges of Richmond and Peters-
burg, Va.
On the campaign to Appomattox, ending with surrender of General Lee's
Army, April 9, 1865, his Division was transferred to the Sixth Corps, Army of
the Potomac. His regiment was transferred Ma}', 1865, to Dist. of Rio
Grande, Texas, Army of Observation; detailed Asst. Insp. Gen. on Staff of
Brev., Brig. Gen. Shaw, Indianola, Texas. Oct., 1865, was detailed Act. Asst.
Q. M. in charge Q. M. depot, Matagorda Bay, Texas. Mustered out of service
with regiment at Port Lavacca, Texas, Feb. 6, 1866.
Children (2):
(1) Horace6, b Feb. 27, 1869.
(2) Jessie Evalyn6, b Jan. 24, 1872; 01 Dr. Emery Marvel; ad 811 Pa-
cific Ave., Atlantic City, N. J.
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 105
iv George Christman5 Kimes, b Jan. 12, 1838; m Maria Peterman, b
Aug. 8, 1853 (2 ch).
[A35] ELIZABETH4 BROWNBACK ([A10] John3, [A5] Benjamin2,
Gerhard1) d 1847; m John S. Missimer; farmer; resided in Limerick TNvp.
Children (9), surname Missimer:
i Susanna5, b 1803; d 1883; m John Koons.
ii Matthias5, b 1805; d 1894; unm.
iii Josiah Brownback5, b April, 1808; d 1870; to Catharine Christman,
b Jan., 1814; dau John and Susanna (Schicenk) Christman — 8 ch.,
of whom Rebecca6, b Feb., 1838; m Robert Brooke Evans, a bro
of Emma (Evans) Brownback [see A132].
iv Manoah5, b Nov. 10, 1810; d March 31, 1844; to Hannah Fegley.
v Eleanor5, b 1812; d 1891; m Isaac S. Christman.
vi John B.5, b 1814; (/ 1878; m Cornelia Clemmens.
vii Jacob B.5, b 1816; d 1885; m Harriet Reese.
viii Elizabeth5, 6 1822; d 1890; m Peter Fry.
ix Mary Louisa5, b 1822; d 1824.
[A36] EDWARD4 BROWNBACK ([A10] John3, [A5] Benjmain2,
Gerhard1) b Dec. 19, 1799; TO Elizabeth Geist; lived and d in Chester
Co., Pa.; former d April 16, 1845, and both were bur adjoining Brownback's
Ch., of which they were members.
Children (7):
[A101] John5.
[A102] Mark5.
[A103] Benjamin5.
.[A104] + Edward5.
[A105] Harriet5; unm.
[A106] Catherine5; to Peter Emory.
[A107] Infant, d y.
[A39] PETER4 BROWNBACK ([A14] Peter3, [A6] Henry2, Ger-
hard1) b May 22, 1802; Dec. 13, 1838, m Susanna Diefendeifer, b April 2,
1819; dau John and Hannah (Prizer) Diefendeifer [A16-i]. Peter4 was a
farmer and merchant ; Repn. ; member Ger. Ref. Ch. ; lived at Brownback's
Corner, E. Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa., where he (/ April 20, 1882, and
where Susanna d Oct. 27, 1899.
Children (4):
[A109] Madison5, b June 24, 1840; d March 10, 1864; unm.
106 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[A110] + Franklin5, b March 8, 1843; d May 15, 1907.
[Alii] + Irvin5, b Sept. 2, 1816.
[A112] + Almiranda5, b Dec. 14, 18.53.
[A41] JESSE* BROWNBACK ([A14] Peter3, [A6] Henry2, Gerhard1)
b March 18, 1807, at Bethel, Chester Co., Pa.; m Dec. 27, 1832, Elizabeth
Christman, b Oct. 18 1812, in Vincent Twp. ; dau Jacob and Margaret {Evans)
Christman. Elizabeth d June 21, 1853, and Jesse4 d Aug. 3, 1899. Jesse4
was a practical and successful fanner and cabinet maker; Repn. ; member Ref.
Ch., and one of the first directors of the Natl. Bk. of Pottstown, Pa.
Col. Jacob Christman, father of Elizabeth, was an extensive land owner*
and a prominent citizen of Chester Co., Pa. During the days of general mus-
ters he was prominent in military affairs (Col. of Militia). He was a member
of Luth. Ch. ; ch were: Jacob, Henry, Susan, and Elizabeth.
Children (11):
[A125] + Edith5, b Oct. 18, 1833; d May 18, 1908.
[A126] + Margaret5, b Sept. 9, 1835; d Sept. 18, 1895.
[A127] + Lewis Christman5, b Jan. 29, 1837.
[A128] + Jacob Christman5, b April 3, 1840 [See A29-ii].
[A129] Theodore5, b Oct. 29, 1841 ; d Dec. 7, 1842.
[A130] + Penrose Wiley5, 6 Oct. 17, 1843.
[A131] + Clementine5, b Aug. 15, 1845.
[A132] + Garrett Ellwood5, b Dec. 27, 1846.
[A133] + Annie Evans5, b March 25, 1848.
[A134] + Martha Evans5, b May 18, 1850.
[A135] + Frederick W.5, b June 3, 1853.
[A42] EDWARD4 BROWNBACK ([All] Edward3, [A5] Benjamin2,
Gerhard1) b June 10, 1798; m Margaret Root, dau Sebastian Hoot, b Dec. 1,
1800. Edward4 d Dec. 15, 1858, and Margaret d Aug. 16, 1885; both were
buried at Bethel Methodist Church.
Children (12) :
[A113] + Edward5, b July 10. 1820.
[A114] + Uriah Sebastian Root5, b June, 1822; d 1879.
[A115] Rachel Luretta5, & Aug. 1, 1824; (/ Dec. 9, 1897.
[A116] Susanna5, in (1) James Setzler; (2) John Garber.
[A117] Enos Marshall5, & 1828; d 1829.
•Assessment of Frederick Twp. for 1776 shows Jacob Christman was there taxed for
160 a., 3 horses, 4 cows. — The Pcrkiomcn Region, Vol. I, p. 69.
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 107
[A118] Mary Rosanna5, b Aug. 17, 1830: Hi (1) William B. Walton; (2)
James Sampson.
[A119] + Lewis Washington5, & Jan. 12, 1831.
[A120] Edith Matilda0, b Nov., 183—; d Jan. 5, 1897; m (1) Joseph
Vanler; (2) Stephen Wright.
[A121] Noah5.
[A122] Stephen Sylvester5 ; unm.
[A123] Margaret Sophia5, 6 March 17, 1840 ; m David Finkbiner.
[A124] + Malinda Sabina5, b June 4, 1843.
[A43] CATHARINE4 BROWNBACK ([A15] Benjamin3, [A6]
Henry2, Gerhard1) b Oct. 11, 1791; m Abraham Weiant.
Children* (7), surname Weiant:
i David5, ii Elizabeth5, iii Enos5, iv Josiah5.
v William5:
(1) S. B.6 Weiant, Assumption, 111.
(2) and (3) Daughters in Ohio,
vi Rebecca5, vii Sarah5.
[A45] DAVID4 BROWNBACK ([A15] Benjamin3, [A6] Henry2, Ger-
hard1) b Aug. 18, 1800, in E. Vincent Twp., Chester Co., Pa.; Jan. 15, 1829,
m Elizabeth Rhoads, b Oct. 27, 1797; dau Daniel Rhoads'. David4 d May 6,
1861, and his w June 19, 1881 ; both bur. at Brownback's Ch.
Children (4):
[A136] Sarah5, b July 16, 1831 ; d May 18, 1864; m George Cadwalader.
[A137] Lavina5, 6 xVug. 26, 1834; d April 1, 1906; m Jonas Dehaven,
[A138] + William5, b Oct. 19, 1836.
[A139] Catharine5.
[A47] HENRY4 BROWNBACK ([A15] Benjamin3, [A6] Henry2, Ger-
hard1) b Oct. 12, 1805; d April 17, 1892; m Rebecca Zepp, b Oct. 6, 1811, in
Pa.; d and bur. at Tower Hill. Shelby Co., 111. Henry4 was a farmer; Dem. ;
member Ref. Ch. in Pa., but in the absence of such in new home united with
U. B. Ch.
Children (8):
[A143] + Edwin5, b May 12, 1837.
[A144] + Elizabeth5, b March 25, 1839; d Sept., 1900; m David Jester.
•[A155] Sand. H.' Brownback of Assumption, 111., says that William' (V) was the only
one to marry.
108
BRUMUACH FAMILIES
[A145] + Jolin Benjamin'', b April 8, 1842; d Nov. 19, 1904.
[AUG] Sophia5, b Oct. 18, 1843; d Oct. 16, 1853.
[A147] + William Henry5, b April 22, 1845.
[A148] + David Alexander5, b March 27, 1847.
[A149] + Jacob Malin5, b Oct. 2(5, 1849.
[A150] + Joseph Marien5, b Oct. 16, 1853.
[A48] WILLIAM4 BROWNBACK ([A15] Benjamin3, [A6] Henry2,
Gerhard1) b Jan. 21, 1808; m Sarah Shutt, b July 11, 1867; dau John
Shutt. William4 d June 22, 1848, at Pickway, 0., and his w d July 11,
1867; both bur at E. Ringgold, Pickway Co., 0.; carpenter; Dem. ; member
Ref. Ch.
Children ( 6—2 inf) :
[A152] + Malinda5, b July 20, 1834 ; d May 2, 1862.
[A153] Eliza5, b Jan. 20, 1836; d April 6, 1859; m John Brentigam.
(No ch).
[A154] Sarah Alice5, b Oct. 22, 1839; d April 15, 1860. (No ch).
[A155] + Samuel H.5, b Jan. 21, 1843.
[A56] LYDIA5 BROWNBACK ([A22] Henry4, [A13] John3, [A6]
Henry2, Gerhard1) m Nathan Pcnnypacker; residence, Lincoln, Placer Co., Cal.
Children (2), surname Pennypacker:
i Emma6, ii Pierce6.
[A57] MARGARET5 BROWNBACK ([A22] Henry4, same ancestry
as [A56]) m Dr. Arnold Yarned; residence, Lincoln, Cal.
Children (2), siirname Yarnal: •
i Janet A. Cole6, ii Granville", d.
[A58] AYILLIAM5 BRUMBACK" ([A22] Henry4, [A13] John3, [A6]
Henry2, Gerhard1) b in Chester Co., Pa., July 22, 1832; m Rebecca Ridge,
dau of Elizabeth (Wood) Ridge of Va. Rebecca d April, 1884, at Piper City,
Ford Co., 111., and was bur. near Chatsworth, 111.; William5 d May 18, 1910,
at Lincoln, Placer Co., Cal. He had lived at Arlington and Piper City, 111. ;
Herington, Ivans., and near Corning, Cal.
"VETERAN MASON DIES."
After a lingering illness, William Brumbock died at his home in Lincoln May 18th, 1910.
•His wife came from Va., where "Brumbach" became "Brumbaek," which latter spelling
he adopted upon his removal to 111. in 1855.
"The News of Lincoln, l'lacer Co., Cal.
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 109
Mr. Brumback was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, July 22, 1832. Deceased was a
widower, his wife having died twenty-eijrht years ago. He was the father of eight children,
three of whom survive: Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler, of Lincoln; Mrs. II. W. Hyde, of Brookings,
S. Dak., and Miss Cora Brumback, also of Lincoln. He had been a farmer, also a merchant,
and was a man of sterling integrity and generous to a fault. Mr. Brumback was a man of
great industry and successful in business until sickness compelled him to give up his labors,
since which time his two faithful (laughters have devotedly cared for him. Deceased had been
a member of the Masonic order for twenty-five years. He has left a legacy of well doing to
cheer the hearts of his sorrowing daughters. The funeral was held at his home Thursday
afternoon, Rev. C. C. Cragin officiating. At the grave the Masons took charge and tenderly
laid to rest all that was mortal of another brother who has gone before. Mrs. Walter Jansen,
Mrs. M. W. Hogle and Mrs. Frank L. Sanders rendered appropriate hymns."
Children (8) :
[A175] Lusette Ridge6, b 1847 ; d 1870; m William E. Lyons.
[A176] Sophia0, d y.
[A177] Elizabeth Ridge0 ; m Fowler, Lincoln, Cal.
[A178] Jane6, d y.
[A179] + Anna Ridge6, b Dec. 5, 1853.
[A180] Iva Van Fossen6, d ; m John Mitchell; (5 ch) .
[A181] Cora May6, unm; Lincoln, Cal.
[A182] Horace Lincoln, d at Arlington, 111.
[A59] SOPHIA5 BROWNBACK ([A22] Henry*, same ancestry as
[A56]) b 1824; d Dec. 20, 1910; m David Buck-waiter; lived at Lincoln, Cal.
Children (3), surname Buck-waiter:
i Elwood6, d; ii Anna B.°, d; iii Addie0, Phoenixville, Pa.
[A66] OLIVER DAVIS5 BROWNBACK ([A21] John4, [A13] John3.
[A6] Henry2, Gerhard^ b in Upper Uwchland Twp., Chester Co., Pa., Nov.
4, 1822; d Feb. 10, 1906, and bur at Ivy Hill Cem., Mt. Airy, Phila, Pa.; m
Hannah Leggctt, b May 26, 1823, in Marsh Twp., Chester Co., Pa.; d Nov.
17, 1903; dau John and Sophia (Kurtz) Leggctt. Oliver5 was a retired mill
owner; Dem. ; memb. Pres. Ch.
Children (3) :
[A163] Anna6, b Dec. 19, 1855; d Feb. 20, .
[A164] Ella Louise6, b Sept. 24, 1858.
[A165] + Evalyn6, b Aug. 31, 1861.
[A67] HOLLAND KEELEY5 BROWNBACK ([A21] John4, same an-
cestry as [A66]) b Sept., 1827, in Chester Co., Pa.; d May 13, 1899, at
Downingtown, Pa.; Dec. 6, 1854, m Margaret Fetters, b June 30, 1827, and d
July 17, 1906; bur. St. Matthew's Luth. Cem.; dau John and Mary (Sloycr)
Fetters; farmer; member Luth. Ch.
110 BRUMDACH FAMILIES
Children (3):
[A166] + George Francis6, b Nov. 12, 1855.
[A167] + JohnH.6
[A168] + Hannah Mary0, b June 14, 1862.
[A69] REBECCA KEELEY5 BROWNBACK ([A21] John4, same an-
cestry as [A66]) b Sept. 18, 1833; Dec. 25, 1866, m Abram Fetters, b Sept.
17, 1828, at Lionville, Chester Co., Pa. ; d Aug. 23, 1893, and bur. St. Mat-
thew's Ref. Ch. ; s Samuel and Mary (Acker) Fetters; farmer; member
Ref. Ch.
Children (2), surname Fetters:
i John6, b Oct. 19, 1867 ; d Sept. 10, 1885.
ii Horace6, 6 Nov. 1, 1871.
[A78] MARY5 BROWNBACK ([A24] William4, [A13] John3, [A6]
Henry2, Gerhard1) b Feb. 24, 1829; Jan. 15, 1851, m John Mosteller, b Feb.
24, 1824 ; both b in West Vincent Twp., Chester Co., Pa. ; s Henry and Mar-
garet (Sheneman) Mosteller; John d March 31, 1907, and was bur. at St.
Matthew's Ref. Ch., St. Vincent, Pa.; farmer; Dem. ; memb. Ref. Ch.
Children (3), surname Mosteller:
i Clinton Knipe6, b July 19, 1853; m Elizabeth Lumis; res West Ches-
ter, Pa.
Children (2) :
(1) Iva May7.
(2) Mary7.
ii William H— .«, M.D., b March 21, 1859; m Mary DetwUer Custer,
b Sept. 13, 1864, in Worcester Township, Montgomery Co., Pa. ;
daughter David and Margaret (Detwiler) Custer. He at-
tended the public schools, Ursinus College (1873-74), Edgefield
Institute, Pickering Institute (1879-80), and graduated (M.D.) in
Class of '84 from Med. Dept. of Univ. of Pa. He located in Phoenix-
ville, Chester Co., Pa., Oct. 1, 1884, where he is actively en-
gaged in the general practice of medicine. Member of Chester Co.
Med. Soc. for a number of years: Burgess of Phoenixville, 1893;
Pres. Phoenixville Bd. of Health. In politics he is Dem. and was
Pres. of Dem. Club for 8 yrs., candidate for Pa. Leg. and Sen., 1896-
1900, and for Rec. of Deeds (Independent ticket) in 1906. Lecturer
Ursinus College on "Hygiene and Sociology." He has always been
much interested in S. S. work, and for over 18 yrs. has been Supt. of
the Ref. Ch. S. S. (Phoenixville) ; S. S. teacher for over 27 yrs.
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 111
Pres. and Historian of "The Gerhard Brumbach (Brownback)
Memorial Association," and one of its active incorporators and work-
ers. The author acknowledges extensive assistance received from
him in the preparation of this section of the work. (Illustration.)
Children (2) :
(1) Margaret Custer7, b March 22, 1896.
(2) William David7, b June 13, 1899.
iii James BrownbackG, b Aug. 9, 1868; in Melinda Dexcees; farmer; lives
in West Vincent Twp., Chester Co., Pa.
Children (4):
(1) Dewees7.
(2) Sarah Dewees7.
(3) Clinton7.
(4) James Paul7.
[A80] JAMES5 BROWNBACK ([A 24] William4, same ancestry as
[A78]) b March 4, 1833, at Birchrunville, W. Vincent Twp., Chester Co., Pa. ;
Dec. 12, 1857, m Eleanor S. March, b Sept. 6, 1838, at Lawrenceville
(Parkerford), Chester Co., Pa.; dau Michael and Susanna (Christ-
man) March. After obtaining a common school education, he followed
agricultural pursuits for eight years, taught five years in the public schools of
his county, and in 1865 engaged in the foundry business. The firm of "March-
Sisler Co.," with which he was connected, moved across the river to Linfield
and built at the latter point in 1866; 1868 he purchased the interest of Henry
C. March in "March & Church"; 1889 the "March-Brownback Stove Co." of
Pottstown, Pa., was incorporated, and he became its first president, thus con-
tinuing until 1896, when he resigned; continued as director until 1908, when he
was succeeded in the directorate by his s [A188] William Michael0 Brownback.
In company with William March and J. Keeley, in 1872, he purchased
the Dauphin Co., Pa., furnace, which they owned and operated for two years.
James5 was a director in several other companies ; for a number of years he
served as trustee of Ursinus College, and also as school director. He retired
from active business and lived in Linfield, Pa., where he d from heart disease
Jan. 4, 1909.
James5 has been described as "always an active man of affairs, he was
widely known and highly esteemed." He was an ardent religious worker, being
a member of the Ref. Ch. ; Repn. ; member of Masonic Lodge, Commandery
and Chapter, of Phoenixville, Pa.
Children (3) :
[A186] + Ada Eliza0, /> March 6, 1859.
112 DRUMBACH FAMILIES
[A187] + Henry March", h Dec. 17, 1860.
[A188] + William Michael0, b Oct. 3, 1863.
[A83] LEVI J.5 BROWNBACK ([A24] William4, same male ancestry
as [A78]) b Oct. 14, 1843, near Birchrunville, Chester Co., Pa., which con-
tinues to be his address, and near which lie resides upon a farm ; member Ref.
Ch. ; 1866 vi Priscilla E. Murray, b in Chester Co.; dau Levi and Eliza (Shin-
gle) Murray.
Children (8):
[A189] Galena F.6, /)/ George Swim-hart.
[A190] Margaret L.6, m Charles Hughes.
[A191] William6, d; m Drake.
[A192] Eliza M.6, m Allie Jieis.
[A193] Mary E.°, m John Guilfor.
[A194] Hannah L.6, m Norman Roland.
[A195] Anna R.6, m Herold Kaleton.
[A196] Jennie6.
[A84] ORLANDO WALKER5 BROWNBACK, M.D. ([A24] William*,
same male ancestors as [A78]) b at Birchrunville, Chester Co., Pa., March 23,
1846; Sept. 15, 1869, m Kate King Baird, b Nov. 2, 1846, at Philadel-
phia, Pa.; dau Alexander and Mary Ann (King) Baird. Dr. Brownback spent
his early days on his fathers farm, attending, the public school about a mile
distant, attended Oakdale Seminary, Pughtown, Pa., and a two years' course
at Franklin and Marshall College; graduated M.D. from Univ. of Pa. March
14, 1867. The following September he located in Pendleton, Madison Co.,
Ind., where he has since continued in active and successful practice of his
profession, attaining high rank therein and in the confidence of the community.
He is a public-spirited and progressive citizen ; has served several years as
school trustee; and since 1887 has been gen. mgr. and secy, of a local natural
gas company.
Dr. Brownback0 was made a Mason in Madison Lodge, No. 44, F. & A.
M., at Pendleton, Ind., Feb. 13, 1874, and advanced step by step until May
28, 1901, he became Grand Master of Masons in Indiana. He became 32 deg.
A. A. S. R. in Dec, 1897. In politics he is Kepn. The picture herewith re-
produced was taken in 1901.
Children (3) :
[A198] Frances8, b Aug. 14, 1870; in Walter Hays, Loogootee, Ind.
[A199] Buinl'', b Dec. 23, 1872; d Dec. 18, 1887.
[A200] Katharine', b April 29, 1877.
114 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[A5] Benjamin2, Gerhard1) b July 10, 1820, in Chester Co., Pa.; d Nov. 12,
1871 ; Sept. 15, 1842, in Hannah Petcrman, b Oct. 27, 1824, in Montgomery
Co., Pa.; dau John and Susanna (Garber) Peterman. Hannah d Feb. 17,
1904, and was bur. at Phoenixvillc, Pa.
One son:
[A258] + Stephen Sylvester6, b Dec. 5, 1845.
[A114] URIAH SEBASTIAN ROOT5 BROWNBACK ([A42] Ed-
ward4, same ancestry as [A113]) b June, 1822; d Feb., 1878; bur at Bethel
Ch.; Aug. 25, 1846, m (1) Sarah Prizer, b Aug. 15, 1827; dau [A16-iiil
Henry and Elizabeth (Diffendafer) Prizer. Dec. 18, 1849, he m (2) Mary
Keesey, b Norristown, Pa., Sept. 12, 1822 (yet living) ; dau Jessie and Jane
(Griffie) Keesey.
Children by 1st m (2) :
[A259] + Webster Prizer6, b Feb. 2, 1847.
[A260] Lovin Prizer6, 6 Feb. 8, 1849; m Elmira Wamshire; (1 ch d y).
Children by 2d m (5) :
[A261] Ellington6, b Jan. 6, 1851.
[A262] + Walton0, 6 July 17, 1852.
[A263] + Doremus6, b Aug. 20, 1855.
[A264] Clarinda6, b Aug., 1854 ; d Dec. 21, 1856.
[A265] + Hickman6, b Oct. 14, 1858.
[A266] + Laura Virginia6, b Feb. 17, 1860.
[A119] LEWIS WASHINGTON5 BROWNBACK ([A42] Edward4,
same ancestry as [A113]) 6 Jan. 12, 1831; d Dec. 31, 1871; m Maria Ash-
man; dau Peter and Dorothy (Huhn) Ashman of Philadelphia. Lewis5
was a produce salesman ; Rcpn. ; member Meth. Ch.
One daughter:
[A267] + Eudora Virginia6, b Oct. 3, 1861.
[A124] MALINDA SABINA5 BROWNBACK ([A42] Edward4, same
ancestry as [A113]) b June 4, 1843, in E. Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa.;
Sept. 5, 1865, m William- M. Swindells, b Nov. 29, 1843, at Maple, Cheshire
Co., England, and d Sept. 9, 1896, at Ocean Grove, N. J. ; bur. Mt. Zion Cem.,
Pottstown, Pa.; s Jamss and Margaret (Hoivc) Szcindells. Rev. William
Swindells came from England in 1853. began preaching in 1860; first charge
was at Churchtown, Pa., and was minister in M. E. Ch. for thirty-six yrs. ;
editor of Philadelphia Methodist for two yrs.; D.D. was conferred upon him
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 115
by Dickinson College in 1887. Malinda8 lives at 3423 N. 17th St., Phila-
delphia, Pa.
Children (4), surname Swindells:
i Florence May0, 6 July 16, 1S66; »1
ii Rosanna Bunting6, b Oct. 25, 1868.
iii William Milton0, 6 Nov. 13 ,1870; d Aug. 31, 1871.
iv Edward James6, b Nov. 18, 1872; m
v Walton Creadick0, b Dec. 20, 1876.
[A125] EDITH3 BROWNBACK ([A41] Jesse*, [A14] Peter3, [A6]
Henry2, Gerhard1) b Oct. 18, 1833; d May 18, 1908; m Nathan P. Yeager.
Children (7), surname Yeager:
i Oscar6.
ii David6.
iii Ida6, m Potter.
iv John Brumback6, b June 9, 1862; m Emma A. Miller (7 ch.).
v Elizabeth6,
vi Delia6,
vii Jesse6.
[A126] MARGARET5 BROWNBACK ([A41] Jesse4, same ancestry as
[A125]) b Sept. 9, 1835; m Washington F. Setzler. Margaret5 stepped upon
a nail, and d from lockjaw Sept. 18, 1895.
Children (3), surname Setzler:
i Hart6, d y.
ii Adaline6, d y.
iii Horace6, m
[A127] LEWIS CHRISTMAN5 BROWNBACK ([A41] Jesse4, same
ancestry as [A125]) b in E. Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa., Jan. 29, 1837;
April 30, 1867, m Elmira Grubb, b Feb. 13, 1843; dau George and Mariah
Grubb of Frederick Twp., same Co. ; educated in the public schools ; as-
sisted upon his father's farm, working upon shares for six years ; May 12,
1874, removed to the farm of George Grubb in E. Vincent Twp., which highly
cultivated farm of SI a. became the property of his w upon Mr. Grubb's d,
Aug. 31, 1874; Repn.; member Ref. Ch. ; address Spring City, Pa.
Children (4):
[A231] George Grubb6, b July 23, 1872.
[A232] Jennie Manola6, b Aug. 26, 1874; d Feb. 6, 1875.
116 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[A2S3] Emma E.°. ft Nov. 6, 1876: unm.
[A234] Louis Marion", 6 Jan. 6, 1880.
[A128] JACOB CHRISTMAN5 BROWNBACK ([A41] Jesse4, same
ancestry as [A125]) 6 April 3, 1840; Dec. 30, 1869, m ELIZABETH A.5
KIMES [A29-ii], b Jan. 5, 1852; dau SAMUEL and CATHARINE4
(BROWNBACK) KIMES [A29].
Aug. 5, 1862, Jacob5 enlisted in Co. I, 6th Pa. Cav. ; he was a faithful
soldier, and (1 in the Union service at Cloud Mill, Va., June, 1865.
In 1873 the family purchased a farm of 140 a. in West Pikeland Twp.,
Chester Co. ; ad, Anselma, Chester Co., Pa.
Children (4) :
[A236] Catharine Kimes'5, ft Oct. 1, 1870; m Edwin J. Moses.
[A237] George Roland0, b May 2, 1873; m Susan March.
[A238] Jesse Kimes6.
[A239] Maurice Fussel6, b Nov. 23, 1877 ; m Stella Davis.
[A130] PENROSE WILEY5 BROWNBACK ([A41] Jesse4, same an-
cestry as [A125]) b Oct. 17, 1843; m Catherine Stroud, b Nov. 26, 1844; dau
Edward and Susan (Hct trick) Stroud. Edward was a brick manufacturer
and also engaged in the draying business in Reading, Pa., where he d 1878,
and where his w d Aug. 12, 1907.
In early life Penrose5 was a carpenter and an excellent mechanic; he was
director of Spring City (Pa.) National Bank for many years; and for about*
40 years he conducted a general merchandise store at Linfield, Pa., part of
the time being associated with his brother, [A132] Garrett Ellwood5 Brown-
back. Owing to paralysis he retired from active business in 1908. During
his active life he was much interested and active in church and S. S. work;
member Ger. Ref. Ch. ; ad, Linfield, Pa.
Children (2):
[A241] Elsie Eugenia0, h Jan. 8, 1882.
[A242] Maud Stroud0, b Sept. 16, 1884.
[A131] CLEMENTINE5 BROWNBACK ([A41] Jesse4, same ancestry
as [A125]) b Aug. 18, 1845; Dec. 1, 1868, at Chester Springs, Pa., m Sam-
uel Brownback5 Stauffer [A23-v], b Aug. 15, 1845; farmer; memb. Ger. Ref.
Ch. ; res. Birchrunville, Chester Co., Pa. (No ch.)
[A132] GARRETT ELLWOOD5 BROWNBACK ([A411 Jesse4, same
ancestry as [A125]) b Dec. 27, 1846, at East Coventry, Chester Co., Pa., on
DESCENDANTS OK GERHARD BHUMBACH 117
the original tract bought by [Al] Gerhard1 in Vincent Tup. ; reared upon
the farm; while extensively interested in other enterprises, he has gradually
extended his landed interests and owns seven fine farms, containing 600 acres ;
he takes pleasure in retaining as part of his tracts 220 a. in Chester Co., to
which there has never been a deed excepting the original patent" from Penn,
Proprietor of Pennsylvania. He attended the local public schools, the Guldin
Sch. (Pughtown), and briefly at Millersville State Nor. Sch., and his practical
belief in education is shown in the thorough educational and business training
given to all his children.
In 1867 he left the farm and entered into a partnership with his brother,
[A130] Penrose Wiley5 Brownback, and they conducted a general merchandise
store at Linfield, Pa. In 1870 lie there built a block for store purposes, where
his brother continued in business until his retirement in 1908. In 1876 Garrett5
took over the general store and conducted it alone until 1887, when he sold it
to [A130] Penrose5, and began his present extensive creamery business. He
mastered the details of the latter business, erected a fine creamery in 1887 at
Linfield, and gradually enlarged the business until he owns and operates 12
creameries at various points in Eastern Pa. These are equipped with the best
machinery and have a daily output of 4.000 lbs. of "Golden butter." This and
other dairy products he sells through wholesale and retail trade at Ridge Ave.
Market, Phila, Pa. ; Atlantic City and Cape May, N. J., and in New York.
Reliability of products, absolute personal integrity, a pleasing personal ad-
dress, and close application to business have resulted in his extensive business
success and diversified interests.
Mr. Brownback is Secy.-Treas. Linfield Cold Storage & Ice Co. ; Treas.
Linfield Elec. Light Co. ; V.-P. Royersford Trust Co. ; director Girard Ave.
Title & Trust Co., and director Ridge Ave. Market Co., both in Phila. He is
Treas. Gerhard Brumbach (Brownback) Memorial Assn.; one of its incorpor-
ators, and a moving spirit in its activities. See footnote p. 73.
Jan. 20, 1874, Garrett5 m Emma Evans, b Aug. 30, 1848; dau Maj.
Thomas Brook and Mary A. (ScJucrnk) Evans. Mrs. Brownback is a gradu-
ate of Pennsylvania Female College, and has been an active "help-mate" in all of
her husband's many activities.
In 1897 Mr. Brownback erected his fine stone residence in Linfield, Pa.,
and, because of its fine architecture and the happy home life which therein
exists to his personal knowledge, the author has caused two good views of the
said building to be reproduced herein.
The family have all united with the Ger. Ref. Ch. (Mrs. Brownback,
•See Plate 19.
118 BKUMBACH FAMILIES
however, is member Luth. Ch.), and mostly attend services at the old Brown-
back Church", elsewhere described, of which the subject of this sketch is an
elder. Politically the family are Repn. ; Mr. Brownback is a member of the
various Masonic bodies (32 deg.), and member of Penna. Hist. Soc. ; ad. Lin-
field, Pa.
Children (9):
[A244] + Mary Elizabeth6, b April 15, 1875.
[A245] Harold6, d y.
[A246] Garrett Ellwood6, d y.
[A247] + Caroline Evans6, b May 16, 1879.
[A248] + Charlotte Evans6, 6 Jan. 7, 1881.
[A249] + Garrett Arthur6, b April 30, 1882.
[A250] + Jesse Evans6, b July 19, 1883.
[A251] Thomas Alden6, d y.
[A252] + John Kenneth6, b Oct. 3, 1890.
[A133] ANNIE EVANS3 BROWNBACK ([A41] Jesse4, same ancestry
as [A125]) b March 25, 1848; m J. Franklin Stauffer, b Nov. 20, 1845; s
John M. and Sophia (Pennypacker) Stauffer [See A23-ii] ; farmer; member
Luth. Ch. ; ad. Spring City, Pa., R.R. 2.
One son, surname Stauffer:
i Harry C.6, b Oct. 27, 1884.
[A134] MARTHA EVANS5 BROWNBACK ([A41] Jesse4, same an-
cestry as [A125]) b in Chester Co., Pa., May 18, 1850; Nov. 28, 1872, m
PENROSE WILEY6 BIERBOWER, b Dec. 12, 1849, also in Chester Co.; s
REUBEN and MARY (HARTMAN) BIERBOWER [A4-i-(l)]; latter a
great-grand-daughter of [A4] ANNA MARY2 (BROWNBACK) BENNER;
real estate dealer; Repn.; member Ger. Ref. Ch. ; address, 2003 Burt St.,
Omaha, Neb.
Children (3), surname Bicrboicer:
i Harry Claud6 (M.D.), b May 10, 1874; in active service U. S. A. about
10 yrs. ; m Hilda Altimus; ad (1910), Fort Robinson, Neb.
ii Mary Elizabeth6, b Aug. 23, 1876, at Phoenixville, Pa. ; Dec. 22, 1900,
to Orrin Edgar Klapp, b June 1, 1874, at St. Paris, O.; s Jeremiah
and Eliza (Knode) Klapp; occupation, real estate and investments;
res, 833 S. 30th St., Omaha, Neb.
iii Reuben Franklin0, b Feb. 8, 1890.
•See pp. 77-79, and Plates 22-24.
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 119
[A135] FREDERICK W.5 BROWNBACK ([A41] Jesse4, same an-
cestry as [A125]) 6 June 3, 1853; 1876 Hi Elizabeth Barldey, b 1855. He
is the owner of a large ranch near Pony, Madison Co., Mont., where lie is an
extensive dealer in cattle.
Children (4) :
[A253] Frederick W.6, b 1882; m Elizabeth Lyon.
[A254] J. Eugene0, b March 10, 1885.
[A255] Jesse C.6, b July 18, 1887.
[A256] Flora6, b Oct. 22, 1892.
[A138] WILLIAM"' BROWNBACK ([A45] David4, [A15] Benjamin3,
[A6] Henry2, Gerhard1) b Oct. 19, 1836, in E. Vincent Twp., Chester Co.,
Pa.; Nov. 4, 1862, »i Mary R. Biclchart, b Dec. 6, 1840, at Pughtown, Chester
Co., Pa.; dau Christian and Mary (Boughter) Bickhurt; carpenter; ad. Spring
City, Chester Co., Pa.
Children (7) :
[A271] Emma Jane0, b March 28, 1865; m Charles Heiter.
[A272] Mary Ella0, b Oct. 6, 1866; m Thomas A. Harbison.
[A273] + Franklin6, b March 23, 1869.
[A274] Harvey6, b July 24, 1871 ; m Eva Light.
[A275] Catharine6, b May 9, 1874; m Horace Mowrey.
[A276] Clara E.6, b April 19, 1877; m Luther Mauger.
[A277] Arthur6, b Aug. 15, 1880; m Loie Oberholtzer.
[A143] EDWARD A.5 BROWNBACK ([A47] Henry4, [A15] Ben-
jamin3, [A6] Henry2, Gerhard1) b May 12, 1837; Sept. 22, 1860, m Eliza
Ann Liston, dau Oliver Perry and Mary Ann (Riley) Liston; res. Pleasant
Plains, Sangamon Co., 111.
Children (7) :
[A278] Rebecca Elnora0, b Aug. 5, 1861 ; d July 20, 1868.
[A279] Henry Oliver0, b Jan. 24, 1862; ad. Ashland, 111.
[A280] James Carey0, b Nov. 5, 1865; ad. Pleasant Plains, 111.
[A281] Inf. s, b May 10, 1867 ;'d May 22, 1867.
[A282] + Mary Alta8, b May 12, 1869; m R. A. Irwin, Pleasant Plains, 111.
[A283] Charles Edward0, b April 7, 1873; ad. 520 S. 4th St., Springfield, 111.
[A284] Eda Amanda6, 6 Jan. 27, 1875 ; ad. Pleasant Plains, 111.
[A144] ELIZABETH5 BROWNBACK ([A47] Henry*, same ancestry
as [A143]) b March 25, 1839; d Sept., 1900; m David Jester, b about 1837;
IxU BRUMHACH FAMILIES
s Stephen and Ann Elizabeth (McDonald) Jester; farmer; both members Bap.
Cli. ; ad. of the family, Tower Hill, Shelby Co., 111.
Children (7), surname Jester:
i John Henry6, b April, 1860.
ii Melissa6, b Jan., 1862; m Douglas Higgins; (Cal.)
iii William6, b April, 1864.
iv Ida Ellen6, b May, 1866; m Joseph Parr; (Missouri),
v Eliza0, b March, 1868; m Bert Hemphill.
vi Charles6, b March, 1868; unm.
vii Otis6, b April, 1871 ; unm.
[A145] JOHN BENJAMIN5 BROWNBACK ([A47] Henry*, same an-
cestry as [A143]) b April 8, 1842; d Nov. 19, 1904; Sept. 12, 1863, m Xancy
Ellen Liston, b Aug. 1, 1845 at Terra Haute, Ind. ; sister of Eliza Liston, who
m [A143].
Children (8) :
[A285] Oliver Perry6, 6 1868; Corbin, Kans.
[A286] William Carey6, 6 1870 ; Anadarko, Okla.
[A287] Florence6, b 1872; m E. D. Dwncan; Anadarko, Okla.
[A288] Charles Alexander6, b 1874 ; Anadarko, Okla.
[A289] Effie6, 6 1877 ; m Recce Mudd; Walters, Okla.
[A290] Bertha6 ; m De Witt Crosby; Ft. Scott, Kans.
[A291] Jessie6; m Carl Douglass; Anadarko, Okla.
[A292] Henrietta6.
[A147] WILLIAM HENRY5 BROWNBACK ([A47] Henry4, same
ancestry as [A143], b April 22, 1845, near Ringgold, Ohio; 1870 m Lizzie
Decourcy, b in Ky. ; dau Miles Decourcy; stock dealer ; Repn. ; for about
twenty years lived at Edinburg, Christian Co., 111.
[A148] DAVID ALEXANDER5 BROWNBACK ([A47] Henry4, same
ancestry as [A143]) b March 27, 1847. in Fairfield Co., O. ; June 25, 1878,
m (1) Mary Alice Settles, b April 23, 1880;' bur. Bethany Cem., Shelby Co.,
111. David5 in (2) Celesta Foor, dau William and Mary Ward Poor; stock
raiser; Dem. ; member M. E. Ch. ; ad. Tower Hill, Shelby Co., 111.
Child 1st w:
[A293] + Ora6, b April 10, 1879.
Children U w (3) :
[A294] Mary6, b March 1, 1890.
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 121
.[A295] Helen0, b June 5, 1892.
[A296] Robert6, b Sept. 20, 1894.
[A149] JACOB MAUN5 BROWNBACK ([A47] Henry*, same an-
cestry as [A143]) b Oct. 26, 1849; m Mary Mellin; dau Thomas and Mar-
garet (Warren) Mellin; members U. B. Ch.
[A150] JOSEPH MARIEN5 BROWNBACK' ([A47] Henry4, same
ancestry as [A148]) b Oct. 16, 1853, at Shelbyville, Shelby Co., 111. ; left home
at age sixteen ; m Mary Vandeveer, b Taylorville, Christian Co., 111. ; dau
James H. and Elizabeth (Beeson) Vandeveer; w d 1904; cashier Milliken
National Bank, Decatur, 111.
Children (2) :
[A299] Alcienn Vandeveer", b Aug. 4, 1888.
[A300] Eloise Vandeveer0, b May 21, 1892.
[A152] MALINDA5 BROWNBACK ([A48] William4, [A15] Benja-
min3, [A6] Henry2, Gerhard1) b July 20, 1834; (/ May 2, 1862; m Abner
Settles.
Children (4), surname Settles:
i Eliza6, m Oliver Carmany, Canal Winchester, Franklin Co., Ohio.
ii Mary A.6, d
iii Emaline6, d
iv William0, d
[A155] SAMUEL H.5 BROWNBACK ([A48] William4, same ances-
try as [A152]) b Jan. 21, 1843, in E. Ringold Twp., Pickaway Co., 0.; April
3, 1870 m (1) Mary D. Smith, d and bur at Henton, 111. He m (2) Elizabeth
A. Cochrane, dau Robert and Mary Ray Cochrane; farmer; Dem. ; member
Chr. Ch. ; ad Assumption, 111.
Children (2):
[A303] + George D.°, b Dec. 21, 1872.
[A304] + Mary E.6, b April 11, 1876.
[A160] EDWARD GOODWIN0 BROWNBACK ([A104] Edward5,
[A36] Edward4, [A10] John3, [A5] Benjamin-, Gerhard1) b Trappe, Pa.,
March 3, 1868 ; educated in pub. sch., Washington Hall, bus. col. in Phila. ;
before m taught sch. during winter months and worked upon the home farm in
summer; 1895 he bought the general merchandise store of his father-in-law,
Jno. K. Beaver, who retired, which store he yet conducts at Trappe; director
122 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
of .Spring City Natl. Bk. ; Dcm., and served as P. M. in the Cleveland admn. ;
Feb., 1903, was elected burgess of Trappe, in which position lie gave much
satisfaction; elder in Luth. Ch. and Supt. of S. S. for many years; 1895 m
Mary V. Beaver, b Trappe, 1866, dau John K. and Mary (Shell cnberger)
Beaver.
Children (2) :
[A311] John H.7, 6 Sept. 19. 1897.
[AS12] Oliver S.7, 6 March 23, 1899.
[A165] EVALYN6 BROWNBACK ([A66] Oliver Davis5, [A21] John4,
[A13] John3 [A6] Henry2 Gerhard1) b Aug. 31, 1861, in Upper Uwchland
Twp., Chester Co., Pa.; April 10, 1884, m Samuel Thomas Roberts, Jr., b Nov.
17, 1857; s Samuel Thomas and Isophena (Ivins) Roberts; res 304 E. Walnut
Lane, Germantown, Pa.
Children (4), surname Roberts:
i Howard Shreve7, 6 Dec. 12, 1890.
ii Louise Brownback7, b July 9, 1893.
iii Evalyn7, b July 1, 1898.
iv Edith7, b May 20, 1902.
[A166] GEORGE FRANCIS6 BROWNBACK ([A67] Holland Kee-
leys, [A21] John4, [A13] John3 [A6] Henry-, Gerhard1) b Nov. 12, 1855,
March 21, 1889, m Mary L. Taylor, b June 23, 1860, in West Goshen Twp.,
Chester Co., Pa.; dau Jesse J. and Annie M. (Entriken) Taylor; fanner;
Dem. ; ad Font, Chester Co., Pa.
Children (2) :
[A315] Jessie Taylor7, b Jan. 27, 1890.
[A316] Margaret Fetters7, b May 25, 1893.
[A167] JOHN H.6 BROWNBACK ([A67] Holland Keeley5, same an-
cestry as [A166]) in Mary V. Fisher; res 235 Windemere Ave., Wayne, Pa.
Children (2):
[A317] Valeria R7.
[A318] John H7.
[A168] HANNAH MARY6 BROWNBACK ([A67] Holland Keeley5:
same ancestry as [A166]) b June 14, 1862, at Font, Chester Co., Pa. : June 9,
1886, she there m Harvey H. Slusser, b June 25, 1862, at Louisville, Stark Co.,
O.; s Daniel M. and Lydia (Hohdck) Slusser; memb. Ref. Ch. ; res Canton, O.
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 123
Children (2), surname Slusser:
i Holland B.7, 6 April 10, 1887.
ii Ruth M.7, b Nov. 13, 1888.
[A179] ANNA RIDGE6 BRUMBACK ([A58] William5. [A22] Henry4,
[A13] John3, [AG] Henry2, Gerhard1) b Dec. 5, 1853, at Pt. Pleasant, Bucks
Co., Pa.; July 25, 1882, at Piper City, Ford Co., 111., m Alfred William Hyde,
M.D., b April 20, 1854, at Birmingham, Eng. ; s George W. and Sarah (Owen)
Hyde; physician and surgeon; Proh. ; member M. E. Ch. ; ad Brookings,
S. Dak.
Children (6), surname Hyde:
i Winifred Rebecca7, b July 6, 1884.
ii Hallie Walker7, b Jan. 1, 1886.
ill Owen Rockwell7, b Nov. 25, 1887.
iv Lloyd Garrison B.7, b Feb. 6, 1890.
v Greeley W.7, b Jan. 16, 1896.
vi Hara7.
[A186] ADA ELIZA6 BROWNBACK ( [A80] James5, [ A24] William4,
[A13] John3, [AG] Henry2, Gerhard1) b March 6, 1859; d Nov. 13, 1899;
April 9, 1888, m Henry G. Kulp of Pottstown, Pa. ; s Jacob and Maria (Geist)
Kulp. Ada Eliza6 survived her husband, and was his second wife. (No ch.)
[A187] HENRY MARCH6 BROWNBACK ([A80] James5, same an-
cestry as [A186]) b Dec. 17, 1860, in W. Vincent Twp., Chester Co., Pa.; in
1867 his parents moved to Linfield, Montgomery Co., Pa., where he attended
school; he later attended Ivy Institute, Phoenixville, Pa., and Ursinus College,
Collegeville, Pa.; 1878 began reading law with Franklin March, father-in-law;
admitted to the bar Dec. 4, 1882, he at once began the practice of his profes-
sion ; later formed a partnership with his former preceptor under the firm
name of March & Brownback, and this continued until Jan. 1, 1893, when it
was dissolved by mutual consent.
"He became the nominee of the Repn. party for the position of district
attorney in 1889, and was elected . . . serving the term of three years
with credit to himself, and with, fidelity to the interests of the public. He has
filled the position of solicitor for several county officials from time to time, and
has achieved exceptional success as a lawyer."
Early in July, 1899, Mr, Brownback was appointed postmaster at Norris-
town, and has been reappointed, now serving his fourth term in that position.
"Mr. Brownback has been faithful, energetic and progressive, always desiring
124 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
to promote in every possible way the convenience and accommodation of the
public. Under his supervision free rural delivery has been established. . . .
During his administration, also, the movement for a public building in Norris-
town was carried to a successful conclusion. Courteous, obliging and faithful
in the discharge of his duties, he is a model official." * Res 823 W. Main St.,
Norristown, Pa.; resident of that town since 1890.
July 2, 1890, Mr. Brownback ni Augustine Marguerite Lowe, dau Prof.
Tlwddcus Sobiccki Constantine and Leontine Augustine (Gochon) Lowe.
Children (2):
[A323] Henry Lowe7, b June 13, 1891.
[A324] Russcl James7, b Oct. 1, 1S93.
[A188] WILLIAM MICHAEL6 BROWNBACK ([A80] James6, same
ancestry as [A186]) b Oct. 3, 1863, at Kimberton, Chester Co., Pa. In 1867
the family moved to Limerick Sta., now Linfield, Montgomery Co., Pa., where
his father [A80] James5 purchased a fourth interest in the March, Brown-
back Stove Co. He was educated at private school and Ursinus College; at 18
became connected with March, Brownback Stove Co., and remained with the
same until 1893, when he resigned and became manager of the Richmond Co.
of Norwich, Conn. He continued in this position until the company disposed
of its interests, when he resigned and became division manager located in Phila.,
Pa., for the Yale and Towne Mfg. Co. of New York and Stamford; 1909 re-
signed after meritorious service, and became vice-pres. of the Oakland Co. of
America, with a fourth interest in the said company — his company sells Oak-
land pleasure cars and commercial trucks and is one of the largest of such
companies in Phila., Pa.
Jan. 26, 1889, at Bryn Mawr, Pa., Mr. Brownback m. Annie Crawford
Yocum, b Jul}' 31, 1865, at Bryn Mawr, Pa.; dau Jacob Hagy and Hannah
Emily (Crawford) Yocum. Immediately after marriage he moved to Bryn
Mawr, Montgomery Co., Pa., which beautiful place has continued to be the
family residence; business ad., 506-508 North Broad St., Phila, Pa.
Children (2) :
[A325] Emily Yocum7, b Jan. 21, 1890.
[A326] Helen Estelle7, 6 Dec. 4, 1891.
[A229] OSCAR DAVIS0 BROWNBACK ([Alll] Irvin5, [A39] Peter4,
[A14] Peter3 [A6] Henry-, Gerhard1) b Jan. 27, 1878, in E. Coventry Twp.,
Chester Co., Pa. ; educated in the public schools, Ursinus College, graduating
•Biographical Annals of Montgomery Co., Pa.— Vol. I. p. 25, 1904.
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BEUMBACH 125
(A.B.) 1904; Princeton Univ. (M.A.) and Princeton Theological Seminary,
1907; Leipzig Univ. (Germany), 1908-09. He worked upon the farm, was
agent for three commercial firms, taught two years (Parkerford, Pa., "97-'99),
filled various pulpits as a supply and became pastor of First Prcs. Ch. of Port
Allegany, McKean Co., Pa., Jan., 1910; ordained April 28, 1910.
[A239] LOTTIE EMMA''' BROWNBACK ([Alll] loin5, same an-
cestry as [E229] Oscar Davis6) 6 Oct. 18, 1880; to John David Mayor Heck,
b Jan. 10, 1876.
One son:
i Oscar Davis Brownback1 Heck.
[A244] MARY ELIZABETH6 BROWNBACK ([A132] Garrett Ell-
wood5, [A41] Jesse4, [AH] Peter3, [A6] Henry2, Gerhard1) b at Linfield,
Pa., April 15, 1875; ed. in the local pub. schs. ; Linden Hall Sem., Lititz, Pa.
(4 yrs.), graduating therefrom, and also taking post graduate work there in
'89, '92, '93 ; lias also taken special courses in china decoration.
Mary Elizabeth0 Nov. 1, 1905, m William Steele, M.D.; s William and
Ellen Ann (Blair) Steele; attended Brown Preparatory and graduated M.D.
1903 from Hahneman Med. Col. Dr. Steele is actively engaged in the prac-
tice of his profession ; ad. 2340 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Children (3), surname Steele:
i Mary Elizabeth7, h Nov. 13, 1906; d July 8, 1908.
ii William7, b May 16, 1909.
iii Margaret Ellen7, h Feb., 1911.
[A247] CAROLINE EVANS6 BROWNBACK ([A132] Garrett Ell-
wood5, same ancestry as [A244]) b May 16, 1879; educated in the pub. schs.
of Linfield, Pa.; Linden Hall Sem., Lititz, Pa. ('91-'95), graduating therefrom
in '94; and she also spent one year at Hollidaysburg (Pa.) Sem. Mrs. Fell
has shown much interest in this publication, and has been of material assist-
ance to her father and to the compiler in their efforts to complete Section A
of the same.
Caroline6 m Percy Jacob Fell, b April 7, 1875; s Jacob Frederic (b Dec.
25, 1823) and Mary Jane Custer (b Dec. 21, 1840) ; gs Christian Jacob Fell
(b Aug. 16, 1795) and Christiana (Kinsler) Fell (b March 8, 1797). These
grandparents were both born in Germany, but early in life came to America.
Both the grandfather and the father were highly successful farmers near Phil-
adelphia, and the former was prcs. of the Board of Trustees of the old historical
Luth. Ch. near 4th and Arch Sts., Philadelphia.
126
\CH FAMILIES
Percy J. Fell is engaged in the brokerage business, and is much inter-
ested in social, musical and religious circles ; member Hist. Soc. of Montgomery
Co., Pa.; Colonial Soc. of Pa.; and of the various Masonic orders; ad 333
Dekalb St., Norristown, Pa.
Daughter, surname Fell:
i Virginia Burrough7, b July 11, 1908.
[A248] CHARLOTTE EVANS0 BROWNBACK ([A182] Garrett Ell-
wood5, same ancestry as [A244]) b Jan. 7, 1881 : imm. ; educated in pub. schs.
Linfield, Pa.; graduated from Linden Hall Sem., Lititz, Pa.; attended Wilson
College, Chambersburg, Pa., '98-'01, receiving degree of B. of Mus. June 15,
1911, Charlotte0 m Charles Hinldey Van Kirk, s Charles Beebe and Margaret
(Toxeme) Van Kirk; gs David and Sarah (Beebe) Van Kirk. Charles Hinkley
Van Kirk was ed. at the Hill Sch., Pottstown, Pa.; received the degree C.E.
from Sheffield Scientific, Yale; spent four yrs. in practical engineering work
upon the Santa Fe R. R., and during the past year has successfully engaged
in the general advertising business; ad. 1363 E. 50th St., Chicago, 111.
[A249] GARRETT ARTHUR6 BROWNBACK ([A132] Garrett Ell-
wood5, same ancestry as [A244]) b April 30, 1882; educated in the pub. schs.
of Linfield, Pa.; entered The Hill Sch. (Pottstown), 1896, graduating there-
from in 1900; entered Yale Univ. in Fall 1900, graduating (A.B.) 1904;
worked for his father one yr. ; studied law and entered the Law Sch. Univ. of
Pa., 1905, graduating (LL.B.) therefrom 1908; held a fellowship at Univ. of
Pa. for two yrs. ; admitted to the bar of Philadelphia Co. Sept., '08, and of
Montgomery Co. (Pa.) Dec, '08; actively engaged in his profession at 609
West End Trust Bldg., Phila., Pa., associated with Owen J. Roberts. He is also
lecturer on doctrines in equity, etc., at Law Sch., Univ. of Pa.; Repn. ; member
and Secy. Ger. Ref. Ch., Linfield, Pa. ; unm. ; member Phi Beta Kappa Soc.
[A250] JESSE EVANS6 BROWNBACK ([A132] Garrett Ellwood5,
same ancestry as [A244]) b July 19, 1883; ed. in pub. schs. of Linfield, Pa.;
Hill School, Pottstown, Pa. (3 yrs.), graduating therefrom 1904; entered
Sheffield Scientific, Yale, graduating 1907 in electrical engineering. Oct. 14,
1911, he m Elizabeth Stroh Marshall; dau Robert Louis and Elizabeth Butcher
(Johnston) Marshall. Ad Linfield, Montgomery Co., Pa.
[A252] JOHN KENNETH0 BROWNBACK ([A132] Garrett Ell-
wood5, same ancestry as [A244]) b Oct. 3, 1890; educated in pub. schs. of
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 127
Linfickl. Pa.; Hill School, Pottstown, Pa.; Nazareth Mil. Acad., graduating;
tutored for college at Blake County School; now student at State College.
[A258] STEPHEN SYLVESTER0 BROWNBACK ([A113] Edward5,
[A42] Edward4, [All] Edward3, [A5] Benjamin2, Gerhard1) b Dec. 5, 1845,
in E. Vincent Twp., Chester Co., Pa. ; m Annie Turner Keim, b April 24, 1840,
in N. Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa.; dau David and Sarah (Turner) Keim;
both members Geiger Mem. Breth. Ch. and S. S., 26th and W. Lehigh Ave.,
Phila., Pa., of which he has been deacon, Supt. of S. S. and janitor for a num-
ber of yrs. ; produce dealer; Repn. ; ad. 2517 W. Somerset St., Phila., Pa.
Children (2):
[A331] David Keim7, b Nov. 4, 1865; d March 31, 1885.
[A332] Clinton Sylvester7, b April 27, 1870.
[A259] WEBSTER PRIZER0 BROWNBACK ([A114] Uriah Sebas-
tian Root3, [A42] Edward4, [All] Edward3, [A5] Benjamin2, Gerhard1) b
July 2, 1847; m Isabella Sicinehart; res Pughtown, Chester Co., Pa.
Children (7) :
[A333] + Emma Rosella7, b March 29, 1872.
[A334] Merviii A—7, b Sept. 27, 1873; unm.
[A335] William Morris, d y.
[A336] Susanna7, b Jan. 21, 1878; m William Moicrer (1 ch).
[A337] Mary E— 7, b Aug. 25, 1881 ; »i M. Wilnner Rosen (1 ch).
[A338] Harry Levin7, b March 6, 1884.
[A339] Rosanna W— 7, b March 18, 1887.
[A262] WALTON6 BROWNBACK ([A114] Uriah Sebastian Root5,
same male ancestry as [A259] ) b July 17, 1852; m (1) Mary Saylor, dau
George F. and Eva Magdalene (Herzog) Saylor; m (2) ; dealer in
stoves at West Chester, Pa.
Son from 1st m:
[A343] + George Walton, b xMay 24, 1873.
Children from &d m (4) :
[A344] Mary Rosanna7.
[A345] Walter Lee7.
[ A346] Elida7, d y.
[A347] Infant7, d y.
[A263] DOREMUS8 BROWNBACK ([A114] Uriah Sebastian Root5,
same male ancestry as [A259]) b Aug. 20, 1855; m Ella Bisbing; res 141 N.
18th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
128 BBUMBACH FAMILIES
Children (2):
[A348] Laura Virginia7.
[A349] Maurice7.
[A265] HICKMAN6 BROWNBACK ([A114] Uriah Sebastian Root6,
same male ancestry as [A259]) in Annie L. Bisbing, who survives him and lives
at Royersford, Pa.
Children (5):
[A350] John7.
[A351] Sumner7.
[A352] Walton7.
[A353] William Alison7, unm.
[A354] Beulah Bertha7.
[A266] LAURA VIRGINIA6 BROWNBACK ([A114] Uriah Sebastian
Root5, same male ancestry as [A259]) b Feb. IT, 1860; Nov. 29, 18S3, at
Philadelphia, Pa. m (1) Samuel H. Smith, b May, 1854, and d May 22, 1885;
s Houston Smith. Laura0 Oct. 9, 1888, m (2) William A. Bunting, b April
19, 1844, at Reading, Pa.; s Horatio Bunting of Oxford, Pa. (no ch).
[A267] EUDORA VIRGINIA6 BROWNBACK ([A119] Lewis Wash-
ington5, [A42] Edward4, [All] Edward3, [A5] Benjamin2, Gerhard1) b Oct.
3, 1861, in West Phila., Pa.; Jan. 19, 1882, m Henry Brook Moore, b May 8,
1858, at Media, Delaware Co., Pa.; s John P. and Rebecca (Barr) Moore;
res 2018 N. Woodstock St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Children (4), surname Moore:
i Elsie Amanda7, b Dec. 12, 1882; (/ Dec. 19, 1902.
ii Robert M— 7, b April 29, 1884.
iii Henry Brook7, b May 31, 1887.
iv Lillian Boyer7, b April 22, 1891.
[A273] FRANKLIN6 BROWNBACK ([A138] William5, [A45] David*
[A15] Benjamin3, [A6] Henry-, Gerhard1) b March 23, 1869; Nov. 6, 1897.
m Elizabeth lieifsnydcr, b July 6, ; dau Ira and Mary A. (Gallegar)
Rcifsnyder; pattern fitter; res Parkerford, Pa.
Children (2):
[A360] Mary Ella7, b Nov. 26, 1898.
[A361] Edna Pearl7, b April 2, 1901.
[A282] MARY ALT A6 BROWNBACK ([A143] Edwin5, [A47] Hen-
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRU.UBACH 129
ry4, [A15] Benjamin3, [A6] Henry2, Gerhard1) b May 12, 1869; educated
in the public schools of Sangamon Co., 111.; June 9, 1887, in Robert Alexander
Irwin, b near Pleasant Plains, 111., March 22, 1863; s Amos Dick and Rebecca
Jane (Plunkctt) Inrin. Mr. Irwin was tax collector 1896-1897, Twp. treas-
urer 1910-1911, and has been an elder in Pres. Ch. since 1892; ad. Pleasant
Plains, Sangamon Co.. 111.
Children (7), surname Iruin:
i Lecta Gertrude7, b April 7, 1888; d Aug. 10, 1889.
ii Leslie Alexander7, b May 1, 1890; d July 15, 1890.
iii Liston Brownbuck7, b June, 1892; d Aug., 1892.
iv Homer Oliver7, h Sept. 6, 1894.
v Eda Laura7, b Dec. 17, 1896.
vi Charles Adolphus7, b July 27, 1902.
vii Mary Viola7, b June 7, 1905.
[A293] ORA6 BROWNBACK ([A147] William5, [A47] Henry4,
[A15] Benjamin3, [A6] Henry2, Gerhard1) b April 10, 1879; Oct. 29, 1898,
m Hollis Price; res Tower Hill, Shelby Co., 111.
Children (3):
[A367] Nelson Price7, ft June 1, 1900.
[A368] Catharine Price7, b Jan. 27, 1902.'
[A369] Harold Price7, b July 19, 1904."
[A303] GEORGE D— 6 BROWNBACK ( [A155] Samuel H— 5, [A48]
William4, [A15] Benjamin3, [A6] Henry2, Gerhard1) b Dec. 21, 1872; m
He t tie Reed.
One son:
[A370] Glen7.
[A304] MARY E— 6 BROWNBACK ([A155] Samuel H— 6, same an-
cestry as [A303]) b April 11, 1876; m Sidney G. Potter.
Children (3), surname Potter:
i Alice Madge7,
ii Leota Maud7.
iii Grace Marie7.
[A332] CLINTON SYLVESTER7 BROWNBACK ([A258] Stephen
Sylvester6, [A113] Edward5, [A42] Edward4, [All] Edward3, [A5] Benja-
■ and " 6 in Louisville, Ky.
130 . BKUMBACH FAMILIES
min2, Gerhard1) b April 27, 1870; member Geiger Memorial Brethren Ch. and
S. S.; m Henrietta Jane Reynolds, b Apr. 22, 1879; ad. 2517 W. Somerset
St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Children (2) :
[A372] Elizabeth Frances8, b Sept. 7, 1895.
[A373] William Sylvester8, b April 10, 1906.
[A333] EMMA ROSELLA7 BROWNBACK ( [A259] Webster Prizer6,
f A114] Uriah Sebastian Root3, [A42] Edward4, [All] Edward 3, [A5] Ben-
jamin2, Gerhard1) b March 22, 1872; )ii George W. Moyer.
Children (4), surname Moyer:
i Daniel W.8, ii Levin B.s, iii George W.8, iv Lawrence H.8, d y.
[A343] GEORGE WALTON7 BROWNBACK ([A862] Walton6,
[A114] Uriah Sebastian Root5, [A42] Edward4, [All] Edward3, [A5] Ben-
jamin2, Gerhard1) 6 May 24, 1873, at Reading, Berks Co., Pa. ; April 29, 1904,
at Newark, Essex Co., N. J., m Blanche Be Cou, b March 4, 1879, at Mt.
Holly, N. J.; dau John and Cordelia (Rue) De Cou; ordained to Cong, min-
istry at Reading, Pa., June 18, 1899; was pastor of Cong. Ch. at Athens,
Mich.; First Cong. Ch. of Saugatuck, Mich., and now of First Cong. Ch. of
Susquehanna, Pa. (1911).
One dau:
[A375] Cordelia Rue8, b July 14, 1907; d Feb. 29, 1908.
EAST VINCENT TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PA., BY FRED-
ERICK SHEEDER, FEBRUARY 18, 1846.
This remarkable manuscript history was presented to the Pennsylvania
Historical Society and was published in the Pennsylvania Magazine of His-
tory and Biography, Vol. XXXIV, Nos. 1, 2, 3, from which the following
extracts have been taken since the balance of this section was put in type.
The manuscript begins :
"To the Historical Society of Pennsylvania: With due Respect."
An Introduction by Hon. Samuel W. Pennypacker concludes :
"It has been thought best that the history should be printed in the quaint
phraseology and orthography in which it was written, believing that it loses
nothing in strength or value because of the fact that the author was without
education and expressing his thoughts in an unfamiliar tongue."
* * * "Since now the place of John Shuler [See A22] at the mouth
of Birch run, birch run derived its name as the chief of the Timber growing
along the same was birdch this place was first taken up and Settled by garrit
Brumback [Al] of whom i shall treat more largely in its turn Frederick Bing-
DESCENDANTS OF GEEHAED BEUMBACH 131
aman [See A3]. The father of the late old Frederick Bingaman a mill wright
by trade erected the first saw mill that was erected in this neighborhood and
in his time added a grist mill to but at this time nothing to be seen as part of
the hole were the building stood but head and tale ranes more visible this is at
the mouth of birdch run in the year 1794" (Pp. 85-86).
* * * "Next place is Jacob Christman's the Second Son of Henry
[See A20] deceased which place was first Settled by one Philip Thomas this
place joins mine and the lands of garrit Brumback's tin whose behalf I have to
treat largely in its turn. P. Thomas and g. Brumback been two of the first
settlers in that part of the Township Thomas a Seven day baptist and Brum-
back a calvinist." (P. 96.)
* * * "and now begin the different places till part Brumback Church
[See Al] on the left of the Ridge road when i come to treat of the churches
I shall give the particulars in detail now crossing the road a distance above
the church. * * * Edward Brumback's [See All] place The great
grandfather of Said Edward was the first Settler here garrit Brumback [Al]
came from germany when but one house Stood where germantown now stands
he tarried a wile there and came up here took up 1000 acres and erected build-
ings and the first house was of logs all split with the wip saw and about four
years past Edward [All] tore it away and erected a Stone house in the place
and now lives in, garrit as soon as he had erected builting he capt Tavern in
and there was then an Indian village about 50 or 60 perches where the roads
now crosses, Pottsgrove and Schullkill roads (and a new meeting house now
Stands) of 300 Souls and garrit got them under his commant they helpet
him to work and got provition in return, gearhard to had to Set down with
them and Smoke a pipe of tobacco and rassel with them this pleased them
much and they then Sang war Songs for him his time he had to go to the
Valley forge 10 miles to git his plough irons Sharpened and carried one on
each Side of his horse, this was the first public house kept in these parts that
he kept. The indians had been verry fond of potatoes Turnips and especially
milk i could mention the lines of this tract, but takes too much time." (Pp-
97-98.)
"Garrit had other farms that he in his will willed to Son in law's of his,
but these 1000 acres he willed cheafly to his Sons, as his Sons came to man
hood he placed them on certain tracts, for his oldes son he erected the tavern
on the Ridge road and put him their, his house that he had erected is from
that on the Pottsgrove road, Benjamin [A5] his oldest son, for him he erected
this to keep tavern in and did so, has of late been Wm Whitbys, Served a tour
in the revolution, the widdow he left was murdered and robbet one knight 10
132 BKUMBACH FAMILIES
years since, they murderer never discovered. This tract, the before mentioned
1000 acres, are now devited and contain 13 farms with the necessary buildings,
21 lots with buildings thereon of from 5 to 30 acres, the church lot and grave-
yard and the new meeting house lot and the cheafest part of owned by grand
and greatgrand children. I consider it wast time to give a description of all
these places and persons residing and had from time to time past of the above
described property is in Coventry and part in East Vincent. Garrit has no
grave Stone to See when he died or when born, but the date of his will is 1757
say he been 60 years old when deceased and 23 years old when came to live
here and alow him to died in 1759 will be on 90 years that he Settled here now
i proseed down the Ridge road — their are several farms that been owned by
the old Millers and old Ackers they been considered to had been the first
settlers thereon likewise the old Sniders place, now i will proseed up Schilkill
road and River — widdow Francis place i scipt in my cours here was g. Wash-
ington's first nights loging when he left the Springs. Peter De fracine [See
All and 14] the first Settler, after him the Millers place, for many years old
Nicholas Snider s. Zions church stands near to the line * * * [See
A12]. (Pp. 194-195.)
"Now Reinards factories, Ulery Rcinluird' the great and great grant
father of the present Reinhards Uhley R when came from germany he re-
mained about the neighborhood of germantown when but one house stood their
then came to Coventry and took up a large tract of land on botli Sides of
Pitchen creek and erected buildings first a hous which is at this time in good
repair george a grand Son of Uhley had previously erected his first house
about the Shulkill road * * * It was John the son of uhley that erected
the mill with the assistance of his father and saw-mill a Son of John Daniel
erected the woollen factory about 1810 lie however died in the year 1816 and
Samuel the younges Son of John is the present owner and occupant an older
brother had the grist and Sawmill and some of the land he however Sold out
and moved back george Hoffman purchased of him but died within a year
George Rcinhard is the owner of the old mansion and part of the place They
been of the german baptist persuation their meeting house this Side that used
to been the Swan tavern till of late George and Samuel took with the Battle
ant, All these places when first taken up run from the Schulkill up towards
the Ridge to the line of gerritt Brumback [Al], 1000 acres that he took up
and settled, This track is part in Coventry and part in Vincent about 1 mile
up from the Tavern of Brumbach's is the Church called Brumback's of the
german reformed persuation ; the first log church built here about 1750 or 5,
•Docs this appertain to the ancestry of [E61] Esther and Daniel Rinehart?
DESCENDANTS OF GERHARD BRUMBACH 133
the writer of this been in the same in the winder of 1793 and 4 was of hewn
logs one and a half Story with gallery broken roof two 4 light windows at each
gable end and two of the Same Sise in the roof at each side these been for to
light the gallery and pulpit the lower story had 12 light windows and the
grave yard then but Small and fanced close at the church with pail and the
rest with posten fance The Rev Minicus was the first preacher after him the
Rev. J. Philip Leydick and in 1T84 the Rev. Frederick Daelliker (Dalliker)
In 1800 this present Ediffice been erected outsid the grave yard to enlargen
the Same, and J Longecker gave the Congregation more ground and they sur-
rounted all in one graveyard and the church yard impailed after this new
church was built and at the consecration The Rev. Frederick Harman came
to officiate til 1821 The Rev. John C. guldin Son in law of the former the
later of late years, done not to the Satisfaction to all or exhilaration to all of
which more when comming to treat of the hill church below, after guldin, their
been Several preaching but of Short, duration the last one the Rev. Folk,
but left ; There is a School house here and School kept I have coppied Some
names of the grave Stones as follows John young born 1744 died 1780 age 37
George young son of the former and father and grandfather to the John
young at Coventry living yet born 1773 died 1821 Nicholas Keller born 1759
died 1822 age 69 years. Philip Miller born 1750 died 1809 age 59 years.
Frederick Priser [A16] bom 1768 died 1823 age 55 years William Shuler
[See A22] born 1773 died 1835 age 62 years Henry Hoock born 1760 died
1835 age 69 years Henry Brumback [A6] a son of garrit born 1733 died 1804
Age 71 years he was born in this country 113 years ago Jacob Mason born
1712 died 1776 age 64 years Frederick Bingeman [A3-ii] the Son of F. Binge-
man [A3] of the Son in law of garrit Brumback that is made mention of in the
description of the places born 1765 died 1832 age 75 years Peter Kline born
1755 died 1824 age 68 years Theodore Miller born 1758 died 1838 age 80
years Peter Fertig bora 1765 died 1842 age 75 years Sebastian Root [A42] a
member of Zion church born 1761 died 1843 age 82 years he been born near
Pottstown John Fertig bora 1736 died 1833 age 94 years came to America
1754 Jacob Fertig born 1778 died 1823 age 45 years John Hiester son of
general Hiester born 1774 died 1822 age 43 years Henry Titlow born 1719
died 1793 age 74 years John Titlozo born 1757 died 1S27 age 68 years a son
of the former Henry Brumback [probably A17 of A9] born 1791 died 1829
age 36 years Sebastian Kelly bora 1734 died 1777 age 43 years Peter Brum-
back [A14] was an officer in the Wcstren expedition born 1764 died 1834 age
69 garrit been his grandfather Wm. Posey a son in law of garrit Brumback
[Al]' born 1759 age 62 Peter Paul born 1742 died 1802 age 60 years Chris-
•See refutation of this statement, p. 88.
lO* BEUMBACH FAMILIES
tian Bc'nner [See A4] died 1767 the oldest and the first enterrcd here have no
gTave Stones. This church Stands at the, or near the line of Covantry Town-
ship and in Vincent Township. Sebastian Root [A42] above mentioned of
his father Sebastian Root came to this country and picked berries on the
ground where the first marked house in the City Phila. afterwards was erected
and Settled himself afterwards in the neighborhood of Pottsgrove now, then he
was a young man with no family * * * (Pp. 202-20-1.
* * * "The time I been with Jesse Brumback [A25] and when he
hanted me the Coppy of his great grandfather's will, he the same time tould
me that he would let me have his fathers Journall That he had kept when out
in the westren expedition, I refused excepting of it by telling him that i allways
had considered that A disgrace to the State and the less observation would be
made of The better * * * That good democrats Should to never from
that time out Tasted a trop of whisky; I been the first church man in these
parts of the country That refused giving liquors to workmen as i could persive
no good derive from giving it and never made it a custom to use it out in the
field in haymaking and harvesting but the paid the hands 12*4 cts more wages
to buy it themselves But i never followed that custom when i quit I did quit.
* * * And if anything in this report is represented reprehensive, then
draw a black line over the Same and if anything lacking as to intelligibly if
you inform me of I will try to rectify the Same.
Respectfully yours, &c,
FREDERICK SHEEDER.
East Vincent, at Sheeders industry, February 18the 1846." (Pages 379-380.)
GOSHENHOPPEN.
The general locality wherein live the descendants of [Al] Gerhard1 Brum-
bach, and which includes part of the "Goshenhoppen Region," is likewise inter-
esting to the descendants of [El] Johannes Henrich1 Brumbach, because of
the tradition* in the "Woodcock Valley," Huntingdon Co., Pa., that their
ancestors passed through the "Goshelioppa," were identified with it, and in
earlier days traded there. It is not thought that there was any relationship
between [Al] and [El], and no traces of land ownership there by [El], or
the children, have yet been discovered.5
•See Preface.
"The compiler will be grateful to any persons in Eastern Pa. who will assist in care-
fully searching the old land and church records for anything pertaining to the earlier repre-
sentatives of any of the families, and then communicate with him.
GOSHENHOPPEN 1 !i5
"THE LEGEND OF GOSHENHOPPEN— REV. C. Z. WEISER." '
"Notes : The origin and significance of Goshenhoppen is still a puzzle.
It is a name given to a region of country extending from North Wales to
Macungie, north and south, and from the Falconer to the Great Swamp, east
and West. Its orthography is variously written, but preference is of late
inclining to Goshenhoppen. It is doubtless a derivation and degeneration from
some Indian name — perhaps a mixture of several name*. The nearest approach
to the term, as now written, is offered in the Titles of such Chiefs as Shak-a-
happa, Guch-i-a-thion and En-shock-hippo. These stand broad and plainly writ-
ten in the Early A'ols. of the "Colonial Records'' and "Penna Arch." From a
comparison of a number of Indian Deeds to William Penn, given during 1683-5,
we incline to the opinion that Shack-a-hop-pa was the Chief over the Region.
His signature or "Mark," as we would say, was a Big Smoke Pipe.
Onas, which means a pen, was the name under which the Indians knew
Wm. Penn.
Pat-ke-ho-ma is the Original of Perkio-men. Mough-ough-sin had been
the Indian Proprietor of that District which is now called Macungie."
"FEW NOTES RELATING TO GOSHENHOPPEN AND ITS
CHURCHES."'
"I have an old deed of a Tract within the bounds of Goshenhoppen of
1733 which reads "There was surveyed unto George Cowhill of the county of
Philadelphia a certain Tract of Land situate in old Cowissippin in the said
County, etc.
Gordon's Gazatteer of Penna. under New Hanover says the W. branch of
the Perkiomen passes through the N. W. angle of the Township of Swamp
Creek centrally and the population is German and have two churches upon
opposite sides of a branch of Swamp Creek, one of which is called the Swamp
Church.
New Goshenhoppen is not on the list of P. O. any more — it is changed
to New Hanover."
"ADDITIONS MADE FEB. 28, 1879, FOR PA. HIST. SOC."
"I would further say in regard to Goshenhoppen that Mr. Weiser is wrong
in saying 'It is a name given to a region of country extending from North
Wales to Macungie,' etc. It never embraced so large an extent, for a part of it
•Page 231, Manuscript Penna. Hist. Soc., Phila., Pa.— prior to 1879.
"Manuscripts Penna. Hist. Soc, p. 331.
136 BRUMDACH FAMILIES
was embraced in what was then known as Methachcy which now forms a part
of Yoomencing, Worcester and Skippack Townships.
It appears these names were originally applied to certain localities without
special boundaries, before Counties and Townships were surveyed. Skippack"
was also such a General name which embraced the present Perkiomen and
Lower Salford Townships, without any special limits eastward. It compre-
hended about the middle district between Methachey and Goshenhoppen to
Perkasie, while Goshenhoppen extended to Macungie, which is another such a
locality whose original boundaries cannot be defined, besides many others espe-
cially in Western Penna.
I have nothing reliable concerning Schwartzu-alde but think Mr. Super or
Rev. Mr. Weiser could give the desired information if applied to. Their ad-
dress is Pennsburg, Montgomery Co., Pa.
ABM. H. CASSEL."
"Old Goshenhoppen distant 6 miles. New Goshenhoppen Reformed
Church (Horncrly ? P. O.) is now Hanover P. 0. Reformed Lutheran
Church is near by. 'The New Goshenhoppen Ref. Ch.' is *4 mile from the
Perkiomen opposite Pennsburg, which was originally called 'Heiligsville.' The
first building was used by the Reformed Lutherans and Mennonites and was
built as early as 1716. The second church building was put up in 1796. The
first regularly organized church dates to 1731. It is said that John Henry
Sprogle from Holland arrived in Phila. in 170-5, owned altogether about 13,000
acres in Montgomery and Berks. He gave 6 acres for a burial place for Men-
nonites, Lutherans anil Reformed, though they had no lawful title before 1796
— they had titles of their own in 1749, but no legal patent.
He further says 'In 1711 Father Theodore Schneider, a Jesuit priest,
founded the Mission at (New) Goshenhoppen. where he lived in the utmost
self-denial and poverty, ministering to the wants of the people over 20 years.
He built a church in 1713 where the present Catholic church in Washington
Township, Berks Co., now stands ; a part of the building is still attached to
the present building.' The Mennonites and Herrnhutters helped him to build
his church out of Respect. Father Schneider established the first school (in
that locality) which was attended by Mennonites and other children. The
church owned /500 acres of the best land in Penna — a farm of 110 acres still
■The Life and Works of Christopher Dock, America's Pioneer Writer on Education—
by Martin Grove' Brumbaugh [E682], Phila., 190S. Introduction by Samuel W. l'eimy-
packcr: "Twenty-five years ago the name of Christopher Dock, the pious schoolmaster on
the Skippack, was unknown to the reading world, and the light of local fame, extending
from Germantown to Goshenhoppen, which in the eighteenth century gave a general glow to
his life, had faded into an almost imperceptible ember," etc.
GOSHENHOPPEN 137
belongs to it. This church is also called the Goslienhoppen, besides another
one on the North side of Pennsburg known as the Six Angular church is also
called the New Goslienhoppen, and as they are not far apart Mr. Miilenberg
no doubt frequently visited each of them." "
"GOSHENHOPPEN:, The region lying partly in Berks, Montgomery
and Bucks counties, that is in the angle formed by the three named districts,
together with a strip of Lehigh, has been ycleped 'Goshenhoppen' for a full
century. In 1728 it is first written in the public prints. Its orthography was
framed by every writer after his own choice. Cowissa-hoppen, Oueso-hoppcn,
Coss-he-hoppen, Cosh-enhoppen, Coshahopin, Cosche-hoppe and Goshenhoppen,
and, it may be, still other specimens may be found.
The German settlers derived it of German origin, but, like Tulpehocken
or Conshohocken, it came from Indian source. We are all the more ready to
believe this herkunft, from the fact that two Indian chiefs contributed to its
patronymic, who owned contiguous tracts of land in its lattitude. Their names
were severally 'Enschockhoppa' and 'Shakahoppa.' Their marks were Smoke
Pipe, which they invariably attached opposite their names. Until we are
better informed, we are disposed to hold fast to this dusky origin. It em-
braces a tract extending from Treichlerville to Sumneytown, north and south,
and from the Bucks county line to the Perkiomen, east and west. It covers a
region rather than a township or country. The only part which retains a part
of the old name is Hoppenville."
The above quotation is from "'Folk-Names of Places," by C. Z. Weiser,
D.D., in "The Perkiomen Region," Vol. I, No. 4, p. 6L The latter, in Vol. I,
pp. 88-90, contains an excellent sketch by Win. J. Buck, and illustration, of
the "Old Goshenhoppen Church," erected in 1732 and used by both German
Reformed and Lutheran congregations. "The Perkiomen Region," Vol. Ill,
p. 76 et seq., contains a reprint of the "oldest Congregational Record" in the
Ref. Ch., 1731-1761, and the pastor of that church informs the compiler that
the later records are also in good preservation. An examination of the latter
is yet to be made for possible traces of our families — "Schippach, Alt Coschen-
hoppen, Neu Coschenhoppen, Schwam, Sacen, Aegipten, Macedonia, Missilem,
Oli, Bernet Dolpcnhaeen"1 are included in these old records.
•Mr. Martin I. J. Griffin in Ptnna.-Germnn, Vol. XII, No. 9, p. 571, says the Catholic
Goshenhoppen Ch. records are found in the Ainer. Cath. Hist. Soc. of Phila, Vols. 2, 3, 8,
11—1741 to 1810.
SECTION B.
GEORG1 BOMBACH AND DESCENDANTS.
[Bl] GEORG1 BOMBACH arrived at Germantown, Pa., Dec. 3, 1740, on
the ship Samuel, Captain Percy — "natives and late Inhabitants of the Palati-
nate upon the Rhine and places adjacent."
"The same name appears among the list of Surveys for Land in Lancaster
Co., Pa., Dec. 21, 1750: again on a Tax List of the Town of York, 1779.
In the latter year the same name is found on a Tax List of Allen Twp., Cum-
berland Co., Pa." "
Georg's1 name appears as the 18th signature in the first column (see
arrow in accompanying illustration) of "Captain Percy's Passengers, 1740."
The fifth name above his signature is that of Daniel Furry, and the second
beneath his signature is that of Poulus Zug (Zook), both of which are of
interest to certain families included in this work. In this connection those
interested in this ship's immigrants should notice that the list as given in
Rupp's Thirty Thousand Immigrants, 2d Edn., 1898, p. 144, is wholly dif-
ferent from the photographic copy of the ship's papers herewith reproduced.
[B2] CONRAD2 BOMBACH ([Bl] Georg1) b at Middletown, Pa., about
1750; millwright, and established the first mill at Standing Stone, now Hunt-
ingdon, Pa. ; located at Highspire, and in 1794 is chief burgess of Harrisburgh,
Pa., where he welcomed General George Washington in connection with the
latter's activities in the "Whiskey Rebellion" ; served in the Continental Army ;
m Catherine Zell; d April, 1821.
"Conrad Bombaugh" — "A Muster Roll of the Revolution." "A true
return of Capt. Samuel Cochran's company of the 4th Battn., Col. Robert
Elder, as it stood at Middletown Aug. 12, 1777, in the march to Phila."
(Notes & Queries, Egle, 1897, p. 55.)
"Conrad Bomback" took oath (or affirmation) of allegiance to Pennsyl-
vania at Lancaster May 1, 1779.
CONRAD BOMBACH RELEASES TO PETER EICIIER— AUG. 20, 1793."
"At the request of Peter Eicher the following release was recorded 20th
Aug., 1793 :
•Luther R. Kclker, Custodian of the Public Records, Harrisburg, Pa.
"There is some uncertainty as to the identity of this Conrad.
138
BOMBACH BOMBAUGH BUMBAUGH 139
Know all men by these presents that I Conrad Bnmbnugh of Harrisburgh in the County
of Dauphin in the State of Pennsylvania one of the Heirs and Ropropon tat ions of Anthony
Sell late of Huntingdon County and State of Pennsylvania afore said yeoman deeeased for
and in consideration of the sum of five shillings lawful money money of Pennsylvania to me
in hand paid by Peter Eicher of the State of Penn. at and before the ensealing and delivery
of these presents the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge Have remissed released and
forever quit claims and by those present do remiss release and forever quit claim all my
Estate Share Part Right and Title of the following described Plantation and tract of land
lying and being in Frederick County in the State of Maryland unto the said Peter Eicher
adjoining lands of Michael Lynn, Thomas Payton, James Leech, James Daveson, John
Townsley and others containing two hundred and fifty three acres of land and allowed be
the same more or less with the Rights of Members Hereditaments appurtenances whatsoever
there to belonging so that neither I the said Conrad Brumbaugh nor any other person for
me or in my name any manner of Right or title of into or out of my share or part of the
above described Plantation or tract of land at any time here after shall or may have claim,
challenge or demand and further I do hereby make ordain constitute and appoint Adam
Gord and John Hughes of Frederick Co. in the State of Maryland or either of them my
true and lawful attorneys -|- -)-
In Witness whereof" I have here unto set my hand and seal the 8th day of July in the
year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety three.
Signed, sealed and delivered " CONRAD BOMBACH [Seal]
in the presence of us
John Sells Jr.
Ben Kurtz
Frederick County to Wit: On the tenth day of July 1793 came Adam Gord and John
Hughes the within named attorneys before us the Subscribers two of the Justices for said
County and acknowledge the within Instrument of Writing to be Act and deed of the
aforesaid CON'RAD BOMBACH according to the true Intent and Meaning thereof and the
Act of Assembly in that case made and provided. Acknowledged before
Jn Gwinn
John Ross Keys"
In deed recorded "Conrad Brumbaugh, Has land of Esther Sells, now deceased, one of
the Daughters of Anthony Sell late of Huntingdon County, State of Pennsylvania."
[B2] Conrad2 and Catharine (Zell) Bombach had one son:
Abraham3, b April 23, 1770, in Paxtang Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa. (now
Dauphin); m Catharine Reehm' who d March 22, 1855. They had 3 ch :
Aaron4, Catharine4, and Sarah4.
Aaron4 m Mira Lloyd, dau of John Lloyd of Phila. The eldest of their
5 ch was Charles Carroll5 Bombaugh, M.D., b in Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 10,
1828; (/ in Baltimore, Md., May 24, 1906; grad. (M.D.) from Harvard Univ.
1850, and from Jeff. Med. Coll. 1853; served as regimental surgeon U. S. A.,
1861-'65; 1864-'65 was on editorial staff of Baltimore American; 1865 estab-
lished and for thirty-three years successfully conducted the Baltimore Under-
writer— he was an authority upon life insurance.
A tombstone in St. Peter's Ch. Cem. at Middletown, Pa., says Catharine
Bombaugh d Dec. 18, 1833, in her 71st yr. (Notes & Queries, Egle, 3d Ser.,
Vol. I, p. 223.) Whether or not this is the above Catharine4 has not been de-
termined.
The following records are here given merely to make them accessible, but
their proper place amongst the families is undetermined :
•Further details arc contained in Biog. Encyc. of Dauphin Co., 1896, p. 199.
140 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
CHRISTIAN BOMBACH took the oath (or affirmation) of allegiance
to Pa. in Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 14, 1777. (Pa. Arch., 2d
Ser., Vol. XIII, p. 410.)
JOHN BOMBAUGH— Ranger of the Frontier 1778-1783; Robinson
Rangers, Cumberland Co., Pa. (Pa. Arch., 3d Ser., Vol. XXIII, p. 198.)
JNO. H. BOMBOGH — Rangers of the Frontier, following list for West-
moreland Co., Pa.; mixed residence. New Series, 1778-1783. (Pa. Arch., 3d
Ser., Vol. XXIII, p. 252.)
WIDDOW BOMBAUGH'— State Tax, Northumberland Co., Pa., 1778-
1780; Penns Twp., valuation 311, 13, 0. (Pa. Arch., 3d Ser., Vol. XIX,
p. 410.)
BUMBAUGH — There are some families using this spelling. In a few
localities the later generations have changed to "Brumbaugh," and a consid-
erable amount of information has been collected, but the replies to repeated
inquiries have been so delayed that it has been decided to omit such publication.
•It is not thought that this has any reference to [D2] Widow Brombach found in Va.
about 1760.
SECTION C.
JOHANN JACOB1 BRUMBACH AND HIS DESCENDANTS.
[CI] JOHANN JACOB1 BRUMBACH,* b about 1728, is said to have
been an orphan and to have had £50 upon his arrival at Philadelphia, Pa., on
the ship Nancy, August 31, 1750 — see his signature on the Immigrant List. He
settled in the Conecocheague District, about 1 mile south of Mason's and
Dixon's Line, and 4 miles north of Hagertown, then Frederick Co., Md. In
1760 he m Mary Elizabeth Angle, b 17-10 (for Mary Elizabeth see deed of
14th March, 1780, p. 148), dau Henry Angle of Washington Co., Md. The
latter's family in Heads of Families, Md., 1790, is given as three free white
males over 16 years, including heads of families, two free white males under 16
years, and five free white females, including heads of families. He built a
substantial house on his tract before his marriage — the original house is stand-
ing, and with various additions and changes is shown in the recent photograph
taken especially for this work reproduced elsewhere. It is probably the oldest
original house in Washington Co., Md., and is occupied by the family of [Clll]
Philip Napoleon* Brumbaugh — the illustration shows his wife seated at the
main entrance to the original building. This house is built of heavy hewn logs,
36 x 16 — two rooms below and two above, with large open fire places (since
closed), and very heavy oak doors and shutters. The porch and two-story
addition were built during the ownership of the present occupants.
IMMIGRANT LIST— AUGUST 31, 1750.
"At the Court House at Philadelphia.
Friday, August 31, 1750.
Present — Thomas Lawrence, Esquire, Mayor.
The Foreigners whose names are underwritten imported in the ship Nancy,
Thomas Coatam Master, from Rotterdam & last from Cowes, did this day take
the usual oaths.
By List, 88. Persons, 270.
Johannes Vollmer Hcnderich Willem Stiegel
Balthas Fedcrhoff Christian Fautz
Johan Bernhardt Riede Johan Jacob Weiss
Daniel Bohset Michael Ferster
142
BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Berphart Rockcnstihl
Daniel Haubcrsack
Jolian Conrad Raish
Martin Miiller
Lorenz Schcnck
Joseph Stahle
Johannes ? Tobias Rudolph
Hans Gorg Hetle
Martin Jommel ?
Friederich Gans
Johannes Gans
Thomas X Gan (Gans ?)
Georg Heuling
Johannes Zweigle
Friedrich ( ?)
Johan Georg Bauer
Johann Bernhard Wiinsch
Johann Georg Sieger
Johann Georg Musse
Michael Rieder
Andreas Brauer
Hans Georg Kiihn
Michael Hensel ?
Johann Jacob Canz
Johannes Glasser
Jonas Raub
Friederich Weiss
Wilhelm Gettling
Hans Georg Beiterman
Johann Jacob Beiterman
Georg Friedrich Beitterman
Johan Friedrich Unrath
Johan Friedrich Unrath
Heinricb Lehringer
Heinrich Lehringer
Gorg Heinrich Lutz
Gorg Heinrich Lutz
Georg Wilhelm Marx
Jeremias Horngacher
Johannes Heide
Hans Georg Benner
Andreas Rahnfelder ?
Bernhart X Gilbert
Johan Jacob Gobel
John Niclaus Gilbert
Christoff Wetzel
Johann Georg Gilbert
Frantz Kuhlwein
Johann Jacob Baum
Jacob Wiirth
Hans Georg Gilbert
Andreas Singel ?
Hans Adam Herbolt
Johann Philipp Hautz
Hans Jacob Gilbert
Johann Herbolt ?
Johan Jacob Barth
Christian X Blosser
Johannes Low
Christian Giebeler
Jost Henrich Wehler
Johann Peter Gutelius
Tilman Crentz
Johann Jacob Brumbach [CI]
Johann Gitting
J. Daniel X Shneyder
Johann ?
Johannes Rehbach
Johannes Jung
Johan Peter X Kleim
David Nuss
Johan Henrich Comrath
Johann Henrich Klein
Philip Grabeman
J. Henry X Seydenstiker
Immanuel Bager
X in above names means His X mark.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 143
Johann Georg Marx Johan Hcnrich Jung, Jr.
Johann Georg Braunsberg."
Jacob ! " seems at once to bave dropped the "Johann" after landing, as
nowhere has any later signature other than "Jacob" been found, and this was
a common practice — the Census of 1790 enumerates him as "Jacob" only.
Originally a Lutheran, he united with the G. B. B. Ch., of which his wife was
a member. In the Braddock campaign of the F. and I. War he served as a pack-
man, his religious scruples preventing service in actual conflict. His hearing
was defective, and this tendency, together with his large stature and strong
genera] constitution, seem to have been hereditary in some later generations.
He had an unusual faculty for acquiring land, and shortly before his death
in Pa., April 10, 1799," is said to have owned over 6,000 acres in Bedford and
Blair counties, Pa., together with large tracts of land in Frederick Co., Md.
His remains were taken to the old Maryland homestead and buried in the small
family graveyard. Mar}' (1 Nov. 28, 1806, and was laid beside her husband,
both graves marked b}' rudely dressed limestones containing "J. B." and "M.
B." The remains of the 7 children also rest there.
Heads of Families, First Census of the United States, 1790— Md., p. 118,
enumerates [E2] Jacob" Brumbach as having 2 sons over 16, 4 under 16, and
3 dau, besides his wife; also on p. 121 [C4] John3 Brumbagh as having 3 dau
and his wife; and immediately beneath is found [C2] Jacob2 Brumbagh as
having 4 sons under 16 and one dau besides his wife.
The children seem to have united with different religious denominations,
and in the main the descendants of each remained therein; [C2] Jacob2 and
[C7] Henry2 became Pres. ; [C3] Mary2 and [C4] John2 became G. B. B. ;
[C5] Daniel2 became Ref. ; [C6] David2 and [C8] George2 became Lutheran,
according to [C76] David Stuckey4 Brumbaugh.0
Considerable space is given to the deeds which follow because of their bear-
ing upon questions of locality and of genealogy. Often they have been the
only means of positive identification amongst our numerous families.
JACOB BROOMBACK'S PATENT "ILL WILL" 100 ACRES.
Frederick &C, Know Ye that for &c, in consideration that Jacob Broomback of Fred-
erick County in our said Province of Maryland hath due unto him one hundred acres of
land within' our said Province by virtue of a warrant for that quantity granted him by
renewment the thirteenth day of July Seventeen hundred and fifty-four as appears in our
Land Office and upon such conditions' and terms us are expressed in our conditions of Plan-
•Probably a cousin of [El] Johannes Hcnrich1 Brumbach.
•■From ledger of [C7] Henry1 Brumbaugh loaned by [C119] Upton S.* Brumbaugh,
Baltimore, Md.
'Whose excellent memory and continued interest and assistance are gratefully acknowl-
edged.
144 BRUMBACH FAMILIKS
tation of our said Province bearing date the fifth day of April Sixteen hundred and eighty-
four and remaining upon record in our said Province together with such alterations as in
them are made by our further conditions bearing date the fourth day of December Sixteen
hundred and ninety-six together also with the alterations made by our Instructions bearing
date at London the twelfth day of September Seventeen hundred and twelve and registered
in our Sccrelarys Oltice of our said Province together with a paragraph of our Instructions
bearing date al London the fifteenth day of December Seventeen hundred and thirty-eight
and registered in our Land Office.
We do therefore hereby Grant unto him the said Jacob Broomback all that tract or
parcel of land called "ILL WILL."
BEGINNING at a bounded White Oak standing in the temporary line about fourteen
perches to the Eastward of Thomas Longs field and running thence South forty-eight degrees
West twenty-two perches, South eighty degrees East twenty-live perches, South thirty degrees
East thirty-eight perches, South fifty-eight degrees and an half degree E.ast sixty-two perches,
South twelve degrees East eighty-eight perches. North fifty-six degrees East one hundred and
four perches, North twenty degrees West one hundred and twelve perches, then by a straight
line to the beginning tree.
Containing and now laid out for One hundred acres of land more or less according to
the Certificate of Survey thereof taken and returned into our Land Office bearing date the
twenty-fourlh day of July, Seventeen hundred and fifty-four and there remaining together
with all rights, profits, benefits and privileges thereunto belonging Royal Mines Excepted
To Have and To Hold the same unto him the said Jacob Broomback his heirs and assigns
forever to be holden of us and our heirs as of our Manor of Conigochiege in free and common
soccage by fealty only for all manner of services Yielding and [laying therefore yearly unto
us and our heirs at our receipt at our City of Saint Marys at the two most usual feasts in
the year Viz: the Feasts of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Michael
the Arch Angel by even and equal portions the Rent of four shillings Sterling in Silver or
Gold for a fine upon every alienation of the said land or any part or parcel thereof one
whole years Rent in Silver or Gold or the full value thereof in such comodities as we and
our heirs or such officer or officers as shall be appointed by us and our heirs from time to
time to collect and receive the same shall accept in discharge thereof at the choice of us
and our heirs or such officer or officers aforesaid. Provided that if the said sum for a fine
for alienation shall not be paid unto us and our heirs or such officer or officers aforesaid
before such alienation and the said alienation entered upon record either in the Provincial
Court or County Court where the same parcel of land lyeth within one month next after
such alienation then the said alienation shall be void and of no effect.
Given under our Great Seal of our said Province of Maryland this twenty-fourth day of
July Anno Domini Seventeen hundred and fifty-four.
Witness our trusty and well beloved Horatio Sharpe, Esquire, Lieutenant General and
Chief Governor of our said Province of Maryland Chancellor and Keeper of the Great Seal
thereof.
Land Office of Maryland, Set:
I Hereby Certify, that the aforegoing is a true Copy of the Patent of "ILL WILL" 100
acres, patented to Jacob Broomback ;?4th July, 175L as recorded in Liber Y. & S. No. 8
folio 647 &c, one of the Record Books on file in this office.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Land
Office of Maryland, this twelfth day of April, nineteen hundred and seven.
[Seal] E. STANLEY TOADVIN,
Commissioner of the Land Office.
"Broom-back's I.ott" 50 a,, lying in Frederick Co., Md., and patented to
Jacob Broomback of Frederick Co., 21 April, 1755.
(B. C. & G. S., No. 8, folio 187, Land Commissioner's Office, Annapolis.)
DEED OF CONROD HOGMIRE TO JACOB BROMBACK FOR "CLALAND'S
CONTRIVANCE," FRFDERICK CO., MD., 2(i SEPT., 1753."
At the Request of Jacob Brombark the following Deed was Recorded October the
•Search made and record at Frederick, Md., copied by Miss Nellie Carter Garrott, Secy.
Frederick Co. Hist.. Soc.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB Bltr.MBACH 1*0
twenty Third day Anno Domini Seventeen Hundred and fifty Three. To wit This Indenture
made this twenty Sixth day of September in the year of our Lord Cod one Thousand Seven
Hundred and fifty Three Between C'onrod lluymyre of Frederick County and Province of
Maryland Blacksmith of the one Part and Jacob Bromback weaver of the same County and
Province aforesaid of the other Part Witnesseth That the said Conrod Hogmire for 'an in
Consideration of the sum of Sixty four pounds Current money to him at and before the
Ensealing and Delivery of This Present well and Truly Paid by the said Jacob Bromback
were with the said Conrod Hogmire doth Acknowledge him self fully satisfied and contented
and of Every part and Parcel' Thereof doth acquit .ami Discharge the said Jacob Bromback
his Heirs Executors Administrators for ever bv this Presents hath granted Bargained and
sold Aliened and Confirmed and by this Presents doth fully Clearly and absolutely Grant
Bargain and sell Alien and Confirm unto the said Jacob Brornback all that Tract or Parcell
of Land called Clalands Contrivance Beginning at a Bounded white oak standing on the
head of a Dry Spring Lying Near a Tract of Land Taken up by Col. Crcsap Belonging to
Daniel Dulany Esquire and Running Thence South twenty Nine Degrees East Twenty four
Perches then south fifty five Degrees East Seventy Perches then south five Degrees East
Twenty six perches then South fifty four Degrees West forty perches North Eighty four
Degrees West forty perches then south sixty three Degrees west sixty Six Perches then
North Twenty Degrees West one hundred and forty Perches then by a straight Line to the
Beginning Tree Containing and now laid out for Ninety Acres of Land more or less scituate
Lying and Being in the County afore said with all appurtenances. Houses, Buildings, fences
and Improvements whatsoever and the Revereion and Revercions Remainder and Remainders
and Profits whatsoever of all and singular the said Premises and every part and Parcell
There of To Have And to Hold this said Tract Land and Premises with all appurtenances
before by this Presents Bargained and sold or Mentioned or Intended to be hereby Granted
Bargained Aliened and Confirmed and Every Part and Parcel Thereof only my Lord or
Lords fees Excepted to the Jacob Bromback his heirs and Assigns to the only Proper use
and behoof of the said Jacob Bromback his Heirs and assigns for Ever and the said Conrod
Hogmire doth warrant and for ever Defend from him his Heirs Executors administrators to
the said Jacob Bromback his Heirs Executors, Administrators and assigns he the said Conrod
Hogmire his Heirs Executors Administrators doth hereby Covenant promise and agree to
and with the said Jacob Bromback his Heirs Executors Administrators and assigns all and
singular the Before Bargained Premises with the appurtenances and every Part thereof
unto the said Jacob Bromback his Heirs and assigns for ever by this presents In Witness
whereof the above Named Conrod Hogmire hath to this Present Indenture interchangeably
set his hand and seal the day and vear above Written
CONROD HOGMIRE [Seal]
"Signed sealed and Delivered
In the Presence of
Jos. Smith, Thos. Prather on the Back of which Deed is thus Indorsed. To wit
September the 26th 1753 Received the day of the date hereof the within Named Jacob
Bromback the Sum of Sixty four pounds Currant Money being The Consideration Money for
those and Premises with in Mentioned.
Testes Tho. Prather
September the 26lh day 1753 Then Came the within Named Conrod Hogmire and acknowl-
edged the within Deed according to Law before us.
JOS. SMITH
THO. PRATHER
October the 23 1753 Then Received of Jacob Bromback the sum of three shillings and
seven pence half pennv sterling as an Alienation fine on the within Mentioned Ninety Acres
of Land by Order of Edward Loyd, Esquire agent of the Right Honourable the Lord Pro-
prietary of Marvland.
[Seal] ' JOHN DARNAI.L.
"The Rcsun-ci) on Clalands Contrivance" 50,5 a, lying in Frederick Co.,
Md., and patented to Jacob Broomback of Frederick Co., 18 April, 1763.
(B. C. & G. S., No. 18, folio 313, Land Commissioner's Office, Annapolis.)
"Timber Bottom" 260 a, lying in Frederick Co., Md., and patented to
[CI] Jacob1 Broomback of Frederick Co., 14th Sept., 1763.
146 BEUMBACH FAMILIES
(B. C. & G. S., No. 23, folio 85, Land Commissioner's Office, Annapolis.)
"Chance" 23 a, lying in Frederick Co., Md., and patented to [CI] Jacob1
Broombaugh of Frederick Co., 11th May, 1765.
(B. C. & G. S., No. 28, folio 181, Land Commissioner's Office, Annapolis.)
"PATENT SAMUEL WALLIS DORFANS BARN +T5A 10+P CUMBERLAND CO."
Thomas Pcnn and Richard Penn, Esqrs. True and absolute Proprietaries and Governors
in Chief of the Province of Pennsylvania, and Counties of New-Castle. Kent and Sussex upon
Delaware. To all unto whom these presents sh ijl come Greeting: Whereas in Consequence
of the Application of Abraham Robinson No 167 dated the first day of August 17(iii for 300
Acres of Land near the foot of Dunnings Mountain on the head Draughts of Yellow Creek
Cumberland County, a Survey hath been made of the Tract of Land herein after mentioned
and intended to be hereby granted. AND WHEREAS in pursuance of a Warrant dated the
twenty third Day of May Instant requiring our Surveyor General to accept the said Survey
into his Office and make Return thereof into our Secretary's Office, in Order for Confirma-
tion to Samuel Wallis unto whom said Robinson conveyed by Deed of the Sixteenth day of
September last on the Terms of the same Warrant mentioned he hath accordingly made
Return thereof thereby Certifying, the Description, bounds, and Limits, of the Land as
foresaid, surveyed to be as follows, viz Situate as aforesaid called Dorfans Bam Beginning
at a marked white oak thence by John Chandlers Land South Sixty six degrees Last Three
hundred and twenty eight perches to a marked white oak, thence by Barrens South five
degrees West one hundred and fifty perches to a marked white oak South fifty five degrees
West One hundred and thirty seven perches to a marked Pine North Seventy five degrees
West Sixty eight perches to a marked Lin, South Seventy seven degrees West thirty six
perches to a marked Hickory thence by Thomas Walkers Land North forty three degrees &
a half West One hundred and fifty three perches to a marked Hickory thence by Dunnings
Mountain North forty nine degrees West thirty five perches to a marked Chestnut oak &
North fifteen degrees East Two hundred and twenty six perches to the place of Beginning
Containing Four hundred & seventy five acres and One hundred & four perches and allow-
ance of Six P Cent for Roads, &c. As by the said Application, Warrant & Survey remain-
ing in the Survevor Generals Office and from thence Certified into our Secretaries Office more
fully appears NOW at the Instance and Request of the said Samuel Wallis that we would be
pleased to grant him a Confirmation of the same. KNOW YE, that in Consideration of the
Sum of Twenty three pounds Sixteen Shillings Sterling Money of Great Britain pr lawful
Money of Pennsylvania, to our use paid by the said Samuel Wallis (the Receipt whereof we
hereby acknowledge, and thereof do acquit and for ever discharge the said Samuel Wallis
his Heirs Assigns, bv these Presents) And of the yearly Quit-Rent herein after mentioned
and reserved, WE HAVE given, granted, released and confirmed, and by these Presents for
Us, our Heirs and Successors, Do give, grant, release and confirm, unto the said Samuel
Wallis his Heirs and Assigns, the said above described Tract of Land, as the same are now
set forth, bounded and limited as aforesaid: With all Mines, Minerals, Quarries, Meadows,
Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods, Underwoods. Timber, and Trees, Ways,
Waters, Water Courses, Liberties, Profits, Commodities, Advantages, Hereditaments and
Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in nnv wise appertaining and lying within
the Bounds and Limits aforesaid [Three full and clear' fifth Parts of all Royal Mines, free
from all Deductions and Reprisals for digging and refining the same; and also one fifth
Part of the Ore of all other Mines, delivered at the Pits Mouth only excepted, and hereby
reserved] And also free Leave, Right and Liberty, to and for the said Samuel Wallis his
Heirs and Assigns, to hawk, hunt, fish and fowl, in and upon the hereby granted Land and
Premises, or upon any Part thereof: TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said above described
Tract of Land and Premises hereby granted (except as before excepted) with their Appur-
tenances, unto the said Samuel Wallis his Heirs and Assigns. To the onlv Use and Behoof
of the said Samuel Wallis his Heirs and Assigns, for ever; TO Bis IIOLDEN of us, our
Heirs and Successors, Proprietaries of Pennyslvanla, as of our Mannor of Lowther in the
Countv of Cumberland aforesaid, in free and common Socage by Fealtv onlv, in lieu of all
other Services YIELDING AND PAYING THEREFORE yearly unto Us, our Heirs and
Successors, at the Town of Carlisle in the said County, at or upon the first Day of March
in every Year, from the first Day of March last One penny Sterling for every Acre of the
same, or value thereof in Coin current, according as the Exchange shall then be between our
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 147
said Province anc) the City of London, to such Person or Persons as snail from Time to Time
be appointed to receive the same. AND in Case of Non-payment thereof within ninety Days
next after the same shall become due that then it shall and' may be lawful for us, our Heirs
and Successors, our anil their Receiver or Receivers, into and upon the hereby granted Land
and Premises to re-enter, and the same to hold and possess, until the said Quit-Rent, and all
Arrears thereof, together with the Charges accruing by Means of such Non-payment and
Re-entry, be fully paid and discharged. WITNESS John Penn Esquire Lieutenant-Gover-
nor of the said Province, who by Virtue of certain Powers, and Authorities to him for this
Purpose, inter alia, granted by the said Proprietaries, hath hereunto set his Hand, and
caused the Great Seal of the said Province to be hereunto affixed at Philadelphia this twenty
seventh day of May in the Year of Our Lord, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty seven
The Seventh Year of the Reign of King George the Third over Great Britain &c. and the
Forty ninth Year of the said Proprietaries Government
[Seal] JOHN PENN
Recorded in the Office for Recording of Deeds for the City and County of Philada.
In Pat. Book A. A. Vol. 8 pa 330 The 4th Day of June 1767 Witness my Hand & Seal of
Office afs .
THEO LUSK D. Recdr.
(The old f usually appears in the above where s is printed.)
Samuel Wallis and Lydia his wife by deed bearing date the 4th day of
September, 1782, conveyed said tract to Abel James and Henry Drinker in fee.
Abel James and Rebecca his wife, and Henry Drinker and Elizabeth his
wife for five shillings in hand paid deed said tract unto Samuel Wallis on the
31st day of December, 1787.
The latter acknowledgment was taken before George Bryan, Esq., one of
the Justices of the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and
in it appears "Rebekah" James, whereas she plainly writes "Rebecca James."
Samuel Wallis and Lydia his wife by indenture bearing date the 8th June,
1797 — recorded Bedford Co., Book E, p. 207, etc. — granted said tract in fee
to Henry Drinker, etc.
"Deed
Henry Drinker & Wife (6th Aug. 1803)
to
Mary Brombach and
Jacob Brombach"
Recdg. &c $1-50
DEED OF [CI] JACOB1 BRUMBAUGH, SR., TO [C4] JOHN2 BRUM-
BAUGH—14 MARCH, 1780.
"At the Request of John Brombaugh was the following deed Recorded
Mch. 10, 1780 Towit:
This Indenture made this 14th day of March in the Year of our Lord one
thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty between Jacob Broombaugh, Scnr of
Washington County in the State of Maryland, farmer, of the one part Wit-
nesseth that he the said Jacob Broombaugh Sr for and in consideration of
148 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
the sum of Eighty pounds of current and lawful money of the State of Mary-
land by him the said John Broombaugh well and truly in hand paid before the
Ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby ac-
knowledged by him the said Jacob Broombaugh, Sr. — part of two Different
Tracts of Land as herein after Mentioned both said Tracts or parcels of land
situate in Washington County in the State of Maryland as aforesaid both of
said Tracts of land Granted by pattent unto the above named Jacob Broom-
baugh Sr. the first parcel of Land Conveyed by Virtue of these presents by
the above Named Jacob Brombaugh Sr. unto the above Named John Broom-
baugh his Heirs or Assigns forever being part of a Tract or parcel of land
Called the Resurvcy on Clealands Contrivance beginning for the said part at
the end of One hundred perches on the Seventh line of a Tract of land Called
Nicholas Contrivance Granted Edward Nichols for Seventy five Acres also
said beginning being at the end of One Hundred perches on the Twenty Seventh
line of the Original Tract Called the Resurvey on Clelands Contrivance and
running + + + to a Hickory Saplin being a corner where the division line
Starts between Said John Broombaugh and Jacob Broombaugh Sr. land, and
running -\ 1 — (- Laid out for 100 acres of Land.
2d part small part originally granted by pattent to above named Jacob
Broombaugh Sr. called resurvey on Brumbaugh* delight ill will now called
timber bottom beginning for said part at the End of Sixty Six perches in the
fourteenth line of the Original Tract called timber bottom containing Q5\'o
a both 1401/2 a.
Jacob Brumbaugh [Seal]"
Witness
John Cellar
Henry Schnelchy
[CI] Jacob1 receipts to [C4] John2 for £80.
[CI] Jacob1 and Mary Elizabeth, wife, release dower right. (This
seems only record of full name "Mary Elizabeth.")
(Book B, p. 313, Bedford, Pa., copied by Mr. Elias Gibson.)
PATENT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA TO
[CI] "JACOB BROOMBAUGH" FOR "RICH BARRENS"
(225 ACRES) UPON WARRANT GRANTED
MARCH 14, 1785.
"To all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting: Know ye, That in
consideration of the monies paid by Jacob Broombaugh of Washington County,
DESCENDANTS OF J01IANN JACOB BRUMBACH 149
Maryland, into the Receiver-General's office of this Commonwealth, at the
granting of the Warrant herein after mentioned, and of the sum of Eighty-
five dollars and five cents lawful money now paid by him into the said office,
there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto the said Jacob Broombaugh,
a certain tract of Land, called "Rich Barrens" situate in Woodbcrry Town-
.ship, Bedford County, Beginning at a comer thence by barrens south thirty
two degrees + + + thence by land of William Dickson + + + by land of
George Buttcrbaugh + + + Containing Two Hundred twenty five acres
and allowance of six per cent, for roads (&c which said tract was surveyed in
pursuance of a Warrant dated the 14th of March 1785 granted to the said
Jacob Broombaugh with the appurtenances. + + + Free and Clear of all
Restrictions and Reservations, as to Mines, Royalties, Quit-rents or other-
wise, excepting and reserving only the fifth part of all Gold and Silver Ore,
for the use of this Commonwealth, to be delivered at the Pit's mouth, clear of
all charges."
Granted by Thomas McKean, Governor, May 30, 1805. Recorded in
Pat. Book P, Vol. 57, p. 107, Dept. of Inter. Affairs, Harrisburg.
DEED OF [CI] JACOB BROMBACH, SENR. TO ANN AND MARTIN
HOUSER— 26 AUGUST, 1785."
"To all People to whom these Presents shall Come I [CI] Jacob1 Brom-
bach Senr of the County of Washington in the state of Maryland Yeoman
send greeting whereas I the said Jacob1 Brombach Senr obtained a warrant
from the Honorable the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania bearing the Date the
twenty Sixth Day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven
hundred and seventy five for taking up 150 Acres of Land in Morrisons Cove
on Cove Run joining James Biddies 500 acre Tract on the South or North
West side in Bedford Co and also I the said Jacob1 Brombach Senr obtained
one other Warrant from the said Proprietaries bearing Date the said 26 Day
of January for taking up 50 acres of land in Morrisons Cove joining James
Biddies 500 acre Tract in the County of Bedford as in and by the said Re-
cited warrants will more fully and at large appear'' + + + £100 lawful
money of Pa. acknowledged from Ann Houser and Martin Houser — 26 Aug.
1785 + + +
Jacob Brombach Senr [Seal]
Win Beatty
David Espy
'Recorded in Book B, p. 181, Bedford Co., Pa.
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At request of [CI] Jacob1 Broombaugh received Oct. 26, 1787, 26 Oct.,
1787, Between Paul Roades of Bedford Co., Pa., farmer, and [CI] Jacob1
Brombaugh of Washington Co., Md., £500. Rcsurvey on Roots Hill begin-
ning at Pauls purchase on Resurvey on Roots Hill 84>y± a, 1st tract — 2d tract
Paulas Travels 27 a.
(Book E, p. 583, Huntingdon, Pa.)
May 2, 1788, [CI] Jacob1 Brumbaugh deeds to David Forey of Lan-
caster Co., Pa., for £800 Part of Resurvey on Roots Hill part called Pauls
Purchase 8iy± a 1st part — Pauls Travels 27 a 2d part.
(Book E, p. 849, Huntingdon, Pa.)
Jacob Broombaugh [CI] and John Broombaugh [C-4], both of Wash-
ington Co., Md., 26 Oct., 1787, give bond £1,000 to Paul Roades of Morris
Cove in Bedford Co., Pa., 300 a tract in Morrises Cove — "which tract he the
said Jacob Broombaugh formerly took out a Warrant for and has put the
above named Paul Roads in possession of said land or part thereof."
Jacob Brombach [Seal]
Johannes Brumbach [Seal]
Witness
Jacob Rohrer
Saml Finley
(Book F, p. 61, Huntingdon, Pa.)
DEED FROM DANIEL CARPENTER, AND MARY, FOR "SPRINGFIELD FARM,"
362 ACRES, 17 NOV. 178S, TO JACOB' BRUMBACH [CI].
This Indenture made the 17 day of November 1788 between Daniel Carpenter of York
Town in the County of York and State of Pennsylvania, Inkeeper and Mary his wife of one
part and [CI] Jacob1 Brumbach of Washington County in the State of Maryland of the
other part, Whereas his Excellency Benjamin Franklin, President of the Supreme Executive
Council of the Commonwealth of Penna. by Patent under the hand of said Benjamin Frank-
lin and the Great seal of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania bearing date the fifteenth day of
May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty six for the consider-
ation and under the Reservations therein mentioned granted unto Daniel Carpenter his heirs
and assigns forever All that tract of land called "Springfield farm situate on Piney Creek
about seven or eight miles above the mouth in Frankstown Township Bedford Co. beginning
at a corner Spanish oak of Michael Krider's land, thence by the same north sixty eight
degrees west two hundred and sixty eight perches to a dogwood tree thence by the Canoe
Mountain south twenty two degrees west fifty perches to a white oak north seventy nine
degrees west thirty perches to a large Black oak South twenty degrees West one hundred
and seventy four perches to a dogwood, South seventy degrees' East forty seven perches to
a white oak. South twenty degrees west sixty one perches to a large white oak thence by
Pine Barrens south twenty degrees East two hundred and twelve perches to a small hickory
and north thirty degrees East two hundred and thirty four perches to the place of beginning
Containing three hundred and sixtv two acres and allowance of six per cent for roads &c
as by the said patent Recorded in the Rolls office at Philadelphia in Patent Book No. 6
page 285 reference being thereunto had may more fully appear (which said tract was sur-
veyed in pursuance of a warrant dated the 27 day of April 1775 to John Carpenter who by
deed dated .May 8, 1786 conveyed the same to said Daniel Carpenter in fee) Now this Inden-
ture witnesseth that the said Daniel Carpenter and Mary his wife for and in consideration
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 151
of the sum of three hundred and forty pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania + + + paid
by the said Jacob Brumbach, &c -f- -j- -(-
Witnesses:
Peter Keys Daniel Carpenter [Seal]
Frederick Budline (?) Mary Carpenter [Seal]
Daniel Carpenter receipts to [CI] Jacob' Brumbach for £310.
(Recorded 10 June, 1790, Vol. Al, p. 288, Huntingdon, Pa. — copied by Mr. Elmer E.
Enyeart.)
DEED FROM HEIRS OF [CI] JACOB1 BRUMBAUGH FOR "SPRINGFIELD FARM"
TO [C2j JACOB1 BRUMBAUGH OF WASHINGTON CO., MD., 10 MCH. 1807.
This Indenture made the 10 day of March 1807 between [Co] Daniel- Brombaugh, [C6]
David' Brombaugh and [C8] George1 Brombaugh all of Washington Co., Md., [C3] Mary'
Ulrey and Samuel Ulren her husband and [CI] John2 Brombauqh of Bedford Co. Pa. of one
part and [C3] Jacob- Brombaugh of Washington Co. State of Md. of the other part, Wit-
nessed) that for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand six hundred and Twenty
nine dollars current money of the state of Md. -\- -f -)--)- a certain plantation or tract of
land called "Springfield farm" situated on the waters of Pine Creek about seven or eight
miles above the mouth in Woodbury Twp. Huntingdon Co., Pa., containing 3fi2 acres and
allowance of six per cent for roads &c said tract belonging to the estate of Jacob Brombaugh
by the said Jacob Brumbach, &c + -j- -(-
Witness:
J. Maxwell
Jacob Zimmerman
her [C6] David Brombaugh [Seal]
[C3] Mary x Ullery [Seal] her
mark Eve X Brombaugh [Seal]
Samuel Ulrey [Seal] mark
(In German) [C8] George Brombaugh [Seal]
[C5] Daniel Brombaugh [Seal] [C4] John Brombaugh [Seal]
her
Elizabeth X Brombaugh [Seal]
mark
Daniel2, Davids, Georges und John2 Brombaugh and Samuel Ulrey (in German) receipt to
[C2] Jacob2 Brombaugh for ?1629.
Franklin Co. Pa. 16 Mch 1807 James Maxwell "one of the Associate Judges for Frank-
lin Co." certifies to the personal appearance and signatures of [C5] Daniel2 Brombaugh and
Elizabeth his wife, [C6] David3 Brombaugh and Eve his wife, [C8] George Brombaugh,
[C+] John2 Brombaugh and Samuel Ulrey.
Bedford Co. Pa. 1 June 1807 John Moore, "one of the Associate Judges of the Court
of Common Pleas for the said countv" certifies to the personal appearance and signatures of
[C3] Marv2 Ulrev and Elizabeth Brombaugh the wife of [Ct] John2 Brombaugh.
(Recorded 13 Apr., 1808, Vol. LI, p. 499, Huntingdon, Pa.)
"Smoak Pipe" 4 a, lying in Washington Co., Md., and patented to [CI]
Jacob1 Broombaugh of Washington Co., 15 Nov., 1791.
(I. C, No. E, folio 816, Land Commissioner's Office, Annapolis.)
In Bedford Co., Pa., there is another deed recorded 1805 "Between
Henry2 Brumbaugh [C7] and Margaret his wife of Washington Co., Md.,
John2 Brumbaugh [CI] and Samuel Ulery and Mary2 [C3] his wife + -\ — |-
Witnesseth that whereas Jacob1 Brumbaugh [CI] (deed) late of Wash-
ington Co., Md., father of Henry, John and Mary," etc.
DEED HENRY DRINKER & WIFE TO MARY BROMBACH AND [C2] JACOB'
BROMBACH.
THIS INDENTURE made the Sixth day of the Eighth Month called August in the
Year of our LORD One Thousand Eight Hundred und three Between Henry Drinker of
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BEUMBACH FAMILIES
the City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania merchant and Elizabeth his Wife of
the one part and Mary Brombach Administratrix and Jacob Brombach Administrator of all
and singular the Goods and Chattels Rights and Credits which were of Jacob Brombach the
elder late of Washington County in the State of Maryland deceased of the other part
WHEREAS the said Henry Drinker being seized in fee "of and in the tract of land herein
after described and hereby intended to lie granted with the Appurtenances did in the month
called August in the year 1797 contract to bargain sell and convey the same unto the said
Jacob Brombach the elder in his lifetime for the price or Sum of Thirteen hundred and
twenty six pounds fifteen shillings lawful Money of Pennsylvania of which said purchase
Monies the said Jacob Brombach the elder did' in his lifetime pay unto the said Henry
Drinker the sum of Three hundred and thirty eight pounds nine shillings am
account and afterwards to
Brombach the elder died intestate And Whereas Administration of all and singular the
Goods and Chattels Rights and Credits which were of the said Jacob Brombach the elder
deceased hath since been duly granted and committed to his Widow the said Mary Brom-
bach and his eldest Son the said Jacob Brombach parties hereto And Whereas "the said
Mary Brombach Administratrix and Jacob Brombach Administrator aforesaid have or one
of them hath since well and truly paid unto the said Henry Drinker the Sum of Nine hun-
dred and eighty eight pounds five shillings and eleven pence balance in full of the purchase
Monies aforesaid Now this Indenture Witnesseth that the said Henry Drinker and Elizabeth
his Wife for and in Consideration as well of the said Sum of Three hundred and thirty
eight pounds nine shillings and one penny so paid by the said Jacob Brombach the elder
as aforesaid as of the said further sum of Xine hundred and eighty eight pounds five shil-
lings and eleven pence (balance in full of the said Sum or purchase Monies of Thirteen hun-
dred and twenty-six pounds fifteen shillings) so as aforesaid paid by the said Mary Brom-
bach Administratrix and Jacob Brombach Administrator as aforesaid the receipt whereof is
hereby acknowledged and for and in full Execution and performance of the above recited
Contract of Bargain and Sale so as aforesaid made by and between the said Henry Drinker
and the said Jacob Brombach the elder have and by these presents do grant bargain and
sell alien enfeoff release and connrm unto the said Mary Brombach Administratrix and
Jacob Brombach Administrator aforesaid and to their Heirs and Assigns All that the afore-
said Tract of Land agreed to be sold by the said Henry Drinker to the said John Brombach
the elder as aforesaid Situate near the foot of Dunning's Mountain on the head draughts of
Yellow Creek formerly in the County of Cumberland but now in the County of Bedford in
the State of Pennsylvania called "Dorfttn's Barn' * * * Containing Four hundred and
seventy five Acres and one hundred and four perches and allowances of Six pCent for Roads
&c [Being the same Tract of land which Thomas T^nn and Richard Penn Esquires proprie-
taries of Pennsylvania by Letters patent bearing date the twenty seventh day of May
1767 inrolled in patent Book AA vol 8 page 330 granted and confirmed unto Samuel Wallis
in fee Who with Lydia his Wife by deed thereon endorsed bearing date the fourth
day of September 1783 granted the same unto Abel James and the said Henry Drinker
in fee as tenants in common And the said Abel James and Rebecca his Wife and
Henry Drinker and Elizabeth his Wife afterwards by their deed bearing date the thirty
first day of December 17S7 regranted the same unto the said Samuel Wallis in fee And the
said Samuel Wallis and Lydia his wife afterwards by Indenture bearing date the Eighth
day of June 1797 recorded in the Office for recording of deeds in Bedford County in Book
E page 207 &c granted the same with other Lands unto the said Henry Drinker in fee and
which said Tract hereby granted was afterwards by the Commissioners of Bedford County
sold and conveyed to Martin Pfeiffer of the Town of Bedford Who by his deed bearing date
the twentieth day of November 1799 recorded in the Office for recording of deeds in Bed-
ford Countv aforesaid in Book E pace 381 granted and released the same unto the said
Henry Drinker in fee] Together also * ' * * Hereditaments & premises hereby granted with
the Appurtenances unto the said Mary Brombach Administratrix and Jacob Brombach Ad-
ministrator as aforesaid their Heirs and Assigns * * * t:Se Benefit and Behoof of all the
every the Children of the said Jacob Brombach the elder deceased and their several and re-
spective Heirs and Assigns for Ever to be equally divided between them share and share alike
as tenants in common according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regulating
the descent of Intestates Real Estates in force at the time of the death of the said Jacob
Brombach the elder deceased Subject nevertheless to the right of dower of the said Mary the
Widow of the said Jacob Brombach the elder deceased of and in the same for and during the
term of her natural life and to and for no other Use Trust Intent or purpose whatsoever * * •
1 do hereby acknowledge to have received from the above named Jacob Brombach the
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 153
elder in his lifetime the Sum of Three hundred and thirty eight pounds nine shillings and
one penny and from his Administrators above named or "one of them the further Sum of
Nine hundred and eighty eight pounds five shillings and eleven pence in full of the Consid-
eration Monies above mentioned.
Witnesses to the signing Henry Drinker
Paul S. Brown
Henry Drinker [Seal]
Elizath Drinker [Seal]
Sealed and Delivered
In the Presence of Us
William Downing
Paul S. Brown
The tenth day of August Anno Domini 1803 Before me the Subscriber one of the Judges
of the Court Common Pleas for the City & County of Philadelphia personally came and
appeared the within named Henry Drinker and Elizabeth his Wife and acknowledged the
within written Indenture to be their Act and deed and desired the same may be recorded
as Such The said Elizabeth thereunto voluntarily consenting she being of full age and sep-
arately and apart from her said Husband by me therein privately examined and the Contents
thereof first made known unto her. Witness my Hand and Seal the day & year abovesaid.
Geo. Inskeep [Seal]
Bedford County Ss
Recorded in the office for recording of Deeds in and for said County in Book F page
348 the 21st day of October Anno Domini 1803. Witness my hand & seal of office the same
Day and vear.
[Seal] " JACOB BONNETT Recr.
Recording &c $1-50
Mary Brumbaugh, widow and relict of Jacob1 Brumbaugh [CI] deed, 18
June, 1803, releases her dower right in all property and is to be paid an
annual payment of £35 by Jacob- Brumbaugh [C2], Samuel Ulry, John2
Brumbaugh [C4], Daniel" Brumbaugh [Co], Henry2 Brumbaugh [C7], Da-
vid2 Brumbaugh [C6], and George2 Brumbaugh [C8].
Mary X Brumbaugh [Seal]
Before 2 Justices of Peace
A Ott
Robert Douglass
(Book P, p. 122, Hagerstown, Md.)
COMMISSION ON DIVISION OF ESTATE OF JACOB1 BRUMBAUGH
[CI] MARCH 23, 1804— DEATH 10 APRIL, 1799.
"3d Mon in Feb 180-t Jacob2 Brumbaugh [C2] presents petition stating
that Jacob1 Brumbaugh [CI], father, late of Washington Co., Md., died
intestate 10 Apr. 1799, left 7 children 6 above age of 21 and the other
George2 [C8] under age and widow Mary — 6 are Jacob2 [C2] ; Mary2 [C3],
the wife of Samuel Ulry; John2 Brumbach [C-i] ; Daniel2 Brumbach [C5] :
Henry2 Brumbach [C7], and David2 [C6].
The said Jacob1 Brumbaugh [CI] left a Considerable Real Estate in the
said County, consisting of a tract or part of tract of land called "The Re survey
on Clclands Contrivance" containing about 370 a, and also a part of a Tract
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of land called "Timber Bottom" containing about 12 a and also a part of
Tract of land called "The Chance" containing about Twelve acres + +
Petition for Commission to 5 discreet, sensible men to adjudge and deter-
mine whether the Estate of the said [CI] Jacob1 Brumbaugh would admit of
being divided without injury and loss to all the parties entitled, and to ascertain
the value of such Estate in current money according to law.
Commission appointed by Wm. Clagett, Esq Chief Justice of Co. Court
2 Mch 1804— issued 23 Mch 1804
Walter Boyd
John Schnebly
Jacob Zeller
4 days at
2
2
15/
£ 3 0
1 10
1 10
0
0
0
Lodowick Young
Geo. Cellars
2
2
1 10
1 10
0
0
£ 9 0 0
Surveyors a/c 30/ per Day 4 days at 30 £6-0-0 Jacob2 Brumbaugh [C2]
claims to be allowed for giving notice for Commission to Saml Ulrey and Mary
his wife and John2 Brumbaugh [C4] representatives of Jacob1 [CI] De-
ceased who live in Bedford Co. Pa. at distance 70 miles from the inheritance
4 days at 15/ per day £3-0-0 Saml Hughes atty-at-law for filing petition,
advice, etc $30. £11-5-0 £29-5-0
(Washington Co., Md., records at Hagerstown, p. 819.)
ORDER FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE OF JACOB1 BRUMBAUGH
[CI], AUGUST, 1806."
On application of Jacob Brumbaugh [C2] by his attorney Wm Reynolds
Esq for the sale of the Real Estate of Jacob Brumbaugh [CI] late of the
County of Washington in the State of Maryland, deceased, Rule that all the
heirs of Jacob1 Brumbaugh [CI] deceased shew cause at the next Orphans
Court to be held at Bedford on the first Monday of August next why the Es-
tate of said deceased should not be sold.
Jacob2 Brumbaugh [C2] who being duly affirmed saith that he served
the within Rule of Court on John2 Brumbaugh [C4], Mary2 [C3], intermar-
ried with Samuel Ulry, Daniel2 [C5], Henry2 [C7], David2 [C6], and George2
Brumbaugh [C8]. Affirmed in open court August 4th 1806.
The Bedford Co. records also contain a deed in 1807 signed by [C2]
•(Copied from Co. Records at Bedford, Pa., by Mr. Elias Gibson.)
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 155
Jacob2 Brumbaugh and Catharine, [C5] Daniel2 and Elizabeth, [C6] David2
and Eve, and [C8] George2 of Washington Co., Md., and [C4] John2 Brum-
baugh of Bedford Co., Pa., to Samuel Ulry (who m [C3] Mary2 Brumbaugh).
It will be noticed that [C7] Henry2 and the wives of [C4] John2 and [C8]
George2, all heirs of [CI] Jacob1, have not signed this deed, although all were
then living.
Children (7):
[C2] -f- Jacob2, b 1765; d 1816.
[C3] + Mary2, b 1767.
[C4] + John2, b 1768 ; d May 20, 1829.
[C5] + Daniel S.2, b March," 1772.
[C6] + David2, b March 17, 1776; d April 23, 1842.
[C7] + Henry2, b March, 1777.
[C8] + George2, b Sept. 9, 1783; d May 29, 1840.
[C2] JACOB2 BRUMBAUGH (Johann Jacob1) 6 1765; d 1816; m
Catharine Rentch; lived in a small stone house, and was buried on his home-
stead, 1 mile N. of his father's farm. He was member Pres. Ch., and Admr.
of [CI] Jacob's estate; and also became very extensively interested in real
estate, as will be seen from the following partial list of transactions.
Warrant to Jacob2 [C2] and Daniel2 Brumbaugh [C5] of the state of
Maryland dated April 25, 1785.* Patent to same Feby 5, 1805 for 407 acres
of land in Huntingdon County. Patent Book, P. Vol. 55, page 269.
(Harrisburg, Pa., State records.)
"Save All" 3% a> hlng ln Washington Co., Md., and patented to [C2]
Jacob2 Brumbaugh, Jr., of Washington Co., 20 Nov., 1802."
Thos. Bolt of Washington Co., Md., 24 Nov., 1804, deeds to Jacob2
Brumbaugh [C2] of same for £50. "Long Meadow enlarged" 4l/o a.°
Henry Schnebly of Washington Co., Md., 8 May, 1805, deeds to [C2]
Jacob2 Brumbaugh for $140. "Garden of Eden," 5l/o a.d
[C4] John2 Brumbaugh and Saml. Ulry and Mary2 Ulry, wife late [C3]
Mary2 Brumbaugh of Bedford Co., Pa., and [C7] Henry2 Brumbaugh of
Washington Co., Md., on 30 April, 1805, deed to [C2] Jacob2 who agrees to
take the various lands of [CI] Jacob1 deceased at the Commission's appraisal
of £4,100, and to pay over proportionate amounts. [C4] John2 Brumbaugh,
•Warrant to [CI] Jacob1— patent— [C2] Jacob5— see [C8], p. 172.
*I. C. No. S, Folio 9, Land Commissioner's Office, Annapolis.
'Book It, p. 113, Hngers town, Md.
"Book P, p. 418, Hagerstown, Md.
156
BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Saml. Ulry and [C3] Mary2 received £500, paid by [C7] Henry2— they as-
sign to [C7] Henry2.
[C6] David2 Brumbaugh and [C8] George2 Brumbaugh of Washington
Co., Md., receipt for £1200 by [C7] Henry2 Brumbaugh."
Lodwick Camcrcr of Westmoreland Co., Pa., deeds to David2 Brumbaugh
[CG] of Washington Co., Md., 17 Nov.. 1805, for £500, 122% a, "Beech
Spring" and part of Resurvey "Plunks Doubt" part of "Garden of Edcn."b
Jacob2 Brumbaugh [C2] and wife Catharine of Washington Co., Md.,
deed to Thos. Sprigg, 15 March, 1806, for $800, 3 parts of "Resurvey on
Clelland's Contrivance" patented to Jacob1 Brumbaugh [CI] the elder de-
ceased, beginning at "Sprigg's Paradise," \3\ U a, also "Tegerden's Delight"
91/4 a.0
Jacob2 Brumbaugh [C2] and Catharine his wife deed to Henry2 Brum-
baugh [C7] all of Washington Co., Md., 23 Oct., 1806, for $1,000. Resurvey
on "Clelland's Contrivance" beginning at "Garden of Eden" also Resurvey on
"Long Meadow Enlarged.'"1
Nov. 13, 181-1, Daniel Schncbly was appointed Administrator of [C2]
Jacob2 Brumbaugh and in 1817 made distribution of his personal estate
amongst his widow and children as given below :c
Children (5) of [C2] Jacob- Brumbaugh:
[C 9] + Joseph3, b Nov. 16, 1783; in Elizabeth Angle.
[C10] + John3 ; m Elizabeth Cokenour.
[Cll] + Jacob3.
[C12] + Margaret3; m David Angle.
[C13] + David3 ; m Susanna Emrich.
[C3] MARY2 BRUMBAUGH (Johann Jacob1) 6 1767 in Md. ; m Elder
Samuel Ulery ("Ulerick"), who was apparently the first minister of the Ger^
man Baptist Brethren Church in Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., Pa., and
probably the first in that county. He settled in Woodbury Twp. (now Middle
Woodbury) where the Brethren Church stands at New Enterprise, Pa., soon
after 1780, coming with [C-i] John" Brumbaugh. For many years he was a
noted speaker and the Elder in charge of the Woodbury Church. Samuel died
at New Enterprise in 1822, and both himself and wife Mary2 were there buried.
■Book P, p. 481-480, Hagerstown, Md.
"Book S, p. 1C0, Hagerstown, Md.
cBook S, p. 165, Hagerstown, Md.
"Book S, p. 133, Hagerstown, Md.
•From data furnished by Jacob Brown [C56], Cumberland, Md. — recorded at Hagers-
town, Md., and other sources.
DESCENDANTS OF JOIIANN JACOB BRUMBACH ~t3x\
[C18-vi] Barbara5 Snoeberger writes that Mary or "Maria went for their
cows one evening and became lost in the woods. The wolves came near her
and she had to climb a tree. The family blew horns which she could hear, but,
as she could not make them hear her calls and did not dare to get down from
the tree, she was compelled to stay there all night. The wolves left in the
morning, and she found she was in sight of her home where she had left a
nursing baby."
The name Ulery is variously spelled. Eve Brumbaugh Snoeberger said:
"Samuel Ulerich was the first minister of the Brethren in this place."
The Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., Pa.,a assessments for 1789 show :
Acres.
Horses.
Cows.
State Tax.
Co. Tax.
s
d
s d
Samuel Ulerick
200
2
2
6
6
3 3
David Ulerick
148
3
4
14
3
7 2
Daniel Ulerick
150
2
3
15
9
7 11
Stephen Ulerick
148
3
5
11
10
5 11
John Ulerick single freeman assessed £1 2s 6d state tax and lis 2d Co.
tax — for some reason the highest "single freeman" assessment in the county —
the other such assessments being about 10s and 5s for State and Co. taxes.
"Samuel Ullery was grantee of Commonwealth of Penna. to a large tract
of land in the south end of Morrison's Cove, New Enterprise, now forming
part of the said grant, and his patent of 1786 was signed by Benj. Franklin.""
A number of deeds are also noted under [CI], [C2], [C7] and [C8] in
which Samuel Ulery and wife appear.
Heads of Families First Census of the United States: 1790 — Penna.—
Bedford Co. — p. 21 enumerates "Samuel Ulery" as having one free white male
under 16 years, and five free white females, including heads of families (his
wife). It also enumerates "David Ulery" as having five sons under 16 years,
his wife and a daughter. (The Md. Census of 1790, p. 66, enumerates "Henry
Uhlry" and "Michael Uhlry" of Frederick Co.)
John Ulrickc was the owner of the Neff mill at Roaring Spring, Blair
Co., Pa., and sold it to George B. Spang in 1822. Christena, w of John Ulrick,
d July 1, 1817, as shown by the tombstone inscription. John seems to have
been a brother of Samuel Ulrick who m [C3] Mary2 Brumbaugh.
"Daniel Olery" Dec. 1, 1795, deeds 309 a, called "Hopkinses Traverses,"
•See page 53.
"P. S. Brown, Esq.; Kansas City, Mo.
•Reported by [C7fi] David Stuckey* Brumbaugh, Roaring Springs, Pa., who says the
name was later changed to Ulery.
10O BRUMBACH FAMILIES
to "John Broombaugh." (See p. 163.) Both signatures to this deed were
probably misread, being in German.
MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA.
January 17, 1798, "Thomas Proctor of the City of Philadelphia in the
State of Pennsylvania, Esquire," deeded to "Mary Broomburgh of Washington
County, Maryland," one certain Lot or piece of ground in the Town of Mont-
gomery in the State of Virginia Marked in a General Plan of the said Town
No. 1334 situate on the South side of Washington Street in the said Town."
This deed was acknowledged before Thomas Smith, Esq., one of the Associate
Judges of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, February 3, 1798, and wit-
nessed by Sarah A. Charlton and Daniel Grant.
The Library of Congress, and the Virginia State Library at Richmond,
Va., are unable to afford any information as to the location or historv of the
"Montgomery, Virginia." The town was platted of considerable size to con-
tain at least 1334 lots. The deed was evidently intended for [C3] Mary2
Brumbaugh, born in 1767, and lived in Washington Co., Md., until her mar-
riage to Samuel Ullery, a minister of the German Baptist Church, and one of
the first ministers of that denomination in Bedford Co., Pa. German names
were very often mis-spelled in legal documents through misinterpretation of
speech or writing.
DEED FOR "DORPHAN'S BARN" TRACT, 1807."
[C3] Mary Ulry, late Mary2 Brumbaugh and Samuel her husband, [C4]
John2 Brumbaugh, [C8] George2, [C6] David2 of Bedford Co., Pa., and [C2]
Jacob2 and [Co] Daniel3 of Washington Co., Md., acknowledge receipt of
$4,990.50 from [C8] George2 and [C6] David2 Brumbaugh and convey their
interest in "Dorphaii's Barn" on the headwaters of Yellow Creek, Woodbury
Twp., being part of [CI] Jacob1 Brumbaugh's tracts, and containing 550y2
acres.
Executed March 16, 1807, in Franklin Co., Pa., by Samuel Ulry, John
Brumbaugh, Daniel and Elizabeth Brumbaugh. Jacob and Cathrine Brum-
baugh, and on May 28, 1807, in Bedford Co., Pa., by Mary Ulry and Eliza-
beth, wife of John Brumbaugh.
[C2] Jacob2 Brumbaugh and Cathrena, [C5] Daniel2 Brumbaugh and
Elizabeth, [C6] David2 Brumbaugh and Eve, and [C8] George2 Brumbaugh,
•Recorded in Book G, p. 461, Bedford Co., Pa.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 159
all of Washington Co., Mil., and [C4] John2 Brumbaugh of Bedford Co., Pa.,
in 1807 for $1,333.49, "money of Pennsylvania," convey to Samuel Ulry of
Bedford Co., Pa., a tract of the late [CI] Jacob1 Brumbaugh, deceased, late
of Md., situate on the waters of Three Springs in Woodbury Twp., Bedford
Co., Pa., half of tract land by Jacob Brumbaugh and Samuel Ulry and tract on
Waters of Yellow Creek and west side of Tussey's Mountain — 231% acres.8
[C7] Henry2 Brumbaugh of Washington Co., Md., "farmer," quit claims
to [C4] John2 Brumbaugh and Samuel Ulry of Bedford Co., Pa., his interest
in 225 acres known as "Rich Barrens," west of "Hickory Bottom." Sealed in
presence of George Brumbaugh."
Children (4), surname Ulery ("Kmcfc") :
i Mary3 ; m David Studebaker; s Jacob Studebaker;" the former was a
minister of G. B. B. Ch., and lived in Ohio.
Children (7), surname Studebaker:
(1) Jacob4; (2) John W.4 ; (3) Catharine4; (4) Elizabeth4; (5)
Sarah4; (6) Abraham4 ; (7) David4,
ii Elizabeth3 ; ill Jacob Brou-n; farmer; member G. B. B. Ch. ; they moved
to a farm near Libertyville, Jefferson Co., Iowa, where both died.
"Grandfather and all his family, except ours, moved to Jeffer-
son Co., Iowa, about 1846, and his descendants from there scattered
throughout the far West. I could not trace them." — P. S. Brown,d
Kansas City, Mo.
Children (9), surname Brown:
(1) Hannah4, b Jan. 10, 1807, at New Enterprise, Bedford Co.,
Pa.; 1824 m Elder Leonard Furry, b July 15, 1806, at Eliz-
abethtown, Lancaster Co., Pa. — his grandfather ("Fohrer")
is said to have emigrated from Switzerland — -originally a
Lutheran, he united with his wife's church, G. B. B. He. was
elected Elder of Clover Creek Congregation and in his zealous
'Book G, p. 459, Bedford Co., Pa.
"Same reference, p. 4G3.
•According to [CIS] Eve3 (Brumbaugh) Snoeberger. Eld. Jacob Gump, Churubusco,
Ind., and Emma A. (Miller) Replogle, Huntingdon, Pa., also furnished considerable infor-
mation concerning these families.
The children (9) of .Jacob Studebaker [w., a dau of Jacob Snider (Snyder), buried in
Studebaker ccin. in Miami Co., O.] were: John, who m |C3-iv] Hannah Ulery; David, who m
fC3-il Mary I'lery; Jacob, who m Catharine Puterbaugh; Abraham, 6 May 1, 1790. d June
6, 1854, m Elizubeth Steele; Samuel; Margaret, m Jeremiah (or Daniel) Gump; Hannah, m
David Puterbaugh; Mary, m George Harshberger; Sarah, m David Rench, and Barbara, m
Ritchey.
"Persons interested in these lines should communicate with him and assist in completing
the data he has gathered.
160
BHUMBACH FAMILIES
ministerial duties traveled extensively as far as Kans. — at-
tended all annual meetings, served once on its Standing Com-
mittee; contributed extensively to the Gospel Visitor. He d
Dec. 8, 1877, and Hannah (/ April 11, 1883; both bur. at
New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa.
Children (8), surname Furry:
(a) Susan5, b Jan. 3, 1826; d Oct. 30, 1837.
(b) Jacob Brown5, b Nov. 20, 1827 ; d Dec. 15, 1905 ; deacon
G. B. B. ; m Elizabeth Burger.
(c) John Brown5, b May 24, 1829; d Dec. 18, 1863; m
Elizabeth Snowberger; lived at New Paris, Bedford
Co., Pa.
(d) Magdaline5, b Aug. 25, 1831; m [C97] Jacob Snyder*
Brumbaugh as his 1st w; she d April 5, 1850.
(e) Elizabeth5, b Jan. 14, 1834; m (1) Levi Holsinger, and
m (2) Ellas Davis. Elizabeth5 d July 27, 1860 ; they
lived at New Paris, Bedford Co., Pa.
(f) Samuel Brown5, b Feb. 17, 1836; Jan. 1, 1861, m Mary
Ann Shelley, b Jan. 25, 1842; dau John and Frances
(Byers) Shelley; he is Elder in Brethren Ch., and res.
at Martinsburg, Pa. He furnished the data for the
Furry family, (9 ch), of whom Rev. John Edward,
b Feb. 21, 1862, is minister of Brethren Ch. (G. B. B.)
(g) Catharine5, b 1838 ; m Samuel M. Burger; s Samuel and
Elizabeth (Moon) Burger, and sister of Elizabeth
Burger, who in Jacob Furry. There were 9 ch, of
whom Hannah Amanda" Burger, b Sept. 3, 1861 ; in
[C366] Cyrus Edward'' Brumbaugh.
(h) Sarah Ann5, b June 27, 1843; d Oct. 12, 1848.
(2) Samuel Ulery4 Brown; in Fannie Hoover.
(3) Jacob Ulery4 Brown; in Annie Hoover.
(4) John Ulery4 Brown; in Delilah Miller.
(5) Elizabeth4 Brown; in John Burger.
(6) Sarah4 Brown; in George Hcplogle.
(7) Mary4 Brown, d y.
(8) Henry4 Brown; in Shelly.
(9) George4 Brown; in Catharine Fishel.
iii Catharine3 Ulery; m John Snider,' b 1770. "John Snider" was as-
'Record from Bible furnished by [C3-iii-2-(a) ] Mary" Snider Ober, Roaring Spring, Pa.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 161
sessed in Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., Pa., in 1789 for 950 a, 3 h,
8 c, and a State tax of £1 19s lOd, also a Co. tax of 19s lid. He
was a farmer; member G. B. B. Cli. ; d 1855, and was buried in Snake
Spring Twp., Bedford Co., Pa.
Children (4), surname Snider:
(1) John4; lived Snake Spring Twp., Bedford Co., Pa. Ch : Sam-
uel5, Isaac"', Caroline5, Maria5, Malachia5, Charles5, Mary5.
(2) Jacob Ulery4 Snider, b Jan. 3, 1812, in Snake Spring Twp.,
Bedford Co., Pa.: a farmer; member G. B. B. Ch. ; Ml (1)
Catharine {Elizabeth ?) Baker; dau John Baker; d 1843;
m (2) Lovina Gruber, b Oct. 30, 1818, in Blair Co., Pa. ; dau
Nicholas and (Dani-els) Gruber. Lovina d Sept. 6,
1900 (81-10-6), and was buried at New Enterprise, Bedford
Co., Pa. Jacob4 d July 22, 1896 (8-1-6-19), in South Wood-
bury Twp., Bedford Co., Pa.
Children by 1st m (2), surname Snider:'
(a) Mary5, b Jan. 18, 1842; m William Smith Ober, b 1843;
s Joseph and Anna (Smith) Ober; address Roaring
Spring, Pa. (Ch 3.)
(b) Catharine5, b Sept. 28, 1843; m Samuel Teeter.
Children by 9.d m (7), surnam-e Snider:
(c) John Gruber5, b Sept. 29, 1844; m [C78]+ Evaline
Dorothy* Brumbaugh, b Dec. 6, 1846; (7 ch).
(d) Susanna5, b Feb. 10, 1847; d Nov. 1, 1867.
(e) Elizabeth5, b Aug. 6, 1849.
(f) Rebecca5, b April 20, 1852; d Aug. 19, 1892; m
Furry.
(g) Jacob Gruber5, b July 28, 1854.
(h) Lovina5, b March 5, 1857.
(i) David Gruber5, b April 29, 1860.
(3) Elvina4 Snider; m Samuel Furry.
(4) David4 Snyder.
(5) Margaret Snyder; m Jacob Kaufman.
(6) Maria Snyder; m Henry Walter.
(7) Samuel Snyder.
iv Hannah3 Ulery ; m John Studebakcr, bro. of Daiid, who m Mary Ulery
•"All the information I could get was very limited. John Snider, whose wife was Ulery
and was the only member of the tilery family I learned to know, was son of Jacob Snider.
My father was a son of Joseph Snider and no intermarriages in our family with the Ulery
family." "I have passed the 88th year of my life."— Simon Snyder, April 25, 1910.
J"~ BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[C3-i] ; fanner; member G. B. B. Ch. ; lived on the Jackson Stuckey
farm in Morrison's Cove— John was b in Snake Spring Valley, Bed-
ford Co., Pa.— and they moved to Southern O. in 1816. Hannah (/
Oct., 1862, and was bur. at Eaton, Delaware Co., Ind.
Children (14 at least), surname Studebaker:
(1) Samuel4, b about 1808.
(2) Jacob, b about 1811, d 1880; m. Catharine Dietrich.
(3) John4, b 1812; m Nancy Rudy.*
(4) David4, d July, 1863; in Martha Leavel.
(5) George W., b March 2, 1818; d July 22, 1905, at Fredonia,
Wilson Co., Kans.
(6) Daniel, b 1819; m Elizabeth Jacobs.
(7) Stephen; m Susan Dietrich.
(8) Isaac, d age 9.
(9) Mary; Hi Eli Gump.
(10) Elizabeth; in J. 0. Nodle.
(11) Margaret; »i Henry Bosler.
(12) Catharine; in Conrad Warner.
(13) Hannah ; m John Hamel.
(14) Lydia; in James Wirt.
[C4] JOHN2 BRUMBAUGH (Johanri Jacob1) b 1768; lived near New.
Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa., settling in Morrison's Cove on the headwaters of
Yellow Creek soon after 1789 ; farmer, and minister in G. B. B. Ch. ; in Mary
Elizabeth Miller} John2 d May 20, 1829; Elizabeth d May 5, 1834; both
aged 62 years.
John2 Brumbaugh [C4] of Washington Co., Md., deeds to David Dun-
tveddie, both of same place, on April 1, 1789, for £288, Resurvey on Clclands
Contrivance and part of Mary's Garden, 53yL> a, (John Brumbaugh and Jacob
Brumbaugh lands adjoin), and part of Timber Bottom, 18 a, 67 P.
"Johannes2 Brumbach" [Seal]
Elizabeth his wife releases dower right, before H. Shryok and Alex.
Clagett, Justices of Peace of Washington Co.
(Book F, p. 356, Hagerstown, Md.)
•Mrs. Fannie5 (Studebaker) Quinter. 6 1837, wid. Eld. James Quinter), Huntingdon,
Pa., dau, has materially assisted with facts, as has also Eld. Jacob Gump, Churubusco, Ind.
'Sister to Martin Miller of Morrison's Cove, according to [CU9] David Stuckey' Brum-
baugh.
Note. — After above is in tvpe it is found generation numbers have been omitted in
(2), (5). etc.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BEUMBACH 163
"Mary's Garden 5 a, lying in Washington Co., Md., and patented to John
Broombaugh [C4] of Co., 15 Nov., 1790.
(I. C, No. E, folio 570, Land Commissioner's Office, Annapolis.)
Conrod Bromboch and John Martin of Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., Pa.,
in 1791 convey a tract of land to John Bromboch [C4] yeoman of Wash-
ington Co., Md.
(Book C, p. 537, Bedford Co., Pa.)
Conrod Bromboch in 1791, Book C, p. 537, deeds a tract; and Conrod
Bromboch and John Martin in 1791, Book C, p. 539, deed another tract to
Henry Engle.
Henry Schnebly and Elizabeth his wife of Washington Co., Md., on 28
Jan., 1791, for £28 deeds to John Brumbaugh [C4] of Franklin Co., Pa., 8 a,
situate in Franklin Co., Pa., and 13 a in Washington Co., Md. — a Resuruey
on Plunks Doubt, 106 a, showing a lack of 13 a. (Book G, p. 308, Hagers-
town, Md.)
John2 Brumbaugh [C4] and Mary Elisabeth, wife, of Franklin Co., Pa.,
13 April, 1801, deed to Jacob Speigler of same for $2,665.65 Resurvey on
Plunks Doubt granted by patent Lord Baltimore to Henry Schnobly then in
Frederick Co., Md., and now in Franklin Co., Pa., and partly in Washington
Co., Md., I8I4 a, exclusive of allowances.
Witnesses: Johannes Brumbach [Seal]
Wm Lee Mary Elizabeth X Brumbach [Seal]
A Olt.
(At one point in this deed there is an erroneous reference to "the said
Jacob Brumbach.)
(Book O, p. 71, Hagerstown, Md.)
"Daniel Olery" of Woodberry Township, Bedford Co., Pa., yeoman, on 1
December, 1795, deeds to "John Broombaugh," yeoman, of the same township,
a tract of 309 acres called "Hopkinscs Traverses," in Frankstown Township,
Morrison's Cove — part of tract belonging to Daniel Olery, deceased — corner of
Abraham Teter and John Olery, executors of John Teter.
(Book D, p. 613, Bedford Co., Pa., records.)
John Broombaugh and Mary, his wife, of Woodberry Twp., Bedford Co.,
Pa., yeoman, on 16 April, 1796, deed to Jacob Shineberger, yeoman, of the
same township and county, a tract in Morrison's Cove called "Hopkinses
Traverses," containing 309 acres. "The late Proprietors of the province of
Pennsylvania by their Patent dated 12 April, 1770, Recorded in Rolls office
Patent Book A A, Vol. II, page 272, dated 14 April, 1770, confirmed to Samuel
Wallace of Philadelphia — Gcntn a tract in Morrison's Cove" etc. Samuel
Wallace and Lydia his wife convey — — . Thomas Mifflin, Governor, by Patent
164
BRUMHACH FAMILIES
of 4 June, 1793, enrolled in Patent Book 19, p. 339, on 5 June, 1793, confirms
to "Daniel Olery" a tract called "Greenfield," adjoining this tract "Hopkinses
Traverse" — part of estate Daniel Olery, dec. — being son to Daniel Olery, dec.
(Recorded in Book D, p. 529, Bedford Co. records.)
Doctor Henry Schnebly of Washington Co., Md., on 18 April, 1801, for
£8 deeds to John Brumbach [C4] of Washington Co., Md., Garden of Eden.
patented to Henry Schnebly.
(Book O, p. 11, Hagerstown, Md.)
John Brumbach [C4] of Franklin Co., Pa., on 20 April, 1801, deeds to
Robt. McKee of Washington Co., Md., Resurvey on Claylands Contrivance and
Marys Garden "contiguous" 53% a and Timber Bottom — by deed 14 Sept.,
1780, David Dunwiddie 4 a 7 P. for £221 17s 3d.
(Book N, p. 447, Hagerstown, Md.)
[C7] Henry2 Brumbaugh of Washington Co., Md., in the presence of
[C8] George2 Brumbaugh, in 1807 deeds certain lands to [C4] John2 Brum-
baugh and Samuel Ulry." (See [C3].)
[C4] John2 Brumbaugh of Township of Woodberry, Bedford Co., Pa., for
$83.50 releases his interest in one fourth of one seventh part of the tract ad-
joining Canoe Mountain on the N. W. etc. — heir of the late [CI] Jacob1"
Brumbaugh, Senr., of Washington Co., Md.
Executed in Bedford Co., Pa., 25 August, 1825, before James Shirley, J. P.
HEIRS OF [C4] JOHN2 BRUMBAUGH CONVEY THEIR INTEREST
IN 103 ACRES TO CHRISTIAN KOCHENDAFER—
APRIL 2, 1832.c
[C14] Daniel3 Brumbaugh and Elizabeth, [C16] David3 and Mary, [C17]
Jacob3 and Susannah, David Snowberger and [CIS] Eve3. Ids wife, of Wood-
berry Twp., Bedford Co., Pa., acknowledge receipt of $978.50, paid by Chris-
tian Kochendafer, and convey their interest in 103 acres adjoining David
Snowberger on S. and E, Daniel Brumbaugh on W., David Brumbaugh on N. —
being part of a larger tract struck off by [C4] John2 Brumbaugh in his life-
time for Christian Kochendafer and Eve, his wife.
Children (5):
[C14] + Daniel3, h 1791 ?; d Aug. 11, 1885.
•Recorded in Book G, p. 463, Bedford Co., Pa.— search made by Mr. Ellas Gibson.
Bedford, Pa.
bRccorded in Book VI, p. U0, Huntingdon Co., Pa.
•Recorded Book R, p. 129, Bedford Co., Pa. Page 130 gives another deed from the same
parties, and the names "Rinehart Replogcl" and "Rinehart Rippleogel" also appear therein.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 165
[C15] + Mary8, 6 Oct., ; d July 27, 1882.
[C16] + David3, b Sept. 5, 1797; d Nov. 15, 1874.
[C17] + Jacob S— 3, b March 14, 1800; d Nov. 25, 1865.
[C18] + Eve3, b July 12,a 1806; d Sept. 15, 1893.
[C5] DANIEL S.2 BRUMBAUGH (Johann Jacob1 b 1772 in Frederick
Co., Md. (now Washington Co.); farmer; m Elizabeth Long, b Jan., 1779.
Daniel2 d Aug. 24, 1824, and rests in the cemetery of the Salem Ref. Ch. in
Washington Co., Md., together with the remains of Elizabeth, who d Feb. 6,
1861.
"Albania" and "Rich Barrens" patented from the Commonwealth of
Penna. Nov. 17, 1788, and May 30, 1805, to [CI] Jacob1 Broombaugh de-
ceased and father of [C5] Daniel2 Brumbaugh, deceased, and 15Vo acres of
above land was allotted by Writ of Partition Nov. Term Nov. 4 to said [C5]
Daniel2 Brumbaugh, deceased; and at Aug. Term, 1830, [C8] George2 Brum-
baugh was assignee of [C21] Daniel3 Brumbaugh, eldest son of said [C5]
Daniel2 Brumbaugh, and together with the children and legal representatives
of said [C5] Daniel2 Brumbaugh, deceased (who died intestate) — partition
and [C8] George2 Brumbaugh of Washington Co., Md., assignee of eldest son
of said deceased, etc.b
John Brumbaugh deeded lands (335% acres) to above named [C5] Daniel2
Brumbaugh.
[C8] George2 Brumbaugh and Louisa, w, by deed of March 29, 1836.
convey the above tracts to Samuel Haffley — Davis Gibboney and w Mary.0
TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS, CONOCOCHEAGUE DISTRICT, MD.
"Salem German Reformed Church in Conococheague Dist. is located 4 mi.
S.E. of Cearfoss P. 0. It is a stone building of moderate dimensions and in
the church yard are buried the following persons :d
[C5] Daniel S. Brumbaugh, d Aug. 24, 1824, aged 52 yrs., and his w
Elisabeth, d Dec. 12, 1860, aged 81 yrs. 11 mos.
[C19] Susannah3 Brumbaugh, b May 28, 1799; d Feb. 6, 1861.
Children (9) :
[C19] Susanna3, b May 28, 1799 ; d Feb. 6, 1861.
[C20] + Elizabeth3.
•According to Barbara5 [C18-vi] Snoeberger.
"Deed Book 94, p. 332, Bedford, Pa.
•Deed Book N, pp. 289-90, Bedford Co., Pa.
"History of Western Md.— Scharf, Vol. II, p.
166 BRUMUACH FAMILIES
[C21] + Daniel3, b Aug. 6, 1803.
[C22] + Louisa3, 6 Sept. 3, 1808; d Nov. 6, 1886.
[C23] Maria3; m John BosteUer; both d: (descendants — no replies).
[C24] + Samuel David3, b June 11, 1813.
[C25] Thomas Jefferson3 ; m Mary Reader of Washington Co., Md. ; acci-
dentally drowned in Mo. river; (3 ch).
[C26] Isabella3, d y: m William Bentz of Funkstown, Md. ; (Is— Clay4).
[C27] Rosanna Caroline3.
[C6] DAVID2 BRUMBAUGH (Johann Jacob1) b March IT, 1776; 1805
m Eve Kissecker* b March 6, 1789, at or near Hagerstown, Md. ; dau Simon
Kissecker, b May 20, 1747, and d May 25, 1818. &
He farmed in Washington Co., Md., where he owned some slaves — never
sold one, and later liberated them. One of the latter was Samuel Cole of
Hagerstown, Md. In 1827 the entire family moved from Md. into Franklin Co.,
Pa., upon a farm in Antrim Twp. He built a house at Middleburg, now called
State Line, Pa. — this house was later used as a public house, or hotel, which
Eve largely conducted while David2 directed the farming of his 300-acre tract
S.W. of McConnelsburg. About 100 acres of this were cleared and the bal-
ance consisted of heavily wooded land and contained several fine springs. He
was very fond of spending his summers on this mountain land, and it was a
great treat for the grand-children to join him there. Simeon3 farmed the old
homestead farm in Washington Co., Md., during a portion of this time.
David2 Brumbaugh founded the town of Middleburg, now called State
Line, Pa.
CONSTABLE'S BONDS.
[C6] David2 Brumbaugh and Thomas Shuman of Washington Co., 19
July, 1803, bond to State of Md. $250.
(Book P, p. 182, Hagerstown, Md.)
[C6] David2 Brumbaugh and [C8] George2 Brumbaugh of Washington
Co., Md., 4 Oct., 1804, bond to State of Md. $250.
(Book P, p. 889, ibid.)
[C9] Joseph3 Brumbaugh and [C8] George2 Brumbaugh of Washington
Co., Md. (date omitted in transcribing), bond to Md. $800.
[C9] Joseph3 Brumbaugh and [C8] George2 Brumbaugh of Washington
Co., Md., 20 July, 1809, bond to State of Md. $250.
(Book T, p. 536, ibid.)
(Book W, p. 173, ibid.)
•Name also spelled Kieaecker and Kisecker.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BEUMBACH 167
SUPERVISOR'S BOND.
[C6] David2 Brumbaugh and Tho. Keller of Washington Co., Md., Nov. 9,
1818, bond to State of Md. -.
(Book DD, p. 165, ibid.)
The parents were members Luth. Ch., and all the children were baptized
into that faith, but later united with different denominations. David2 d April
23, 1842, and Eve d July 22, 1845— the remains of both rest in Rose Hill Cem.,
Hagerstown, Md.
[C6] David2 served as a private in the battle of Bladensburg, War of
1812."
In Record Book AC, p. 235, Bedford Co., Pa., we find that the heirs of
[C6] David2 Brumbaugh acknowledge the receipt of $4,935.10 and convey to
[C28] Simon3 Brumbaugh" a tract of land under date of Oct. 11, 1851. The
signatures of the heirs are given in the order and manner of signature (except-
ing the identification numbers and the addition of the full middle names) :
[C30] Elias David3 Brumbaugh.
[C31] Nathan Henry3 Brumbaugh.
[C32] Elizabeth L.3, intermarried with Wm. Logan.
[C33] Jacob Benjamin3 Brumbaugh.
[C35] Catharine Jane3 Brumbaugh, intermarried with Joseph Newman.
[C36] Ann Maria3 Brumbaugh.
[C37] Judiana Dorothy3 Brumbaugh, intermarried with Henry Cook.
[C13] David Brumbaugh, guardian to [C39] George Washington3
Brumbaugh.
Received from [C28] Simon3 Brumbaugh, one of the heirs of the deceased
— lands in Franklin Co., Pa.
Children' (12):
[C28] + Simeon K— 3, 6 Sept. 27, 1806; d July 14, 1892.
[C29] George3, b Nov. 12, 1808 ; d y.
[C30] + Elias David3, b April 22, 1811 ; d Sept. 14, 1893.
[C31] + Nathan Henry3, b May 24, 1813.
[C32] + Elizabeth L.3, b Nov. 15, 1815.
[C33] + Jacob Benjamin3, 6 June 23, 1818; d Feb. 4, 1903.
[C34] Ann Maria3, b May 20, 1820 ; d y.
■According to [CS9] David Stuckey* Brumbaugh. The official records have been searched,
but the rolls do not seem to contain his name. — Adj. Gen.
'Simeon3 often wrote his name "Simon," as in this deed, and oftener simply "S. Brum-
baugh."
"From [C6] David1 Brumbaugh's Bible — record furnished by Mrs. Rebecca (Clopper)
Brumbaugh, who preserves the volume.
168 BRUM11ACH FAMILIES
[C35] + Catherine Jane3, h June 11, 1822.
[C36] Ann Maria3, 6 Dec. 6, 1824. (See [C168].)
[C37] + Indianna Dorothy3, h March 17, 1827.
[C38] Elenora Louisa3, b July 22, 1829; d y.
[C39] + George Washington Andrew Jackson3, b July 8, 1833; d July 5,
1907.
[C7] HENRY2 BRUMBAUGH (Johann Jacob1) according to his own
record2 "born in the beginning of March, 1777"; March 28, 1798, Hi Margaret
Rentch* b Nov. 25, 1781. They lived upon a farm in Washington Co., Md.,
near Hagerstown; about 1847 these parents went to visit their son Otho3 [C42]
at his home near West Manchester, now in Preble Co., 0., using a "one horse
shay." Henry2 carried a quantity of large red clover, the first of this famous
clover to be introduced into that region. He was a large, powerful man of
dark complexion, a man of considerable influence in his neighborhood, and was
the owner of some slaves, as will be seen from his reproduced record.*
Henry2 d 1856, and was buried on the old paternal homestead beside his
father [CI] Johann Jacob1 Brumbach.
DEED OF [C5] HENRY2 BRUMBAUGH AND MARGARET TO [C4]
JOHN2 BRUMBAUGH AND SAMUEL ULRY AND
[C3] MARY2— APRIL 26, 1S05.
"This indenture made this twenty sixth day of April in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and five Between Henry Brumbaugh and
Margaret his wife of Washington county and State of Maryland of the one
part and John Brumbaugh and Saml. LHrey and Mary his wife, late Mary
Brumbaugh of Bedford County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of the
other part Witnesseth that whereas [CI] Jacob Brumbaugh, late of Wash-
ington County and State of Maryland (deed) father of the above named Henry,
John, and Mary died intestate, seized in his demesne as of fee of certain tracts
or pacel of tracts of Lands in Bedford and Huntingdon counties in the State
of Pennsylvania and whereas the said Henry Brumbaugh one of the heirs and
legal representatives of the said deceased hath or claimed to have a share or
title to one Seventh part of all the lands lying and being in Bedford and Hunt-
•Account book containing the autographic record reproduced in Plate 51 — preserved
and handed to the author hv [C119] Upton S— ' Brumbaugh.
"Heads of Families— First Census of the United States, Md., 1790, p. 118, for Washing-
ton County, immediately beneath "Jacob Brumbach" contains the entry Andrew Kentch, with
u family consisting of 2 s over 16, 1 s under l(i, 5 free white females, including wife and 15
slaves. John, Jacob and I'eter Rentch are also enumerated in the same county.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 169
ingdon Counties aforesaid whereof the said Jacob Brumbaugh died Seized, is
willing to transfer all his Right therein to the above named John Brumbaugh
and Saml Ulrey. Now this Indenture witnesseth the said Henry Brumbaugh
and Margaret his wife, for and in consideration of the some of One Hundred
Pounds current Money of the State of Maryland to him in hand Paid by the
John Brumbaugh and Saml Ulrey before the sealing and Delivery of these
presents + + + + and assigns all his the said Henry Brumbaugh his right
title interest claim property and demand of in and to all and Singular, the
Lands and Premises in Bedford and Huntingdon Counties in the State of
Pennsylvania whereof the said Jacob Brumbaugh deceased died seized (except
two hundred and twenty five acres, lying and being in Bedford County)
+ + + +• In Witness whereof the said Henry Brumbaugh and Margaret
his wife have hereto set their hands and affixed their Seals the day and year
first herein before mentioned.
Henry Brumbaugh [Seal]
Margaret Brumbaugh [Seal]
Signed Sealed and Deld
in the presence of
George C. Smoot
Jacob Schmebely
State of Maryland, Washington Co., 26th April, 1805 — executed before
Jacob Schmebely and Robert Douglas "the subscribers, two Justices of the
peace in and for the Co. aforesaid."
To all people, to whom these presents shall come, Know ye that [C7]
Henry2 Brumbaugh of Washington Co., Md., "farmer, for divers good causes
and considerations him thereunto moving" -\ — | — \- and forever quit claim unto
[C4] John2 Brumbaugh and Samuel Ulry of Bedford Co., Pa., + + + a
certain Tract of Land lying and being in Bedford Co., Pa., containing 225
acres and allowances and known by the name of "Rich Bernse" (Rich Barrens)
west of the Hickory Bottom, + + + In Witness whereof the said [C4]
Henry2 Brumbaugh, hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal, this twenty
fourth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and seven.
[C7] Henry2 Brumbaugh [Seal]
Sealed and delivered
in the presence of [C8] George2 Brumbaugh.
(Recorded Bedford Co., Pa., Book G, p. 195 — copied by Mr. Elias Gibson.)
liV BRUMliACH FAMILIES
BILL OF SALE— HENRY BRUMBAUGH TO GEORGE BREADY, 20
DECEMBER, 1811.'
"At the request of George Bready the following Bill of Sale is recorded
20th December, 1811, to wit Know all men by these presents that I, Henry
Baumbaugh of Frederick County and State of Maryland, for and in consider-
ation of the sum of thirty dollars current money to me in hand paid by George
Bready of the County and State aforesaid at and before the sealing and de-
livery hereof the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted bar-
gained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said
George Bready his Heirs Executors and administrators and assigns two small
shoats, one large iron kettle, two iron pots, one pan, one dutch oven, one chest,
one table, one doz. of cups and saucers half doz. of plates, one wolling wheel,
one spinning wheel and reel, To Have and To Hold the same described property
above bargained and sold to the said George Bready his executors, administra-
tors and assigns for ever to his and their only proper use and benefit and I the
said Henry Baumbaugh for myself, my executors and administrators shall and
will warrant and forever defend by these presents to the said George Bready
his Executors, Administrators and assigns, to the said described property,
against me, my executors and administrators and against all and every other
person or persons whomsoever, claiming the same or any part thereof. In tes-
timony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this 20th day
of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eleven.
Henry Baumbach [Seal]
Signed, sealed and delivered
in the presence of
Frederick Nusz
Henry Kuhn
Frederick County to wit on the 20th Day of December 1811 Henry Baum-
bach appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace of the
County aforesaid and acknowledged this Instrument of writing to be his act
and deed and the property hereby intended to be conveyed to be the right and
estate of the said George Bready, his Heirs and Assigns forever according to
the true intent and meaning thereof and the act of Assembly on that case made.
Henry Kuhn.
TAKEN FROM COVER OF "HENRY BRUMBAUGH HIS ACCOUNT
BOOK, MARCH 21, 1813— PRISE $5."
"1827 This is to certify that Mr. Henry Brumbaugh lias subscribed for a copy
•Copied from Frederick Co., Md., records by Miss Nellie Carter Gurrott, Secy. Frederick
Co. Hist. Soc.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 171
of Henry's Exposition for which I will take any kind of Produce that
will answer for my family
Dec 28 Delivered the 5 vol of Henry 0.00
Yours Blud
—1828 Mr Blud Dr
"Jan 16 to 170 lbs of Beaf at 4 cents $ 6.80
"June 4 Delivered the 6 vol of Henry • 0.00
Novem 19 to 1 fat hoge wade 210 lbs at 5 cents
per lb and the rising prise 10.50
By 1 wallem of Henry , $17.30
Duos of father on the 11 of Aprile 1799
Duos of Mother on the 28 of November 1806
Duos of Mother Law Rench the 4 Day of 1812
Frost on the 12 of July 1814
1815 January 2 Ciled 1 hog wait 483 lbs"
Children (8):
[C40] + Elizabeth3, b Dec. 29, 1799; d 1832.
[C41] + Casandra3, b Oct. 23, 1804; d
[C42] + Otho3, b July 28, 1807; d 1881.
[C43] + Andrew3, b Oct. 5, 1809.
[C44] Upton3, b Sept. 16, 1812 ; d Sept. 24, 1838.
[C45] Elvina3, b Sept. 11, 1815; unm; d Bedford, Pa.
[C46] + George3, b June 30, 1818.
[C47] + Calvin3.
[C8] GEORGE2 BRUMBAUGH (Johann Jacob1) b Sept. 9, 1783, in
Frederick Co., Md. ; m Louisa Gel-wicks, b Aug. 11, 1778; lived in Hagerstown,
Md., on East Franklin St., next to the present market house; by occupation a
brewer mostly of beer, which he wholesaled; became quite wealthy; himself and
wife were members of St. John's Lutheran Ch., Hagerstown.* He d May 22,
1837, aged 53 yrs. 8 mos. 13 ds. ; his wife d March 29, 1840, aged 61 yrs.
7 mos. 18 ds. ; both buried in Rose Hill Cem., Hagerstown, Md. (No issue.)
[C3] Mary2 Ulry of Bedford Co., Pa., Dec. 8, 1825, for $150, deeds to
[C8] George2 Brumbaugh of Washington Co., Md., 407 a in Morrison's Cove,
Woodbury Twp., Huntingdon Co., Pa., taken up by [CI] Jacob1 Brumbaugh,
Sr., late of Washington Co., Md., surveyed Aug. 26, 1785, on warrant in name
of [C2] Jacob2 and [C5] Daniel2 Brumbaugh, dated April 25, 1785, and tract
172 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
adjoining 30 a [CI] Jacob1 Brumbaugh, Sr., bought of Henry Clapper June
2,1787. (See [CI], p. 155.)
(Huntingdon Co., Pa., Deed Book U 1, p. 41.)
RELEASE OF [C6] DAVID3 BRUMBAUGH, JUNR., TO [C8] GEORGE2
BRUMBAUGH— 3 NOVEMBER, 1827.'
[C6] David3 Brumbaugh Junr of Washington Co., Md., for $500.00 paid
by [C8] George" Brumbaugh of the same place — David3 being one of the co-
heirs of [C2] Jacob2 Brumbaugh Junr, deceased — releases his interest in the
parcel of land situate on pine creek in Morrison's Cove, Woodberry Twp.,
Huntingdon Co., Pa., containing 379 acres taken up by [CI] Jacob1 Brum-
baugh Senr, late of Washington Co., Md., dee'd, — surveyed 26 Aug. 1785 on
Warrant in names of "Jacob and [C5] Daniel2 Brumbugh" dated 25 April
1785 and the tract adjoining containing 30 acres which said [CI] Jacob1
Brumbug Senr. deed bought of Henry Clapper 2 June 1787"
(Signed one name only) : David Brumbaugh [Seal]
Executed in Franklin Co., Pa., before Wm. Wood, J. P., 3 Nov., 1827.
DEED OF [C8] GEORGE2 BRUMBAUGH TO SAMUEL ROYER—
NOVEMBER 6, 1827."
[C8] George2 Brumbaugh recites that [CI] Jacob1 Brumbaugh late of
Washington Co., Md., died intestate leaving children [C'2] Jacob2, [C3] Mary2
married Samuel Ulry, [C4] John2, [C5] Daniel2, [C7] Henry2 and [C8]
George2. [CI] Jacob1 had the tract at Pine Creek, Huntingdon Co., Pa., sur-
veyed 26 Aug., 1785, on warrant in name of Jacob and [C5] Daniel2 Brum-
baugh, dated 25 April, 1785, containing 379 acres, and the adjoining tract
bought of Henry Clapper 2 June, 1787, containing 30 acres — [C8] George2
secured by purchase the share of his brother [C6] David2, sister [C3] Mary2,
and nephew [C9] Joseph3 — and for a consideration of $1631.00 sells to Samuel
Royer.
Deed executed by [C8] George2, alone, in Franklin Co., Pa., 6 Nov., 1827.
[C3] Mary2 Ulry of Bedford Co., Pa., for $150, quit claims to [C8]
George2 Brumbaugh of Washington Co., Md.e
[C9] Joseph3 Brumbaugh of Washington Co., Md., quit claims to [C8]
George2 Brumbaugh of same.d
•Recorded in Book VI, p. 138, Huntingdon Co.. Pa.
"Recorded in Book VI, p. 138, Huntingdon Co., Pa.
•Recorded in Book Ul, p. 40, Huntingdon Co., Pa.
"Recorded in Book Ul, p. 41, Huntingdon Co., Pa.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BBU1IBACH 173
David Angle and Margaret, "late Margaret3 Brumbach" [C12] quit
claim to [C8] George2 Brumbaugh on 24 March, 1828.a
[C9] JOSEPH BRUMBAUGH ([C2] Jacob2, Johann Jacob1) b Nov.
16, 1783, in Washington Co., Md. ; about 1812 m Elizabeth Angle, b at Welsh
Run Aug. 5, 1793. Joseph3 was a fanner, and his farm extended on both sides
of State Line, mainly tying in Washington Co., Md., «nd near Middleburg.
Himself and w were members of Ger. Ref. Ch. ; they moved to a farm near
Wheeler, Porter Co., Ind., where he d 1859; Elizabeth d 1868, near Whiteside,
HI., and was buried near the same place. b "The Angle family were also numer-
ous and respectable."0
"Joseph Brumbaugh -+- + + The farm being divided by the 'old
Province line,' in the same manner as my own old home farm, about 100 miles
west — a strange coincidence. The farm has passed out of the hands of the
family long since, the same as the Brown farm. It is a singular fact that not
one of the ten children has lived in Washington county for over twenty years ;
indeed, the Brumbaugh race has become quite meagre in its native county.
Gone West. Many of them, however, of the race live in Southern Pennsyl-
vania. Father Joseph Brumbaugh was a plain, unassuming man, deservedly
respected by those who knew him. He was a careful, watchful parent, and a
faithful husband. He bore arms for his country in the War of 1812; was one
of the defenders of Baltimore. His wife bore an excellent character, was
highly respected and proud of the Angle and Brumbaugh names. I honor her
for it."d
[C9] JOSEPH3 BUYS A NEGRO GIRL NAMED MATILDA AUG. 27,
1817.8
"For the consideration of five hundred dollars in hand paid, I have this day
sold to Joseph Brumbaugh of Washington Co., Md., a Negro girl named
Matilda, a slave for life about sixteen years of age whom I warrant to be sound
and defend from all persons claiming. In Witness hereof I have hereunto sub-
scribed my name this 27th day of August in year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and Seventeen.
Saml Crumbaugh"
Witness : G. Bower.
■Recorded in Book VI, p. 139, Huntingdon Co., Pa.
*, c and * "Brown's MUcollanemu Writuiys" — Jacob Brown, Cumberland, Md., 1896, p. 321
— see also [C56] — to which the interested reader is referred.
•Recorded at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Md., Book CC. p. 180. On the same page is
recorded the sale of a negro girl, Anna, 12 years old, for §300 to another person.
174
BRUMUACH FAMILIES
JOSEPH3 BRUMBAUGH [C9] TO GEORGE BRUMBAUGH, AUG. 26,
1825.
Joseph Brumbaugh of Washington to., Md., acknowledged receipt of
$70 paid by [C8] George2 Brumbaugh of Washington Co., Md., and on Aug.
26, 1825, conveys Pine Creek in Morrison's Cove, Franklin Twp., Bedford
Co., Pa., now Huntingdon Co., Pa., consisting of 407 a, surveyed Aug. 26,
1785, warrant in name of [C2] Jacob2 and [C5] Daniel2 Brumbaugh, dated
April 25, 1785; also tract adjoining above 30 a, which said [CI] Jacob1
Brumbaugh bought from Henry Clapper 2 June, 1787.
(Acknowledged in Franklin Co., Pa., before Lewis Denig, J. P., and re-
corded at Huntingdon, Pa., in U 1, p. 41.)
Children (10):
[C49] Catharine Susannah4, b April 8, 1813; d Nov. 18, 1882; m John
Rench of Cumberland, Md. (No ch.)
[C50] Eliza Jane4, b June 19, 1814 ; (/ 1855 ; m Frederick Angle of Welsh
Run, Md.
[C51] + Alexander4, b Oct. 27, 1815.
[C52] + Julia Ann4, b Oct. 26, 1819; (/ 1885 at Attica, O.
[C53] + Emily4, b May 28, 1822; d 1891.
[C54] + Mary4, b Jan. 8, 1824; (/ Aug. 24, 1894.
[C55] Oliver Perry4, b July 17, 1825; (/ 1847.
[C56] + Eleanor4, b Dec. 8, 1827 ; d July 27, 1889.
[C57] Joseph4, b Aug. 31, 1829; d
[C58] Louisa Davis4, b July 2, 1832 ; d 1885 ; m Samuel Venrick.
[CIO] JOHN3 BRUMBAUGH ([C2] Jacob2, Johann Jacob1); m Eliz-
abeth Cokenour. (Census of 1790 spells this name Kochenouer and Koche-
nauer). Lived in Middle Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., Pa.
Children (3) :
[C93] Jacob4; m Mary McGee; moved to Moulton, Appanoose Co., Iowa.
[C94] + Joseph4; ni Catherine Gossard.
[C95] David4; m Maggie Lydie; lived in Blair Co., Pa., and bur. near
Martinsburg, Pa.
[Cll] JACOB3 BRUMBAUGH ([C2] Jacob2, Johann Jacob1).
Of Jacob3 the only information thus far obtainable is contained in a
letter written many years ago by the late [C389] Andrew M. Brumbaugh,
M.D., of Dahlgrcn,- 111., a grandson, and even he was somewhat uncertain — he
also said there were many uncles and aunts but that he could recall only the
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 175
names of those given below, never having given any attention to family
matters."
Children ("many more"):
[C123] + Philip D.4
[C124] John.4
[C125] Joseph4.
[C12] MARGARET3 BRUMBAUGH ([C2] Jacob2, Johann Jacob1);
m David Angle.
March 24, 1828, David Angle and Margaret, "late Margaret Brumbach,
one of the heirs of [C2] Jacob Brumbach," for $70.00 convey an undivided
one fourth part of the tract in Huntingdon Co., Pa., near the Waters of Piney
Creek, adjoining the lands of Daniel Royer and others — the land taken up bv
[CI] Jacob1 Brumbach, Senr., by warrant in names of [C2] Jacob2 and [C5]
Daniel2 Brumbach, dated April 25, 1785, 379 a and adjoining 30 a.
Executed in Washington Co., Md., before John Marshal, J. P., and re-
corded in Book VI, p. 139, Huntingdon Co., Pa.
[C13] DAVID3 BRUMBAUGH ([C2] Jacob2, Johann Jacob1) 6 about
May 25, 1802 ; m Susanna Emrich; dau Ludwig and Susanna (Eminger) Em-
rich. Ludwig was s of Valentine, and latter was s of Conrad Nicholas Em-
rich, b in Hesse Darmstadt in 1700; said to have landed in Phila. in 1736.
"David Brumbaugh, brother of father Joseph, was a prominent and re-
spectable man in Washington Co., especially in agricultural matters and insur-
ance business. He had two sons and as many daughters. Jerome became a
member of the Washington Co. bar, but promptly located in Kansas, where
he did well. Was at one time Attorney General of the State. He died some
years ago, leaving a widow, who soon followed him. The Brumbaugh family
are too numerous and scattered to permit more than a general reference to
them + + +."b
David3 was one of the incorporators and First Pres. of Washington Co.,
Md., Agricultural and Mechanical Assn., which was chartered in 1854, and
the first fair was held on the edge of Hagerstown along the Williamsport pike.
He owned and operated the Lehman Mill in Leitersburg Dist. for 6 yrs. — it is
the third largest mill in Washington Co., Md., outside of Hagerstown. The
•The author thinks this classification a probable error — possibly in family, probably in
generation at least— as [C389] Andrew M— s Brumbaujrh. b 18111 would place him in the
fourth generation rather than the fifth — the correspondence could not be pursued owing to
the death of the writer and the fact that none of the surviving family will reply to letters.
"Cumberland, Md., Sept. 2+, 1886 — "Brown's Miscellaneous Writings — Jacob Brown," p.
325. See also [CS6].
176 BEUMBACH FAMILIES
present brick and stone mill was erected in the spring of 1869, when the old
stone mill was torn down — the latter was one of the first to be erected in the old
Frederick Co., having been built in 1760 by Mr. Sprigg, who owned nearly
1,000 a of land ("Spriggs Paradise"), and he was an extensive slave owner.
An old negro, Chatham, who (/ at age 104, carried the clay used in building the
old mill.' David3 d Dec. 6, 1878, aged 76 yrs. 6 mos. 11 ds.
"DEATH OF DAVID BRUMBAUGH."
"This worthy and much esteemed citizen and native of our county, one of
a numerous and influential family, an honest man and a true Christian, if we
may judge of his life by his actions, died at his home near the Pennsylvania
State Line on Friday night last, December 6, aged 76 years, 6 months and 11
days. His death was caused by old age, the wearing out of nature. We be-
lieve until he lost his wife, a few years since, he scarcely knew what it was to
be sick a day. That loss, followed soon after by the death of a son, of whom
he had just cause to be proud, and in whose career was stored pretty much
all of his earthly treasures during his latter years, broke his almost indom-
itable spirit, and he gradually sank under the repeated blows of affliction.
In the early days of his life, out of a numerous family of solid and influ-
ential men, all of who were active politicians, Mr. David Brumbaugh was the
only one who was a Whig, the others of the name in this locality being all
decided Democrats. He was also as decided a Presbyterian, and through
sunshine and storm alike he as regularly wended his way to Hagerstown
to church ; as on Tuesday he did, in later years, to the office of the Mutual
Insurance Company, of which he was Surveyor and Actuary. Up to the day
of his death he was devoted to his church, but when the 'Know Nothing' party
supplanted the old Whig party he connected himself with the Democratic party
of the nation and died in that political association. A man of deep convic-
tions and marvelous regularity of habits, he was always conspicuous in public
enterprises and thoroughly earnest in his work. He was born upon a farm
and reared with agricultural predilections, and was, if not absolutely the
father of the Agricultural Association of our county, more entitled to that
honor than perhaps any one man connected with it, as he was from its birth.
For many years, and until age began to paralyze his energies, he was its
President, and continued to be its Vice-President until near his death. In this
connection he was Correspondent of the Agricultural Bureau at Washington
•Extracted from History of Washington Co., Md — Williams, Vol. II, p. 1275, etc.
"Newspaper clipping preserved by Elizabeth (Waterson) Brumbaugh [Cl(iS)|, mother of
[C426] Alberta Jessie5 (Brumbaugh) Day, and furnished by the latter.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BItUMBACH 177
for many years, and was the only agricultural statistician our county has
ever had. In this field his death will be a loss to the whole county.
"For many years before his death, as we have said, he was Surveyor of the
old Mutual Company of our county, and as such visited and familiarized him-
self with the people of every section of the county ; there is probably not a
man in our county who did not know David Brumbaugh. In early life he was
a man of property, and one of the most intelligent and prosperous of our
farmers. Had he confined himself exclusively to practical farming, he no doubt
would have died among the rich men of our county. As it was, he was poor.
With a very active mind and more than ordinary education, and of a generous
nature towards his fellow men, in early life he divided his talent and attention
between his legitimate business and that of surveying and assisting his neigh-
bors in conveyancing, and finally to farming attempted to add the milling
business ; which multiplicity of occupations was too much for him, and he lost
his property, but never the love and respect of his fellow beings. Then it was
he became connected with the Insurance Company, and at his funeral, which
took place last Sunday at State Line, as a mark of well-merited respect, Messrs.
M. S. Barber, H. K. Tice, Alex. Neill and Buchanan Schley, officers of the
company, were in attendance. Among the pall bearers were two of his brethren
in the church, Messrs. P. B. Small and Joseph B. Loose, whilst the funeral
services were solemnized by the Rev. J. C. Thompson, of the Presbyterian
Church of our place, of which the deceased was a member. The whole sur-
rounding people turned out to pay the last sad rites to the memory of their
friend."
[C164] Rebecca4; in John Snyder, carpenter; moved to Ohio; (8 ch).
[C165] + Eveline4; in Joseph or Peter Binkly.
[C166] David I.4 ; m Maggie Stine.
[C167] Laura4 ; in R — Risinger.
[C168] + Hiram Emrich4 ; in [CS6] Ann Maria5 Brumbaugh.
[C169] + Jerome David4, b 1833; m Elizabeth Waterson.
[C14] DANIEL3 BRUMBAUGH ([C4] John2, Johann Jacob1) 6
1791 (?); in Elizabeth Teeters, dau John Teeters, and sister of Susannah
Teeters, who m [C17] JACOB S— 3 BRUMBAUGH, I March 14, 1800;
moved from Bedford Co., Pa., to Richland Co., O., in 1833, and to Noble Co.,
Ind., about 1850, living near Kendallville, Ind. ; he d Aug. 11, 1885.
Children (4) :
[C60] John4; last ad. Custer Co., Neb.
•[C61] Martin4; last ad. Minn.
178 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[C62] David4 ; last ad. Lincoln, 111.
[C63] Susan4 ; last ad. Kendallville, Ind. ; in Bloomfield.
[C15] MARY3 BRUMBAUGH ([C4] John2, Johann Jacob1) m Chris-
tian Kochenderfer. She was known far and wide as a "great doctor woman"
(midwife), and (/ at New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa., July 27, 1882.
April 2, 1832, [C14] Daniel3 and his w. Elizabeth3, [C16] David3 and
Mary, [C17] Jacob3 and Susannah, David Snowberger and [C18] Eve3, the
other heirs of [C4] John Brumbaugh conveyed their interest in 103 acres in
Bedford Co., Pa., to Christian Kochenderfer."
[C14] Daniel3 Brumbaugh deeds to Christian Kochenderfer, , 1834."
[C16] David3 Brumbaugh deeds to same, , 1834.c
Children (12), surname Kochenderfer:
i John4, b Dec. 18, 1814; d Jan. 2, 1867; m Catharine Zook.
ii Susanna4, b May 25, 1816; d\ m Benjamin Yoder.
iii Catharine4, b July 4, 1817; d; m Oliver Reasy.
iv Elizabeth4, b March 29, 1821 ; d Feb. 24, 1864.
v Mary4, b March 4, 1824 ; m Henry Weaver, Loysburg, Pa.
vi Samuel4, b Dec. 12, 1825; d
vii Eve4, b July 12, 1828; d Jan. 11, 1906; unm.
viii Adam4, b July 12, 1828; (/ y.
ix Barbara4, b July 20, 1830 ; m George Albright; res. Polo, 111. (8 ch.)
x Christian4, b May 25, 1832.
xi Martin4, b Jan. 13, 1834; d July 23, 1847.
xii David B.4, b May 22, 1836 ; m Mary Ann Moore; res. Cedar Rapids,
Nebr. (7 ch.)
[C16] DAVID3 BRUMBAUGH ([C4] John2, Johann Jacob1) b Sept.
5, 1797, in Bedford Co., Pa.; March 31, 1822, m Mary Snyder, b April 26,
1802, in Snake Spring Valley, Bedford Co., Pa. ; dau Jacob and Catharine
(Ulery) Snyder; a successful 'farmer ; baptized in G. B. B. Ch. Sept. 26, 1823,
and elected to ministry in the same denomination Jan. 12, 1827; both were
faithful church workers. Mary d Sept. 26, 1860, and David3 d Nov. 15, 1874,
at New Enterprise, Pa. The old family Bible was destroyed by fire.
Mrs. Mary Susan5 (Eshleman) Gates [ClOl-i] relates the following inci-
dent concerning her grandfather [C16] David3 Brumbaugh:
"When his bo\Ts were young he was one day blasting rocks for a limekiln
•Refer to |C4]— Record Book R, p. 129, Bedford Co., Pa.
"Record Book R. p. 129, Bedford Co., Pa.
cSame, pp. 129-130, same.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 179
and thought it would be a good tiling to demonstrate the power of powder.
He placed some on a shovel and called the boys around him, saying: 'Now
bura gook was fulfcr doot' — ('Now boys come and see what powder does') — -
whereupon the powder 'went off' and also his beard, which was long after the
manner of the men of those long past years."
David3 lived on a large tract over a square mile in extent about one mile
west of New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa. The "mansion part" now has but
about 300 acres. The old house, greatly altered and modernized, is herewith
shown, and is about 100 years old. "One part of it was used as a meeting
place of the Brethren before they had a church in that community, and as
they now have the second church on the same foundation for over 80 years you
can see how long since they worshiped in the old David Brumbaugh house." *
See [CS-iii], this name is also written "Snider."
WILL OF [CI 6] DAVID3 BRUMBAUGH."
The last will of [C16] David3 "of South Woodbury" was dated Feb. 26,
1862. and executed before James B. Noble and John I. Noble, witnesses. It
provided that he should be buried in the cemetery "near Daniel Snoeberger's
belonging to our Meeeting House by the side of my wife." He gave bequests
to his "grand-daughter Susan5 Eshleman [ClOl-i], daughter of my daughter
[C101] Susan4 now deceased." The will further mentions his daughter [C98]
Elizabeth4 Pechtel ('Bechtel") deceased, his sons [C97] Jacob (Snyder4),
[C99] Martin (Snyder4), [C100] John (Snyder4), [C102] David (Snyder4),
and [C105] Simon (Snyder4), the youngest — Jacob resides on the Mansion
farm" — and daughters [C96] Catharine4 Hoover, [C103] Mary4 Replogle and
his grandchildren [C'98-i] Simon5, [C98-ii] Jackson5 and [C98-iv] Nancy
Pechtel ("Bechtel"). He holds interest in mountain land in partnership with
his s [C97] Jacob4 and Samuel Kochendarfer. To [C96] Catharine4 he be-
queathed "my large German Bible" and to "my son Simon large English
Bible." [C100] John Snyder4 and [C102] David Snyder4, sons, were execu-
tors. David3 d Dec. 15, 1874, 10 A. M.
Children (10) :
[C 96] + Catharine4, b Dec. 7, 1823: d Dec. 7, 1865.
[C 97] + Jacob Snyder4, b Dec. 11, 1825; d Feb. 22, 1894.
[C 98] + Elizabeth4, b Jan. 19, 1828; d July 4, 1861.
[C 99] Martin Snyder4, b Feb. 19, 1830; d 1878; TO Esther Replogle;
(no issue).
•Letter from Mary (Eshleman) Gates, Bedford, Pa., who furnishes considerable informa-
tion.
"Recorded in Will Book 5, p. 187, Bedford Co., Pa.
lOU BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[C100] + John Snyder4, b Jan. 16, 1832; d Feb. 20, 1903.
[C101] + Susan*, 6 Dec. 13, 1835; d May 16, 1858.
[C102] + David Snyder4, b March 20, 1838.
[C1031 + Mary4, & May 31, 1840; d May 31, 1904..
[C104] Delilah4, b Dec. 27, 1842; d Oct. 22, 1846.
[C105] + Simon Snyder4, b Sept. 12, 1845; d Jan. 14, 1910.
[C17] JACOB S— 3 BRUMBAUGH ([C4] John2, Johann Jacob1) b
March 14, 1800, in Bedford Co., Pa.; together with his bro [C14] Daniel3 he
moved from Bedford Co. to Richland Co., O., and later to Noble Co., Ind.,
where both d — Jacob3 d Nov. 28, 1865. Jacob3 m Susannah Teeters, sister of
Elizabeth Teeters, who was the w of [C14] DANIEL3 BRUMBAUGH (two
sisters married two brothers), and both daughters of John Teeters.
[C133] Elias4, b Jan. 2, 1822, in Pa. ; d Jan. 1, 1850, in Noble Co., Ind.
[C134] + Samuel4, b Dec. 27, 1824.
[C135] + Jacob4, b Aug. 1, 1834.
[C136] Mary4 ; m Flory.
[C137] Daughter4.
[C138] Daughter4.
[C18] EVE3 BRUMBAUGH ([C4] John2, Johann Jacob1) b July 12,
1806; 1823 m David SnocbergeS; s Theodore (b in Switzerland) and Eliza-
beth (Miller') Snoeberger; lived together upon the old [C4] JOHN2 BRUM-
BAUGH homestead in South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., Pa., for 54 yrs.,
and Eve3 survived her husband 16 yrs. — David d March 24, 1877, aged 79 yrs.
24 ds., and Eve3 d Sept. 15, 1893, aged 87 yrs. 1 mo. 25 ds.
Both united with the G. B. B. Ch. early in their married life and remained
quite active therein until their death. Their home in the early days was often
used for church services, and visiting brethren and sisters were ever welcome —
no person was ever sent away empty handed, and the orphan was ever an espe-
cial object of solicitude upon their part. Eve read extensively, only in the
German language, and retained her excellent memory and active interest in all
of life's activities until the end of her long life.
[E344] Andrew5 Brumbaugh visited Eve3 at her home in 1891 and then
made extensive notes based upon her exceptional memory and extensive knowl-
edge of family matters. These notes have proven of great assistance in un-
•Barbara' Snoeberger (VI) says: "Father's family and his brother John always spelled
the name 'Snoebcrqer' : I think all the rest of the family 'Snowberger. The original name
was 'Schnaebarger.'' 'Snowberger' is the usual spelling used."
"Sister of Martin Miller.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH .., 181
raveling many a genealogical problem. He described her as then being "85
years old, robust and tall, very much resembling the old ancestors of our line
of Brumbaughs." She said : "I always understood from my father that my
grandfather, [CI] Jacob1, was a cousin to [El] Johannes1 Hcnrich, and his
son Johannes2 [E4] was called the stocking weaver." This makes [CI] JO-
HANN JACOB1 BRUMBACH and [El] JOHANNES HENRICH1 BRUM-
BACH cousins, and is the only definite information yet discovered bearing upon
this point, but especial attention is directed to the occurrence of Johann Jacob
Brombach in the foreign records elsewhere reproduced.
Children (10), surname Snoeberger:
i Elizabeth4, b April 21, 1825; d Feb., 1898; m Samuel Stayer, d
March 21, 1880; s David and (Snyder) Stayer; lived at
Roaring Spring, Blair Co., Pa.
Children (5), surname Stayer:
(1) David5; lives at Denton, Md. ; m (1) Hannah Stuckey, who d
soon after marriage; m (2) Ober. (Several ch.)
(2) Andrew Snowberger5, M.D., b May 21, 1848; m [C79] +
ROSE KISSECKER4 BRUMBAUGH, b May 22, 1848.
(See the latter for fuller information.)
(8) Susanna S.5, b Aug. 2, 1851 ; Dec. 24, 1871, m Daniel S—6
Keplogle, b Feb. 19, 1847. (See [E3009-iii-(2)].)
(4) Joseph5, graduated at Millersville (Pa.) State Normal Sch. ;
teacher; Dist. Atty. Bedford Co., Pa.; m Susan Shelly;
both d.
Children :
(a) Rev. Abraham Lincoln6, 129 W. 10th St., Newton, Ks.
(b) Mary6, (c) Eva6; (d) Charles6; (e) Susan6.
(5) Mary5; lives in Philadelphia, Pa.
ii Susanna B.4 Snowberger, b May, 1828; d 1907; m James H. Gra-
ham; lived and d at Butler, Pa. (Numerous descendants.)
iii Andrew B.4, b 1830; d 1875; m Mary Holsmger; both d.
(1) Jacob Snowbergei-5, J. P. New Enterprise, Pa.
jv Nancy4, 6 1832; m Jacob Horner; res. Los Angeles, Cal.
Children (12 — 6 adults), surname Horner:
(1) Mary Elizabeth"'; ad. Altoona, Pa.
(2) Amanda5; Apr. 10, 1888 m Edward McPherson Pcnnell, b
Bedford, Pa., Apr. 23, 1860; s Ebcn and Barbara Mary
Anna {Over) Pcnnell. Mr. Pennell attended Bedford Acad-
emy and Millersville State Normal Sch.; admitted to Bed-
lllg.
i her-
182 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Co. (Pa.) Bar Mch. 10, 1885; Dist. Atty. 1888-189-1; dea
con and elder St. John's Ref. Ch. and trustee Theolog. Sem
of Ref. Ch., Lancaster, Pa. ; ad. Bedford, Pa. All old "B
N. C." students will well remember "Amanda Horner,'
when that institution was in the "Burcliinell Build
Later graduated from Millersville State normal. Both
self and husband have shown much interest in this publi-
cation.
Children (3):
(a) Eben Horner, b Oct. 15, 1889.
(b) Cornelia, b Aug. 28, 189-4.
(c) Miriam, b Mch. 18, 1896; d Dec. 11, 1903.
(3) Florence5; grad. of Millersville State Normal; m Leon Lush;
ad. Okaton, Lyman Co., S. Dak.
(4) Annie5; teacher; grad. Millersville State Normal; ad. Los An-
geles, Cal.
(5) Ida5; teacher; grad. Millersville State Normal; ad. Los An-
geles, Cal.
(6) David L.5; m Margaret Simmonds; clerk; ad. Altoona, Pa.
v Joseph5, b 1834 ; d 1899 ; lived at Loysburg, Bedford Co., Pa. ; (8 ch).
vi Barbara5, b 1836; assisted materially with facts concerning her fam-
ily, etc.; unm; member G. B. B. Ch. ; residence, 810 Oakland Ave.,
Madison, Wis.
vii Mary A.5, b 1844; m Prof. Samuel M. Smeigh, Denver, Colo.
[C20] ELIZABETH* BRUMBAUGH ([C5] Daniel2, Johann Jacob1)
m Thomas Spickler, b June 18, 1800; d Sept. 23, 1834.
Children (2), surname Spickler:
i Thomas4 ; lived in Washington Co., Md. ; in Susan Middlccauff, also of
the same county; both d.
ii Mary Louisa4 ; m David Long Martin; lived at Middleburg, Franklin
Co., Pa.
Children (3 s and 2 dau ,), surname Martin:
(1) William5; m (1) MARGARET PERMELIA4 BRUMBAUGH
[C118], b June 17, 1847, and d 1878 (dau [C43] An-
drew3); m (2) SUSAN MARIA4 BRUMBAUGH [C149],
b Dec. 5, 1848.
(2) Alice5; m [Clll] PHILIP NAPOLEON BRUMBAUGH, b
Sept. 18, 1847; (11 ch).
iii Elizabeth4; unm; d
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 183
[C21] DANIEL3 BRUMBAUGH ([C5] Daniel2, Johann Jacob1) h in
Washington Co., Md., Aug. 6, 1803; 1823 m Annie Gray, b in Md. Aug. 5,
1805; dau Peter and Susan (Bowman) Gray. In 1827 moved to Bedford Co.,
Pa. ; and in Dec, 1863, moved to Darke Co., 0., where Daniel3 d Jan. 29, 1882,
at Greenville, Darke Co., 0. — Annie '/ about 1874 at Delisle, in the same
county, and their remains rest in Zion Cemetery, near, Greenville, 0.
Children (10):
[C65] Mary Elizabeth4, b Sept. 16, 1825; unm; Pikeville, Darke Co., O.
[C66] + Havana Catharine4, b Sept. 28, 1827; d about 1904.
[C67] + Rosanna Caroline4, b Sept. 27, 1829; d Dec. 19, 1902; unm-
[C68] + Samuel David4, b Jan. 7, 1832; d March 18, 1868.
[C69] + John Peter*, b May 29, 1835; d Nov. 26, 1899; unm.
[C70] Daniel Simon4, /( July 25, 1837 ; unm.
[C71] + Joseph Nathan4, b Oct. 16, 1839.
[C72] + Nancy Jane4, b Oct. 30, 1841 ; d May, 1906.
[C73] Eliza Louisa4, b Nov. 18, 1844.
[C74] Susanna Bell4, 6 April 29, 1846.
[C22] LOUISA3 BRUMBAUGH ([C5] Daniel2, Johann Jacob1) b Sept.
3, 1808; about 1839 m Samu-el Bloom, b Sept. 27, 1808, at Bloomfield, Pa.
He moved to Hagerstown, Md., in 1838, and at the latter place was a cabinet
maker until his (/, Aug. 20, 1872. He was a hard-working, industrious and
public-spirited man; member Ref. Ch. ; Repn. Louisa d Nov. 6, 1886; both
are buried in the cemetery of Zion Reformed Church of Hagerstown, Md. Both
the cemeter}' and the church were substantially remodeled in 1896 by the son
[iii] Samuel Martin* Bloom at his own expense, and, as he stated in a com-
munication to the church officers, "out of his interest in and regard for the
ancient and historic church, and as an act of filial respect and affection in mem-
ory of his parents who lie in its graveyard." " This example should be followed
by many others throughout our broad land, rather than permit the existence
of so many neglected last resting places of the worthy ancestors.
Children (3), surname Bloom:
i George Daniel4, b 1838; d 1899.
ii Evaline Louisa4, b July 27, 1840 ; in Elias G. Kauffman. Evalinc d
Jan. 12, 1892.
iii Samuel Martin4, b 1846; unm.; Repn.; member Ref. Ch. ; resides at
Hagerstown, Md., where he was educated in the public schools;
•Part of this data is taken from "Historical & Biographical Record of Washington Co..
Md.— Williams, Vol. II, p. 678.
184 BRUMHACH FAMILIES
learned the trade of cabinet maker under his father, and worked in
the latter's shops until he was of age; he then chose the grocery
business, and on April 14, 18(55, with $800.00 cash, principally bor-
rowed money, opened a small retail store on the S.W. corner of
Potomac and W. Franklin streets, having a one-horse wagonload of
groceries. This business steadily increased, and in 1878 he sold out
and established his present large wholesale grocery business upon
the site of his father's cabinet-maker's shop. In 1888 he added the
wholesale notion business, and the firm of S. M, Bloom & Co., whole-
sale grocery and dry goods jobbing house, conducts probably the
largest wholesale grocery and notion business in the rich Cumber-
land Valley.
In 1884, as a Repn., he was elected Mayor of Hagerstown, and
"served with marked general satisfaction"; 1887 was elected Co.
Commissioner, and "served with skill and acceptability"; 1890
elected president of the First Natl. Bank of Hagerstown ; is also
president of Board of Managers Wash. Co. Orphan Asylum.
In 1901 he gave grounds opposite his fine residence as a site
for a park to contain a Spanish cannon captured at Santiago, Cuba;
the cannon is beautifully mounted and was dedicated July 4, 1901 ;
the grounds are called "Bloom Park" ; ad. Hagerstown, Md.
[C24] SAMUEL DAVID3 BRUMBAUGH ([C5] Daniel2, Joliann Ja-
cob1) b June 11, 1813; m Eliza Kissecker, b Sept., 1814; dau Nicholas and
Rosanna (Kritzer) Kissecker — Nicholas was s of Nicholas (b Dec. 16, 1744 ; d
Aug. 6, 1803) and Anna Margaret (Livinggood) Kissecker (b May 29, 1755 —
see below"). Samuel DavidR was educated in the public schools, and farmed
the old Md. homestead, where he d March, 1876; Eliza d Nov., 1891, and was
buried in Greencastle Cemetery, Franklin Co., Pa.
"EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROxM AN OFFICER IN THE PROVINCE
SERVICE, DATED AT TULPEHOCKEN THE 8TH INSTANT."
"Mr. Kern and I have just got to Shearman's, and are informed, that a
Woman was killed and scalped last Night by the Enemy, about three Miles
from hence; we are now setting off in Pursuit of them. The List of killed with
one Prisoner, is as follows, viz. At Swetara, two young Men, Brothers, named
•"Extract of a letter" and many facts concerning descendants in this line have been
furnished by Dr. D. W. Nead, Buffalo, N. Y., who has extensive Livingood and related gene-
alogies about ready for publication; and also numerous facts have been furnished by [CT6]
David Stuckey4 Bruinbuugh, Roaring Spring, Pa.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 185
Schaterly, Michael Souder, and William Hart, killed; a Widow Woman carried
off. In Tulpehocken, one Lcvergood, and his Wife, killed. At Northkill, the
Wife of Nicholas Geiger, and two Children, and the Wife of Michael Titleser,
all killed and scalped. The Indians are divided into small Parties through
the Woods."
From No. 1529 of The Pennsylvania Gazette, dated April 13, 1758,
printed by B. Franklin, Post-Master, and D. Hall, at the New Printing Office,
near the Market.
"One Levergood and his wife were Jacob Lowengut (Lay-fen-goot) and
his wife. Their son Jacob's daughter, Anna Margaret Livingood (b May 29,
1755; d Nov. 20, 1824), m Nicholas Kissecker (b Dec. 16, 1744.; d Aug. 6,
1803), and their daughter Anna Catherine Kissecker (b Oct. 31, 1780; d Oct.
SI, 1854), m Dec. 24, 1805, Daniel Wunderlich (6 Jan. 21, 1779; d March 3,
1844)."
Children (9):
[C107] + Margaret Evaline4, b Jan. 3, 1838; d May 30, 1871.
[C108] + John Nicholas4, b May 22, 1840; d Dec. 9, 1909.
[C109] + Susan Isabella4.
[CI 10] Martha4, d y.
[Clll] + Philip Napoleon4, b Sept. 18, 1847.
[C112] Rosa4, d y.
[C113] Theodore4, d 1848.
[C114] Andrew4, (/ at age 7.
[C115] Adam4, d 1862.
[C28] SIMEON K— 3 BRUMBAUGH ([C6] David2, Johann Jacob1)
b Sept. 27, 1806, north of Hagerstown, Md. ; Jan. 24, 1842, at Woodbury, Bed-
ford Co., Pa., m Christiana Stuckey, b Jan. 2, 1825, at Woodbury, Pa.; dau
David and Margaret (Brake) Stuckey. David Stuckey was s of Simon and
Rose (Snyder) Stuckey, and Simon was a brother of Daniel Stookey,' who m
Barbara Whetstone. Simeon3 was also called "Simon" and "Simmie." He
usually wrote his name merely "S." (See picture reproduced.) He was a
farmer; Dcm. ; member Luth. Ch. ; and acquired considerable property. Simeon3
d at Roaring Spring, Blair Co., Pa., July 14, 1892, and Christiana d at the
same place Feb. 11, 1906.
Children (7) :
[C76] + David Stuckey4, b April 2, 1843.
•See [C77] Maiia Louise* (Brumbaugh) Stookey and Dr. Lyman Pok' Stookey.
"The name 'Stuckey' is believed to have been changed through a clerical error in a deed, and
the name was retained rather than resort to a court to have the name on the deed cor-
rected."— Lyman Brumbaugh Stookey.
186 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[C77] + Marie Louise4, h Oct. 26, 1844.
[C78] + Evaline Dorothy4, h Dec. 6, 1846.
[C79] + Rose Kissecker4, 6 May 24, 1849.
[C80] + Simon Smucker4, M.D., b July 17, 1852.
[C81] + Margaret Christena4, 6 Sept., 18.56; (/ Dec, 1883.
[C82] + Grace Eleanore4, b Nov. 20, 1861.
[C30] ELIAS DAVID3 BRUMBAUGH ([C6] David2, Johann Jacob1)
6 April 22, 1811, in Mil. ; Sept. 27, 1836, »i (1) Marinda Etta Banner, who d
Aug. 26, 1878; dau Henry and Elizabeth (Showman) Benner. He m (2) Mrs.
Elizabeth Deshong, a widow, residing near McConnelsburg, Pa. Elias David3
d Sept. 14, 1893.
Children by 1st m (4; 2 infants, names not secured) :
[CI 16] Laura Elizabeth4, d age 8.
[C117] + Emeline4, 6 Aug. 28, 1843; m Webster Hartle.
[C31] NATHAN HENRY3 BRUMBAUGH ([C6] David2, Johann Ja-
cob1) b May 24, 1813, in Washington Co., Md. ; m Lavinia Myers, b Jan. 5,
1819, in the same county; dau Jacob and Susan (Zent) Myers. Lavinia
(called "Eveline") d May 28, 1902, and both are buried in the Cedar Hill
Cemetery at Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pa. Nathan3 and Lavinia were mem-
bers Ref. Ch. of State Line (Greencastle), and during his earlier and middle
life he had been a successful farmer, but during the last twelve or fourteen
years he enjoyed the well-earned rest which came in his retired life.
Children (9) :
[C146] + David4, b Nov. 29, 1841.
[C147] Jacob Theodore4, b March 28, 1844 ; d y.
[C148] + Eveline Maria4, b May 8, 1846.
[C149] + Susan Maria4, b Dec. 5, 1848.
[C150] Elias H— 4, b Feb. 27, 1851 ; d
[C151] + William4, b June 13, 1853.
[C152] + Emma4, 6 Dec. 12, 1854.
[C153] Charles4, b Dec. 31, 1858; accidentally shot in Philadelphia.
[C154] John4, b Sept. 5, 1861 ; moved to Washington.
[C32] ELIZABETH L.3 BRUMBAUGH ([C6] David2, Johann Jacob1)
b Nov. 15, 1815; in William Logan; he lived in and near State Line, Pa., fol-
lowing the trade of a carpenter; he next bought a fann across the "line" in
Md., and three children were there born; after some years the family moved
upon a well-timbered farm in Richland Co., 0.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 187
Cliildrcn (6), surname Logan:
i Eve4; to C. C. Coleman; d — ■; son (1) William.
ii Annie Eliza4.
iii John4; in; res. Plymouth, 0.; (1 dau).
iv Jacob4 ; lives at Mansfield, 0.
v David R— 4; Hi [C174] IDA LOUISA4 BRUMBAUGH: residence,
State Line, Pa.
vi George4; lives at Mansfield, O. ; (2 dau).
[C33] JACOB BENJAMIN3 BRUMBAUGH ([C6] David2, Johann Ja-
cob1) b June 23, 1818, in Washington Co., Md. ; when he was nine years old his
parents moved to Antrim Twp., Franklin Co., Pa., where they d in 18-12 and
1845. Jan. 1, 1856, he in Rebecca Clopper, b on a farm near Wingerton,
Franklin Co., Pa., March 15, 183-4 ; dau Samuel and Maria (Gordon) Cloppcr.
In 1857 they moved to Middleburg, Franklin Co. (now State Line), and there
kept a hotel and also conducted a farm of 170 acres in the immediate vicinity;
Rebecca practically managed the hotel; in 1870 they moved to Lemaster, same
county, and there spent the remainder of Jacob's life.
The Public Opinion' in announcing his death on Feb. 4, 1903, after a
protracted illness with a complication of diseases, in his eighty-fifth year, said
in part :
"Mr. Brumbaugh was, therefore, reared to manhood in this county, during
a long, honorable and useful life, taking an interest in its history and progress,
and in ever3'thing relating to the welfare of his fellow citizens. A successful
farmer and business man and prudent in the management of his affairs, he had
the confidence of the community in which he resided, and was a safe counsellor
whose advice was sought by neighbors.
"Charitable and kind-hearted, Mr. Brumbaugh's generosities were many
and unostentatious. His supreme happiness was in being in company with
congenial friends, and his knowledge of current affairs made him interesting and
the life of the party. After his retirement from the farm and on his removal
to Lemaster ten or more years ago, where he spent the evening of his life, there
as at his old home he quickly gathered about him troops of those with whom
he would spend a pleasant hour. As one after another of some of these were
called hence, he felt their loss as one personal, and their memory was ever dear
to his heart. Himself ever honorable and truthful, he spoke ill of no one.
"In politics a Democrat, Mr. Brumbaugh had the courage of his convic-
tions, but he had respect for those who differed with him. He was well known
•Chambersburg (Pa.) Public Opinion of Feb. 6, 1903.
1°^ BRUMBACH FAMILIES
for his uprightness and integrity, and served with credit as a member of the
Board of County Commissioners, to which body he was elected in 1869. For
years he was one of the master spirits of his party, and later was a candidate
for County Treasurer, being defeated by his Republican opponent, the late
J. N. Flinder, by a small majority."
Jacob Benjamin3 was buried in the Greencastle Cemetery, Franklin Co.,
Pa. ; Rebecca, his widow, lives near Greencastle, Pa., and has assisted by re-
peatedly furnishing extensive facts for this publication, and by the purchase of
copies of the latter.
JOHN BROWN INCIDENT."
"The venerable J. B. Brumbaugh, of Peters Township, one of the well-known and highly
esteemed residents of Franklin County, conversed very entertainingly about famous John
Brown, whilst in the Opinion office recently, and thus furnished data for a first-class article
of unpublished history.
• ,."Mr- Bru'nbal,8h followed his father in keeping a hotel or wayside inn at Middleburg,
in Antrim Township, this county, in the latter part of the fifties. Because of this fact he
was not aware until too late that he had entertained one of the famous characters in our
national war history.
"Late one night in October, 1859, he was called and was met at the door by a gray-
bearded, pleasant spoken old gentleman who desired entertainment. A young man was
with him. Their horse was put up and after breakfast the next morning thev decried. In
this case, as well as at subsequent times, the stranger paid his bills in gold. .Sir. Brumbaugh
said that the stranger, whom they called 'Pap,' and who afterward proved to be the famous
John Brown, made his hostelry his stopping place from that time on, was a fluent talker,
and as orderly and pleasant a guest as ever stopped at his place. On one occasion 'Pap'
had assisted at an apple butter boiling. During all his lodging Brown had slept in a certain
bed- + + -f- +
"At different times one of his sons accompanied John Brown, Mr. Brumbaugh continued.
He well remembers the incidents of Sunday and Monday evening before the State election.
After breakfast Monday morning Brown and his son, before departing, remarked that if
any person called for them during the day to inform the party that he would be back in
the evening. No person called during the day, but in the evening visitors turned up. Two
genteel looking men drove up to the house, had their horses put up, got supper, asked for a
room with two beds and very soon after retired. When John Brown returned he greeted
the strangers, one of whom was another of his sons. The whole night the men engaged in
animated conversation. Mr. and Mrs. Brumbaugh were interrupted in their slumbers by
the mumbling, and mine host B. feels sure that that night the plans were laid for the raid
at Harpers Ferry the following Sunday.
"The two strangers left Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock for Chambersburg, whilst John
Brown and son, after breakfast, made their way toward Harper's Ferrv. In the evening
the son returned, left his horse at Middleburg, and left for Chambersburg' on foot. Wednes-
day he returned with two men and a horse and wagon, and after supper proceeded towards
Harper's Ferry. This was the last that Mr. Brumbaugh saw of the Browns at Middleburg.
"The events at Harper's Ferry the following Sunday, when Brown and his party were
routed and captured, but not until great effort." is history and well known. John Brown,
after a fair trial, was hanged at Charlestown, W. Va., December 2. Mr. Brumbaugh felt a
hesitancy about witnessing the execution of Brown, but in April of the following year wit-
nessed the execution of Stephen and Ilazlett, who participated with Brown in the fight.
Mr. Brumbaugh says they were fine looking men and died game."
Children (7) :
[C172] + Mary Catherine4, h Nov. 10, 1856.
[C173] + Snively Strickler4, h Dec. 28, 1858.
■From Public Opinion, Chambersburg, Pa., of July 2, 1897.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 189
[C174] + Ida Louisa4, b July 10, I860. (See [CS2-v].)
[C175] + Elias Guilford1, b Nov. 27, 1862.
[C176] + Anna Eva4, 6 Jan. 16, 1864.
[C177] + Eliza Jane4, b Dec. 25, 1867.
[C178] George Washington4, b Nov. 12, 1870; d Sept. 4, 1884.
[C35] CATHERINE JANE3 BRUMBAUGH ([C6] David2, Johann
Jacob1) b June 11, 1822; m Joseph Newman, who d and was bur. in Luth. Cem.
at Hagerstown, Md. After his d his w continued fanning, until the ch. left
home, when she bought the old State Line hotel, home of her parents, and lived
there until her (/, Dec. 30, 1904 (80 yrs. 19 ds.). She was a member of Luth.
Ch. of Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pa., and was bur. beside her husband.
Children (5), surname Newman:
i Jacob4, d at age 21.
ii Anna Amelia4; m Isaac Myers; the former was a member of Ger. Ref.
Ch. and the latter of Riv. Br. Ch. Anna d Dec. 30, 1908, from
pneumonia, and Isaac d Dec. 30, 1909, from disease of the heart;
both were buried in the Greencastle (Pa.) Cemetery; (11 ch).
iii Elizabeth4, b April 13, 18.57; in George Koontz; address State Line,
Pa., where he owns a fine farm bought of [C35] CATHERINE
JANE3 BRUMBAUGH; (17 ch).
iv Maria4; m William J. Pensinger. Maria4 was a member of Luth. Ch.
and d Aug. 1, 1909, from pneumonia and disease of the heart; sur-
vived by one son and her husband, whose address is Greencastle,
Pa., R.R. 4.
Issue (1 s) :
(1) Lester Leroy5 Pensinger; »J Mary Snider; (no ch).
v Ella Louise4; in Jacob Saurbaugh; farmer; address Zullinger, Frank-
lin Co., Pa.
Children (3), surname Saurbaugh:
(1) Ottie5; m George Gilbert of Waynesboro, Pa.
(2) Sarah Newman5; in John Miller of Waynesboro, Pa.; (2 ch).
[C37] INDIANA DOROTHY3 BRUMBAUGH ([C6] David2 Johann
Jacob1) b March 17, 1827 — also written "Judianna"; in (1) Henry D. Cook
and lived at Mansfield, 0.; »i (2) Kyle; in (3) Clark.
Children (3) :
i Mary4 ; in Dickinson, Mansfield, 0.
ii Ellen4 ; in Dickinson, Mansfield, O. ; brothers.
iii Jacob4.
190
BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[C39] GEORGE WASHINGTON3 BRUMBAUGH ([CG] David2, Jo-
hann Jacob1) b July 8, 1834— his name is recorded in the family Bible "George
Washington Andrew Jackson," but he dropped the latter half of the name; m
Eliza Hartman; lived at Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pa., where he d July 5,
1907. He left an estate estimated at $50,000, which was devised to church
and charity, his only child having recently '/, but the bequests lapsed because
death occurred less than 30 days from signature of the will — the Orphans'
Court of Franklin Co., Pa., has appointed an auditor and the estate will be
divided amongst the next of kin.
One daughter:
[C167] Susan4, d May 30, 1907.
[C40] ELIZABETH3 BRUMBAUGH ([C7] Henry2, Johann Jacob1)
b Dec. 29, 1799; m Peter Miller, b Oct., 1791; farmer; lived at Sharpsburg
and Fairplay ("Timmclton"), Washington Co., Md. (then Frederick Co.).
Elizabeth3 was member G. B. B. Ch. ; Peter was member Ger. Ref. Ch., but
united with G. B. B. Ch. ; he owned 2 slaves as house servants and liberated
them. Elizabeth d 1832, and Henry d Feb. 14, 1856, after many years of
suffering from rheumatism; they are buried on the old Brumbaugh homestead,
north of Hagerstown, Md.
MARRIAGE PORTION OF [C40] ELIZABETH3 (BRUMBAUGH)
MILLER.'
The following interesting record shows the goods and chattels from her
home, with which Elizabeth3 commenced housekeeping:
' ELIZABETH MILLER, DR."
1820
May to 1 Negro girl Nancy
and 1 boy William $350.00
" 1 bay horse 80.00
" 3 Milk Cows 45.00
" 1 bed Sted and Cord 12.75
" 6 Silver tee Spoons 5.00
" 6 knives and forks 2.25
" 15 yards of bed ticken 7.50
" 1 Sid saddel 20.00
• and 'Copied from [C7] Henry1 Brumbaugh's ledger — evidently a memorandum account
— no further entry. Furnished by [CI19] Upton S— * Brumbaugh, Baltimore, Md.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 191
1820
May to 45 lbs of fathers at 60 cents $27.00
" Do 30 lb at 50 15.00
" 12 yards of bed ticken 6.00
" 9 table Cloths 22.50
" 7 Sheats 14.00
" 8 blankcds 28.00
" 3 quilts 18.00
" 9 yards of linnen for Piller Cases 3.33
" 1 tee kittel 5.00
" 6 towels 1.50
" 4 Sheap and 3 lams 8.00
" 1 Mahony Burow 25.00
" 1 Dining tabel 8.00
" 1 brackfest tabel 5.00
" 6 winser Chares 6.00
" 6 Chares and Spinning weal 16.50
" 1 bedstead and Cord 5.00
" tin ware bought at Shavers 5.49
" 13 Crocks 1.00
" Sundres bought at Hagers
as will apeare By bil 34.29
$665.11
May to 12 Spones $2.25
1 gridiorn and 1 gridiorn 1 Cillett 1.75
7 yards of Muslen 1.75
8 yards of Muslen 2.00
1 Washbasked and 1 Soing basked 1.50
2 tubs 1 Churn 2 buckeds 1 butter tub 8.87V2
1 Stone of Curtens and 3 yards 13.00
1 doghtray and 1 frying pan 4.00
Nov. 14 to 1 fat Stcare 13.00
" 2 Woollen Counterpins 10.00
" 2 Ieren Pots and one duch oven
and 1 Collender 6.50
" 1 Ieren Cittel % 5.00
" 8 geas 2.00
" 2 flat Ierns 1.10
192 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
1822 June 11 to Cash $ 1.50
" 1 Coffin for your Chile
mad by Mr. Curry 2.50
1823 " 1 fameley Bibele 3.50
" 3 munths work of Anteny 15.00
1824 Deem. " 1 Sam and himn Book 1.00
" 1 Cow and Calf 10.00
Children (6), surname Miller:
i Calvin4, d y.
ii Upton4, b March 26, 1822; d April 18, 1902; m (1) Louise Davis;
m (2) Kate Newcomer.
Hi Daniel4 Miller, b March 22, 1824; (/ Sept. 16, 1905, in Ogle Co., 111.
In 1849 he m Mary Lambert, b 1833 at Eakles Mills, Washington
Co., Md. ; dau of Elizabeth (Poffenbarger) Lambert.
Children (5) :
(1) Albertis5, b 1851 ; m Susan Reichard.
(2) Clara5, b 1854; m John Miller.
(3) Susan5, 6 1857; m Fred Mathias.
(4) Jacob5, b 1859; m Amelia Miller.
(5) George Arthur5, h Jan. 31, 1864, at Mt. Morris, 111.; May
19, 1891, vi Minn E. Vandervort; educated in public sch. ;
Mt. Morris College, 1881-'82; Carthage (111.) College,
1887-'90 (Academic grad. 1886); Eureka (111.) College,
1890 (A.B.)— theological graduate same, 1890: A.M.
from same, 1893; attended same 1900-'01 ; Chicago Univ.,
1904. Was farmer until 1885, teacher until 1888, minister
1887 to present in Christian Church ; Pastor Chr. Ch., Mon-
roe, Wis., ] 890-91; Normal, 111., 1891-94; Covington, Ky.,
1894-1906; Ninth St. Chr. Ch., Washington, D. C, 1907;
Editor Intermediate S. S. Commentary Standard Pub. Co.
1901 ; Mrs. Miller d at Washington, D. C, Sept. 27,
1910; residence, 338 10th St. N. E., Washington, D. C.
iv Andrew4 Miller, b March 24, 1826, at Caseytown, Washington Co.,
Md.; m July 15, 1850, Easter Ann Smith, b 1830; dau John and
Sarah Smith; Easter d March 11, 1899, and was buried at Mann
Church, Washington Co., Md. Andrew is undertaker and lived at
Boonesboro, Md.
Children (5) :
(1) Alice5, b Aug. 15, 1851 ; d April 13, 1861 ; unm.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 193
(8) Hamilton Pierce5, b March 1, 1853; d June 1, 1895.
(3) Sarah E.\ b July 11, 1855; d Jan. 28, 1877.
(4) Sue S.5, b Sept. 17, 1862; March 24, 1904, m John H.
Nazareii€, Boonesboro, Md.
(5) Thomas H.5, b Aug. 7, 1863; res. Fairplay, Md.
v Jonathan4 Miller, b April 18, 1826; d Nov., 1903; m Lucinda Curfet;
lived Martinsburg, W. Va. — only son to enter either army, and he
entered the Southern one.
vi Elizabeth4 Miller, b and d 1832.
[C41] CASANDRA8 BRUMBAUGH ([C7] Henry2, Johann Henrich1)
b Oct. 23, 1804; m (1) John Spickler. After his d she m (2) Absalom (or
David?) Johnson, and they moved to a point near Rockford, 111. Henry2
never forgave her for this m. Further details unobtainable. There were 5 ch
as issue 1st ra, of whom but the name of i Calvin B. Spickler has been obtained.
MARRIAGE PORTION OF CASANDRA3 (BRUMBAUGH) SPICKLER.'
The following memorandum account has been copied from [C7] Henry2
Brumbaugh's ledger and also shows the goods and chattels with which she com-
menced housekeeping:
CASANDRA SPICKLER.'
1822
March 25 To 1 Side Saddel and Bridel $18.50
" 13 yds Bedtickin 5.20
" 7 yds to Linnen 1.75
" 4 yds Camerrick muslen 1.50
" 6 Silver teespones 4.50
" 2 wollen Counterpins 10.00
" 4 Pare of Blankets 36.00
" 3 quealts 18.00
" 4% yards of to linnen 1.12%
" 1 Negro girl adled and a boy James 350.00
" 1 Bay Mare 70.00
" 1 old Chafe Bag 1.00
" 75 lb of f ethers 37.50
" 12 Chares 12.50
" 1 Spinning weal 3.00
•Furnished by [C119] Upton S — ' Brumbaugh, Baltimore, Md.
19-1
BRUMBACH FAMILIES
1822
arch 25
To
1 Burow
«
1 Bedsted
1 Dining tabel
a
1 Cichen do
u
1
«
1 friing pane
Sundres bought at Shumens
Furneture Bought at Curres
«
Sundres bought at Webster
Sundres bought at Hagers
teepot and 1 Shuger Bole
1 lookinglase
«
9 tabel cloths
6 Sheats
83 lbs of Baken at 8 c
2 Bed cords
6 towels
3 Cows
4 Sheap and 5 Lams
12 j'ards of bedticken
2 baskeds
«
1 Iron Cittle
1 Butter Churn
irch 25
To
8 yards
$10.00
8.25
5.00
1.00
1.50
1.62V2
11.47-14
31.00
13.68V2
24.40
1.271/2
4.50
22.50
12.00
6.64
1.00
1.50
40.00
9.00
5.00
1.25
5.50
2.00
$2.00
9.50
20.00
20.00
$787.54
[C42] OTHO3 BRUMBAUGH ([C7] Henry2, Johann Jacob1) h July
28, 1807; in Catharine Bookxcalter, dau Gerhard ("Garrett") Bookxcaltcr of
Hagerstown, Md., a miller. Gerhard's father came from Switzerland in a vessel
which was lost, including his entire family, excepting a brother and himself.
Otho3 was a Captain in the "Hagerstown Regulars, " * and lived on the home-
stead farm in Washington Co., Md., until in 1829 the family moved to Mont-
1823
Nov. 4
1828
Sept. 3
1830
Oct. 8
1 Staned of Curtens
cash
10 bushels of Sead Wheat $2 per bu
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BEUMBACH 195
gomery Co., O. ; they went by carriage to the Ohio River, went down the latter
on a flat-boat to Cincinnati, then up to Liberty, O.,.to Bookwalter's ; soon
after the family located on a farm in Preble Co., where West Manchester stands
and where both the parents </— Otho in 1881. Catharine was a member G. B.
B. Ch., but Otho3 is said never to have made any profession of religious faith.
Children (10):
[C83] + Margaret4, 6 1828.
[C84] + Gerhard4, b 1829.
[C85] + Theophilus4, b 1831.
[C86] + Maria4, b 1833.
[C87] + Henry4, b 1835.
[C88] + Calvin4, b 183T.
[C89] + George4, b Nov. 7, 1840.
[C90] Elvina4; unm; d in Kans.
[C91] + Upton E— 4.
[C92] + Levi4, b June 17, 1850; d Sept. 20, 1880.
[C43] ANDREW3 BRUMBAUGH ([C7] Henry2, Johann Jacob1) b
Oct. 5, 1809; 1846 m Susan Lynch, b 1826; dau and Vermelia Lynch.
It is related of Andrew3 that he quarreled with his father and went to
N. C, where for a time he lived as overseer on a large plantation. A reconcilia-
tion took place, and he returned, buying part of the ancestral homestead in
1848 (near Middlcburg, about four miles north of Hagerstown, Md.). He d
in 1856, and his remains rest beside those of Henry2 [C7] and Jacob1 [CI].
Susan later m , a minister ; details not obtained.
Children (5) :
[C118] + Margaret4 Permelia, b June 17, 1847; d 1878.
[C119] + Upton S— 4, b April 1, 1849.
[C120] Alice4, b 1851 ; d 1866.
[C121] Sallie4, b 1854; d 1885; m Norman Shindell; (1 ch).
[C122] Henry Clinton4, b 1856; d Easter, 1863.
[C46] GEORGE3 BRUMBAUGH ([C7] Henry2, Johann Jacob1) b
June 30, 1848, in Washington Co., Md. ; m Mary Ann Sharp of Sharpsburg,
Va. ; moved to Preble Co., 0., in 1852, and to Montgomery Co. in 1856, where
he was a farmer; (/ 1858; Mary d 1888; both buried South of Dayton, 0.
Children (7):
[C156] Annie E.4, b 1842; d 1885; Ml Daniel Meade; (6 ch).
■According to [C91] Upton E— ' Brumbaugh.
196 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[C157] + William Greenberry4, b March 14, 1844.
[C158] Margaret Virginia4, b 1846; m James B. Young; res. Dayton,
0. ; (no issue).
[C159] + John Henry4, b 1848.
[C160] Emma P.4, b 1850; m David M. Young; farmer near Dayton, 0.
[C161] + Charles S.4, b 1852.
[C162] + Andrew Wesley4, b 1855.
[C47] CALVIN3 BRUMBAUGH ([C7] Henry2, Johann Jacob1) b near
Hagerstown, Md. ; moved early in life to Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. ; m Agnes
Emeline Pinkcrton; dau John and Nancy Pinkerton of Mt. Vernon, Knox Co.,
O. ; d in California in 1858. Agnes m (2) Jacob Myers of Agency City, Iowa,
and d at Moline, 111., Feb. 15, 1909.
Children (3), b at Millersburg, 0.:
[C180] + John Henry4, b 1851.
[C181] + Eli Harrison4, b 1853; d Jan. 19, 1902.
[C182] Upton Ross4, b 1855; d 1900; unm.
[C51] ALEXANDER4 BRUMBAUGH ([C9] Joseph3, [C2] Jacob2,
Johann Jacob1) b Oct. 27, 1815; 1851 m Elizabeth Hawthorn. He was an
atty.-at-law and lived at Marysville, Marshall Co., Kansas.
One daughter:
[C186] + Emma Jane5, b March 17, 1864.
[C52] JULIA ANN4 BRUMBAUGH ([C9] Joseph3, same ancestry as
[C51]) b Oct. 26, 1819; m Abram Rush, a minister; lived near "Zearfas, Md.";
moved to Ohio, and Julia Ann4 is reported to have d at Attica, Seneca Co.,
that State. They had children.
[C53] EMILY4 BRUMBAUGH ([C9] Joseph3, same ancestry as
[C51]) b May 28, 1822, near Hagerstown, Washington Co., Md. ; hi Abraham
Stouffer, b 1822 in Lancaster Co., Pa.; s Abraham Stouffer. Abraham, Jr.,
was a mechanic; Dem. ; member M. E. Ch., and d 1887 near Salt Creek, Mich.;
Emily* d 1891 and was buried in Robbins Cemetery at Salt Creek.
Children (2), surname Stouffer:
i Laura Virginia0, b 1843 on a farm in Porter Co., Ind. ; 1866 m (1)
Amos Kendall Robbins, b 1840; d 1879. June 9, 1881, Laura5 m
(2) John August Gustafson, who d May 24, 1887. She m (3) Nov.
27, 1890, Alvnzo Elvin Deval, b Nov. 6, 1850; address is Valparaiso,
Ind., R. R. 4, Box 54.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 197
One daughter by 1st m:
(1) Olive May0 Robbins, b Nov. 2, 1871; m diaries Howard John-
ston; La Porte, Ind., R. R. 7, Box 19.
One son by 9.d m:
(2) Edward Vancouver6 Gustafson, b Nov. 29, 1882; m Lydia Mae
Galloway; Chesterton, Ind., R. R. 1.
(3) Blanche Irene6 Gustafson, b March 26, 1885; -Hi John Nicholas
Laheyn; Valparaiso, Ind.
ii Mary Ellen5, b Dec. 28, 1851, near Valparaiso, Porter Co., Ind.; Aug.
13, 1871, m Andrew C. Harris; address Wolverine, Mich., Box 52.
Children (3), surname Harris:
(1) Cora P.6, b 1874; m Barnes Napier; address 3442 54th St.,
Elseten Sta., Chicago, 111.
(2) Mable G.6, b 1877; m Marine; address 1373 Angus St.,
Fresno, Cal.
(3) Laura F.6, b July, 1879; m Chase; address Wolverine,
Mich.
[C54] MARY4 BRUMBAUGH ([C9] Joseph3, same ancestry as
[C51]) 6 in Washington Co., Md., Jan. 8, 1824; May 3, 1884 m Edward
Lacy Betts, b Dec. 13, 1821, in Bucks Co., Pa.; s Zachariah and Maria
(Mitchell) Betts. Edward was a farmer; Repn. ; member Luth. Ch. ; enlisted
in Co. E, 1st Mich. Sharp Shooters, and was discharged June 23, 1865. The
family resided in Bloomfield Twp., near La Grange, Ind., where he d March 1,
1894, and Mary4 d Aug. 24, 1894 ; both were buried in Greenwood Cemetery.
Children (6), surname Betts:
i Annie A.5, b Aug. 16, 1850.
ii Laura5, b Sept. 16, 1854; Oct. 8, 1876, m Hiram Crowl, b June 15,
1851, in Putnam Co., 0.; s Samuel and Lucinda Crowl; farmer;
Repn. ; memb. Christian Ch.
Children (2), surname Crowl:
(1) Ray E.6, b May 19, 1883.
(2) Olive M.6, b Dec. 25, 1886.
iii Fremont5, b Aug. 18, 1857; d Feb. 12, 1861.
iv Carrie5, b Sept. 10, 1860 ; d
v Etta5, b July 23, 1863.
vi George W.5, b March 23, 1866; Aug. 18, 1895, at Centerville, Mich.,
m Bertha A. Gon-ser, who d from consumption March 26, 1909;
address La Grange, Ind.
198 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Children (3):
(1) Ethel M., b May 20, 1896; d May 1, 1890.
(2) Lester L., b Oct. 3, 1903.
(3) Forest G., b March 24, 1907; d March 20, 1908.
[C56] ELEANOR4 BRUMBAUGH ([C9] Joseph3, same ancestry as
[C51] b Dec. 8, 1827 : d July 27, 1889. .
"I shall now speak of the most important step, and part of my life. Was
married to ELEANOR BRUMBAUGH on the 20th of May, 1851, in Grants-
ville, Md., by the Rev. Henry Knepper, in the German Reformed church. We
lived together in that place three years, before moving to Cumberland. Our
first two children were born there + + -J-.""
"Eleanor", wife of Jacob Brown, d at their residence in Cumberland, Md.,
on the 27th day of July, 1889, after an illness of over two weeks, age 61. Her
children were all present at her death and funeral, which took place at 5 P. M.
on the 28th in Rose Hill Cemetery. She leaves surviving her husband, Jacob
Brown, and five children, all of age; three daughters and two sons — two daugh-
ters and one son unmarried. She was married to her surviving husband May
20, 1851, and has lived in Allegheny County ever since, nearly all the time in
Cumberland. She was born and reared in Washington Co., Md. : the sixth
daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Angle Brumbaugh, two ancient fam-
ilies of great respectability. Her immediate family left that country many
years ago. The survivors are one brother, Alexander, in Kansas ; two sisters,
Mary and Emily, in Indiana, all her seniors. She was a full cousin of Cath-
erine Angle McComas, mother of Congressman McComas, and she a daughter
of the late Henry Angle, one of Washington County's most respected citizens.
The deceased, in life, was retiring and modest, amiable, quiet and kind in her
disposition, yet energetic, wise and intelligent in her chosen sphere in life —
thoroughly domestic and practical by nature and cultivation. Her house a
model of industry and prudence, where her friends were sure of a hearty wel-
come and real hospitality. She was intensely devoted to her family, and took
but little share in the world's pleasures — hers were at home."
Jacob Brown was b April 7, 1824, on the "old Brown farm" of 103 acres
midway between the Little Meadows in Md. and Salisbury in Pa. — part in Pa.
and mostly in Md. ; s Samuel Brown, b Nov. 15, 1770, who was s of
Willie Brown, b at the head of Elk River, Delaware Co., Pa. — and of
Martha . His mother was Amy (Penrod) Brown, b March 7, 1783; dau
•"Brown's Miscellaneous Writings*'— Jacob Brown, Cumberland, Md., 1896, p. 323.
"Same reference, p. 228.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 199
John Pcnrod, who lived, as well as latter's parents, on a farm three miles
S. of Somerset, Pa. Jacob Brown has written "Brown's Miscellaneous Writ-
ings"— -Cumberland, Md., 1896, and the full details concerning his family
are given in pp. 309-323. This very interesting volume deals with many sub-
jects (historical, biographical, etc.) — unfortunately, the edition is exhausted
and it is out of print.
Judge Brown was educated in the "old time schools" and attended Wash-
ington College in 1845 and '46 ; was admitted to the bar of Cumberland. Md.,
in 1849, and is the oldest member of that bar — he has retired from the active
practice of law. He is especially well acquainted with genealogical matters in
Md. and for his active assistance the writer is glad to here express appreciation.
Children (7), surname Brown:
i Emma Elizabeth5, b Aug. 9, 1853; m Daniel Chisholm.
ii Katharine Jane5, b March 8, 1855 ; unm. : Cumberland, Md.
iii Georgia5, b Jan. 15, 1857; m George W. McLaughlin; d Oct. 9,
1884, at Keyser, W. Va. "On account of her many rare womanly
traits, she earned many close and dear friends."
One son:
(1) George Brown McLaughlin, b Oct. 15, 1884.
iv Joseph5, b May 25, 1859; m Tlwaresa Seaders; residence, Cumber-
land, Md.
Children (2):
(1) Eleanor T.6
(2) Elizabeth B.6
v Frances Louisa5, b March 31, 1863; m Arthur 0. De Moss; res. 219
B St., Roland Park, Baltimore, Md.
vi David Newton5, b Oct. 14, 1865; unm.; res. Cumberland, Md.
vii Ida Eleanor5, b March 21, 1869; d May 20, 1879.
[C66] HAVANA CATHARINE4 BRUMBAUGH ([C21] Daniel3, [C5]
Daniel2, Johann Jacob1) b Sept. 28, 1827; »l Michael Croft, and lived in Blair
Co., Pa., where both d about 1904.
Children (3), surname Croft:
i Joseph Napoleon5; in Jennie Hite; res. Roaring Spring, Pa.; (1 ch).
ii Daniel Michael5; m Ellen Stiffler; res. Hollidaysburg, Pa.; asst. su-
pervisor P. R. R.; (2 ch).
[C67] ROSANNA CAROLINE4 BRUMBAUGH ([C21] Daniel3, same
ancestry as [C66]) b Sept. 27, 1829; unm.; by her own toil and careful atten-
200 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
tion to business she obtained free of debt a beautiful farm of 70 acres two
miles E. of Greenville, Dark Co., 0., where she d Dec. 19, 1902.
[C68] SAMUEL DAVID4 BRUMBAUGH ([C21] Daniel3, same ances-
try as [C66] b Jan. 7, 1832, near Hagerstown, Washington Co., Md. ; Dec. 8,
1853; m Elizabeth Darner, b June 24, 1831, at Beaverstown, Montgomery
Co., 0. ; dau Jacob Darner. Samuel David4 was a farmer and lived near
Greenville, Darke Co., 0. ; Dem. ; member Ger. Ref. Ch. He was commissioned
July 4, 1863, First Lieut. Co. E., 3d Regt, Ohio Inf. He d March 18, 1868,
and was buried in the Greenville Cemetery, Darke Co., 0. Elizabeth d May 25,
1912.
Children (5) :
[C200] + John Franklin5, 6 Nov. 12, 1854; d Sept. 10, 1898.
[C201] + Daniel Harmon5, b Oct. 11, 1856.
[C202] + Virginia Bell5, b Dec. 21, 1859.
[C203] + Clement Laird5, b Feb. 28, 1863.
[C204] + William David5, b Aug. 1, 1866.
[C69] JOHN PETER4 BRUMBAUGH ([C21] Daniel3, same ancestry
as [C66]) b May 29, 1835 ; unm. ; farmer; d Nov. 26, 1899. [C67] Rosanna4,
[C69] John Peter4, [C70] Simon Daniel4 and their parents all lived upon the
same farm until the latter died — the survivors continue to live together; ad-
dress Greenville, Darke Co., 0.
[C71] JOSEPH NATHAN4 BRUMBAUGH ([C21] Daniel3, same an-
cestry as [C66]) b Oct. 16, 1839; m Minnie Lease; he owns and operates a
farm five miles E. of Greenville, 0.
Children (7):
[C238] Annie5.
[C239] Daniel5.
[C240] Joseph5.
[C241] Grover Cleveland5.
[C242] Lewis5.
[C243] Samuel David5.
[C244] Minnie5.
[C72] NANCY JANE4 BRUMBAUGH ([C21] Daniel3, same ancestry
as [C66]) b Oct. 30, 1841; m Mathias Imler; farmer; address Greenville,
Darke Co., O. Nancy Jane4 d May, 1906.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 201
Children (6), surname Imler:
i Cora Bell5.
ii Maggie E5.
iii Anna May5,
iv Alice Nellie5,
v John B.5
vi Harry B.6
[C73] ELIZA LOUISA4 BRUMBAUGH ([C21] Daniel 3, same ancestry
as [C66]) b Nov. 18, 1844; m John McNutt; address Greenville, 0.
Children (5), surname McNutt:
i Joseph5.
ii Harvey5.
iii John5.
iv Havana5.
[C74] SUSANNA BELL4 BRUMBAUGH ([C21] Daniel3, same ances-
try as [C66]) b April 29, 1846; m Phillip Hartzell of Darke Co., O.
Children (4), surname Hartzell:
(2 d y in Washington Co., Md.)
iii Orpha Gray5, d ; iv Annie Bell5, d.
[C76] DAVID STUCKEY4 BRUMBAUGH ([C28] Simeon K— 3, [C6]
David2, Johann Jacob1) b April 2, 1843, on the Brumbaugh homestead in
Bloomfield Twp., Bedford Co., Pa., and spent his youth on the farm, attending
public school in the winters ; attended Allegheny Seminary, Rainsburg, Pa.,
in the Spring of 1860 and 1861 ; taught public schools in Pennsylvania and
Illinois for twelve consecutive terms, commencing at Henrietta, Pa., in the
Winter of 1860-61 ; studied law under Marshall W. Weir, Esq., of Belleville,
111., and was admitted to the practice of law in the Supreme Court of Illinois
June 9, 1869; admitted in Pennsylvania in 1871; has resided at Roaring
Spring, Blair Co., Pa., since 1871, excepting two years' residence in Altoona,
Pa. He was elected to the office of J. P., and has served in that office almost
continuously since 1880; united with the Luth. Ch. in his sixteenth year, and
has long held the office of deacon and elder; has also frequently been a delegate
to the General Synod (Luth.) ; was director of the Lutheran Theological
Seminary at Gettysburg, Pa., for fifteen years. A Repn. in politics, his first
vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln in 1864; has frequently been a delegate to
the State and County Republican conventions, and believes that good citizen-
202 BRUM BACH' FAMILIES
ship includes the duty of helping to select and elect good local public officers;
always an advocate for temperance, he is a total abstainer. Pie also heartily
favors thorough and practical education, and has given much care to the edu-
cation of his children.
April 23, 1870, David Stuckey4 m (1) Emma R. Madura, b in Bloomfield
Twp., Bedford Co., Pa., dau James and Jane Madara. Emma d June 10. 1871.
May 24, 1877, he m (2) Fannie Louisa Cozven, b , in Taylor Twp.,
Blair Co., Pa. ; dau John and Barbara (Hoover) Cozven. Fannie d Nov. 21,
1908, at Roaring Spring, Pa., after an illness from nephritis extending over
about three months. She was an active and faithful member and worker in St.
Luke's Lutheran Church in her home town, and her death was a decided loss,
not only to the family, but also to the community where she was so favorably
known.
Daughter by 1st m:
[C206] + Emma Jane5, b June 1, 1871; m Charles T. Holsinger; d March
81, 1900.
One son, surname Holsinger:
Roy6.
Children (6) by 2nd m:
[C207] + Arthur St. Clair5, M.D., b Aug. 23, 1879.
[C208] + Maude Edna5, b June 27, 1882.
[C209] + Sarah Barbara5, b Aug. 27, 1883. . .
[C210] + Roland Edward5, b Nov. 9, 1885.
[C211] Ruth Margaretta5, b Oct. 11, 1892.
[C212] Luther Truman5, b July 1, 1894.
[C77] MARIE LOUISE4 BRUMBAUGH ([C28] Simeon K— 3,
same ancestry as [C76]) b Oct. 26, 1844, in Roaring Spring, Blair Co., Pa.;
educated in public schools and in Millersville State Normal School (1862-'64) ;
teacher in public schools of Pa. (1864-'67) ; Sept., 1867, m Lyman Polk
Stookcy, M.D., b 1845 in Belleville, 111., where he lived, practised medicine and
d in 1901. Dr. Stookey was s Moses and Elizabeth (Anderson) Stookcy; (of
Daniel' and Barbara (Whetstone) Stookcy, of Daniel (?) Stookey). He was
educated in public and private schools of 111.; Shurtleff College (1863-'66);
graduated Mo. Med. College 1872 (M.D.)— now Med. Dept. Univ. of Mo.;
student assistant in Anatomy 1871-72 ; president Southern 111. Med. Assn. ;
•Daniel Stookey was brother of Simon Stuckev, who m Hose Snvder— ancestors of Chris-
tine Stuckey, who m SIMEON K— > BRUMBAUGH [028]. "The name 'Stuckey" is be-
lieved to have been changed through a clerical error in a deed, and the name was retained,
rather than resort to a court correction of the error." — Lyman Brumbaugh Stookey.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOD BRUMBACH 203
president St. Clair Co. Med. Soc. ; author of some papers on internal medicine;
member Belleville (111.) Baptist Ch. Mrs. Brumbaugh survives him and lives
at Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, Cal.
Children (5), surname Stookey :
i Mary5, b 1874; d 1878.
ii Lyman Brumbaugh5, M.D., b at Belleville, 111., July 30, 1878; edu-
cated in public schools; graduated from Belleville -High School
1893; attended Chicago Univ., and Yale, graduating (A.B.) from
latter in 1900, also received A.M. and Ph.D. (1904) from same;
l901-'02 Graduate Scholarship in Physiology at Yale; 1902-'04
Associate in Physiology and Bio-chemistry in N. Y. State Path.
Lab.; 1904-'05 student in Med. Dept. (Graduate School) of Univ
of Strasburg, Germany; Professor of Physiology Univ. of South
ern Cal. 1905 — ■; Amer. Ed. International Yearbook of Chem
Physiology and Chem. 1905 — : fellow Amer. Assn. A. of S. 1906
author of over thirty original contributions to physiological ant
medical subjects; member Amer. Chem. Soc, Amer. Soc. Biolog
Chemists, Amer. Physiolog. Soc, Soc. Experimental Med. and
Biology. Dec. 31, 1903, at Belleville, 111., m Margaret Powell.
Address University Club, Los Angeles, Cal.
Hi Bayard5, b and d 1882.
iv Adele5, b at Belleville, 111., 1884, where educated in the public schools ;
graduated from Hosmer Hall, St. Louis, 1901 ; pursued advanced
study in French in N. Y. 1901-*02 : studied and traveled in Europe
1902-'06; attended Univ. of Southern Cal., 1906-'08, taking A.B.
degree in 1908, (A.M. 1909) : assistant in French in Univ. of
Southern Cal., and graduate student 1908-'09 ; instructor in French
and Italian at same institution 1909-'10; Jan. 31, '11, m Alanson
Halden Jones, M. D.; ad. 222 Bradbury Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal.
v Byron Polk5, b at Belleville, 111., in 1887; there educated in the pub-
lic schools ; at Smith Acad., St. Louis ; Park Acad., Chicago ;
Strasburg (Germany) Gymnasium 1904-'05; student Univ. of
Geneva, Switzerland, 1905-'07 ; assistant in Compar. Anat. in Univ.
of Geneva 1906-'07 ; attended Univ. of Southern Cal. 1907-'08, re-
ceiving A.B. degree; attended Harvard Univ. 1908-'09, receiving
A.M. degree {magna cum laude); student Med. Dept. Univ. of
Southern Cal. and assistant in Anatomy 1909—. Address Her-
mosa Beach, Los Angeles, Cal.
204 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
I
[C78] EVALINE DOROTHY4 BRUMBAUGH— "EVA" ([C28] Sim-
eon K— 3, same ancestry as [C76]) b Dec. 6, 1846; March, 1868, m Rev.
John Gruber5 Snider,' 6 Sept. 29, 1844; s [C3-iii-(2)] Jacob Ulery* and La-
vina (Gruber) Snyder (see p. 161) ; a minister in the Progressive German Bap-
tist Church ; residence formerly in Taylor Twp., Blair Co., Pa., but now in
Courtland Republic Co., Kans.
Children (7), surnam-e Snider':
i Lillie Viola5, b Jan. 17, 1869; tn Harry A. Madara; fanner; resi-
dence near Roaring Spring, Pa.
ii Ida Florence5, b Sept. 24, 1870; m Emanuel D. Mock; residence 1005
Logan Ave., Tyrone, Pa.
iii Simon Jacob5, M.D., b March 25, 1872; June 3, 1900, m Ella L.
Fogelberg; dau Andrew and Belle (Myers) Fogelberg; he gradu-
ated Millersville (Pa.) State Nor. Sch. 1894 (B.E.) ; graduated
Medico Chirurgical Med. College 1897 (M.D.); located in Al-
toona, Pa., until April, 1898 ; enlisted as Hosp. Steward 4th Regt.,
Pa. Vol. Inf., Span.-Amer. War. ; upon mustering out of his Regt.
resumed practice in Altoona, and in March, '99, moved to Court-
land, Kans., where he has since engaged in regular medical and
surgical practice ; Rcpn. ; member Prog. Breth. Ch.
Children (3) :
(1) Marjorie May6, b Oct. 24, 1902; d Feb. 7, 1904.
(2) Simon Fred6, b June 26, 1905.
(3) Louis Holland M.6, b Oct. 14, 1906.
iv Lavinia May5, b Aug. 5, 1876; trained nurse; d Feb. 24, 1905.
v Grace Evelyn5, b Dec. 3, 1879; residence Tyrone, Pa.
vi Lyman Edgar5, b Oct. 12, 1881 ; residence Altoona, Pa. ; unm.
vii John Blaine5, b July 17, 1884; graduated State College, Pa., 1908—
employed in U. S. Treasury Assay Office, New York City.
[C79] ROSE KISSECKER4 BRUMBAUGH ([C28] Simeon K— 3,
same ancestry as [C76]) b May 22, 1848, in Bloomfield Twp., Bedford Co.,
Pa.; June 30, 1870, in Andrew Snouberger' Stayer, M.D. [C18-i-(l)], b May
21, 1848, in South Woodbury Twp., near New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa.;
s Samuel and Elizabeth (Snowberger) Stayer [C18-i].
"His great-grandfather was born in France, and when but a lad accom-
panied Gen. Lafayette to this country. He served through the Revolutionary
campaign, and after the war made his permanent settlement in Bedford Co.,
•Only John Gruber Snider and his children spell the name "Snider," the others use
"Snyder."
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 205
where he passed the remainder of his days. Dr. Stayer's maternal ancestors
were Swiss, his great-grandfather (Snowberger) having emigrated from Switz-
erland to Bedford Co., Pa." *
Dr. Stayer was reared upon the old Stayer homestead; attended the com-
mon schools, Bedford Co. Normal School, Millersville State Normal School —
teaching winters — 1869 began the study of medicine under Dr. Charles Long,
of South Woodbury; 1870 attended Med. Dept. Mich. State Univ., and gradu-
ated (M.D.) March 12, 1873, from Jefferson Med. College; March 18 he lo-
cated at Roaring Spring, Blair Co., Pa., and continued there in active and
very successful general practice until Aug. 15, 1893, when he removed to
Altoona, Pa. ; address 613 15th St., that city. He is a member of the Blair
Co. Med. Soc, Penna State Med. Soc, Amer. Med. Assn., and Assn. of Mil.
Surgeons of the U. S.
He served as school director for Taylor Twp., Blair Co., Pa., 9 years ; for
Roaring Spring, Pa., 6 years ; for Altoona, Pa., 10 years ; member Pa. Leg.
Sessions 1891 and '93; Maj. and Surg. 5th Regt., Ta. Vol., Spanish-Amer.
War, May 5, 1898, to Nov. 7, 1898; Maj. and Surg. 5th Regt., N. G. Pa.,
1885 to Jan., 1904 ; Lieut.-Col. and Surg, in Chief Div. N. G. Pa. Has passed
the chairs in all Masonic bodies, except the Scottish Rite, also in the I. 0. G.
T. ; Repn. ; memb. Luth. Ch., and also much interested in S. S. work.
Children (3), surname Stayer:
i Edgar Simon5, b Nov. 7, 1874 ; ed. com. schs., Roaring Spring High
Sch.; Penna. Col., Gettysburg, Pa., 1890-'91 ; Wittenberg Col.,
1891-'94, grad. June 14, '94 (A.B.) ; taught in pub. sch. and
studied law; memb. Co. C, 5th Regt., N. G. Pa., 1890 to '93, etc.;
mustered into U. S. service May 11, '98; mustered out Nov. 7, '98;
apptd. 1st Lieut. 28th Regt., U. S. Vols., July 13, '99; Quarter-
master of Regt. until it was mustered out at San Francisco May 1,
1901 — served through various battles in the Philippines; as 1st
Lieut., 23d U. S. Inf., April 2, 1902, returned to Philippines— re-
turned to U. S. with Regt. June 14, 1905; served at Madison Bar-
racks, N. Y., San Francisco, Cal., April, 1906, Jamestown Exposi-
tion; Aug. 15, 1907, Prof, of Military Science and Tactics at Dela-
ware College, Newark, Del.; since March 12, 1911, Capt., 23d Inf.
U. S. A., stationed at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind.
ii Morrison Clay5, M.D., b July 12, 1884; m Edna Keller; grad. Al-
toona High School 1899, La Fayette College (A.B.) 1903; Jef-
ferson Med. Col. (M.D.), 1906; was one of the resident physicians
■History of Blair Co., Pa.— Africa, 1883, p. 224.
206 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
at St. Agnes Hospital, Phila., for five months after graduation ;
engaged in practice of medicine at 1131 7th Ave, Altoona, Pa.,
until Oct., 1908, when he became Surgeon in U. S. A., with rank of
1st Lieut. During the Span.-Amer. War he served as private in
Hosp. Corps U. S. A., and was honorably discharged Dec. 7, 1898.
iii Clara Mabel5, b March 12, 1886; graduated from Altoona High Sch.
in 1903; pursued various studies at Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1904,
and spent 1905 in Germany; graduated from Welleslcy College
1910.
[C80] SIMON SCHMUCKER4 BRUMBAUGH, M.D. ([C28] Simeon
K — 3, same ancestry as [C76]) b July 17, 1852, at the homestead in Bloom-
field Twp., Bedford Co., Pa. ; attended public schools, Martinsburg Acad. ;
taught several years in Pa. and 111.; graduated Mo. Med. Col., St. Louis, Mo.,
1878 (M.D.) ; began practice at Pipersvillc, Bucks Co., Pa., and there remained
in a large practice for nearly 20 years ; after a year of rest at Hopewell, N. J.,
he removed to 2923 N. 12th St.. Phila., Pa., where he has since been actively
and successfully engaged in medical practice. He is conservative in politics ; a
Dem. ; member Pres. Ch. ; an earnest S. S. worker, as Supt. and teacher. He
erected a chapel at Pipersville, Pa., for S. S. work at his own expense; 1880 in
Elizabeth Morgan.1
Children (5):
(a) Emma5, d y.
(b) May Irene5 ; grad. N. J. State Normal Sch. — taught ; m Mor-.
gan; lives in Phila., Pa.
(c) Christine Grace5 : grad. East Stroudsburg State Nor. Sch. ; m C. X.
Sperling; res. Phila., Pa.
(d) Howard S.5, 6 1884; m Harriet Archibald; ad. 1126 Chestnut St.,
Phila., Pa.
(e) Roy T.5 ; student in Penna. College, Gettysburg, Pa.
[C81] MARGARET CHRISTENA4 BRUMBAUGH ([C28] Simeon
K — 3, same ancestry as [C76]) b Sept., 1856; m Frederick Schneider; Mar-
garet4 d Dec, 1883.
Children (3), surname Schneider:
i Frederick5 ; ii Flora5 ; iii Infant, d y.
[C82] GRACE ELEANORE4 BRUMBAUGH ([C28] Simeon K— 3,
[C6] David2, Johann Jacob1) b Nov. 20, 1861; //( George Yingling.
•and "All information kindly furnished by [C76] David Stuekey* Brumbaugh after his
brother failed to reply, and received too late to assign numbers to the children.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH XVi
Children (3), surname Yingling:
i Christiana5 ; ii Lena" ; iii Simon5.
[C83] MARGARET4 BRUMBAUGH ([C42] Otho3, [C7] Henry2, Jo-
hann Jacob1) b in Washington Co., Md., , 1828; m George Washington
Brown; they moved to Cherubusco, Ind. ; later moved to a farm near Goshen,
Noble Co., Ind., where they yet live; both members G. B. B. Ch.
Children (8), surname Broum:
i William5, b May 24, 1848 ; m Mary Zumbrum.
Children (5):
(1) Syntha Ann6; m Darr, Syracuse, Ind.
(2) Sabia Anthum6 ; m (1) Gump; (2) Babcock.
(3) Lilly Viletta6 ; m Bear.
(4) George Washington6.
(5) Albert6.
ii Otho5, b April 24, 1850; m Barbara Royer.
Children (5) :
(1) Rose6; m GEORGE BRUMBAUGH, Syracuse, Kosciusko
Co., Ind.
(2) Franklin6; unm.
(3) Charles6 ; in ; residence Ft. Wayne, Ind.
(4) William6 ; in ; , Kans.
(5) Iva6; unm; residence Syracuse, Ind.
iii George5, b April 19, 1853; m Annie McCoy; (3 ch).
iv Sarah Catherine5, b Nov. 1, 1856; rn South-wick; (no issue).
v Frances Ellen5, 6 Dec. 28, 1858; m Aaron Eagley; (3 ch).
vi Lydia Alice5, b May 24, 1861 ; m Samuel Block; (7 ch).
vii Effie5, b June 12, 1863; d Sept. 7, 1864.
viii Laura5, b Aug. 30, 1865; m W. H. Spitler; (5 ch).
[C84] GERHARD4 BRUMBAUGH ([C42] Otho3, same ancestry as
[C83]) b 1829; his parents started to Ohio when he was but nine weeks old; he
m Hester Brown, and they lived in Union City, Randolph Co., Ind., where he d.
Children (12; 5 s and 7 dau):
l; Alice5; m Smith; residence, Piqua, 0.
ii Daughter; m W. W. Fender, Union City, Ind.
iii Nora B.5 ; m Harvey Skidmore, Anderson, Ind.
[C85] THEOPHILUS4 BRUMBAUGH ([C42] Otho3, same ancestry as
[C83]) b 1831 ; m Elizabeth Gates; they lived at Redkey, Jay Co., Ind. The-
■iUO BRUJIBACH FAMILIES
ophilus4 served during the Rebellion in a Co. of Ohio Inf. Both are deceased.
Children flO; 4 sons and 6 dau):
[C251] Elmer George5; lives at Owensboro, Ky.
[C252] Libby5; m John Deem; lives at 116 Richmond Ave., Richmond, Ind.
[C253] Willis5; unm; lives 606o Princeton Ave., Chicago, 111.
[C254] Mallusa5 ; m Dora Price; lives at New Paris, Preble Co., O.
[C255] Olive5.
[C256] Dora5.
[C86] MARIA4 BRUMBAUGH ([C42] Otho3, same ancestry as [C83])
6 1833; m Laborius A. Gates — deceased. Maria4 lives in Butler Co., Kans.
Children (8; 6 sons and 2 dan), surname Gates:
i Charles5; ii Leo C.5 ; Los Angeles, Cal.
[C87] HENRY4 BRUMBAUGH, M.D. ([C42] Otho3, same ancestry as
[C83]) b 1835; m Elizabeth Coovert; both deceased.
Children (5 ; 4 s and 1 dau) :
[C298] Gerhart5 ; m.
[C299] De Soto5; d.
[C300] Ella5 ; m Innn Stanton.
[C301] Balboa5 ;m and d.
[C88] CALVIN4 BRUMBAUGH ([C42] Otho3, same ancestry as
[C83]) b 1837; m Lorinda Esta Collins; he d in Kans.; she lives in same State.
It is said Calvin4 served during the Rebellion in Co. E, 5th 0. Vol. Cav.
Children (8; 3 s and 5 dau) — details unobtainable.
[C89] GEORGE4 BRUMBAUGH ([C42] Otho3, same ancestry as
[C83]) b Nov. 7, 1840, at West Manchester, Preble Co., 0. ; July 1, 1866, m
Lovinda McKinstry, b at Eaton, Preble Co., 0. ; dau Jacob and Mary (Odell)
McKinstry. He taught in the public schools for thirteen years; then became
a farmer. In 1888 he moved into Eaton, Preble Co., 0., and has since lived
there, being a dealer in real estate ; Dem. ; Protestant.
Children (3) :
[C386] + Lawrence McKinstry5, b Dec. 22, 1867.
[C387] + Virgil Victor5, b Aug. 18, 1874.
[C388] + Zenobia Ernestine5, b Dec. 19, 1876.
[C91] UPTON E— 4 BRUMBAUGH ([C42] Otho3, same ancestry as
[C83]) b in Preble Co., 0.; m (1) Sarah M. McKinstry, dau William and
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH XVV
Rebecca (Gray) McKinstry; m (2) Sarah E. Hasty, dau Robert Hasty.
Served in 13th 0. Inf., 48th O. Arty., and 22d Ind. Vol. Inf. during the W«r
of the Rebellion; Dem. ; Spiritualist; cement worker; residence, 412 W. 6th
St., Marion, Grant Co., Ind.
Children (8 ; 5 dau and 3 s) :
[C405] Hope5.
[C406] Richard5.
[C407] Charles N.3 ; m; residence, Logansport, Ind.
[C408] Pearl5 ; m Cronkite, Indianapolis, Ind.
[C409] Lee5; unm.
[C92] LEVI4 BRUMBAUGH ([C42] Otho3, same ancestry as [C83])
b June 17, 1850, at West Manchester, Preble Co., 0. ; Sept. 3, 1874, m Re-
becca Hoover, b Dec. 5, 1852, at Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., 0., where
they resided ; dau Frederick and Elizabeth (Bolten) Hoover. He was an atty. ;
Dem.; and d Sept. 20, 1880.
Children (3) :
[C421] Ada5, b Sept. 3, 1875; m Milton Snyder.
[C422] + Robert Nevin5, b Feb. 16, 1878.
[C423] Leona5, b Nov. 23, 1880; d Nov. 27, 1885.
[C94] JOSEPH4 BRUMBAUGH ([C9] John3, [C2] Jacob2, Johann
Jacob1) m Catharine Gossard; lived in Washington Co., Md.
Children (13):
[C305] John5 ; m Emma Wolf.
[C306] George5 ; m Mary Blosser.
[C307] Jacob5; m Sarah Bechtle.
[C308] Joseph5; unm.
[C309] Charles5 ; unm.
[C310] Daniel5 ; d y.
[C311] Mary5; hi Darnel Mertz.
[C312] Nannie"' ; in Christian Shenck.
[C313] Sarah5; Hi George Jackson.
[C314] Eliza5; m Wm. T. Andrews.
i John Albert Andrews.
[C315] Katie C.5 ; /// Wm. T. Adams.
i Eva Glendora Adams.
[C316] Victoria5.
[C317] David5.
XIV BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[C96] CATHARINE4 BRUMBAUGH ([C16] David3, [C4] John2, Jo-
hann Jacob1) b Dec. 7, 1823; »i Rudolph Hoover, b Dec. 17, 1820, in Lan-
caster Co., Pa.; s Martin Hoover, b 1777, and d March 17, 1855, and Maria
(Eshleman) Hoover, b 1778, and d Oct. 6, 1868. Catharine4 d Dec. 7, 1865,
from "dropsy." Rudolph m (2) Annie Coble. He was a farmer; Dem. ; memb.
G. B. B. Ch. ; and lived at Woodbury, Bedford Co., Pa. ; d July 21, 1899.
Children (10), surname Hoover:
i Mary8, b June 9, 18-14 ; m James Matthews; she d July 21, 1870,
from consumption.
(1) Mary Malinda0 Matthews, b Jan., 1869; d May 16, 1870.
ii Martin5, b 1846; d May, 1850.
iii Elizabeth5, b Dec. 25, 1848; d May 18, 1870, from typhoid fever;
unm.
iv Malinda5, b Jan. 31, 1850; Dec. 27, 1870, m Thomas M. Ake, s
Joseph and Nancy (Edwards) Ake; he d March 25, 1907.
Children (2), surname Ake:
(1) Myrtle6, b Sept. 22, 1871 ; m Frederick A. Geib.
(2) Margaret6, b July 17, 1877; unm.
v Elias5, b Feb. 17, 1853; m Lottie Long, who d Dec. 18, '05; (no
issue).
vi Susan5, b April 16, 1855; Aug. 24, 1873, m Thomas Imler, b Aug.,
1852. Susan d Aug. 19, 1890, from typhoid fever, and Thomas d
Nov. 30, 1908, from "dropsy."
Children (3), surname Imler:
(1) Harvey6, 6 July 31, 1874.
(8) Blanche6, 6 Oct. 13, 1876.
(3) Thomas6, b July 4, 1883.
vii Anna Belle5, 6 April 24, 1857 : Dec. 14, 1882, m W. W. Coble, b June
7, 1855, and d Jan. 3, 1900.
Children (7), surname Coble:
(1) Lottie B.6, b Feb. 7, 1884; hi E. F. Linderer.
(2) Clyde H.6, b Sept. 12, 1885; m Sadie Peters.
(3) William H.6, 6 Sept. 24, 1888.
(4) Ralph C.6, b Jan. 29, 1890.
(5) Myrtle B.6, B March 30, 1892.
(6) Edna V.°, b Sept. 24, 1894.
(7) Hugh D.6, b May 26, 1896.
viii Jennie5, b July 14, 1860; Dec. 4, 1881, m William Hartman.
Children (8), surname Hartman: Josie, Clarence, Andrew, George,
James, Lillian, Robert, Chalmers.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOD BKUMBACH 211
ix George B.5, b Sept. 30, 1863; m Mary Summers.
Children (i) : Elsie, Clara, Margaret, Rudolph.
x Catharine3, 6 Sept. 26, 1865; Feb., 1875, m William Cromwell; resi-
dence, 344 E. Pitt St., Bedford, Pa.
Children (5), surname Cromwell:
(1) Harry Rudolph0, b Jan. 3, 1887.
(2) Margaret Cathryn0, 6 April 29, 1895. •
(3) Helen Isabell Hoover0, b Sept. 19, 1897.
(4) Lydia0 (nee Hearne), M.D.
(5) W. Ralph6.
[C97] JACOB SNYDER4 BRUMBAUGH ([C16] David3, same ances-
try as [C96]) b Dec. 11, 1825, in South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., Pa.;
farmer; member G. B. B. Ch. ; resided at New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa.,
where he d Feb. 22, 1894; Jan. 28, 1849, m (1) Magdaline Furry, b July 17,
1831; dau. Leonard and [CS-ii] Hannah4 {Brown) Furry. Magdalena d
April 5, 1850; 1857 m (2) Susannah Pote, b Oct. 21, 1831; dau. John and!
Mary (Baker) Pote: Susannah d June 17, 1868; Oct. 6, 1869, he m (3>
Francina Stralcy, b Jan. 14, 1845, and the latter is reported as living at .
Being the oldest son, he showed special ability in farming, and before
attaining his majority he was assigned a portion of his father's farm as tenant
and foreman.
In 1857 he commenced farming on a larger scale, but living on his original
rented farm ; he filled several Twp. offices ; bought and sold timber lands, and
accumulated a considerable fortune. Upon David's3 death he paid for the
rented farm, and soon after bought the mansion part of the old Kochendarfer
estate, residing upon the latter until his death. Soon after his second mar-
riage both himself and his wife united with the German Baptist Brethren
Church.
His body and general constitution were especially rugged, and his life
was quite active; he died from a relapse of La Grippe. "He was kind and
charitable to the poor, strict and stern in business dealings, and possessed of a
remarkable memory."
Son by 1st m:
[C320] + John Furry5, b March 16, 1850.
Children by M m (8) :
[C321] + Caroline Pote5, b Dec. 16, 1852; (I June 19, 1878.
[C322] Nancy Pote8, b April 25, 1854; d June 18, 1865.
[C323] + Alison Pote6, b Feb. 14, 1856.
[C324] + Jacob Pote5, b March 7, 1858.
212 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[C325] + Mary Jane Pote5, b Aug. 7, 1860.
[C326] Susan Pote5, b Dec. 10, 1862 ; d June 12, 1865.
[C327] + David Pote5, b Jan. 10, 1865.
[C328] + Martin Pote5, 6 April 12, 1867.
CMldren by 3d m (3) :
[C329] + Daniel Straley5, b Oct. 1, 1870.
[C330] + Franklin Straley3, b March 2, 1872.
[C331] Annie Straley5, b March 17, 187st; unm.
[C98] ELIZABETH4 BRUMBAUGH ([C16] David3, same ancestry as
[C96]) b Jan. 19, 1828, in Huntingdon Co., Pa.; Dec. 26, 1852, m Andrew
Bechtel, b in the same county Dec. 20, 1829; s Peter and Elizabeth (Snow-
berger) Bechtel. Elizabeth4 d July 4, 1861. Andrew on Oct. 13, 1861, m (2)
Elizabeth Frederick, b in Knox Co., 0., Sept. 2, 1829; dau Jacob and Esther
(Pringle) Frederick — Jacob b in Huntingdon Co., Pa., Nov. 2, 1793, and Es-
ther b May 23, 1795. Andrew was a farmer; member G. B. B. Ch. ; and (/ Feb.
3, 1907, near Ankenytown, Knox Co., O.
Children by 1st m (4), surname Bechtel:
i Simon5, b Knox Co., O., May 26, 1854 ; May 10, 1877, m Mary Ellen
Swank, b March 20, 1856.
Children (5) :
(1) Dore6, b June 3, 1878.
(2) Sylvia6, b Nov. 4, 1879; d March 24, 1880.
(3) Walter6, 6 April 7, 1881 ; d Aug. 26, 1888.
(4) Alva6, b Jan. 30, 1883; m Zella Leedy.
(5) Edna6, b May 29, 1888.
ii Jackson5, b Jan. 21, 1856; May 25, 1882, m Martha Hess, b March
6, 1858; residence, Belleville, 0.
Children (4) :
(1) Iva May6, b May 13, 1883.
(2) Oscar Hess6, b Sept. 10, 1884.
(3) Elmer Hess6, b July 30, 1896. .
(4) Lola Pernie6, b Oct. 10, 1898.
iii Mary Ann5, b Jan. 10, 1858; d Feb. 7, 1858.
iv Nancy Jane5, b Dec. 23, 1859; June 13, 1882, m Solomon Jay Work-
man; farmer; address Fredericktown, 0.
Children (4), surname Workman:
(1) Celesta Gertrude6, b Sept. 11, 1884; d Oct. 20, 1889.
(2) Ernest Andrew6, b June 14, 1886; m Effie Secord.
(3) Clarence Earl6, b Feb. 24, 1891.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BBUMBACH Xld
(4) Mabel Elizabeth0, b April 5, 1901.
Children by 2d m of Andrew (4), surname Bechtel:
v Isaac5, b Aug. 6. 1862; d June 21, 1864.
vi Lewis6, b Sept. 15, 1864.
vii Sarah5, b Sept. 25, 1866.
viii Minnie5, b July 6, 1870.
[C100] JOHN SNYDER4 BRUMBAUGH ([C16] David3, same ances-
try as [C96]) b June 16, 1S32, at New Enterprise. Bedford Co., Pa.; March
17, 1857, Rl Delilah Ober, b Jan. 18, 1839, at New Enterprise, Pa. ; dau Jacob
and Hannah (Stevens) Ober; he was farmer; member G. B. B. Ch. ; d Feb. 20,
1903, and was buried at New Enterprise.
Children (9):
[C366] + Cyrus Edward5, b June 12, 1858.
[C367] + David Ii-vin5, b Jan. 12. 1861.
[C368] + Charles Ober5, b March 25, 1863.
[C369] + Harry Ober5, b Oct. 16, 1866.
[C370] + Nannie May5, b March 25, 1869.
[C371] + William Ober5, b March 19, 1872.
[C372] + John Shannon5, b Feb. 18, 1875.
[C373] Hannah Virgie5, b April 29, 1878; d Oct. 2, 1894, at New Enter-
prise.
[C374] Robert Anson5, b Aug. 3, 1880 ; d Dec. 17, 1900, at Pittsburg, Pa.
[C101] SUSAN4 BRUMBAUGH ([C16] David3, same ancestry as
[C96] ) b Dec. 13, 1835, near New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa. ; Jan. 6, 1857,
was m by Rev. Jacob Miller to (1) David Deahl Eshleman. b Sept. 29, 1832,
near Woodbury, Bedford Co., Pa.; s Rev. John Eshleman and Susan (Deahl)
Eshleman; he was a surveyor; school teacher; Repn. ; member G. B. B. Ch.
Susan4 d May 16, 1858, and was buried in the cemetery 1% miles N.E. of
Woodbury. David >/< (2) Catharine A. Lutz at Woodbury, Pa.: by this m
there were b Minnie May, June 15, 1862, and Anna Alsam-ena, April 2, 1864 —
both r». David d Sept. 15, 1S64, at Shirleysburg, Huntingdon Co., Pa., and
was buried near the Germany Valley Meeting House, same county.
Mrs. Mary Susan5 (Eshleman) Gates [ClOl-i] relates the following inci-
dent concerning her mother [C101] Susan4 (Brumbaugh) Eshleman:
"When about 15 years old she was one day left at home while her par-
ents spent the day away from the home. Her father was considered about the
richest man in the community, and doubtless had plenty so that a neighboring
family thought there was more than was needed — frequently relieving them of
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BEUMBACH FAMILIES
their substance. On tin's day mother saw two women slipping into the smoke
house — she, too, 'skipped' in a round about way and shot the bolt of the door.
When the folks came home in the evening she said: 'Come into the yard and see
the nice birds I caught !' You can imagine the rest."
She also says : "On the Brumbaugh farm, which has been in possession of
some of the name for well on 200 years, is a cave of interest. When my great-
grandfather, John2 Brumbaugh [C4], first bought the land from the Indians it
was a hiding place of theirs. On the wall of one room is a carved picture in
relief of an Indian woman nursing her child. There is also an interesting story
of a panther that I heard when I was a small, child."
Daughter by 1st m:
i Mary Susan3 Eshleman, b March 19, 1858; March 16, 1879, m Samuel
F. Gates, b April 3, 1851, at McKees Gap, Blair Co., Pa. ; s Henry
C. and Elizabeth (Cluiney) Gates. Samuel was Sheriff of Bedford
Co., Pa., 1900-'02, and Mary was Matron; he d May 23, 1906, at
Bedford, Pa. Mary resides at Rochester, Pa.
Children (3), surname Gates:
(1) Laura Bella6, b Feb. 23, 1880; m Dr. George Wells Potter, res.,
St. Augustine, Fla. ; son David Wilfred Potter, b Jan. 15,
1906.
(2) Anna Vincent6, b Dec. 13, 1881; May 10, 1911, m Clmrles W.
Waggoner, res, Rochester, Pa.
(3) Samuel Eshleman0, b May 3, 1884; d July 21, 1885.
[C102] DAVID SNYDER* BRUMBAUGH ([C16] David3, same an-
cestry as [C96]) b March 20, 1838, at New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa.;
educated in the public schools and attended the Rainsburg Seminary three
terms ; taught school two terms ; live stock dealer, drover and shipper for many
years, and for over twenty-one years has followed merchandising, firm name
S. L. Buck & Co. ; has also served four years as P. M. at New Enterprise, Pa.,
which has continuously remained his address.
He has held Twp. offices. Early in life he was nominated for the office of
J. P., duly elected by a good majority, only to be informed by the Governor
that there was no vacancy, as the incumbent had a year to serve. He savs, "I
was very glad for that, and never more allowed my name to go for J. P."
Jan. 3, 1866, David4 Hi Mary Melissa Buck, b April 2, 1846; dau David
F. and Barbara (Longcnecker) Buck; both herself and husband members
G. B. B. Ch. Mary d Dec. 17, 1891. Her will" is dated Dec. 16, 1891, and
■Will Book 7, p. 129, Bedford Co., Pa. The "Old Store House" was built by her father,
is quite a prominent house, and yet stands.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 215
recites that she is late of South Woodbury Twp. — that the "Old Store House
in New Enterprise is not to be sold until 1113' youngest daughter Lottie is age
18." It further mentions her husband, David Snyder4, and four ch. : Ira5,
Samuel5, Effieri, and Lottie5, and gives her cow "Pattie" to Effie and Lottie.
Charles L. Buck, eldest brother, was appointed executor.
Children (6) :
[C397] + Ira Miley6, b Dec. 1, 1866.
[C398] Myrtle5, b June 1, 1868; d May 19, 1873.
[C399] + Samuel Longenecker5, b Dec. 8, 1869.
[C400] Mary Effie5, 6 March 10, 1875.
[C401] + Charlotte Amanda5, b Sept. 25, 1877.
[C402] Edgar5, b Feb. 23, 1880 ; d July 8, 1881.
[C103] MARY4 BRUMBAUGH ([C16] David3, same ancestry as
[C96]) b May 31, 1840; Jan, 17, 1860, m Rinehart Long Replogle, b Aug.
22, 1836; s Rinehart and Elizabeth (Long) Replogle' all b at or near New
Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa.; he was a farmer; Repn. ; and himself and w
members G. B. B. Ch. Rinehart d March 8, 1908, and Mary d May 31, 1904,
aged 64 years ; both interred at Woodbury, Bedford Co., Pa., where the family
lived.
Children (14), surname Replogle:
i Esther5, b Feb. 3, 1861 ; Feb. 3, 1884, m John R. Stayer, b Aug. 14,
1858; farmer; Proh. ; member G. B. B. Ch. ; residence, Wood-
bury, Pa.
(1) Elsie6 Stayer, b June 28, 1891.
(2) Delia6 Stayer, b July 28, 1894 ; d Nov. 29, 1897.
(3) Rena6 Stayer, b Feb. 22, 1899.
ii Charles5, b Sept. 15, 1862; m Annie Mock; residence, Altoona, Pa.
iii Annie5, b Sept. 2, 1864; m John A. Sell, Woodbury, Pa.
iv Lecta5, b March 5, 1866; m Wilson Mcntzer, S. Altoona, Pa.
v Delilah5, b Jan. 10, 1868; d Oct. 25, 1875.
vi Martin5, b Aug. 13, 1869 ; d Oct. 15, 1870.
vii David5, b April 24, 1871 ; m Olive Bloom, Woodbury, Pa.
viii Joseph5, b Nov. 22, 1872; m Gertrude Gardner, Altoona, Pa.
ix Cyrus Brumbaugh5, b July 19, 1874 ; m M Stayer; grad. N. E.
Class '97, Juniata College; member firm "Replogle Bros.," grocers,
Altoona, Pa.
x Mary5, b Dec. 10, 1876; m George H. Miller, Woodbury, Pa.
•See [E3009] for further facts concerning Rinehart Replogle, and details concerning
another s Daniel Replogle, who m NANCY' BRUMBAUGH [E3009] of [E5] George1.
216 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
xi Elizabeth5, b May 26, 1879; residence, Altoona, Pa.
xii Rinehart5, b July 8, 1881 ; m Eliza Hersltberger Working; Altoona,
Pa.
xiii Infant son, b July 18, 1883; d y.
xiv Lena5, b June 21, 1888; d Jan. 31, 1896.
[C105] SIMON SNYDER4 BRUMBAUGH ([C16] David3, same ances-
try as [C96]) b on the farm neai- New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa., Sept. 12,
1845; Dec. 21, 1875, m Elizabeth Imler, b 1849 at Imlertown, the same county;
dau Thomas and Susan (Yont) Imler. He owned and lived upon the Dazid3
Brumbaugh [C16] homestead, on which he conducted a small store and P. 0.,
the latter called "Brumbaugh" until it was recently discontinued when the
R. F. D. route from New Enterprise was established. Elizabeth lives in Bed-
ford, Pa. (1911).
The following extract is taken from the Martinsburg (Pa.) Herald of
Jan. 21, 1910:
"Simon Snyder Brumbaugh, a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of
Bedford county, died at his home near New Enterprise Friday, Jan. 14, at
6:45 P. M., 1910, after an illness extending from the middle of May, 1909.
The best of medical assistance was given him and all that careful nursing
administered by loving hands could do was done in the hope of his gaining
health and strength.
"In October he underwent an operation at Jefferson Hospital, Philadel-
phia, which seemed to benefit him for a time. Through all his sickness he was
a patient sufferer, bearing it all with Christian fortitude. Early Thursday
morning he took a turn for the worse and passed peacefully away, the wife
and children all being present. * * *
"In his earlier life he was a huckster. He was elected steward of the
Bedford County Almshouse and served six years. About twenty-five years ago
he purchased the Aaron Reed distillery and was engaged in that business at
the time of his death. In business he was very shrewd, and many were they
who went to him for advice and assistance. He was always interested in the
cause of education and served a number of years on the school board of South
Woodbury Township. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows and Grange. He was one who was always ready to as-
sist in any cause which was for the good of the community, and was especially
good to the poor.
"The funeral, which was one of the largest held in the community for
some time, was held in the Burger Church at Salemville, conducted by Rev.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 217
M. S. Sharp of Martinsburg, and Rev. D. T. Detwiler of New Enterprise.
Interment in the Burger Cemetery."
Children (4) :
[C416] + Gertrude Salome5, b Sept. 23, 1876.
[C417] + Grace5, b 1878.
[C418] + Oscar Luther5, b 1881.
[C419] + Simon Clarence5, b 1885.
[C107] MARGARET EVALINE4 BRUMBAUGH ([C24] Samuel Da-
vid3, [C5] Daniel2, Johann Jacob1) b Jan. 3, 1838; May 21, 1860, m John G.
Felmlee, b Dec. 10, 1833, at State Line, Franklin Co., Pa.; farmer; Dem. ;
member Pres. Ch. ; Margaret1 d May 30, 1871, and was buried at Greencastle,
Franklin Co., Pa. John m (2) Henrietta Stewart; address, Perulack, Juniata
Co., Pa.
Children by 1st m (5), surname Felmlee:
i Nicholas W.5, b Aug. 10, 1862; d May 31, 1864.
ii Samuel T.5, M.D., b March 30, 1864, at Bakersville, Washington Co.,
Md. ; June 19, 1890, at Chicago m Lillian Wright, b Nov. 21,
1871, at Louisville, Ky. ; dau Ricliard and Sarah (Waltz) Wright;
physician; Dem.; Protestant; graduated Rush Med. Col. (M.D.)
1891 ; memb. Chicago Med. Soc. ; Prof. Splanchnology Harvey
Med. Col., Chicago (Reg.) ; residence, 1645 Garfield Boul., Chi-
cago, 111.
Children (2) :
(1) Evaline6, b Aug. 5, 1891.
(2) Raymond Leslie6, b Nov. 2, 1896.
iii Eliza R.5, b May 12, 1866; d Jan., 1890; m Robert Woodside.
iv George W.5, b July 25, 1868 ; m Jcannette Pierce; St. Louis, Mo.
v Eva Belle5, b April 4, 1871 ; d June 25, 1871.
[C108] JOHN NICHOLAS4 BRUMBAUGH ([C24] Samuel David3,
same ancestry as [C107]) b May 22, 1840, on the old homestead farm north
of Hagerstown, Washington Co., Md., where his bro, [Clll] Philip Na-
poleon Brumbaugh, lives; Feb. 8, 1866, m Elizabeth J. Lewis, b Jan. 4,
1843, one mile from Hagerstown, Md. ; dau Antlwny Wayne and Sarah
(Newcomer) Lewis — Anthony s of William Lewis, a Captain under Gen.
George Washington and a namesake of "Mad" Anthony Wayne. John was
educated in public schools and Hagerstown Acad. ; at marriage they settled
on present farm of 170 a, which he later purchased with 30 a additional,
making a valuable farm of 200 a near Hagerstown; elected Sheriff upon the
218 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Dem. ticket in 1891 ; 1897 nominated for Co. Comr., but was defeated with
entire party ticket; 1903 elected Judge of Orphans' Court for a term of four
years ; has been school trustee and a director of the Hagerstown and Green-
castle Turnpike Co.
He was taken sick during the Summer of 1908 and recovered after a
long illness. Dec. 3, 1909, he became sick with pneumonia and died at his
home, Middlcburg, Md., Dec. 10, 1909 — "one of the most widely known men
in Washington Count}'."
"J. Nicholas Brumbaugh, a former sheriff and judge of the orphans'
court, and one of the best known residents of Washington Co., Md., died at
10:15 o'clock yesterday morning at his home in Middleburg of pneumonia,
after a brief illness dating from last Friday. His death produced a shock
throughout the county.
"Mr. Brumbaugh was a type of the sturdy, industrious and influential
fanner and citizen. He had a ready smile and a charitable heart and was
widely known and esteemed for the combination of virtue and qualities that
won him friends everywhere. He was faithful in the performance of his duties
as a public official and a man of honest convictions and integrity. His death
will be greatly mourned in the county and wherever he was known." "
Children (11):
[C281] + John Kissecker5, b Nov. 23, 1867.
[C282] + Samuel David5, b May 23, 1868.
[C283] + Rose Eliza5, b Dec. 26, 1870.
[C284] + Anthony Wayne5, b Sept. 20, 1872.
[C285] Adam Kissecker5, b March 27, 1874; 1901 m Annie Young, b
1874.
[C286] Robert Newcomer5, b Nov. 25, 1875; unm; huckster; Los Angeles,
Cal.
[C287] Nicholas Roy5, b Aug. 20, 1877; d Aug., 1890.
[C288] + Edward Clarence5, b April 13, 1879.
[C289] + Mary Lucile5, b April 13, 1881.
[C290] Bessie Lewis5, b Sept. 29, 1882; d y.
[C291] Augustine Mason5, b March 4, 1885; d Nov., 1888.
[C109] SUSAN ISABELLA4 BRUMBAUGH ([C24] Samuel David3,
same ancestry as [C107]) ; ill William Preston Bentz; residence, near Funks-
town, Md.
•From the Chambersburg (Pa.) Public Opinion of Friday, Dec. 10, 1909.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 219
Son, surname Bcntz:
i Clay Brumbaugh5.
Children (3):
(1) Clay Preston6.
(2) Susan Harnish6.
(3) Kathcrine Isabella6.
[Clll] PHILIP NAPOLEON4 BRUMBAUGH'" ([C24] Samuel David3,
same ancestry as [C107]) b Sept. 18, 1847, on the old Md. homestead farm,
where he resides; Aug. 15, 1872, m Alice Martin, b Oct. 25, 1854; dau
David Long and Mary Louise (Spickler) Martin — latter was dau of [C20]
Elizabeth3 Brumbaugh (Daniel2, Johann Jacob1); educated in common
schools of Washington Co., Md. ; 4 yrs. in Cumb. Valley Institute, and gradu-
ated Poughkeepsie (N. Y.) Bus. Col.; he was general merchant in Middle-
burg, Franklin Co., Pa., 8 yrs., and in same occupation at Waynesboro, Pa.,
1888-1896; he then returned to the old homestead farm and acquired the
adjoining 80 a. As noted (p. 141, and PI. 50), the mansion has been remodeled,
but was erected in 1746, and is supposed to be the oldest house in Washing-
ton Co., Md. In Waynesboro, Pa., he served as a member of the town
council ; both himself and his wife are members Ref. Ch. ; he is Dem. ; Royal
Arch Mason, etc. ; address Hagerstown, Md., R. R. No. 6, or Greencastle,
Pa., Box 118.
Children (11):
[C332] Edith Martin5, b July 11, 1873; d Aug. 22, 1873.
[C333] Edna Evelyn5, b July 9, 1874 ; d June 27, 1892.
[C334] + Grace Geraldine5, b Nov. 11, 1876.
[C335] + Jessie Josephine5, b Nov. 24, 1878; d Feb. 25, 1905.
[C336] Philip Napoleon5, b Dec. 6, 1880; d Nov. 7, 1903.
[C337] + Florence Irene5, b Feb. 8, 1883.
[C338] Alice Martin5, b April 1, 1885; d July 16, 1885.
[C339] Allen Nicholas5, b June 1, 1888; d July 4, 1892.
[C340] Thomas Bloom5, b March 31, 1891 ; d April 20, 1891.
[C341] Edwin Strickler5, b May 7, 1892; d Aug. 28, 1892.
[C342] Alexander Neill Long5, b Jan. 1, 1895; at home.
[C117] EMELINE4 BRUMBAUGH ([C30] Elias David3, [C6] Da-
vid2, Johann Jacob1) b Aug. 28, 1843; m Webster Hartle, b Sept. 20, 1844;
s John H. and Barbara Hartle. Webster and Emeline4 are members Ref. Ch.,
and reside on a farm near State Line, Franklin Co., Pa.
■His full name is Philip Napoleon Stine Brumbaugh, but the "Stine" is unused. Notes
are taken from History of Washington Co., Md.— Williams, Vol. II, p. 1077.
220 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Children (7), surname Hartle:
i Elias Brumbaugh5 Hartle, b March 29, 1869, near Hagerstown, Md. ;
1898 m Nettie Kieffer, b Nov. 29, 1874; dau Cyrus and Missouri
Kicffcr of Highficld, Md. Elias5 attended public schools of Frank-
lin Co., Pa., and of Washington Co., Md. ; academy at Buckhan-
nan, W. Va., in 1889; graduated from Mercersburg College 1892;
received degree of LL.B. from Univ. of W. Va. 1897 ; attorney-
at-law since 1889 — firm name "Hartle & Wolfinger," Hagerstown,
Md. ; Police Justice; Secy. Bar Assn. 1905; was defeated for
State's Atty. of Washington Co., Md., by 43 votes in 1907;
member Ref. Ch., and of various secret organizations.
Children (5), surname Hartle:
(1) Eveline Brumbaugh0, b Nov. 24, 1898.
(2) Calvert Kieffer0, b June 1, 1900.
(3) Mable Loraine6, b May 3, 1903.
(4) Mary Vivian6.
(5) John Webster6, b Nov. 17, 1908.
ii S — Clyde5 ; m Elva Peminger; merchant, State Line, Pa.
iii Stanley W.5 ; m Nellie Barnhart; farmer, near State Line, Pa.
iv Charles L.5 ; unm ; merchant, State Line, Pa.
v Leila E.5 ; res. State Line, Pa.
vi John W.5 ; d y.
vii Gertrude V.5 ; d y.
[C118]MARGARET PERMELIA4 BRUMBAUGH ([C43] Andrew3,
[C7] Henry2, Johann Jacob1) b June 17, 1847; m William Martin (as his first
wife) ; s David Long and Mary Louise (Spkkler) Martin, latter dau Thomas
and [C20] Elizabeth3 (Brumbaugh) SpicMer; they lived at State Line, Frank-
lin Co., Pa.; she d 1878. For William's second wife see [C149] Susan Mario,*
Brumbaugh, b Dec. 5, 1848; dau [C31] Nathan Henry3 Brumbaugh. (No
children reported.)
[C119] UPTON S— 4 BRUMBAUGH ([C43] Andrew3, same ancestry
as [C118]) b April 1, 1849, on a farm north of Hagerstown, Md. ; educated
in public schools, Cumberland Valley Institute, Dickinson College, graduating
in class of 1870; teacher public schools of Washington Co., Md., 1867-'81 ;
since engaged in mercantile pursuits— at present is traveling salesman for agri-
cultural implements; in 1887 moved from Hagerstown to Baltimore, Md. ;
residence, 1535 Park Avenue, that city. Feb. 17, 1875, m Katharine Jiosanna
Stake, b Jan. 4, 1851, at Williamsport, Washington Co., Md. ; dau Andrew
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 221
Kershner and Ad aline Smart (Oster) Stake. He is Dcm. ; member Epis. Ch.,
and furnished considerable information and assistance during the early investi-
gations connected with this work.
Children (3) :
[C433] Minnie Claire5, b Feb. 17, 1876; unm.
[C434] + Susan Stake5, b Jan. 9, 1881.
[C435] Andrew Kyle5, b Dec. 29, 1883; unm.; student Lehigh Univ.
[C123] PHILIP D.4 BRUMBAUGH ([Cll] Jacob3 (?), [C2] Jacob2,
Johann Jacob1) ; m Jane Mateer; lived in "Lancaster (?) Co., Pa.," and also
near Hagerstown (?), Md., according to an old letter written by the son,
Dr. Andrew M. Brumbaugh [C389].
Children (6) :
[C389] + Andrew M.5, M.D., b 1831 (?).
[C390] Jane5; m Richard Childers; (3 ch).
[C391] Mateer5, d.
[C392] Francis A.5, d.
[C393] Joseph S.5, d ; (ch : Elizabeth6, Dorotha6, Ida M.6).
[C394] Rosannah M.5, d.
[C134] SAMUEL4 BRUMBAUGH ([C17] Jacob S— 3, [Co] John2,
Johann Jacob1) 6 Dec. 27, 1824, in Morrison's Cove, Bedford Co., Pa. Nov.,
1892, he lived at Avilla, Noble Co., Ind., and had a family — all daughters.
No further information obtained.
[C135] JACOB4 BRUMBAUGH ([C17] Jacob S— 3, same ancestry as
[C134]) b Aug. 1, 1834 (?), in Richland Co., O. ; d Sept. 7, 1866.
Children (2):
[C452] George5.
[C453] Jacob5.
[C146] DAVID4 BRUMBAUGH ([C31] Nathan Henry3, [C6] Da-
vid2, Johann Jacob1) b Nov. 29, 1841, in Washington Co., Md. ; Feb. 22, 1872,
m Dorothy Osbaugh at Mercersburg, Franklin Co., Pa. ; b Jan. 28, 1851, at
Greencastle, same county; dau John and Katherin (Koser) Osbaugh. David4
lives a retired life on the 140-acre farm owned by his father, [C31] Nathan
Henry3, and the same is actively farmed by his son-in-law, William Kriner.
Dorothy is member of Ref. Ch. of Greencastle. Address Greencastle, Franklin
Co., Pa.
222 BRUM BACH FAMILIES
Children (2) :
[C24S] Infant, b Dec. 23, 1872; d Jan. 4, 1873.
[C249] + Catharine3, b Dec. 23, 1881.
[C148] EVELINE MARIA4 BRUMBAUGH ([CS1] Nathan Henry3,
same ancestry as [C146]) h May 8. 1846; m Daniel Snively, s Andrew Snively.
He farmed near Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pa., for a few years, then moved
to a farm near Lanark, Carroll Co., 111., and there d about 1897. Eveline4
moved to Rockford, Winnebago Co., 111., and lives at 207 Oakwood Avenue.
(9 ch.)
[C149] SUSAN MARIA4 BRUMBAUGH ([C31] Nathan Henry3, same
ancestry as [C146]) b Dec. 5, 1848: m William Martin (as his second wife),
s Daiid Long Martin and Mary Louisa (Spickler) Martin; the latter was a
dau of Martin Spickler, b June 18, 1800, and [C20] ELIZABETH (BRUM-
BAUGH) SPICKLER. William Martin's first wife was [C118] MARGARET
PERMELIA4 BRUMBAUGH. Address Mason & Dixon, Franklin Co., Pa.
One son, surname Martin:
i Harry ; cattle dealer.
[C151] WILLIAM4 BRUMBAUGH ([C31] Nathan Henry3, same an-
cestry as [C146]) b June 13, 18.33. He served as Deputy Sheriff at Vesper,
Kans., under [C282] Samuel Daz-id Brumbaugh, and is reported to be at Lin-
coln, Kans.
[C152] EMMA4 BRUMBAUGH ([C31] Nathan Henry3, same ances-
try as [C146]) b Dec. 12, 1854; m Franklin Binkley, and they live upon their
own farm near State Line, Franklin Co., Pa. ; members U. B. Ch. ; address
Mason & Dixon, Pa.
Children (2), surname Binkley:
i D ; unm; at home.
ii Daughter; m Dai-id Eshleman; live on his father's farm near Green-
castle, Franklin Co., Pa. (6 ch.)
[C157] WILLIAM GREENBERRY4 BRUMBAUGH ([C46] George3,
[C7] Henry2, Johann Jacob1) b March, 1844, in Washington Co., Md. ; June,
1867, Ml Ann Eliza Mc Knight, b 1839 in Adams Co., O. He served as Corp.,
Co. E, 64th 0. V. I. — "Sherman Brigade" — during the Civil War; Commander
McLaughlin Post, G. A. R., Mansfield, 0., 1886; Repn.; proprietor of repair
shop; address 126 E. 2d St., Mansfield, O.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BEUMBACH X"D
One son reported:
[C447] Harry Lawrence", b Nov., 1868.
[C159] JOHN HENRY4 BRUMBAUGH ([C46] George3, same an-
cestry as [C157]) b 1848; m Phoebe Murphy; carriage manufacturer and
machinist ; last address Lexington, Nebr.
Children (2) :
[C456] Ora5.
[C457] Daisy5.
[C161] CHARLES S.4 BRUMBAUGH ([C46] George3, same ancestry
as [C15T]) b 1852; m (1) Rebecca Croft; in (2) Blanche Ludwig; last in-
formation is that he was a policeman in Mansfield, O.
[C162] ANDREW WESLEY4 BRUMBAUGH ([C46] George3, same
ancestry as [C15T]) b 1855; in Minerva Blosston; said to have been a con-
ductor on Erie R.R., with address Dayton, 0.
[C165] EVELINE4 ("EVA") BRUMBAUGH ([C13] David3, [C2]
Jacob2, Johann Jacob1) in (1) Peter (or Joseph) Binkley, a carpenter. She
m (2) Henry Shelito.
Children by 1st m (3), surname Binkley:
i Infant, d.
ii David Independence5; an extensive dealer in cattle; m Margaret
Stine; residence, State Line, Franklin Co., Pa. (No issue.)
iii Laura5 ; m liigdon Risner; they live in 111. and have two sons.
[C168] HIRAM EMRICH4 BRUMBAUGH ([C13] David3, [C2] Ja-
cob2, Johann Jacob1); in (1) his cousin [C36] ANN MARIA3 BRUM-
BAUGH, b Dec. 26, 1824 ([C6] David2, Johann Jacob1); Ann Maria3 d
about 1866. Hiram Emrich4 in (2) Isabel Sites. They lived near State Line,
Franklin Co., Pa.
Children by 1st m (2):
[C426] Hulker Jerome5; widower; butcher; residence, Philadelphia, Pa. (No
issue.)
[C427] Howard5; unm ; mail carrier; resides with his mother-in-law near State
Line, Pa.
Children by 2d m (3) :
[C428] Howard Winfield Scott5 ; in ; d.
[C429] Mason Jerome6.
[C430] Mary5.
224 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[C169] JEROME DAVID4 BRUMBAUGH ([CIS] David3, [E2] Ja-
cob2, Johann Jacob1) b 1833 near Hagerstown, Md. He was a member of
the Maryland Legislature from Washington Co. He moved to Marysville,
Marshall Co., Ivans., and in 18.58 there m Elizabeth Waterson, b 1839 near
Hagerstown, Md. ; dau Thomas W. and Caroline (Hall) Waterson. Elizabeth
d Dec. 13, 1878, at Marysville, Kans., and Jerome d March 1, 1878; both
buried at Marysville.
He served in Kansas as Count}' Commissioner, County Attorney, Probate
Judge, Member last Territorial Legislature, Member Legislature 1864 and
1876, Attorney General of Kansas Jan., 1865, to Jan., 1867.
"The last House of Representatives of the Territorial Legislature con-
tained seven members who were among the delegates to the Wyandotte Con-
vention + + +• Three of its members subsequently became Attorney Gen-
eral of the State, and I give them in the order of their election : Simpson,
Guthrie and Brumbaugh." *
" "During the Senate of 1865-'66, the executive officers were Governor S. J.
Crawford ; Lieutenant-Governor James McGrew ; Secretary of State R. A.
Barker, and J. R. Swallow ; Treasurer Wm. Spriggs ; Supt. of Pub. Inst. I. T.
Goodnow ; Attorney General J. D. Brumbaugh."
"The first commission on the Price raid claims was appointed by act of
legislature approved Feb. 11, 1865 (Session Laws, 1865, p. 124), and con-
sisted of the Secretary of State, Adjutant General and Attorney General, who
were R. A. Barker, T. J. Anderson, and J. D. Brumbaugh. This commission
audited and allowed Price raid claims to the amount of $342,145.99," etc.c
BRUMBAUGH, JOHN M., Concordia, Kans., Commissioner of Fisheries,
1889-1892." See [E1965] +.
Protographic portraits of Hon. J. D. Brumbaugh and of Thomas W.
Waterson of Marysville, Kans., were presented by the latter to the Kansas
Historical Society.6
"DEATH OF JUDGE BRUMBAUGH.'
"The people of this city were startled yesterday morning by the announce-
ment of the death of Judge Brumbaugh. While many knew of his illness, few
besides his physicians and relatives knew of his dangerous condition. His
'Kans. Hist. Collections. Vols. I and II. lS75-'80, pp. 239 and 240.
"Kans. Hist. Collection. Vol. IX, 1905-06, p. 364.
'Ibid, p. 411.
lKans. Hist. Collections, Vol. IX, 1905-'06, p. 522.— Report, p. 639.
'Ibid. Vol. III. 1SS1-84, p. 55.
'Newspaper clipping preserved by Elizabeth (Waterson) Brumbaugh, mother of [C426]
-4- Alberta Jessie1 (Brumbaugh) Day, and furnished by the latter.
DESCENDANTS OF JOIIANN JACOB BRUMBACH 225
gentle spirit took its flight to a better world at one o'clock. His sickness, dis-
ease of the heart, was painful, but near the end he went to sleep like a little
child.
Jerome D. Brumbaugh was forty-five years old, a native of Maryland.
He came to Marysville in 1858, and has been identified with its interests ever
since. He has been honored by the people with many offices, and in each faith-
fully dischargd his duty. In the county he has held the positions of Probate
■Judge, County Attorney, Commissioner and Representative, and honorably
discharged the duties of Attorney General of the State one term. His was a
pacific spirit, and he was conservative in politics.
Few men have done so much for the material interests of Kansas. He was
a hard-working, conscientious lawyer, a public-spirited citizen, a faithful friend,
and a generous opponent. His place will not be filled in Marysville. About
the old law office there will always remain a vacancy, and in the memory of the
people of this city and county his memory will long be cherished."
One child:
[C426] + Alberta Jessie5, b Dec. 21, 1871.
[C172] MARY CATHERINE4 BRUMBAUGH ([C33] Jacob Benja-
min3, [C6] David2, Johann Jacob1) b Nov. 10, 1856; in Hamilton Hartman
Shrader, b Oct. 12, 1847; s William and Lydia (Myers) Shrader; member
Ref. Ch. ; address Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pa., R. R. 4.
Children (3), surname Shrader:
i Lillian Blanche5, b July 17, 1879.
ii Jacob Brumbaugh5, b March 5, 1882.
Hi Samuel Leroy5, b Aug. 5, 1883.
[C173] SNIVELY STRICKLER4 BRUMBAUGH ([C33] Jacob Ben-
jamin3, same ancestry as [C172]) b Dec. 28, 1858, at Middleburg, Franklin
Co., Pa.; Nov. 20, 1882, m Ella Elizabeth Wolford, dau Erskine and Jane
(Ronley) Wolford, both from Schoharie Co., N. Y. ; he was educated in public
schools ; Welsh Run Academy, Chambersburg, Pa. ; member Ref. Ch. of Upton,
Pa., and M. E. Ch. of Rockford, 111. They live at 807 North Church St., in
Rockford, 111., where he is engaged in the real estate business and she has been
cashier of Forest City Natl. Bk. since 1903. Snively Strickler moved to Rock-
ford March 15, 1881, and superintended a large bolt works for seven years;
became assistant postmaster for four years ; he then operated a large laundry
for a number of years. (No issue.)
[C174] IDA LOUISA4 BRUMBAUGH ([C33] Jacob Benjamin3, same
226 BRUMBACII FAMILIES
ancestry as [C172]) b July 10, 1860; m DAVID ll.4 LOGAN [C32-v]. They
lived in State Line, Franklin Co., Pa., for several years after m ; bought the
home farm of 1G0 acres and lived there six years; in 1907 sold the farm to
John Edward Hoke (who m ELIZA JANE4 BRUMBAUGH [CJ.77]. Ida4 is
a member lief. Ch. (No issue.)
[C175] ELIAS GUILFORD4 BRUMBAUGH ([CSS] Jacob Benja-
min3, same ancestry as [C172]) b Nov. 27, 1862; Sept. 15, 1902, m Ella Light.
dau Jacob and Sarah Light. Ella graduated from the Shippensburg (Pa.)
State Normal School, and successfully taught three or four years in the public
schools of Pa. before her marriage. At Lemasters, Pa., they were both mem-
bers of the Ref. Ch., but they are members of the West State St. M. E. Ch.
of Rockford, 111., where he is supt. of a laundry; residence, 1820 West State
St. (No issue.)
[C176] ANNA EVA4 BRUMBAUGH ([C33] Jacob Benjamin3, same
ancestry as [C172]) b Jan. 16, 1864; m Thomas McCullough of Lemasters,
Pa.; farmer; Anna d April, 1897.
One son:
i Howard Brumbaugh5 McCullough.
[C177] ELIZA JANE4 BRUMBAUGH ([C33] Jacob Benjamin3, [C6]
David2, Johann Jacob1) b Dec. 25, 1867, near State Line, Franklin Co., Pa.;
Dec. 17, 1889, m John Edward Hoke, b Dec. 18, 1865, in Antrim Tup.,
Franklin Co., Pa.; s Benjamin and Elizabeth (Statler) Hoke; farmer; common
school education ; family are members Ref. Ch., of which for over 13 years he
has been an official; address Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pa., R. R. 1.
Children (3), surname Hoke:
i Mary Florence5, h 1891.
ii Jacob Leroy5, b 1893.
iii Rebecca Elizabeth Ruth5, b 1898.
[C180] JOHN HENRY4 BRUMBAUGH ([C47] Calvin3, [C7] Henry2,
Johann Jacob') h April 1, 1851 j July 20, 1870, in Annie Foster Little. They
lived at 609 18th St., Moline, Rock Island Co., 111., about 1900, where he was
a practical horscshoer. (Further facts unobtainable.)
Children (3):
[C461] Arthur Ross5; residence, 1003 Hamilton St., Racine, Wis.
[C462] George Little5; residence, Moline, 111.
[C463] Vera Corriline5 ; HI Lundcrg; residence, 1726 12th Ave., Mo-
line, 111.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 227
[C181] ELI HARRISON4 BRUMBAUGH, M.D., D.D. ([C47] Calvin3,
same ancestry as [C180]) b 1853 at Millersburg, Holmes Co., 0.; Jan. 11,
1877, m Caroline Eleanor Reddish at Memphis, Mo., b 1857 ; dau J. B. and
Sarah Xcu-cll (Asbury) Reddish.
The "Conference Biographical Album of Eminent Men in Methodism
(North West Indiana Conference, 1898)" contains the following biography:
'.'Rev. E. H. Brumbaugh, S.T.B., M.D., D.D., is a native of Ohio. At an
early age he removed with his parents to Iowa, where he resided with his par-
ents on the farm until he was fourteen years of age, at which time he left home
to complete his education. He studied medicine and received the degree of
M.D. from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Keokuk, Iowa. Dr. Brum-
baugh practised medicine ten years.
Being impressed that he ought to preach the gospel, he received license
to preach and a recommendation to the travelling connection from the Union-
ville (Mo.) Quarterly Conference, and was admitted to the Missouri Confer-
ence in 1882. At the request of the people of Unionville, he was sent to them
as their pastor.
At this time he took a three years' course in Garrett Biblical Institute at
Evanston, 111., and during the time of his attendance at the Institute Dr.
Brumbaugh served as pastor of Central Avenue Church. He was president of
his class at Garrett and was chosen by the faculty as one of the commencement
speakers when he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Sacred Theol-
ogy. He has served as president of the Alumni of Garrett.
Dr. Brumbaugh's first appointment after graduation was to First Church,
St. Joseph, Mo., the most important charge in the Missouri Conference. He
took rank at once as one of the foremost preachers of Methodism in his State.
His discourses on the great moral questions of Uw da}' gave him a wide reputa-
tion. Many of his discourses, some of which were on our public schools and
their foes, have been published in book form, and have been circulated in nearly
every State of the Union.
During his pastorate in St. Joseph the church was strengthened with the
addition of 452 members, and was built up in many ways.
In March, 1893, Dr. Brumbaugh was transferred to the Kansas Confer-
ence and stationed at Atchison. His pastorate there was characterized with a
spirit of indomitable energy, intense loyalty to the church and unswerving
opposition to all forms of evil. Dr. Brumbaugh was five years in Atchison. At
the end of the fourth year, he was appointed to the District, but at the request
of the church in Atchison, Bishop McCabe changed the appointment from
District work to the pastorate.
In 1891 Soule College of Dodge City, Kans., gave him the degree of D.D.
■i-io BRUMBACH FAMILIES
September, 1897, Dr. Brumbaugh was transferred to the Northwest Indi-
ana Conference and stationed at Crawfordsville. Here his usual success attends
his labors.
Dr. Brumbaugh is a very eloquent and forceful speaker, and as a lecturer,
as well as preacher, has won an enviable reputation. He has more demands for
lectures and addresses than he can meet. He has attracted marked attention
with his pen, and is a paid writer for the Methodist Press."
Dr. Eli Harrison4 Brumbaugh d Jan. 19, 1902, at Chicago, 111., after an
operation for gall stone. His wife lives at Memphis, Scotland Co., Mo., and
furnished the above biography.
July 10, 1891, from St. Joseph, Mo., he wrote: "How soon do you expect
to get out your Brumbaugh History ? I am anxious to get hold of it !"
"He is a trained speaker, a man who has something to say and knows how
to say it." — Evanston (III.) Index.
Children (5) :
[C466] + Enol Vane5, b Nov. 17, 1877. '
[C467] Maleta Boone5, b April 20, 1879; d July 31, 1879.
[C468] + Mable C.5, b Jan. 29, 1881.
[C469] + Louise5, b June 7, 1884.
[C470] Florence5, b March 12, 1892.
[C186] EMMA JANE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C51] Alexander4, [C91 Jo-
seph3, [C2] Jacob2, Johann Jacob1) b March 17, 1864, at Valparaiso, Ind. ;
Dec. 2, 1884, m Frank Warren Hutchinson of Beattie, Kans. Emma5 was
educated in the public schools of Sibley, 111., and the residence is given as
Marysville, Marshall Co., Kans. (No ch reported.)
[C200] JOHN FRANKLIN5 BRUMBAUGH ([C68] Samuel David4.
[C21] Daniel3, [C5] Daniel2, Johann Jacob1) b Nov. 12, 1854; m Sarah M.
Campbell of Darke Co., 0.; farmer; d Sept. 10, 1898, and was buried in the
Abbottsville Cemetery of that county.
Children (2):
[C507] Maude Elizabeth6.
[C508] John Walter6, tf'at age 2.
[C201] DANIEL HARMON5 BRUMBAUGH ([C68] Samuel David4,
same ancestry as [C200]) b Oct. 11, 1856; m Ella Bender of Darke Co., O. ;
farmer; address Arcanum, 0.
Children (6):
[C524] Grace P.6
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 229
[C525] Pearl6.
[C526] Bessie E.°
[C527] Elizabeth0.
[C528] William W.6
[C529] Ruba Belle6.
[C202] VIRGINIA BELL5 BRUMBAUGH ([C68] Samuel David4,
same ancestry as [C200]) b Dec. 21, 1859; m John W. Stephens; farmer; ad-
dress Greenville, Darke Co., O.
Children (3), surname Stephens:
i William Roscoe6.
ii Samuel Clifton6.
iii Bert Victoria6.
[C203] CLEMENT LAIRD5 BRUMBAUGH ([C68] Samuel David4,
same ancestry as [C200]) b at Greenville, Darke Co., 0., Feb. 28, 1863, his
father dying when he was but five years old ; he was reared upon the farm,
attended the public schools, worked upon the farm during the summers and
taught the district school during winters ; graduated in 1887 from the Na-
tional Normal University, Lebanon, 0. ; attended Scientific and Classical courses
in the Ohio Wesleyan University 1891-'93: graduated from Harvard Univ.
(B.A.) 1894. He founded and conducted the Van Buren Academy 1887-'91 ;
was Professor of History and Literature in Prep. Dept. of Howard Univ. 1894-
'95; was Supt. Greenville (0.) public schools 1895-1900; Member Ohio Leg.
1900-'04; was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1900, and is actively engaged in the
practice of law in Columbus, O., where he is Deputy Supt. of Insurance for
Ohio; Dem. ; member K. P. and also of M. E. Ch. ; address Insurance Dept. of
Ohio, Columbus, 0. Oct. 25, 1911, he in Elizabeth Griswold Martin, dan
Henry and Mary (Griswold) Martin; educated at Amherst, Mass.
[C204] WILLIAM DAVID5 BRUMBAUGH' ([C68] Samuel David4,
same ancestry as [C200]) b Aug. 1, 1866: Sept. 17, 1885, m Carrie Elmyra
Ridenour. He attended the public schools of Darke Co., 0., the Greenville
High School; graduated from the Natl. Normal Univ., Lebanon, O. (B.S.),
and later took the B.A. and Civil Engineering courses at the same institu-
tion. He began teaching in the district schools at age sixteen, and taught for
seven winter sessions. He was elected Co. Surveyor of Darke Co. in 1890, and
served six years and eight months ; was City Engineer of Greenville, O., for
eleven years: was admitted to the practice of law at the Januarj' (1904) term
•Assisted materially in securing family data.
230 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
of the Ohio Supreme Court ; was candidate for Probate Judge on the Dem.
ticket in 1908, but failed to secure the primary nomination; was candidate for
Mayor of Greenville on the Dem. ticket (1909) : address Greenville, Darke
Co., 0.
Children (3):
[C543] Laird R.6
[C544] William David, Jr.6
[C545] Nina Elizabeth0.
[C207] ARTHUR ST. CLAIR5 BRUMBAUGH M.D. ([C76] David
Stuckey4, [C28] Simeon K— 3, [C6] David2, Johann Jacob1) b Aug. 23, 1879,
at Roaring Spring, Blair Co., Pa. ; attended public schools of Roaring Spring,
Pa.; graduated from the High School 1893; attended Altoona High School
1894-'95; Penna. College, Gettysburg, Pa., 1895-'99; graduated Classical
Course (A.B.) ; A.M. conferred 1902; Med. Dept. Univ. of Pa., gradu-
ated 1902 (M.D.) ; attended Summer Semester 1905, Univ. of Strasburg,
Germany; began the practice of medicine (Reg.) at 1405 10th St., Altoona,
Pa.; Pathologist to Altoona Hospital; June 25, 1912, m Mary Louise Dunn,
6 Jan. 17, 1890; dau. James Moore and Mary (Lafferty) Dunn.
[C208] MAUDE EDNA5 BRUMBAUGH ([C76] David Stuckey4, same
ancestry as [C207]) 6 June 27, 1882; graduated from the Millersville (Pa.)
State Normal School, Class 1902, and since, then has been successfully teach-
ing at Roaring Spring, Pa.; asst. principal of its High School during '08 and.
'09; address Roaring Spring, Blair Co., Pa.
[C209] SARAH BARBARA3 BRUMBAUGH ([C76] David Stuckey4,
same ancestry as [C207]) b Aug. 27, 1SS3; graduated with first honors from
Roaring Spring High School ([C208] Maude Edna5 received second honors) ;
graduated from Millersville State Normal School 1902 with her sister Maude6;
taught several years; graduated from Penna. College (A.B., Class '07) in the
same class with her brother, [C210] Roland Edward5; elected principal of
Holly Beach (N. J.) High School, and has since continued in that position.
[C210] ROLAND EDWARD5 BRUMBAUGH ([C76] David Stuckey4,
same ancestry as [C207]) b Nov. 9, 1885; graduated from High School,
Roaring Spring, Pa. ; taught one term in public schools ; completed the class-
ical course at Penna. College, Class 1907 (A.B.) ; asst. prof. Mathematics
Lake Forest College, 111., one year; began the study of law and was in charge
of athletics at Penna. College 1908-'O9; June, 1909, received the appointment
of Lieut, in U. S. Navy, and is stationed at the Port Royal (S. C.) training
school.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 231
[C211] RUTH MARGARETTA5 BRUMBAUGH ([C76] David
Stuckey4, same ancestry as [C207]) b Oct. 11, 1893; graduated from Roaring
Spring High School, being salutatarian Class 1908; student in classical course
at Irving College, Mechanicsburg, Pa.
[C249] CATHARINE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C146] David4, [C31] Na-
than Henry3, [C6] David2, Johann Jacob1) 6 Dec. 23, 1881; Dec. 15, 1908,
m William Kriner, b Sept. 9, 1886, at Williamson, Franklin Co., Pa. ; s Andrew
B. and Alice Myers Kriner. They live on the Brumbaugh homestead farm,
and are both members G. B. B. Ch. ; address Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pa.
(No issue.)
[C281] JOHN KISSECKER5 BRUMBAUGH ([C1081 John Nicholas4,
[C24] Samuel David3, [C5] Daniel", Johann Jacob1) b Nov. 23, 1866; 1889
Ml Emma Gordon, b 1868 ; address Hagerstown, Md.
One child:
[C610] Prudence6, b 1890.
[C282] SAMUEL DAVID5 BRUMBAUGH ([C108] John Nicholas4,
same ancestry as [C281]) & May 23, 1868: Sept. 8, 1898, at Salina, Saline
Co., Kans., m Susan Marshall, b Oct. 17, 1872, at Texas City, Saline Co., 111.;
dau William and Phoebe (Walker) Marshall. He attended public schools of
Washington Co., Md. ; Academy at Hagerstown, Md. ; graduated from North-
ern Ind. Bus. Col. at Valparaiso, Ind., in 1885; moved to Lincoln Co., Kans.,
in 1888; elected Sheriff Lincoln Co. Nov., 1902; reelected Nov., 1904, served
4 years ; is engaged in extensive grain and live stock business at Vesper, Lin-
coln Co., Kans. (No issue.)
[C283] ROSE ELIZA5 BRUMBAUGH ([C108] John Nicholas4, same
ancestry as [C281]) b Dec. 26, 1870; 1889 m Harvey Swisher, b 1866; ad-
dress Vesper, Lincoln Co., Kans.
One daughter:
i Vesta Grace0 Swisher, b 1891.
[C284] ANTHONY WAYNE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C108] John Nicho-
las4, same ancestry as [C281]) b Sept. 20, 1872; 1892 m Lillian Chaney, b
1875 ; address Vesper, Lincoln Co., Kans.
One son:
[C620] Anthony Wayne, Jr.6, b 1903.
[C288] EDWARD CLARENCE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C108] John Nich-
232 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
olas4, same ancestry as [C281]) b April 13, 1879; 1900 m Rlwda May Sum-
mers, b 1892 ; resides near State Line, Franklin Co., Pa.
One son:
[C630] Gale Summers6, b 1901.
[C289] MARY LUCILE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C108] John Nicholas4,
same ancestry as [C281]) b April 13, 1881; 1902 m Joseph Stine, b 1880;
residence, near Shadygrove, Franklin Co., Pa.
One son:
i Robert Wesley8 Stine, b 1903.
[C320] JOHN FURRY5 BRUMBAUGH ([C97] Jacob Snyder4, [C16]
David3. [C4] John2, Johann Jacob1) b March 16, 1850, near New Enterprise,
Bedford Co., Pa.; 1872 m Margaret Imler, b April 30, 1854, at Everett, Bed-
ford Co., Pa. ; dau Solomon and Mary (Otto) Imler; farms part of the paren-
tal homestead, on which there are thrifty, bearing fruit trees over 100 years
old ; Repn. ; member G. B. B. Ch. ; address New Enterprise, Pa.
Children (7) :
[C500] George Ransom0, b May 11, 1873; d April 30, 1887.
[C501] + Horace Atlee6, b Oct. 10, 1874.
[C502] + Charles Leonard6, b March 17, 1877.
[C503] + Mary Lystra6, b Jan. 14, 1881.
[C504] + Roscoe Conkling6, b Nov. 7, 1883.
[C505] Warren6, b Aug. 1, 1889; d Aug. 11, 1889.
[C506] + Floy6, b Sept. 18, 1895 ; d Feb. 13, 1910.
[C321] CAROLINE POTE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C97] Jacob Snyder4,
same male ancestry as [C320]) b Dec. 16, 1852; m Robert C. McNamara, b at
Newry, Blair Co., Pa. His parents died while he was a baby ; he was put in the
Blair Co. Alms House, and adopted by Samuel Weeking of New Enterprise,
Pa.; was a school teacher; Justice of the Peace; was admitted to the Bedford
Co. (Pa.) Bar, and served two terms as Dist. Atty. ; served two terms in the
Pa. State Legislature; was Captain of National Guard of Pa. — Major 5th
Regt. Natl. Guard, Pa., in Spanish- American War. ; residence, Bedford, Pa. ;
Caroline5 d June 19, 1878
Children (2), surname McNamara:
i Mertie6 ; m Frank King; Salemville, Bedford Co., Pa.
ii Elsie6; adopted by [C97] Jacob Snyder4 Brumbaugh after Caroline's
death.
[C323] ALISON POTE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C97] Jacob Snyder4, same
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 233
male ancestry as [C320]) b Feb. 14, 1856, near New Enterprise, Bedford Co.,
Pa.; Jan. 29, 1879, m Elizabeth Guyer, b March 18, 1862, at New Enterprise,
Pa.; dau Adam and Elizabeth (Snyder) Guyer; Dem. ; member G. B. B. Ch. ;
plumber; address New Enterprise, Pa.
Children (6):
[C516] Robert Edwin6, b Oct. 17, 1881; Jan. 18, 1906, m Flora Cassiday.
[C517] Mary Irene6, 6 Jan. 8, 1884.
[C518] Olive6, b Nov. 17, 1887.
[C519] Ada6, b Feb. 7, 1891.
[C520] Bertha6, b Nov. 14, 1894.
[C521] Pearl6, b Dec. 26, 1898.
[C324] JACOB POTE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C97] Jacob Snyder4, same
male ancestry as [C320]) b March 7, 1858, in South Woodbury Twp., Bed-
ford Co., Pa.; June 29, 1884, m Delilah Potter, b June 16, 1858, in South
Woodbury Twp. ; he was educated in public schools of Bedford Co. ; farmed
1885 to Spring of 1907, when the family moved to Lancaster, Pa., and there
engaged in general mercantile business and also was hotel proprietor; the
family recently returned to New Enterprise, Pa., where he is farming; has
served as P. M. of New Enterprise, Pa. ; member G. B. B. Ch.
Children (5):
[C537] Elda Pote6, b Jan. 21, 1884.
[C538] Susan Frances6, b April 29, 1886.
[C539] Walter Wood0, b July 7, 1888.
[C540] Bruce Graham6, b April 30, 1890.
[C541] Edith Pote6, b Nov. 26, 1894.
[C325] MARY JANE POTE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C97] Jacob Snyder4,
same male ancestry as [C320]) b Aug. 7, 1860, at New Enterprise, Bedford
Co., Pa.; m John Albert Good, b Aug. 7, 1860, at New Enterprise, Pa. He is
a salesman at Altoona, Blair Co., Pa.; recently lived on the Eve (Brumbaugh)
Snowberger farm near New Enterprise, Pa. ; member G. B. B. Ch. ; Repn.
Children (3), surname Good:
i Carrie Eva6, b May 16, 1880; d June 12, 1889.
ii Robert Pote6, b April 6, 1886.
iii Allen Langdon6, b March 11, 1895.
[C327] DAVID POTE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C97] Jacob Snyder4, same
male ancestry as [C320]) b Jan. 10, 1865, at New Enterprise, Bedford Co.,
Pa.; Jan. 17, 1887, m Martha Isadora Eberly, b June 19, 1866, at Waterside,
234 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Bedford Co., Pa. ; dau John and Matilda (Enyeart) Ebcrly; salesman ; Dem. ;
member G. B. B. Ch. ; residence, 2924 5th Ave., Altoona, Blair Co., Pa.
Children (2):
[C547] John Albert0, b Nov. 22, 1888.
[C548] Jacob Q.uinter6, h Dec. 15, 1890. .
[C328] MARTIN POTE5 BRUMBx\UGH ([C9T] Jacob Snyder4, same
male ancestry as [C320]) b April 12, 1887, at New Enterprise, Bedford Co.,
Pa.; July 15, 1896, m Sadie A— Wilt, b April 4, 1872; dau Rev. Joseph W.
and Amanda (Wagner) Wilt, of Altoona, Blair Co., Pa., where they lately
resided. He conducts a general merchandise store ; attended public schools of
Bedford Co., Pa., and Zeth Business College; actively interested in church and
Sunday school work ; is chorister, etc. ; Proh. ; member G. B. B. Ch. ; address
1102 Second Ave., Juniata, Pa.
Children (2) :
[C550] Zula Bernicee, b Oct. 30, 1897.
[C551] Elva Pauline6, b Aug. 19, 1901.
[C329] DANIEL STRALEY3 BRUMBAUGH ([C97] Jacob Snyder4,
same ancestry as [C320]) b at New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa., Oct. 1,
1870 ; m Elizabeth King Stiffler, b Oct. 24, 1869, at Woodbury, Bedford Co.,
Pa.; dau Nathaniel and Nancy (King) Stiffler, and sister to Carrie (Stiffler)
Brumbaugh, w of [C330] Franklin Straley* Brumbaugh. Daniel7' worked
on his father's farm until he was twenty-two, and then moved to Al-
toona, Pa., where for twelve years he worked as street car conductor ; 1904
became dispatcher for Altoona and Logan Valley Street Ry. Co., and continues
in that position; memb. G. B. B. Ch. ; 1897 was elected from the 12th Ward to
Altoona Council, and reelected in 1908 for two years; residence, 3018 Maple
Ave., Altoona, Blair Co., Pa. ; has furnished extensive information for this
volume.
Children (2) :
[C553] Orville Chalmers6, b June 1, 1888.
[C554] Fannie Viola0, b Oct. 29, 1889.
[C330] FRANKLIN STRALEY5 BRUMBAUGH ([C97] Jacob Sny-
der4, same ancestry as [C320]) b March 2, 1872; March 19, 1893, m Carrie
King Stiffler, b at New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa., Oct. 14, 1871: sister of
Elizabeth (Stiffler) Brumbaugh. (See [C329].) Franklin5 is member G. B.
B. Ch. ; Dem. ; and farms the homestead near New Enterprise, Pa.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 235
Children (2):
[C556] Lena May0, b May 12, 1896.
[C557] Nathaniel Russell0, b Dec. 9, 1905.
[C334] GRACE GERALDINE5 BRUMBAUGH ([Clll] Philip Na-
poleon4, [C24] Samuel David3, [Co] Daniel2, Johann Jacob1) b Nov. 11,
1876; graduated from Prot. Epis. Hosp., Phila., and for a number of years has
been an active graduate nurse in Baltimore, Md.
[C335] JESSIE JOSEPHINE5 BRUMBAUGH ([Clll] Philip Na-
poleon4, same ancestry as [C334]) b Nov. 24, 1878; she graduated as a trained
nurse from Md. Gen. Hosp., Baltimore, Md., and d Feb. 25, 1905.
[C337] FLORENCE IRENE3 BRUMBAUGH ([Clll] Philip Na-
poleon4, same ancestry as [C334]) b Feb. 8, 1S83; graduated as trained nurse
from Moses Taylor Hosp., Scranton, Pa.; Nov. 10, 1910, m Frank Raymond
Crow, M.D., and they live at Uniontown, Pa.
[C366] CYRUS EDWARD5 BRUMBAUGH ([C100] John Snyder4,
[C16] David3, [C4] John2, Johann Jacob1) 6 June 12, 1858; Nov. 16, 1.879,
m Hannah Burger, b Sept. 3, 1861 ; dau JSamuel M, and [C3-(9)] Catharine*
(Furry) Burger; latter dau of Eld. Leonard and [C3-i] Hannah* (Brou-n)
Furry; the latter especially well known throughout Morrison's Cove; members
G. B. B. Ch. ; residence, New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa. '
Children (6) :
[C560] Carrie May0, b May 31, 1883; m Elmer Snyder.
[C562] Herman0, 6 July 31, 1891 ; d Sept. 14, 1900.
[C563] Catherin Maud0, b Feb. 28, 1894.
[C564] Annie F.°, b March 10, 1900.
[C561] Laura Blanch6, b May 1, 1888.
[C565] Ella Fay0, b March 7, 1905.
[C367] DAVID IRVIN5 BRUMBAUGH ([C100] John Snyder4, same
ancestry as [C366]) b Jan. 12, 1861, at New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa.:
Jan. 16, 1887, in Elizabeth Charlotte Arnold, b at Ashland, O., Dec. 28, 1866;
dau Iik-hard and Sallie (Flickinger) Arnold; bookkeeper in the National Bank
of Denison, Denison, Grayson Co., Texas.
Children (3) :
[C567] Marie Josephine6, 6 Jan. 3, 1888.
[C568] Richard Irvin0, b July 16, 1890.
[C569] John Marshall0, b Oct. 3, 1897.
236 BRUM BACH FAMILIES
[C368] CHARLES OBER5 BRUMBAUGH ([C100] John Snyder4,
same ancestry as [C366]) 6 March 25, 1863, at New Enterprise. Bedford Co.,
Pa.; attended public schools of his county; worked upon his fathers farm
until 1884, then at the carpenter trade one year; was postmaster at New En-
terprise 1903-'07; has since conducted a general merchandise store together
with extensive auctioneering; also served as Collector of Taxes for nine years;
address New Enterprise, Pa. Sept. 13, 1885, m Annie Ebcrsole of Salemville,
Bedford Co., Pa., b July 16, 1865; dau Daniel C. and Regina (Specht) Eber-
sole, also sister of Lydia Catharine Ebersole, who m [C501] Horace Atleee
Brumbaugh.
Children (3):
[C572] Howard6, b Sept. 16, 1887.
[C573] Ruth6, b March 10, 1897.
[C5741 May6, b Aug. 24, 1901 ; d Sept. 6, 1908.
[C369] HARRY OBER3 BRUMBAUGH ([C100] John Snyder4, same
ancestry as [C366]) b at New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa., Oct. 16, 1866;
educated in the public schools of New Enterprise; has been engaged in retail
clothing business since 1888; 1893 m Edith Dimmer, b June 4, 1874; dau
Frank and Thresa Ohmenncs Dimmer of Luxemberg, and also of Baden, Ger-
many; address 2210 Warren St., Toledo, 0. (No issue.)
[C370] NANNIE MAY5 BRUMBAUGH ([C100] John Snyder4, same
ancestry as [C366]) b March 25, 1869, at New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa.;
Oct. 7, 1881, m Charles William Lacy. Nannie was educated in Bedford Co.
(Pa.) public schools, and one year in Denison (Texas) High School; in 1886
united with G. B. B. Ch. ; they live at Tishomingo, Johnston Co., Okla.
One child:
i William Brumbaugh6 Lacy, b April 17, 1893.
[C371] WILLIAM OBER5 BRUMBAUGH ([C100] John Snyder4,
same ancestry as [C366]) b March 19, 1872, at New Enterprise, Bedford Co.,
Pa. ; educated in the public schools of New Enterprise and in Stayer's Bus.
Col.; July 11, 1897, HI Emma Sophia Foreman,' b in the same county March
19, 1872 ; dau George Frederick and Anna Eliza Foreman; works in the Juniata
shops of P. R. R. ; res. 120 Cherry Ave., Altoona, Blair Co., Pa.
One daughter:
[C581] Mildred Dorothey6, b June 7, 1898.
'No. 372 in Steele's Genealogy.— Welfley, 1909, p. 79.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BEUMBACH 237
[C372] JOHN SHANNON5 BRUMBAUGH ([CI 00] John Snyder4,
same ancestry as [C3G6]) b Feb. 18, 1875, at New Enterprise, Bedford Co.,
Pa. ; 7)1 Carrie Virginia Willis, b 1876 at Ridgely, Md. ; dau Caleb Todd and
Rebecca Willis. He farmed for a number of years in South Woodbury Twp.,
Bedford Co., Pa., devoting considerable time to raising, buying and selling fine
horses. Owing to impaired health, he quit fanning and moved to New Enter-
prise, where for several years he was a butcher; served as Assessor, Supervisor,
Director of the Poor 1861-64, Co. Comr. 1872-'75. The present address of
the family is 1508 French St., Wilmington, Del., in which city he is in employ
of a railroad.
Children (2) :
[C585] William Irvin0, b 1900.
[C586] Elva May6, b 1903.
[C386] LAWRENCE McKINSTRY5 BRUMBAUGH ([C84] George4,
[C42] Otho3, [C7] Henry2, Johann Jacob1) b at Eaton, Preble Co., 0., Dec.
22, 1867; April 28, 1897, in (1) Cora E. Wentz, from whom he was divorced
Feb. 5, 1907; June 10, 1907, in (2) Lenore Hodges, b Feb. 19, 1877, at Mon-
roe, Sevier Co., Utah ; dau John and Anna (Jordan) Hodges. He graduated
from Eaton (0.) High School in 1887, and attended the Ohio Col. of Dental
Surgery, but left one year before graduation. He has practiced dentistry in
Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, Cleveland and Salt Lake City, Utah ; address in
the latter city is 260 S. Main St. (No issue.)
[C387] VIRGIL VICTOR5 BRUMBAUGH* ([C89] GeorgeVsame an-
cestry as [C386]) b Aug. 18, 1874, on a farm near Eaton, Preble Co., O. ;
since 1888 has lived in Eaton. He graduated from its High School; taught in
the public schools for six years thereafter; studied law under Judge James
A. Gilmore, and in the Law Dept. of Ohio Northern Univ. ; was admitted to
practice by the Supreme Court of Ohio; was elected Probate Judge of Preble
Co., O., on the Dem. ticket, and served one term, refusing nomination for a
second term ; is actively practicing law in Eaton ; is unmarried.
[C388] ZENOBIA ERNESTINE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C89] George4,
same ancestry as [C386]) b Dec. 19, 1876; graduated from Eaton (0.) High
School ; taught six years in Eaton schools ; attended Chicago Univ. and art
schools in Chicago, Cleveland, and New York ; has a certificate from N. Y.
School of Art (4 years). She has charge of Art Dept. of Fifth Dist. Ag
•Both himself and his father George [C89] have furnished considerable information con-
cerning the descendants of Otho1 [C42].
238 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
School, Wetumpka, Ala., and spends her vacations at Eaton, O., where for
several years she has served as Secy, of Brumbaugh-Rinehart Reunion Asso-
ciation, and has materially assisted in securing facts for this publication.
[C389] ANDREW M.B BRUMBAUGH, M.D. ([C123] Philip D.\
[Cll] Jacob3 (?), [C8] Jacob2, Johann Jacob1) b 1831 (?) in Butler Co.,
Pa. ; m Sarah F. Blake, b in Galia Co., 0. Andrew5 practiced medicine at
Dahlgren, Hamilton Co., 111., "before the Civil War," but all medical records
accessible omit any reference to the college of his graduation ; he d June 29,
1908, "aged about 78"; his w is reported to survive him at Dahlgren, 111.
Children (4):
[C411] Conna L — 6; m Theodore Cotes, and lives at Dahlgren, 111. Children:
Bessie M.7 ; Andrew7 ; and Elmer7.
[C412] Vermadel6; m Leuis Kuykendal. Children: Merrel F.T, Normal7,
Herman7.
[C413] Jennie6; m Dr. L. C. Morgan; res. Dahlgren, 111. (3 ch.)
[C414] Francis6; (3 sons).
[C397] IRA MILEY5 BRUMBAUGH ([C102] David Snyder4, [C16]
David3, [C4] John2, Johann Jacob1) b Dec. 1, 1866, at New Enterprise, Bed-
ford Co., Pa. ; educated in public and select schools, Millersville State Normal
School, and Eastman Business College; recently a ranch owner and stock
dealer at Trinidad, Colo. ; now stock inspector of B. A. I. at Kansas City, Mo. ;-
ad. Hotel Brunswick, 11th and Broadway; unm.
[C399] SAMUEL LONGENECKER5 BRUMBAUGH ([C102] David
Snyder4, same ancestry as [C397]) b Dec. 8, 1869, at New Enterprise, Bed-
ford Co., Pa. ; attended public and select schools ; graduated from Eastman
Bus. Col. 1891 ; for a number of years was with Bell Tel. Co. of Phila., Pa. ;
1905 became pres. and gen. mgr. Juniata Hydro-Electric Co., which suc-
cessfully erected and maintains a large electric plant across the Juniata River
at Warrior Ridge, Huntingdon Co., Pa.; 1910 became interested in the devel-
opment of real estate in Pittsburg, and is secy, and treas. R. E. Imp. Co. of
Pittsburg, Pa. ; unm ; Repn. ; memb. G. B. B. Ch. ; ad. Eastwood Farms, Pitts-
burg, Pa.
[C400] MARY EFFIE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C102] David Snyder4, same
ancestry as [C397]) b March 10, 1875; educated in the public schools of Bed-
ford Co., Pa., and attended several terms at Millersville State Normal School ;
unm; address 419 N. 32d St., Philadelphia, Pa.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BRUMBACH 239
[C401] CHARLOTTE AMANDA5 BRUMBAUGH ([C102] David
Snyder4, same ancestry as [C397]) b Sept. 25, 1877; attended public and
select schools in Bedford Co., Pa., and Perkioinen Seminary; unm ; address
419 N. 32d St., Philadelphia, Pa.
[C416] GERTRUDE SALOME5 BRUMBAUGH ([C105] Simon Sny-
der4, [C16] David3, [C4] John2, Johann Jacob1) b Sept. 23, 1876; educated
in public schools of Bedford Co., Pa., and Irving College, from which she
graduated June, 1898; taught in public schools; m Clwrles Wilson Gensin-ore,
M.D., b April 24, 1875, at Birmingham, Huntingdon Co., Pa.; s William C.
and Mary Esther (Harding) Gensijwre. He was educated in public schools,
Univ. of Buffalo, and Balto. Univ. Sch. of Med., graduating (M.D.) from
latter April, 1878. He served 7 yrs. with Sheridan Troop of Tyrone, N. G.
Pa., and 11 mos. in Span.-Amer. War — chief musician Squadron of Pa. Cav.
Since Dec, 1898, he has been engaged in the general practice of medicine at
New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa.
One child:
i Helen Gensinore6, b Nov. 1, 1901; d Jan. 21, 1906.
[C417] GRACE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C105] Simon Snyder4, same ances-
try as [C416]) b 1878; m Rollin Wintrode Lynn; res. Altoona, Pa. (No ch.)
[C418] OSCAR LUTHER5 BRUMBAUGH ([C105] Simon Snyder4,
same ancestry as [C416]) b 1881; completed the business course at Jun. Col.;
recently m Plummer of Altoona, Pa., and lives upon the home farm.
[C419] SIMON CLARENCE5 BRUMBAUGH, M.D. ([C105] Simon
Snyder4, same ancestry as [C416]) b 1885: completed the Normal Eng. course
at Jun. Col.; graduated M. D. (1910) from Jeff. Med. Col.; ad. New En-
terprise, Bedford Co., Pa.
[C422] ROBERT NEVIN5 BRUMBAUGH ([C92] Levi4, [C42] Otho3,
[C7] Henry2, Johann Jacob1) b Feb. 16, 1878, at Miamisburg, Montgomery
Co., 0.; Nov. 28, 1900, at Dayton O., m Rose Wagner; dau Samuel and Mary
Ellen (Beckel) Wagner. He is a graduate of State High School, Dayton, O. ;
spent three years in the Academic and Law Depts. of Ohio State University ;
is atty-at-law ; has served as Secy. Board of Fire Commissioners of Dayton,
1901-'02; Clerk Board of Public Safety, Dayton, 1903-'06. Address, 1009
Grand Ave., Dayton, 0.
Children (3) :
[C511] Mary Ellen6, b Sept. 10, 1901.
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IIRUMDAC'H FAMILIES
[C512] Phyllis Louise0, b March 6, 1904.
[C513] Nathan Kingsbury0, b March 2, 1906.
[C426] ALBERTA JESSIE5 BRUMBAUGH (["C169] Jerome David4,
[C13] David3, [C2] Jacob-, Johann Jacob1) h Dec. 2, 1871, at Marysville,
Marshall Co., Kansas; Jan. 6, 1896, at Kansas City, Mo., m Fred Almonte
Day, b May 9, 1871, at Butler, Bates Co., Mo.; s Ira Almonte and Mary An-
nis (Wagner) Day. Alberta was educated in the public schools of Marys-
ville, Kans., Bethany College, Topeka, Kans. — graduate School of Elocution;
Episcopalian; residence, 119 16th St., Lexington, Mo.
Children (3), surname Day:
i Harry A.6, b Sept. 6, 1898.
ii Belle B.6, b Oct. 13, 1900.
w Alberta E.e, b Nov. 20, 1905.
[C434] SUSAN STAKE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C119] Upton S— 4, [C43]
Andrew3, [C7] Henry2, Johann Jacob1) b Jan. 9, 1881; Jan. 1, 1904, m
Maurice Chapman Thompson; farmer; address, Hollywood, St. Marv's Co.,
Md.
Children (3), surname Thompson:
i Maurice Chapman0, b Sept. 21, 1904.
ii Mary Katharine0, b Oct. 23, 1905.
Hi Elizabeth Claire6, b March 4, 1907.
[C447] HARRY LAWRENCE5 BRUMBAUGH ([C157] William
Greenberry4, [C46] George3, [C7] Henry2, Johann Jacob1) 6 November,
1868; m Nellie Brott; he is reported as recently yardmaster for S. F. R. R. at
Wellington, Kans. One son: Floyd6.
[C466] ENOL VANE5 BRUMBAUGH ([181] Eli Harrison4, [C47]
Calvin3, [C7] Henry2, Johann Jacob1) b Nov. 17, 1877, at Memphis, Scot-
land Co., Mo.; attended St. Joseph (Mo.) High Sch. ; graduated from Baker
Univ. (B.A.) 1897, Wabash College (M.A.) 1900. Taught school at Pardee,
Kans., 1898; Whiteside, Ind., 1899; Professor of Chemistry Upper Iowa Univ.
1900-'04; principal of High School Marshalltown, la., 1905-'07, Independence,
la., 1908, Aberdeen, S. Dak., 1909; member Amer. Chem. Soc; Chair. Section
Secondary and Normal Schools Iowa State Teachers' Assn. 1908; attending
Milwaukee Med. Col., as well as teaching biology therein ; ad. 228 13th St.,
Milwaukee, Wis.
[C468] MABLE C.5 BRUMBAUGH ([181] Eli Harrison4, same
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANK JACOB BItUMBACH 241
ancestry us [C46G]) b Jan. 29, 1881,' at Memphis, Scotland Co., Mo.; Dec.
25, 1903, in Clarence Benjamin Werts, D.D.S., b at Sunbeam, Mercer Co.,
111., Feb. 14, 1870; s George W. and Mary Elizabeth (Decker) Werts. He
attended Aledo Academy, Hedding College, and graduated (D.D.S.) from
Western Dental College, Kansas City, Mo., in 1899. Mable is teaching in
public schools of Ladoga, Montgomery Co., Ind., which is their home address.
(No issue.)
[C469] LOUISE3 BRUMBAUGH ([C181] Eli Harrison4, same ances-
try as [C466]) b in Memphis, Mo., June 7, 1883; educated in public schools
of St. Joseph, Mo., Atchison, Ivans., Crawfordsville, Ind., Quincy, 111., Okla-
homa City, Okla. ; Upper Iowa Univ., Iowa State Normal School, Valparaiso
Univ. (1907-'08). These various places in a general way represent the various
charges held by her late father [C171] Eli Harrison* Brumbaugh.
Since 1902 Louise5 has been teaching in the public schools of Iowa, and of
Moline, 111., residing in the latter place at 2024 Sixth Avenue.
[C501] HORACE ATLEE6 BRUMBAUGH ([C320] John Furry5,
[C97] Jacob Snyder4, [C15] David3, [C4] John2, Johann Jacob1) b Oct. 10,
1874, at New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa. ; 1883 m Lydia Catliarinc Ebersole,
b Sept., 1871, also at New Enterprise, Pa.; dau Daniel C. and Regina
(Specht) Ebersole, and sister of Annie Ebersole, who m [C368] Charles Obers
Brumbaugh; he was educated in the public schools and at Juniata
College, from which he graduated (B.E., 1901) in the Normal English course,
and later there pursued some special work; he carried mail for five years;
taught in the public schools 1897-'99 and 1901 — ; was principal of Juniata
(Pa.) public schools, and in 1911 is principal of the Taylor Twp. High Sch.,
Blair Co., Pa. He published a volume of poems, "Life in Verse" ; another,
"Life in Song — Vol. I," and some miscellaneous poems, which have been well
received by the public. He is a member of G. B. B. Ch. ; Repn. ; address,
Roaring Spring, Blair Co., Pa. He has materially assisted the compiler.
SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE.
The wintry winds are cold and chill,
The bare trees weep and shiver,
And restless willows sway their boughs
Above the frozen river.
And as I watch the fading sun
That scarcely warms the meadows,
242 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
I seek to find some sunny soul
To brighten gathering shadows.
But as the last beam fades away,
And I am at the heather,
There joy and home are radiant beams
Amid the wintry weather.
H. A. B.
LIFE'S STORY BOOK.
Years make the chapters,
As we grow old ;
Days make the pages,
As deeds are told ;
Hours will paragraph
The kindness shown ;
Minute, a sentence,
Is the seed sown ;
Second, a fragment,
Like a swift brook ;
Perhaps, keeps unmarred
Life's story book.
- — H. A the Brumbaugh.
THE FLOWERS OF JUNE.
Oh, how can my spirit of mortal be sad
When the flowers of June are making it glad?
I long for the fragrance of roses in June
And for smiles and blushes when nature's in tune.
Then away to the woods, where wild flowers grow,
To hear the birds singing just all that they know.
I'll speak and I'll sing of the queen of the year,
For no other month is so fragrant or dear.
— H. Atlee Brumbaugh.
DESCENDANTS OF JOHANN JACOB BEUMBACH 243
BRUMBAUGH SONG.
(Tune, "America.'')
Our German fathers came.
And brought our famous name,
The name we love.
Name that we praise so well,
Fame from our fathers fell,
Greater than man can tell,
Inscribed above.
May we united be
In great Eternity,
And world below,
Brave in the forests wild,
Where lived the savage child,
Our fathers, strong and mild,
Joined hearts we know.
Our Father, good and great,
Is caring for our fate,
As those of yore.
Long may our voices raise
In gladness and in praise
A song in tuneful lays,
From shore to shore.
— Horace Atlec* Brumbaugh.
Children (3) :
[C700] Mabel Alice7, b Oct. 1, 1894.
[C701] Daniel Grant7, b Aug. 15, 1897; d June 1, 1899.
[C702] Harold Clay7, b Aug. 28, 1901.
[C502] CHARLES LEONARD" BRUMBAUGH ([C320] John Furry5,
same ancestry as [C501]) b at New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa., March 17,
1877; educated in Blair Co. (Pa.) public schools and Bedford Classical Acad-
emy; Millersville State Normal School, graduating 1898 (M.E.) ; Harvard
University summer sessions. He began teaching in public schools at 16;
principal New Enterprise and Riddlesburg (Bedford Co.) public schools;
asst. prin. and supt. of Hollidaysburg (Blair Co., Pa.) public schools; was
244 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
secy. Western Pa. Audubon Soc. : pres. and mgr. Burroughs Club of Amer.,
1901; spl. dep. Game Protector (Pa.) 1905. Has published "Songs of the
Alleghenies," '"Papers on Nat. Hist, of Pa.," "Fugitive Poems and Stories";
editor on staff of Pittsburg Po.it; residence, Tioga and Pitt Sts., Wilkinsburg,
Pa. June 12, 1902, m Mabel (Brenneman) Buck.
One child:
[C704] Seth Buck7, b June 20, 1906.
[C503] MARY LYSTRA6 BRUMBAUGH ([C3S0] John Furry5, same
ancestry as [C501]) & Jan. 14, 1881; graduated from Normal English Course
of Juniata College in Class of 1902 (B. E.). Mary m William Ragan Crom-
well, b June 2, 1883, at Salem, Oregon; s William Jesse and Sarah Elizabeth
(Bridges) Cromwell. William was educated in the Los Angeles public and
high schools, and in the Occidental College; in 1903 he entered the service of
the Home Telephone and Telegraph Co., and since January, 1907, has been
manager of the Director}- Department of the company; residence, 511 North
Wellington St., Los Angeles, Cal.
[C504] ROSCOE CONKLING6 BRUMBAUGH ([C320] John Furry5,
same ancestry as [C501] b Nov. 7, 1883; in Sarah Summers. He was edu-
cated in the common schools of Blair Co., Pa., and graduated from Juniata
College in Class of 1901; is engaged upon newspaper and magazine work;
circulation mgr. Suburban Life; ad. care John Furry Brumbaugh, New En-
terprise, Pa.
[C506] FLOY6 BRUMBAUGH ([C320] John Furry5, same ancestry as
[C501]) b Sept. 18, 1895; d Feb. 13, 1910, from pneumonia and disease of
the heart, and was interred in the cemetery at New Enterprise, Bedford Co.,
Pa. She was greatly interested in music, in which she showed marked ability;
was organist in her school, and also took an active part in its literary work.
SECTION D.
GERMANNA, VA., AND MELCHIOK BRUMBACH ; JOHN BRUMBACH
(BROMBACH) OF LANCASTER CO., PA.; [Dl] JOIIAN MEL-
CHIOR BROMBACH, AND [D2] "THE WIDOW
BRUMBACH" AND THEIR DESCENDANTS.
Within this chapter are gathered interesting findings resulting from
extended research, which, upon the first consideration, were disassociated, but
which are becoming more and more closely identified. It is probable that the
future will make clear at least most of the mysterious points involved ; as the
finding of the Bible records of [D3] Henry2 Brumbach established the proper
spelling of his family name, and the certainty that the Brumback descendants
belong to the '"Brumbach Families."
GERMANNA— GERMANTOWN, VA., AND MELCHIOR BRUMBACH.
The reader will look in vain upon current maps for these ancient settle-
ments, and almost in vain in historical literature for descriptions of them ;
yet, in "1721 it [Ger manna] marked the farthest westward advance of civili-
zation in Va." Germanna appears upon the Va. map of Fry & Jefferson,
1751 (a copy of which is in Library of Congress) ; upon the Reid, 1796, map
used in Heads of Families, First Census of the U. S., 1790; and in one other
map. It was the German colony of Gov. Spottswood in Stafford Co. ; was
founded by direct importation in 1714 of iron workers from Nassau-Siegen,
Westphalia, Germany; and it is of special interest to Brumbach families be-
cause we there find Milcard — Milchert — Melchior Brumbach (various forms
in which the English recorder wrote the names) taking part in the first iron
blast furnace operation in America.
ORDER OF THE VA. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, APRIL 28, 1714."
This is apparently the first Va. record of the German colonists (German
Reformed) who settled Germanna in 1714:
"The Governor acquainting the Council that Sundry Germans to the
number of forty-two men, women and children who were invited hither by
Baron de Graffenreid are now arrived" H — | — f- "The Governor therefore pro-
posed to settle them above the falls of Rappahannock River to serve as a
'Va. Mag. of Hist, and Biog., Vol. 13. p. 362 et seq.i Vol. 11. p. 231, etc., the interested
reader should see the full references; also Genealogy of the Kemper Family by Willis M.
Kemper, who has also furnished some new material for this chapter.
b" sailed to Va. in the spring of 171+ — conclusively that these colonists came directly
from Germany."
245
246 BRUJIBACH FAMILIES
Barrier to the Inhabitants of that part of the Country against the Incursions
of the Indians," etc.
This settlement was at once made a fort by order of the Council; its
inhabitants, in view of their exposed position and their inability to raise crops,
were exempted from "publick Levies of the Government"; and they were
designated as "Rangers" and thus given general hunting privileges.
AFFIDAVITS OF MILCARD— MILCHERT [MELCHIOR] BRIBIBACH
AND OTHERS.
Twelve Germanna colonists made affidavits in June, 1724, for the purpose
of obtaining 1800 acres of land, as shown by the Spottsylvania Co. (Va.)
records.* Germanna was first in Stafford Co., later Prince William, and "in
Fauquier about 1720.
"At a Court held per adjournment from yesterday the 2d day of June,
1724, for Spotsylvania County."
"Milcard Bntmbach in order to prove his right to take up land according
to the Royal Charter, made oath that he came into this country to dwell in
the month of April, 1714, and that he brought with him Elizabeth his wife, and
that this is the first time of proving their said importation, whereupon certifi-
cates is ordered to be granted them of right to take up one hundred acres of
land."
The names of these colonists were":
"John Spellman [Spillman] and Mary his wife,
Hamon Fitshback [Herman Fishback] and Kathrina his wife,
John Huffman [John Henry Huffman] and Kathrina his wife,
Joseph Guntz [Coons] and Kathrina his wife and his son John Annilis,
John Fitshback [Fishback] and Agnes his wife,
Jacob Rickart [Rector] and Elizabeth his wife and son John,
"Milchert [Melchior] Brumback, the same order for himself and his wife
Elizabeth."
Dillman Weaver and Ann Weaver his mother,
Lekewin [Likewise ?] Peter Hitt and Elizabeth his wife."
These certificates were not issued until May 30th, 1729.
A true copy. Teste:
Jan. 10, 1906. T. A. HARRIS, Clerk."
John Broil, and Frederick Cobbler and his wife Barbara also on the same
day make similar oaths.
■Will Book A, pp. 3-4.
"The quotations above given are from Va. Mag. of Hist, and Biog., Vol. 13, pp. 367-373,
wherein the further statement is made that the original English writing clerk made evident
grave errors in the German spelling of the names.
GERMANNA, VIRGINIA 247
"The original German forms of the surname of the 1714 colonists are:
Holzklau, Kemper, Martin, Spielman, Fischbach, Hoffman, Kuntz, Richter,
Brumbach, Weber, Weide."
"The history of Germanna is of importance because the colonists of 1714
were the first organized body of Germans who came as permanent settlers to
Va., and were the pioneers of that sturdy element which has done so much
to develop the western part of the State. Germanna was the first county seat
of Spotsylvania in 1722 and continued as such until 1732. It was originally
in old Essex County, but is in the eastern portion of present Orange Co., on
ADDENDA AND ERRATA
Upon page 246, following "The names of these colonists
were,"b there should be added the names of the first three to
file affidavits, thus completing the twelve colonists :
"Jacob Holxrow [Holtzclaw] and Margaret, his wife, and
sons John and Henry (200 acres).
John Camper [Kemper] and Alice Kathrina, his wife (100
acres).
Johannes [John Joseph] Martin and Maria Kathrina, his
wife, (100 acres)."
The Westover Manuscripts, "Progress to the Mines," partly
reproduced in History of Orange Co., Va., Scott, p. 87, et
seq., contain the interesting description of Col. Byrd's visit to
Col. Spotswood and Germanna in 1732.
Journals of House of Burgesses, 1712-1726, edited by H. R.
Mcllwaine, Va. State Librarian, p. xxii, contains especially
interesting references to Germanna.
Page 605, [E1230], read Mark Flory.7
Page 606, [E656-1], read Miriam Ken
GERMANNA, VIRGINIA 247
"The original German forms of the surname of the 1714 colonists are:
Holzklau, Kemper, Martin, Spielman, Fischbach, Hoffman, Kuntz, Richter,
Brumbach, Weber, Weide."
"The history of Germanna is of importance because the colonists of 1714
were the first organized body of Germans who came as permanent settlers to
Va., and were the pioneers of that sturdy element which has done so much
to develop the western part of the State. Germanna was the first county seat
of Spotsylvania in 1722 and continued as such until 1732. It was originally
in old Essex County, but is in the eastern portion of present Orange Co., on
the south bank of the Rapidan, about thirty miles above Fredericksburg. For
at least seven years Germanna was an armed fort on the extreme western
frontier of Va. as it then existed.""
"These Germans were invited over, some years ago, by the Baron de
Graff enreed, who has her Majesty's Letter to ye Governor of Virginia to fur-
nish them Land upon their arrival. They are generally such as have been
employed in their own country as miners," etc."
"The first organized community in the new county [Spotsylvania] con-
sisted of twelve German families from the old principality of Nassau-Siegen
[Westphalia], Germany, who came to Va. in the month of April, 1714° + +
They were skilled workers in iron, and built for Gov. Spotswood a blast fur-
nace about 10 miles n.w. of Fredericksburg, which, according to his testimony,
was the first in North America"11 + "Thus the great iron and steel industries
of the U. S. had their genesis in the forest of Spotsylvania Co., Va.," etc.0
"The Assembly failing to take action on this measure, Spotswood himself
some four years later, or in 1714, inaugurated the iron industry at Germanna,
on the Rappahannock River, with German Protestant workmen, who came
over with Baron de Graffenreidt.""* + "for improvem't of the Iron Mines
lately discovered in this Country, which upon Tryal have been found to be
extraordinary rich and good.""*
July 21st, 1714 : -\ — (- "I continue, all resolv'd, to settle out our Tribu-
tary Indians as a guard to ye Frontiers, and in order to supply that part,
w'ch was to have been covered by the Tuscaruros, I have placed here a number
•Va. Hist. Mag., Vol. 13, p. 363.
"Letters of Gov. Spotswood. Vol. 2, p. 70.
Vol. XI, pp. 231-233; Gen. of Kemper Family, pp. 5-53.
'Hinke Jour, of Pres. Hist. Soc, 11, 1-3, Phila., Pa.; Va. Mag. of Hist, and Biog.,
"It will be almost like hunting for a needle in a haystack, as there are 6 or 8 Reformed
churches in the neighborhood of Siegen, where Brumbac hmay have come from; so far as
I know, not another member of the colony came from Miiesen." — Letter from Willis M.
Kemper to compiler, Feb. l(i. 1911.
<>Va. Mag. of Hist, and Biog., 12, p. 312.
'Same reference, and also Slaughter, History of St. Mark's Parish, p. 5.
"Spotswood Letters, Vol. 1, pp. 20, 21.
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of Prodestant Germans, built them a Fort, and finish'd it with 2 pieces of
Cannon and some Ammunition, which will awe the Straggling: partys of North-
ern Indians, and be a good Barrier for all that part of the Country. These
Germans were invited over, some years ago, by the Baron de Graffenreed, who
has her Majesty's Letter to ye Governor of Virginia to furnish them with
Land upon their arrival. They are generally such as have been employed in
their own country as Miners, and say they are satisfyed there are divers kinds
of minerals in those upper parts of the County where they are settled, and
even a good appearance of Silver Oar, but that 'tis impossible for any man to
know whether those Mines will turn to account without digging some depth in
the Earth, a liberty I shall not give them until I receive an Answer to what I
represented to your Lo'ps concerning y'r Ascertaining her Maj't's Share,
which I hope by y'r Lo'p's interposition be speedily signifyed" + +*
"A settlement of German Protestants was also effected, under the aus-
pices of the Governor, on the Rapidan river, which was called after the name
of his residence, Germanna."
"In the county of Spotsylvania, Spotswood had about the year 1716,
founded on a horseshoe peninsula of four hundred acres on the Rapidan, the
little town of Germanna, so called after the Germans, sent over by Queen
Anne, and settled in that quarter, and at this place he resided after his retire-
ment. A church was built there mainly at his expense. Possessing an extensive
tract of forty-five thousand acres of land, which abounded in iron ore, he
engaged largely in connection with Robert Cary of England, and others in
Virginia, in the iron manufacture."0 + +
"As to the other Settlement, named Germanna, there are about forty
Germans, Men, Women and Children, who. having quitted their native Country
upon the invitation of Herr Graffenreidt, and being grievously disappointed
by the failure to perform his Engagement to them, and they arriving also here
just at a time when the Tuscaruro Indians departed from the Treaty they had
made with this Government to settle upon its Northern Frontiers, I did, both
in Compassion to those poor strangers, and in regard to the safety of the
Country, place them together upon a piece of land, several Miles without the
Inhabitants, where I built them Habitations and subsisted them until they were
able, by their own Labour, to provide for themselves, and I presume I may,
without a Crime or Misdemeanor, endeavour to put them in an honest way of
paying their Just Debts."" + +
"The earliest description of Germanna that has been found is in the
•Spotswood Letters, Vol. II, pp. 70, 71.
"Spotswood Letters, Vol. I, X.
"Same. Vol. I, XIII.
'■Spotswood Letters, Vol. II, p. 96.
GERMANNA, VIRGINIA 249
diary of John Fountain." He + + visited the settlement on Nov. 20 and 21,
1715. He says: "About 5 P. M. we crossed a bridge that was made by the
Germans, and about 6 we arrived at the German settlement. We went imme-
diately to the minister's house; we found nothing to eat, but lived upon our
small provisions, and lay upon good straw. Our beds not being very easy, as
soon as it was day we got up. It rained hard, notwithstanding we walked
about the town, which is palisaded with stakes stuck in the ground, and laid
close the one to the other, and of substance to bear out .a musket shot. There
are but nine families, and they have nine houses built all in a line, and before
every house, about twenty feet distant from it, they have many sheds built
for their hogs and hens; so that hog styes and houses make a street. The
place that is paled in is a pentagon very regularly laid out, and in the very
center there is a block house made with five sides which answer to the five sides
of the great inclosure; there are loop holes through it, from which you may
see all the inside of the inclosure. This was intended for a retreat for the
people, in case they were not able to defend the palisades if attacked by the
Indians. They make use of this block house for divine service. 'They go to
prayers constantly once a day and have two sermons on Sunday. We went to
hear them perform their service, which was done in their own language, which
we did not understand, but they seemed very devout, and sang the Psalms very
well.
This town or settlement lies upon the Rappahannock River, thirty miles
above the falls, and thirty miles from any inhabitants. The Germans live very
miserably. We would tarry here some time, but for want of provisions we are
obliged to go. We got from the minister" a bit of smoked beef and cabbage,
which was very ordinary. We made a collection between us three, of about
thirty shillings, for the minister, and about twelve of the clock we took our
leave, and set out to return."
HUGH JONES' DESCRIPTION OF GERMANNA, 1724.
"Beyond Col. Spottswood's Furnace above the Falls of the Rappahannock
River, within View of the vast Mountains, he had founded a Town called Ger-
manna, from some Germans sent over thither by Q'ueen Anne, who are now
removed up farther: Here he has Servants and Workmen of most handycraft
Trades ; and he is building a Church, Court-House and Dwelling-House for
himself; and with his Servants and Negroes he has cleared Plantations about
it, purposing great Encouragement for People to come and settle in that unin-
habited Part of the World, lately divided into a County.
■Memoirs of a Huguenot Family, p. 267, and Kemper Genealogy, pp. 19-20.
'Henry Hager, the first German Ref. pastor in the U. S.
250 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Beyond this are seated the Colony of Germans or Palatines, with Allow-
ance of good Quantities of rich Land, at easy or no Rates, who thrive very
well, and live happily, and entertain generously.""
MORAVIAN DIARIES.
"The Great Fork of the Rippehanning [Rappahannock]."
It is situated about twenty-six miles from the Upper Germans towards
the 'Potomik.' Three German families live there," etc.c
"Extract from the Diary of Bros. Joseph [Spangenberg] and Matthew
Rentz Through Md. and Va. July and Aug., 1748.
"On July 30th, they came, towards evening, to the Licken Run [Licking
Run] or Germantown, where they lodged with an old friend by the name of
Holzklau. The little village is settled with Reformed miners from Nassau-
Siegen. They live very quietly together and are nice people.'"1
At another place we find : "We spoke with each other about Bethlehem" —
400 miles distant through the forest.
"These colonists remained at Germanna until the year 1721, when they
acquired lands in the Northern Neck and removed about twenty miles north-
ward from Germanna, locating in old Stafford Co. That section of Stafford
fell into Prince William in 1730, and later (1759) into present Fauquier Co.
Their new home, called Germantown, was on Licking Run about eight miles
south of present Warrenton, Va.- Midland Station, on the Southern Railroad,
is near this ancient settlement, which, in 1721 marked the farthest westward
advance of civilization in Virginia. The importance of the preceding Council
Order and the Court Orders relating to the colonists of 1714, consists in the
fact that these documents settle every doubt which has been raised with refer-
ence to the time when and place from which they came. The Court Orders
also furnish for the first time positive evidence with reference to the names of
all the persons who composed this."6
"But where is Germanna ?as Or, rather, where was it? For this famous
town of Gov. Spottswood — the first German settlement in Va. ; the first county
•The Present State of Virginia, Hugh Jones, London, 1724; p. 59.
bVa. Mag. of Hist, and Biog., Vol. II, p. 231— Gottschalk's Travels— 1748. "The colonists
came from Mttesen and Siegen, situated in the principality of Nassau — Siegen, which is now
a part of the Prussian province of 'Westphalia. Miiesen has been an important iron center
since the year 1300," etc.
'Same, p. 2-29. "This settlement was composed of German Lutherans, the second colony
to locate at or near Germanna came in 1717, 20 families and about 80 persons. Rev. John
Caspar Stoever was their first pastor."
■■Same, pp. 235 and 241.
•Va. Mag. of Hist, and Biog., Vol. XIII, p. 368.
■•Kemper Genealogy, pp. 18-19.
"Thirty Thousand Names of Immigrants," Rupp (reprint), pp. 460-461, also contains
data concerning "Germanna."
GEEMANNA, VIRGINIA XOl
town of Spottsylvania Co., where St. George's Parish was organized; where
the first iron furnace in America was built, and the first pig iron made as
Spottswood claims ; the place from which the famous expedition of 'the Knights
of the Golden Horseshoe' started ; where the first Ger. Ref. Cong, in the U. S.
was organized, its first pastor settled, and its first services held — is no more.
It is now only a ford in the river. Take your map of Va., and in the extreme
northeastern corner of what is now Orange Co., on a remarkable horseshoe
peninsula of about 400 acres, with the Rapidan to the north, west, and east of
it, was the site of this famous town. Gov. Spottswood had a very large tract
of land here; he had discovered iron on this tract; he brought these Germans
over to work this body of ore ; he built a furnace near the tract, the ruins of
which have lately been discovered, crumbling to dust, and overgrown with
vegetation; the Governor built himself a handsome residence on this tract, to
which he retired in 1723, after he ceased to be Governor."
"With the Reformed colonists Haeger left Germanna in 1721 and settled
at Germantown, Fauquier Co. + -J- Occasionally ministers from Pennsylvania
visited the congregation." *
DEED FROM CHILDREN OF "MILCARD BRUMBACK", JULY 23, 1746
July 23, 1746, Stephen Huntzenbiller, Jacob Newswanger and Chris-
topher Wingle of Frederick Co., Va., conveyed for natural love and affection
"which we bear to our beloved brother and sister Henry Otterback and Agnes
Otterback his wife" 100 acres lying in Prince William Co., Va., "in the Ger-
mantown," it being part of the land taken up by John Fishback, Jacob Holtz-
claw and John Henry Hoffman, by grand patent and by them conveyed by a
lease for 99 years "yet to come, to Milcard Brumbach, and by him conveyed to
the grantors ; the said lease to Brumbach being recorded in Stafford Co., Va.
This land adjoins that of Elizabeth Rictor and John Fishback.
The above appears in the deed book of Prince William Co., " and in the
same records also appears a deed of Feb. 21, 1738, by which Just Hite con-
veyed to Jacob Niswanger, in consideration of 5 sh., 400 a. granted to Hite by
patent June 12, 1734, lying "on ye west side of 'Shenando River' [Shenandoah]
bounded by North Branch of Crooked Run, to Walnut which divides this and
Peter Stephen's land.0
Further, on Feb. 22, 1738, at a court held for Orange Co., Va., "on the
•Va. Mag. of Hist, and Biog.. Vol. 12, p. 75.
••Abstract made by Willis M. Kemper, Esq., Cincinnati, O., in his researches for Gene-
alogy of the Kemper Family. Stafford Co. records were destroyed during the Civil War.
"Information kindly furnished by Prof. Wm. J. Hinke, Auburn, N. Y., who, together
with Mr. Chas. E. Kemper, Washington D. C, searched the records of Orange, Culpepper
and Prince Wiliam counties, and both of whom have published data in Va. Magazine, and
elsewhere, on this locality.
252 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
petition of Just Hite and others for clearing road from Hyte's mill to Ashby's
bent, its ordered that Lewis Stephen and Jacob Xiswanger lay of ye same,
make report of their proceedings to ye next court."
"Pursuant to the within order we, the subscribers, have lay'd of the road
from Just Hite Mill to the foard that leads to Ashby's bent, viz., from the Mill
south about half a mile, from thence southeast to Caseys foard. Witness our
hands the 22nd of March, 1738.
• LEWIS STEPHENS,
JACOB NISEWANGER."
MARRIAGE OF MARIA GERTRAUDT BRUMBACH, JUNE 5, 1738,'
AND THE REV. STOEVERS.
The baptismal and marriage records of Rev. John Caspar Stoever (Notes
and Queries, Egle, 1896, p. 83) contain this important family record:
"June 5, 1738, John Jacob Xeusch7C'a7iger and Maria Gertraudt Brum-
bach, Opaken (Opequon)."
Opequon * is an old hamlet with a P. 0. and a creek, in Frederick Co., Va.,
N.E. of Winchester (the northernmost Co. of the State, and S.W. of Hagers-
town, Md.) Frederick Co., Va., was formed from Orange Co. in 1738. In this
connection it is interesting to note that none of the Brumbacks about Opequon
can throw any light upon the life or even existence of these earlier Brumbachs
or their marriages.
The above marriage was made by Rev. John Casper Stoever, Jr. "This
man probably organized more churches than any one else, not even excepting
Muhlenberg himself." c "He also traveled beyond the Susquehanna in a S.W.
direction, penetrating almost to the center of Va., via the Shenandoah Valley,
stopping in Md. on the way, preaching to the scattered Lutherans and bap-
tizing their children."0 He was the first Lutheran minister ordained in the
colonies; was pastor in the Tulpehocken region (Pa.) 1733, after his father
went to Va., to 1779 ; and ministered to the people of all religious beliefs. The
considerable interval occurring before and after the entry of the Brumbach-
Neuschwanger marriage seems to justify the conclusion that he then traveled to
the Opequon, Va., region to see his father, Rev. John Caspar Stoever, Sr.
(Note that this learned and precise German minister spells the name Brumbach,
as Henry3 [D3] also wrote it.) The lives and activities of the celebrated
Stoevers are extensively given in Transactions of The Pennsylvania-German
•Reference found and furnished by M. A. Gruber, 932 O. N. W., Washington, D. C, who
has prepared a card index to the Stoever baptisms and marriages.
'Shenandoah Valley Pioneers and Their Descendants — Frederick Co., Va., Cartmell, pp.
165-169, contains interesting facts concerning this old settlement.
•Proceedings Pennsylvania— German Society, Vol. XX, pp. 82 and 86.
GERMANXA, VIRGINIA 253
Society, Vol. XX, pp. 82-89, 128-141, and the will of the elder is reproduced
upon pp. 135 to 141— registered in Will Book F, pp. 96 and 126, etc., Phila-
delphia, Fa. Said will is signed, "John Caspar Stoever, Minister of the Dutch
Lutheran Church in Virginia," and is of exceptional interest. In it he writes :
"Now unto my icell beloved son John Caspar Stoever, minister of Conestoken,
unto thee and Michael Schmidt do I give, etc."
"On Sept. 11, 1728, there arrived in Philadelphia Johann Caspar Stoever,
Sr., Missionaire, and Johann Caspar Stoever, S. S. Theo. Stud. The latter re-
mained in Pa. and was instrumental in founding many Lutheran churches.
The former went to Madison County, Va., in 1733 + +•" (Va. Hist. Mag.,
Vol. XI, p. 241.)
"The German colony on Robinson river, west of the present town of Mad-
ison, prospered under the kind government of Sir Alexander Spotswood. The
colonists were laborious and pious people. In 1735 they founded a congrega-
tion with Rev. Johann Caspar Stoever [Sr.] as parson, who also took charge
of the church at Germanna, upon Rev. [Gerhard] Henkel's acceptance of a
call to the congregation near the Yadkin River in N. C." (History of the
German Element in Va., Schurecht, 1898, Vol. I, p. 74.)
"Maria Gertraudt Brumbach," "Agnes Otterback" and the wives of Ste-
phen Huntzenbiller and Christopher Wingle were undoubtedly sisters, and
daughters of Melchior Brumbach, deceased, and the three sisters were appar-;
ently giving their interest to the other sister in the absence of male heir.
It is evident from the affidavit of June 2, 1724, by "Milcard [Melchior]
Brumbach" that upon landing in 1714 there were no children; as, under the
early Va. laws, an additional allowance of fifty acres was granted for each
child. Mr. Willis M. Kemper reports that the records of Prince William Co.,
Va., are incomplete, owing to destruction during the Civil War, and that the
existing records and those of Fauquier Co. show no further trace of Milcard
or Melchior Brumbach.
Heads of Families — Va., 1782, Frederick Co., gives: "David Nisewanger
5 whites," "John Nisewanger 6 whites" and "Colo. John Nisewanger 7 whites
and 1 black." John Neuschwanger who, on June 5, 1738, m Maria Gertraudt
Brumbach of Opequon, was probably the ancestor of the above persons, but no
extensive efforts have been made to verify the supposition.
The names Huntzenbiller, Wingle and Otterback do not appear in the
above mentioned "Heads of Families," or in the Stoever baptisms and mar-
riages.
Children (at least 4<):
Daughter; m Stephen Huntzenbiller.
Marin Gertraudt ; in John Jacob Xcuschu-anger.
254 BRUM BACH FAMILIES
Daughter; m Christopher W ingle.
Agnes; m Henry Otterback.
EXTRACT FROM THE KEMPER GENEALOGY.
"12 Anna Juliana Kemper (John George — Germanna, Va., settler— Jo-
hann) b Miisen 30 Dec., 1708; bap. 6 Jan., 1709; d in Pa.; m Broom-
back.
Issue:
41 1 Daughter, b 1736; m (Jacob ?) Hicstand.
and others ? — at least 2 sons:
Abraham
Samuel — both m and were living in Fairfield Co., O., in 1813 — nothing
known since." *
JOHANN KEMBER b Miisen, Nassau-Siegen (Westphalia), Germany,
about 1635 (o. s.).
John Henry Kemper (John George, Johann) 6 Miisen, March 23, 1696
(o. s.) ; d Lititz, Pa., April 3, 1769 (n. s.) ; m about 1728, in Holland, Cath-
arine Reichen, dau. Daniel Reichen. Came on Nancy (Rotterdam), Sept. 20,
1738," settled in Lititz, Earl Twp., on Conestoga River," Lancaster Co., Pa.
Mr. Kemper further says : "The spelling on p. 59, Kemper Genealogy, is
the way I copied it from a letter dated 1814, written by Abraham Hiestand of
Fairfield Co., 0., to my great-grandfather, James Kemper. The latter was
85 years old when I copied it, and I could not be certain whether the spelling
was Brumbach or Broomback — it was one or the other."
EXTRACT FROM THE HIESTAND GENEALOGY.'
"(1) Jacob1 Hiestand came from Pa. to Shenandoah Co., Va., in 18th
century, 'married a Mrs. BromFacn. a German lady, who first came to Amer-
ica in her 14th year.' Jacob d through a canoe upsetting in the Shenandoah
River — date unknown. (Family in 1804 moved from Shenandoah Co., Va., to
near where Baltimore, Fairfield Co., O., was later built. )
Children discovered (7), surname Hiestand:
2 Jacob2.
3 John2, (Rev.), 6 in Shenandoah Co., Va., before 1800; m Barbara
Stricklcr (10 ch).
4 Abraham2, (Rev.), Washington Co., Ind. — m 3 times.
5 Joseph2, (Rev.).
'Genealopy of the Kemper Family, p. 59.
'Thirty Thousand Names — Rupp, p. 124.
'From Hiestand Manuscript, kindly loaned by Mr. W. H. II. Turner, Hustend, O.
Gekmaxna Virginia. 255
6 Elizabeth2, m Jacob Stouder.
7 Maria2, m Jacob Bixler.
8 Samuel2, J. P. of Fairfield Co., 0.— later Bishop U. B. Church.
The Hiestands lived in Page Co., Va.,* and another dau., Barbara, m
Boyer, the latter fact will be of interest to the Pa. Boyers, Brumbaughs, etc.
[E18, 68, 69], etc.
There is a will, dated 1765, of Jacob Hicstand, recorded in 1769 in Mont-
gomery Co., Pa. — probably that of the father of Jacob, who m Mrs. Brombach. £F| 1 z.0. ^oe-iV^
•See "Heistand's Corner" [Al], p. 76. See also [D9], p. 275.
256 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
LANCASTER CO., PA., FAMILY RECORDS OF UNASSIGNED BRUM-
BAUGHS, AND JOHN BRUMBACH.
SAMUEL BRUMBAUGH [?] m Rosanna Kauffman, daughter of David
Kauffman and viii Sophia3 Keller (Carl Andrew2, Johann Peter1).
Pennsylvania Genealogies, Egle, 1896, pp. 344-845, contains a record
of the above marriage in the families of "Keller of Lancaster," unfortunately
without dates of birth, and nowhere in Pa., has the compiler been able to find
any identification of this "Samuel Brumbaugh," or of the David Kauffman.
Query : Are these descendants of Michael Kauffman,' the early Va. Mennonite
minister, who received the patent for 400 a. — "Michael Coffman of Lancaster
County, Province of Pennsylvania," etc.? Samuel [D17], * of Henry2 Brum-
bach [D3], probably married in Lancaster Co., Pa., and the presumptive evi-
dence strongly indicates that the Widow Brumbach1 [D2] came from that
county.
Children (5) :
i Wilhelmina; m Spencer Barrett.
ii Mary; m John Thomas (Elvin and William).
iii Samuel.
iv Emma; m George J. Bolton (5 ch).
v Jennie.
JOHN BRUMBACH (BROMBACH) [?], I LANCASTER CO., PA.—
Although possibly irrelevant, these records are here introduced, in connection
with the various facts leading to Lancaster Co., Pa., in the hope that further
facts may be discovered ; and that the position of this John Brumbach in the
"Brumbach Families" may be fully determined.
JOHN BRUMBACH (BROMBACH), of Lancaster Co., Pa., m Magda-
lena ; he d 1760. His widow m (2) Stephen Hornberger.
The Census of 1790 enumerates Stephen Hornberger's family in Hemp-
field Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., as 2 white males over 16 and 4 females.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MICHAEL STREBLE AND JOHN BROM-
BACH.—FEB. 28, 1757."
Michael Strebel
and An Article or Agreement, Anno 1757, Feb. 28th.
John Brombach
We the subscribers declare that we have mutually made an Agreement as
follows, to wit, that I Michael Streble, a weaver by trade, have sold to John
Brombach, a smith by trade, my improvement, for the sum of ninety pounds
'See pages 257, 2G5.
LANCASTEK CO. PA. FAMILIES 257
current Pennsylvania money, and John Brombacli is to pay in money to
Michael Streble the sum of 35 pounds before the next May court, and the
second part he is to pay in one year from next autumn, that is to say 15
pounds in the year 1758, and the remaining parts to be paid in sums of 10
pounds annually until the whole is paid; and he is to give the housewife a
gratuity of one doubloon at 1 pound and 6 shillings ; and by this agreement
Michael Streble promises to give together with the place whatever is nailed
fast, and the stove in the (sitting) room, and the plow. And the small and
large clevis, together with the farm-scales ; and Michael Streble shall have the
privilege of remaining on the place until the May court, and he is to look after
affairs of John Brombach and to take charge thereof and to guard him from
injurv as much as he can; and I, Michael Streble, reserve for myself two acres
of land so that I can build a house upon it, if I should not find a location that
pleases me elsewhere, that I can dwell in it as long as I live, and after [I and]
my wife are deceased it is to be the property of John Brombach, but it is to be
located on one side and not in the middle of the land; and Michael Streble
further makes the following condition, that Adam Heinrich is to remain in
possession for four years of the 4 acres of land on which the cottaeg stands, he
having moved to this land on the 2d of August, 1756. The above are acknowl-
edged with our own signatures.
JOSEPH LANG, MICHAEL STREBEL,
ADAM HEINRICH, JOHANNES BROMBACH.
I, John Brombach, herewith declare that after Michael Strebel on March
5, 1757, has given me additional written security, the aforesaid remains un-
changed in so far as concerns the two acres of land for a house for himself
and his wife, so long as they or either of them shall live, for their residence
but for no other persons, and all that is aforesaid remains as we agreed, this I
testify with my own signature. Done at Lancaster, March 5, 1757.
JOHANNES BROMBACH.'
Witness :
Henry Kemper,
Joseph Long.
Lancaster County, ss. : Before me the subscriber, one of the Justices of
the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared John Long
who upon his solemn affirmation according to law did declare that he is well
acquainted with the handwriting of his brother Joseph Long one of the sub-
•Trnnslnted from the German record by the late Dr. Jos. II. Dubbs of Franklin and
Marshall College.
258 DBUMBACH FAMILIES
scribing witnesses to the within and above instrument of writing, etc., etc.
Signed with hand and seal, Sept. 1, 1796.
JOHN HUBER. [Seal]
Recorded Sept. 2, 1796. George Ross, Recorder. Record Book YY,
p. 164, Lancaster, Pa.
"LANCASTER COUNTY, PA., 1760 TO 1763"— Page 9.
"At an Orphans Court held at Lancaster for the County of Lancaster the
first Tuesday of December, 1760, before Emanuel Carpenter Esquire and his
Companions Judges, etc. Caspar Bruner Administrator etc. of John Brurri-
bough deed produced to the Court the Acct of their Administration on the
Estate of the said deceased whence their appears to be a Ballance in his hands
of £112-11-10 which after deducting 12/ their Expences at this Court is re-
duced to the sum of £111-10-10 is distributed as follows
112-11-10
12- 0"
"Caspar Bruner Admr. of John Brumbaugh deceased produced to the
Court the Account of the Admn on the Est. of the deceased passed Before the
Deputy Reg whereby their appears to be a Ballance in the hands of the said
Admr of 112-11-10 which account is allowed and approved of and the said
Admr is allowed the further sum of £20-0-0 paid by him to Ulrich Strable for
two Bonds of the deed which with the sum of 12/ their Expences at this Court
Reduces the Ballance to the sum of £91-19-10 which is ordered to be paid and
distributed as follows vis
To Stephen Hornberger and Magdalene his Wife late Wid. of deed, £30-13-314
To Magdalene Brombaugh only dau of the deed, 61- 6-6%
£91-19-10
Philip Schriner is apptd Guardian over the Person and Est of Magdalena
Brombaugh an Orph & Minor Dau of John Brombaugh deed during her
minority.*
"Stephen Hornberger and Magdalene his wife late Magdalena Brom-
baugh and Caspar Briner Admr of the est of John Brumbaugh bal £31-1-4.
To Stephen Hornberger and Magdalena his wife widow of deed £1 0-3-1 l/>
Magdalena the Daughter £20-6-21/.'"
"Magdalena wife of Stephen Hornberger and Caspar Briner admr John
•Snme, 17fi(l-1763, p. 17.
"Siiinc, ]>. 40.
LANCASTER CO.
259
Brumbaugh John owned 50 acres for which propr Warrant but no survey and
less one child an infant then about 2 yrs — share £20-60-2%"'
"Magdalena daughter of John and Magdalena Brumbach Feb 23rd 1759,
Bap'd March 25, 1759, by Rev. William Stoy"6
Issue from 1st m (2), surname Brumbach or Brombach:
Magdalena, b Feb. 23, 1759.
Infant.
JOHAN MELCHIOR BROMBACH [Dl] AND HIS DESCENDANTS.
[Dl] JOHAN MELCHIOR BROMBACH arrived in Philadelphia, Pa.,
on the ship Halifax, Capt. Thomas Coatam, September 22, 1752, from Rotter-
dam, and last from Cowes.
Immigrant List of the Ship Halifax — September 22, 1752.
In Philadelphia Friday the 22d September 1752
Present Edward Shippen Esquire
The Foreigners whose names are underwritten Imported in the Ship Hali-
fax Captn. Thomas Coatam from Rotterdam and last from Cowes in England
took this day the usual Qualifications to the Government No 145
[Dl] Johan Melchior Brombach
John Conrod Blecher
Johann Gorg Kuntz
Christophel Witmer
Philip Engel
Nickolas X Kohler
Friederik X Eberhart
Michael X Springer
Martin Decker
Johan Gorg Kreybach ?
Joh Johannes Griese ?
Joannes Josephus Roth
Davit X Sasmanhausen
Jacob Roth on bond (sick)
Hans Feltz
X in above means "His mark."
Henry X Meyer
Hans Jacob Serber Zimmerman
Peter Duweiler (?)
Leonhart Weidman (?)
Heinrich Maag
Caspar X Wincker
Henrich Mercki (?)
Friederich Horsch
Hendrik Frey (sik on board)
Willhelm Haussaman (?)
Johannes X Rudolph
Friedrich Kammer ( ?)
Lorentz X Durr
Hans Jacob Miilli (Miiller ?)
Filipi Hirdt (?)
•Same, p. 12.
"Penna.— German Society— Baptismal Records of the First Reformed Church at Lan-
See also Vol. IV, p. 275, Trinity Lutheran Ch. Records — same record.
BEUMUACH FAMILIES
Anthony X Zinck
Christian T Groz
Hans George X Doctor
Johanes X Paulus
George X Paulus
Christian X Herman
Johann Jacob Bersey
Johann Ludwig Bersey
Jacob (?) '
J Jacob X Bruker
Philip X Hoffman
Bartholomae X Evar
Joas Imschiedt (?)
Peter Reeb
Hans Michael X Geyer
Friederich X Flekstein
Hans Michel Hammer
Hans Philip Elter
Jacob Miiller
Conrad Miiller
(?)
(?)
Jacob Miiller
Johannes Siirber
Jacob (?) Siirber
Heinrich Zolli
Henry Kuntz
Ulrich Kreyser (?)
Hans Heinrich Weiss (?)
Hans Conrad X Wird
Hans Jacob Riimmen
Hans Casper Schladter (?)
Johannes X Meyer
Johannes X Jordan
(?)
Jacob Klein
X in above means "His mark."
The testimony of the early Moravian diaries and the known migration and
close intercourse between the settlement of Germantown, Bethlehem, and Lititz
in Lancaster Co., Pa., and those German settlements of Germanna and Ger-
mantown in Va. seem to indicate a probable relation between the Brumbach —
Broomback who m Anna Julian Kemper, and the Melchior Brumbach of Ger-
manna, who "came into this country to dwell in the month of April, 1714," and
that he brought with him Elizabeth his wife." The compiler's study of the
problems involved also leads to the theory that there is a further relation be-
tween the foregoing and [Dl] Johan Melchior Brombach who landed at Phila-
delphia September 22, 1752, and the [D2] Widow Brumbach (or Brombach),
whom we find in Page Co., Va., about 1760 — recently from Pa. The former
seemingly died in Pa., but the searches thus far possible amongst the records of
Eastern Pa. have failed to throw further light upon the time and place of the
death of [Dl]. He may be the long-sought husband of the "Widow Brum-
bach"; and the latter has been assigned [D2], but is given as the head of the
American ancestry of Section D, in the following pages.
The "Marriage and Baptismal Records of the Rev. John Waldschmidt, a
Minister of the Reformed Church who served the Congregations of Cocalico,
Seltenreich, Weissachcnland and Muddy Creek in Lancaster Co., Pa." contain :
LANCASTER CO. PA. FAMILIES 261
"Brumbach, Margarctta, daughter of Melchior and Christian Conrad, son
of Lciihard Canrad, married March 6, 1770, at Riehmstown in Andrew Reihm's
House." "
The Conrads lived in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., Pa., and the Marriage
Records of the Rev. John Casper Stoever, Jr., show that Christian Conrad
was 6 June 19, 1745, and baptized July 6, 1746."
•Translated and furnished by Luther R. Kelker, Custodian of Public Records, P«.
»Pa. Arch., 6th Series, Vol. IV, p. 211.
THE WIDOW1 BRUMBACH [D2] AND HER DESCENDANTS."
"About A. D. 1760 a German woman, a widow Brumbach, first name un-
known, with her 5 children settled on the South Branch of the Shenandoah
River above Bixley's Ferry and three or four miles north from Luray, in what
is Page County, Virginia. The family had then recently come from Germany
and probably landed in Pennsylvania and passed through the Tulpehocken
region, that State, without a long stay, into the Luray Valley, Va. The chil-
dren were four daughters and one son — Henry. Two of the daughters were
Elizabeth and Mary, but the names of the others are unknown." *
"A large majority of our first immigrants were from Pennsylvania, com-
posed of native Germans or German extraction. There were, however, a num-
ber directly from Germany, several from Md. and N. J., and a few from N. Y.
These immigrants brought with them the religion, habits and customs of their
ancestors. They were composed generally of three religious sects, viz. : Luth-
erans, Menonists and Calvinists, with a few Tunkers. They generally settled
in neighborhoods pretty much together.
"The territory now composing the County of Page, Powell's fort, and the
Woodstock valley, between the West Fort mountain and North mountain, ex-
tending from the neighborhood of Stephensburg for a considerable distance
into the county of Rockingham, was almost exclusively settled by Germans.
They were very tenacious in the preservation of their language, religion, cus-
toms and habits. In what is now Page County they were almost exclusively
of the Menonist persuasion; but few Lutherans or Calvinists settled among
them."6
Susanna Brumbach and Johannes Oehrle, (John Early). [Is this
April 10, 1753 Susanna Brumbach m Johannes Oehrle, b Jan. 9, 1824; *
Thomas and Margaret Fensterle Oehrle. John Early left Jesingen Kircheim,
Anderteck, Wurtemberg, arriving at Phila. in the ship "Brothers" Aug. 24,
1750. He immediately proceeded to Londonderr3' Twp., Lebanon Co., then
■Much of the original investigation for the Va. portion of this work (comprising about
80 typewritten paces) was carefully made by the late Judge Jefferson5 Brumhaek (DiSl],
who spent several summers in that State making personal investigations. He died June 23,
1907, and evidenced the greatest interest, approval and co-operation in the work of the com-
piler. The "Tulpehocken" statement is important, and the recently disco\cred Mrnnonite
records showing n probability that the husband of the "Widow1 Brumbach" [l>2] will yet be
identified.
The late Judge Jefferson* Brumbnck and Judge Orville Sanford* Brumback [1)2(53], To-
ledo, O., closely worked together in the effort to gather authentic family records; and, since
the death of the former, the latter has been constant in his co-operation to further the
success of this work.
"Historv of the Valley of Va.— Saml. Kercheval, Woodstock, Va., 1850, pp. 50-51.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BKUMBACH 263
Lancaster, Pa. Before Jan., 1752, he had become a resident of Reading, Berks
Co., Pa. Jan. 6, 1752, at a congregational meeting, he was elected one of a
committee to superintend the erection of a church for the newly organized con-
gregation. His name also appears in the first list of contributors toward its
maintenance. Between Oct. 22 and Nov. 12, 1754, Susanna d according to the
records of Trinity Ch. : "The wf. of John Early Johannes Oehrle, Reformist."
Some time during the following winter Mr. Early settled on the banks of the
Swatara, then Derry Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa."
Mr. M. A. Gruber, Washington, D. C, furnishes these references con-
cerning Susanna's marriage, etc. : Penna German, Vol. X, p. 74 ; Notes and
Queries, Egle, 3d Ser., Vol. II, p. 176; same ref., An. Vol. 1897, p. 49, and An.
Vol. 1899, p. 96; also Notes and Queries, 3d Ser., Egle, p. 232.
Rev. J. W. Early, Reading, Pa., author of Lutheran Ministers of Berks
Co., Pa., also furnished information.
John Early Mch. 11, 1756, m (2) Mary or Christina Regina Sichele.
Son by 1st m:
i Christian, b Jan. 13, 1754; May 24, 1779, m Elizabeth HiWinger; he
d Aug. 23, 1803. There were 13 ch., widely scattered. Rev. J. W.
Early, Reading, Pa., is a son by the 2d m.
Hermanus Emanuel1 Brumbach [Gl], b 1751 and d 1803 at Amityville,
Berks Co., Pa., is of a later generation, though living in the same general local-
ity. The children of Gerhard1 Brumbach [Al] were b between 1716 and
1735. The Susanna," as per tombstone inscription, b 1758 and d Dec. 6, 1840,
m William Posey. For various reasons this Susanna cannot be a dau. of Ger-
hard1 [Al]. The deed from descendants of Melchior Brumbach, July 23,
1746,° seems to exclude her from this family. There is a possibility that Su-
sanna may have been a dau. of the Widow Brumbach, and, because there seems
no better place these facts are here introduced.
Children (5; [D6] and [D7] vacant):
[DS] + Henry2, b Feb. 4, 1739; d 1799.
[D4] Elizabeth2.
[D5] Mary2.
[D3] HENRY2 BRUMBACH ([D2] Widow1 Brumbach), 6 Feb. 4,
1739; Sept. 18, 1761, m (1) Ann Kaufman, orphan dau Martin Kaufman,
then late of Frederick Co., Va., deceased. Ann d Sept. 22, 1778. April 17,
1779, Henry2 m Anna S trickier.
are contained in History of Berks Co., Pa., Montgomery, 1909, pp.443-
ibove facts ure taken.
•Additional I
444,
from w
hich
bSec p.
88.
cSee p.
251.
264 BRUMHACH FAMILIES
PATENT FOR 400 ACRES TO MICHAEL COFFMAN— JUNE 15, 1754—
"SPRING FARM."
The Right Honourable Thomas Lord Fairfax, Baron of Cameron in that
part of Great Britain called Scotland, Proprietor of the Northern Neck of
Virginia, To all to whom this present writing shall come sends Greeting.
Know Yee That for good causes for and in consideration of the Composition
to me paid and for the annual rent hereinafter reserved, I have given, granted
and confirmed and by these presents for me my heirs and assigns do give, grant
and confirm unto Michael Coif man of Augusta County a certain tract of waste
and ungranted land in said County which was surveyed for him in behalf of
and for the Orphans of Martin Coffman, deceased, and bounded as by a survey
made by Mr. John Baylis as follows: Beginning at a large white oak on a
hill on the north side of dry run, then N 80° E 340 poles to three pines on a
levell, then S 10° E 189 poles to three pines standing triangular in a meadow,
then S 85° W 340 poles to a large pine by dead one on a hill side, then N
10° W 189 poles to the beginning containing 400 acres together, with all
rights, members and appurtenances thereunto belonging Royal Mines Ex-
cepted and a full third part of all Lead, Copper, Tinn, Coals Iron Mines &
Iron Ore that shall be found thereon. To Have and to hold the said 400 acres
of Land, together with all rights, profits and benefits to the same belonging or
in any wise appertaining, except before excepted, to him, the said Michael
Coffman, his heirs and assigns forever, he, the said Michael Coffman his heirs
and assigns, therefor yielding and paying to me, my heirs or assigns, or to my
certain attorney or attorneys, agent or agents, or to the certain attorney or
attornies of my heirs or assigns, proprietors of the said Northern Neck,
Yearly and every Year on the feast day of St. Michael the Archangel the fee
rent of one shilling sterling money for every fifty acres of land hereby granted,
and so proportionably for a greater or lesser quantity, Provided that if the
said Michael Coffman, his heirs or assignees, shall not pay the said reserved
annual rent as aforesaid so that the same or any part thereof shall be behind
or unpaid by the space of two whole years after the same shall become due if
Legally Demanded that then it shall and may be lawful for me, my heirs or
assigns, Proprietors as aforesaid, my or their certain attorney or attorneys,
Agent or Agents, into the above granted premises to re-enter and hold the
6ame so as if this grant had never passed. Given at my office in the County of
Fairfax within my said proprietary under my hand & seal. Dated the 15th
day of June in the 27th year of his Majesty, King George the Second reign,
A. D., 1754.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH 265
Fairfax
Michael Coffman in behalf of Martin Coffman orphan his deed for 400
acres of land in Augusta County.
Land Office, Richmond, Va.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the records of
this office. Witness my hand and seal of Office this 23d day of September,
1889.
[Seal.] W. R. GAINES,
Register of Land Office.
The patent of Lord Fairfax of June 15, 1754, shows that the 400 acres
was conveyed to Michael Coffman for the orphans of Martin Coffmun, without
naming them. There is recorded in the County Clerk's office of Frederick
County, Virginia, at Winchester in Volume 10 of Deeds, p. 193, a deed from
Michael Coffman of Lancaster County, Province of Pennsylvania, and late of
the County of Augusta, in the Colony of Virginia, to Henry Bromback and
Ann, his wife, late Ann Coffman, daughter and orphan of Martin Coffman, de-
ceased, of Frederick County, Virginia. This deed is a lease and release dated
April 1, 1765, and conveys the 400 acres" covered by the patent from Lord
Fairfax of June 15, 1754. It is signed by Michael Coffman in German and
attested by Samuel Newman and Thomas Wood and one whose German signa-
ture is illegible. The record of the deed in giving Henry's signature is written
indistinctly, as are most early English transcripts, and the name of Frederick
County reads 'Friederich.' " * (Especial attention is directed to the auto-
graphic Bible Record of [D3] "Henrich Brumbach.")
"Henry2 Brumbach [D3] died testate in 1799 in Rockingham County,
Virginia (that County was established in 1778), and by his will, probated there,
devised the 400 acre Spring Farm tract to his sons [D8] John3 and [D12"]
David3, and to his son [D10] Henry3 another tract of 206 acres. By deed
dated May 12, 1805, Book P, p. 338, at Woodstock, Virginia, 'Ann Broom-
bach,' the widow of 'Henry Broombach,' of Rockingham County, Virginia, in
consideration of 150 pounds, released her right of dower in the tracts devised
by Henry Brumbach to his sons John3, David3 and Henry3. The lands were
then in Shenandoah County, established in 1772, under name of Dunmore,
last name being changed to Shenandoah in 1777. Page County was cut off
from Shenandoah in 1831."'
•Now known as the "Spring Farm," containing a large spring which runs both a grist
and a saw mill.
'Judge Jefferson5 Hrunihack's investigations.
Mlecord made by the late Judge Jefferson5 Brumback [11231].
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FURTHER RECORDS OF [D3] "HENRY BRUMBACH," AND OF THE
EARLY MENNONITE SETTLEMENTS OF VIRGINIA.
Letter from Dr. John W. Wayland.
"Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 2, 1912.
"XXX I have just come from the clerk's office (Harrisonburg, Rock-
ingham Co., Va.), and submit the following facts:
April 7, 1806, John3 [D8], Henry3 [D10], and David3 Brumback [D12],
made a deed to their younger brother, Jacob3 Brumback [D16], which is re-
corded in Burnt Records Deed Book No. 0000, pp. 427, 428. From this deed
it appears that Henry2 Brumback [D3], deceased, made his last will and testa-
ment May 14, 1792, which was duly admitted to record in Rockingham Coun-
ty; that he willed among other things a tract of land each, in Shenandoah
County, to his sons John, Henry, and David; also to his widow, Nancy*
Brumback, the whole of his plantation in the County of Rockingham, called
and known by the name of 'New Glasgow,' until his son Jacob Brumback
[D16] should be 21. Other conditions are mentioned.
It also appears that New Glasgow comprised 124 acres, but as yet I have
not been able to locate it.
Henry signed in German (in 1806). This was Henry, Jr. [D10].
It is quite possible that the land referred to as being in Shenandoah
County is row in Page County.
It is also possible — probable— that Henry Brumback, Sr. [D3], was a
Mennonite, for 4 miles west of Harrisonburg would put him right in a Men-
nonite settlement ; but I find no Mennonite minister by that name in Rocking-
ham. Write Bishop L. J. Heatwole, Dale Enterprise, Rockingham Co., Va.,
who can likely help you regarding the Mennonite relations.
I could not find Henry Brumback's will — many of our records were burned
in 1864. But there are other records regarding the Brumbacks. As yet I
have not found the sale to Daniel Smith XXX
With kindest regards, I remain
Yours very truly,
JOHN W. WAYLAND."
Letter from Bishop Lewis James Heatzcole."
"Dale Enterprise, Rockingham Co., Va., Jan. 11, 1912.
"X X X The Ruffners of our county were among the first pioneer Men-
•Often used interchangeably with Anna. See [D3] Bible Record.
bI ewis James Heatwole, 6 Dec. i, 1852, ordained bishop in Mennonite Ch. May 2, 1892,
in Middle District of Va. Conference. His letter and that of Dr. John \V. Wayland, preced-
ing, throw important light upon the problem of the identity of the "Widow Brumhach."
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BEUMBACH 267
nonitcs who forrned the greater part of the Massanutten colony in the page
Valley of the Shenandoah river from 1727 to 1735 — and at all events had
reached this point from Lancaster Co., Pa., coming by way of the Susquehanna
River, Chesapeake Bay, and the Potomac River and across the Blue Ridge
through Swift Run Gap by the Spottswood route of 1716.
The records in my possession show that at least the Ruffners, Stricklers,
Stovers and Kauffmans were Mennonites, and that Michael Kauffman, Jacob
Strickler, Henry Brumbach [D3] and probably Peter 'Ruffner with John
Rhodes were Mennonite preachers.
The first court of Rockingham County was held April 17, 1778, at the
house of Daniel Smith, two miles north of what is now Harrisonburg. His
father, John Smith, had come from England as an officer in the French and
Indian War, but his wife appears to have been a German woman. It was
Daniel, a son of Daniel Smith, who later became the distinguished Judge Smith
of our county, and his portrait now occupies a prominent place in the County
Court House at Harrisonburg to-day. It was this same Judge Smith who came
into possession of the Brumbach farm as the following records show: [See
D9— p. 275.]
"Deed Book No. 1 Records of Rockingham County Va." Page 73.
Daniel Smith, on 17th day of April, 1806, buys of Henry Brumbach
[D3] through Jacob Brumbach administrator of the will of Henry Brum-
bach a plantation known as the "New Glass" farm for $1500, not including
the part reserved by said will for the benefit of Nancy Brumback the widow of
Henry Brumback during her life time, and containing 90 acres — witnessed and
signed by Hugh Boyd and [D12] David Brumback. [See "Anna" in Bible
Record.]
"Deed Book No. 4. Records of Rockingham County" — Page 268.
In year 1817 (day and year not legible) the heirs of Henry Brumback
sell to Daniel Smith and William Cravens 47 acres of "New Glass" farm as the
dowry of Nancy "Broomback."
The signatures to this deed are: Samuel Kauffman, Abraham Miller, Da-
vid Ruffner (signed in German), David Brumback [D12], Samuel Stover, Sam-
uel Miller, Samuel Brumback [D17], Christian Brumback [D19], Tobias
Brumback [D21], Jacob Brumbach [D16].
According to the phraseology of this deed, which is very wordy and
lengthy, the inference is to be drawn that besides the five sons there were also
five daughters in the family. Of these Barbara [D7] was the wife of Samuel
Kauffman, Elizabeth [Dll] the wife of Abram Miller, Ann [D9] the wife of
268 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
David Ruffner, Susanna [D13] the wife of Samuel Stover, and Mary [D15]
the wife of Samuel Miller.
In making a search through the County Records again, with the assist-
ance of the clerk in charge, it develops that all the names signed to the deed
of the Henry Brumback heirs to Daniel Smith gave affidavit and signed the
deed at Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio, April 27th, 1817.
I am not sure, but the evidence is almost conclusive that almost all the
descendants of the "Massanutten" colony on the Shenandoah River, 1727 to
1735, at a later period settled in the part of Rockingham Count}-, this State,
occupied by the Brumbacks — hence the evidence that the wives of the Brum-
back sons were of the Kauffmans, Stricklers, Millers and Stovers of the same
generation — as were also the husbands of the Henry Brumback daughters.
Have made a fruitless effort to find the will of Henry Brumback, but it is
evident that it was recorded here and lost with many others during the period
of the Civil War.
As to the said Samuel Brumbaugh* being identified with the [D17] Sam-
uel whom you say was born Dec. 17, 1786, cannot be established here further
than that he was of the same generation with the Virginia Brumbacks.
Trusting that the above data may answer the purpose for which you
intend it, and wishing you much success in your efforts to bring forward a
reliable register of the Brumbaugh family, and that in return it may meet
with an extended patronage from a generous public, I beg to remain
Humbly but sincerely,
L. J. HEATWOLE."
THE EARLY MENNONITE CONFERENCE OF VIRGINIA.
The recently discovered fact that Henry Brumbaugh [D3] was a minis-
ter in the Mennonite colony in the Shenandoah valley, together with a number
of others in the second generation closely connected with the ancestors of
various families, and the uncertainty surrounding the principals in the state-
ment, "About A. D. 1760 a German woman, a widow Brumbach, first name
unknown, with her 5 children, settled on the South Branch of the Shenandoah
River," from Pa., etc., requires a close search of the early Mennonite records
of Va. and Pa.
"Up until this time (1800) all ministers and deacons residing in Va.
appear to have been ordained in Pa., and it seems that all matters of organiza-
tion and oversight were vested in the Lancaster Co. (Pa.) conference; in
•A search of the Fairfield Co. (O.) records has not yet been possible since the discovery
of these facts.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH Xby
short, the church in Va. was regarded but as the southern arm extending from
the central or parent body of Mennonites in America." "Minister's visits from
Pa. were frequent, etc."
The above quotation and the following statements and quotations are
from a 14-page pamphlet, "A History of the Mennonite Conference of Virginia
and Its Work, etc." — Mennonite Pub. House, Scottdale, Pa., 1910":
The establishment of the Massanutten colony on the Shenandoah River in
1727, and the petition of Michael KaufFman and 7 others in 1733 asking the
protection of acting Governor Gorch of Va. "in their rights as landholders in
the settlement then known as 'Massanuting' [now] in Page Co., Va.""
Michael KaufFman "so far as known is the first Mennonite who preached in
Va." His remains lie in the cemetery at Lindale Ch., near Edom, Rockingham
Co., Va.— b June 21, 1714; d Dec. 21, 1788. "Adam Miller, the founder of
the first German settlement in the Shenandoah Valley." Adam Miller and
his comrades are said to have come from Lancaster Co., Pa. [See Wayland,
p. 40.]
"Mention is made of another Mennonite minister in connection with this
colony by the name of Jacob Strickler, who in the year 1731 is said to have
established his home near the site where the town of Luray is located." (Henry2
Brumbach [D3] m (1) Anna KaufFman Sept. 18, 1761; m (2) Anna Strickler
April 17, 1779 — were these daughters of above?)
"In the year 1754 a strong colony of Mennonites located on the North
Fork of the Shenandoah River near what is Woodstock. These people, it
would appear, came here from Pa. by way of the Cumberland Valley across
the Md. border to Va. Two ministers by the name of Stauffer and Graybill
preached regularly here, while, still later, mention is made by Saml. Kercheval,
p. 91, "The History of the Valley, of a Mennonite minister, John Rhodes [See
D10— Marcus Grove m (1) his dau, and Christian Grove m (1) a Rhodes],
who in the latter part of August, 1766, with 4 members of his family — wife
and 3 sons — were killed by the Indians and their home burnt to ashes. His
daughter Elizabeth, carrying her baby sister in her arms, escaped to the barn
and later by flight through a field of tall hemp to the river, which she crossed
in safety. This awful tragedy took place on the Shenandoah River [later]
in Page Co., some miles below Luray. The circumstances of the daughter's
escape, and the burning of the buildings by the Indians was witnessed by the
Stauffer family, who lived on the opposite side of the river."
•Kindly given the compiler by Hishop Lewis J. Heatwole, member of the Committee of 3
preparing the pamphlet.
^Palmer's Calendar of State Papers. Vol. T. pp. J19-.1?!), as quoted by Dr. John W.
Wayland in "The German Element in Shenandoah Valley," pp. 3.">-JG, wherein will be found
much of especial interest concerning the early settlement of these localities.
270
BRUMIIACII FAMILIES
The Bible records of [D3] Henry2 Brumbach and [D10] Henry3 Brum-
bach, herewith reproduced, were carefully intensified and translated by Prof.
Michael Alvin Gruber of Washington, Pa. (after all this section was in type),
and he is positive that the original records are " Brombach." This strengthens
the supposition of relationship between [Dl] Johan Melchior Brombach and
[D2] the " Widow1 Brombach "; but no attempt has been made to change the
printed " Widow1 Brumbach," so as to conform to the latest translations.
Brombach and Brumbach are frequently used interchangeably, as found in
the foreign records and noted in the beginning of this publication.
BIBLE RECORD OF [D3] HENRY2 BRUMBACH, KEPT BY HIS SON
[D10] HENRY3 TO THE BIRTH OF [D18] DANIEL3,
b JANUARY, 1789.*
Henry Brumbach was born 1739, the 4th day of February.
On the 18th day of September, 1761, I, Henry Brumbach, and Anna
Kauffmann entered into wedlock.
The 17th of August, 1762, a young daughter was born to us named Bar-
bara, her sign is in the Cancer.
The 9th day of September, 1764, a young boy was born to us named Jo-
hannes, his sign is in the Fishes.
The 11th of November, 1766, a young daughter was born to us named
Anna, her sign is in the Fishes.
The 5th of March, 1769, a young son was born to us, named Henry, his
6ign is the Waterbearer.
The 19th of August, 1771, a young daughter was born to us named Eliza-
beth, her sign is the Archer.
The 12th of March, 1774, a young son was born to us named David, his
sign is the Fishes.
The 3rd of July, 1776, a young daughter was born to us named Susan,
her sign is the Waterbearer.
The 22nd of September, 1778, my wife died.
The 17th of April, 1779, I, Henry Brumbach, and Anna Strickler entered
into wedlock.
The 11th of February, 1780, a young son was born to us named Joseph,
his sign is the Taurus.
•The Bible Records of [D3] Henry' Rrumbach find [i">10] Henry3 Rrumbach are repro
duced through the kindness of [F.25G) Joseph Martin5 Brumback, I.urav, Page Co., Va.
R. R. 1. lie has added an historical and genealogical treasure to this work, and especia
thanks are extended to himself and to his sister [D259] Frances Elizabeth" Brumback, whi
joined him in the search for records.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMUACH 271
The 19th of December, 1782, a young daughter was born to us named
Maria, her sign is the Fishes.
The 2nd of January, 1785, a young son was born to us named Jacob, his
sign is the Ram.
The 17th of December, 1786, a young son was born to us named Samuel.
1789 is the year, January, a young son was born to us named Daniel.
Children by 1st m (7) :
[D 7] + Barbara3, b Aug. 17, 1762.
[D 8] + John3, b Sept. 9, 176-1.
[D 9] + Anna3, b Nov. 11, 1766.
[DlO] + Henry3, b March 5, 1769; d 1846.
[Dll] + Elizabeth3, b Aug. 19, 1771 ; d March 6, 1862.
[D12] + David3, b March 12, 1774.
[D13] + Susanna3, b July 3, 1776.
Children by 2d m (8) :
[D14] Joseph3, b Feb. 11, 1780.
[D15] + Maria3, b Dec. 19, 1782. '
[D16] + Jacob3, b Jan. 2, 1785.
[D17] Samuel3, b Dec. 17, 1786.
[D18] Daniel3, b January, 1789.
[D19] Christian3.
[D20] Matthew3.
[D21] Tobias3.
[D7] BARBARA3 BRUMBACH ([D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brum-
bach), b Aug. 17, 1762; m Samuel Kaufman. As an heir of Henry Brumbach
he signed a deed" in 1817 to land in Rockingham Co., Va.
[D8] JOHN3 BRUMBACH— "Brumback" ([D3] Henry2, [D2]
Widow1 Brumbach), b near Luray, Va., Sept. 9, 1764; until about 40 years old
he was a man of means, with his farm and mills thereon (both grist mill and
saw mill) run by water power. About that age he engaged in handling produce
and transporting it to the seaboard, or points east of his home. He appears
to have been something of a speculator, met with reverses, and some time prior
to 1819 his property was sold by the sheriff.
John3 [D8] is reported to be the one who changed the spelling of the
family name to "Brumback," and it has so continued in his family line.
March 27, 1787, John3 in Elizabeth Iiothgeb for "Roadcap"), dau Georgt
•Page 267.
272 BKUMBACH FAMILIES
and Magdalena (Beidler — or Picdler) Rothgeb, who moved to Ohio from Va.
in 1819. Elizabeth was b Oct. 28, 1766 ; d April 18, 1858, at Van Burenton,
Licking Co., O.
"Elizabeth was a woman of great force of character, and one of the
women who with only a limited education, are thoroughly good, true and heroic.
After her husband's failure in Virginia she emigrated to Ohio with her seven
children (1818) ; the youngest, John, being only about 10 years old, remem-
bers walking behind the wagon on the long journey. They located in or near
Licking County, Ohio, where the husband and father followed them later. He
never accomplished a revival of his fortune after coming to Ohio. Upon the
death of the first wife of his son John (youngest), 1835, he and his wife went
to live with him until they died at great age." "
JACOB ROTHGEB— ROADCAP ; "REDEMPTIONER."
Jacob Rothgeb (name in English in many early documents, including
patent of September 15, 1749, hereinafter mentioned, being spelled Roadcap)
settled in the Valley of Virginia some time before 1749. According to tradi-
tion among some of his Virginia descendants, he and a young woman, his fel-
low passenger across the Atlantic, served Joseph Strickler for seven years in
consideration of Strickler having paid for their passage to America, he having
in some way become entitled to their labor for that term for such payment.
During the reign of Frederick the Great, and between 1740 and 1760,
many thousand German emigrants landed at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a
number going to the valley of Virginia. Many of these emigrants were from
the Palatinate on the Rhine. Some of these emigrants had money.
"Others again who had not the means of paying their passage across the
Atlantic were, on their arrival at Philadelphia, exposed at public auction to
serve for a series of years to pay their passage. Those thus disposed of were
termed Redemptioners, or Palatine servants. The Palatine Redemptioners
were usually sold at ten pounds, for from three to five years. Of this class
many became men of wealth and influence in their day, and their descendants
are among the first in society, as to intelligence, wealth and respectability."''
A Colonial law of Virginia of March 16, 1642 (1 Henning's Statutes at
Large, page 257), provides:
"Such servants as shall be imported having no indentures or covenants,
either men or women, if they be above twenty years old, to serve four years ;
•According to the late [D2ni] Jefferson" Brumrmck.
"Hupp's History of Berks ami I*l)nnon Counties, page 93- Rupp's History of Dauphin,
Cumberland, Franklin, Red ford, Adams and Terry Counties, page 9.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACK 273
if they shall be above twelve and under twenty to serve five years, and if under
twelve to serve Seaven years."
Other Colonial laws of Virginia on this subject are the following:
Act of March 18, A. D. 1657.
"An act concerning servants and slaves," Oct. 1705.
Probably Jacob Rothgeb and the young woman became bound in Penn-
sylvania to serve Strickler for paying their passage across the Atlantic. They
may, however, have been bound to him under indentures as apprentices, or been
compelled to serve him under the Virginia law, because they were not inden-
tured when brought into the Colony.
After their service to Strickler ended they married and had one son,
George. After the death of this wife Jacob Rothgeb married a widow Good
(first name unknown), and had by her one child, Peter.
Lord Fairfax, by patent dated Sept. 15, 1749, conveyed to Jacob Roth-
geb under the name of Jacob Roadcap 400 acres of land on Mill Run, a few
miles from Luray, Page County, Va. Jacob Rothgeb must have died before
1770, as in that year his sons George and Peter, under the name of Roadcap,
partitioned the 400 acres by deeds. Sometimes his descendants used the name
Rothgeb and sometimes it was written Rotgeb. The name, however written,
must have been pronounced so that Lord Fairfax and other Englishmen under-
stood it to be Roadcap and so wrote it.
George Rothgeb [3] had three wives. His first wife was a Biedler or
Fiedler (first name probably Magdalena), and he had by her the following
children : Isaac, Abram or Abraham, Jacob and Elizabeth, latter born Oct. 28,
1766.
The second wife of George Rothgeb [3] was a Graybill or Greybill (first
name unknown), and by her he had the following children: David, Barbara,
George and Christian (twins), their mother dying in childbed soon after their
birth.
There was a son named Daniel, the issue of the first or second wife, who
died very young.
The third wife of George Rothgeb [3] was Barbara Bear, and he had by
her the following children: Samuel, Joseph, John, Michael, Reuben, Henry,
Anna, born January 20, 1874, Esther, Mary, and another girl who died when a
very young baby, and probably without a name. Henry Rothgeb died when a
very young man, about or before the time his father died.
Sixteen children of George Rothgeb [3] survived him for a number of
years, the date of his death being unknown.
Xfi BRUMBACH FAMILIES
THE FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES— VIRGINIA.
Heads of Families — Va., 1785, for Fairfax Co., p. 85, enumerates "John
Bromback" as having a family of "9 white souls, 1 dwelling and 3 other build-
mgs."
Page 66 of the same census, in 1784, for Shenandoah Co., Va., mentions
"George Roodcap 14 whites, 0 blacks," and the same in 1785 13 whites, 1
dwelling and 2 other buildings — also in same year and county Isaac Roodcap
as having 2 whites, 1 dwelling and 1 other building.
Page 104 of the same census, in 1785, for Shenandoah Co., states that
Isaac Roadcap had a family of 2 white souls and 1 dwelling, and that Peter
Roadcap had a family of 6 white souls, 1 dwelling and 1 other building. They
were neighbors of Peter, Mary, Benjamin and David Rufner. [See p. 275, &c]
John3 Brumbach [D8] m Elizabeth Rotgeb March 27, 1787. Henrich*
Brumbach [D3] had 10 ch. in 1785, and his autographic Bible Record also
precludes any supposition that his name could be "Johannes Henrich Brum-
bach" [El] who landed at Germantown, Pa., Sept. 30, 1754. The latter is
known to have settled in the Conecocheague district of Md. and thence to have
moved to Pa., with his family of 6 whites, including himself.
BIBLE RECORD OF [D8] JOHN3 BRUMBACH.
"John Brumbach was born 9th day of September, 1764.
27 of March 1787 I was married to Elizabeth Rotgeb. She was born 28
of October 1766.
On the 3rd day of June 1790 a young daughter is born to us, and her
sign is in the Fishes, her name is Christiana.
The 2nd day of August, 1792 a young daughter is born to us, her name
is Barbara, and her sign is the Fishes.
15th day of November 1794 a young daughter is born to us, her name
is Anna and her sign is the Virgin.
22d day of February 1797 a young son is born to us, his name is David,
his sign is Steinboch (capricorn).
14th day of August 1799 a young son is born to us, his name is Joseph,
his sign is the Waterman.
11th day of March 1802 a son is born to us," his sign is the Twins, his
name is Henry.
3d of February 1808 a young son is born to us, his sign is in the Widder
(the Ram), his name is John."
Children (7):
[D24] + Christiana4, b June 3, 1790; m Samuel Moore.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH 275
[D25] Barbara4, b Aug. 2, 1792; m Daniel Hanson,
[D26] Anna4, b Nov. 15, 1794.; d y.
]D27] + David4, b Feb. 22, 1797.
]D28] Joseph4, b Aug. 14, 1799; m "Polly" Parr.
]D29] + Henry4, b March 11, 1802; m Lizzie Pitzer.
[D30] + John4, b Feb. 3, 1808; d June 24, 1899.
[D9] ANN3 BRUMBACH ([D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach),
b Nov. 11, 1766 (?) ; m David Ruffner, "b 1767 on his father's (Joseph) farm
on the Hawksbill creek, near Luray, and there lived until 1796, the year of his
removal to Kanawha." " "Before he was 23 years of age he was appointed
justice of the peace for Shenandoah Co., Va., no small honor in those days of
intelligent and high-toned magistrates. This was the beginning of his magis-
terial career, which with but little intermission continued to the day of his
death, 53 years later." *
"For about forty years his big brain and muscular arm led in a multitude
of important enterprises, both economic and moral. His mind was character-
ized by originality and activity, his energy seemed tireless, and his philanthropy
and public spirit, especially in the latter half of his Kanawha life, seemed to
dominate even his private interests." "
"When David died, Rev. Stuart Robinson, his pastor, wrote: 'Colonel
Ruffner was one of our first settlers, and by general acknowledgment has been
our most useful citizen.' He represented Kanawha in the Va. Legislature in
1799, 1801 and 1802, 1804 and 1811. The Kanawha saltworks and the first
coal mines, the chief industries of this district, were established by this ener-
getic German- Virginian. Col. Ruffner died Feb. 1, 1843."
Dr. John W. Wayland kindly searched the wills and deeds of Rockingham
Co.' and the result verifies the statement that "Henry Brumbach, a Mennonite
preacher," is [D3] and that he lived in a Mennonite community, where also
lived the Ruffners. These discoveries may lead to important findings concern-
ing the identity of the "Widow Brumbach [D2]."
Peter Ruffner came to America "from the German border of Switzerland
in 1732, whilst still a young man." He m Mary Steinman of Lancaster Co.,
Pa., and they settled upon a tract given by his father-in-law in Frederick, later
Shenandoah, now Page Co., Va. There were 6 ch., of which Joseph was the
oldest, b 1740. 1764 Joseph m Ann Hiestand, dau Henry, and they had 8 ch.
•W. Va. Hist. Map., Vol. I, No. 4, pp. 46-54— Sec also Nos. 9 and 3, same vol.; and
German Element of the Shenandoah Valley, Wayland, 1907, p. 270.
'History of the German Element in Va.— Selmricht, Vol. II, p. 23.
'See Dr. Wayland's letter in [D3], a few paces forward. His publishers, R'lebush-
Elkins Co., Davton. Va.. annoume the issue about Nov., 1912, of a History of Rockingham
Co., Va., by John W. Wayland, Ph.D.
276
JinrMHACH FAMII.IKS
One of the latter discovered "Ruffner's Cave" on their property about 1795,
and the name was later changed to "Luray Cave." Joseph's oldest son David,
b 1767, m Ann Brumbach — the early Ruffners and Brumbachs were Mennonites.
(Extracted from W. Va. Hist. Mag., Vol. I, to which interested persons are
referred for further details. See also [D10] and [Dll]).
Heads of Families, Va., 1784, Shenandoah Co., gives the following "Ruff-
ner" enumerations: List of Alexr. Hite, p. 65, gives Benjamin 8 white souls.
Page 66 mentions Emanuel 4 white souls, Peter 9, Reuben 6. For the same
county the list of enumerations in 1785, p. 104, by Edwin Young is: Peter
10, Mary 3, Benjamin 7, Joseph 10. For the same county the list of Richd.
Branham for 1785, p. 105, mentions Reuben as having a family of 5 white souls,
1 dwelling and 2 other buildings.
"In 1789 he [David Ruffner] was married to Ann Brumbach, daughter of
Henry Brumbach," a Mennonite preacher who owned and lived upon the beau-
tiful farm four miles west of Harrisonburg, Rockingham county, which after-
ward became the property and residence of the eminent Judge Daniel Smith.
This was a happy marriage. The sweet face, deep blue eyes, and gentle temper
of the wife softened the sterner and developed the more amiable qualities of the
husband, forming as harmonious a combination as was possible between man
and wife. She ultimately became the well-known and greatly beloved 'Mother
Ruffner' of Kanawha salines, and lived to a great age." b
"Most of the Brumbacks are farmers, industrious, honest, and prosper-
ous. * * * Most of them were Old School Baptists until Eld. Burnam
introduced and organized Sunday Schools amongst us. * * * Most of
the Brumbacks (0. S. B.) have gone with the 'New Departure or Burnam
Division.'" — Lucy Gertrude (Lanck) Brumback [see D104].
Children (4), surname Ruffner:
i Henry4, b in Shenandoah Co., Va.
ii Ann4, b in Shenandoah Co., Va. ; m Richard E. Putney.
iii Susan4, 6 in Shenandoah Co., Va. ; m Moses Fuqua.
iv Lewis4, b Oct. 1, 1797, "the first child born in Charleston, W. Va."
[D10] HENRY3 BRUMBACH ([D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brum-
bach), b March 5, 1769; May 27, 1794, near Luray, Shenandoah Co. (now
Page), Va., m Mary Graff (Grove), b Oct., 1772 ; dau Marcus and Mary Grove
— latter was the 2d w, and is reported to have come from Pa., but her identity
is yet undetermined. Henry3 was a farmer, Primitive or Old School Baptist,
•See letter from Dr. John W. Wnvlnnd under [1)3], p. 2G6.
"W. Va. Hist. Mag., Vol. I, No. 4, pp. 46-54.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW UKUMBACH 27*7
and lived on the Shenandoah River about 3 mi. W. of Luray. His d occurred
in 1846, and that of his w. on March 7, 1860; both were buried in the family
graveyard on the farm.
GROVE FAMILIES IN VIRGINIA.'
Heads of Families, Records of the State (Va.) Enumerations, 1782 to
1785 — First Census, 1790 Series, p. 64, gives: "Marks Grove" as the head
of a family of "10 whites" in Shenandoah Co., and in the same locality and
reference, p. 66, Christian Grove as having a family of "11 whites" — no
"blacks" in either family. Same locality, same reference, p. 105, also appears
Christian Grove as having a family of "12 white souls, 1 dwelling, 1 other
building."
Marcus Grove' m (1) Rhodes, dau. John Rhodes, who, with some of
his family, was killed by the Indians in 1765. After the d of his 1st w. Marcus
went to Pa., and there met Mary Grove, whom he afterward married. The
identity of this Mary is yet to be determined.
Children by 1st m (2)c:
i David; m and lived near the old home.
ii Barbara, b 1767; m Christian Bumgardner, b 1766 and d 1855; s
John, who is said to have come from near Basel, Switzerland.
Children (4) :
(1) David, b 1790; d 1870; m Virginia .
(2) Joseph, b 1797 ; d 1892 ; m Nancy Stover.
(3) Mary, b 1799; d 1864; m Abraham Stover.
(4) Elizabeth, b 1802 ; d 1828 ; m Thomas Crawford.
Children by 2d m (more than 6) :
iii-v Martin, Samuel, and John — all moved to Ohio.
vi Mary, b Oct., 1772; m [D10] + Henry3 Brumback.
vii Nancy, vi James Bumgardner.
Christian Grove m (1) Rhodes; (2) Musselman.
Children (at least 7J:
i Christian; farmer; Baptist; b and d near Luray, Va. ; m Mary Goch-
enour.
■Owing to repeated intermarriages between the Brumbucks and Groves, these details are
given, partly through the help of [D3S4] Laura Ann' (Brumback) Grove nnd her husband,
John Willinm Grove, Luray, Va., and of Lucy Gertrude (Lanck) Brumback [DI0l|.
"It is thought that .Marcus and Christian Grove were brothers. See p. 2(>i> for details con-
cerning Indian depredations.
'Information furnished bv Irn C. Bumgardner, 6 June, 1837; m Susan V. Long, ad.
Luray, Va., Ii. K. 1; son Joseph, 6 1797.
278 BRU.MBACH FAMILIES
Children (10) :
(1) Barbara; m Marshall Yowell.
(2) Anna ; m Benjamin Coffman.
(3) Joseph; m Catharine Ponn.
Children:
(a) Benjamin F., d ; //( [D105] + Martha Washington
Brumback.
(b) Mary Susan ; m Frank Yowell, Newark, 0.
(c) John C, Luray, Va., R. F. D. 4.
(4) Rebecca; in Daniel Hite.
(5) Jacob; m Rebecca Lionberger, La Crosse, 111.
(6) Elizabeth, d age 18.
(7) Emanuel, b Sept. 12, 1812; d Jan. 29, 1890; m [D42] +
Frances* Brumback, b Jan. 30, 1814.
(8) Catharine; in (1) [D36] + Samuel* Brumback; (2) Daniel
Grove.
(9) Isaac ; m Elizabeth Price.
(10) Noah; m Isabella Kiblinger.
ii Samuel; m Mary Lionberger.
Children (3) :
(1) John, b Feb. 15, 1810; m [D41] + Mary* Brumback, b Aug.
12, 1812.
(2) Nancy, b Nov. 5, 1814; m [D39] + Jacob* Brumback, b
1809.
(3) Mary, b Jan. 9, 1823; m [D43] + Henry* Brumback, b Nov.
4, 1816.
iii David ; unm.
iv Susan ; m Jacob Gochenour.
v Catharine.
vi Eve.
vii Peter, m Catharine Frank (3 dau and 2 s).
BIBLE RECORD OF [D10] HENRY3 BRUMBACH (" BROMBACH ")a
Anno 1794 The 27 May I, Henrich Brumbach, and Maria Graff were
married and entered into matrimony in October the she was born in
the year 1772. [D10].
■The photographic reproduction of the original, latter kindly furnished by [D250] Joseph
Martin" Brumback, was carefully intensified and translated by Prof. Michael Alvin Umber,
Washington, D. C. The latter also carefully translated the [D3] record, after the former
translation had been put into type.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH 279
Anno 1795 The 29 October there was born to us a young son, his name is
Johannes, his constellation is Taurus (der Stier), the ruling planet is Mer-
cury. [D32].
Anno 1797 The 23 March there was born to us a young daughter, her
name is Sussana, her constellation is Aquarius (der Wasserman), the ruling
planet is Saturn. [D33].
Anno 1798 The 19 December there was born to us a daughter, her name
is anna (Anna), her constellation is Taurus (der stir), the ruling planet is
Jupiter. [D34].
Anno 1800 The 15 May there was born to us a young daughter, her name
is barbra (Barbara), her constellation is Aquarius, the ruling planet for the
year was the Sun. [D35].
Anno 1802 The 22 July there was born to us a young son, his name is
samuel (Samuel), his constellation is Taurus (der Stiir), the ruling planet
for the year was Mercury. [D36].
Anno 1801 December The 26 there was born to us a young son, his name
is Daniel, his constellation is Scorpio, the ruling planet for the year was Saturn.
[D37].
Anno 1807 Abrill (April) The 19 there was born to us a young daughter,
her name is Eelisabet (Elizabeth), her constellation is Virgo (die iunfrau — for
Jungfrau). [D38].
Anno 1809 abrill (April) The 6 there was born to us a young son, his
name is Jacob, his constellation is Capricorn (steinbock — the final "k" being
obliterated on the photographic copy). [D39].
Anno 1810 October The 4 there was born to us a young son, his name is
Joseph, his constellation is Sagittarius (der schiitz). [D40].
Anno 1812 august the 20 there was born to us a young daughter, her
name is Maria, her constellation is Aquarius. [D41].
Anno 1814 Jenner (January) the 30 there was born to us a young daugh-
ter, her name is frene (pronounced as if spelled Frainay), her constellation is
Gemini (die Zwiling — for Zwilling). [D42].
Children of [D10] Henry3 and Mary (12) :
[D32] + John4, b Oct. 29, 1795 ; d Jan. 12, 1877.
[D33] + Susannah4, b March 23, 1797; d Aug., 1890.
[D34] + Anna4, b Dec. 19, 1798.
[D35] + Barbara4, b May 15, 1800.
[D36] + Samuel4, b July 22, 1802.
[D37] Daniel4, b Dec. 26, 1804.
[D38] + Elizabeth4, b April 19, 1807.
280 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[D39] + Jacob4, b 1809; d Jan., 1853.
[D40] + Joseph4, b Oct. 4, 1810; d Feb. 19, 1874.
[D41] + Mary4, b Aug. 12, 1812; d Oct. 2, 1894.
[D42] + Frances4, b Jan. 30, 1814; d June 20, 1880.
[D43] + Henry4, b Nov. 4, 1816; d Sept. 13, 1895.
[Dll] ELIZABETH3 BRUMBACH ([D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1
Brumbach), b Aug. 19, 1771 ; m Abraham Miller of Pa. July 5, 1791, accord-
ing to the marriage records of Shenandoah Co., Va. ; ceremony performed by
Rev. Paul Hinkle, and her name is therein spelled "Elizabeth Brombach." *
April 27, 1817, at Lancaster, Fairfield Co., 0., as an heir of the late
Henry2 Brumbach [D3] Mr. Miller signed a deed to land in Rockingham Co.,
Va." He d in Licking Co., O., Sept. 3, 1831, and Elizabeth d March 6, 1862.
A search amongst the histories of Fairfield Co., O., brought to light several
interesting quotations, which are herewith reproduced0:
"David Miller, deceased, Walnut Twp. ; was born in Rockingham county,
Va., Feb. 2, 1803; the eldest son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Brumbach) Mil-
ler. David came with his parents to Oliio in the spring of 1805. He was
educated in Walnut Twp., and assisted his father in clearing the farm, until
his marriage. Dec. 9, 1828, to Frances D., dau of Jacob Guile, a former well-
known resident of Berne Twp. Mrs. Miller was born in this county Sept. 11,
1810. After marriage they continued to reside on the home place. Upon his
father's death, 1831, he took sole charge of the place. His mother resided with
him. In 1833 he built a nice residence. The barn built by his father is still in
use; it was built in 1820. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were parents of one daughter
and eleven sons, eight sons and the daughter still living, all residents of this
Co. Elizabeth, the wife of John Eversole; three sons still at home, Jacob K.,
an ex-grain buyer, of Millersport ; Josiah C. and Benjamin F. on the home
place. Mr. Miller was grandfather to 30 children and great-grandfather to 4.
They were members of the United Brethren Church. He was a successful
farmer, owning at his death 260 acres — the home place and 110 acres else-
where in the Co. He died Dec. 3, 1882, in his 80th year."
"Henry Miller, farmer, Walnut Twp. [Fairfield Co., O.] ; son of Abraham
and Elizabeth ( Brumback ) Miller. He was born in Walnut Twp. Nov. 12,
1805. Abraham Miller, born in Pa., removed to Va., where he was married and
came with his wife and five children to O. in the spring of 1805, settling in this
township, on the place owned by David Miller, which is still owned by his heirs.
•Shenandoah Co.. Va., marriage records, kindly furnished by Mr. Luther R. Kelker,
Custodian of the Public Records, llurrisburg, Pa.
"See letter from Bishop Lewi-, James Heatwole, pp. 266-268.
'History of Fairfield and Perry Counties, O.; Graham, Chicago, 1883; p. 881.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH 281
Abraham entered a half section of land and improved it. He raised a family
of nine children, two living: Barbara, widow of Joseph Berry, a resident of
Iowa, and Henry Miller. Abraham Miller was Justice of the Peace for a
number of years. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. He died Sept. 8,
1831 ; his widow March 6, 1862, in her ninety-first year. Henry Miller com-
pleted his education and helped in clearing the home place. In 1826 his
father gave him a one-fourth section of land. This he improved. He built a
hewed log house, where his present residence stands. In 1839 he was married
to RachH Ann Biddcll, who was born in this county. To that marriage have
been born eight children, four of whom are living. Mrs. Miller died about 1861.
Mr. Miller now owns 500 acres. He never desired office, but accepted that of
township treasurer one year. In 1862 Mr. Miller was married to Mary Shane,
who was born in Walnut Twp. They are the parents of three children ; one
living, Alma Jane, residing with her father. Mrs. Miller died in 1872. Mr.
Miller is a member of the Baptist Church. He owns 160 acres of land, which
he cleared. He is a self-made man." "
[D12] DAVID3 BRUMBACH ([D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Bmmbach),
6 Aug. 19, 1771 ; Sept. 23, 1800, in Shenandoah Co., Va., was m to Rebecca
Ruffner by Rev. J. Koontz, and in the records the name appears "David Brum-
baugh." "
April 27, 1817, as an heir to the late [D3] Henry2 Brumbach, the heirs
then living near Lancaster, Fairfield Co., 0., he signed a deed to land in Shen-
andoah Co., Va.,° and a search of the histories available in the Library of Con-
gress discloses the following interesting statements :
"David Brumback came [to Liberty Twp., Fairfield Co., 0.] in 1803 or
1804, and settled half a mile south of the present town of Baltimore, near
Walnut Creek bridge, on the west side of the present pike. The farm is owned
by Emanuel Rinch. Mr. Brumback afterwards settled on Poplar Creek, where
his son lives. Martin Brumback [D49], the son, has the most extensive vine-
yard in the county.'"1
"Our old pioneer, David Brumback, was the undertaker in our township.
He buried, or rather made all the coffins when I was a small boy. I remember
•Same references, p. 332.
"Memorial Record of Licking Co.. O., 1894. pp. 3-H-3+5.
Shenandoah Co., Va., marriage records, kindly furnished by Mr. Luther It. Kelker,
Custodian of Public Records, Harrisburp, Pa. -
'See pp. 2UG-26S.
"A Complete History of Fairfield County, Ohio, bv Hervev Scott, Columbus, O., 1877,
p. 183.
A similar reference is found in Pioneers of Fairfield Co., O— Wiweman, Columbus, 1901,
p. 106.
282 BBTJMBACH FAMILIES
once I went with my grandfather to a funeral at Showley's, and as screws were
scarce in those primitive times, nails were used to fasten down the lid of the
coffin ; and I heard my grandfather tell my mother this : 'Barbi, wenn ich sterbe,
will ich nicht mit dem Ilanmer zugenagelt sein' ('Barbara, when I die, I will
not have my coffin nailed with a hammer')." "
"Cabinet makers were undertakers — he cut down a dry walnut tree, split it
into puncheons, and with ax and adz dressed them down sufficient to make a
rude coffin."
Children (6), the first b b in Va.:
[D44] + Isaac4; m Hannah "Bury" (Beery ?).
[D45] Nancy4; m George Yerkle (1 s).
[D46] + Benjamin4; m Catharine "Hanze."
[D47] Mary4, d;unm.
[D48] Phoebe4, d\ m Jacob Snider, Basil, 0. (2 ch).
[D49] Martin4, d ; unm.
[D13] SUSANNA3 BRUMBACH ([D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brum-
bach), b July 3, 1776; m Samuel Stover. As an heir of Henry2 Brumbach
[D3], he signed a deed" April 27, 1817, to land in Rockingham Co., Va., and
was then living near Lancaster, Fairfield Co., 0.
[D15] MARIA, or MARY3, BRUMBACH ([D3} Henry2, [D2] Widow1
Brumbach), b Dec. 19, 1782; m Samuel Miller. April 27, 1817, at Lancaster,
Fairfield Co., 0., as an heir of Henry Brumbach, he signed a deedb to land in
Rockingham Co., Va.
[D16] JACOB3 BRUMBACH ([D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach),
6 Jan. 2, 1785; acted as administrator of the will of Henry Brumbach, and
April 17, 1806, transferred 90 acres of land in Rockingham Co., Va.c (Deed
Book 1, p. 73.) The wills and their records in that county are reported as
destroyed.
[D24] CHRISTIANA4 BRUMBACH ([D8] John3, [D3] Henry2, [D2]
Widow1 Brumbach), b June 3, 1790; Sept. 15, 1807, was married to Samuel
Moore in Shenandoah Co., Va., by Rev. J. Koontz."
•Same reference, p. 188. Recollections of Henry Leonard.
"See pages 2b'(i-20'S.
cSee pages 2(Ju-2G8.
"The late Judge Jefferson5 Brumback [D231] discovered that Christiana* was 6 June 3,
1790, and m Moore. Mr. I.uther R. Kelker, Custodian of I'uhlic Records (Pa.), supplied
the Shenandoah Co. (Va.) Marriage Records [See 1)11], and the latter were furnished to
hira by L. B. Altaffcr, 1'h.D., Cleveland, O., thus illustrating how piece l>y piece this record
has been built together and verified from original sources. The latter are also being con-
(ulted by Dr. John W. Way land for his announced book on Rockingham Co., Va.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH XO<}
[D27] DAVID4 BRUMBACK ([D8] John3, same ancestry as [D24]),
b Feb. 22, 1797; d suddenly in a hay field Aug. 1, 1833, and was buried at
Johnstown, Licking Co., 0. ; farmer. He wrote his name Brumback, and July
25, 1822, m Frutilda Bearnes, b March 2, 1805; dau George and Catharine
(Sigler) Bearnes of Hog Run, Licking Co., 0. Frutilda d July 3, 1891, aged
86, and was interred in the family vault at Van Wert, O.
Frutilda (Bearnes) Brumback was thus left a widow at age 28, with a
family of six small children, four girls and two boys, the eldest ten years old,
and the two boys only six and four years old respectively. They inherited
from the husband and father forty acres of wild land with a cabin upon it,
near Johnstown, 0. Only a small portion of this land was cleared, and the
problem of subsistence was one of the most serious character for the widow lo
meet. She showed herself equal to the occasion, and by strict economy and
wise management succeeded in bringing up her family to mature age, with the
exception of the elder boy George5 [D94], who died at the age of nineteen.
The struggle for a living in those early pioneer days in Ohio was most
strenuous, and many were the times when the family subsisted for days on
cornmeal and potatoes. Although the good mother Frutilda had only a lim-
ited education, she realized the desirability of educating her children, and
assisted them to get the common school education afforded in those days. She
also trained her girls in all that goes to make good wives and mothers, so that
they all married well and reared children who have been a credit to their ances-
.try. The boy, [D95] John Sanford5, who handed down the family name,
although starting with such limited advantages, became "a man among ten
thousand," with a career so successful that it is set forth at length elsewhere in
this publication.
Children (6) :
[D91] + Melinda5, b July 23, 1823; d July 4, 1889.
[D92] + Nancy5, b Sept. 4, 1824; d April 22, 1882.
[D93] + Elizabeth5, b Nov. 4, 1825; d Sept. 13, 1889.
[D94] George6, b July 28, 1827 ; d April 8, 1846; unm.
[D95] + John Sanford8, b March 4, 1829; d Dec. 11, 1897.
[D96] + Catharine5, b Feb. 1, 1833; d June 19, 1901.
[D29] HENRY* BRUMBACH ([D8] John3, same ancestry as [D24]),
b March 11, 1802; m Lizzie Pitzer.
[D30] JOHN4 BRUMBACK ([D8] John3, same ancestry as [D24]), 6
Feb. 3, 1808, on the ancestral farm in Shenandoah Co. (later Page), Va. ; in
1819 his mother, brother [D29] Henry4, and himself went to Licking Co., O.,
284
BRUMBACH FAMILIES
where they rented a tract of land. The father, [D8] John3, joined his family
three years later and rented a blacksmith shop, in which father and son worked
until the latter was twenty years old. May 8, 1828, [D30] John* m (1)
Rebecca Davis, b April 20, 1809, and d July 4, 1835; dau Samuel and Mary
Davis.
After marriage he settled on the farm of his father-in-law, 5 miles south
of Newark, O., and in three years purchased the same, paying $8 per acre for it.
For several years he conducted a small Blacksmith shop upon the farm, also
attending to the farming. Owing to a trouble with his shoulder, he abandoned
blacksmithing and thereafter gave his entire time to tilling the soil and to
stock raising. He gradually acquired 570 acres of excellent land.
"In educational affairs Mr. Brumback has always maintained a deep inter-
est. Having had no advantages in his youth, he has always been especially
desirous that his children should have the best opportunities for gaining a
practical education. They have amply repaid his efforts in their behalf, as
they are well educated men and women, who are highly respected in their sev-
eral communities. For seven years he was Comr. of Licking Co., and for one
term served as J. P. While not a member of any denomination, he is in sym-
pathy with the work of the churches, and was a liberal contributor to the
support of the gospel." *
Aug. 28, 1837, John* m (2) Sarah Arm Essex, b Dec. 28, 1814, and d
Nov. 19, 1868; dau Isaac and Anna Smoke Essex.
Sept. 24, 1873, John4 m (3) Priscilla (Essex) Parkinson, widow of Wil-
liam Parkinson, and sister of his 2d w. Priscilla d Aug. or Sept., 1893 (no ch).
John4 d June 24, 1899, having retained his exceptional mental and physical
activity until his death.
Children by 1st m (3) :
[D231] + Jefferson5, b Feb. 7, 1829; d June 22, 1907.
[D232] + Mary Ann5, b July 18, 1831 ; d Jan. 10, 1879.
[D233] + Jeremiah5, b Sept. 16, 1833.
Children by 2d m (8) :
[D234] + Amanda5, b July 1, 1838; d July 10, 1884.
[D235] + Henry5, b March 28, 1840.
[D236] + Elizabeth5, b May 28, 1842.
[D237] -f Artemisia5, b June 17, 1844.
[D238] + Rebecca5, b March 29, 1847; unm.
[D239J + Marietta", M.D., b June 19, 1849.
•Memorial Record of Licking Co., O., 1H94, pp. 341-345.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BKUMBACH Si».r>
[D240] + Elma5, I Oct. 16, 1851 ; d Jan. 3, 1869.
[D241] + Newton N.5, M.D., b March 10, 1854.
[D32] JOHN4 BRUMBACK ([D10] Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2]
Widow1 Brumbach), b Oct. 29, 1795; d Jan. 12, 1877 (81 y. 12d.) ; Dec. 26,
1822, m Elizabeth Thomas, b Oct. 17, 1804; dau Richard Thomas of New-
market, Shenandoah Co., Va. ; they lived on a farm 8 miles south of Luray, Page
Co., Va., now occupied by [D104] Edward Trenton5 Brumback. John4 never
identified himself with any church; farmer; Dem. ; d Jan. 12, 1877, and his w. d
Dec. 23, 1893 ; both buried in the family burying ground.
"March, 1822, an account of what I gave my son John for a beginning
To one sorrel mare at $100.00
To one saddle at 15.00
To one shovel plough at 1.25
To one desk at 20.00
To iron ware at 7.20
To one writing desk at 4.00
To one bucket at .50
To one cow at 12.00
To two sows at . 9.00
To one feather bed at 20.00
To an old bellows and anvill 12.00
To an old wagon at 80.00
$230.95
HENRICH BRUMBACH."
Children (9) :
[D 97] + Richard Thomas5, b Feb. 5, 1825.
[D 98] + David Hershberger5, M.D., b April 28, 1827.
[D 99] + Henry Franklin5, b June 5, 1829.
[D100] + Mary Elizabeth5, b Feb. 1, 1832.
[D101] + Ann Eliza5, b April 16, 1834.
[D102] + Frances Amanda5, b May 1, 1837.
[D103] + John Benton5, M.D., b Nov. 20, 1839.
[D104] + Edward Trenton5, b April 8, 1842.
[D105] + Martha Washington8, b Dec. 25, 1847.
[D33] SUSANNAH4 BRUMBACK ([D10] Henry3, same ancestry as
'iOO BRUMBACH FAMILIES
[D32]), b March 23, 1797; d Aug. 13, 1890 (93-4-10) ; baptized 1825; on her
18th birthday m (1) David Hershbcrger; the entire family are members Old
Sch. Bap. Ch. Susannah4 m (2) John R. Burner. She was confined to the
house during 5 years prior to her death, and to her bed 6 months, and amongst
her last words were: "I am only waiting for my appointed time to come; I am
ready and willing to go at any moment the summons comes." Mary Ann
(Burner) Huffman "unremittingly" cared for her in the last illness.
CMldren from 1st m (6), surname Hershberger:
i Henry Pendleton5; ii Mary Ann5; iii Barbara Ellen5; iv Andrew
Jackson5.
v Elizabeth Ann5, b May 4, 1825 ; d July 22, 1852 ; Dec. 16, 1841, m
Daniel Beaver (Luray, Va., 7 ch).
vi John David Silas5.
Children from 9.d m (2), surname Burner:
vii Jacob Franklin5.
viii Frances Virginia5.
[D34] ANNA4 BRUMBACK ([D10] Henry3, same ancestry as [D32]),
6 Dec. 19, 1798; Aug. 10, 1820, m Christian or Christopher Keyset, a Baptist
minister; lived and d in Page Co., Va.
Children (9), surname Keyset:
i Mary Catharine5; ii Elizabeth Ann5; iii Sarah Ann5; iv John Ander-
son5 ; v Rebecca5 ; vi Abigail Caroline5 ; vii Henry Marcellus5 ; viii
Emily5 ; ix Pamilia Margaret5.
[D35] BARBARA4 BRUMBACK ([D10] Henry3, same ancestry as
[D32]), b May 15, 1800; Dec. 27, 1822, m William Follis Wood; lived in
Page Co., Va., and later moved to Mo.
Children (8), surname Wood:
i Sarah Ann5; ii Benjamin Franklin5; iii Mary Elizabeth5; iv Susannah
Nancy6; v Frances5; vi William Henry5; vii Elizabeth Ann5; viii
Jacob Follis5.
[D36] SAMUEL4 BRUMBACK ([D10] Henry3, same ancestry as
[D32]), b July 22, 1802, near Luray, Page Co., Va. ; 1824 m Catharine Gtove,
dau Christian and Mary (Gochcnour) Grove, and bro of Emanuel Grove, who
m [D42] + Frances4' Brumback. [See D10 — "Grove Families in Va."]
Samuel4 was a farmer ; Dem. ; member Prim. Bap. Ch. ; address, Luray, Va.,
R. R.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BKUMBACH 287
Children (7) :
[D158] + William Henry5, b 1834; d 1906.
[D159] Mary Susan5 ; m Richard Deal.
[D160] Isaac Newton5; killed in Brandy Station fight, 1863.
[D161] Barbara Ann5.
[D162] Joseph Christian5 ; m Barbara Rothgeb.
[D163] James K. Polk5; m Ella Burnt.
[D164] George IVf. Dallas5 ; m Luzett Strickler.
[D38] ELIZABETH4 BRUMBACK ([D10] Henry3, same ancestry as
[D32]), b April 19, 1807; April 12, 1826, m Isaac Stover; they lived and d in
Page Co., Va.
Children (10), surname Stover:
i Samuel Henry3 ; ii Daniel5 ; iii Mary Jane6 ; iv Joseph Franklin5 ; v Ann
Eliza6 ; vi John William5 ; vii Frances Rebecca5 ; viii David Stickley6 ;
ix Martha Ellen5 ; x Charles6.
[D39] JACOB4 BRUMBACK ([D10] Henry3, same ancestry as [D32]),
6 near Luray, Va., in 1809; Feb. 2, 1835, m Nancy Grove, b Nov. 5, 1814, in
the same locality; dau Samuel and Mary (Lionberger) Grove. [See D10 —
"Grove Families in Va."] In the autumn of 1835 they moved near to Carthage,
Hancock Co., 111., accompanied by her father and his family, using wagons, and
were six weeks on the way. He actively farmed until his d Jan., 1853; his w. d
April 28, 1905.
Children (8) :
[D217] Joseph Samuel5, b 1836 ; d 1845.
[D218] + Thomas Benton6, b March 4, 1838; d April 18, 1894.
[D219] + Henry Pendleton5, b March 14, 1840; d June 27, 1900.
[D220] + Mary Ellen5, b June 4, 1842.
[D221] Susan Frances5, b 1844; d 1853.
[D222] + Emily Elizabeth5, b July 31, 1846.
[D223] John William6, b 1849; d Oct. 23, 1860.
[D224] + Laura Ann5, b Feb. 12, 1851.
[D40] JOSEPH4 BRUMBACK ([D10] Henry3, same ancestry as
[D32]), b in Page Co., Va., Oct. 4, 1810; m Christena Huffman, of Hawkeville,
same county, b Oct. 2, 1816; Oct., 1843, moved to Frederick Co., Va., where he
purchased the "Dr. Carr farm" of 240 acres and other lands ; Dem. ; Bap. ;
d Feb. 19, 1874, at Fawcett Gap, Va.
BHUMBACH FAMILIES
'The Brumback Family."
"The handsome estate adjoining the Pitman home, owned by this family,
justifies a brief mention -i — | — h The family belongs to the Colonial settlers,
but their first settlement was in old Frederick County, now Page. Joseph
Brumback -f- + made his home where his son Jacob [D243] now lives, being
the old Carr homestead. There he reared his family and spent a long and
useful life. He was Justice of the Peace for several terms. -\ — | — \~ Dr. Isaac
Milton5 Brumback [D246], living in the same neighborhood ('on the Cedar
Creek Grade,' p. 482), is well known. He has one son, a physician, and also
several (other) children." *
"The Glebe, often called the Glade, was a celebrated tract of land lying
on the west side of the old Cartmell and Froman roads. One part of it is
owned by Mr. Andrew Brumback. This tract occasioned much trouble. When
the first Vestry was formed in Frederick Co., a certain survey was designated
as the Glebe land, to be known as the property of the Established Church
(Episcopal). All revenues to be for the use of the vestry towards the 'living of
the Minister.' In 1754 Nathaniel Carr obtained a grant from Fairfax, and
located where the old Pitman property is now seen. Later on he built a house
where Jacob Brumback now lives. Carr's grant lapped over the Glebe. He
and the vestry compromised, Carr paying a nominal rent, and was the virtual
owner. He sold a portion of his grant and included part of the Glebe to
Peter Gilham in 1777. At this time the vestry -was so demoralized by changed
conditions in their church, brought about by the war then in progress, that the
tenants were forgotten ; and the Glebe was regarded for many years as the
property of the Gilham estate. Titles to the Glebe were disputed for many
years. Col. Carr, as he was called, retained over 1,200 acres of land at a cost
of one dollar per acre. Several well-known homesteads were founded from this
tract.""
Children (10) :
[D242] Mary Ann E.5, b July 4, 1838; d Feb. 4, 1879; m Joseph Snapp.
[D243] + Jacob Henry Francis6, b Nov. 22, 1839.
[D244] + Joseph Benton5, b Nov. 22, 1842.
[D245] James Dallas8, b Nov. 10, 1844; d Sept. 8, 1868; unm.
[D246] + Isaac Milton5, M.D., b Sept. 27, 1846.
[D247] Andrew Jackson5, b Oct. 20, 1849 ; m Henrietta Newell.
[D248] Franklin Pierce5, b March 13, 1853; in Kate Hershey (2 s d y).
[D41] MARY4 BRUMBACK ([D10] Henry3, same ancestry as [D32]),
■"Shenandoah Valley Pioneers and Their Descendants — Cartmell, pp. 115, 292, 482 and 493.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH Zii\)
b Aug. 12, 1812; d Oct. 2, 1894; April 26, 1832, m John Grove, b Feb. 15,
1810; d Sept. 13, 1886; s Samuel and Mary (Lionberger) Grove. [See D10—
"Grove Families in Va."]
"My daughter Polly was married on the 26th April, 1832. An account
of what I gave her for a beginning in the world.
To two feather beds 1 French bed stead $45.00
To two cows and one heifer 30.00
To one Bureau at 12.00
To one walnut chest at 5.00
To one saddle at 18.00
To one mare at 60.00
To one washing tub & one butter churn 3.25
To two buckets at ' 1.00
To one iron kettle & other ware 13.061/4
To one sheep at 7.00
To one set of ladles 2.00
1836 To one hundred Dollars 100.00
$296.3114
Dec. 22nd,1839 To ten Dollars paid in cash 10.00
$306.3114
Aug. 28th,1841 To one hundred and seventy-five dollars
by Emanuel Grove 175.00
$481.8114
To amt property purchased at my sale 2d
Sept. 1843 39.19
$520.5014
Mr. Grove was a fanner, and the family lived near Luray, now Page Co.,
Virginia.
Children (12), surname Grove:
1 Samuel Henry8, d; m Eliza Grove.
ii Andrew Jackson5, d y.
iii John Pendleton5, b Oct. 9, 183.5 ; m Lucy Rebecca Vamer, b Mch. 6,
1842; dau Ambrose Booten and Frances Eleanor Varner. He is
v. p. Valley Natl. Bank, Luray, Va.
290 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Children (8) :
(1) Elenor Mary0, b Mch. 13, 1865.
(2) Frank Green, b June 29, 1866.
(3) Annie Eliza', b June 29, 1868.
(4) William Ambrose, b Oct. 21, 1872.
(5) John Gill, b July 23, 1876.
(6) Clark, b May 1, 1880.
(7) Burnam, b May 1, 1880.
(8) Pearl Lillian, b Jan. 21, 1883.
iv Joseph Martin, b Mch. 23, 1837; Aug. 25, 1869, m Martha Broy;
ad. Dun Loring, Va.
v David Franklin5, b June 6, 1838 ; d; m Mary Susan Varner, b May 26,
1845 ; dau Joseph and Mary (Huffman) Varner.
Son: (1) David Charles6, b Cooper Co., Mo., June 26, 1865; m
Alice Grey Limberger, b Sept. 9, 1865; dau Sam-
uel J. and Susan (Huffman) Limberger; contrac-
tor and builder; ad., Otterville, Mo. (2 ch.).
vi Mary Frances, b Oct. 15, 1839; d Sept. 18, 1892; unm.
vii Jacob Benton, b Aug. 6, 1842; d Aug. 12, 1870; unm.
. viii Sarah Jane, b June 16, 1844; unm.
ix Susan Isabella, b 1845; unm.
x Martha Ann, b June 20, 1847 ; d Aug. 20, 1875 ; m Benjamin Gray-
son; d (1 dau).
xi Emma Victoria, b Oct. 20, 1850; m John W. Spitler, b 1849; d 1897.
xii Ida Marcellus, b Jan. 19, 1851 ; d Mch. 26, 1886; m David Spitler, b
1847 ; bro. of John W. Spitler.
[D42] FRANCES* BRUMBACK ([D10] Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2]
Widow1 Brumbach), b Jan. 30, 1814; March 7, 1833, m Emanuel Grove, b
Sept. 12, 1812; s Christian and Mary (Gochenour) Grove. [See D10 — "Grove
Families in Va."] Mr. Grove was a merchant; Dem. ; and lived at Luray, Va.,
where himself and w. were members of the Primitive Bap. Ch. Frances* d
June 20, 1880, and her husband d Jan. 20, 1890.
"My daughter Frances was married on the 7th March, 1833. An account
of what I gave her for a beginning in this world.
To two cows and one heifer $27.00
To two feather beds 1 French bedstead 45.00
•Miss Annie Eliza Grove, Luray, Va.. has furnished many facts, and searched various
cemeteries, etc., for accurate records.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH
To one gray mare at
85.00
To one walnut chest
5.00
To one Bureau at
12.00
To one washing tub
-2.00
To two buckets at
1.00
To one saddle at
16.00
To one set of ladles at
2.00
To one Large Iron kettle
6.00
To six window chairs at
8.00
To six sheep at
7.00
y., 1835
To fifty dollars cash
50.00
►., 1836
To note on B. Blackford
$36.12%
?., 1836
To thirteen dollars cash
13.87y2
50.00
$316.00
y. 28, 1841
To one hundred and seventy-five dollars
175.00
$491.00
To amt purchased at my sale
2d September 1842
24.75
To Iron ware
5.37V2
$521,121/2
HENRICH BRUMBACH."
These accounts were written by Henry3 [D10] in German, values being in
£, s. and d. ; and also in English, the latter being in $ and c. They are some-
what similar for each child, and Emanuel Grove seems to have made the final
entries in the later accounts.
Children (11), surname Grove:
i Mary Jane5, b July 30, 1834 ; m James R. Campbell.
ii Ann Eliza6, b June 30, 1836; d Aug., 1888; Oct., 1854, m [D98] +
David Hershbergcr Brumback, M.D.
Hi Susan Catharine5, b May 26, 1838 ; d May 20, 1911 ; m James R.
O'Neal.
iv Sarah Frances5, 6 June 27, 1840; d Dec. 26, 1897; m Joseph F.
Stover. [See D105.]
v Elizabeth Ann5, b July 18, 1842; d Feb. 26, 1910; Nov., 1870, m
George K. Fitch.
292 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
vi John William5, b Dec. 16, 1844; Nov., 1869, m (1) Eliza Jane
Koontz, who d 1874. Ch. (1): Minnie Ella6, m Hunter Oliver
Brubaker, Washington, D. C; (2) William Wallace6, d y.; 1874
he m (2) [D224] + Laura Ann* Brumback (4 ch).
vii Martha Ellen5, unm.
viii Charles Henry5, unm.
ix Virginia Edwena8, b Aug. 16, 1851 ; Feb., 1875, m John W. Ellison.
x Flora Lee5, unm.
xi Frank Wilburn6, M.D., 6 Nov. 12, 1855 ; Sept. 12, 1882, m Mary
Hershberger, dau Emanuel and Catherine Hershberger.
[D43] HENRY* BRUMBACK ([D10] Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2]
Widow1 Brumbach), b Nov. 4, 1816, 3y2 miles north of Luray, now Page Co.,
Va.; Feb. 4, 1841, m Mary Grove, b Jan. 9, 1823; dau Samuel and Mary
(Lionberger) Grove [See D10 — "Grove Families in Va."] ; farmer; Dem. ;
member Old School Baptist Ch. ; Mary d Oct. 13, 1881, and Henry* d Sept.
12, 1895 ; both buried upon the old home farm.
Children (10):
[D252] Samuel Henry5, b Aug. 19, 1843; d Nov. 13, 1851.
[D253] Andrew Jackson5, b April 15, 1845; d Feb. 2, 1897; m Florence
Grubbs (no ch).
[D254] John William5, b March 27, 1847; d Aug. 5, 1868; unm.
[D255] Mary Susan5, b June 19, 1849; d Jan. 15, 1868; unm.
[D256] + Joseph Martin5, b Oct. 4, 1851 ; unm.
[D257] + Charles Daniel5, b March 1, 1854.
[D258] Martha Ellen5, b May 27, 1856; d Sept. 1, 1897; unm.
[D259] Frances Elizabeth5, b March 4, 1858 ; unm.
[D260] Emma Florence5, b April 10, 1860; d Oct. 9, 1864.
[D261] Infant, b Oct. 24, 1862; d June 5, 1863.
[D44] ISAAC* BRUMBACH ([D12] David3, [D3] Henry2, [D2]
Widow1 Brumbach), b in Va. ; m Hannah "Bury."
One son reported:
[D107] Adam5 ; lived in "Pleasant Plain, Huntington Co., Ind." (no P. O.)
[D46] BENJAMIN* BRUMBACH ([D12] David3, [D2] Henry2, [D2]
Widow1 Brumbach), m Catharine "Hanze." He was living in February, 1892,
with his step-daughter, Mrs. E. J. Emfield, at Basil, Fairfield Co., 0., and then
said his grandparents and great-grandparents came from Germany, but that he
could not recall their names and had no records.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH 293
[D91] MELINDA5 BRUMBACK ([D27] David*, [D8] John8, [D3]
Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach), b July 23, 1823; d July 4, 1889; Aug. 9,
1840, m Orrin Bigelon:; they lived in Pierceton, Ind.
Children (2), surname Bigelow:
i Lorenzo6, b Aug. 15, 1841; d Dec. 10, 1910; unm.
ii Russell6, 6 Aug. 29, 1844; Nov. 16, 1865, m Hannah C. Turner; res.
of entire family, Van Wert, 0.
Children (2), surname Bigelow:
(1) Frank E.T, 6 Jan. 20, 1867 ; June 28, 1894, m Josephine E. Klotz.
(2) Charles L.7, b Sept. 16, 1872; May 28, 1894, m Jennie D. Hallh-
vritt.
[D92] NANCY5 BRUMBACK ([D27] David*, same ancestry as [D91]),
6 Sept. 4, 1824; d April 22, 1882; Dec. 4, 1842, m (1) George S. Pennell, d
April 29, 1851 ; Jan. 4, 1855, she m (2) Dr. H. N. Coomer; lived in Ashley, O.
Children by 1st m (2), surname Pennell:
i Spencer6, b Dec. 9, 1844; d May 10, 1873; unm.
ii Frutilda6, b Dec. 2, 1849; d Oct. 27, 1909; Nov. 11, 1873, m Robert
Harroun.
Children (3), surname Harroun:
(1) Harry7, b Aug. 23, 1875.
(2) Wyley7, b June 17, 1877.
(3) Frank7, b Sept. 20, 1881.
Son by Znd m, surname Coomer:
iii Harry6, b March 14, 1865 ; in Lizzie Trindle.
[D93] ELIZABETH5 BRUMBACK ([D27] David*, same ancestry as
[D91]), b Nov. 4, 1825; d Sept. 13, 1889; Aug. 17, 1843, at Johnstown, O.,
m William Bateman Belknap, b Feb. 2, 1819; d May 11, 1903; s Forest and
Sarah (Bateman) Belknap; lived in Ashley, O.
Children (4), surname Belknap:
i Oressa V.6, b April 21, 1846; d March 30, 1865; unm.
ii David G.6, b May 3, 1849; d April 22, 1889; in Minerva Atcheson,
b Oct. 2, 1853 ; dau Windsor and Maria (Kiser) Atcheson; lived
in Columbus, O.
Children (6). surname Belknap:
(1) Maud Helen7, b Nov. 14, 1875; m William S. Harley; resides
Columbus, O.
(2) Windsor7, b Aug. 21, 1877; d Oct. 13, 1889.
(8) William David7, b Sept. 22, 1879; May 19, 1901, m Elizabeth C.
Forrester; resides Columbus, O.
294 BRUJIBACH FAMILIES
(4) Charles Rigby7, b Feb. 23, 1882.
(5) Claud Ewing7, h Feb. 15, 1885.
(6) Sherman7, 6 Aug. 5, 1887 ; d May 5, 1889.
[D95] JOHN SANFORD5 BRUMBACK ([D27] David4, same ancestry
as [D91]), b March 4, 1829: d Dec. 11, 1897, and was buried in the family
vault built by himself at Van Wert, Van Wert Co., 0. He was a remarkable
man. Having been brought up by a widowed mother under the most trying
circumstances, he was trained to a life of frugality and taught from childhood
how to battle with the world. Being compelled from boyhood to depend upon
himself and to labor for those he loved, he was one of those strong, self-reliant,
generous men who win the affection of those who know them and make the world
better for their having lived.
John Sanford early showed such self-reliance, sagacity and good judg-
ment that at ten years of age he plowed the fields, and at fourteen attended to
all the family's financial affairs. At eighteen, with only fifty dollars' capital,
he succeeded in obtaining credit sufficient to open a country store in Ashley, 0.
In this he was so successful that at the end of five years he had accumulated
two or three thousand dollars, with an income to justify his getting married.
May 26,' 1852, at Ashley, Delaware Co., O., he m Ellen Perlena Purmort,
b Aug. 10, 1832, at Jay, N. Y., and a school teacher at the former place; dau
of Minor and Perlena Nettleton. Her father was s of Joshua and Eunice
(Walworth) Purmort, Joshua Purmort being a descendant of New England
ancestors of that name, and his w Eunice Walworth being a descendant of the
old New England Walworth family.*
The Purmort Genealogy gives the following reference to her life:"
"Ellen Purmort, born at Jay, N. Y., August 10, 1832. She was the
oldest child of Minor No. 45 and Perlena Nettleton, his wife. She went with
them to Kempville, Canada, when eight years old, and later to Berlin, Dela-
ware County, Ohio, in the summer of 1847. She taught a term or two of
6chool at Berlin, and became noted as the little teacher who could manage the
rude, rough boys. Upon the death of her mother in 1850 the care and re-
sponsibility of the large family fell upon her young shoulders, which burden
she kindly and successfully assumed for two years. As the oldest in the large
family of children, she had passed through all the trials and burdens of her
parents in their losses and removals and sad experiences, yet she kept a happy
heart and was her father's helper in those heavy years. On May 27, 1852, at
•The Walworths of America, pp. 60, 73. By Clarence A. Walworth. Published by Weed-
Parsons Co., Albany, 1897.
•Purmort Genealogy, pp. 69, 117. By Chas. H. Purmort, D. D. Published by The
Homestead Company, Dcs Moines, Iowa, 1907.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BKUMBACH 295
Ashley, Delaware County, Ohio, she was married to John Sanford Brumback,
a merchant at Ashley. Owing to poor health of her husband, they moved on a
farm on the Old State Road north of Worthington, Ohio, where they lived for
two years. They then moved to Casey, Clark County, Illinois, where Mr.
Brumback again engaged in mercantile business and succeeded very well. In
the spring of 1852 they moved to Van Wert, Ohio, a new and undeveloped
country at that time, and there they made their home and have lived ever since.
Mr. Brumback was a shrewd, thrifty business man, and becitine at Van Wert a
man of influence and wealth. Beginning as a poor boy, he made his way up
the ladder to a noted financial success."
The loving and sacrificing nature of Mrs. Brumback and her husband was
well shown when her parents died shortly after her marriage, and they took into
their own home her five young brothers and sisters, for whom she and her good
husband made a home and brought up two of them as their own children to
lives of usefulness. What this meant in the early days when the wife of a
household did most of her own work can hardly be appreciated in these days of
labor-saving appliances and small families.
When her husband moved to the farm, he employed two and sometimes
three or four farm hands to help him on the farm. Mrs. Brumback did most
of the housework and had a hired girl to help her only part of the time. She
tells how she would bake six loaves of bread a day for the large family of seven
and hired help, and that they would eat a whole sheep in three or four days.
About this time her eldest son, Orville, was born, so that the young wife's
life was not an easy one ; but she was happy and uncomplaining, and her untir-
ing efforts to help her husband doubtless brought the good health that now
rewards her with a happy old age.
One of those unselfish, self-sacrificing characters who think of others more
than of themselves, she was a loving, faithful mother, and an unfailing inspira-
tion and helpmate to her good husband until his death. It was her wise
counsel and frugality that enabled him to accumulate his ample fortune. The
fact is that few men who start in life without a fortune ever succeed in acquir-
ing one unless they have wives to help them who are willing to work and econo-
mize. Certainly none do when the fortune comes through safe business methods
without speculation. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Brumback were a happy, congenial
pair, and the world helped them because they helped themselves — by living
sober, prudent, industrious lives. They lived as a husband and wife should —
she as an unfailing inspiration and helpmate to the husband, and he a loving,
tender husband to the wife.
In 1858 he removed to Casey, Clark Co., 111., where he again embarked in
a country store business with such success that when in the spring of 1862 he
BRUMBACH FAMILIES
moved his family to Van Wert, O., he brought with him $5,000 in gold which
he and his good wife had accumulated by careful economy.
Van Wert County was then a new and thinly settled country. Mr. Brum-
back embarked in the dry goods business, and used such good judgment and
so won the confidence of the people and made such wise investments, that he
gradually increased his fortune until in 1884 he sold out his dry goods business
and became president of the Van Wert National Bank.
As a banker Mr. Brumback was careful, conservative and withal progres-
sive. He became well known all over Northwestern Ohio, and became one of
the leading citizens of that section. He helped create and finance many enter-
prises of great value to the people, notably the Cincinnati, Jackson & Macki-
naw Railway (now part of the Big Four system), which he undertook when it
seemed Ohio was about to lose this valuable adjunct to its prosperity. He
never was identified with a failure, and so when he took hold the people knew
it would be a success, and gave it the hearty assistance it so greatly needed.
Mr. Brumback was prominent in many other large enterprises in Northwestern
Ohio, such as The Central Manufacturers' Insurance Company, and a Toledo
Street Railway Company, which he likewise started on the road of prosperity
when collapse was imminent to the great loss and damage of large numbers of
people.
Space forbids further details of Mr. Brumback's large and active business
career. It is sufficient to say that seldom has any man ever carried on a more
upright business career, and no man ever more enjoyed the entire confidence
of the people.
In his later years Mr. Brumback's generous heart, always seeking to do
good for his fellowmen, prompted him to found a public library for his native
town. It was before Mr. Carnegie had entered upon his library career, and
the idea of building and donating a public library building was not so common
then as now. Mr. Brumback, after consulting with the members of his family
and being encouraged by them, had plans prepared for a fine library building
to be located in a particularly beautiful park in Van Wert ; but when the plans
were about perfected he was taken seriously sick and shortly died. Find-
ing he would not be able to carry out his library plans, he called his son Or-
ville6, a lawyer in Toledo, to his home in Van Wert, and there after fully dis-
cussing the project with the members of his family, his will was drawn, provid-
ing for a library that would forever be a monument to the Brumback name.
But even in so important a matter as this the loving, sympathetic, self-
sacrificing heart of the man was shown by the fact that he ordered his will so
drawn that any one of the heirs could defeat the project if not willing to join
in the expense.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACII 297
Another feature of the will is the unique idea, undoubtedly original with
Mr. Brumback, of having the library benefits extended to the whole county, so
that the country folks as well as the town folks could reap the benefits. This
idea has been carried out with the greatest success, and the Brumback Library
has Ihe proud distinction of being the first County Library ever inaugurated.
At this date (December, 1910) the library has fifteen sub-stations, located in
different parts of Van Wert County, bringing the books within walking dis-
tance of all the farmers' homes. A small salary is paid to each person having
charge of a sub-station, and books are delivered at each station in traveling
boxes, which contain 125 books each. They start at Station No. 1, and in
turn are sent to each of the other stations before being returned to the Central
Library. The school teachers over the county, some fifty in number, are also
supplied with books for their pupils, and annually circulate a large number
of instructive books among the children. The interest taken by the country
people and benefits they derive are shown by the great number of books drawn
from the sub-stations.
The terms of the will under which the Brumback Library was built are of
6uch interest that it is given in full:
LAST WILL OF [D95J JOHN SANFORD5 BRUMBACK.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, J. S. Brumback, of Van
Wert, Ohio, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament.
It is my will and I do give and devise and bequeath all my property, both
real and personal, as follows :
Item 1. I do give, devise and bequeath all my property, both real and
personal and mixed, to my dear wife, Ellen P. Brumback, so long as she may
live, she to have and enjoy all the income from the same so long as she may
live. If it becomes necessary for her comfort and best welfare to use any part
of the principal it is my will that she may do so in so far as it may be abso-
lutely necessary for her personal comfort and best welfare.
The foregoing bequest and devise to my said beloved wife to be in lieu of
her dower estate in my property.
It is my further will and devise that my said wife leave the management
and control of all my said property to my living children (a majority con-
trolling), so long as they profitably manage the same.
Item 2. I do give, devise and bequeath to my dear children, Orville S.
Brumback, David L. Brumback, Estelle B. Reed, and Saida M. Brumback,
per stirpes, all my property, both real, personal and mixed, in fee simple and
X90 BEUMBACH FAMILIES
absolutely, subject, however, to the life estate of my dear wife, Ellen P. Brum-
back, and conditions thereof as contained in Item I.
Any notes that I hold against any of my said children by way of advance-
ment to them to be taken out of his or her respective share (without interest).
Item 3. Feeling a great regard for my fellow townsmen of Van Wert,
Ohio, and affection for the said city, in which I have spent so many happy
years of my life, I have long contemplated a gift to them of a Library Building
as a token of my affection and regard. . In that behalf I have had plans pre-
pared for such a building, but owing to the condition of my health have not
been permitted to enter upon its construction. It is my will and desire that my
said dear wife and children expend sufficient of my estate willed to them in
Items 1 and 2 to carry out my wishes known to them by the erection and gift
of a library building, something after the plans and designs I have had pre-
pared for that purpose; Provided and this item is upon the express condition,
that my said wife and children can make arrangements satisfactory to them
with the said City of Van Wert, or if they desire and think best, with Van Wert
County, for a location for said building and the maintenance of the library to
be placed therein.
Item 4. It is my will that my said dear wife and children, or so many of
them as may desire to qualify, act as executors of my estate, without giving
bond or having any appraisement thereof. I know they will not fail to carry
out my wishes herein stated, whether sufficiently stated in law or not. .
In witness whereof, I, the said J. S. Brumback, have hereunto set my name
and do declare and publish this instrument as my last will at Van Wert, Ohio,
this the 29th day of March, A. D. 1897.
J. S. BRUMBACK. [Seal]
When, after Mr. Brumback's death (Dec. 11, 1897) the heirs came to
arrange a contract with the County of Van Wert for the maintenance of the
library after it was started, it was found there was no law in Ohio under which
a contract could be executed. This afforded an excellent pretext for the heirs
or any one of them to have declined to go further, but they all inherited a good
deal of the Brumback loyalty, and so set about it to get a law enacted to give
the County Commissioners power to act. Orville S.G Brumback prepared a
bill to introduce in the Legislature, and, with the assistance of prominent men
all over the State, the Van Wert people succeeded in having it enacted into a
law as follows :
A BILL
To supplement Section 891 of the Revised Statutes of Ohio, so as to provide for the accept-
ance of Bequests, Donations, and Gifts for l'ublic Libraries, and to Equip and Maintain
the same.
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Section I. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio, that Sction 891,
of the Revised Statutes of Ohio, be supplemented so as to read as follows:
Section 891 (a). The .Commissioners may receive a bequest, donation, or gift of s build-
ing, or property wherewith to construct a building for a County Public Library in the
county-seat of the county; and may enter into an agreement on behalf of the county to
provide and maintain a Public Library therein. Any county accepting such bequest, donation
or gift shall be bound to faithfully carry out the agreement so made to provide and main-
tain such Library.
Section 2. The Commissioners of any such county are hereby authorized, at the March
or June session each year, to levy a tax of not exceeding one mill on each dollar of taxable
property of such county, and the fund derived from such levy shall constitute a special fund
to be known as Library Fund, and shall be used for no purpose other than is contemplated
In this section.
Section 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. — (Sec.
93, Ohio Laws, 355.)
The next step was to accomplish an agreement with the County Com-
missioners that would forever insure the maintenance of the library upon a
broad basis and provide ample funds for carrying it on in a way to enable it to
accomplish all that such a library ought to accomplish. How the negotiations
were carried on to this end, and the terms of the contract as finally agreed to,
is best told by The Van Wert Republican, in its issue of Thursday, July 28,
1898:
THE BRUMBACK'S MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Offered the People of Van Wert County. Conditions Upon Which This Great Gift Is Made.
"For several months, those who have the welfare of Van Wert County people at heart,
have been anxiously inquiring what was being done toward accepting the late J. S. Brum-
back's magnificent gift to the county of a fine library building. Owing to the absence of
Hon. O. S. Brumback in the West, the matter was delayed somewhat, and' nothing was done
until his return. The heirs have now submitted to the citizens of Van Wert County a
contract, and, upon the signing of which, they are prepared to proceed to erect and furnish
a Public Library building that any county in the State may feel proud of, costing upward
of $50,000 to be presented to the county of Van Wert free of all incumbrances. The heirs
of the late J. S. Brumback, desiring that his liberal gift should be of a personal benefit to
every person in the county, have wisely determined to offer it to the entire county. The
only condition they make is that first, the representatives of the people of the county and
the Board of County Commissioners enter into an agreement to care for the building after
they have received it. The town council of Van Wert is asked to enter into the contract,
inasmuch as they control in part, the proposed site, the Second Ward park. Let it be
distinctly understood that the town of Van Wert has never had the offer of this magnificent
gift, does not now, and we fear never will, only in common with the county. The heirs have
concluded to offer it to 30,000 people and not limit its benefits to 8,000. The Van Wert
Library Association is ready to donate its little library of nearly 2,000 volumes as well a»
other properties as a starter for a good county library. We understand if the offer is ac-
cepted and the building erected, that local librarians will be appointed in every district in
the county and that the rules and regulations will be made such that the people living in the
remotest part of the county may borrow just as many books to read at their homes as those
living nearest the building.
The progressive farmers of our county have already, at their meetings, expressed their
readiness to accept so generous a gift, and are willing to pay their mite to maintain the
building. Copy of the contract given below has been presented the Ladies' Library Associa-
tion, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Common Council of Van Wert. There is
no reason whatever why any member of these bodies should hesitate to sign the contract on
behalf of the people. We fear this may be the last opportunity to accept or reject, and if
they fail to sign the contract Van Wert county people may forever lose the privilege of
receiving a gift, which if accepted, will be greatly appreciated not only by the present genera-
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tion, but thousands yet to be, will express their gratitude for so great an inheritance. We
look for prompt action to be taken in the matter, and it is a settled fact that all who bend
their efforts to secure such a gift for Van Wert county will be forever considered as bene-
factors of the people of our county.
Van Wert, Ohio, July 16, 1898.
To the Ladies' Library Association, the Board of County Commissioners of Van Wert County,
Ohio, and the Common Council of The City of Van Wert, Ohio.
Ladies and Gentlemen: —
To carry out the will of the late J. S. Brumback, we hand you herewith a copy of an
agreement we have prepared providing for the construction of a Library Building in the
Second Ward Park of Van Wert, Ohio, and for the maintenance therein of a free public
library for the benefit of the citizens of Van Wert County, Ohio.
We have endeavored by the terms of the contract to insure the success of the library when
the building is erected in accordance with the designs which Mr. Brumback had prepared for it.
We request that your respective bodies give the matter your early consideration and
advise us if the terms meet your approval.
We believe such a library will prove so great a success that other counties in the State
will in a few years acquire like institutions.
Assuring you of our desire to facilitate the project in erery reasonable way, we remain,
sincerely yours,
Eilen P. Brumback,
Ohville S. BarMBACK,
David L. Brumback,
Estei.i.e B. Reed,
Saida M. Bhlmback.
AGREEMENT.
Whereas, The will of the late J. S. Brumback provides as follows:
"Feeling a great regard for my fellow townsmen of Van Wert, Ohio, and affection
for the said city, in which I have spent so many happy years of my life, I have long con-
templated a gift to them of a library building as a token of my affection and regard. In
that behalf I have had plans prepared for such a building, but owing to the condition of
my health have not been permitted to enter upon its construction. It is my will and desire
that my said dear wife and children expend sufficient of my estate willed to them in items
one and two to carry out my wishes known to them, by the erection and gift of a library
building, something after the plans and designs I have had prepared for that purpose;"
provided and this item is upon the express condition that my said wife and children can
make arrangements satisfactory to them with the said city of Van Wert, and if they desire
and think best, with Van Wert County, for a location for said building and the maintenance
of the Library to be placed therein."
And whereas. The heirs of the estate of the said J. S. Brumback are unanimous
In their desire to fully carry out his wishes as expressed in his will;
And whereas, A free public library would be of inestimable benefit to the people of Van
Wert County, Ohio, and afford to them, their children, and descendants most valuable privi-
leges and educational advantages;
Now, therefore, For the purpose of carrying out the will of the said J. S. Brumback,
to establish a free public library for the people of Van Wert County, Ohio, and to provide
for the proper equipment and maintenance thereof,
It is agreed bv and between Ellen P. Brumback, Orville S. Brumback, David L. Brum-
back, Estelle B. Reed, and Saida M. Brumback, heirs of the said J. S. Brumback, parties of
the first part, and H. H. Ludwig, Peter Knittle and II. G. Schtimm, County Commissioners
of Van Wert County, Ohio, and their successors in office, parties of the second part; and
the Ladies' Library' Association of Van Wert, Ohio, partv of the third part; and The
Village of Van Wert, Ohio, party of the fourth part, as follows, to-wit:
The parties of the first part do covenant and agree that they will with all reasonable
despatch build and construct a stone library building in the Second Ward Park of The
Village of Van Wert, Ohio, in first-class condition, substantially as shown in the drawings
which the said J. S. Brumback had made therefor in his lifetime, and will furnish the same
with the necessary furniture and heating apparatus, ready for use for the library to be
placed therein, as hereinafter provided.
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And the parties of the first part further agree to turn over and donate on behalf of the
said J. S. Brumback's estate said library building, so built and constructed, to the County
of Van Wert, Ohio, free of all encumbrances or charges thereon, to be held by said county
and used for library and educational purposes only.
In consideration of the receipt of the said library building and the donation thereof as
aforesaid to the County of Van Wert, Ohio,
The parties of the second part do covenant and agree for themselves and their suc-
cessors in office that the said Van Wert County will forever maintain and operate in said
building a free public library for the benefit of the citizens of the whole county. And in
that behalf do promise and agree that the Commissioners of said Van Wert County will
each year at their March or June session levy a tax as the Board of Trustees of said
library may designate not exceeding one-half a mill upon each dollnc of taxable property of
said Van Wert County, to form a library fund with which to so maintain and operate said
library. Said library fund so to be raised by said tax shall constitute a special fund in the
hands of the Treasurer of Van Wert County, Ohio, to be drawn upon only by the Board of
Trustees of said library as hereinafter provided.
Said parties of the second part further covenant and agree that the said parties of the
first part shall have full right and authority to enter upon the said Second Ward Park in
The Village of Van Wert, and there construct said building in compliance with the plans
and directions of the architect thereof with the right to occupy, grade, improve and em-
bellish said park as may be directed by the architect of said building.
The parties of the third part (a duly incorporated association under the laws of the
State of Ohio), in consideration of the construction and donation of said library building
by the parties of the first part, do covenant and agree that they will turn over and donate
to the free public library to be placed in said building all the books, furniture, money or
other personal property of said association, to be and become the property of the said
County Library.
And the party of the fourth part (a duly incorporated Village, and County Seat of Van
Wert County, Ohio), in consideration of the construction and donation of the said library
building by the parties of the first part, does covenant and agree that the said parties of the
first part shall have full permission to enter upon the said Second Ward Park in The
Village of Van Wert, Ohio, and there to construct said building, and to occupy, grade,
Improve and embellish said park as may be directed by the architect of said building.
It is further mutually covenanted and agreed by and between all the parties hereto
that the said County Library herein provided for shall be called the "Brumback Library."
It shall be managed and controlled by a non-partisan board of seven trustees, who shall be
appointed for a term of three years, and until their successors are duly appointed, as fol-
lows, to-wit: Two to be appointed by the parties of the first part or their descendants.
Three to be appointed by the parties of the second part or their successors, and two to be
appointed by the party of the third part.
Provided, that the first appointees shall hold office from the first day of February, 1899.
as follows, to-wit:
One of those to be appointed by the parties of the first part to hold office for one year,
and one for three years. One of those to be appointed by the parties of the second part or
their successors to hold office for one year, one for two years and one for three years. One
of those to be appointed by the party of the third part to hold office for one year, and one
for two years.
In case the parties of the first part or the parties of the third part shall fail for a
period of ninety days to make their respective appointments of Trustees from time to time,
then the Common Council of the party of the fourth part shall make such appointments.
The said trustees shall duly qualify by taking an oath of office to faithfully fulfill all
the duties of their positions to the best of their knowledge and ability during their respective
terms of office. They shall organize by the election of a President, Vice-President and
Secretary, who shall hold their offices for one year and until their successors are elected.
Said officers shall be elected by ballot at the first regular meeting of the Board after the
first day of February in each year. A majority of the whole Board being required to elect.
The President of the said Board of Trustee shall be President of the library, and it
shall be his duty as such to preside at all meetings of the Board, appoint all standing com-
mittees, and otherwise act as the executive head of the Board of Trustees and perform
such other duties as usually pertain to the office.
The Vice-President, in the absence of the President, shall perform his duties, and in case
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of death, removal or resignation shall perform the duties of the President until a President
is elected to serve for the unexpired time.
The Secretary shall keep accurate minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Trusties,
together with accurate accounts of all receipts and expenditures of moncv for and on behalf
of the library. He shall pay over to the County Treasurer of Van Wert County, each
months, for the benefit of the Library Fund, aU monies received by the library, and shall
take and keep on file for six years vouchers for all monies expended. He shall render a
complete and accurate financial statement of the library as shown by his books to the
parties of the second part on or before the end of each fiscal year, to'-wit: The first day
of February in each year; and perform such other duties as usually pertain to the office.
AU warrants on the County Treasurer of Van Wert County for payment of monies
out of the special Library Fund shall only be issued upon an aye and "nay vote of the
Board of Trustees entered' upon the minutes' and signed by the President of the Board and
countersigned by the Secretary. Four Trustees shall constitute a quorum of the Board,
but no appropriation shall be made or indebtedness incurred to an amount exceeding $1U0,
without the concurring vote of a majority of all members of the Board.
The Board of Trustees shall employ a Librarian and other necessary persons to properly
keep and carry on said Library and Library Building, and shall fix their reasonable com-
pensation. The term of office of all regular employes shall expire on the first day of March
of each year, and they shall be subject to removal at any time at the pleasure of" the Board
of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees shall prescribe such further rules and regulations for the direc-
tion and operation of the Library as they may deem advisable.
In evidence whereof witness the signatures of each and every of the parties hereto at
Van Wert, Ohio, this 16th day of July, A. D. 1898.
Ellen P. Bhcmback,
Orville S. Brumback,
David L. Brumback,
Estelle B. Reed,
Saida M. Brumback.
The proposition was duly accepted as stated by the Van Wert Bulletin
in its issue of August 1, 1898, as follows:
GIFT ACCEPTED.
The Brumback Library Building Will Be Erected. — The County Commissioners Give Unani-
mous Consent for Its Maintenance.
At the office of the Van Wert County Commissioners, on Saturday last, one of the most
Important meetings ever held in this county assembled and its acts have passed into history.
The proceedings will adorn a bright page. They are an honor to those who took part in
them. They secure to this county an educational distinction possessed by few in the State
and by no other county in the prosperous northwest. At the same time, they give to all,
old and young, in town and country, benefits which are an auxiliary to and in harmony and
*ympathy with our peerless public school system.
The County Commissioners, by this act, have honored themselves, have made a record
to which they can point with pride in all time to come, and which will grow in popularity us
the years roll on, by saying "Yes" — every man of the same opinion — to the proposition of
the heirs of the late John Sanford Brumback, to carry out a stipulation of the will of their
father, which provides for the gift to Van Wert County of a public library building, of
magnificent proportions, fully furnished and equipped for the purpose for which it is in-
tended— the home of a free public library. It is the most valuable gift ever bestowed upon
the citizens of Van Wert County, and will remain for all time a monument to the generosity
of the donor, an embellishment to our magnificent parks, a lasting benefit to every citizen
of the county.
The following account of the cornerstone laying appeared in the Toledo
Daily Blade Tuesday, July 18, 1899:
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THE BRUMBACK MEMORIAL.
Laying of the Cornerstone at Van Wert To-Day. — Beginning of the Beautiful Building for
the Brumback Memorial County Library.
[Special Ttlfriram to The Blade.]
Van Wert, O., July 18. — The cornerstone of the Brumback Memorial County Library, a
building that will cost §50,0C0, donated to the county of Van Wert by the late J. S. Brum-
back, president of the Van Wert National Bank, was laid to-day in Second Ward Park,
Van Wert. The ceremonies were conducted under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Ohio,
F. & A. M., Grand Master Nelson Williams acting as master of ceremonies.
The event was made a county affair in every particular. Every fraternal organization
in the county was well represented. A grand parade of lodges and citizens, headed by
several bands, marched and counter-marched through the principal streets of the city. It
was a grand spectacle, showing in a measure the appreciation of Van Wert County citizens
for a gift that any county in this rich country of ours might well feci proud of. The
exercises consisted of several selections by Heistand's band; prayer by Rev. J. A. Gordon;
oration by Rev. A. J. Fish; selections by Veneflocia Club; address by Hon. O. S. Brumback
of Toledo; proclamation by the Grand "Marshal ; prayer by the Grand Chaplain; presenta-
tion of a silver trowel to the Past Grand Master; invocation by the Worshipful Master;
Masonic ceremonies; lowering of the stone; laying of the same, and an oration by Grand
Master Nelson Williams. The ceremonies and exercises throughout were impressive and
grand.
One of the provisions of this magnificent gift was that it was to be maintained by the
county and every citizen in the county was to share equally of its benefits. A general law
was passed by the last legislature authorizing county commissioners to accept similar gifts
and empowering them to enter into a contract for the maintenance of the same by levying a
small tax on all the taxable property of the county.
The Brumback library will be one of the finest buildings for library purposes possessed
by an American city. No town in this great State of Ohio can equal it. It is erected
throughout of the most costly and lasting material, and is a lasting monument to its donor
and a grand memorial to the liberality and faithfulness of his heirs, who so nobly carry out
his wishes. The ceremonies held in the city of Van Wert to-day will long be remembered
by all who participated.
The address of Hon. O. S. Brumback, of Toledo, was as follows:
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends of Van Wert County: — There are occasions in the
affairs of men, of nations and of communities which mark epochs in their history. To-day
marks an epoch in the history of Van Wert County. Fifty years ago this county was a
primeval wilderness, inundated by water that had no sufficient outlet. This beautiful park
was formerly a swamp from the overflow of the neighboring stream, and even here where
we now stand I have, in my boyhood days, fished in summer waters, and in winter skated
on unyielding ice.
"It has only been by years of tireless toil and unremitting industry that Van Wert
County has been redeemed from swamp and beast and forest, until it has become the
garden spot of Ohio. When the genial summer sun kisses her loamy soil and the 'tears of
Nature' fall upon her fertile fields —
'Every clod feels a stir of might.
An instinct within it that reaches and towers.
And, groping blindly above it for light.
Climbs to a soul in grass and flowers.'
"With such a metamorphose to accomplish in the face of nature, with all the privations
consequent upon such work, it is little wonder the mass of the people have had but scanty
opportunity for higher education. The schoolhouses which dot the townships, and the church
spires towering amid the groves and meadows, all give proof that the people of Van Wert
County have been awake to the need of early education tempered with righteousness. But
It is reserved for to-day to inaugurate an era of the broadest education and the widest
culture for all the people.
"In laying the cornerstone of this library we are taking steps to place the knowledge and
wisdom of all the ages within the reach of the humblest citizen and his children.
"Edward Everett said: 'It is our common schools which give the key of knowledge to
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the mass of the people. Our common schools are important in the same wav as the common
air, the common rain, the common sunshine, invaluable for their commonness.'
"Carrying forward these beautiful analogies, we may well add, it is our public libraries
that form the repositories of knowledge, ready for the application of the key of knowledge.
Our public libraries are important in the same way as the public parks, the public high-
ways, the public government, invaluable for their publicity.
"The common school system can only afford a preparatory education for the youth of
our land. To utilize and make the most of that education is the work of a lifetime after
leaving the public schools. And here is where the public library opens wide its doors to
freely offer its treasures of learning.
"When Abraham Lincoln was a poor country boy yearning for that higher education by
which alone he could aspire to lead his fellowmen, his opportunities for acquiring knowledge
were so limited, it is almost miraculous he persevered in his purpose until he became the
savior of his country, the emancipator of a race.
"Alas, how many minds equally bright have become discouraged under such conditions
and given up a higher education through lack of opportunity!
"That the people of this country are willing to tax themselves for the growth and
maintenance of a library speaks volumes for their intelligence. It shows they realize that
just in proportion to the advantages offered will Van Wert County afford a desirable place
to live, and every acre of land and every piece of property thereby" proportionately increased
in value. It shows they realize that success in life comes "not from accident, but from intelli-
gent action based on the wisdom and experience of those who have lived before.
"The public library gathers the books in which are stored this wealth of human knowl-
edge; and there the people of every occupation, creed and profession can go to learn the
best method to accomplish the best results. It is not too much to say that under the inspira-
tion of such a work, under the inspiration of such an institution, generation after generation
will reap boundless benefit from the Brumback library.
"He whose name it bears was himself an example of what the poor country boy can
accomplish by high aspirations and intelligent, faithful industry. He himself realized" what
it was to be debarred from the higher education through lack of opportunity, and in the
liberality of his generous heart, with true philanthropy, he willed that Van "Wert County
boys and girls — the sons and daughters of his old friends and associates, should have oppor-
tunity second to none in the land. When that is accomplished, John Sanford Brumback '
will not have lived in vain.
"And when in the future under the beneficent example of Van Wert County other
counties in Ohio, yea, the counties of other States, shall have followed in our footsteps and
laid cornerstones of county libraries, to Van Wert County will belong the meed of praise
as leader in a glorious work. Though young in years, she will be among the foremost in
achievement.
"And when in the widening brotherhood of man, every one shall feel he is his brother's
keeper; when each shall know that all he is or can be he owes his fellowmen, and in return
stands charged with a debt of gratitude only to be repaid by the happiness he secures for
others; when all society realizes that by higher education, a better, nobler, broader civiliza-
tion can be attained, in which the happiness of each is best secured by the happiness of all;
then will come 'peace on earth, good will to men.' Then the era upon which we are now
entering of humanity for humanity will have accomplished its full fruition, and the corner-
stones of public libraries will not have been laid in vain.
"And each shall care for other.
And each to each shall bend,
To the poor a noble brother.
To the good an equal friend."
It took a year and a half to build and complete the library, and on New
Year's Day, 1901, it was ready to be dedicated. The following is the program
of the exercises :
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DEDICATORY EXERCISES OF THE BRUMBACK LIBRARY.
Presiding Officer Rev. Jaj. A. Gordon
Director of Music Wat. H. Hiestand
Music by Mollis' Orchestra and Hiestand's Band.
Music — "National Hymn" Geo. W. Warren
Chorus and Orchestra.
Invocation *. Rev. J. H. Fitzwater, D.D.
Music — "Inflammatus" Rossini
Solo and Chorus.
Address .'..Rev. P. P. Pope, D.D.
Music — Solo Chas. W. Clark, Chicago
Address of Presentation Hon. O. S. Brumback, Toledo
Address of Acceptance on Behalf of Board of Trustees Judge H. C. Glenn
Music — "Columbia" Dozitta
Chorus and Orchestra.
Dedicatory Prayer Rev. I. D. Worman
Music — Solo Chas. W. Clark
Address Hon. C. B. Galbreath. Columbus
Ohio State Librarian and President National Association of Librarians.
Music — "America" . .Orchestra, Chorus and Audience
Benediction Rev. D. B. Koenig
A reception will be held at the Library Building immediately following, also in the
evening. 'Weather permitting, Hiestand's Band will give an open air concert.
A full account of the dedicatory exercises was given in the Van Wert
Bulletin, issue of January 3, 1901, from which we print the opening para-
graphs, the Presentation Address and Address of Acceptance, as follows :
THE BRUMBACK LIBRARY.
Dedicated Tuesday, January 1, 1901.
An appreciative audience of grateful people filled every foot of space in the large
auditorium of the First M. E. Church, New Year's afternoon, to participate in the exercises
attendant on the dedication of the Brumback County Library Building — the grandest gift
ever bestowed upon the people of this county. Long before two o'clock, the time announced
the exercises would commence, standing room was at a premium. As we looked over the sea
of faces it was indeed a delight to notice not only the splendid representation of the citizens
of Van Wert, but also among the throng in large numbers the citizens of the various town-
ships of our county, for the library belongs to them as much as to the citizens of the town.
It was a day upon which the boy of the farm and the boy of the city alike cherished their
fondest hopes of having equal rights and privileges to enter the portals of a storehouse of
knowledge far grander and superior in every way than had the most ambitious ever expected
to enter.
Turn where you will from the Norman Conquest, along the whole course of English
history, and you will find the source of strength of the English-speaking race lies largely in
their love of" books; and so the habits of mind and of morals engendered in the citizens of
our county by their great love for the noblest and the best were never better demonstrated
than by their presence from every section of our county at the dedicatory exercises. They
all realize that books are the strength of individuals and nations.
All the time the Brumhack Library has been in course of construction the interest of the
people has increased, until to-day the splendid building bequeathed to the county through
the generosity of John Sanford Brumback is the pride of all, and as we review it all it is
no wonder that strangers from other States in the throng Tuesday afternoon and evening
wished that they, too, lived in this town and county to enjoy in the fullest measure the
benefits to be derived from such an institution.
The Rev. James A. Gordon, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, presided over the
exercises, and the splendid musical portion of the program was under the direction of W. H.
Hiestand, who conducted a mixed chorus, accompanied by Moebus' Orchestra. Hiestand's
Band played during the reception in the building in the evening. A very pleasing feature
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of the afternoon exercises was the two solos rendered by Mr. Charles W. Clark, a V«.n
Wert boy, who has delighted audiences at home and abroad. He is always welcomed home,
but never more cordially than this time, when he voluntarily came home to help our people
sing the songs of joy upon receiving such a handsome present on the dawn of the twentieth
century.
Rev. Gordon, in his introductory remarks, spoke as follows:
"Ladies and Gentlemen:—! do not believe that in all the world there will be a celebra-
tion of the new year, or the new century, more significant and typical of the spirit of
progress that marks the age than we are having here to-day. Here, where a hundred years
ago was an unbroken wilderness, the home of savages and wild beasts, we dedicate to-day a
temple of civilization and knowledge, noble in tint spirit that prompted it, classic in its
architectural beauty, and complete in all its appointments. As one who has been interested
in the library from its inception and who participated in the cornerstone laying, 1 rejoice in
this proud day for the people of Van Wert County. I have the honor "to introduce the
exercises of this afternoon. We have a rich and varied program and while it is somewhat
lengthy, this is an event which will never occur again, and I am sure you will all give patient
attention to the speakers."
Presentation Address by Hon. O. S. Brumback, of Toledo.
The following splendid address of presentation of the building by Hon. O. S. Brumback,
of Toledo, the eldest son of the generous donor, needs no word of commendation. Words are
inadequate to express the gratitude of our people and their feeling as they listened to the
revelations herein contained:
"Ladies and Gentlemen: — Men may come and men may go, but their thoughts inscribed
in books live after them. Books afford the true transmigration of souls, since in them the
minds of men live on long after their bodies have returned to dust. A library is a mausoleum
of the souls of great men and women who have lived on earth, and the open doors of a
public library are a standing invitation to enter and become acquainted with them. He
who accepts the invitation should tread lightly and with awe, for there the learning of the
ages awaits his call. The scintillating wit, the flights of eloquence, and the rhythmic pathos
of the human race there surround him; and there the hopes and fears, the sorrows and joys,
the failures and successes of mankind for centuries are portrayed to him who reads.
"The pleasure, the satisfaction, the profit, that books afford cannot be overstated. Do
you desire to ponder over the glorious achievements of men? Gibbon, Maeauley, Bancroft and
all the rest will detail with faithful accuracy the history of the past. Do you desire to revel
in imaginary scenes of human life? Dickens, Scott, Thackeray, Cooper and hundreds of
others will lead you through scenes and bring you face to face with characters, so true to
life that you forget it is all a fiction of the brain. Do you desire to wander through Elysian
fields where poesy lulls the senses into sweet content? Then Shakespeare, Byron, Tennyson.
Bryant, Longfellow, or other of the hundred bards will carry you away on the wings of
ecstasy, until with Wordsworth you feel —
'"For ever something is or seems,
That touches us with mystic gleams,
Like glimpses of forgotten dreams.'
"Long days become as hours, and dull hours fly unnoticed, when rapture thrills the heart,
and the weary brain forgets its tribulations in the entrancement of a good author.
"Assembled as we are to-day, to dedicate a temple to literature, the mind spontaneously
recurs to all that books are to man.
"After printing was invented, books at first were to be found only in the convents of
mediaeval times, ponderous in size and crude in form. Learning was then confined to the
priesthood, few among the people could read, and inability to write, even among the nobility,
caused the use of a signet seal.
"From the convents, books gradually spread into the hands of the people, until at tha
time of the Colonial Fcriod in America most families had one or more books, commonly a
Bible with a few others. Books being so precious, favored was he who had access to a few
volumes, and happy was the one who had a small library at his command. Because of the
scarcity and value of books, no one was able to acquire a library of much magnitude, and
from the very necessity of the situation, following the Colonial Period came the Institutional
Period, from about 163fl to 1731, when libraries were to be found in Harvard, Princeton,
Yale and other early colleges.
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"In 1731 began a Co-opcrntive Period, in which men and families clubbed together in
cities and villages to form libraries of their own. This lasted until 1854, when the Free
Public Library Period was inaugurated by Boston opening a library free to all who sought
admission. From Boston they have spread over the country, until to-day nearly every city of
note in the United States, and many villages as well, have their free public libraries to "pro-
mote education and intellectual growth.
"The remarkable spread of knowledge in the United States is directly ascribable to
these public libraries, acting in conjunction with the public schools. The wonder of l'.urope
is the amazing progress of the United States, accomplished by enterprise, inventive genius
and intellectual superiority. And yet these are but the product of. our schools and libraries,
sending forth inventors, "poets, authors, statesmen, jurists and divines.
"A boy of bumble parentage comes out of our public schools, he applies himself assidu-
ously to master the books free at hand, and lo! a Lincoln, a Blaine, a Beecher, a Morse, or
an Edison lives to elevate and glorify the race.
"Or perhaps a boy after leaving the public school goes to work at a bench, in a factory,
or upon a farm, or enters upon a business career; with a library at hand and wise use of
his time he grows in knowledge, his wisdom sheds its light upon his fellowmen, and his
fraternal spirit warms all with whom he comes in contact. Honest, faithful and true to all
the duties of life, he may remain a quiet, unobtrusive citizen, content to fill a humble sphere
in life. But 'tis such as these make up American citizenship. 'Tis such as these that form
the anchor and stay of American institutions.
"John Sherman wrote to a young friend: 'Learn to love your books, for there is pleasure,
friendship and instruction in books.'
"The public library instills a love for books by creating a taste for reading, and a taste
for reading is a taste of Paradise. Happy indeed is he who can say from his heart:
"My books are friends, whose cheerful greeting
Delight my heart with each new meeting;
With them I take the greatest pleasure;
Enjoy their wit in fullest measure.
Whene'er I feel the need, or yearning,
For knowledge, wisdom, counsel, learning,
I steal away to quiet nooks
To interview my faithful books." ■
"Every citizen — even the humblest — can enter the public library with a sense of owner-
ship, for it is maintained by his own contribution with that of others. He feels that he is at
home and entitled to share the privileges which surround him. The people of a community
animated by such a spirit soon become a reading community, and a reading community soon
becomes an educated community.
"In 1890 some of the prominent ladies of Van Wert, realizing the great good to be
derived from a library free to all who would aid in the enterprise, incorporated The Van
Wert Library Association. Without books or money, except such as they could hope to
secure from donations, the prospect of success was anything but flattering. But nothing
daunted, the ladies entered vigorously upon the work. They canvassed the town for sub-
scriptions and gave entertainments in aid of the project until a nucleus of a circulating
library was formed. Any person who contributed S3. 00 each year was permitted to share in
the use of the library. So heartily were they encouraged in the work, and so enthusiastic
and persevering were they in their efforts, that at the end of the first year they had a collec-
tion of GOO books, placed" in charge of a lady librarian in a general reading room rented by
the association for library purposes. The annual dues paid by the patrons of the library
were only sufficient to pay the running expenses, leaving but scant means to add new books.
Notwithstanding many and varied discouragements, the ladies persevered in their good work
until the library became so generally appreciated that in 1806 the Common Council of Van
Wert voted a tax of three-tenths of a mill in aid of the Library; realizing about S575 annually
for that purpose. This served to pay running expenses, and, together with the money realized
from the dues of patrons, furnished a small income upon which the library could be main-
tained.
"The field for the work was, however, so much larger than the means wherewith to
accomplish it, and the future was so dependent upon constant and unremitting effort, that
•Original with the speaker.
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the ladies, although justly proud of what had hern accomplished, might well feel apprehen-
sive for the future when their personal efforts should cease. A like library established some
years before had finally gone into bankruptcy, and it was only too apparent that this also
might fail if not placed upon a firm and enduring foundation.
"It was at this stage that the will of John Sanford Brumback was made public, pro-
viding for the gift to the people of Van Wert County of a splendid building in which to
forever maintain a free public library, by the following clause in the will:
" 'It is my will and desire that my said dear wife and children expend sufficient
of my estate willed to them in items one and two to carry out my wishes known to
them by the erection and gift ofva library building, somewhat after the plans and
designs I have prepared for that purpose; Provided and this item is upon the express
condition that my said wife and children can -make arrangements satisfactory to them
with the City of Van Wert, or if they desire and think best, with Van Wert County,
for a location for said building and the maintenance of the library to be placed
therein.*
"Before going to what has been accomplished under this provision, let us take a cursory
view of the life of the man who made possible the firm establishment of a public library in
Van Wert County to bless present and future generations.
"John Sanford Brumback was born on a farm in Licking County, Ohio, on the 4th day
of March, 1829. His father descended from an old Virginia family of German extraction,
the progenitor of which had emigrated to America in early Colonial days. His mother's
name was Frutilda Bearnes, her parents having emigrated to Ohio from Pennsylvania at an
early day. From her he inherited many of his sterling qualities of mind and heart.
"When he was four years old his father died, leaving his mother a legacy of six young
children and forty acres of undeveloped land, having a log house upon it. With nothing to
rear and educate her four girls and two boys except what could be produced from the soil
of this wild land, his mother, like others of that day, no whit discouraged, set bravely to work
to eke out a precarious livelihood. In a few years she was called upon to mourn her eldest
son. No other course remained but for herself and four daughters to make their own living,
aided only by John's efforts. Unable to spare her only boy from his work except in the
winter season, John's early education consisted of the crude instruction received in a country
school during the few winters he was privileged to attend school at all. He was quick to
learn arid acquired even in this short time the rudiments of an education that added to and
rounded out by a lifetime of close observation and keen perception made him a man of
general information and broad intelligence.
"Had J. S. Brumback received a liberal education, such as most boys receive now days,
there is no station in life his natural ability, industrious habits and moral worth would not
have eminently fitted him to fill.
"As illustrative of his self-reliance and capability, even in early life, I often have heard
his mother tell how she entrusted him at the age of ten years to drive to market the farm
produce the family had to sell, which he disposed of with rare judgment for one of his years.
He was as good a horse trader at fifteen as David Harum himself. His mother used to
say she never knew what horse John would bring home. ItAvas sufficient for her that he
rarely, if ever, got the worst of a bargain. He laughingly told me that he never got beaten
in a horse trade but once, and that was when he traded a horse for a cow — and the cow died.
"The commercial instinct thus early aroused, he left the farm and entered the grocerv
business at the early age of seventeen. The only capital he had was S50 his mother had
saved up, which she willingly entrusted to him. On this he went to Cincinnati, and so won
the confidence of wholesale dealers by his frank and manly hearing that they trusted him to
enough goods to open up a small country store. It is needless to say that from this small
beginning his after success and fortune was attained. Attained by honorable, upright dealing.
It was never said of J. S. Brumback that he was otherwise than perfectly fair, honest and
just in every business transaction.
"No man ever arquired wealth and position in a community without arousing the jealousy
of some less fortunate. And yet, although J. S. Brumback did business in Van Wert for
over 35 years, first in the dry goods business and then as a banker, never was he accused of
making a dollar dishonestly. He was shrewd, far-seeing, and expected every man to fulfill
his contracts, but unjust or oppressive — never.
"His heart was as tender as a child's; his sympathy went out to the needy and distressed.
And many in Van Wert County will bear me witness that when J. S. Brumback had it in his
power to profit greatly by their misfortunes, he did not do so, but instead helped them out
of trouble at no small cost of time and effort to himself.
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"His judgment was so wise and perception so unerring that his opinion was constantly
sought by people in all walks of life. No one appealed to him in vain for assistance in a
righteous cause; whether it was alms to the poor, aid to his relations, encouragement to the
down-hearted, succor to the unfortunate, or a donation for the public good, he always gave
freely when merit demanded. In short, in the words of Shakespeare:
"'His life was gentle; and the elements
So mixed in him, that nature might stand up
And say to all the world — this is a man:
"Such a man, with such a heart full of philanthropy, could not die without remember-
ing his fellowmen, if it could be accomplished in justice to his own family, towaru whom he
recognized his first duty. So when he came to draw his will, he did not conceal what he had
in mind and secretly consult a lawyer, but openly, as he had lived, he called his family around
him and freely expressed his thoughts. lie said he had long felt like doing something for
Van Wert, and that he knew of no way in which so much good could come to his old friends
end associates and their children as through a public library. He said:
" 'I would like to firmly establish for them such an institution, if you are all willing.
If any of you feel I ought not to do so, I will dismiss it from my thoughts.'
"It is sufficient to say that in the discussion which followed the vote was unanimous.
But even then, when I was drawing his will, he said:
" 'I want you to draw it so as to make it entirely optional. If hereafter any of my
heirs should not be satisfied to carry out my wish, I want it so that it will not be obligatory.'
"And so the will was drawn ; and under it the magnificent steel and stone fireproof
building has been constructed for the Brumback Library, on the condition made by the heirs
that it be forever maintained by Van Wert County under that name, in honor of the donor.
"The unanimity with which the heirs have carried out the wish expressed in the will
bears testimony to the affection and veneration felt for the husband and father. What a
glorious life to live, and be thus remembered! Had J. S. Brumback spent his life in a
sordid pursuit of wealth, he could have accumulated a much larger fortune. Instead, he
wisely chose to make good use of his money as he went along. Liberal, but modest in his
mode of life, he educated his children and aided them to become established in life, and
when he passed away they could not but feel that they in turn owed him a debt of gratitude
that never could be repaid.
"'Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul; and the heart of man
knoweth none more fragrant.'
"One thing to be especially noted in the will is the provision for a County Library. The
suggestion was a noble conception, full of great possibilities. Up to the date of this will, no
thought apparently was ever directed to the establishment of a county library.
"The population of our cities and towns are less in need of the advantages of a free
.public library than the rural communities, since books in the centres of population are
readily accessible and pass from hand to hand by loan and exchange. Not so in the country,
where people are widely separated and books are not so plentiful on the family shelves.
"There is a great yearning among the youth of the country districts for more of the
opportunities and pleasures that go to make up life in the twentieth century, causing a great
drift to the cities and towns, to the detriment doubtless of the national welfare. If the
farms are to be kept populated, rural life must be made attractive, and opportunity there
afforded to enjoy the pleasures of literature and enter the world of knowledge.
The statistics of our insane asylums show a remarkably large percentage of patients
from the rural districts. This has been ascribed to the monotony of life on the farm,
without mental vicissitude and relaxation. There can be little doubt that with good books
circulating through the country districts affording mental recreation, there will be fewer
inmates of asylums from the farm.
"When it was first proposed to make the Brumback Library a county institution, many
looked askance and could hardly believe it practicable. Some of the residents in different
parts of the county have thought such a library could be of but little or no advantage to
them. They little realized how books are now being circulated in our great cities many
miles from the central library; and there is no reason why they cannot be had almost as
freely in distant parts of the "county as in the county scat itself. The only need is the books
themselves, and they will surely be acquired in a few years in sufficient number to supply the
whole county. Under a sub-station or branch library system, books are delivered in any
number at stations in distant localities, there to be called for and returned when read.
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Ready means for their transfer is afforded in this day of constant communication and rapid
transit facilities. ... u
"Of course, the inaueuration of a County Library was not accomplished without much
effort and many discouragements. When I drew a bill to be presented to the Ohio Legisla-
ture, to permit the County Commissioners to bind the County to maintain a library by taxa-
tion, I believed its passage could only be secured by the most strenuous efforts. When, how-
ever, the farmers of Van Wert County assembled in their Granges, and after full discussion
declared almost unanimously in favor of such a library, 1 knew their voice must be heeded
and their intelligence receive the reward of success. By the assistance of leading citizens,
both in town and countv, the bill became a law, and later the County Commissioners took
the necessary action under the law to execute a tripartite agreement with the Ladies' Library
Association and the heirs of J. S. Brumback.
"By the terms of that contract the Ladies' Library Association turned over to the
Brumback Library all the books— some 1,600 in number— belonging to the Association; the
Countv agreed to forever maintain the library bv the levy of an annual tax upon all the
taxable property of the county; and the Brumback heirs agreed to construct, and furnish
complete and ready for use, a"stone building in one of the parks of the City of \ an \\ ert,
the county seat of the county, wherein the library might have a home, and its influence be
extended in ever-widening circles.
"How well the heirs have much more than fulfilled the terms of the contract let the
splendid building and furnishings— substantial, commodious and beautiful in every detail-
speak. It is sufficient to say that no expense has been spared to make it the best. From
the solid stone walls three feet thick to the steel truss tile-covered roofs, stability and grace
have been sought. Upon enterincr the arched portal and obtaining a view of the commodious
rooms, loftv arched ceilings. Mosaic floors, marble mantel and wainscoting, polished oak
woodwork and furniture, with space for 40,000 books and more— it certainly must be said
that Van Wert County is indeed fortunate in having had J. S. Brumback live within its
borders.
"Believing the ladies would exercise a most beneficent influence in the management and
work of the Brumback Library, and to keep it out of political broils as much as possible, the
tripartite agreement provides "that the library shall be managed by a non-partisan board of
seven trustees; three to be appointed by the County Commissioners, two by the Ladies'
Library Association, and two by the Brumback heirs. Their term of office is for three years,
and in case any appointment is' not made by the parties designated, the City Council of Van
Wert is to make the appointment.
"It will thus be seen that the governing board of the library is selected by various inter-
ests, and the best qualified persons for such a work will, in all probability, be secured.
"The income of the library under the tax levy now produces nearly $5,000 per annum.
Twice this sum could well be utilized. Under the new decennial valuation of property, this
amount will be substantially increased. Only lack of means will prevent the library from at
once entering upon its full usefulness. To fill the demands of the whole county under the
sub-station or branch library system a large library is necessary, and the fear is that in
the beginning the supply will not be equal to the demand. If the people, however, will be
tolerant, a few years ought to suffice to accumulate an extensive and valuable collection of
books, embracing all departments of literature.
"When the people once realize how much good is to be had from the few cents collected
from each for the library, it is believed a strong sentiment will grow up to increase the
levy until a sum can be had adequate to meet all demands. It is certainly better that people
should tax themselves for libraries and schools, rather than for almshouses, jails and other
asylums o'f misery.
"As the first to inaugurate a County Library, Van Wert County owes it to herself and the
world to see that it is made a complete success. I doubt not that with such an example
other counties in Ohio will soon take up the work, and the system extend to other States,
until the results accomplished will be tremendous.
"The prominence Van Wert County will receive as the pioneer in such a work cannot but
be a proud distinction, and of the greatest benefit to all her people. Since the law was
enacted for the benefit of the Brumback Library of Van Wert County, Cincinnati has
already taken up the cue, and procured the enactment of a law extending the field of her
library work to all of Hamilton County. Toledo and other localities are considering the
same action.
"The demands of the time are for greater literary advantages and fuller opportunities
to learn all the wonders of science and the achievements of the past.
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"Give the people full opportunity for mental culture and free access to the world of
books, they will not be slow to wander with Proctor into the realms of space, to learn the
wondrous stories of suns that glow, and systems that circle there; or go with La Place to
other worlds to hear how apes since the rock-ribbed hills and ancient sea were but a fiery
cloud, a morning mist of creation. They will quickly understand how Cuvier finds a bone and
builds the mammoth to which it belongs, and read's the hoary rocks which tell of primeval
seas and towering forests. With Carlvie they will pass through the terrihle scenes of the
French Revolution; and from John Stuart Mill soon learn the true relation of economy and
thrift to supply and demand. Who can doubt that wisdom, good judgment and wise action
must result from such instruction?
"Prosperity and success have ever attended upon intelligence. And so it is that the
elevation and advancement of the whole race to the higher planes of social development and
fraternal brotherhood is along the road of a wider dissemination of knowledge. Nor is the
field of human effort by any means exhausted. Indeed, it is scarcely curtailed. Vast fields
of learning yet unexplored, and heights of intellectual attainment beyond belief, await those
who attempt them.
"Great problems yet remain to be solved, the greatest indeed that have ever confronted
mankind. The true relation of capital and labor, the proper union of diversified interests,
the economical administration of public affairs; in short, all the great questions that will
arise as population increases and the human race strives to attain the greatest good to the
greatest number, must be determined, and determined rightly. In these great controversies,
destined to test the stability of human institutions, the wisdom drawn from the whole past
experience of man can alone lead the race aright.
"The people of the great Middle West have in the past been chiefly occupied in develop-
ing their material resources. The time is come when they are to devote more attention to
literary and scientific pursuits. That intellectual giants will be forthcoming cannot be
doubted, and they will be the product of just such institutions as the Brumback Library.
"The libraries of a community are the foster-mothers of intellectual prominence. Many
of the foremost statesmen, historians, poets and orators of America have been Massachusetts
men — the product of a State that boasts the great libraries of Cambridge and Boston, and
where nearly every village has a public library. Bancroft and Prescott, and Motley and
Parkman, and Fiske, as historians; Bryant and I.onirfellow, and Lowell and Holmes and
Emerson, and Whittier, as poets; Winthrop and Choate, and Everett and Sumner, and
Wendell Phillips, as orators, have brought imperishable fame to themselves and the Old Bay
State. Ohio has already taken rank as the mother of Presidents. Her sons are yet to attain
still higher pinnacles of success, and surprise the world with their versatile genius.
"In opening a library designed to aid in these great accomplishments, we are starting
upon its career an educational institution whose silent hut wholesome influence will reach
through all the future. When we think of the character the Brumback Library will mould,
the pleasure it will give, and the knowledge it will spread, we cannot but realize this is
indeed a momentous occasion. As said by Senator Hoar of Massachusetts:
" 'The opening of a library is an event of the highest importance in any community.
It is one of the institutions which tend to build up and adorn the local life." There is no
city so great and renowned that it does not wear its library as the chief jewel of its crown.
There is no town so humble that a good library will not raise it to distinction and honor.
However excellent may be their schools, however admirable the training that the children
get at home, the community where there is no good library is but half educated.'
"What considerate man can weigh the dollars it will cost to maintain this library against
the immortal minds it will train? One youth kepi from a dissolute and vicious life by the
charms of literature supplied from its shelves will more than repay the expense of years.
God has implanted his Divine essence in the mind of man to be trained and educated for
good citizenship on earth and immortality hereafter. This library, engaged in broadening
and ennobling the mind of man, is kindling a dame 'Which will shine not merely when every
artificial beam is extinguished, but when the affrighted sun has fled away from the heavens.'
"To-day we enter upon a new century. To-day mankind all over the world is contem-
plating the past and standing tip-toe to peer into the future. Surpassing day, transcendent
day. All living millions will never see its like again.
"Upon this Natal day of the twentieth century, while loving congratulations are echoing
around the globe, on behalf of John San ford Brumback, now gone beyond the stars, but
whose spirit hovers near; on behalf of his wife and children, who have striven as best
they knew to carry out the will of him they loved, I now here present to the Trustees of the
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Brumback Library, acting on behalf of all the people, this building, wherein it hath been
covenanted to forever maintain a free public library.
"And may every man, woman and child in Van Wert County reap the benefit to be
obtained by delving into the mysteries upon its shelves, and their descendants in turn
drink deep at the 'Pierian Spring.' "
Address of Acceptance by Judge Glenn.
The address of acceptance by Judge H. C. Glenn was as follows:
".Mb. President:— With uncovered head I make my most gracious bow to Mrs. Brumback
and her family. While I address them I also address' the ladies and gentlemen present.
"I have never received a summons to duty which I obeyed with such supreme pleasure
as the present one, of accepting from this family, in the name of the Trustees of the Library
and in behalf of the citizens of Van Wert County, yonder well-proportioned and exquisitely
finished and furnished library building.
"This little library, or what used to be a little library, but which has grown to be one of
considerable proportion, has a warm place in my memory.
"I remember so well the time when and by whom was first conceived the plan bv which
it was hoped to provide for the people of Van Wert a free public library. I also well
remember the dozen true and philanthropic women who organized themselves into a society
to materialize this conception and to promote this plan. The plan succeeded, but would not
have done so but for the liberality of the people of the city.
"I have always thought that the fate of the enterprise was determined, and success
became assured at our own home. An entertainment had been arranged by the ladies for the
benefit of the library fund. The same one .just spoken of by Mr. Gordon. Everybody was
invited and nearly everybody came. The children came with their pennies and nickles and
dimes; the grown people came bringing their quarters, their halves and their dollars; but
the acme of success was reached when it was ascertained that Mrs. Marsh had sent her
check for a generous sum and that Mr. J. S. Brumback had brought his check for .330.
"It is also my good pleasure to know something of the history of this library building.
Aside from his own family, Mrs. Glenn and I were the first persons to whom Mr. Brumback
communicated his purpose of erecting a library building, and of donating the same to the
public. It was not his original idea to make this a post-mortem gift. When we talked with
him he had a hope that he might so far recover his health as to be physically able to erect
the building himself and with his own hand turn it over to the public. This idea had
progressed so far that he had plans prepared by an architect, which I understand to be the
same plans, in the main, after which the building has been constructed— changed and added
to only so far as modern architects' experience and good taste, convenience and utilitv sug-
gested. His hope of recovery was only a hope. He informed us that he had talked the
matter over with his family, who heartily acquiesced, so that whether he recovered or not
the library was a fixed fact, unless conditions should exist rendering the same impracticable.
"My friend, Mr. Brumback, in his presentation address, referred to one matter which
I wish to emphasize as a matter of justice to the living. It is this: This building has not
been erected in pursuance of any mandatory provisions of Mr. Brumback"s will. There is no
such provision in his will. Every reference to the library is in form of a request or wish on
the testator's part. I am satisfied, however, that there would have been such mandatory
provision had he not been entirely satisfied that the same were unnecessary. Any objections,
or rather failure to concur on the part of Mrs. Brumback, his direct legatee, or of anv one
of his sons or daughters, his ultimate legatees, would have defeated the enterprise.
"This does not detract from Mr. Brumback's generosity or our obligations of gratitude
to him, but extends the circle of our beneficiaries and creates new ohjects of gratitude. This
is both refreshing and commendable, in an age when the chief end of heirs and legatees
often seems to be, to have and to hold the ancestral estate, and often results in strife among
themselves as to which shall obtain the lion's share. In this family the only strife seems to
have been, if there was any, as to which should be the most liberal and liberal in carrying
out the ancestral wish.
"Having said this much, there remains but little more for me to say or do than to pro-
claim, in the presence of this vast audience, in behalf of the Trustees of this library, and in
behalf of the citizens of the county, whose servants they are, that yonder great storehouse of
knowledge is accepted for the uses and purposes for which it has been presented. And
knowing the trustees as I do, and knowing the sentiment and temper of the people, and full
of confidence in the future, I do feel perfectly safe in promising that the same shall never
be perverted from the use intended. Being so massive and substantially built, I do not see
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why the end of the century, the thrcshhold of which we are just passing, should not see this
building still standing and the stream of knowledge, education and morality then, as now,
flowing from it in all directions, lighting up the dark places of this community as the great
luminary of the day shall then, as now, send out its rays in every direction, illuminating the
dark corners of the Universe of God.
"Again allow me to say that the benefits flowing from this magnificent library building
and its contents will not be confined to the present age nor will gratitude cease with the
present generation. After the last survivor of this vast audience shall have been gathered
to the fathers, hundreds and thousands of grateful men, women and children, deciphering the
inscription engraved with mallet and chisel over yon . grand entrance will roll the name
'Brumback' as a sweet sound under their tongues, and on their lips sweet gratitude will
lovingly and lastingly linger."
The following is a summary of the acquisition, and a full description, of
the Library, as printed in the Van Wert Republican December 27, 1900 :
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Description of the Sew Building.
ITS FINE ARCHITECTURE.
No pen can describe the many words of gratitude heard expressed on every hand by
the citizens of Van Wert, and the county in general, since they heard the good news of the
provisions made in the will of the late John Sanford Brumback, former president of the
Van Wert National Bank, and long ere the building was completed many of the people of
this State, as well as other States, "also rejoice with us in our good fortune, as will be seen
by extracts taken from State papers pertaining to the gift.
When the seal of the envelope containing the last will and testament of the late John
Sanford Brumback was broken, Peabody's sentence, "Education — a debt due from the present
to future generations," proved to be the main theme, and by reason thereof our town and
county received on the dawn of the twentieth century a handsome gift to build and furnish
which has cost the Brumback estate nearly $50,000.
Well may Van Wert feel proud of the day John Sanford Brumback sought a home in
her midst, and particularly so as he has provided that his great aim in life — of working
ror the higher interest of Van Wert County people and mankind in general— should continue
through his directions and provisions after he had crossed the silent river of death.
Mr. Brumback took great interest in the little city library, established a few years ago
through the efforts of a few noble women. He also did much toward making the city's
handsome little parks what they now are. The fine grove of trees in Second Ward Park
were planted by him, so it is no wonder he selected this beautiful spot as the site on which
should stand one of the most lasting monuments that a Van Werter could possibly erect.
It has also been very gratifying to our people to see his children, viz.: Mrs. J. P. Reed,
Jr., Mrs. E. I. Antrim, D. L. Brumback, president of the Van Wert National Bank, and
Hon. O. S. Brumback, now a prominent attorney in Toledo, all working so faithfully and
unitedly carrying out the desires of their noble father, devoting much time to see that the
building should be a perfect one in every particular and worthy of the memory of one who
truly loved his fellowmen. Such zeal and devotion merits the highest praise; by their deeds
they have not only proven themselves truly heirs of a noble man, but also have erected for
themselves a monument, which time cannot efface. With them we can right here very
properly speak of Mr. John P. Reed, who has had the supervision of nearly everything in
connection with the buildinc. He has worked early and late, and it is due in a measure to
his ability and unceasing efforts that next Tuesday Van Wert County will be presented with
one of the most handsome and most perfect structures ever erected in Ohio.
Space will not permit us to mention the many difficulties and discouragements the heirs
had to contend with while endeavoring to carry out the wishes of their father. First, there
was no authority on the statute book authorizing the Board of Commissioners to accept of the
gift, great as it was. This difficulty, however, was soon removed; through the efforts and
solicitations of the heirs, a general" law was passed authorizing County Commissioners to
receive on behalf of the public such a bequest and to make suitable provisions for keeping
it up. Thus it will be seen that the Brumback heirs have opened the way to have a county
library building in every county in the State of Ohio.
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The plans for the building were made by David L. Stine, Toledo's popular architect.
It is a handsome structure as well as a durable one, view it from any point you will, and is
strictly fireproof. The cornerstone of the building was laid with appropriate ceremonies in the
summer of 1S99, under the auspices of the Masonic Order, Grand Master Williams of Ohio
being master of ceremonies.
The entire material used in the buildine and the work of constructing same are the very
best that money and skill can produce. The grounds surroundinc the building have been
terraced, the finished grade stands about eighteen inches above the'level of Main street, and
the floor of the library four feet higher. Upward of 10,000 wagon loads of dirt were used
in the construction of terrace and grade. The exterior walls are of blue Bedford stone,
rock faced. We cannot enter into details as to the perfect system of drainage made sur-
rounding the building prior to the construction of the foundation. All footings for founda-
tion walls and pieces are of concrete laid in courses of eight inches each, and each course
was allowed to stand two days before subsequent course was laid. The boundary walls of
the foundation from top of concrete footings to level are constructed in first-class ruhble
work and stones used are of uniform size (18 x 24 inches) and from six to eieht inches thick.
On the top course of rubble walls have been placed larce cut stones of"even thickness.
Upward from these large foundation stones have been laid Bedford rock-faced stones laid
in alternate courses of stones four and ten inches thick. The base or "plinth" course around
the entire building is hammer dressed, the basement windows and sills being of the same
dressed material. The exterior in general is rock faced with small margin draught cut on all
outer vertical corners. All stones rest on natural bed, the lartrer courses in base projecting
beyond the building line about four inches. The size of the entire building is 60 x 70 feet,
with an elevation of two stories.
All the beams, channels, angles, T's and plates throughout the building are of American
manufactured steel uniform in quality, and in the entire construction of the building upward
of seventy-five tons of steel were used, all of which was subjected to a severe'test, the
beams being subjected to a tensile strength of from 60,000 to 63,000 pounds per square inch.
In the construction of the roof the greatest care was taken, the roof sections, the valley
rafters and trusses being of steel with two-inch purloins for fastening wood as sheathing,
the same being notched pine planks, not over six-inch face running up and down roof, on
which are securely fastened the terra cotta or Spanish tiles. These tiles are of the very
best material made, three-fourths of an inch thick, and the total weight of tile on. roof is
upward of 50,000 pounds.
By referring to the picture it will be seen that the building has two towers, the western
tower being square, rising to a height of nearly forty feet from grade; the east tower is
round, and larger in every way, its extreme height being forty-five feet; this gives the struc-
ture an imposing appearance, like that of a caslle. The building stands in the center of the
park, and the main entrance is about 127 feet from the north curb line of Main street.
Without further description of the exterior, reader, follow us in, and we will endeavor to
give you a pen picture of the interior. We approach the main entrance of the building over
a fine cement walk, nine feet wide. As we near the building we are much impressed with the
elaborately carved portico.
We ascend the eight steps in the entrance platform which brings us immediately under
the carved portico. The stone in the rough was put in place for the carver and the mouldings
and capital carved. The work is fine, and the longer you look at the carvings in the portico,
the more you become impressed with the fact that a master hand handled the chisel. Notice
the five columns on each side. The height of entrance is twelve feet. We enter very
handsomely carved heavy oak-panelled doors, and are now in the vestibule, which is 12 x 6y,
feet. We first notice the handsome floor beneath our feet. The vestibule has a very attractive
marble tile floor of a Grecian design. In the center there is a geometrical figure and the
"Lamp of Knowledge," with Grecian torches and wreath. Even the vestibule is inlaid in
French and Italian marble wainscoted in white Italian marble eight feet high. Just over the
inner doors we notice in white plaster cast an open book, surrounded by a wreath.
In the center hangs a very handsome hall lantern, of a green tint, made especially for
the building. The ceiling is painted pink and tinted into a cream in the center. We' now
pass through the two inner vestibule doors which are also of richly carved oak with plate
glass the full length. Now we are within the library proper.
To say it is magnificent does not express it; words are inadequate to do the building
justice, and it is indeed hard to know just where to begin to describe the array of costly
things. The reading room is 61 x 23U. The floor is marble of a Mosaic design, with a
large geometrical figure in the center, and the entire reading room is laid with tile in small
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pieces not quite half an inch square — there is estimated to be in the entire flooring over
400,000 pieces. The foundation of the floor, which is fireproof hollow tile and concrete, rests
on steel beams. It took seven expert Italians from Chicago four weeks' time to lay the tile.
The vaulted ceiling, which is twenty-five feet high, has ninety rosettes of unique design,
also very attractive borders and mouldings and nearly two hundred plaster panels cast singly
in staff, placed in position and wired to angle fasteners, the whole cemented together with
plaster Paris. The fine arches have ninety handsome rosettes; from the center of each pro-
trudes an electric bulb, and when they are all lighted they present a handsome sight. They
look like so many diamonds, and the light shows the ornamentations in a munner that is
fascinating.
Below a heavy moulding on the sidewalls are fifty-eight lights, each of eight candlepower.
The reading room, as well as the reference room, is wainscoted three and one-half feet high,
with white Italian or Cararra marble. Between the reading room and the stack room are
two imposing columns, 36 inches in circumference, finished in Florentine onyx. Next we
would call your attention to the delivery counter, cm each side of which are two very hand-
some settees, each five feet long, the seats, backs and ends being upholstered in a rich green
corduroy. At the extreme ends of the settees are two doors or gates, through which access
is gained to the stack room; these are handsomely carved out of solid oak, the wreath pat-
tern on center panel being found wherever there is wreath ornamentation on the various
things in the building, including floors, furniture, etc. The lighting fixtures throughout the
building are made of a special design of heavy cast brass, and are combination fixtures for
both electric lights and gas. We step in the direction of the northeast corner of the reading
room and find hanging on the wall a large, rich oil painting of the noble donor of the edifice,
Hon. John Sanford Brumback. If we could but take a glimpse into the veiled and mysterious
future, at times, even for centuries yet to come, we would see many a young man standing
almost on the same spot as we now stand and here we could see them not only admiring
the kind and noble features of Mr. Brumback, but also wishing that they could express their
gratification to him or his heirs for providing so generously not only for their comforts, but
even their children's children. Thousands yet to lie will rise up within the bounds of Van
Wert County and call him "blessed," as the gift will increase in value as time rolls on.
Near us we now notice a card catalogue case, which is in the extreme northeast corner
of the reading room; it has a capacity for 72,000 cards.
Next we would call attention to the handsome marble mantle and fireplace. Notice the
large marble shelf and the columns on either side. It stands seven and one-half feet high.
The fireplace is faced with red French marble. The grate and trimmings are of brass. In
the fireplace are imitation logs, which will be heated with gas so as to have the appearance
of burning timber. Notice the unique solid brass trimmings and the old-fashioned andirons.
In the panel just below the marble mantel shelf is a solid bronze tablet with the following
1829. IN MEMORY OF 1897.
JOHN SANFORD BRUMBACK,
Who Bequeathed to the People
of Van Wert County
this Building
In which to forever maintain
a free Public Library.
The reading room is furnished with four large solid oak tables, similar in design to
those used in the Chicago Library, the ends being panelled. The chairs are also solid oak,
with convenient arms so that one sitting close to a table can raise up and get out of his seat
without moving his chair. A fine rack for newspapers and a solid oak periodical rack are
also a part of the furniture in the reading room, and all movable furniture has rubber tips,
so as to prevent making noise when moving same on the floor.
In the west tower is a reference room. The floor of this room is also laid in marble
Mosaic tile. In the center as we enter we notice n solid oak table and chairs of the same
design as those in the reading room; in front of us is an oak bookcase containing refer-
ence books.
In the eastern tower is a room designed for the children. This has Georgia pine floor,
being almost round, having a radius of 19J/J feet. This room is furnished similar to the
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other rooms mentioned excephng that it has a round table. In time this will be filled with
books expressly for the children. In the second story of this tower is the Trustees' room,
which is also neatly furnished. AY e reach the Trustees' room bv flights of steel winding
campus ' °ne Ca" a SpIendid view of I,,ountain Pafk and the Central School
Before we enter the stack room let us again take another look at the handsome ceiling,
which 1S of pure white, as well as the moulded frieze and panels. The sidewall to the ceiling
moulding is of cream, the colors and scroll work blending admirably "
The stack room is 27J4 * 33 feet. The floor is .f Georgia pine, laid on fireproof con-
crete, edged grain strips being three inches wide, perfectly matched and hand smoothed.
The floor was coated twice with filler and finished with Johnson's wax in mahogany color.
Tvn ™S '•" TT nnd S,hadId t0 a Cream ceilinir- Here also the c°l°" blend per-
fectly. There are six stacks, twelve feet long, two feet thick and seven and one-fourth feet
high, made of enameled steel, with adjustable shelves, the whole being olive green color with
brass trimmings. There is space in the stack room for additional stacks, but the six now
in will be sufficient for some time to come. Over the stack room is another room designed
to be used when the present stack room becomes too limited for the library
On tKe east side of the stack room is a Librarian's room, with a suitable desk Here
"Im WC tl 3 ^tchboard with twenty-four switches to operate the many 'electric
lights in the various parts of the building. '
On the west side of the stack room is a marble stairway leading to the side door and
the basement. On our right as we descend the stairs is a toilet room, fitted up with the verv
best in that line, this floor as well as the hallway also being laid in marble Mosaic tile
Space will not permit us to enter into minute description of^the basement, which has ce-
mented floors and is partitioned with fireproof hollow tile into suitable rooms for storage, etc.
"THE PIONEER COUNTY LIBRARY."
The prominence attained by the Brumback Library as "The Pioneer County Library" is
well shown in a Washington Communication printed in the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
(daily) under date of January 20, 1912, as follows:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.— Ohio has the ideal public county library system of the United
States, according to an announcement of the United States bureau of education
The announcement, which gives an interesting description of the Ohio plan, says:
Every inhabitant of the United States, no matter how far from the centers of popula-
tion, will have practically as good library facilities as are now enjoyed by the average city
dweller if plans for the establishment of a new type of book-distributing" agency work out
according to the anticipation of the United States commissioner of education,' Dr P P
?Tla*ton' ;vh° ls Personally interested in their development. As the rural population of' the
United States numbers about 55 per cent, of the total population, the new library plan may
have the effect of doubling the effectiveness of libraries and of raising the standard of cul-
ture in this country to a corresponding degree.
"The county library plan has already been put into successful operation in Van Wert
county, O., where a main depository nnd fifteen branches are maintained at an expenditure
of between $6,000 and N,000 a year, this sum being raised by levying a half-mill county tax.
The same appropriation also covered the cost last year of placing eighty-nine additional
branch libraries in the public schools. Fourteen counties in Wisconsin are now enjoying
similar facilities. J '' *
™ "D7 CJaxton went on to say that his advocacy of the county library was based on his
personal observation of the Brumback library of Van Wert county, O., "which is at present
one of the few institutions of this kind in the country. • « • l
"The heirs of the late John Sanford Brumback spent $50,000 on the building With the
money realized from a county tax levy, some 3.000 books were purchased in' 1*99; and
these, together with 1.G0O others turned over by the merger of an existing library, formed
the nucleus of the present collection. * '' ,urnlea
In 19mhCT1r1,irary.b"iIrfn'? V™*?* ^ ^ nrumbark cstnte was tu™ed orer to the county
Bedford hwVnH'tn >,! IT '" h<? ^'hic-Romanesque style of architecture, built of
Bedford blue sandstone, with a tile and marble interior; fireproofed throughout. The book
stacks have a capacity of 25,000 volumes. With the handsome park in which it is located the
Brumback library has become one of the show places of Van Wert 'ocatea tne
tihr„7hiS JiV? Cen!r"' <lel,ositn,r>" f"r «« county's system of branch libraries nnd school
libraries The branches are in charge of librarians who are paid $50 a rear and are made
responsible for the safe keeping of the books sent them. Rural merchants and postm«t«.
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are generally selected to conduct the branch libraries, as their establishments are most cen-
trally located and most frequently visited.
"BOOKS FOR. LOCAL READERS.
"The collections of books in their charge range from 100 to 150, although if this is not
a sufficient number, additional volumes will be sent on request. Four times a year, or
oftener, the branch librarian boxes up the books for which he is responsible and returns
them to the central depository, receiving at once another collection.
"The books thus forwarded are not the arbitrary hit-or-miss selection of the head libra-
rian, but conform to the desires of the local readers, as ascertained at the branch itself. Be-
fore any books are sent out the branch librarian receives a list of the titles in every available
traveling collection. Each title is accompanied with a note explaining the character and
contents of the books listed.
The users of the branch library then discuss these lists, and the box of books which con-
tains the greatest number of works that interests the greatest number of readers is the box
called for. If the contents of no one box prove interesting to the neighborhood the main
library will make up a special selection upon request. In this way the rural book lover can
obtain practically any work he desires for which there is an appreciable call.
"The kind of books read by the country people of Van Wert county are of an unusually
high character. One representative box contains 100 works, dealing with such Taried sub-
jects as philosophy, religion, sociology, language, science, the useful and fine arts, literature,
travel, biography, history and fiction. Books for young people comprise about one-fourth
the entire list. • * *
"A most valuable feature of the Brumback library's work is the establishment of loan
collections for use in schools. These school libraries will be sent to any teacher who asks
for them, the selection being made by the teacher or by the librarian, as the borrower pre-
fers. Although this school library department is only about four years old, it hai grown
so rapidly that to-day all but about 40 of the 125 country school teachers in Van Wert
county make use of its facilities.
"INSTRUCTIVE BOOKS POPULAR.
"The selections which teachers may draw out for school use are as large as desired. Usu-
ally as many books are taken as there are children in the rooms. These school sets are ex-
changed sometimes twice a month, but usually once a term, the interval being fixed by the
teacher.
"In this way books dealing with history, geograpnv and biography haTc been made popu-
lar subjects of reading among the school children of Van Wert county. Nature studies and
easy scientific books are also in demand, while fairy tales, myths and legends provide the
children with an enjoyable introduction to literature.
"Occasionally members of school boards object to the introduction of library sets Into
the schools, on the ground that the children should give all their time to textbooks and the
study of the three R's. However, it is the experience of a number of teachers that this sup-
plementary reading has resulted in better schoolroom discipline and an increased interest in
such subjects as geography and United States history.
"The work of the school library department of the Brumback library is now broadening
in an unexpected direction, for the parents of school children art coming more and more to
borrow from these loan collections, as well as from the formally constituted branch libraries.
Thus Van Wert county provides that the whole world of books is brought to the very
doorsteps of the remotest farmstead in its borders by a clearing housa system of libraries
which Commissioner Claxton wishes to see in equally successful operation throughout the
United States."
Ellen Perlena (Purmort) Brumback is a member of tbe M. E. Ch. and lives
at Van Wert, O., now in her 80th year. She preserves much of the beauty that
distinguished her in younger years, and has a clear recollection of her eventful
life.
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Children (4):
[D263] + Orville Sanford6, b Dec. 2, 1855.
[D264] + David La Doyt6, b July 30, 1861.
[D265] + Estella6, b April 14, 1863.
[D266] + Saida May6, b Dec. 24, 1870.
[D96] CATHARINE5 BRUMBACK.([DS7] David4, same ancestry as
[D91]) 6 Feb. 1, 1833; d June 19, 1901; June 4, 1854, at Ashley, 0., m Levi
Meredith, b July 25, 1829; d March 10, 1895; s Jesse Meredith; lived in Van
Wert, O.
Son, surname Meredith:
i Bion Le Vaughn6, b July 30, 1857 ; d April 30, 1893 ; Oct. 6, 1880,
m Daisy Upham, b Feb. 28, 1861; d April 16, 1902; lived in Van
Wert, O.
One daughter:
(1) Catharine7, b Aug. 19, 1881 ; March 7, 1904, m Frank E. Harter,
Norwalk, O.
[D97] RICHARD THOMAS5 BRUMBACK ([D32] John4, [D10]
Henry 3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b Feb. 5, 1825 ; m (1) Eliza-
beth Keyser; dau Col. Andrew Keyser of Page Co., Va., who d Feb., 1904 ;
Richard5 m (2) Susan (Keyser) Rothgeb, widow of Abraham Rothgeb and
dau of William Keyser; ad. Rileyville, Page Co., Va., R. R.
" The father and Thomas William live in their lovely home near Riley-
ville, which commands a charming view of the historic Shenandoah River.
Richard is a Regular, or Burnam Baptist ; will be 87 on Feb. 4, and is remark-
able for one of his age."
Children by 1st m (5) :
[D267] + John A6, b Jan. 21, 1850.
[D268] + Henry6, (/ age 2% yrs.
[D269] + Emma P.G, b Sept. 9, 1852.
[D270] + Mary E.°, b Aug. 15. 1854.
[D271] + Frank C.°, b March 13, 1858.
Child by 2d to:
[D272] Thomas William6, unni. ; at home.
[D98] DAVID HERSHBERGER BRUMBACK, M. D. ([D32] John4,
same ancestry as [D97]) b April 28, 1827, in Page Co., Va. ; Oct. 4, 1854,
m Ann Eliza5 Grove, b June 30, 1836, and d Aug., 1888; dau Emanuel and
Frances* {Brumbach) Grove [D42-H] and sister to John William5 Grove
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[D42-vi], who in Laura Ann- Brumback (D224], as his 2d w. [See D10—
" Grove Families in Va."] Dr. Brumback was educated in the Academy at
Luray, Va. ; attended JefF. Med. Coll. Sept., 1858, to Dec, 1859, then went to
Va. Med. Coll., where he graduated (M. D., March, 1860). In Va. he owned
and lived upon the farm adjoining that of [D103] John Benton5 Brumback,
M. D. He served as coroner for Page Co.
Soon after graduation he moved to Manchester, Tenn., where at first he
farmed, and later became actively interested in the Manchester Manufacturing
Co. (makers of hard wood farming implements). His son-in-law, Thomas
Benton Clark, is sec. and treas. of the company and Dr. Brumback recently
moved to McMinnville, Warren Co., Tenn.
Children (4) :
[D275] John Ashby6, b June 18, 1862; d July 2, 1862.
[D276] + Carrie Lee6, b May 27, 1864.
[D277] Mary Blanche0, b March 6, 1866 ; (I Sept., 1888.
[D278] Charles Edward6, b Nov. 3, 1868 ; d May, 1869.
[D99] HENRY FRANKLIN5 BRUMBACK ([D32] John4, same an-
cestry as [D97]) b June 5, 1829 ; m (1) Nannie ; moved West in 1853 ;
1871 m (2) Mrs. Dewey; lives in Hamburg, Fremont Co., Iowa.
Reported issue by 2d m (1 dau) :
[D279] Martha W.6, b 1873; d ; in Rowe (1 ch.).
[D100] MARY ELIZABETH5 BRUMBACK ( [D32] John4, same an-
cestry as [D97]) b Feb. 1, 1832; June 10, 1847, m Martin Biedler of Page
Co., Va.; b Feb. 11, 1821; d June 6, 1890; s Ulrich and Barbara (Varner)
Biedler; Mary5 survives him; ad. Stanley, Page Co., Va.
Children (7), surname Biedler:
i Edward0, b May 24, 1856; Nov., 1883, m Ida V. Zirkle, of New Mar-
ket, Va.
ii Lizzie B.6, b Aug. 8, 1861; Nov. 10, 1881, in Walter Smith, of New
Windsor, Md.
Children (2), surname Smith:
(1) Claude Y.\b Aug., 1885.
(2) Ruth Anna7, b Jan. 28. 1889.
iii H. Walter6, b Dec. 24, 1865.
iv Mattie V.6, b March 1, 1868; Feb. 27, 1889, in Wm. F. Jones, of N. Y.
v Lester L.6, b June 13, 1871.
vi Mary I.6, b Jan. 26, 1874.
vii Annie May6, b Sept. 3, 1877; in [D289]+ Edward Gibson6 Brumback,
M. D.
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[D101] ANN ELIZA5 BRUMBACK ([D32] John4, same ancestry as
[D97]) b April 16, 1834; Feb. 14, 1859, m James B. Hudson, widower, since
d; ad. Luray, Page Co., Va.
Children (3), surname Hudson:
i John Russell0, b Dec. 7, 1859; d June 12, 1863.
ii James E.6, b Oct. 20, 1868 ; d Oct. 25, 1868.
iii Edmonia M.°, b Oct. 16, 1874; d 1885 (typhoid fever) ; member and
organist of New Sch. Bap. Ch.
[D102] FRANCES AMANDA5 BRUMBACK ( [D32] John4, same an-
cestry as [D97]) b May 1, 1837; m Judah Forrer, of Page Co., Va., who d
1875.
Children (3), surname Forrer:
i Frank6, in and lives near Luray, Va. (8 ch. alive).
ii Catharine6, m Samuel Walton, atty., Luray, Va. (2 ch.) : Miriam7 and
Lynn7.
[D103] JOHN BENTON5 BRUMBACK, M. D. ([D32] John4, same
ancestry as [D97]) b Nov. 20, 1839 ; graduated from Med. Coll. of Va. (M.D.,
1861), and continues in the practice of his profession (Reg.), living four miles
north of Luray, Va. ; member Bap. Ch. At Luray, Va., on April 30, 1861, he
was m by Eld. John W. Watson to Virginia Grayson, dau Eld. Frank and
Elizabeth (Coffman) Grayson. Ad. Luray, Va., R. R. No. 1.
Children (11):
[D283] + Mary Lizzie6, b Aug. 10, 1862; d Aug. 25, 1895.
[D284] + Minnie6, b 1864; d March 2, 1888.
[D285] + Emma Gertrude6, b March 5, 1866.
[D286] + Annie Grayson6, b March 7, 1868.
[D287] + John Franklin6, b May 7, 1870.
[D288] + Kate6, b Aug. 6, 1871.
[D289] + Edward Gibson6, M. D., b March 6, 1874.
[D290] Estelle6, b April 21, 1877; d July 27, 1892.
[D291] + Roscoe Conklyn6, 6 July 12, 1878; d Dec. 31, 1907.
[D292] + Robley Dunglison6, b Jan. 19, 1880.
[D293] Margaret6, b July 27, 1885; m [D426 + Vernon M.1 Brumback.
[D104] EDWARD TRENTON5 BRUMBACK ([D32] John4, same
ancestry as [D97]) b April 8, 1842; Nov. 21, 1872, m Lucy Gertrude Lauck,
b Dec. 4, 1849; dau of the late Eld. William Cunningham and Eliza Jane
(Sowers) Lauck. The latter was dau of James Sowers, who served as Col. in
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the War of 1812, and the former (Win.) was s of Peter Lauck, who served as
Capt. in the same war. Edward5 was educated in the pub. schs., bought and
lives on the farm eight miles from Luray ; is pres. Farmers and Merchants
Bank of Stanley. His wife was also educated in the pub. schs. and at Wes-
leyan Female Institute, Staunton, Va. She has shown much interest and
assisted in gathering information for this publication. The family are mem-
bers of the Primitive or Old Sch. Bap.. Ch. ; ad. " Mountain Home," Stanley,
Page Co., Va., R. F. D. 2.
Children (9):
[D295] + John William6, b Dec. 14, 1873.
[D296] Harry Lee6, b Sept. 29, 1875; d March 11, 1879.
[D297] + Theodore Lauck0, b Oct. 17, 1877.
[D298] Frank Edward6, b Oct. 3, 1879; d Jan. 3, 1887.
[D299] + Mary Eliza6, b Sept. 16, 1881.
[D300] Mattie Elizabeth6, b Dec. 8, 1883; d Dec. 10, 1886 (diphtheria).
[D301] Charles Correll6, b March 1, 1886 ; 6 March 8, 1893 (pneumonia).
[D302] + Emily Gertrude6, b Dec. 13, 1887.
[D303] Adelia May6, b March 16, 1892 ; unm. ; at home.
[D105] MARTHA WASHINGTON5 BRUMBACK ( [D32] John4, same
ancestry as [D97]) b Dec. 25, 1847; Nov. 9, 1875, m (1) Benjamin F. Grove,
who d Feb. 27, 1881 (tuberculosis) ; s Joseph and Catharine Grove [see D10 —
" Grove Families in Va."]. Dec. 12, 1889, Martha5 m (2) David E. Almond;
s Mann and Barbara Almond of Luray, Va. : they lived 3 miles south of Luray,
in Hawksbill Valley, Page Co., Va. (One ch. d y.) Martha5 recently m (3)
John W. Stover, bro. of Joseph F. Stover [see D42-iv] ; res. 3 miles s. of
Luray, Va. One ch. by 2d in. ; d.
[D158] WILLIAM HENRY5 BRUMBACK ([D36] Samuel4, [D10]
Henry3, [D3] Henry2,. [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b 1834 near Luray, Page
Co.,' Va. ; 1859 m Mary Susan Huffman, b at Luray, 1837; dau Joseph and
Mary Susan (Hershberger) Huffman. William5 d at Middletown, Frederick
Co., Va., 1906, and his w d at the same place in 1907; farmer; Dem. ; memb.
Prim. Bap. Ch.
Children (11):
[D325] Elizabeth E.6, b 1860.
[D326] Joseph S.6, b 1862; m Lizzie Hershburger.
[D327] Susan6, b 1864 ; d 1869.
[D328] J. William6, b 1866 ; m Bessie Burner.
[D329] Edwin6, b 1868; d 1877.
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[D330] Henry W.«, b 1870; m Annie Huffman.
[D331] Frank H.6, b 1872 ; m Mary Gander.
[D332] Herbert V.6, b 1874 ; m Dora Harmer.
[D333] + Charles Irvin6, b 1876 ; m Daisy R. Rite.
[D334] Ella M.6, b 1878 ; d 1907.
[D335] Robert E.6, b 1880.
[D218] THOMAS BENTON5 BRUMBACK ([D39] Jacob4, [D10]
Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b March 4, 1838, at Ply-
mouth, Hancock Co., 111., and d there April 18, 1894 ; farmer ; Dem. ; baptist.
He m in 1861 Abigail Daniels Southwick, b April 24, 1835, at Minden, Mass.;
dau Berruc and Mary {Fowler) Southwick.
Children (5) :
[D350] + Arthur Henry6, b March 31, 1862.
[D351 ] Mary6, b 1864 ; d 1866.
[D352] Lewis Lee6, b 1866; d 1871.
[D353] Infant, b and d 1868.
[D354] Jacob, b 1870 ; d 1871.
[D219] HENRY PENDLETON5 BRUMBACK ([D39] Jacob*, same
ancestry as [D218]) b March 14, 1840, at Plymouth, Hancock Co., 111.; d at
the same place June 27, 1900. He was a farmer, Dem., and member Primitive
Bap. Ch. Sept. 23, 1861, he m Susan Kendall b June 2, 1841, near Plymouth,
111.; dau Henry and Isabel (Lionberger) Kendall. Susan d April 21, 1911,
and was buried at Providence Cem., near Plymouth, 111.
Children (3) :
[D355] Emma Ella6, b Aug. 13, 1862; m [D257]+ Charles Daniel
Brumbach.
[D356] + David Benton6, b April 26, 1865; m Susan R. McAfee.
[D357] + Jennie Laura6, b March 26, 1868; m Wentworth Lee Irwin, M.D.
[D220] MARY ELLEN5 BRUMBACK ( [D39] Jacob4, same ancestry
as [D218]) b June 4, 1842 ; m Sept. 14, 1862, Bolivar Roland Camion; farmer;
lives in Hancock Co., 111.
Children (7), surname Camion:
i Walter E., b Jan. 31, 1864.
ii Emma L., b Dec. 12, 1867 ; m Dr. D. W. Owens.
iii Nannie Lulu, b Aug. 6, 1869 ; d.
iv Ella A., b March 11, 1871 ; m D. M. Johnson.
v Abbie E., b Sept. 24, 1872 ; in J. C. Fleming.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BEUMBACH 823
vi Vemie L., b Jan. 18, 1875 ; m J. C. Botts.
vii Ruth Edna, 6 May 24, 1879; TO Asa Hamilton.
[D222] EMILY ELIZABETH5 BRUMBACK ([D39] Jacob4, same
ancestry as [D218] ), b July 81, 1846 ; TO John Wiatt Lewis. Emily is reported
to be living in Corder, Lafayette Co., Mo., and the children to be in Okla. ; no
replies.
Children (6), surname Lewis:
Nancy6, Laura, Henry, Neal, Benton, Elizabeth.
[D224] LAURA ANN5 BRUMBACK ([D39] Jacob4, same ancestry as
[D218]) b Feb. 12, 1851, near Carthage, Hancock Co., HI. ; April 20, 1880,
TO John William* Grove [D42-vi] b at Luray, Page Co., Va., Dec. 16, 1844, as
his 2d w.a Mr. Grove is s Emanuel and Frances* (Brumback) Grove [D42].
[See also D98 and D10 — " Grove Families in Va."] Mr. Grove and his bro.
Charles Henry5 [D42-viii] conduct a general merchandise store, " Grove &
Bro.," at Luray, Va. The former, his wife, and s Capt. Arthur Ashbya Grove,
have shown much interest in securing facts for this publication.
Children (4), surname Grove:
i Arthur Ashby6, 6 April 5, 1883.
ii Jessamine Lee°, b Nov. 25, 1887.
iii Harold Elton6, b Feb. 1, 1889.
iv Julia Anita6, b July 6, 1892.
[D231] JEFFERSON5 BRUMBACK ([D30] John4, [D8] John3, [D3]
Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b in Licking Co., 0., Feb. 7, 1829, being the
oldest of eleven children he grew up as a country farm lad, attending the public
schools until he entered Denison University (0.), graduating in 1852; read law
in the office of Lucius Case at Newark, O., and upon admission to the bar in
1854 he began the practice of his profession in the same place.
Oct. 18, 1859, Jefferson5 m Catharine Fullerton, b Oct. 29, 1834, in Lick-
ing Co., O. ; d Jan. 31, 1880 ; dau Franklin and Elizabeth Fullerton.
In 1862 he actively assisted in raising the 95th O. Vol. Inf. and became its
Maj. (19 Aug., 1862)*; its Lt. Col. (19 Aug., 1863) ; Brig. Gen. of Vols. (13
March, 1865) " for gallant and meritorious service during the war"; served
with that regiment until mustered out, Aug. 14, 1865. Member G.A.R. and
Loyal Legion, Kans. Commandery.b
" At the battle of Richmond, Ky., Aug. 30, 1862, he was badly wounded
■Children bv 1st m are given under [D-12-vi] p. 292.
"Hist. Reg.'& Die. U.S.A. from Org. Sept. 29, 1789, to March 2, 190S— Francis B. Heit-
man, 1903. 2 vols.
OX* BRUMBACH FAMILIES
and taken prisoner, but was soon paroled and exchanged in the spring of 1863,
when he engaged again actively in military service. He took part in both
captures of Jackson, Miss., in 1863, and his regiment was among the forces
that besieged Vicksburg, which was captured July 4, 1863. Much of the year
1864 the regiment had headquarters at Memphis, Tenn., and was engaged in
the battles of Guntown and Tupelo. Afterward the regiment constituted part
of an infantry force, which, under the command of Gen. A. J. Smith, pursued
Gen. Price and his army through Ark. and Mo. during their raid north in 1864.
The jnfantry forces to which Col. Brumback's regiment was attached then went
to Nashville, Tenn., where the regiment was engaged in the two days' battle in
Dec, 1864, which resulted in the defeat of Gen. Hood's army. The Confed-
erate army under Gen. Hood having been badly disorganized after the defeat
and having left that section, the 95th 0., with other troops, went to Mobile,
Ala. There the regiment aided in capturing the forts above the city in the
early part of 1865, while Grant and Sherman were delivering the final blows
against the armies of Lee and Johnston. When Lee and Johnston surrendered,
the 95th 0. was in central Ala. and in due time was transported to Columbus,
0., where it was paid off and disbanded. Col. Brumback commanded the regi-
ment much of the time while it was in service, and he and his men endured many
of the hardships and trials incident to active warfare.
After quitting the army Col. Brumback resumed the practice of law at
Newark, 0. In 1866 he was elected judge of the court of common pleas for the
district, which included Licking Co. He filled the office until he resigned in
1869 to settle in Kansas City, Mo., where he practiced his profession until May,
1900, when he retired. He served the city one term as alderman and several
terms as city counselor. He was (a Repubn.) never active as a politician. He
preferred to be studious and painstaking in his profession, and to deserve re-
spect and confidence for good work as a lawyer. a
" As a lawyer he stands among the most eminent in the state and has been
interested in numerous cases requiring the utmost skill and ability." . . .
" His life has been an honorable and upright one, characterized by the faithful
performance of every duty of both public and private life.""
Judge Brumback spent considerable time traveling throughout Va.
gathering data for a history of his immediate family line; and, after the inter-
change with the compiler of numerous letters and summaries of work, an in-
tended meeting in Washington, D. C, was prevented by his sudden death June
22, 1907. The compiler acknowledges his indebtedness for the excellent and care-
ful foundation work done by the late Judge Brumback, which has been incorpor-
•Encyclopsedia of the History of Mo. — Howard L. Conrad, Vol 1, p. 406.
bA memorial record of Kansas City and Jackson Co., Mo., 1896, p. 650-652.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH 325
»
ated into the early part of Section D, hut in a greatly enlarged and altered
form. After years of search, an excellent photograph of that co-worker was found
through the active assistance of another co-worker," and it is reproduced to
perpetuate the memory of those strong, kindly, and rugged features. His
biography has been gathered from the known published articles, as his death
occurred before he furnished the facts pertaining to himself and immediate
family.
Children (5) :
[D362] + Frank Fullerton6, b Oct. 3, 1860.
[D363] + Hermann6, b May 1, 1862.
[D364] John Dixon0, b May 3, 1867 ; d Oct. 5, 1867.
[D365] Margaret Sophia0, 6 May 13, 1868 ; d Aug. 9, 1872.
[D366] William Arthur6, b Feb. 23, 1872.
[D232] MARY ANN5 BRUMBACK ( [D30] John4, [D8] John3, [D3]
Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b on the farm in Licking Twp., Licking Co.,
0., July 18, 1831 ; educated in the country school; graduated June 22, 1859,
from the Granville (0.) Female College; taught school for some years; was
one of the early advocates of " woman's rights " and an active worker in the
Baptist Ch. and S.S. ; unm. ; d Jan. 10, 1879.
[D233] JEREMIAH5 BRUMBACK ([D30] John4, same ancestry as
[D231]) b on farm in Licking Twp., Licking Co., 0., Sept. 16, 1833; educated
in the country school on his father's farm, through soph. yr. in Denison Univ.,
Granville, 0. ; grad. from Franklin College, Franklin, Ind., in 1856 ; prof, of
math, about 8 yrs. in Franklin Coll. ; studied law and grad. in same in Indian-
apolis, Ind. ; practiced law in Indianapolis about 2 yrs. and in Boise, Idaho,
from 1866 for about 30 yrs.; member Idaho legislature 188- ; also lived in
McMinnville, Ore.
" Few, if any, of the graduates of Franklin College have possessed better
natural talents than Prof. Brumback, and his scholarship was of a high order.
His mind had a strong and rigorously analytical cast."" He is a Dem. ; mem-
ber Bap. Ch., and led a retired life, being with his son, Arthur Marion9, in
Granville, O., until his d, Jan. 6, 1912.
Dec. 19, 1856, at Franklin, Johnson Co., Ind., he ))i Harriet Maria Graves,
b Dec. 10, 1833, at Sunderland, Mass. (No. 1346, Graves Genealogy); dau
Ashley and (2) Jemima (Girnn) Graves. Harriet d Jan. 21, 1900, at McMinn-
ville, Ore., and was bur. at Boise, Idaho.
•Hon. Orville Sanford Brumback [D2C3], Toledo, O.
'History of Franklin College, in which his s Arthur Marion* Brumback has also taught
for years.
826 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Children (3):
[D367] + Virgil Jefferson6, b June 15, 1858 ; unm.
[D368] Mary Ella0, b June 1, 1867 : d July 27, 1868.
[D369] + Arthur Marion6, b Dec. 7, 1869.
[D234] AMANDA5 BRUMBACK ([D30] John4, same male ancestry
as [D231]) b on the farm in Licking Twp., Licking Co., 0., July 1, 1831;
educated in the country school: graduated with her sister Mary Ann5 on June
22, 1859, from Granville (0.) Female College; taught school for a number of
years; an active worker in the Baptist Ch. and S.S.; unm.; d July 10, 1884,
when living with her father at Woodland, near Jacksontown, 5 miles S. of
Newark, 0.
[D235] HENRY5 BRUMBACK ([D30] John4, same male ancestry as
[D231]) b on the farm in Licking Twp., Licking Co., 0., March 28, 1840;
educated in the common school and in Denison Univ., from which he grad. in
1863 ; read law at Newark, O., and was admitted Dec, 1865, by the Supreme
Court of 0. to practice law; in the fall of 1866 he located at Mount Vernon,
Lawrence Co., Mo., and by thorough and exhaustive attention to the practice
of his profession, throughout more than 40 yrs. he was a leader in that section
of Mo. and was widely known as an able, energetic and faithful advocate.
While a Dem. he has never been a partisan, and has never sought political
preferment. He has always taken an active interest in the upbuilding of his
country, and in his active days was in the forefront of all tending to its pro-
gress. He was especially generous and helpful to worthy }roung men, and es-
pecially to those just starting in the practice of law. By frugality and indus-
try he acquired a competency, and retired from active practice of law about
1909 and is passing his well earned years of rest atT his home in Mt. Vernon,
Mo. He there enjoys the esteem of his countrymen, merited through a long,
upright and honorable life in their midst.
The excellent photograph and other biographical matters concerning
Henry5 [D235], and others in this portion of the publication were furnished
by Mr. Charles Leonard Henson, see [D372].
March 14, 1872, Henry5 m (1) Sarah Elizabeth de Mary, b Sept. 23,
1837 ; dau Solomon Rand and Nancy Frost de Mary.* Sarah d July 16, 1890,
at Granville, O., and was interred in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Sept. 3, 1894,
Henry5 m (2) Ella S. Scroggs, b March 26, 1856; dau William Lee and Leah
Caroline Scroggs.
•This name is also written Demary.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW DRUMBACH 827
Children by 1st m (3) :
[D370] + Ernest de Mary6, M.D., 6 Nov. 5, 1873.
[D371] Nellie Mabel0, b May 28, 1875; d Nov. 19, 1884.
[D372] + Grace de Mary0, b July 9, 1876.
[D236] ELIZABETH5 BRUMBACK ([D30] John4, same male ancestry
as [D231]) b May 28, 1842, on the home farm in Licking Twp., Licking Co.,
O. ; educated in the country school and graduated June 28, 1864, from Shep-
herdson College, Granville, 0. — grad. essay, " Who Shall be Crowned? "
Aug. 16, 1864, m Thomas W. Powell, D.D., b Sept. 12, 1836 at Chester-
ville, 0. ; s Moses and Sarah (Jones) Powell. Mr. Powell grad. from Denison
Univ. (A.B. 1863; A.M. 1866; D.D. 1890.) He also grad. (Class '65) from
Colgate Theo. Sem., Hamilton, N. Y. He has devoted his life to the ministry
of the Baptist Ch. and has published " Half Hours with The Christ," etc. His
w his been an efficient helper in her husband's pastorates ; res. 3752 Maple Sq.
Ave., Chicago, 111.
Children (5), surname Powell:
i Russell Brumback6, b June 28, 1865.
ii Laura Grace6, b March 1, 1868 ; March 21, 1889 m Francis L. Fowler,
b Aug. 16, 1860. One son: (1) Leon Powell7, b Dec. 9, 1889.
iii Ella May6, 6 April 25, 1870.
iv Chester Hoyt6, b May 11, 1878.
v Chalmers Lucas6, b Dec. 9, 1879.
[D237] ARTEMISIA5 BRUMBACK ([D30], same male ancestry as
[D231]) b June 17, 1844, on the farm in Licking Twp., Licking Co., 0.; edu-
cated in the common school; grad. June, 1866, from Shepherdson College,
Granville, 0., being class valedictorian ; taught thirteen years, eleven of which
were in Young Ladies' Institute (Almira College), Greenville, 111.
Jan. 18, 1879, m David Webster Winter, b Nov. 24, 1849 ; s Christopher
and Margaret (Legg) Winter. In 1881 Artemisia5 and her husband began
the study of medicine at Cincinnati Medical College (0.), graduating 1883;
Aug. 6, 1883, they opened their office in Newark, Licking Co., 0., where they
practiced medicine until 1896. In the latter year failing health caused Arte-
misia5 to retire. She and her husband live upon their fruit farm about 3 miles
S. E. of Newark, 0. ; ad. Route 1. (No ch.)
[D238] REBECCA5 BRUMBACK ([D30] John4, same male ancestry as
[D231]) b March 29, 1847, on the farm in Licking Twp., Licking Co., O. ;
common school education and 3 yrs. in Shepherdson College, Granville, O. ; and
328 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
also spent some time in the study of medicine; taught school for some years;
since the d of their father [D30] John4 in June 1899, the sisters, Rebecca5 and
Marietta5, have successfully managed the home farm of 178 acres and they
together live in the old home; Baptist; unm. ; ad. Thornville, Perry Co., O.,
R.R. No. 5.
[D239] MARIETTA5 BRUMBACK, M.D. ([D30] John4, same male
ancestry as [D231]) b June 19, 18-19, on the home farm in Licking Twp.,
Licking Co., 0. ; educated in the common school ; graduated June 28, 1876,
from the Young Ladies Institute, Granville, O., and also from Homeopathic
Hosp. Coll., Cleveland, O.— M.D. March 27, 1889, but never sought to prac-
tice medicine. She cared for her father until his (/ in 1899, and resides with
her sister Rebecca5 upon the home farm, which they jointly manage; member
Bap. Ch. ; unm. ; ad. as noted above.
•
[D240] ELMA5 BRUMBACK ([D30] John4, same male ancestry as
[D231]) b Oct. 16, 1851; d Jan. 3, 1869. " She had an unusual character,
was a great reader of standard works, a poet ; and a friend alike to the infirm,
the aged, and those in all walks of life who came within her circle of influence."
[D241] NEWTON N.5 BRUMBACK, A.M., M.D. ([D30] John4, same
male ancestry as [D231]) b on the home farm in' Licking Twp., Licking Co.,
0., March 10, 1854; spent early years on the farm; attended public school; re-
ceived A.B. from Denison University in 1S78; A.M. from same in 1881 ; M.D.
from Iowa State University, 1883; practiced medicine Grinnell, la., Beatrice,
Neb., and Denver, Colo. (Horn.) ; in addition to medicine, also engaged in
other lines of business.
"While at Beatrice, Neb., owned much land in Nebraska and Kansas; laid
out five additions to the town; built many houses, an electric railway and an
electric lighting and power plant ; was alderman for six years.
While living in Denver, he incorporated the Eden Irrigation and Land
Company of Wyoming, securing irrigation water rights from the state for
206,000 acres and segregation rights from U. S. Government, under the Cary
Act, for 100,000 acres, and financed the enterprise by placing a bond issue of
$700,000. Through this enterprise a large area in Fremont and Sweetwater
counties has been settled and developed.
In 1907 and 1908 he built and has since owned and operated a scenic
railway to the summit of Mt. Manitou, Colo., at an elevation of 9500 feet
above sea level. This road carries each summer from 40,000 to 50,000 pleasure
seeking tourists.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH 329
He is a firm believer in variety of occupation, claiming that such diversity
of occupation contributes to health and happiness. In politics he is Repn. ; in
religious faith a Baptist ; is an ardent advocate of women's suffrage ; is a total
abstainer, even from tobacco in any form ; is 6 feet tall, weighs 200 pounds, has
dark brown hair, blue eyes, and fair complexion. Res. 1027 Colorado Ave.,
Colorado Springs, Colo.
April 17, 1883, m Nettie Talbot, b Feb. 17, 1861 ; dau Samuel Talbot,
Pres. Denison University, and Mary Elizabeth (Morse) Talbot. Nettie Talbot
graduated from the Young Ladies' Institute, Granville, 0., 1880. (Illus-
tration.) »
Children (4):
[D373] + Florence May6, b May 30, 1884.
[D374] + Chester Talbot6, b Nov. 18, 1885.
[D375] Ella Beatrice6, 6 Jan. 11, 1888 ; d Aug. 10, 1897, at Beatrice, Neb.
[D376] Lillian Vera6, b Sep. 7, 1890; d Aug. 4, 1897, at Beatrice, Neb.
[D243] JACOB HENRY FRANCIS5 BRUMBACK ([D40] Joseph4,
[D10] Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow3 Brumbach) b Nov. 22, 1839, at
the old homestead near Bixley Ferry, Page Co., Va. ; farmer; Dem. ; member
Old Sch. Bap. Ch. ; ad. Fawcett's Gap, Frederick Co., Va.
Jan. 2, 1873, Jacob5 m (1) Amanda Jane Copp, b in Shenandoah Co., Va.,
near Luray, Va. ; dau Jacob and Rebecca (Huffman) Copp. Amanda d May
31,1878 [seeD244].
Jacob5 m (2) Victoria Virginia Huffman, b Jan. 28, 1846, near Luray,
Va., and d Dec. 18. 1894 ; dau Joseph and Mary Ann Huffman.
Jacob5 on March 10, 1897, m (3) Martha Jane Strickler, b March 10,
1849; dau David J. and Rebecca Strickler.
Children (5) :
[D377] Joseph MiKon6, b Nov. 17, 1873, Strasburg, Va.; m Amanda Corn-
well (3ch.).
[D378] Hubert Lee6, b July 29, 1875, Fawcett Gap, Va. ; m Mary Rebecca
Burner.
[D379] Mary Julia6, b Nov. 1, 1876, Hagerstown, Md. ; m Barry 0. Hershey
(4ch.).
[D380] Lena Rebecca6, b Oct. 25, 1884, Fawcett Gap, Va. ; m Joseph David
Huffman (1 ch.).
[D381] Anna Christina6, b April 21, 1888, Fawcett Gap, Va.
[D244] JOSEPH BENTON5 BRUMBACK ([D40] Joseph4, same an-
cestry as [D243])'& Nov. 22, 1842, at Winchester, Frederick Co., Va. ; d May
330 BEUMBACH FAMILIES
5, 1892, and was buried at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Va. ; farmer; Dem. ;
Baptist. He m Julia Kate Copp, b 1851 at Woodstock ; dau Jacob and Rebecca
{Huffman) Copp [see 1)243, 1st w.].
Children (5) :
[D382] + Henry Lee6, & Dec. 24, 1875.
[D383] + Wade Hampton6, b April 4, 1877.
[D384] + Franklin Holliday6, b Dec. 7, 1878.
[D385] -f Earl Copp0, b July 17, 1882.
[D386] + Joseph Edward, M.D., b June 15, 1886.
[D246] ISAAC MILTON5 BRUMBACK, M.D. ([D40] Joseph4, same
ancestry as [D243]) b Sept. 27, 1846, in Frederick Co., Va. ; educated in
private schools; at 25 began the study of medicine and graduated (M.D.,
1872) from the Richmond Med. Coll.; has continued in the general practice of
medicine and surgery near his place of birth, and is also interested in farming ;
Dem.
In 1874 Dr. Brumback m Euphrasia Ellenor Funkhouser, b Aug. 13,
1855, at Fawcett's Gap, Frederick Co., Va. ; dau Joseph Edward and Martha
Ellenor (Harman) Funkhouser. Ad. Fawcett's Gap, Frederick Co., Va.
Children (10):
[D387] + Hunter McGuire6, b Feb. 12, 1875.
[D388] Martha Christina, b Sept. 17, 1877 ; d June 9, 1884.
[D389] Lela Bell6, b Oct. 11, 1879.
[D390] Ada May6, b Oct. 10, 1880 ; in Walker William Johnson.
[D391] Maud Evelyn6, b Jan. 16, 1884; d Oct. 23, 1911; m Carl King
Wright.
[D392] Harman Milton6, b June 21, 1885.
[D393] Ellen6, b Jan. 13, 1887 ; d Sept. 27, 1887.
[D394] Jessie Amelia6 b May 29, 1889.
[D395J Joseph Byron6, b Feb. 23, 1894 ; d April 7, 1900.
[D396] Mary6, b March 10, 1899 ; d April 13, 1899.
[D256] JOSEPH MARTIN5 BRUMBACK ([D43] Henry4, [D10]
Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b Oct. 4, 1851 ; both him-
self and his sister [D259] Frances Elizabeth5 live together near Luray, Page
Co., Va. They are afflicted with cataract, and yet have preserved important
original records and sent them to the author with the warmest possible words
of commendation, expressing the wish that while they will never be abl,e to see
the printed result, others may soon enjoy as complete a publication as it may
be possible to produce. Possibly no other single incident in the author's long
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BEUMBACH 331
years of search and compilation has had such a stimulating effect— it has over-
come much experienced indifference where active co-operation would naturally
be expected; and has settled the questions of spelling of the original name, and
of descent in the Va. families.
Joseph5 joined the Old Style Baptist Ch. of Big Spring, Page Co., Va.,
in 1887 ; himself and sister received a large farm from their father, which they
rent to others ; both unm. ; ad. Luray, Va., R.R. No. 1.
[D257] CHARLES DANIEL5 BRUMBACK ([D43] Henry4, same an-
cestry as [D256]) b March 1, 1854; Oct., 1881, m [D355] Emma Ella6
Brumback, b Aug. 13, 1862 ; dau [D219] Henry Pendleton5 and Susan (Ken-
dall) Brumback; farmer; ad. Plymouth, Hancock Co., 111., R.F.D. (no ch.).
[D263] ORVILLE SANFORD6 BRUMBACK, A.M., L.L.B. ([D95]
John Sanford5, [D27] David4, [D8] John3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1
Brumbach) b on a farm in Delaware Co., 0., Dec. 2, 1855; attorney-at-law,
Toledo, 0., and one of the leaders of the Ohio Bar; was thoroughly educated
for his profession, his father sparing no expense to afford him the advantages
of the best educational institutions. Finishing his preparatory work in the
Van Wert schools when but sixteen years of age, he matriculated in the classical
course at Wooster University. At the end of his sophomore year Mr. Brum-
back entered the junior class in Princeton University. Throughout the two
years of his work in that institution he maintained the same high standard
of scholarship that had before characterized him, and won for himself such
recognition in the minds of students and faculty alike, that he was chosen one
of ten, out of a class of one hundred and thirty members, to deliver commence-
ment day orations. His graduation at Princeton was in the class of 1877, and
his selection to this honor in his class was the more marked by reason of his
being a western man in an eastern institution, where he had only two years
of collegiate work. The Princeton faculty granted him the degree of B.A., and
later conferred upon him the degree of M.A.
In the fall of 1877 he entered the College of Law of the University of
Michigan, and in June, 1879, was graduated with the degree of B.L. The
following winter he passed the examination necessary for admission to practice
at the Ohio Bar and located in Toledo. In 1880 he had so far progressed in
his profession that he felt the time was ripe to open an office of his own and
" hung out his shingle." Ever since he has made his profession the chief con-
cern of his life, and has been so successful that he is recognized as one of the
foremost lawyers in the Northwest, and is retained in cases of great importance,
especially in corporation litigation.
332 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Mr. Brumback is a member of the First Congregational Church of Toledo,
and fraternally, socially and in a business way, is identified with the principal
local organizations of Toledo. While a student at Wooster he became a mem-
ber of the collegiate Greek letter fraternity, Sigma Chi, and having never lost
his interest in the order, has made it the means of keeping in touch with colleges
and college men. He has been honored with the office of Grand Consul in the
national body of the Sigma Chi, and at the present time is one of the Grand
Trustees of the fraternity.
In politics, Mr. Brumback has ever been a staunch Republican. In 1885
he became a candidate for Representative from Lucas County in the Ohio
Legislature. It was the year when John Sherman was being opposed by John
McLean of the Cincinnati Enquirer for the United States Senate, and the fight
for the legislature was strenuous throughout the state. For several years
Lucas county had been going Democratic so that it was expected its members
in the legislature would continue to be Democratic. Mr. Brumback entered
into the campaign with his characteristic energy, and when the election returns
were counted it was found that he had run far ahead of his ticket and was
elected, while the other Republican legislative candidates were defeated. His
election was vital as the Republicans had a majority of only one upon joint
ballot with which to elect Senator Sherman, and, if Mr. Brumback had not
been elected John McLean would have had one majority. Mr. Sherman's elec-
tion was of national importance, for it was during this term in the Senate for
which he was elected that he secured the passage of the celebrated Sherman
Anti-Trust Law. 1885 was also the year when the Cincinnati election frauds
were perpetrated. Mr. Brumback served on the legislative committee to inves-
tigate the frauds and thereby made a state reputation. He served two years
(1885-1886) in the legislature, declined a renomination, and has since many
times refused to run for public office, believing it unwise to subordinate his
profession to a political career.
Oct. 26, 1881, at Indianapolis, Ind., Mr. Brumback m Jennie King
Carey, b Oct. 15, 1860, in New York City; dau Simeon B. (b Dec. 22, 1820;
d Aug. 5, 1902) and Lydia (King) Carey (6 Jan. 12, 1837, and living in In-
dianapolis, Ind.). Mr. Carey was a prominent wholesale merchant of New
York, and his ancestry appears in the " Carey Memorials."1 In 1873 Mr. and
Mrs. Carey moved to Indianapolis, Ind., where he became a prominent citizen
and conducted a wholesale hardware business until his d in 1902.
' Mrs. Carey is a descendant of prominent New England families, her great
grandparents being Adjutant Aaron King, and Hannah Mosely, the daughter
of Col. John Mosely, who commanded the 3d Hampshire County regiment of
■Carey Memorials, Farrell & Co., Cincinnati, O., 1874, p. 215.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BEUMBACH 833
the Massachusetts Militia in the Revolution. Aaron King was Adjutant to
Col. Mosely and, as indicated, married his daughter Hannah. Col. Mosely
also commanded a company as Captain in the Crown Point Expedition. Mrs.
Brumback is actively interested in the Natl. Soc. D.A.R., and is a member of
" Ursula Wolcott " Chapter of Toledo.
Mr. Brumback's interest in the preparation and publication of this
volume has been continuous, substantial financially, and encouraging; and the
compiler expresses special appreciation for the same. Himself and wife occupy
the beautiful home at 1603 Madison Ave., Toledo, O., herewith shown, where
they dispense a delightful hospitality. Ad. 432-438 Spitzer Bldg., Toledo, O.
(Illustrations.)
CMldren (2) : •
[D410] + Blanche Carey7, b March 4, 1885.
[D411] + Lydia Ellen7, b Dec. 2, 1888.
[D264] DAVID LA DOYT6 BRUMBACK ([D95] John Sanford5, same
ancestry as [D263]) b in Casey, 111., July 30, 1861; soon after his birth his
parents moved to Van Wert, O., where, except for two years' residence in To-
ledo, he has since resided. He was carefully educated by his father, who thor-
oughly believed in higher education, and the success in life attained by all his
children has demonstrated the wisdom of those views. David6 went from the
Van Wert High School to Wooster University which he attended for three
years, and then took a business course in Eastman's Business College, Pough-
keepsie, N. Y.
After leaving college Mr. Brumback chose banking for his life work, and,
after serving as cashier of The Farmers Bank at Rockford, 0., he accepted
the position of teller in the Union Savings Bank of Toledo, 0. Here he ob-
tained a valuable experience in the best city methods of banking, and at the
end of two years returned to Van Wert to take the position of cashier in the
Van Wert National Bank. He successfully filled this position for nine years,
until the (1 of his father, who was president of the bank, when he was elected to
the presidency.
Mr. Brumback is recognized as one of the most sterling, reliable and suc-
cessful bankers of the Middle West. His judgment and foresight are so unerr-
ing that he is constantly consulted on the most important financial matters.
His honesty and character are so well known that no man in Northwestern Ohio
stands higher in public estimation. It is such men who accomplish the great
financial success of the American people, for it is upon them that the safety and
stability of our financial system depend. He is a member of the First Presby-
terian Church of Van Wert and a progressive Republican, meaning thereby
334 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
that he stands for Republican principles so long as they are best adapted to
the national welfare. He has uniformly declined to run for office, having a
field so large for activity in his financial career that the honors and emoluments
of office do not suffice to draw him away from his life work.
Sept. 4, 1889, he m Elizabeth Adelia Pinkerton, b Feb. 5, 1863 ; dau David
Clendenen and Elizabeth (Pyle) Pinkerton, members of an old and prominent
family residing in McConnellsville, O. Miss Pinkerton was a highly accom-
plished lady and the union was a most happy one until the d of the
devoted wife and mother on Jan. 8, 1910 (interred in the family vault at Van
Wert, 0.). Three sturdy sons survive the mother to comfort their father.
And in them he takes all the customary pride that the Brumbacks take in those
who come to perpetuate the name. The Van Wert National Bank in Van Wert
with D. L. D. Brumback as president, Ernest I. Antrim, his brother-in-law
[D266], as vice-president, and John P. Reed, another brother-in-law [D265],
as cashier, comes very near being a Brumback institution. This with other
leading institutions in the thriving little city largely controlled by the gentle-
men named, and the Brumback Library, places the Brumback family well in
the front in that part of the country. (Illustrations.)
Children (3):
[D412] John Sanford7, I June 4, 1892.
[D413] David La Doyt7, b Dec. 27, 1893.
[D414] William Pinkerton7, b Jan. 7, 1896.
[D265] ESTELLA6 BRUMBACK ([D95] John Sanford5, same ances-
try as [D263]) b at Van Wert, 0., April 14, 1863; m Oct. 26, 1886, at Van
Wert, 0., John Perry Reed, Jr., b March 18, 1857 ; s John Perry and Selinda
(Leslie) Reed of Sharon, Mercer Co., Pa. They reside in Van Wert, O., where
Mr. Reed is cashier of the Van Wert National Bank, and a prominent capitalist.
Mrs. Reed and her sister [D266] Saida May6 (Brumback) Antrim are
members of " Isaac Van Wart " Chapter Natl. Soc. D.A.R. at Van Wert, O.
(Illustration.)
Children (3), surname Reed:
i Richard Brumback7, b Sept. 25, 1891.
ii Orville Sanford7, b Feb. 26, 1899.
iii Ellen Perlena7, b Sept. 18, 1901.
[D266] SAIDA MAY6 BRUMBACK ([D95] John Sanford5, same an-
cestry as [D263]) b Dec. 24, 1870. Oct. 17, 1899, at Van Wert, O., m Ernest
Irving Antrim; s Francis Titus and Ann (Kemp) Antrim of Germantown,
Montgomery Co., 0. ; graduated, A.B., 1889, from De Pauw ; A.M. 1890 Bos-
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH 335
ton Univ.; Ph.D. 1897, Gottingen Univ., Germany. They reside at Van Wert,
O., where Mr. Antrim is a prominent citizen and V.-P. of Van Wert National
Bank. Nov., 1911, he was elected member of Ohio Constitutional Convention
to represent Van Wert Co. (Illustration.)
[D267] JOHN A.6 BRUUBACK ([D97] Richard Thomas5, [D32]
John4, [D10] Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b Jan. 81,
1850; m Emma Shirley of Shenandoah Co., Va. ; memb. Bap. Ch. ; they live 5
miles from his father's farm ; ad. Rileyville, Page Co., Va., R.F.D.
Children (5):
[D420] Harry7, m and lives in New Orleans.
[D421] Homer7, d.
[D422] Virgil, m Mabel Hawkins of Pittsburg, Pa.
[D423] Mary.
[D424] Carl.
[D269] EMMA P.6 BRUMBACK ([D97] Richard Thomas5, same an-
cestry as [D267]) b Sept. 9, 1852; Nov. 6, 1887, m Eld. Benjamin Lampton
of Ky., who d Sept. 4, 1890 (tuberculosis) ; both members Old Sch. Bap. Ch. ;
ad. Austin, Tex. (No issue.)
[D270] MARY E.6 BRUMBACK ([D97] Richard Thomas5, same an-
cestry as [D267) b Aug. 15, 1854; Dec. 16, 1880, m Rev. George William
Sedgwick; both members M. E. Ch., of which he is a minister; ad. Rileyville,
Page Co., Va., R. F. D.
Children (3), surname Sedgwick:
i William7, d.
ii Bessie7, m Fulton, Charlestown, W. Va.
iii Leona7, m Theodore Taylor, Washington, D. C.
[D271] FRANK C.6 BRUMBACK ([D97] Richard Thomas5, same an-
cestry as [D267]) b March 13, 1858; m Nannie B. Keyser; dau. Capt. Harris
and Bclzora (Kite) Keyser; miller at Sandy Hook; ad. Luray, Va., R. R. 1.
Children (3) :
[D426] + Vernon M.7 ; m [D293] Margaret6 Brumback.
[D427] Edna7; /// Daniel Heiston, Martinsburg, W. Va.
[D428] Lynn.7
[D276] CARRIE LEE6 BRUMBACK ( [D98] David Hershberger6,
[D32] John4, [D10] Henry3. [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b May
OOb BKUMBACH FAMILIES
27, 1864; March 10, 1890, m Thomas Benton Clark; b Nov., 1859, in Van-
buren Co., Tenn. ; latter is sec. and treas. Manchester Mfg. Co., Manchester,
Tenn.
[D283] MARY LIZZIE0 BRUMBACK ( [D103] John Benton6, M.D.,
[D32] John4, [D10] Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b near
Luray, Va., Aug. 10, 1862; b in S. Dak. Aug. 25, 1895. July, 1894, m Dr.
I. S. Weyand.
[D284] MINNIE6 BRUMBACK ([D103] John Benton, M.D., same
ancestry as [D283]) b 1864; d March 2, 1888; m Rev. Jacob E. Shcnk.
[D285] EMMA GERTRUDE0 BRUMBACK ([D103] John Benton,5
M.D., same ancestry as [D283]) b March 5, 1866; July 15, 1887, m (1)
Campbell Haven; 1889 m (2) A. C. Begley; res. San Antonio, Tex.
Children by 1st m (3), surname Haven:
i Maxwell7,
ii Virginia7.
iii Joseph7.
' Children by 9,d m (3), surname Begley:
i Abner7.
ii Marguerite7.
iii Charlotte7.
[D286] ANNIE GRAYSON6 BRUMBACK ([D103] John Benton5,
M.D., same ancestry as [D283]) b March 7, 1868; m William J. Houser; res.
Brownsville, Cameron Co., Tex.
Children (3), surname Houser:
i Pauline7.
. ii Harold7,
iii Fred7.
[D287] JOHN FRANKLIN6 BRUMBACK ([D103] John Benton,
M.D., same ancestry as [D283]) b May 7, 1870; April 10, 1894, m Lizzie
Bowen; engaged in mercantile business, Knoxville, Tenn.
Children (6):
[D445] Frank.
[D446] Louise.
[D447] Mildred. ^
[D448] Roscoe Lee.
[D449] Alfred.
[D450] Benton.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH " 337
[D288] KATE6 BRUMBACK ([D103] John Benton5, same ancestry as
[D283]) b Aug. 6, 1871 ; m Walter Tansell Oliver; atty.; res. Fairfax C. H.,
Va.
Children (4), surname Oliver:
i Louis Benton7.
ii Walter Tansell, Jr7.
iii Robert Windsor7.
iv Catherine Grayson7.
[D289] EDWARD GIBSON6 BRUMBACK, M.D., ([D103] John Ben-
ton5, M.D., same ancestry as [D283]) b March 6, 1874, upon the homestead
farm 4 miles N. of Luray, Va. ; graduated from Med. Coll. of Va. (MD., 1897)
and has since been actively engaged in the practice of his profession (Reg.) at
"Hope Mills," Page Co., Va. (No P. O.), where both himself and his father
live upon large, productive farms within sight of each other. He is Dem. ;
member Bap. Ch. ; ad. Luray, Page Co., Va., R. F. D. 4.
March 3, 1898, Dr. Brumback" m Annie May6 Biedler, b Sept. 3, 1877,
at Marksville, Page Co., Va. ; dau Martin and [D100] Mary Elizabeth5
(Brumback) Biedler.
One son:
[D455] Edward Gibson7, Jr., b May 7, 1899.
[D291] ROSCOE CONKLYN6 BRUMBACK ([D103] John Benton5,
M.D., same ancestry as [D283]) b July 12, 1878; d Dec. 31, 1907; Aug.,
1903, m Flora M. Rothgeb; the latter and her children live near Luray, Va.
Children (2) :
£D456] Benton Abraham7.
[D457] Paul7.
[D292] ROBLEY DUNGLISON6 BRUMBACK ([D103] John Ben-
ton6, same ancestry as [D283]) b Jan. 19, 1880; educated in Luray, Va.,
graded schools, and Univ. of Va. (L.L.B., 1903) ; actively engaged in the prac-
tice of law in Alexandria, Va., since 1904; member Alexandria City Council;
unm. ; ad. Brumback & Bent, Mushback Bldg., Alexandria, Va.
[D295] JOHN WILLIAM6 BRUMBACK ([D104] Edward Trenton5,
[D32] John4, [D10] Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b Dec.
14, 1873 ; Nov. 8, 1899, m Minnie Brubaker, b March 22, 1876, at her home
in Luray ; dau John and Elizabeth Brubaker; they live upon a farm 1 mile from
his father's farm ; ad. Stanley, Page Co., Va., R. F. D. 2.
•Dr. Brumback furnished considerable family data as this work goes to press.
OOO BRUMBACH FAMILIES
Children (4):
[D460] John Oscar7, 6 Feb. 5, 1901.
[D461] Lucy Elizabeth7, b Aug. 30, 1903.
[D462] David Miller7, 6 Sept. 25, 1906 ; d July 3, 1908.
[D463] Mary Virginia7, b May 5, 1909.
[D297] THEODORE LAUCK6 BRUMBACK ([D104] Edward Tren-
ton5, same ancestry as [D295]) b Oct. 17, 1877; Sept. 7, 1910, m Mae Pitt-
man, b Sept. 7, 1886; dau. Reden Edgar and Sarah Pittman, who lived near
Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., N. C. ; live upon the home farm ; ad. Stanley, Va.,
R. F. D.
[D299] MARY ELIZA6 BRUMBACK ( [D104] Edward Trenton5, same
ancestry as [D295]) b Sept. 6, 1881 ; June 1, 1904, m Reuben Nathan Long, b
Oct. 20, 1877 ; s Isaac and Carrie Long (latter dau Philip Long) ; ad. Stanley,
Page Co., Va., R. F. D. 2.
Children (2), surname Long:
i Edward Brumback7, b Aug. 5, 1905.
ii Reuben Harrison7, b March 6, 1908.
[D302] EMILY GERTRUDE0 BRUMBACK ([D104] Edward Tren-
ton5, same ancestry as [D295]) b Dec. 13, 1887; Oct. 18, 1911, m Elmo David
Long, b Oct. 23, 1886; s Trenton and Anna (Shuler) Long, 2d cousin to above
Reuben Nathan Long; ad. Luray, Va., R. F. D. 1.
[D333] CHARLES IRVIN6 BRUMBACK ([D158] William Henry5,
[D36] Samuel4, [D10] Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b
1876, near Luray, Page Co., Va. ; HI Daisy R. Hite at Lebanon Church, Shen-
andoah Co., Va., b 1878 in that county ; dau Nebraska Douglas and Elizabeth
(Huffman) Hite. Mr. Brumback is an implement dealer at Stephens City,
Frederick Co., Va.
Children (3) :
[D500] Virginia H.7, b Dec. 8, 1903.
[D501] Fred. Irvin7, b July 15, 1905.
[D502] John Daniel7, b March 21, 1907.
[D350] ARTHUR HENRY6 BRUMBACK, M.D. ([D218] Thomas
Benton5, [D39] Jacob4, [D10] Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brum-
bach) b March 31, 1862, at Plymouth, Hancock Co., 111.; attended Carthage
(111.) Coll., 1878-1882; graduated (M.D., 1884) from Coll. of Phys. and
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BKUMBACH 339
Surg., Chicago; adjunct prof, gynecology, Coll. Phys. and Surg. (Univ. of
111.) ; gynecologist West Side Hosp. ; member consulting staff Cook Co. Hosp. ;
med. director North Amer. Union Ins. Assn.; member Chicago Phys. Club; of
111. Med. Soc. and of Amer. Med. Assn. Dr. Brumback is Repn.; has resided
in Hancock Co., 111., Kansas City, Mo., and for a number of years has been
successfully engaged in the regular practice of medicine in Chicago, 111. ; res.
1503 Jackson Blvd. ; office 100 State St.
Dr. Brumback m (1) Rose Greenlief Stud, b at Moberly, Mo.; d July 6,
1886, and bur. Plymouth, 111. ; dau Abram Stud. July 17, 1889, m (2) Sophia
Johanna Wiborg, b April 27, 1860, at Quebec, Canada; dau Ole Hansen and
Lorense (Hookenson) Wiborg.
Child by 1st. m:
[D525] Benton Lee7, b July 4, 1886; d May 14, 1905.
Child by %d m:
[D526] Marion Abbie7, b Dec. 6, 1891 ; d June 11, 1892.
[D356] DAVID BENTONe BRUMBACK ([D219] Henry Pendleton5,
[D39] Jacob4, [D10] Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b
near Plymouth, 111., April 26, 1865 ; Oct. 6, 1886 m Susan R. McAfee, b Jan.
30, 1859, at Emerson, Marion Co., Mo. ; dau Samuel B. and Henrietta ( Wyne)
McAfee. David6 is a farmer ; Dem. ; member Primitive Bap. Ch. ; ad. Ply-
mouth, Hancock Co., 111., R. F. D.
One son:
[D580] Henry McAfee7, b Oct. 14, 1891 ; d Sept. 24, 1909.
[D357] JENNIE LAURA6 BRUMBACK ([D219] Henry Pendleton5,
same ancestry as [D356]) m Wentworth Lee Irwin, M.D., b 1863; graduated
in 1898 from Coll. of Phys. and Surgs., Chicago; member Amer. Med. Assn.;
engaged in active practice of his profession (Reg.) at Plymouth, Hancock
Co., 111.
[D362] FRANK FULLERTON6 BRUMBACK ([D231] Jefferson5,
[D30] John4, [D8] John3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b Oct. 3,
1860; June 11, 1891, /;/ Louise Upton, b Jan. 17, 1868; dau Charles E. and
Louise (Rackett) Upton; att'y-at-law, 510 New England Bldg., Kansas City,
Mo.
One son:
[D600] Jefferson Upton7, b June 9, 1892.
[D363] HERMANN6 BRUMBACK ([D231] Jefferson5, same ancestry
340
BEUMBACH FAMILIES
as [D362]) b at Newark, Licking Co., 0., May 1, 1862; graduated from the
High School, Kansas City, Mo. ; attended Racine College, 1879-1882, and Ho-
bart College, 1882-1883, graduating A.B.; admitted to the bar at Kansas
City, Mo., in 1885, and has since been actively engaged in the practice of law
in that city, except when on the bench; was Police Judge, 1901-1902, 'and
Circuit Judge, Jackson Co., Mo., 1904-1911; Repn. ; member Protestant
Episcopal Ch. ; ad. 813-816 Scarritt Bldg., Kansas City, Mo.
June 30, 1891, in Charlotte Elizabeth Pratt; b Sept. 27, 1860; dau Wal-
lace and Adaline (Russell) Pratt.
One son:
[D601] Theodore Berdell7, b Nov. 11, 1894.
[D367] VIRGIL JEFFERSON6 BRUMBACK ([D232] Jeremiah5,
[D30] John4, [D8] John3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b June
15, 1858; educated at Boise, Idaho, and at West Point Mil. Acad., graduating
from the latter 2d Lt. June 11, 1881 ; retired to homestead; ad. Santa, Idaho.
" Ind. Idaho Cadet M. A. 1 July '77 (36) ; 2d Lt. 2 Inf. 11 June '81 ; 1st
Lt. 25 Sept. '90 ; read. 18 May '93."a
[D369] ARTHUR MARION6 BRUMBACK" ([D233] Jeremiah3, same
ancestry as [D367]) b Dec. 7, 1869, at Boise, Idaho; educated in the Boise
pub. schs., Denison Univ. (A.B., 1892), Univ. of Cal. (A.M., 1903) ; principal
of Grace Seminary, Centralia, Wash., 1894-96; prof, chemistry and physics
McMinnville (Oreg.) Col., 1896-1903, and pres. of same 1903-1905; prof,
chemistry Denison Univ. 1905 — . Prof Brumback was supt. S.S., McMinnville,
Oreg., 1901-1905, and has been clerk of 1st Bap. Ch., Granville, O., from 1910,
being quite active in religious work. Ad. Denison Univ., Granville, Licking
Co., O.
June 20, 1893, at Clay Center, Kans., he m Clara Miranda Tattle, b Feb.
24, 1867, at Urbana, O. ; dau Jonah Buldidn and Alma Mary (Peters) Tattle.
One daughter:
[D620] Alma Louise7, b. April 7, 1894.
[D370] ERNEST DE MARY0 BRUMBACK, M.D. ( [D235] Henry5,
[D30] John4, [D8] John3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b Nov." 5,
1873, at Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., Mo., where he lived until 1888; attended
Denison Univ. for several years; grad. (M.D.) Halm. Med. Col. and Hosp.
(Phila.) 1899; Repn.; Baptist.
■Hist. Reg. & Die. U.S.A. from Org. Sept. 29, 1789, to March 2, 1903— Heitman, G.P.O.
1903. 2 vol.
bHis active assistance in securing information is hereby acknowledged.
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH 841
May 10, 1910, m Jeanne Guelpa of Vichy, France; dau Jacques and
Louise Guelpa; ad. 347 W. 34th St., New York, N. Y.
[D372] GRACE DE MARY6 BRUMBACK ([D235] Henry5, same
ancestry as [D370]) b July 9, 1876; attended public schools at Granville, O.,
and later Shephardson College, from which she grad. 1899, and later her de-
gree was reconferred by Denison Univ., Granville, 0. Thereafter she spent a
yr. in special work at Leland Stanford Univ. June 14, 1905, m Charles
Leonard Henson, b in Stone Co., Mo., Sept. 27, 1877; s LaFayette and Sarah
Frances (Melton) Henson. Mr. Henson attended the pub. schs. of Galena,
Mo., Marionville, Mo.; Marionville Collegiate Institute; graduated (LL.B.,
1901) from Univ. of Mo. He entered upon the practice of law Oct. 1, 1902,
at Mt. Vernon, Mo., under the firm name of Gibbs & Henson ; July 1, 1905,
entered into law partnership with [D235] Henry5 Brumback; elected prose-
cuting atty. for Lawrence Co., Mo., 1911 for a term of two years. Both his
wife and himself have materially assisted in gathering information for this
work ; members Pres. Ch. ; res. Mt. Vernon, Mo.
One son:
i Henry Brumback7 Henson, b Sept. 15, 1906.
[D373] FLORENCE MAY6 BRUMBACK ([D241] Newton N— .5
[D30] John4, [D8] John3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b at
Grinnell, la., May 30, 1884 ; 1904 graduated from East Denver High School,
and in 1909 from Vassar Coll. ; teacher of biology and botany in High Sch.,
Waukegan, 111.; unm. (Illustration.)
[D374] CHESTER TALBOT6 BRUMBACK ([D241] Newton N— .5,
same ancestry as [D373]) 6 at Beatrice, Neb., Nov. 18, 1885; mechanioal and
electrical engineer ; sec. and asst. mgr. Manitou Incline Ry. Co. ; ad. Manitou,
Colo. (Illustration.)
[D382] HENRY LEE6 BRUMBACK ( [D244] Joseph Benton5, [D40]
Joseph4, [D10] Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b Dec. 24,
1875, at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Va. ; attended common schools of that
county, and those of Woodstock, Va., and a yr. at Mercersburg Acad. ; worked
7 yrs. in a china store, 7 yrs. with Swift & Co. in Phila. ; June 1898 became a
commission merchant at 2826-26 Dauphin St., Philadelphia, Pa.; res. 2313
Hagert St. Feb. 10, 1904, he m Viola M. Bockins, b Oct. 18, 1880; dau Theo-
dore P. and Pauline (Vasche) Bockins
342 BEUMBACH FAMILIES
Children (3):
[D633] Mildred Evelyn7, b Feb. 27, 1905.
[D634] Viola Hazel7, 6 Jan. 1, 1908.
[D635] Marion Estella7, 6 Jan. 24, 1911.
[D383] WADE HAMPTON6 BRUMBACK ([D244] Joseph Benton5,
same ancestry as [D382]) b April 4, 1877, at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co.,
Va. ; salesman with his brother [D382] ; res. Philadelphia, Pa.
[D384] FRANKLIN HOLLIDAY6 BRUMBACK ([D244] Joseph
Benton5, same ancestry as [D382]) b Dec. 7, 1878, at Woodstock, Shenandoah
Co., Va. ; educated in public schools and at Roanoke College, Salem, Va., and
graduated in law course at Wash. & Lee Univ (1908); att'y-at-law ; Dem. ;
Baptist. He materially assisted by sending family details for this section.
Oct. 24, 1910, Mr. Brumback, at New Market, Va., m Emma Jane Crim,
b Nov. 25, 1883; dau John William and Eliza (Clinedinst) Crim; ad. Wood-
stock, Shenandoah Co., Va.
[D385] EARL COPP6 BRUMBACK ([D244] Joseph Benton5, same
ancestry as [D382]) b July 17, 1882, at Woodstock, Va. ; has been clerking
in Philadelphia, Pa., for several yrs. ; m Lucy Clinedinst; dau George Milton
and Anna Bell Clinedinst.
[D386] JOSEPH EDWARD6 BRUMBACK, M.D. ([D244] Joseph
Benton5, same ancestry as [D382]) b June 15, 1886; unm. ; educated in
country schools and at Woodstock, Va. ; grad. (M.D., 1909) Baltimore Med.
Coll.; appointed by State of Va. asst. surgeon (1910) at Eastern State Hos-
pital, Williamsburg, Va.
[D387] HUNTER McGUIRE6 BRUMBACK ([D246] Isaac Milton5,
[D40] Joseph4, [D10] Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1 Brumbach) b
Feb. 12, 1875, at Opequon, Frederick Co., Va. ; attended Winchester High
School, Roanoke College, and Univ. Coll. of Med., Richmond, Va., graduating
from latter (M.D., 1900) ; was resident physician at the Retreat for the Sick,
Richmond, Va., and has been in active general practice of his profession since
graduation. Ad. Opequon, Frederick Co., Va.
Nov. 25, 1908, Dr. Brumback m Nellie Ruth Smith, b 1886 and d March
30, 1909; dau Otis M. and Laura (Crabill) Smith.
[D410] BLANCHE CAREY7 BRUMBACK ( [D263] Orville Sanford6,
[D95] John Sanford5, [D27] David4, [D8] John3, [D3] Henry2, [D2]
IMMIGRANT LIST, SHIP NEPTUNE,
SEPTEMBER 30, 1754.
George Meyer
Johinn George Dccher
Jacob Bcrdsing
Georg Michiel Vitzthum
Georg Michel Loehr
Johannes Henrich Brombieb II
Johan Georg Traiel
John Adam X X Michael
Mallhiai Heiner
Johann Peter Decher
Andrea! X Bengel
Gottfried Cebhard
Johannes Schumann
Georg Roltz
Johann Henrich Kurchtal
Johann Thomas Bisshantz
Georg Jacob Haussman
Joan Carl Hermsdorff
Hani Adam Beckenhaub
Johannes Rebb 20
Frederick X Schneider
Georg Hoffman
Johann Bernhard "Meek"
John Adam X Edelman
Johann Nidaus Hauer
Philip Friedrich Wuenger
Hans Adam Bleier
Daniel X Stegner
Johannes X Hoch
Henry X Klein
Johan Paul Cemberling
Hans Nickel Ensminger
Johan Carl Gemberling
Phillip Wilt
V. Brucker
Jacob H W Wylard
Fredrich Pries
Augustus Siegfried Bychler
Jacob X Wylard.Jr.
Johannes X Schober
Philippus X Frcy
Christian Rietz
Fillib Wild
Georg Hechler
Eberhard Kriechbaum
Philipp Jacob Fdsig
Benedict X Forster
Henry X Shafer
Valentine X Dalik
Christoph X Speck
Philip Dietrig
Peter X Rubel
Conrad X Wagner
Johann Henrich Schneider
J. Adam X Angold
J. Henry X Schreier
Valentine Clemenrz
Christian Hoch
Johann Christian Weisenbach
Johann Geotg Grundloch
Johannes Riedel
DESCENDANTS OF THE WIDOW BRUMBACH 343
Widow1 Brurnbach) b in Toledo, 0., March 4, 1885; graduated at Miss
Smead's Sch. for girls, that city, subsequently from Vassar College, Pough-
keepsie, N. Y. Sept. 19, 1906, she m Lyman Strong Spitzer of Toledo, 0., 6
Feb. 2, 1880; s Adalbert Lorenzo Spitzer, b Aug. 15, 1852, and Sarah
(Strong) Spitzer, b Aug. 13, 1854.
Mr. Spitzer graduated at Yale (A.B., 1902) ; member of City Council and
banker; ad. 2519 Glenwood Ave., Toledo, O. (Illustration.)
Two daughters, surname Spitzer:
i Lydia Carey8, b Oct. 7, 1909.
ii Luette Ruth8, b Oct. 7, 1911.
[D411] LYDIA ELLEN7 BRUMBACK ([D263] Orville Sanford6,
same ancestry as [D410]) b in Toledo, Lucas Co., 0., Dec. 2, 1888; also
graduated at Miss Smead's Sch. and then attended Castle Sch. at Tarrytown-
on-the-Hudson. June 1, 1910, m Horace Ethan Allen, b July 12, 1884 ; s Dr.
Horace Neu-ton Allen, ex-U. S. Minister to Korea, and Fannie Messenger
Allen of Toledo, O., (descendant of Heber Allen, bro. of Ethan Allen, the Rev-
olutionary hero). (Illustration.)
Mr. Allen graduated from Mass. Inst, of Tech. (B.S., 1908) ; occupation,
asst. to gen. mgr. Toledo Ry. & Light Co. ; ad. 2040 Robinwood Ave.,
Toledo, O.
[D426] VERNON M.7 BRUMBACK ([D271] Frank C.6, [D97] Rich-
ard Thomas3, [D32] John4, [D10] Henry3, [D3] Henry2, [D2] Widow1
Brumbach) 6 ; m [D293] Margaret Brumback, b July 27, 1885 ; they
live near Luray, Va.
One daughter:
[D650] Janice8.1
•Numbering and ancestry follow the male line.
SECTION F.a
OTHER BROMBACH, BROMBACK, BRUMBACK IMMIGRANTS WHO
LANDED AT JAMESTOWN, VA., ABOUT 1770
The following families should apparently be considered in connection with
Section D, although they are so widely scattered that it has been impossible to
gather further information.
The records of the U. S. Pension Bureau contain affidavits, etc., from
Peter and Elizabeth (Simpson) Brumback, and letters were received in 1892
from [F28] John James4 Bromback, and in 1908 from the latter's son [F49]
John James5 Brumback, which contain certain facts herewith presented as the
basis for further search by those who may be interested.
Children (14), parents' names unknown:
[ F2 ] + Peter, 6 1768; d April 6, 1846.
[ F3 ] Charles.
[ F4 ] Paul.
[ F5 ] William.
[ F6 ] John.
[ F7 ] Willis.
[ F8 ] Martin.
[ F9 ] Henry.
[F10] George.
[Fll] Healthy.
[F12] Ellen.
[F13] Susan.
[F14] Sarah.
[F15] Elizabeth.
[F2] PETER2 BRUMBACK (?) b 1768; came from Germany about
1770, landed at Jamestown, Va., and became a blacksmith's apprentice. In
1776 he left the shop and joined Washington's army, serving 6 yrs. and 7 mos.
When peace was declared this wounded colonial patriot settled in Fairfax Co.,
Va., and resumed his trade of blacksmith. Jan. 10, 1788, he in Elizabeth Simpson
of Loudoun Co., Va., and in 1806 the family moved to Garrett Co., Ky. He
d in that state April 6, 1846, aged 97 yrs., 11 mos. Excepting Peter2, the
entire family were farmers ; were members of the Missionary Baptist Ch. ; and
it is believed all finally lived in Ky. Peter's own family consisted of 6 sons
•Section E Follows Section F.
344
OTHER IMMIGRANTS WHO LANDED AT JAMESTOWN 345
and five daughters ; the sons served in both the Northern and the Southern
armies during the Civil War.
MARRIAGE BOND OF PETER BRUMBACK, JAN. 10, 1788
Loudoun County Sc.
Know all men by these presents that we Peter Brumback and George Har-
man are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Edmund Randolph Esq.
Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the full and just sum of Fifty
pounds continental to which payment well and truly to be made to the said
Edmund Randolph and his successors in trust for the Said Commonwealth we
bind ourselves and each of our heirs and administrators jointly and severally
firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dates this 10th day of
January 1788.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a mar-
riage shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the said Peter Brum-
back and Elizabeth Simpson spinster of Cameron Parish. Now if there shall
be no lawful cause to obstruct the said intended marriage then the above
obligation to be void else to remain in force and virtue.
PETER BRUMBACK [seal]
GEO. HARMAN [seal]
W. BRONAUGH, JR.
(Filed by Clerk of Co. Court)
AFFIDAVITS FILED FOR PENSION
" Elizabeth Brumback 20 March 1848, under oath says she is 82 years
old and was b. in Fairfax Co. Va. — -then Elizabeth Simpson. 2 or 3 years
after the close of the Revolutionary War she m. Peter Brumback [F2] who d.
6 April 1846. Resided in Fairfax Co. Va. when discharged in 1783 until 1806
when we emigrated from Va. to Ky. and settled in Linkin Co. ; moved to Gar-
rett Co., and then to Nelson Co., and then to Shelby Co., then to Campbell Co.,
Ky., then to Boone and here resided 20 odd years — mother of 12 ch. oldest
62 or 63 yrs."
[F2] " Peter Brumback, age 80, Boone Co., Ky., under oath says he
entered U. S. A., 3d Dragoons for term of during the war in 1779, served 3
yrs in State of Ga. under Col. Elbert, Maj. Stark and Capt. Wm. Lane. En-
listed 3d Reg., Lt. Dragoons under Col. Wm. Washington in 4th Troop com-
manded by Capt. Parsons and discharged at Winchester in Frederick County,
Va. Escaped from British by whom he had been taken prisoner he met with
Worthington's Reg. in N. C. in Battle of Cowpens, commanded by Col. Mar-
346 BRUMBACH FAMILIES
gin ( ?) then at Jefferson C. H., Gen. Green commander at siege of ninety-six,
2d Battle of Camden, and of Eutaw Springs. Prisoner at Sunbury, in battle
wounded in thigh by musket ball. Marched through N. C, S. C, and Ga.
Wounded a second time in left arm."
MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF PETER BRUMBACK
" State of Ky. Scott Co. s.s.
We Robert M. Ewing and M. A. Peris do certify that .by virtue of annexed
commission to us directed that we have carefully examined Peter Brownback
who seems to have been wounded by a bullet passing through his right thigh
and right Hip. Also wounded in the left arm which appears to have been
made by a sword or some cutting instrument. Also in the head by a similar
instrument but slight. We are of opinion that at his present age the wounds
totally disable him from making a living by manual labor. Given under
our hands this 17th of June 1835.
M. A. FERIS,
ROBERT M. EWING."
Farmer, wife old and helpless and 4 ch.- — 2 sons 9 yrs. and 7 yrs. and 2
das. 14 and 12 (30 June 1820).
4 horses $75, 2 cows and calves $20, 3 sheep $3, old wagon $30, &c, &c,
$100.
Peter Brumback pensioned (No. 12,721) June 20, 1839, Ky. Agcy., at
$100 a year from June 7, 1832.
Children (11— Nos. [F16 to 26]):
[F 26 ] + George Washington3, b July 4, 1810; d Aug. 17, 1889.
[F26] GEORGE WASHINGTON3 BRUMBACK ([F2] Peter2, [Fl]
) b July 4, 1810; 1830 m Elizabeth Vest, b 1810; dau Hugh and
Sarah Vest; they lived in Boone Co., Ky., until about 1889, when the family
moved to Owen Co., Ky., where both the parents d in 1889. George3 d Aug.
17, 1889; members Missionary Bap. Ch.
Children (10):
[F27] Abner Legrand4.
[F28] + John James4, b May 21, 1834.
[F29] Richard4.
[F30] Henry4.
[F31] Thomas Hugh4.
[F32] Mary Elizabeth4.
[F33] Artemesia4.
[F34] Sarah Washington4.
[F35] Georgiana4.
OTHEK IMMIGRANTS WHO LANDED AT JAMESTOWN 347
[F28] JOHN JAMES4 BRUMBACK ([F26] George Washington3,
[F2] Peter2, ) b May 21, 1834 ; July 14, 1857, at Cincinnati, 0. ; m
(1) Martha Green, b May 11, 1834; dau John and Martha Green; Martha d
May 12, 1875. John4 m (2) Nancy Littsel, who d Feb., 1908; he was b in
Boone Co., Ky., and lived there 55 yrs. ; 1887 moved to Jackson Co., Ky., and
d at Gray Hawk Oct. 26, 1899. He was a carpenter; squire for 12 yrs.;
owned several large mills and did considerable contracting in grading turn-
pikes and railroads ; later took up farming near Tyner, Jackson Co., Ky. ; d
at Gray Hawk, Jackson Co., Ky., Oct. 26, 1899.
Children from 1st m (4) :
[F42] Frances E.5, b Sept. 11, 1858; m John Tool.
[F43] Georgie Belle5, b March 3, 1862 ; m Chas. Henderson.
[F44] Oscar Dolon5, b July 25, 1869 ; m Fannie Sloan.
[F45] Mattie Rahab5, 6 May 8, 1875 ; m William Rigg.
Children from 2d m (9—4 more ch. reported) :
[F46] Hallie Marshall5, b March 17, 1876 ; m Peter Parmer.
[F47] Rachel E.5, b Dec. 16, 1877 ; m Theresa Howard.
[F48] William Thomas5, b March 5, 1881.
[F49] + John James5, b April 6, 1883.
[F50] Julia E.5, b May 12, 1885.
[F51] Henderson Lee5, b June 28, 1888.
[F52] Patrick Henry5, b May 26, 1891 ; d.
[F53] Artie M.5, b Oct. 15, 1893.
[F54] Ruby F.5, b Oct. 12, 1897.
[F49] JOHN JAMES5 BRUMBACK ([F28] John James4, [F26]
George Washington3, [F2] Peter2, ) b at Verona, Boone Co., Ky.,
April 6, 1883; 1904 m Martha Metcalf, dau Butler and Malinda Metcalf;
farmer ; Dem. ; memb. Missy. Bap. Ch. ; ad. Privette, Jackson Co., Ky.
Children (2):
[F80] Foice6, b Sept. 2, 1905.
[F81] William Henry6, b Jan. 6, 1908.
848 BEUMBACH FAMILIES
THE WAY TO THE FOREST OF ARDEN*
No signboards show which road to take
To reach its ever-peaceful skies;
Each one must his own journey make
To find where Arden Forest lies.
For who can tell how far to go,
There is no book from which to learn;
One may stop here or there, and lo!
It's gates are just beyond the turn.
The path that leads on straight ahead
May take on farther from the goal;
And this one which so many tread
May still perplex and vex the soul.
What route to take no one can say,
'Tis found on neither map nor chart;
Only the joyous find the way,
Only the kind and light of heart.
Br Oscar Bhumbauoh.
•From The Savings Journal, Washington, D. C.
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