Descendants of Johann George Gresh

 

 

Generation No. 1

 

        1.  Johann George1 Gresh1,2 was born October 18, 1724 in Germany, and died October 29, 1788 in Douglas Township, Berks County, PA3.  He married (1) Magdlena.  She died Unknown.  He married (2) Esther Fedele April 27, 1761 in St. Michael's and Zion Church, Germantown, Philadelphia, PA, daughter of Michael Fedele and Elizabeth.  She was born September 22, 1738, and died January 31, 1827 in Douglas Township, Berks County, PA.

 

Notes for Johann George Gresh:

    Johann Georg Gresch (to use the old spelling of the name) was the founder of the family in this country. He was born in Germany, Oct. 18, 1724, and was twenty-five years of age, when in 1749 he came to America, and shortly after he located in Douglass township, Berks Co., Pa. He was a farmer, and it is likely that he was unmarried when he came to this country. He died Oct. 29, 1788, and both he and his wife Esther, born Sept. 22, 1738, died Jan 31, 1827, are buried in the Fritz burying ground near Little Oley, where also sleep many other members of the family. They had sons: Georg, Johann Adam and Nicholas. [Montgomery, Morton; History of Berks County]

 

[Guy L. Bierman Notes] "Johan Georg Gresh was born in Germany and came to America about 1749.  He was not yet married, but married shortly after his arrival according to Morton Montgomery in his 1909 history of Berks County.  By merit of one early baptism at New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Twp., Montgomery County, PA it is presumed that Johan Georg was twice married. First to Magdalena (unknown last name) and second to Esther (unknown last name).

 

No one by the name of Gresh appears on the 1754 tax list of Douglass Twp., Berks Co., PA but within ten years, on December 18, 1764 for the sum of $1,000, Johann George Groesch purchased 261 1/2 acres of land in Douglass, Berks from Thomas Barnard of Chester Co., PA.  This transaction is evidenced by the indenture found in Deed Book Volume 5, p. 20-22 at the Berks County Courthouse.  This indenture was recorded by Thomas Rutter Justice of the Peace for Berks County and witnessed by Math[ias] Richard and Nicholas Bunn.

 

Thomas Barnard inherited part of this land from his father Thomas Barnard and purchased the balance from his siblings upon settlement of Thomas Srs estate.  Thomas Sr. purchased the land on December 3, 1726 by deed poll as recorded in Book H: Volume 2; page 414, Philadelphia county, PA.  As both Thomas Barnard Sr and Jr were noted as "of Chester" county, it is unlikely that they ever lived in Douglass, Berks, but may have purchased the land as an investment.

 

At the time of the 1764 indenture the property was described in part as "thence by land of Mathias Hollabach...by land of Valentine Keely....to a post in a line of McCalls Manor".  McCalls manor became known by this name in 1735 when George McCall, a Philadelphia merchant purchased land from the 14,000 acre tract of John Penn, son of William Penn.  McCalls land was entirely in Montgomery County, PA.  The exact location and boundries of the Gresh property has not been definitively identified to date, the location of the Montgomery County line and Valentine Keeley's property is known.  This places the Gresh property on the Little Oley side of the Valentine Keeley property, very near and perhaps encompassing the later village of Little Oley.  There has been a heavy concentration of Gresh families in the Little Oley area for many generations since then.

 

In addition, at least one reference has been found to the family burial ground surrounded by Valentine Keeley land, that identifies this burial ground as also known as the Gresh burial ground.  Today the burial ground is known as the Fritz Cemetery.  It became a public burial site on December 17, 1790 according to Morton Montgomery in his 1909 history of Berks County.  At that time it was deeded from John Keeley, who inherited it from his father Valentine Keeley, to Henry Yorgey Sr, Jacob Keeley Sr., Peter Brunner,  and John Nagle.  No deed to the site has been located confirming this action.

 

Eleven members of the Gresh family, from three generations,  are buried at the Fritz Cemetery, among the 70 to 80 known burials. The Gresh burials include Johan Georg in 1788 and his wife Esther in 1827.  Esther outlived Johan Georg by more than 38 years.  The youngest known child, Johan Heinrich (b.1783) would have been 4 1/2  at the time of his father's death, while the oldest child, Magdalena (b.1758) would have been  29.  Son Johan Georg (b.1765) lived in Douglass, Berks all of his life and is likely the son who took over the family farm at age 23, upon his father's death.

 

Other Gresh burials included Adam and George, both sons of Johan Georg Sr, and George and his wife Catherine Gresh, grandson of the first Johan Georg.  The rest of the Gresh burials were grandchildren of Johan Georg Sr, by his children  Adam and wife Anna Maria, Nicholaus and wife Catharina, and George and Elizabeth.  The earliest burial was Johan Georg Sr. in 1788 and the latest was son Adam in 1831.

 

There was an additional early Gresh, Jacob Gresh,  who's marriage to Christina Batlow/Barlow on August 13, 1809, was recorded at New Hanover Lutheran Church.  Depending on Jacob's age at this marriage, he may have been another  child of the elder Johan Georg and wife Esther.  If just 21 in 1809 at this marriage, Jacob would have been born about  1788 and could be placed as either a child of the first or second generation of Gresh families.  However, if he were older or it was a second marriage, he may have been born too early to be any of the sons of the second generation.  Jacob seems to be a fairly common name in these families. There is a Jacob (d.1827 age 7 months) buried at the Fritz and Johan Heinrich (b.1765) had a son Jacob who married on 9-21-1822 to Anna Boyer at New Hanover Lutheran Church.

 

No further information is yet available on any of these three Jacobs and a determination must wait until more is known." [Guy L. Bierman Notes, Oley Valley Ancestors, BIERHAUS@verizon.net, dated August 10, 2003]

 

Johan George Gresh (b.11-4-1724 d.1-31-1792) who is buried at the Fritz purchased 261.5 acres of land from Thomas Barnard, December 18, 1764. This property was located south east of McCall's Manor [the Pottsgroves] and land of Valentine Keely, and very near the Fritz Cemetery.

 

Grave 39 - JOHANN GEORG GRESH (b.10-18-1724 d.10-29-1788) 64 yrs 11 days Inscrition: Soldier

Johann Georg Gresch (b.10-18-1724 d.10-29-1788) age 64/0/11

 

Grave 40 - ESTHER GRESCH (b.9-22-1738 d.1-31-1827) 88 yrs. 4 mo. 9 days, wife of Georg Gresch

Esther, wf/o Johann Georg (b.9-22-1758 d.1-31-1827) 88/4/9

 

Berks County Wills. George Grosch, Douglas Township, dated November 19, 1788. Administrators George and Nichols Groesch, sons. Esther the widow renouncing.

 

George Gresh Tax Assessment Rolls, Douglas Township, Berks County

                                       

                               

1778        100 acres        50 acres cleared    1 h, 1m, 2 c, 5s      

1781                        Sawmill   4 h, 4 c, 5 s    

1789        150 acres        Sawmill   2 h, 1c    

1791                        Sawmill   4 h, 2c    

                               

 

 

More About Johann George Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fritz Burial Ground, Douglass Twp., Berks Co., Pa.

Emigration: 1749, At age 25 years4

Military service: Rev War Pvt. 6th Co 5 Bn Berks Co Militia

Probate: November 19, 1788, Douglas Twp, Berks County

 

More About Esther Fedele:

Burial: Unknown, Fritz Burial Ground, Douglass Twp., Berks Co., Pa.

Confirmation: April 21, 1754, New Hanover Lutheran, age 15 (years)

Probate: Bet. November 24, 1826 - March 05, 1827, Berks County Court House Vol. 6, page 44

Residence: 1826, Douglass Township, Berks Co., Pa.

       

Child of Johann Gresh and Magdlena is:

+      2                 i.    Magdalena2 Gresh, born March 28, 1758; died 1836.

 

       

Children of Johann Gresh and Esther Fedele are:

+      3                 i.    Elisabeth2 Gresh, born March 19, 1762; died September 29, 1836.

+      4                ii.    Rosina Gresh, born November 23, 1763; died September 02, 1836.

+      5               iii.    George (Johann George) Gresh, born October 16, 1765 in Douglass Twp., Berks Co., Pa.; died November 03, 1823 in Douglass Twp., Berks Co., Pa..

        6               iv.    Anna Catharine Gresh, born September 21, 1773; died May 25, 1775.

 

More About Anna Catharine Gresh:

Baptism: November 14, 1773, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

Burial: Unknown, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

 

+      7                v.    Adam (Johann Adam) Gresh, born March 19, 1778; died May 28, 1831.

        8               vi.    Catharine Gresh, born July 20, 1780; died Unknown.  She married Johannes Miller; died Bef. 1826.

 

More About Catharine Gresh:

Baptism: November 19, 1780, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

 

        9              vii.    Henrich (Johann Henrich) Gresh, born May 05, 1783; died Unknown.

 

More About Henrich (Johann Henrich) Gresh:

Baptism: May 18, 1783, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

 

        10           viii.    Polly Gresh, died Unknown.

        11              ix.    Maria Gresh, died Unknown.  She married Andrew Schmid December 24, 1793 in Faulkner Swamp Reformed Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA; died Unknown.

        12               x.    Diana Gresh, died Unknown.

+      13              xi.    Johann Nicolas Gresh, born June 24, 1767; died January 14, 1863.

 

 

Generation No. 2

 

        2.  Magdalena2 Gresh (Johann George1) was born March 28, 1758, and died 1836.  She married Anthony Bitting 1782 in (3rd marriage for Anthony), son of Martin Bitting and Margaret Hillegas.  He was born May 09, 1743 in Falkner Swamp, Montgomery County, PA, and died July 13, 1818 in New Hanover Township, Montgomery county, PA.

 

More About Magdalena Gresh:

Baptism: April 28, 1758, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

 

More About Anthony Bitting:

Military service: Bet. 1780 - 1781, Rev. War, Colonel, 4th Batt. Philadelphia County Militia

       

Children of Magdalena Gresh and Anthony Bitting are:

        14               i.    Maria Magdalena3 Bitting, born 1782; died Unknown.  She married Bernhard Dotterer; died Unknown.

        15              ii.    Sarah Bitting, born 1787; died 1865.  She married George Sensenderfer May 20, 1806 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA; died Unknown.

        16             iii.    Archibold Bitting, born September 05, 1793; died 1844.

 

 

        3.  Elisabeth2 Gresh (Johann George1) was born March 19, 1762, and died September 29, 1836.  She married George (Johan George) Brunner5, son of Peter Brunner and Anna Volck.  He was born April 17, 1755 in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA, and died December 06, 1845.

 

More About Elisabeth Gresh:

Baptism: May 20, 1762, New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Townsip, Montgomery County, PA

Burial: Unknown, Fritz Burial Ground, Douglass Ttwp., Berks Co., Pa.

 

Notes for George (Johan George) Brunner:

Gravesite tombstone inscription at Fritz Burial Ground, Douglass Township, Berks County lists his birthdate as April 23, 1755

 

More About George (Johan George) Brunner:

Burial: Unknown, Fritz Burial Ground, Douglass Ttwp., Berks Co., Pa.

Military service: Revolutionary War, inscription on plaque at Fritz Burial Ground

       

Children of Elisabeth Gresh and George Brunner are:

        17               i.    Elizabeth Gresh3 Brunner, born August 13, 1782; died Unknown.

        18              ii.    Christina Brunner, born March 14, 1784; died Unknown.

        19             iii.    Rosina Brunner, born April 12, 1785; died Unknown.

+      20             iv.    George (Johan George) Brunner, born September 11, 1786; died Unknown.

+      21              v.    Elizabeth Brunner, died June 28, 1850 in Greenwich Township, Berks County, PA.

        22             vi.    Maria Brunner, born March 27, 1789; died Unknown.

        23            vii.    Margaretha Gresh Brunner, born July 18, 1790; died Unknown.

+      24           viii.    Catharine Brunner, born December 02, 1791; died Unknown.

        25              ix.    Hannah Brunner, born October 18, 1794; died Unknown.

+      26               x.    Johannes Brunner, born December 16, 1796; died May 18, 1856.

        27              xi.    Henry Brunner, born July 26, 1800; died June 09, 1881.

+      28             xii.    Peter Brunner, died Unknown.

 

 

        4.  Rosina2 Gresh (Johann George1) was born November 23, 1763, and died September 02, 1836.  She married John (Johannes) Handwerk, son of Henry Handwerk and Anna (Ringer).  He was born August 06, 1749 in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA, and died 1814.

 

More About Rosina Gresh:

Baptism: May 06, 1764, New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA

 

More About John (Johannes) Handwerk:

Baptism: August 13, 1749, New Hanover Lutheran Church

       

Children of Rosina Gresh and John Handwerk are:

+      29               i.    Heinrich3 Handwerk, born 1784; died 1858.

        30              ii.    Elisabeth Handwerk, born October 14, 1786; died Unknown.

 

More About Elisabeth Handwerk:

Baptism: November 12, 1786, emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

 

+      31             iii.    Johan Nicolaus Handwork, born August 29, 1789; died August 13, 1860.

        32             iv.    Johannes Handwerk, born June 23, 1791; died Unknown.

 

More About Johannes Handwerk:

Baptism: August 28, 1791, New Hanover Lutheran Church

 

+      33              v.    Andreas Handwork, born December 02, 1793; died 1847.

+      34             vi.    George Handwork, born April 24, 1796; died Unknown.

        35            vii.    Catharine Handwerk, born July 27, 1798; died Unknown.

 

More About Catharine Handwerk:

Baptism: September 30, 1798, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

 

+      36           viii.    Peter Handwerk, born 1800; died May 07, 1880.

        37              ix.    Esther Handwerk, born 1805; died 1825.

+      38               x.    Jacob Handwork, born March 17, 1807; died Unknown.

 

 

        5.  George (Johann George)2 Gresh (Johann George1)6,7,8 was born October 16, 1765 in Douglass Twp., Berks Co., Pa., and died November 03, 1823 in Douglass Twp., Berks Co., Pa..  He married *Elisabeth Handwerk9, daughter of Henry Handwerk and Anna (Ringer).  She was born February 14, 1754, and died Unknown.

 

Notes for George (Johann George) Gresh:

George Gresh, great-grandfather of James B., was born Oct. 16, 1767, and died Nov. 3, 1823, passing his entire life in Douglass township. He was a farmer and owned considerable land. His remains were buried in a private burial ground, known as Fritz's Burial ground, on the farm now owned by Warren Hoffman. He married Elizabeth Handwork, and their children were: George, Henry; Jacob; Isaac; Aaron; Elizabeth, m. to Jacob Moser; Joseph, of Monocacy; Susan m. to John Sassaman; Sarah, m. to Samuel Fox; Polly, m. to Henry Hartranft; and several whose names are not recalled. [Montgomery, Morton; History of Berks County]

 

Sponsors at bpt. were Nicholas Handwerk and wife Albertina, who are both buried at the Fritz Cemetery.

 

[Bierman, Guy L., NOTES] Johan Georg Gresh is buried at the Fritz Cemetery, but there is no evidence to support the fact that Elizabeth is there as well. Elizabeth's  death date is not known.  As George died at age 56, there may have been time for Elizabeth to remarry and be buried with a second spouse at another location under a different sur-name.

 

The birth date of this Johan Georg Gresh as recorded, by those who read the headstones at the Fritz Cemetery, is 10-16-1767.  This date appears to be an error as  Johan George was baptized in 1765 at New Hanover Lutheran Church.   A 10-16-1767 birth year for Johan Georg conflicts with the birth date of his brother Johan Nicholas, born 6-24- 1767.   The two dates are separated by less than 4 months.  For these reasons the birth year of 1765, as recorded at the New Hanover Lutheran Church is assumed to be correct.

 

Morton Montgomery in his 1909 history of Berks County identifies 12 children of the second generation Johan George  and his wife Elizabeth and also notes "a few more" not recalled, indicating that there were at least 15 children.  In doing the research the son Jesse was identified and placed first by birth order and second by a Jesse Gresh descendent, Mr. Steve Gresh of Colorado, formerly of Washingtonville, PA.  Steve Gresh was advised by an older family member that Jesse's father was George from Berks County.  These two facts taken into consideration, along with the known birthdates of Johan George's brothers children and the fact that there was a five year gap between the known birthdates of Johan George's children, lead me to believe Jesse was the son of the second generation Johan George.

 

Other assumptions as candidates for  the remaining children, presuming they were male, which is not confirmed, are:

 

1)  David Gresh (b.11-21-1801 d. 9-24-1858) m. on 4-8-1828 at New Hanover Lutheran Church to Anna Dengler, reported daughter of George and Christina (Luther) Dengler by Liz Miller another Gresh researcher.

 

2)  Carl Gresh m. Rebecca Boyer on 3-23-1823 at New Hanover Lutheran Church.

 

3)  Daniel Gresh (b.1801) m. Susanna Kuser on 5-3-1827 at New Hanover Lutheran Church. Sponsors at bpt. were Nicholas Handwerk and wife Albertina, who are both buried at the Fritz Cemetery.

 

"History of Berks County" by Morton L. Montgomery, 1909, (page 1369) George Gresh, born 10-16-1767 and died 11-3-1823, Douglas Township, Berks .....married Elizabeth Handwork.

 

1800 Pa Census; Berks County, Douglass Township: George Gresh, 1 male 26-45; 2 males under 10; 1 female 26-45; 2 females under 10.

 

1820 PA Census; Berks County, Douglass Township: George Gresh, 1 male 45 and over; 2 males 16-26; 1 male 16-18; 1 male 10-16; 2 males under 10; 2 females 45 and over; 1 female 16-26, 1 female 10-16.

 

More About George (Johann George) Gresh:

Baptism: December 01, 1765, New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA

Burial: Unknown, Fritz Burial Ground, Douglass Twp., Berks Co., Pa.

Occupation: Farmer

 

Notes for *Elisabeth Handwerk:

This connection (daughter of Heinrich Handwerk is problematic as Elizabeth would have been near 60 at the birth of Aaron. This connection was made by other researchers and is probably in error. Logic would presuppose that if George's wife, Elizabeth, was a Handwerk, she would likely have been born circa 1770.

The 1800 census records list George's wife aged 26-45 and in the same age group as George.

 

NOTE: Asterisk (*) prior to the name denotes a possible connection from either a secondary source without corroboration or a circumstantial connection. A verified connection needs to be made to document or dispute this connection and there is not enough available evidence to do so presently. The asterisk should be treated as suspect data for establishing a connection or a particular set of facts involving the person so designated.

 

More About *Elisabeth Handwerk:

Baptism: April 21, 1754, New Hanover Lutheran Church

       

Children of George Gresh and *Elisabeth Handwerk are:

+      39               i.    Salome3 Gresh, born August 13, 1791; died July 19, 1854.

+      40              ii.    Elizabeth Handwerk Gresh, born September 12, 1793 in Douglas Township, Berks County, PA; died November 15, 1857 in Perry County, PA.

+      41             iii.    George Gresh, born July 23, 1795 in Douglass Twp, Berks County, PA; died Unknown.

+      42             iv.    Maria (Mary Ann) Handwerk Gresh, born February 24, 1797; died Unknown.

        43              v.    Joseph Handwerk Gresh, born October 13, 1798; died October 13, 1811.

 

More About Joseph Handwerk Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fritz's Burial Ground, Berks County, PA

 

+      44             vi.    Jacob Handwerk Gresh, born 1799; died Unknown.

+      45            vii.    Henry (Heinrich) Gresh, born December 07, 1800; died October 30, 1881.

        46           viii.    David Gresh, born November 21, 1801; died Unknown.  He married Anna Dengler April 08, 1828 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Twp., Montgomery County, PA; died Unknown.

 

Notes for David Gresh:

Will of David Gresh, Douglas Township, Berks County (will Book 10, page 499) dated March 8, 1856 mentions Isaac, minor son of Joseph Steinruck.

Will of Ann Gresh, wife of David Gresh (Berks County Will Book 15, p. 777) "I give and bequeath unto Isaac Steinruck a grandson of my deceased sister Elizabeth Bush the sum of $200.00. Isaac Steinruck was appointed executor of the will dated October 22, 1883.

 

+      47              ix.    Jesse Gresh, born January 25, 1805 in Berks County, PA; died April 01, 1884 in Washingtonville, PA.

+      48               x.    Susan Gresh, born January 04, 1807; died January 04, 1894.

        49              xi.    Polly Gresh, died Unknown.  She married Henry Hartranft; died Unknown.

        50             xii.    Isaac Handwerk Gresh, born September 01, 1814; died Unknown.

 

More About Isaac Handwerk Gresh:

Baptism: December 04, 1814, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

 

        51            xiii.    Aaron Gresh, born June 05, 1816; died Unknown.

 

More About Aaron Gresh:

Baptism: October 27, 1816, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

 

 

        7.  Adam (Johann Adam)2 Gresh (Johann George1) was born March 19, 1778, and died May 28, 1831.  He married Anna Maria Reifschneider 1796, daughter of Unknown Roth.  She was born March 30, 1779, and died February 29, 1864.

 

Notes for Adam (Johann Adam) Gresh:

The village of Greshville in Berks county was named after Adam Gresh.

 

Johann Adam Gresch, son of the emigrant Johann Georg, was born in Douglass township, March 19, 1778, and died May 28, 1831. He was a prominent business man in the very early days of Douglass township, having a store, tavern and distillery, his place being a very busy business center. In 1796 he married Anna Maria Reifschneider, born March 30, 1779, and died Feb. 29, 1864, after a married life of sixty-eight years. They had three sons and two daughters, among whom were: Elizabeth, 1799-1805; Charles 1802-1849; and Adam, 1804-1846. [Montgomery, Morton; History of Berks County]

 

More About Adam (Johann Adam) Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fritz Burial Ground, Douglass Ttwp., Berks Co., Pa.

Occupation: Bet. 1800 - 1831, Owned store, tavern & distillery

 

More About Anna Maria Reifschneider:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks Co., Pa.

       

Children of Adam Gresh and Anna Reifschneider are:

        52               i.    Elizabeth3 Gresh, born September 16, 1799; died December 27, 1805.

+      53              ii.    Charles Gresh, born December 20, 1802; died September 06, 1849.

+      54             iii.    Adam R. Gresh, born April 02, 1804; died February 28, 1846.

        55             iv.    Esther Gresh, born December 20, 1806; died November 02, 1858.  She married Samuel Hoffman November 15, 1829 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA; born February 18, 1801; died April 13, 1852.

 

More About Esther Gresh:

Baptism: January 25, 1807, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks Co., Pa.

 

More About Samuel Hoffman:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's, Amityville, PA

 

        56              v.    Solomon Gresh, born May 30, 1810; died 1834.

 

More About Solomon Gresh:

Baptism: October 30, 1810, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

Burial: Unknown, Old Union Cemtery, Boyertown, graves reinterred at Good Shepherd

 

 

        13.  Johann Nicolas2 Gresh (Johann George1) was born June 24, 1767, and died January 14, 1863.  He married (1) Catharina.  She was born August 10, 1770, and died June 30, 1822 in (Faulkner Swamp Ref. Church records) (aged 51 y, 10m, 20 d).  He married (2) Catharina.  She died Unknown.

 

More About Johann Nicolas Gresh:

Baptism: October 11, 1767, New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA

Burial: Unknown, Union Cemetery, Boyertown, Pa

Military service: Rev. War

 

More About Catharina:

Burial: July 30, 1872, Union Cemetery, Boyertown, Pa

       

Children of Johann Gresh and Catharina are:

+      57               i.    Johannes3 Gresh, born May 17, 1792; died 1870 in Indainapolis, Marion County, IN.

+      58              ii.    Nicholas Gresh, born February 17, 1794; died February 05, 1881.

        59             iii.    Heinrich Gresh, born February 07, 1796; died February 08, 1800.

 

More About Heinrich Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fritz Burial Ground, Douglass Ttwp., Berks Co., Pa.

 

        60             iv.    George Gresh, born January 10, 1798 in New Hanover Lutheran Church Record; died February 12, 1806.

 

More About George Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fritz Burial Ground, Douglass Ttwp., Berks Co., Pa.

 

        61              v.    Jonas Gresh, born January 19, 1801; died Unknown.

 

More About Jonas Gresh:

Baptism: March 04, 1801, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

 

        62             vi.    Carl Gresh, born December 20, 1801; died Unknown.  He married Rebecca Boyer (Bayer) March 23, 1823 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Twp., Montgomery County, PA; died Unknown.

 

More About Carl Gresh:

Baptism: July 04, 1802, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

 

+      63            vii.    Daniel Gresh, born April 14, 1805; died May 13, 1870 in New Hanover Luth. Ch., New Hanover, Montgomery County, PA.

+      64           viii.    Elizabeth Gresh, born January 01, 1808; died September 25, 1887.

 

 

Generation No. 3

 

        20.  George (Johan George)3 Brunner (Elisabeth2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born September 11, 1786, and died Unknown.  He married (1) Margaretha Unknown.  She died Unknown.  He married (2) Lydia Moser April 19, 1812 in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA, daughter of Peter Moser and Margaretha Lampe.  She died Unknown.

 

More About George (Johan George) Brunner:

Baptism: November 12, 1786, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

       

Children of George Brunner and Lydia Moser are:

        65               i.    Aaron4 Brunner, born April 10, 1814; died Unknown.

        66              ii.    Anna Brunner, born May 21, 1816; died Unknown.

        67             iii.    Rebecca Brunner, born December 10, 1819; died Unknown.

        68             iv.    John Brunner, born January 02, 1822; died Unknown.

        69              v.    Rachel Brunner, born April 18, 1824; died Unknown.

        70             vi.    Amelia N. Brunner, born November 11, 1832; died Unknown.

 

 

        21.  Elizabeth3 Brunner (Elisabeth2 Gresh, Johann George1) died June 28, 1850 in Greenwich Township, Berks County, PA.  She married George (Johan George) Dietrich, son of Adam Dietrich and Maria Steinbruch.  He was born May 07, 1767 in Heidelberg Township, Lehigh County, PA, and died November 04, 1845 in Greenwich Township, Berks County, PA.

 

More About Elizabeth Brunner:

Burial: Unknown, Dunkels Church, Lenhartsville, Greenwich Township, Berks County, PA

 

More About George (Johan George) Dietrich:

Burial: Unknown, Dunkels Church, Lenhartsville, Greenwich Township, Berks County, PA

       

Children of Elizabeth Brunner and George Dietrich are:

        71               i.    George B.4 Dietrich, born Abt. 1805; died Abt. 1878.

        72              ii.    Rebecca Dietrich, born 1798; died Unknown.  She married Benjamin Hummel; died Unknown.

        73             iii.    Johannes Dietrich, born 1793; died April 04, 1872.

        74             iv.    Catharine Dietrich, born 1796; died 1870.  She married Jacob Stoyer; died Unknown.

        75              v.    Maria Magdalena Dietrich, born 1801; died April 07, 1880.  She married John Kamp; died Unknown.

        76             vi.    Daniel Dietrich, born November 12, 1809; died January 18, 1842.

        77            vii.    Anna Dietrich, born May 26, 1812; died November 06, 1894.  She married Benjamin Riegelman January 01, 1839; born September 26, 1814; died December 31, 1893.

        78           viii.    Adam Dietrich, born September 14, 1818; died November 27, 1819.

        79              ix.    Lucinda Dietrich, died Unknown.  She married Jacob Lesher; died Unknown.

 

 

        24.  Catharine3 Brunner (Elisabeth2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born December 02, 1791, and died Unknown.  She married Henry Focht.  He died Unknown.

       

Children of Catharine Brunner and Henry Focht are:

        80               i.    Maria Anna4 Focht, born August 20, 1817; died Unknown.

        81              ii.    Elizabeth Focht, died Unknown.  She married William Drey December 31, 1843 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA; died Unknown.

        82             iii.    Sarah Focht, born May 31, 1823; died Unknown.

        83             iv.    Amelia Focht, born April 11, 1826; died Unknown.

        84              v.    Joseph Focht, born March 24, 1828; died Unknown.

        85             vi.    Nathan Jacob Focht, died Unknown.

 

 

        26.  Johannes3 Brunner (Elisabeth2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born December 16, 1796, and died May 18, 1856.  He married Sarah Ann Miller June 11, 1820 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA, daughter of John Miller and Catharine.  She was born December 12, 1798, and died January 31, 1878.

 

More About Johannes Brunner:

Burial: Unknown, St. James Union Church Cemetery, Limerick Township, Montgomery County, PA

 

More About Sarah Ann Miller:

Burial: Unknown, St. James Union Church Cemetery, Limerick Township, Montgomery County, PA

       

Children of Johannes Brunner and Sarah Miller are:

        86               i.    William B.4 Brunner, born March 23, 1821; died January 18, 1891.

        87              ii.    Sarah Brunner, born July 18, 1832; died February 12, 1836.

        88             iii.    Catherine Brunner, born December 18, 1834; died August 13, 1915.

        89             iv.    Emeline Brunner, born Abt. 1843; died Unknown.

        90              v.    John B. Brunner, died Unknown.

 

 

        28.  Peter3 Brunner (Elisabeth2 Gresh, Johann George1) died Unknown.  He married (1) Eva Rosina Mathias, daughter of Philip Mathias and Anna Unknown.  She was born Abt. 1779, and died Unknown.  He married (2) Susanna Fillman December 01, 1812 in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA, daughter of Johan Fillman and Elizabeth Kepler.  She was born August 09, 1794 in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA, and died June 28, 1864.

 

More About Susanna Fillman:

Burial: Unknown, Pottstown Cemetery, Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA

       

Children of Peter Brunner and Eva Mathias are:

        91               i.    Jacob4 Brunner, born July 27, 1801; died Unknown.

        92              ii.    Elizabeth Brunner, born August 25, 1803; died Unknown.

        93             iii.    Samuel Brunner, born January 11, 1806; died June 13, 1869.

        94             iv.    Angeline Brunner, born November 02, 1807; died June 11, 1848.

 

       

Children of Peter Brunner and Susanna Fillman are:

        95               i.    Charles4 Brunner, born August 18, 1811; died January 31, 1892 in Berks County, PA.

        96              ii.    Peter Brunner, born July 14, 1813; died October 31, 1871 in Earl Township, Berks County, PA.

        97             iii.    Frederick Brunner, born March 11, 1815; died August 16, 1882 in Union Township, Berks County, PA.

        98             iv.    Maria Brunner, born August 15, 1816; died Unknown.  She married Jonathan Bishop March 24, 1839; died Unknown.

        99              v.    Jacob Brunner, born April 09, 1818 in Oley Township, Berks County, PA; died March 07, 1892 in Monocacy, Berks County, PA.

        100           vi.    Henry Brunner, born April 28, 1820; died Unknown.

        101          vii.    David Brunner, born March 22, 1822; died December 13, 1885.

        102         viii.    Aaron F. Brunner, born March 20, 1824; died Unknown.

        103            ix.    Angelina Brunner, born January 04, 1827; died Unknown.

        104             x.    Rachel Brunner, born June 12, 1831; died Unknown.

 

 

        29.  Heinrich3 Handwerk (Rosina2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born 1784, and died 1858.  He married Mary Hoseman.  She died Unknown.

       

Children of Heinrich Handwerk and Mary Hoseman are:

        105             i.    Unknown4 Handwerk, born 1810; died 1815.

        106            ii.    Belinda Handwerk, born January 16, 1821; died Unknown.

        107           iii.    Marian Handwerk, born January 16, 1821; died Unknown.  She married Lewis F. Walter; died Unknown.

        108           iv.    Roseanne Handwerk, born May 05, 1823; died Unknown.  She married David R. Wamsher; died Unknown.

 

 

        31.  Johan Nicolaus3 Handwork (Rosina2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born August 29, 1789, and died August 13, 1860.  He married Elizabeth Yoder, daughter of Jacob Yoder and Elizabeth.  She died Unknown.

 

More About Johan Nicolaus Handwork:

Baptism: October 25, 1789, New Hanover Lutheran Church

Burial: Unknown, St. Mary's, Warwick, Chester County, PA

       

Children of Johan Handwork and Elizabeth Yoder are:

        109             i.    Jacob4 Handwork, born October 04, 1819; died October 11, 1895.  He married Anna; died Unknown.

+      110            ii.    Samuel Handwork, born May 11, 1821; died January 20, 1892.

        111           iii.    Catharine Jane Handwork, born 1823; died 1874.

        112           iv.    Hannah Handwork, born October 12, 1824; died September 25, 1824.  She married Joseph Roberts; died Unknown.

 

More About Hannah Handwork:

Burial: Unknown, Elverson Methodist, Elverson, Chester County, PA

 

        113            v.    Elizabeth Handwork, born June 1826; died 1864.

        114           vi.    Unknown Handwork, born Abt. 1827; died Unknown.

        115          vii.    Levi Handwork, born 1830; died Unknown.

        116         viii.    Charlotte Handwork, died January 07, 1905.  She married Jacob Clingaman; died Unknown.

+      117            ix.    William Handwork, born 1836; died 1920.

+      118             x.    Margaret Handwork, born February 28, 1833; died Unknown.

 

 

        33.  Andreas3 Handwork (Rosina2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born December 02, 1793, and died 1847.  He married Hannah (Maria).  She was born 1794, and died Unknown.

 

More About Andreas Handwork:

Baptism: March 09, 1794, New Hanover Lutheran Church

       

Children of Andreas Handwork and Hannah (Maria) are:

        119             i.    George4 Handwork, born September 14, 1819; died Unknown.

        120            ii.    Sarah Ann Handwork, born April 11, 1821; died Unknown.  She married Frederick Mauger; died Unknown.

+      121           iii.    Samuel P. Handwork, born August 20, 1822; died January 29, 1902.

+      122           iv.    Solomon Handwork, born February 02, 1824; died January 21, 1888.

        123            v.    Nancy Handwork, born October 20, 1825; died Unknown.

        124           vi.    Ann Handwork, born November 03, 1827; died Unknown.

        125          vii.    Andrew Handwork, born 1831; died Unknown.

        126         viii.    Hannah Handwork, born 1835; died Unknown.

        127            ix.    Elizabeth Matilda Handwork, born 1832; died Unknown.  She married George W. Hoover; died Unknown.

 

 

        34.  George3 Handwork (Rosina2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born April 24, 1796, and died Unknown.  He married (1) Hannah.  She died Unknown.  He married (2) Barbara Dehaven.  She was born February 1807, and died Unknown.

 

More About George Handwork:

Baptism: June 26, 1796, New Hanover Lutheran Church

       

Children of George Handwork and Hannah are:

        128             i.    Maria4 Handwork, born November 07, 1826; died Unknown.

        129            ii.    Margaret A. Handwork, born 1828; died Unknown.  She married Thomas Miller; died Unknown.

 

       

Children of George Handwork and Barbara Dehaven are:

        130             i.    Philip Dehaven4 Handwork, born 1845; died 1906 in Coatesville, Chester County, PA.

        131            ii.    James H. Handwork, died Unknown.

 

 

        36.  Peter3 Handwerk (Rosina2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born 1800, and died May 07, 1880.  He married Rachel Bull.  She was born August 15, 1809, and died Unknown.

       

Children of Peter Handwerk and Rachel Bull are:

        132             i.    Martha Amelia4 Handwerk, born December 24, 1834; died Unknown.

        133            ii.    James Ross Cresswell Handwerk, born November 04, 1836; died Unknown.

        134           iii.    Mary Esther Handwerk, born July 05, 1838; died Unknown.

        135           iv.    Jonathan Bull Handwerk, born June 03, 1840; died Unknown.

        136            v.    Harriet Bull Handwerk, born May 29, 1842; died Unknown.  She married John Hughes; died Unknown.

        137           vi.    Aaron Lukens Handwerk, born January 29, 1844; died Unknown.

+      138          vii.    Sarah Delzell Frances Handwerk, born May 28, 1846; died Unknown.

        139         viii.    Hannah E. Handwerk, born October 1848; died Unknown.

 

 

        38.  Jacob3 Handwork (Rosina2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born March 17, 1807, and died Unknown.  He married Mary Young March 13, 1834.  She died Unknown.

       

Children of Jacob Handwork and Mary Young are:

        140             i.    Anna M.4 Handwork, born 1835; died Unknown.

+      141            ii.    Samuel C. Handwork, born August 15, 1830; died December 26, 1883.

        142           iii.    Jacob D. Handwork, born 1839; died Unknown.

        143           iv.    Henry Handwork, born 1841; died Unknown.

        144            v.    Jane Handwork, born 1845; died Unknown.

        145           vi.    Jesse Handwork, born 1848; died Unknown.

        146          vii.    Louis Handwork, born October 29, 1854; died Unknown.

 

 

        39.  Salome3 Gresh (George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born August 13, 1791, and died July 19, 1854.  She married Samuel Steinruck10 September 10, 1809 in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, Pa.11, son of Christian Steinruck and Anna Hanselman.  He was born March 06, 1789 in Pottsgrove Township (then Douglass Twp.), Montgomery County, PA, and died May 17, 1836.

 

Notes for Salome Gresh:

Listed in Montgomery County Poor Book for Limerick Township 1841 as Widow Steinruck with son Henry aged 7 years.

 

(New Hanover Lutheran Church records lists birth 8-19-1791)

 

More About Salome Gresh:

Baptism: October 09, 1791, New Hanover Lutheran, sponsor was "Widow Gresh, grandmother"

 

Notes for Samuel Steinruck:

Steinruck, Samuel   Family Bible

 

FAMILY REGISTER

        Samuel Steinruck and Salome Gresh was lawfully joined together in the holy bands of matrimony the 10th of September 1809.

       

        Isiah Wise and his wife Sylvania a born Steinruck was born a son on 23rd day of April in the year or our lord 1851 and was baptized by the Rev. A. Hofman and received the name of Aliver on the 9th day of March 1852, his sponsors was John W. Miller and his wife Elizabeth.

       

        Samuel Steinruck son of Christian Steinruck was born the 6th day of March 1789 his sponsors were John Reifsnyder and his wife.

        Saloma Steinruck a daughter of George Gresh and his wife Elisabeth was born the 13th day of August in the year 1791, her sponsors were her grandmother Ester Gresh.

        Henry Steinruck was born the 15 day of August 1834 his sponsors were Henry Gresh and his wife Catharina.

        Aron Steinruck- was born [             ] his sponsors were George Gresh and his wife Elisabeth.

        Isaac Steinruck was born the 13th day of March 1811 his sponsors were Christian Steinruck and his wife Anna Barbara.

        Joseph Steinruck was born the 129th day of August 1812 his sponsors were Adam Gresh and his wife Mary.

        Elisabeth Steinruck was born the 24th day of February 1814 her sponsors were Christian Steinruck and his wife Anna Barbara.

        Brecilla Steinruck was born the 25th day of December 1815 her sponsors were Jacob Reifsnyder and Mary Gresh.

        Catharina Steinruck was born the 17th day of October 1817 her sponsors were Jacob {  }erling and his wife Catharina.

        Samuel Steinruck was born the 25th day of September 1819 his sponsors were George Gresh and and his wife Catharina.

        Saloma Anna Steinruck was born the 20th day of March 1821 her sponsors were Jacob Gresh and Ester Gresh.

        Jacob Steinruck was born the 30th day of November 1822 his sponsors were Jacob Gresh and his wife Anna.

        Susanna Steinruck was born the 22nd day of December 1824, her sponsors were John Sassaman and his wife Susanna.

        Abagail Steinruck was born the 24th day of July 1826 her sponsors were Jacob Umacht and Catharina Gresh.

        Mary Anna Steinruck was born the 23rd day of March 1828 her sponsors were Jese Gresh and his wife Mary.

        Silvania Steinruck was born the 22nd day of September 1830 her sponsors were her sponcers were the parents (copied as written)

        Marcus Seth Steinruck was born the 14th day of January 1832 his sponsors were the parents.

 

        The father Samuel Steinruck died the 17 day May 1836.

        Mother Steinruck died July 19, 1854

        Isaac Steinruck died June 27, 1867

        Samuel Steinruck died Aug, 1859

        Abigail Steinruck died 1857

        Marcus Seth Steinruck died May   1865

        Catharine Steinruck, wife of Carl F. Schwartz died May 16, 1870

        Susanna wife of George Hosfeld died Aug. 10, 1885

        Precilla, wife of John Breniser died Feb 5, 1881

        Jacob Steinruck died 4-11-1895

1.     Aaron Steinruck died the 22 day October 1815

2.     Joseph Steinruck died the 17th day of Oct. 1848

        Sylvania Steinruck wife of Isiah Wise died on the 1st day of February A.D. 1852

        Elizabeth Steinruck wife of John W. Miller died on the first day of April 1852

        Mary Anna Steinruck wife of Christian Goldas departed this life on the twentieth day of March A.D. 1857

 

Bible was in the possession of Mrs. Clifford Steinruck, Parkerford in 1978. Clifford was son of Ralph Steinruck.

 

Family tradition holds that Samuel was the Lutheran School teacher in Boyertown.

 

Gravestones located between the Good Shepherd UCC church and the Bank property as part of the Old Union Cemetery in Boyertown, were reinterred when both the Bank and the church expanded. The gravestones were mounted all together in rows. Samuel's gravestone is somewhat problematic as it contains the death date for Samuel Sr. (May 17, 1836) interposed with the birth date for Samuel Jr (September 25, 1819) which creates the illusion that a 17 year old Samuel Steinruck was buried there. There is no such Samuel Steinruck. Which Samuel, then was buried at the Old Union Cemetery in Boyertown? Logic would dictate that when burying a man, the death date would likely be correct and would apply for the person being buried and that they would have the correct date for the correct person being buried.

 

In this case, however, Samuel Steinruck, Jr. died in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA August 20, 1859.

 

1810 Pa Census, Berks County, Douglass Township, p. 752 Samuel Steinruch 2 males aged 16-26; 1 male under 10; 1 female 16-26.

 

1820 PA Census, Berks County, Douglass Township, p. 125: Samuel Steinruck (Census index lists name as Samuel Steinwick but the entry clearly reads Steinruck) 1 male 26-45; 3 males under 10; 1 female 26-45; 3 females under 10.

 

1830 PA Census, Berks County, Douglas Township, p. 474; Samuel Steinwreck 1 male 40-50; 1 male 15-20; 1 male 10-15; 1 male 5-10; 1 female 40-50; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 5-10; 3 females under 5.

 

More About Samuel Steinruck:

Baptism: June 21, 1789, Emanuel Lutheran, Pottstown, Pa.

Burial: Unknown, Old Union Cemetery, Boyertown, graves reinterred at Good Shepherd

Christening: Sponsors were Johannes Reifschneider & Dorothea

       

Children of Salome Gresh and Samuel Steinruck are:

+      147             i.    Isaac4 Steinruck, born March 13, 1811 in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, PA; died June 27, 1867 in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, PA.

+      148            ii.    Joseph Steinruck, born August 29, 1812; died October 17, 1848.

+      149           iii.    Elizabeth Steinruck, born February 24, 1814; died April 01, 1852.

        150           iv.    Aaron Steinruck, born 1815; died October 22, 1815.

 

More About Aaron Steinruck:

Burial: Unknown, Buried Graveyard between Emmanuel Lutheran and Zion Evangelical Reformed in Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA

Christening: October 1815, Sponsors were George Gresh and his wife Elisabeth

 

        151            v.    Precilla Steinruck, born December 25, 181512; died February 05, 1881.  She married John Breneiser September 24, 1837 in Berks & Schuylkill Journal, edition September 30, 1837; born 1814 in Reading, Berks County, PA; died Unknown.

 

Notes for Precilla Steinruck:

(St. John's Luth Ch., Boyertown lists birthdate 12-5-1815}

 

More About Precilla Steinruck:

Baptism: May 23, 1816, St. John's Lutheran Church

Christening: Sponsors were Jacob Reifsnyder and Mary Gresh

 

More About John Breneiser:

Military service: 179 Pennsylvania Infantry, Pvt. (drafted)

 

+      152           vi.    Catharine Steinruck, born October 17, 1817; died May 16, 1870.

+      153          vii.    Samuel Steinruck, born September 25, 1819 in Douglas Township, Berks County, PA; died August 20, 1859 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA (aged 38 years, 10 months, 25 days).

        154         viii.    Salome Anna Steinruck, born March 20, 182113; died Unknown.

 

More About Salome Anna Steinruck:

Christening: 1821, Sponsors were Jacob Gresh and Ester Gresh

 

+      155            ix.    Jacob Steinruck, born November 30, 1822; died April 11, 1895.

        156             x.    Susanna Steinruck, born December 22, 1824; died August 10, 1885.  She married George Hosfeld; died Unknown.

 

More About Susanna Steinruck:

Christening: Abt. 1825, Sponsors were John Sassaman and his wife Susanna

 

        157            xi.    Abigail Steinruck, born July 24, 182614; died 1857.

 

More About Abigail Steinruck:

Baptism: March 22, 1826, (?) New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

Christening: 1826, Sponsors were Jacob Ohnmacht and Catharine Gresh

 

        158           xii.    Mary Anna Steinruck, born March 23, 182815; died March 20, 185716.  She married Christian Goldas16; died Unknown in Pottsville.

 

More About Mary Anna Steinruck:

Baptism: November 09, 1828, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

Christening: 1828, Sponsors were Jesse Gresh and his wife Mary

 

+      159          xiii.    Sylvania Steinruck, born September 22, 1830; died February 01, 1852.

        160          xiv.    Marcus Seth Steinruck, born January 14, 183217; died May 1865.

 

More About Marcus Seth Steinruck:

Baptism: May 20, 1832, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

Christening: 1832, Sponsors were the parents

 

+      161           xv.    Henry S. Steinruck, born August 15, 1834; died September 05, 1913.

 

 

        40.  Elizabeth Handwerk3 Gresh (George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born September 12, 1793 in Douglas Township, Berks County, PA, and died November 15, 1857 in Perry County, PA.  She married Jacob Moser, son of Peter Moser and Margaretha Lampe.  He was born April 09, 1785 in Amity Township, Berks County, PA, and died June 20, 1843 in Amity Township, Berks County, PA.

 

Notes for Elizabeth Handwerk Gresh:

Morton L. Montgomery lists Elizabeth Gresh Moser's Birthdate as October 8, 1792.

 

More About Elizabeth Handwerk Gresh:

Baptism: November 03, 1793, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

Burial: Unknown, Dellville, PA

 

More About Jacob Moser:

Burial: Unknown, Amityville Church (near south gate)

Residence: Monacacy Hill

       

Children of Elizabeth Gresh and Jacob Moser are:

        162             i.    Henry4 Moser, born December 25, 1816; died Unknown.

+      163            ii.    Margaret Moser, born December 25, 1816; died July 14, 1843.

+      164           iii.    George G. Moser, born November 28, 1815 in Amity Twp., Berks County, PA; died April 17, 1863 in Smallpox.

+      165           iv.    Elizabeth Gresh Moser, born June 28, 1821 in Amity Township, Berks County, PA; died December 30, 1902.

        166            v.    Peter Gresh Moser, died Unknown.

        167           vi.    Sarah Gresh Moser, died Unknown.  She married Joshua Gehr; died Unknown.

        168          vii.    Jeremiah Gresh Moser, died Unknown.  He married Rebecca Epler; died Unknown.

        169         viii.    Mary Moser, died Unknown.  She married John Coover; died Unknown.

        170            ix.    Angeline Moser, died Unknown.  She married Henry Walter; died Unknown.

        171             x.    Harriet Moser, died Unknown in Unmarried.

        172            xi.    Rebecca Moser, died Unknown.

        173           xii.    Leah Moser, died Unknown.

        174          xiii.    Unknown Moser, died Unknown.

        175          xiv.    Unknown Moser, died Unknown.

 

 

        41.  George3 Gresh (George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born July 23, 1795 in Douglass Twp, Berks County, PA, and died Unknown.  He married (1) Catharina Markward February 01, 1817 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA.  She was born October 10, 1797, and died December 20, 1823.  He married (2) Hannah 1824.  She died Unknown.

 

More About George Gresh:

Baptism: September 06, 1795, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

 

More About Catharina Markward:

Burial: Unknown, Fritz's Burial Ground, Berks County, PA

       

Children of George Gresh and Catharina Markward are:

        176             i.    Maria4 Gresh, born March 04, 1820; died Unknown.

 

More About Maria Gresh:

Baptism: July 02, 1820, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

 

        177            ii.    Jacob Gresh, born May 19, 1821; died Unknown.

 

More About Jacob Gresh:

Baptism: August 26, 1821, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

 

        178           iii.    Sarah Gresh, born August 19, 1822; died Unknown.

 

More About Sarah Gresh:

Baptism: August 06, 1823, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

 

       

Children of George Gresh and Hannah are:

        179             i.    Jail4 Gresh, born January 15, 1825; died Unknown.

 

More About Jail Gresh:

Baptism: May 01, 1825, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

 

        180            ii.    Jonathan Gresh, born January 04, 1827; died Unknown.

 

More About Jonathan Gresh:

Baptism: April 29, 1827, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

 

        181           iii.    Catherine Gresh, born January 19, 1830; died Unknown.

 

 

        42.  Maria (Mary Ann) Handwerk3 Gresh (George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born February 24, 1797, and died Unknown.  She married Henry Moyer Hartranft, son of Leonard Hartranft and Christina Moyer.  He was born February 09, 1795, and died Unknown.

 

More About Maria (Mary Ann) Handwerk Gresh:

Baptism: May 28, 1797, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

       

Children of Maria Gresh and Henry Hartranft are:

        182             i.    Elizabeth Gresh4 Hartranft, died Unknown.  She married Albert Foster; died Unknown.

+      183            ii.    Levi Gresh Hartranft, born June 24, 1817; died July 05, 1876.

+      184           iii.    William Gresh Hartranft, born May 08, 1819; died January 15, 1893.

+      185           iv.    Jacob Gresh Hartranft, born August 16, 1826; died Unknown.

        186            v.    Henry Gresh Hartranft, born August 16, 1826; died Unknown.  He married Sarah Roberts; died Unknown.

+      187           vi.    Samuel Gresh Hartranft, born June 25, 1829; died March 08, 1913.

+      188          vii.    David Gresh Hartranft, born March 01, 1831; died February 05, 1906.

        189         viii.    Sarah Gresh Hartranft, born March 12, 1836; died Unknown.  She married (1) Robert Lanning; died Unknown.  She married (2) Edwin M. Ayers; died November 20, 1881.  She married (3) John Evans; died August 1903.

 

More About Sarah Gresh Hartranft:

Burial: Unknown, West End Cemetery, Pottstown, PA

 

        190            ix.    Christina Hartranft, born December 1820; died April 14, 1828.

 

More About Christina Hartranft:

Burial: Unknown, West End Cemetery, Pottstown, PA

 

+      191             x.    Amelia Anne Gresh Hartranft, born December 13, 1837; died Unknown.

 

 

        44.  Jacob Handwerk3 Gresh (George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born 1799, and died Unknown.  He married Anna Boyer September 21, 1822 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA.  She died Unknown.

       

Children of Jacob Gresh and Anna Boyer are:

        192             i.    George Boyer4 Gresh, born June 02, 1824; died Unknown.

        193            ii.    Jacob Boyer Gresh, born July 29, 1826; died March 20, 1827.

 

More About Jacob Boyer Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fritz Burial Ground, Berks County, PA

 

        194           iii.    Benneville Boyer Gresh, born April 17, 1828; died Unknown.

        195           iv.    Rebecca Boyer Gresh, born January 18, 1831; died Unknown.

        196            v.    Elizabeth Gresh, born 1833; died Unknown.

        197           vi.    Clement Gresh, born 1837; died Unknown.

 

 

        45.  Henry (Heinrich)3 Gresh (George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born December 07, 1800, and died October 30, 1881.  He married Catharine Fox May 30, 1830 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA.  She was born March 03, 1803, and died June 22, 1871.

 

Notes for Henry (Heinrich) Gresh:

Henry Gresh, son of George, was born Jan. 20, 1800, and died in 1880, and is buried in Fairview cemetery at Boyertown. He was a farmer and also operated a saw and oil mill. His farm, which consisted in his time of 103 acres, has been cut up into two tracts, and the mill property is now owned by James G. Hartranft. He married Catharine Fox (1803-1871), and she too, is buried in Fairview cemetery. Their children were: Urias F.; Sarah, m. to Frederick Hornater; Henry who lived in Douglass township; David, a shoemaker in Douglass township; Jeremiah, who died in infancy; George, a willow basket maker living at Iron Stone Creek; and Mary Ann and Catharine, twins, the former the widow of William Yoder, and the latter the widow of Milton Hatfield. [Montgomery, Morton; History of Berks County]

 

More About Henry (Heinrich) Gresh:

Baptism: April 12, 1801, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks Co., Pa.

Occupation: Farmer; also owned and operated a saw and oil mill

 

More About Catharine Fox:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemtery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

       

Children of Henry Gresh and Catharine Fox are:

        198             i.    Jeremiah4 Gresh, died Unknown in died in infancy.

        199            ii.    Sarah Fox Gresh, died Unknown.  She married Frederick Hornetter October 09, 1856 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Twp., Montgomery County, PA; died Unknown.

+      200           iii.    Urias Fox Gresh, born October 24, 1830 in Little Oley, Douglass Township, Berks Co., Pa.; died November 18, 1909.

+      201           iv.    Henry Gresh, born 1836; died Unknown.

        202            v.    Catharine Gresh, born 1842; died Unknown.  She married Milton Hatfield January 08, 1860 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Twp., Montgomery County, PA; died Unknown.

+      203           vi.    Mary Ann Gresh, born February 19, 1840; died October 27, 1916.

+      204          vii.    David F. Gresh, born February 04, 1842; died April 01, 1916.

        205         viii.    George F. Gresh, born September 19, 1843; died May 03, 1919.

 

More About George F. Gresh:

Occupation: Willow basket maker

Residence: Iron Stone Creek, Douglas Twp., Berks County, PA

 

+      206            ix.    Zachariah Fox Gresh, born June 06, 1846; died Unknown.

 

 

        47.  Jesse3 Gresh (George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born January 25, 1805 in Berks County, PA, and died April 01, 1884 in Washingtonville, PA.  He married Mary Derr.  She was born March 24, 1806, and died May 29, 1869 in Washingtonville, Montour County, PA.

 

More About Mary Derr:

Burial: Unknown, Washingtonville, PA

       

Children of Jesse Gresh and Mary Derr are:

        207             i.    George4 Gresh, died Unknown.

        208            ii.    Isaiah Gresh, born 1852 in Montoursville, Lycoming County, PA; died Unknown.

        209           iii.    Samuel Gresh, died Unknown.

        210           iv.    Sarah Gresh, died Unknown.

        211            v.    Ephraim Gresh, died Unknown.

        212           vi.    William Gresh, born September 18, 1830; died December 31, 1857.

 

More About William Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Washingtonville, PA

 

        213          vii.    Joseph Gresh, born October 11, 1832; died January 03, 1914.

 

More About Joseph Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Washingtonville, PA

 

+      214         viii.    Mary Ann Gresh, born August 27, 1834 in Washingtonville, Montour County, PA; died December 31, 1857.

        215            ix.    Jacob Gresh, born June 10, 1838; died December 01, 1857.

 

More About Jacob Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Washingtonville, PA

 

 

        48.  Susan3 Gresh (George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born January 04, 1807, and died January 04, 1894.  She married John Sassaman.  He was born March 23, 1800, and died January 13, 1881.

 

More About John Sassaman:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's Church, Amityville, Berks County, PA

       

Children of Susan Gresh and John Sassaman are:

+      216             i.    Lydia Ann4 Sassaman, born August 23, 1827; died Unknown.

+      217            ii.    Elizabeth Sassaman, born January 28, 1829; died December 22, 1914 in North Coventry Township, Chester County, PA.

        218           iii.    David Sassaman, born August 12, 1830; died Unknown.

        219           iv.    Maria Sassaman, born August 06, 1832; died Unknown.

        220            v.    George Sassaman, born November 20, 1837; died July 07, 1921 in Douglass Township, Berks County, PA.  He married Linda Leffel; born May 17, 1840; died February 29, 1912.

 

More About George Sassaman:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's Amity Twp, Berks County, PA

 

More About Linda Leffel:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's Amity Twp, Berks County, PA

 

        221           vi.    Aaron Sassaman, born 1839; died 1917.

 

More About Aaron Sassaman:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's Amity Twp, Berks County, PA

 

        222          vii.    William Sassaman, born 1841; died 1926.

 

More About William Sassaman:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's Amity Twp, Berks County, PA

 

        223         viii.    Rebecca Sassaman, born 1846; died Unknown.

        224            ix.    Sarah Sassaman, born August 15, 1850; died April 12, 1862.

 

More About Sarah Sassaman:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's Amity Twp, Berks County, PA

 

 

        53.  Charles3 Gresh (Adam (Johann Adam)2, Johann George1) was born December 20, 1802, and died September 06, 1849.  He married Margaretha Steinruck February 26, 1826 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA, daughter of John Steinruck and Susannah Royer.  She was born March 26, 180218, and died May 04, 1860.

 

More About Charles Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Boyertown Union Church Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

 

More About Margaretha Steinruck:

Baptism: June 06, 1802, New Hanover Luth. Ch., New Hanover, Montgomery County, PA

Burial: Unknown, Boyertown Union Church Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

       

Children of Charles Gresh and Margaretha Steinruck are:

        225             i.    Henry Steinruck4 Gresh, born November 14, 1827; died November 07, 1886.

        226            ii.    Unknown Gresh, born 1830; died Unknown.

        227           iii.    Mary Ann Steinruck Gresh, born May 22, 1834; died Unknown.

        228           iv.    Catharine Steinruck Gresh, born 1836; died Unknown.

        229            v.    Charles Steinruck Gresh, born 1839; died Unknown.

 

 

        54.  Adam R.3 Gresh (Adam (Johann Adam)2, Johann George1) was born April 02, 1804, and died February 28, 1846.  He married Lydia K. Hill, daughter of Peter Hill and Hannah Knabb.  She was born April 20, 1807, and died June 22, 1893.

 

More About Adam R. Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks Co., Pa.

Occupation: Hotelkeeper, Greshville Hotel

 

More About Lydia K. Hill:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks Co., Pa.

       

Children of Adam Gresh and Lydia Hill are:

        230             i.    Mary A.4 Gresh, died Unknown.

+      231            ii.    Charles Gresh, born January 03, 1834; died Unknown.

+      232           iii.    Levi Gresh, born April 13, 1829; died March 24, 1887.

+      233           iv.    Emma Gresh, born November 26, 1838; died April 20, 1912.

        234            v.    Jonathan Gresh, born January 18, 1843; died October 13, 1860.

 

More About Jonathan Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

 

        235           vi.    Katie Gresh, born February 06, 1846; died September 15, 1882.  She married S.D.R. Smith; died Unknown.

 

More About Katie Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

 

        236          vii.    Ephraim Gresh, died Unknown.

 

 

        57.  Johannes3 Gresh (Johann Nicolas2, Johann George1) was born May 17, 1792, and died 1870 in Indainapolis, Marion County, IN.  He married Sarah (Sally) Fiery August 01, 1813 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA, daughter of John Feary.  She was born 1798, and died 1857.

 

More About Johannes Gresh:

Baptism: June 17, 1792, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

Burial: Unknown, Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN

       

Children of Johannes Gresh and Sarah Fiery are:

        237             i.    Letitia Feary4 Gresh, born May 02, 1814; died Unknown.

 

More About Letitia Feary Gresh:

Baptism: St. John's Lutheran Church, Boyertown, PA

 

        238            ii.    Samuel Gresh, died Unknown.

+      239           iii.    Joshua Gresh, born December 06, 1815; died Unknown.

+      240           iv.    Levi C. Gresh, born November 08, 1817; died June 26, 1912.

        241            v.    Sarah (Salome) Gresh, born October 30, 1819; died Unknown.  She married Samuel Shank January 06, 1836 in Wayne County, Indiana; died Unknown.

+      242           vi.    Heddy (Esther) Gresh, born December 14, 1821; died Unknown.

        243          vii.    Charles Gresh, born 1826; died Unknown.

        244         viii.    Minerva Gresh, born 1836; died Unknown.

        245            ix.    John Gresh, born 1838; died Unknown.

 

 

        58.  Nicholas3 Gresh (Johann Nicolas2, Johann George1) was born February 17, 1794, and died February 05, 1881.  He married (1) Sarah Steinruck October 20, 1822 in New Hanover Lutheran Church.  She was born 1800, and died November 21, 1873.  He married (2) Sarah Steinruck October 20, 1822 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA, daughter of John Steinruck and Susannah Royer.  She was born May 23, 180319, and died 1873.

 

More About Nicholas Gresh:

Baptism: April 06, 1794, New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

Burial: Unknown, Union Cemetery, Boyertown, Pa

 

More About Sarah Steinruck:

Burial: Unknown, Union Cemetery, Cannon Hill, Boyertown, Pa

 

More About Sarah Steinruck:

Baptism: October 23, 1803, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

Burial: Unknown, Union Cemetery, Boyertown, Pa

       

Children of Nicholas Gresh and Sarah Steinruck are:

+      246             i.    Jonas Steinruck4 Gresh, born September 14, 1823; died October 07, 1903.

+      247            ii.    Eli Gresh, born April 01, 1832; died August 08, 1911.

+      248           iii.    Rebecca Gresh, born 1835; died 1895.

        249           iv.    Passewell Gresh, born January 23, 1841; died Unknown.

 

 

        63.  Daniel3 Gresh (Johann Nicolas2, Johann George1) was born April 14, 1805, and died May 13, 1870 in New Hanover Luth. Ch., New Hanover, Montgomery County, PA.  He married Susanna Kuser May 03, 1827 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA.  She was born February 09, 1808, and died September 21, 1864.

 

More About Daniel Gresh:

Baptism: June 02, 1805, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

Occupation: Weaver

       

Children of Daniel Gresh and Susanna Kuser are:

        250             i.    Ann Elisabeth Kuser4 Gresh, died Unknown.  She married William Glase; died Unknown.

+      251            ii.    Augustus Kuser Gresh, born July 25, 1828; died January 05, 1911.

        252           iii.    Edwin Kuser Gresh, born March 01, 1830; died 1902.  He married Elizabeth E.; born 1832; died 1928.

 

More About Edwin Kuser Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Riverside Mausoleum, Norristown, Montgomery County, PA

 

More About Elizabeth E.:

Burial: Unknown, Riverside Mausoleum, Norristown, Montgomery County, PA

 

+      253           iv.    John Kuser Gresh, born June 30, 1832; died January 11, 1903.

+      254            v.    William Kuser Gresh, born January 23, 1834 in Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County, PA; died October 19, 1904.

        255           vi.    Leah Kuser Gresh, born May 03, 1836; died August 06, 1863.  She married Alexander Hummel February 24, 1850 in Boyertown, PA; born 1828; died 1895.

 

More About Leah Kuser Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

 

More About Alexander Hummel:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

 

        256          vii.    Rachel Kuser Gresh, born May 03, 1836; died August 31, 1906.  She married Harman V. Custer December 03, 1855 in Eagleville, Montgomery County, PA; born April 09, 1826; died December 25, 1903.

 

More About Rachel Kuser Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Presbyterian Church, Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County, PA

 

More About Harman V. Custer:

Burial: Unknown, Presbyterian Church, Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County, PA

 

        257         viii.    Henry Kuser Gresh, born February 16, 1840; died December 19, 1922.  He married (1) Florinda Strunck April 28, 1866; died Unknown.  He married (2) Mary Ressler January 26, 1910; died Unknown.

        258            ix.    Abel Kuser Gresh, born May 07, 1842; died October 06, 1910.  He married Sarah Jane Rader Kane February 19, 1888 in Weedville, PA; born October 19, 1858; died March 15, 1950.

        259             x.    Emeline Kuser Gresh, born November 09, 1843; died Unknown.  She married George Hesch Private; born Private.

        260            xi.    Catherine Ann Kuser Gresh, born 1847; died Unknown.

        261           xii.    Milton Kuser Gresh, born 1850; died Unknown.

 

 

        64.  Elizabeth3 Gresh (Johann Nicolas2, Johann George1) was born January 01, 1808, and died September 25, 1887.  She married Henry Wentzel December 19, 1824 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA, son of John Wentzel and Anna Brunner.  He was born May 25, 1803, and died November 13, 1876.

 

More About Elizabeth Gresh:

Baptism: Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, PA

Burial: Unknown, Union Cemetery, Cannon Hill, Boyertown, Pa

 

More About Henry Wentzel:

Burial: Unknown, Union Cemetery, Cannon Hill, Boyertown, Pa

Occupation: Tailor

       

Children of Elizabeth Gresh and Henry Wentzel are:

+      262             i.    Samuel4 Wentzel, born August 18, 1839; died Unknown.

+      263            ii.    Jeremiah G. Wentzel, born January 11, 1826 in Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County, PA; died November 14, 1890 in Reading, Berks County, PA.

+      264           iii.    Alydia Wentzel, born February 14, 1827; died Unknown.

+      265           iv.    Ephraim Wentzel, died Unknown.

+      266            v.    John Wentzel, died Unknown.

        267           vi.    Mary Wentzel, died Unknown.

        268          vii.    Augustus Wentzel, died Unknown.

        269         viii.    Melenda Wentzel, born May 10, 1842; died Unknown.

        270            ix.    Henry Wentzel, born May 17, 1844; died Unknown.

        271             x.    Elizabeth Wentzel, born Abt. 1848; died Unknown.

        272            xi.    Jonathan Wentzel, born Abt. 1850; died Unknown.

 

 

Generation No. 4

 

        110.  Samuel4 Handwork (Johan Nicolaus3, Rosina2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born May 11, 1821, and died January 20, 1892.  He married Elizabeth C. Cadwalader February 22, 1849.  She was born September 13, 1820, and died Unknown.

 

More About Samuel Handwork:

Burial: Unknown, Elverson Methodist, Elverson, Chester County, PA

       

Children of Samuel Handwork and Elizabeth Cadwalader are:

        273             i.    Morris Cadwallader5 Handwork, born March 04, 1850; died Unknown.

        274            ii.    Charles Oliver Handwork, born July 14, 1851; died Unknown.

        275           iii.    William Henry Handwork, born July 24, 1853; died Unknown.

        276           iv.    Harvey Handwork, born July 1854; died Unknown.

+      277            v.    Bentley Smith Handwork, born February 1856; died October 06, 1885.

        278           vi.    Townsend Evans Handwork, born October 10, 1858; died Unknown.

        279          vii.    Oscar Handwork, born April 15, 1861; died Unknown.

 

 

        117.  William4 Handwork (Johan Nicolaus3, Rosina2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born 1836, and died 1920.  He married Sara J. Schlichter.  She was born 1833, and died Unknown.

 

More About William Handwork:

Burial: Unknown, Elverson Methodist, Elverson, Chester County, PA

       

Children of William Handwork and Sara Schlichter are:

        280             i.    Fannie5 Handwork, born 1868; died Unknown.

        281            ii.    Charles L. Handwork, born 1871; died Unknown.

        282           iii.    Theodore R. Handwork, born 1874; died Unknown.

+      283           iv.    Daniel Seidel Handwork, died Unknown.

 

 

        118.  Margaret4 Handwork (Johan Nicolaus3, Rosina2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born February 28, 1833, and died Unknown.  She married John Lybran Cochel.  He was born August 01, 1837, and died Unknown.

       

Child of Margaret Handwork and John Cochel is:

        284             i.    Anna5 Cochel, died Unknown.  She married James B. Richards; died Unknown.

 

 

        121.  Samuel P.4 Handwork (Andreas3, Rosina2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born August 20, 1822, and died January 29, 1902.  He married Julia Ann Hoover November 26, 1846.  She was born 1823, and died Unknown.

 

More About Samuel P. Handwork:

Burial: February 04, 1902, St. Mary's, Warwick, Chester County, PA

       

Children of Samuel Handwork and Julia Hoover are:

        285             i.    Rebecca Florence5 Handwork, born 1849; died Unknown.

        286            ii.    Isabella J. Handwork, born November 1850; died Unknown.

        287           iii.    Ida C. Handwork, born 1855; died Unknown.

        288           iv.    Emma F. Handwork, born November 1856; died Unknown.

        289            v.    Hannah M. Handwork, born May 1858; died Unknown.

        290           vi.    Elizabeth Hoover Handwork, born Abt. 1860; died Unknown.

        291          vii.    George B. McClellan Handwork, born 1862; died Unknown.

        292         viii.    Charlie Seidell Handwork, born 1865; died Unknown.

 

 

        122.  Solomon4 Handwork (Andreas3, Rosina2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born February 02, 1824, and died January 21, 1888.  He married Margaret Walleigh.  She was born 1826, and died Unknown.

 

More About Solomon Handwork:

Burial: January 26, 1888, East Nantmeal Church Cemetery, Chester County, PA

       

Children of Solomon Handwork and Margaret Walleigh are:

+      293             i.    Stephenes Walleigh5 Handwork, born September 07, 1852; died February 22, 1908.

        294            ii.    Annie K. Handwork, born 1865; died Unknown.  She married Hervey Pierson McCord; died Unknown.

+      295           iii.    William Howard Handwork, born 1850; died Unknown.

        296           iv.    Horace Handwork, born August 29, 1856; died Unknown.  He married (1) Mary Phillips; died Unknown.  He married (2) Annie M. Shingle; died Unknown.

+      297            v.    John C. Handwork, born 1854; died Unknown.

        298           vi.    George Franklin Handwork, born October 09, 1861; died Unknown.

+      299          vii.    Clara Handwork, died Unknown.

 

 

        138.  Sarah Delzell Frances4 Handwerk (Peter3, Rosina2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born May 28, 1846, and died Unknown.  She married William Thomas Dunn.  He died Unknown.

       

Children of Sarah Handwerk and William Dunn are:

        300             i.    William Thomas5 Dunn, Jr., born January 24, 1869; died Unknown.

        301            ii.    Ira Peter Dunn, born January 04, 1871; died Unknown.

        302           iii.    P.William Dunn, died Unknown.

 

 

        141.  Samuel C.4 Handwork (Jacob3, Rosina2 Gresh, Johann George1) was born August 15, 1830, and died December 26, 1883.  He married Elizabeth.  She was born January 24, 1847, and died April 17, 1938.

 

More About Samuel C. Handwork:

Burial: Unknown, Terre Hill Cemetery, East Earl Township, Lancaster County, PA20

 

More About Elizabeth:

Burial: Unknown, Terre Hill Cemetery, East Earl Township, Lancaster County, PA

       

Children of Samuel Handwork and Elizabeth are:

        303             i.    Mary Jane5 Handwork, born January 16, 1868; died Unknown.

        304            ii.    Isaac Paul Handwork, born July 23, 1869; died May 27, 1887.

 

More About Isaac Paul Handwork:

Burial: Unknown, Terre Hill Cemetery, East Earl Township, Lancaster County, PA

 

        305           iii.    Anna Eva Handwork, born December 12, 1871; died Unknown.

        306           iv.    Ellen Frances Handwork, born March 17, 1873; died Unknown.

        307            v.    Harry Elmer Handwork, born January 05, 1875; died Unknown.

        308           vi.    Laura Ada Handwork, born July 1877; died Unknown.

        309          vii.    John Showalter Handwork, born August 01, 1880; died Unknown.

        310         viii.    Clara May Handwork, born October 24, 1883; died September 08, 1884.

 

More About Clara May Handwork:

Burial: Unknown, Terre Hill Cemetery, East Earl Township, Lancaster County, PA

 

 

        147.  Isaac4 Steinruck (Salome3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1)21,22 was born March 13, 1811 in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, PA, and died June 27, 1867 in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, PA.  He married Anna Barbara Roshon June 01, 1851 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, daughter of Philip Roshon and Sarah Mayberry.  She was born March 26, 1822 in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, Pa., and died April 23, 1896 in Manayunk, Philadelphia, Pa..

 

Notes for Isaac Steinruck:

1850 PA Federal Census; Douglass Township, Berks County, PA:  Isaac Steinruck aged 45 listed with Charles Nagy family

 

Isaac Steinruck died intestate, John W. Miller and John Roshon inventoried and appraised his belongings. Sale of assets was insufficient to pay debts and his property had to be sold. Montgomery # RW 16099

 

                                Steinruck, Isaac Family Bible

Family Record (Marriages)

        Isaac Steinruck and Barbara Roshon was lawfully Joined to gether in the holy Bands of Matrimony the first of June 1857

        Josiah Steinruck died the year 1862, September the 5.

        Isaac Steinruck Died June 27th 1867 aged fifty six years, 3 months and 18 days.

        Sarah Rebecca Steinruck Died January 23 1869 aged three years.      

        Isaac Steinruck Jr Died June 30, 1882 aged 21 years, 10 months and 28 days.

Family Record (Births)

        Isaac Steinruck was Born the 13 Day of March 1811. His sponcers were Christian Steinruck and his wife Anna Barbara.

        Barbara Roshon was born the 26 dau of March 1822. Her sponcers were Mary Roshon.

        Josiah Steinruck was born the 12 day of March the year of 1852. He was baptized his sponcers were his Father and Mother.

        Mary Anna Steinruck was Born the 26 Day of November the year 1853 her sponcers were the parents.

        Elisabeth Steinruck was born the 25 Day of January 1856 her sponcers her Father and mother.

        Laveasa Steinruck was Born the 5 Day the year 1858 her sponcers were Frederick Emery and his wife mary..

Family Record (Deaths)

        Isaac Steinruck was Born the 2 Day of August the year 1860 Baptised his Sponcers were Father and his mother.

        Henry Steinruck was Born the 10 Day of January the year 1863 Baptised his sponcers Father and mother.

        Sarah Rebecca Steinruck was Born the 23 Day of January the year 1866 Baptised her Sponcers were Father and mother.

[Family Bible now in the possession of John Amtsfield, Neshanic Station, NJ, 2004]

 

 

Isaac Steinruck Property Abstract [S. Duane Kauffman, 1973]

        Isaac Steinruck Property: Description and Transactions

At the time it was sold in 1868, the description of the Isaac Steinruck property was as follows:

        "Beginning at a tree in the line of Godfrey Longbein's land thence to Sabastian Keeley's land south thirty four degrees east, one hundred perches to a corner, thence by Conrad Diefenbach's land north thirty eight degrees and one fourth, east fifty two perches to a corner, thence by the same north twenty-one degrees west thirty one perches to a corner and by the same north forty degrees east eight (or eighty) perches to a corner, thence by lands of John Yohns north forty nine and a half degrees west, sixty one perches thence Godfrey Songbim's land south thirty eight and one fourth degrees west forty eight perches to place of beginning. Continaing 34 acres and two perches. Isaac Steinruck obtained the tract from Samuel Cressman April 2, 1855."

157-182           April 1, 1868  BARBARA AND HENRY STEINRUCK (a minor) for Isaac Steinruck                                deceased, late of Limerick Township to JOHN KEELEY of Colebrookdale.

730-104           May 13, 1915 JOHN KEELEY to ROBERT W. EVANS of Pottstown.

743-278           April 17, 1916        ROBERT W. EVANS to D. FREDERICK HANNUM of Camden, NJ.

844-127           August 20, 1821   D. FREDERICK HANNUM to JOHN G. SHAEFFERof Pottstown.

869-6               September 6, 1922        JOHN G. SHAEFFER to ROBERT W. EVANS of Pottstown

886-357           April 28, 1923        ROBERT W. EVANS to ROBERT EMMRICH of Philadelphia.

1066-211         November 14, 1928       ROBERT D. EMMRICH to SARA SILVER.

1578-373         April 19, 1944        SARA SILVER to ADRIAN MARMOR.

1832-375         May 28, 1947 ADRIAN MARMOR to MARIE, HENRY R. AND HILDA SCHOENFELD.

3402-0509       October 21, 1965   SCHOENFELDS to HORST K. RINKE.

        [Rike still owned the property in 1973] {S. Duane Kauffman, Perkasie, PA, 1973}

 

More About Isaac Steinruck:

Burial: June 30, 1867, Faulkner Swamp Cemetery (private cemetery now affiliated with Faulkner Swamp and located on Swamp Pike about 1/4 mile east of church), New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA

Christening: 1811, Sponsors were Christian Steinruck and his wife Anna Barbara

 

Notes for Anna Barbara Roshon:

1880 PA Federal Census:  Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County, PA:  Barbara Steinruck, Hotel Keeper, aged 58; daughter Lizzie aged 23; daughter louisa aged 21; son Isaac 19; son Henry R. 17; daughter mary Umstead aged 25.

 

More About Anna Barbara Roshon:

Baptism: June 10, 1822, Faulkner Swamp Reformed Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA

Burial: April 1896, Faulkner Swamp Cemetery, (private cemetery now affiliated with Faulkner Swamp and located on Swamp Pike about 1/4 mile east of church) New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA

       

Children of Isaac Steinruck and Anna Roshon are:

        311             i.    Josiah5 Steinruck, born March 12, 1852; died September 05, 1862.

        312            ii.    Mary Anna Steinruck, born November 26, 1853; died Unknown.  She married (1) Raymond Haws; died Unknown.  She married (2) John Kolb Umstead March 18, 1871 in New Hanover Luterhan Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA; born February 13, 1849; died February 10, 1872.

+      313           iii.    Elizabeth Steinruck, born January 25, 1856; died 1933.

+      314           iv.    Louisa Steinruck, born March 05, 1858; died October 18, 1934.

        315            v.    Isaac Steinruck, born August 02, 1860; died June 30, 1882.

+      316           vi.    Henry Roshon Steinruck, born January 10, 1863 in Limerick Twp., Montgomery County, Pa.; died September 21, 1908 in Roxborough, Philadelphia County, Pa..

        317          vii.    Sarah Rebecca Steinruck, born January 23, 1866; died January 23, 1869.

 

More About Sarah Rebecca Steinruck:

Burial: January 26, 1869, Faulkner Swamp Cemetery

 

 

        148.  Joseph4 Steinruck (Salome3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born August 29, 1812, and died October 17, 1848.  He married Mary Geiger September 15, 1835 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA, daughter of Elizabeth Bush.  She died October 18, 1876 in Pottsgrove, Montgomery County, PA.

 

Notes for Joseph Steinruck:

1840 PA Federal Census; Washington Township, Berks County, PA: Joseph Stanrock  2 males 20-30; 2 males 5-10; 2 males under 5; 1 female 20-30; 1 female 15-20.

 

More About Joseph Steinruck:

Burial: Unknown, Pottstown, Pa (Emanuel Lutheran Record)

Christening: 1812, Sponsors were Adam Gresh and his wife Mary

 

Notes for Mary Geiger:

1850 PA Federal Census; Reading South West Ward, Berks County, PA:  Mary Steinruck (listed as Stainrook in census index) aged 36; William aged 14; David aged 5; Samuel aged 3

 

More About Mary Geiger:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's, Amityville, Berks County, PA

       

Children of Joseph Steinruck and Mary Geiger are:

        318             i.    William5 Steinruck, born August 17, 1836; died Unknown.

 

Notes for William Steinruck:

1850 PA Federal Census: Reading North West Ward, Berks County, PA: William Steinrouck aged 13 listed with  William Lager, brush maker, aged 32, Martha Lager aged 18; Charles Anthony aged 26; Rebecca McGurly aged 25.

 

1920 Colorado Federal Census; Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado: W. A. Steinruck aged 86, mechanic, Steel works (born in Pennsylvania).

 

More About William Steinruck:

Residence: 1850, 1850 Census, aged 13 years living with William and Martha Lagee, Brush Maker, Reading, North West Ward

 

        319            ii.    Aaron Steinruck, born March 30, 1838; died Unknown.

 

Notes for Aaron Steinruck:

1850 PA Federal Census; Reading North West Ward, Berks County, PA:  Aaron Steinruck aged 11 listed with Charles F. Schwarz, baker, aged 35 born in Germany; wife Catherine aged 33; daughter Elizabeth aged 10; daughter Caroline aged 7; daughter Catharine aged 4, daughter Ellan aged 2; Mary Ann Leininger aged 16; Charles Hanner, baker, aged 18, born in Germany.

 

More About Aaron Steinruck:

Baptism: July 15, 1838, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

Residence: 1850, 1850 Census, 11 years old living with Charles and Catharine Schwarz, Baker, Reading, North West Ward

 

+      320           iii.    Isaac Gresh Steinruck, born November 10, 1842; died August 03, 1895.

        321           iv.    David Gresh Steinruck, born January 31, 1845; died May 27, 1911.  He married (1) Mary; born Abt. 1837 in Kentucky; died April 08, 1894 in Terre Haute, Indiana.  He married (2) Laura V. Newton November 16, 1903 in Rev. J.N. Green, Vigo County, Indiana; died May 01, 1929.

 

Notes for David Gresh Steinruck:

1860 PA Federal Census; New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA. David Stinerock, farm laborer, aged 15  listed with Franklin Bucks

 

More About David Gresh Steinruck:

Burial: Unknown, Highland Lawn, Terre Haute, Indiana

Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Paralysis, Bronchial Asthma

Military service: July 16, 1864, Enlisted, Private, Co. B, 195th PA (Civil War) in Reading, PA

Occupation: Harness maker, saddler

 

        322            v.    Ephriam Steinruck, born Abt. 1845; died July 11, 1845.

 

More About Ephriam Steinruck:

Burial: Unknown, Limerick Cemetery

 

        323           vi.    Samuel Steinruck, born 1847; died Unknown.

 

 

        149.  Elizabeth4 Steinruck (Salome3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born February 24, 181423, and died April 01, 185223.  She married John W. Miller.  He was born Abt. 1808, and died January 14, 1878.

 

More About Elizabeth Steinruck:

Burial: Unknown, Falkner Swamp Reformed Church Cemetery, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA

Christening: 1814, Sponsors were Christian Steinruck and his wife Anna Barbara

 

More About John W. Miller:

Burial: Unknown, Falkner Swamp Reformed Church Cemetery, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA

Occupation: Innkeeper, Fruitville Hotel, Limerick Township, Montgomery County, PA

       

Children of Elizabeth Steinruck and John Miller are:

        324             i.    Edward5 Miller, died Unknown.

        325            ii.    Unknown Miller, died Unknown.  She married Amos Shirer; died Unknown.

        326           iii.    Charles Frederick Miller, born September 09, 1837; died March 07, 1901.

 

More About Charles Frederick Miller:

Burial: Unknown, Falkner Swamp Reformed Church Cemetery, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA

Military service: Civil War GAR emblem at gravesite

 

        327           iv.    John Miller, born Abt. 1841; died Unknown.

        328            v.    Harry Miller, born Abt. 1843; died Unknown.

        329           vi.    Ephriam Miller, born Abt. 1845; died Unknown.

        330          vii.    Mary Ann Miller, born Abt. 1847; died June 22, 1851.

 

More About Mary Ann Miller:

Burial: Unknown, Falkner Swamp Reformed Church Cemetery, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA

 

        331         viii.    Augustus Miller, born Abt. 1849; died June 16, 1851.

 

More About Augustus Miller:

Burial: Unknown, Falkner Swamp Reformed Church Cemetery, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA

 

 

        152.  Catharine4 Steinruck (Salome3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born October 17, 181723, and died May 16, 187023.  She married Carl F. Schwartz.  He was born in Germany, and died Unknown.

 

More About Catharine Steinruck:

Christening: 1817, Sponsors were Jacob --erling and his wife Catharina

 

Notes for Carl F. Schwartz:

1850 PA Census, Berks County, Reading North West Ward, P. 20; Carl F. Schwarz, aged 35, Baker, Born in Germany; Catharine aged 33 born PA; Elizabeth 10; Caroline 7; Catharine 4; Ellen 2; Aaron Steinruck 11; Mary Ann Leesinger 16; Charles Wanner 18 Baker born in Germany.

       

Children of Catharine Steinruck and Carl Schwartz are:

        332             i.    Elizabeth5 Schwartz, born 1840; died Unknown.

        333            ii.    Caroline Schwartz, born 1843; died Unknown.

        334           iii.    Catharine Schwartz, born 1846; died Unknown.

        335           iv.    Ellen Schwartz, born 1848; died Unknown.

 

 

        153.  Samuel4 Steinruck (Salome3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born September 25, 1819 in Douglas Township, Berks County, PA, and died August 20, 1859 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA (aged 38 years, 10 months, 25 days).  He married Catherine Slonaker February 15, 1842.  She was born May 07, 1819 in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, and died March 25, 1893.

 

Notes for Samuel Steinruck:

1850 PA Federal Census: Spring Garden Ward 5, Philadelphia, PA: Samuel Steinruck aged 31; Catherine aged 32; Sarah Ann aged 7; Frances aged 5; Daniel aged 3 and John Sherby aged 15.

 

FAMILY BIBLE OF SAMUEL STEINRUCK (Jr.)

 

Family Record (Marriages)-

 

Samuel Steinruck and Catharine Slonaker married February 15th 1842 beRev. Hoffman, Montgomery County, PA.

        Hugh T. Steinruck and Alice V. Gerard married June 7th 1914 by Rev. Father Duffy, New York City.

 

(Birthe)-

 

Parents: 

        Samuel Steinruck born September 25th 1819 Douglas Tp. Berks County.

        Catharine born Slonaker born May 7th 1819 Limeric tp., Montgomery County

Children:

        Sarah Ann born March 19th 1843 Camden, NJ baptized October 1844 by Rev. Hoffmann.

        Francis Marion born March 28th 1845 Coalbrook tp, Berks County, PA bapt. May 1845 by Rev. Hoffmann.

        Daniel born February 28th 1847, Douglas tp, Berks Co., PA. bapt April 1847 by Rev. Seibert.

        Louisa born October 24th, 1850, Philadelphia City, PA

        Emma born November 18th, 1853 Lewistown, Mifflin Co., PA bap by Rev. Strassburger.

        John born May 30th, 1856, Pittsburg City, PA bap by Rev Strassburger.

        Alice born September 8th, 1858 Lawrenceville PA bap by Rev. Strassburger.

 

Parents:

John Steinruck

Fannie E. Steinruck

 

Children:

        John Henry Steinruck born April 30th, 1888, Danvillew, VA

        Hugh Taylor Steinruck born August 31st 1891, Richmond, VA, baptised 17th Feb. 1901 by Thomas C. Daist

 

(Deaths):

 

        Louisa died November 16th 1851 Philadelphia Pa at the age of 1 year, 23 days.

        Samuel Steinruck died August 20th 1858 Pittsburg City PA aged 38 years, 10 months, 25 days, Allegheny Cemetery.

        Alice died March 16th 1861 Pottstown, PA in the age of 2 years, 6 months 6 days. Pottstown cemetery.

        John H. Steinruck died August 1891- 55 years old.

        Daniel Webster Steinruck born at Douglasville Pa February 28th 1847. Died at 1232 West Hazard Street, Philadelphia Monday, October 26th 1925 at 3 o clock A.M. Internment at the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Phila. PA Wednesday, October 28th 1925 at 3 P.P. age 78 years, 9 months.      4 years, 3 months 12 days R.B.S.

 

John L. Foreman   Foeman carpenter        49 years 10-26-1925     76 years

1920 N. 13th Street,      New York Division

Philadelphia

 

Daniel Steinruck   Foreman carpenter       37 years 10-26-1925     78 years

1232 West Hazard Street  Philadelphia Division

Philadelphia, PA

 

Steinruck-October 26th 1925 Daniel W., husband of the late Mary Godfrey Steinruck of 1232 W. Hazard st. Relatives and friends are invited to services Wed, 2 P.M. at 1134 Huntingdon St. Int. private. Friends may call Tues. eve.

 

Steinruck-Suddenly. February 21, 1913 Clarence E., son of Daniel and the late Mary Steinruck, aged 36 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the parlors of William S. Neff, 1209 Oxford st. Interment strictly private. Green Mount Cemetery.

 

Van Born. (nee Steinruck-Pitcher)- Jan. 9, Ethel M., wife of Thomas A. Van Horn, Sr. aged 40. Relative and friends are invited to funeral services. Wed. 2 P.M. at her late residence 4247 N. Reese st., 1st Forest Hills Cemetery. Viewing Tuesday eve. (Rubber stamped Jan. 9, 1927)

 

Ethel May Steinruck Born 904 West Fairmount Ave., Phila., PA May 31st 1884, died at 4247 North Reese St., Phila., PA 9:30 P.M. Sunday evening January 9, 1927 in the 43rd year Layed at Rest Forest Hills Cemetery, Penna 340 PM Wednesday January 12th 1927 May the soul of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace Amen.

 

(Miscellaneous):

        Hugh Taylor Steinruck and Alice Veronica Gerard married June 7th 1914 by Rev. Father Duffy New York City

        Children:

Virginia Adele Steinruck born May 5th 1915, Richmond, VA

 

Robert B. Steinruck of Phila. PA Rose G. Storck of Quakertown, PA [12-7-1924 1125 AM notation made in margin]

Were united in Holy Matrimony at Quakertown, PA Wednesday December 14th , 1904 by Warren Nickel, Pastor

Son Albert Burton Steinruck Born 5:50 P.M. Saturday, November 7th 1908 5 ½ pounds, Richland Center, Bucks County, Home of Mr and Mrs Peter Shearer, Quakertown, PA

 

This certifies that the Rite of Holy Matrimony was celebrated between Daniel W. Steinruck of Philadelphia, PA and Mary A. Godfrey of Tuckahoe, Cape May County on September 30th 1871 at Millville, New Jersey by Rev. Hanry A. Brown, Minister, withesses J.P. Brick and

Henrietta

 

Births:

 

        Alice Louisa daughter of Daniel and Mary G, Steinruck nee Godfrey born March 6th 1878 Frackville, PA.

        Ethel May daughter of Daniel and Mary G. Steinruck nee Godfrey born May 31st 1884 Phila. PA.

        Daniel Gilbert Pitcher son of Dr. [   ] Gilbert Pitcher and Ethel M. Pitcher nee Steinruck born October 30th 1906 Phila.

        Albert Shearer Steinruck born at Richland, PA November 7, 1908.

        Daniel W. Steinruck Born Feb. 28th 1847 Douglasville, Berks COunty, Penna.

        Mary G. Steinruck nee Godfrey born February 18, 1848 Tuckahoe, Cape may County, NJ

        Alice Genevive daughter of Daniel and Mary G. Steinruck born Juan. 2nd 1873 Tuckahoe

        Robert Burton Son of Daniel and Mary Steinruck nee Godfrey born June 7th 1874 Phila.

        Clarence Everard Son of Daniel and Mary Steinruck nee Godfrey born Aug. 22, 1876 Frackville, PA

 

Deaths:

 

        Alice Genevieve died Nov. 27th 1872, age 10 mo, 3 weeks, 4 days. Phila.

        Alice Louisa died Nov. 10, 1879 age one year seven months ten days, Millville, NJ.

        Clarence Everard died Feb. 21st 1912 age 36 year 5 months 21 days. Phila.

        Mary G. Steinruck wife of Daniel died April 14th 1904 Age 57 years 1 month 24 days, Phila.

        Catherine Steinruck mother of Daniel W. Steinruck died March 25th 1892 age 72 years. Phila.

 

More About Samuel Steinruck:

Christening: 1819, Sponsors were George Gresh and his wife Catharine

Residence: 1850, Spring Garden Ward, Philadelphia, PA (1850 census)

 

Notes for Catherine Slonaker:

(family bible lists death 3-25-1892)

 

1860 PA Federal Census; Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA: Catharine Stinerook aged 42; Francis Stinerook, apprentice to carpenter, aged 16; Emma Stinerook aged 7; John Stinerook aged 5; Allice Stinerook aged 2; all listed in the household of James Fillman, master carpenter, aged 46; Maria Fillman aged 40; Ann Fillman aged 20; Montgomery Fillman aged 16; Sarah Fillman aged 12; Walace Fillman aged 9; George Fillman aged 5; Ella Fillman aged 1 month; John Hollowbush, apprentice to carpenter aged 18; Henry Carr, apprenitce to Carpenter aged 18; Jacob Fillman aged 71

       

Children of Samuel Steinruck and Catherine Slonaker are:

+      336             i.    Sarah Ann5 Steinruck, born March 19, 1843 in Camden, NJ; died Unknown.

+      337            ii.    Francis Marion Steinruck, born March 28, 1845 in Colebrookdale, Berks County, PA; died June 20, 1888.

+      338           iii.    Daniel Webster Steinruck, born February 28, 1847 in Douglas Township, Montgomery County, PA (Bap by Rev. Seibert); died October 26, 1925.

        339           iv.    Louisa Steinruck, born October 24, 1850 in Philadelphia, PA; died November 16, 1851 in Philadelphia. PA (aged 1 year, 23 days).

        340            v.    Emma Steinruck, born November 18, 1853 in Lewistown, Mifflin County, PA (Bap Rev. Strassburger); died Unknown.

+      341           vi.    John Steinruck, born May 30, 1856 in Pittsburgh City, Allegheny County, PA (Bap. by Rev. Strassburger); died Unknown.

        342          vii.    Alice Steinruck, born September 08, 1858 in Lawrenceville, PA (Bpa. Rev, Strassburger); died March 16, 1861 in Pottstown, PA aged 2 years, 6 months 6 days).

 

 

        155.  Jacob4 Steinruck (Salome3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born November 30, 182224, and died April 11, 1895.  He married Elizabeth.  She was born Abt. 1818, and died May 25, 1907 in Norristown, Pa..

 

Notes for Jacob Steinruck:

1850 PA Census, Philadelphia County, Southwark Ward 4, p. 36: Jacob Steinruck aged 28, baker; Elizabeth aged 29; Samuel aged 5; Robert aged 3. Samuel was listed as born in New Jersey, all other born PA)

 

1870 Ohio Federal Census;  Mansfiled Ward 3, Richland County, Ohio:  Jacob Steinruck, Baker, aged 48 (born in PA); wife Elisabeth aged 50; Samuel aged 25 (born in New Jersey); Robert C., aged 2 (born in Ohio); Barbara Williams aged 7 (born in OA).

 

More About Jacob Steinruck:

Baptism: May 04, 1823, St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

Christening: 1822, Sponsors were Jacob Gresh and his wife Anna

Occupation: Baker

Residence: 1850, 1850 Census, aged 28 years, Baker, Philadelphia, Southwark Ward 4

 

More About Elizabeth:

Burial: Unknown, Mansfield, Ohio

       

Children of Jacob Steinruck and Elizabeth are:

+      343             i.    Samuel5 Steinruck, born Abt. 1845; died Unknown.

        344            ii.    Robert Steinruck, born Abt. 1847; died Unknown.

 

 

        159.  Sylvania4 Steinruck (Salome3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born September 22, 183024, and died February 01, 185225.  She married Isaiah Wise.  He died Unknown.

 

More About Sylvania Steinruck:

Baptism: St John's Luth, Ch, Boyertown, PA

Christening: 1830, Sponsors were the parents

       

Child of Sylvania Steinruck and Isaiah Wise is:

        345             i.    Oliver5 Wise, born April 23, 185125; died Unknown.

 

 

        161.  Henry S.4 Steinruck (Salome3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born August 15, 1834, and died September 05, 1913.  He married Elizabeth Pennypacker December 28, 1866 in Chester County by Rev. J. M. Perry, daughter of Daniel Pennypacker and Rebecca.  She was born January 02, 1838, and died December 24, 1901.

 

Notes for Henry S. Steinruck:

1850 PA Federal Census; Limerick Township, Montgomery County, PA: Henry Steinrook aged 15 born in Berks County, PA, listed with Eliza Hood aged 65; Mary Hood aged 50; Mary E. Hood aged 40; Catharine W. Hood aged 23; Elizabeth Hood aged 20; Emma W. Hood aged 18; Jane Henderson aged 30; Catharine Fahye aged 13.

 

1870 PA Federal Census;  East Coventry Township, Chester County, PA:  Henry Steinruck, Coach Maker, aged 35; Elizabeth aged 31; Isaac aged 9, Oliver Wise, Apprentice Coach Maker, aged 19

 

1910 PA Federal Census; Chester County, PA: henry Steinruck aged 76 listed with son Ralph A. Steinruck

 

More About Henry S. Steinruck:

Christening: 1834, Sponsors were Henry Gresh and wife, Catharina

Residence: 1913, Parkerford, Chester Co., Pa.

 

More About Elizabeth Pennypacker:

Burial: Unknown, Parkerford Baptist Church, PArkerford, Chester County, PA

       

Children of Henry Steinruck and Elizabeth Pennypacker are:

        346             i.    Isaac5 Steinruck, born Abt. 1861; died Unknown.

+      347            ii.    Ralph Ambrose Steinruck, born Abt. 1875; died Unknown.

        348           iii.    Josie Steinruck, born February 20, 1873; died October 09, 1874.

+      349           iv.    Percy Staneruck, born 1880; died 1943.

 

 

        163.  Margaret4 Moser (Elizabeth Handwerk3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born December 25, 1816, and died July 14, 1843.  She married Israel Luther Boyer, son of Michael Boyer and Helena Luther.  He was born July 15, 1817 in Amity Township, Berks County, PA, and died January 04, 1891.

 

More About Margaret Moser:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's Amity Twp, Berks County, PA

       

Child of Margaret Moser and Israel Boyer is:

+      350             i.    Israel Moser5 Boyer, died Unknown.

 

 

        164.  George G.4 Moser (Elizabeth Handwerk3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born November 28, 1815 in Amity Twp., Berks County, PA, and died April 17, 1863 in Smallpox.  He married Willi de Turck, daughter of Jacob DeTurck.  She died Unknown.

 

More About George G. Moser:

Burial: Unknown, Dellville, Perry County, PA

Occupation: Miller and operated a grist mill

Residence: Perry County, PA

       

Children of George Moser and Willi de Turck are:

        351             i.    Thompson5 Moser, born December 01, 1844; died January 15, 1852.

        352            ii.    Emma DeTurk Moser, born November 01, 1846 in Duncannon, PA; died September 02, 1920.  She married Martin B. Groff December 23, 1863 in Lancaster, PA; died Unknown.

 

More About Emma DeTurk Moser:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's Cememtery, Amityville, Berks County, PA

 

More About Martin B. Groff:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's Cememtery, Amityville, Berks County, PA

 

        353           iii.    Margaret Amelia Moser, born October 10, 1848; died September 11, 1868.  She married John Yorgey; died Unknown.

 

More About Margaret Amelia Moser:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's Cememtery, Amityville, Berks County, PA

 

        354           iv.    Esther DeTurk Moser, died Unknown.

        355            v.    Dr. Ira DeTurk Moser, born January 26, 1853; died October 21, 1906.

 

More About Dr. Ira DeTurk Moser:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's Cememtery, Amityville, Berks County, PA

 

        356           vi.    Willi DeTurk Moser, born April 04, 1856; died August 08, 1886.  She married Samuel S. Francis; died Unknown.

 

More About Willi DeTurk Moser:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's Cememtery, Amityville, Berks County, PA

 

+      357          vii.    Henry G. Moser, born March 21, 1860 in Perry County, PA; died 1931.

 

 

        165.  Elizabeth Gresh4 Moser (Elizabeth Handwerk3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born June 28, 1821 in Amity Township, Berks County, PA, and died December 30, 1902.  She married Israel Luther Boyer, son of Michael Boyer and Helena Luther.  He was born July 15, 1817 in Amity Township, Berks County, PA, and died January 04, 1891.

 

More About Elizabeth Gresh Moser:

Burial: Unknown, St. Paul's Amity Twp, Berks County, PA

       

Children of Elizabeth Moser and Israel Boyer are:

        358             i.    Mary Jane5 Boyer, born February 25, 1845 in St. John's, Shiremanstown, PA; died Unknown.  She married Jacob Mumma; died Unknown.

+      359            ii.    Phillip Moser Boyer, born October 23, 1846; died 1923.

        360           iii.    Esther Elizabeth Boyer, born March 24, 1848; died February 16, 1850.

+      361           iv.    Charles Israel Boyer, born August 16, 1850 in Mechanicsburg, PA; died November 04, 1930.

        362            v.    Jacob Henry Boyer, born May 28, 1854; died October 21, 1897.

        363           vi.    Franklin Pierce Boyer, born January 06, 1856; died June 11, 1916.

        364          vii.    William Penn Boyer, born January 10, 1860; died Unknown.  He married Laura Alice Brown; died Unknown.

 

 

        183.  Levi Gresh4 Hartranft (Maria (Mary Ann) Handwerk3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born June 24, 1817, and died July 05, 1876.  He married Mary Ann Britton.  She died Unknown.

 

More About Levi Gresh Hartranft:

Burial: Unknown, West End Cemetery, Pottstown, PA

       

Children of Levi Hartranft and Mary Britton are:

        365             i.    Daniel Britton5 Hartranft, died Unknown.

        366            ii.    Abner Britton Hartranft, died Unknown.

        367           iii.    Mary Britton Hartranft, died Unknown.

        368           iv.    Emma Britton Hartranft, born May 05, 1840; died January 23, 1916.  She married Frederick Nagle; died Unknown.

        369            v.    Hannah Britton Hartranft, born 1846; died Unknown.

        370           vi.    Rebecca Britton Hartranft, born August 21, 1849; died Unknown.  She married Jacob W. Mordew August 11, 1874; died Unknown.

        371          vii.    Levi Britton Hartranft, born January 30, 1852; died Unknown.  He married Mary Ann Fitzgerald; died Unknown.

        372         viii.    Isaac Britton Hartranft, born February 28, 1854; died Unknown.  He married Emma E. Fenstermacher; died Unknown.

 

 

        184.  William Gresh4 Hartranft (Maria (Mary Ann) Handwerk3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born May 08, 1819, and died January 15, 1893.  He married Sarah Weaver May 30, 1841 in Falkner Swamp Church, New Hanover Twp., Montgomery County, PA, daughter of Jacob Weaver and Hannah.  She was born November 12, 1821, and died January 23, 1883 in Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA.

 

More About William Gresh Hartranft:

Burial: Unknown, West End Cemetery, Pottstown, PA

 

More About Sarah Weaver:

Burial: Unknown, West End Cemetery, Pottstown, PA

       

Children of William Hartranft and Sarah Weaver are:

        373             i.    Henry Weaver5 Hartranft, born July 13, 1842; died January 06, 1906.

        374            ii.    Erastus Weaver Hartranft, born January 09, 1844; died March 28, 1878.  He married Mary Ann; died Unknown.

        375           iii.    Davis Weaver Hartranft, born February 26, 1846; died January 01, 1853.

        376           iv.    Hannah Elizabeth Weaver Hartranft, born April 17, 1847; died August 18, 1912.  She married Henry Seavers; died Unknown.

        377            v.    Ellen Weaver Hartranft, born September 1848; died Unknown.  She married (1) Mark Eagle; died Unknown.  She married (2) John Baus; died Unknown.

+      378           vi.    Francis Weaver Hartranft, born December 03, 1850; died February 24, 1921.

        379          vii.    Sarah Weaver Hartranft, born August 21, 1862; died Unknown.  She married John B. Moyer; died Unknown.

+      380         viii.    Rebecca Weaver Hartranft, born February 18, 1852; died Unknown.

        381            ix.    James Weaver Hartranft, born October 17, 1855; died September 06, 1915.  He married Lucinda Francis; died Unknown.

        382             x.    Emma Hartranft, born September 16, 1853; died Unknown.

        383            xi.    Alfred Weaver Hartranft, born September 27, 1857; died Unknown.  He married Jane Auman; died Unknown.

        384           xii.    Rose Weaver Hartranft, born November 02, 1860; died June 23, 1888.  She married (1) William Wentzel; died Unknown.  She married (2) Henry Wentzel; died Unknown.

 

 

        185.  Jacob Gresh4 Hartranft (Maria (Mary Ann) Handwerk3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born August 16, 1826, and died Unknown.  He married Maria Strohm.  She died Unknown.

 

More About Jacob Gresh Hartranft:

Burial: Unknown, West End Cemetery, Pottstown, PA

       

Children of Jacob Hartranft and Maria Strohm are:

        385             i.    William Strohm5 Hartranft, died Unknown.

        386            ii.    Edward Strohm Hartranft, born October 13, 1849; died Unknown.  He married Annie Evans; died Unknown.

        387           iii.    Eva Strohm Hartranft, born February 14, 1861; died Unknown.

 

 

        187.  Samuel Gresh4 Hartranft (Maria (Mary Ann) Handwerk3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born June 25, 1829, and died March 08, 1913.  He married Mary Greenawalt August 03, 1855.  She was born December 28, 1834, and died July 07, 1909.

 

More About Samuel Gresh Hartranft:

Burial: Unknown, West End Cemetery, Pottstown, PA

       

Child of Samuel Hartranft and Mary Greenawalt is:

        388             i.    Amelia Greenawalt5 Hartranft, born January 21, 1857; died Unknown.  She married Lewis Weaver; died Unknown.

 

 

        188.  David Gresh4 Hartranft (Maria (Mary Ann) Handwerk3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born March 01, 1831, and died February 05, 1906.  He married Amanda Bender.  She was born July 24, 1834, and died July 07, 1909.

 

More About David Gresh Hartranft:

Burial: Unknown, West End Cemetery, Pottstown, PA

       

Children of David Hartranft and Amanda Bender are:

        389             i.    William Henry Gresh5 Hartranft, born March 31, 1855; died May 26, 1856.

+      390            ii.    David G. Bender Hartranft, born September 02, 1857; died Unknown.

        391           iii.    John Bender Hartranft, born April 01, 1859; died March 26, 1918.  He married (1) Annie M. Shane; died Unknown.  He married (2) Irene Rock; died Unknown.

        392           iv.    Samuel D. Bender Hartranft, born March 11, 1861; died Unknown.  He married (1) Kate Mower; died Unknown.  He married (2) Martha Collier Gordy; died Unknown.

        393            v.    Albert Bender Hartranft, born December 03, 1862; died Unknown.  He married Louise Fuller; died Unknown.

        394           vi.    Conrad R. Bender Hartranft, born October 23, 1864; died Unknown.  He married Ida Bigger March 17, 1921; died Unknown.

        395          vii.    Annie E. Bender Hartranft, born October 23, 1864; died Unknown.

        396         viii.    Mary Ann Bender Hartranft, born December 04, 1866; died Unknown.  She married John E. Eynon; died Unknown.

        397            ix.    Sarah Bender Hartranft, born June 20, 1869; died July 12, 1873.

        398             x.    Jacob Bender Hartranft, born June 25, 1873; died June 25, 1873.

        399            xi.    Frank Bender Hartranft, born February 18, 1874; died December 19, 1881.

        400           xii.    Harry Bender Hartranft, born March 16, 1876; died June 23, 1876.

 

 

        191.  Amelia Anne Gresh4 Hartranft (Maria (Mary Ann) Handwerk3 Gresh, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born December 13, 1837, and died Unknown.  She married Horatio Foster.  He was born July 26, 1843, and died April 19, 1900.

 

More About Amelia Anne Gresh Hartranft:

Burial: Unknown, West End Cemetery, Pottstown, PA

       

Children of Amelia Hartranft and Horatio Foster are:

        401             i.    Albert Hartranft5 Foster, born December 1869; died Unknown.

        402            ii.    Russell Henry Hartranft Foster, born January 02, 1871; died Unknown.

        403           iii.    Mary Elizabeth Hartranft Foster, born June 26, 1874; died Unknown.

 

 

        200.  Urias Fox4 Gresh (Henry (Heinrich)3, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born October 24, 1830 in Little Oley, Douglass Township, Berks Co., Pa., and died November 18, 1909.  He married Rebecca Eagle Baker December 14, 1861 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, PA, daughter of Jacob Baker and Hannah Bechtel.  She was born December 15, 1842, and died November 09, 1918.

 

Notes for Urias Fox Gresh:

Urias F. Gresh, son of Henry and father of James B., was born in Douglass township Oct. 24, 1830. His earlier life was spent upon the Gresh farm near Little Oley, where he lived for thirty years, and operated the saw and oil mills, the latter for fifteen years, making flax seed oil. After the establishment of the free schools he taught at Manatawny two years, at Mock's school two years, and at the old eight corner school in Douglass two years. In 1866 he opened the first business house at Little Oley, and carried on a general merchandise business there until 1906, when his son Jacob succeeded him. He established the Little Oley postoffice in 1871, and was made postmaster, an office he has since continued to fill. His business has so increased that he was obliged to build an addition to his store. In politics he is a Democrat, and for forty years was a justice of the peace, at the end of that time being succeeded by his son, James B. He also served as auditor and school director. He and his family are Lutheran members of the Boyertown church, and he has been an officer of the Sunday-school. In 1862 he married Rebecca Baker, daughter of Jacob Baker and his wife who was a Miss Eagle, of Earl township. To this union have been born twelve children: Maggie, m. to Henry Yergey; Miss Emma, at home; James B.; Jacob B.; Thomas B.; Katie, m. to Irwin Sands; Bessie, m. to Harvey Bower; Mary B., m. to Orlando Leh; and four died in infancy. [Montgomery, Morton; History of berks County]

 

More About Urias Fox Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks Co., Pa.

Occupation: Operated saw and oil mills of father and succeeded him.

 

More About Rebecca Eagle Baker:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemtery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

       

Children of Urias Gresh and Rebecca Baker are:

        404             i.    Mary B.5 Gresh, born Abt. 1862; died Unknown.  She married Orlando Leh; died Unknown.

+      405            ii.    Margaret Baker Gresh, born October 12, 1863; died May 23, 1916.

        406           iii.    Emma Gresh, born 1865; died 1939 in Unmarried.

 

More About Emma Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

 

+      407           iv.    James B. Gresh, born July 24, 1867; died September 30, 1945.

        408            v.    Amanda Gresh, born December 27, 1868; died February 02, 1869.

 

More About Amanda Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

 

        409           vi.    Webster Gresh, born January 04, 1870; died March 27, 1870.

 

More About Webster Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

 

+      410          vii.    Jacob B. Gresh, born 1871; died May 01, 1940.

        411         viii.    David Gresh, born July 14, 1874; died March 14, 1875.

 

More About David Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

 

+      412            ix.    Hannah Katie Gresh, born 1878; died Unknown.

+      413             x.    Thomas B. Gresh, born May 02, 1881; died April 08, 1929.

        414            xi.    Bessie Gresh, born 1882; died 1940.  She married Harvey Bower; died Unknown.

 

 

        201.  Henry4 Gresh (Henry (Heinrich)3, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born 1836, and died Unknown.  He married Catherine Fry February 19, 1860 in New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Twp., Montgomery County, PA.  She was born June 1836, and died 1908.

       

Children of Henry Gresh and Catherine Fry are:

        415             i.    Mary Ann5 Gresh, born March 21, 1861; died Unknown.

+      416            ii.    William F. Gresh, born October 19, 1862; died Unknown.

        417           iii.    Daniel Gresh, born December 1863; died January 1916 in Colebrookdale Township, Berks County, PA.

        418           iv.    Alvin Gresh, born November 09, 1868; died July 1904.

 

 

        203.  Mary Ann4 Gresh (Henry (Heinrich)3, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born February 19, 1840, and died October 27, 1916.  She married William E. Yoder October 21, 1860 in Rev. Wendt, New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Twp., Montgomery County, PA, son of Jacob Yoder and Anna Eschbach.  He was born January 19, 1837, and died Unknown.

 

More About William E. Yoder:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, PA

       

Children of Mary Gresh and William Yoder are:

        419             i.    Aliva5 Yoder, born May 1861; died Unknown.

        420            ii.    Agnes Yoder, born 1863; died Unknown.

        421           iii.    Elmina Yoder, born 1865; died Unknown.

        422           iv.    Jacob Yoder, born 1867; died Unknown.

        423            v.    Amanda Yoder, born 1868; died Unknown.

        424           vi.    Webster Yoder, born January 1870; died Unknown.

        425          vii.    Kate Yoder, born April 24, 1872; died December 08, 1902.

        426         viii.    Eva G. Yoder, born March 02, 1875; died August 12, 1939.

        427            ix.    James Yoder, born January 1877; died Unknown.

 

 

        204.  David F.4 Gresh (Henry (Heinrich)3, George (Johann George)2, Johann George1) was born February 04, 1842, and died April 01, 1916.  He married Esther A..  She was born January 31, 1844, and died May 10, 1922.

 

More About David F. Gresh:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks Co., Pa.

Occupation: Shoemaker

 

More About Esther A.:

Burial: Unknown, Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks Co., Pa.

       

Children of David Gresh and Esther A. are:

        428             i.    Morris Seymour5 Gresh, born February 26, 1869; died September 24, 1871.

 

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