Ancestors of Samuel Borger

Generation No. 1

1. Samuel Borger¹, born March 25, 1785 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA^2,3; died June 3, 1850 in Jackson, Twp, Montgomery, OH⁴. He was the son of 2. Johannas Borger and 3. Christina Dresher. He married (1) Maria Catherine unk Abt. 1817 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA. She was born December 22, 1798 in Berks County, PA⁵, and died March 26, 1872 in Jackson, Twp, Montgomery, OH⁵.

Notes for Samuel Borger:

25 Mar 1785 - Samuel Borger baptized at the Longswamp Reformed Church (Lutheran), Longswamp Twp, Berks County, PA. John Borger & wf. are listed as parents, Henrich Fogle & wf. are listed as sponsors.

26 Mar 1812 - Samuel Borger (age 27) purchases "Burgundy," the family farm containing 120 acres, 6 perches, from parents, John (Johannes) Borger & wf. Christina Dresher, for 800 pounds lawful Pennsylvania gold and silver money. The deed includes a covenant that Samuel will care for his parents in turn for them conveying the farm to him. The deed also makes references to the tract having been originally patented to Philip Burger on 7 Nov 1787, then being conveyed by Philip Burger and his wife Mary Salmay unk to John Borger on 2 Sep 1791. Recorded on 26 Dec 1826 in Berks deeds 36:130.

>> Locator note: The 121 acre Burgundy tract was situated to the NW of and adjoining "church land" which is believed to refer to that land occupied by Longswamp Reformed (Lutheran) Church. Metes and bounds language, as of 1787, included the lands of (continuing clockwise from the noted church lands) Frederick Braun (Brown), Jacob Long, Jacob Fenstermacher, Christian Mueller, George Foulk, Philip Burger (old 1753 tract of "Samuel the elder"), and David Shall.

>>Ed. note: The "chain of title" narrative in this deed is the most compelling link between our Samuel, his parents, John Borger & wf. Christina Dresher, and Philip Borger & wf. Mary Salmay unk. (Relevant Berks deeds and church records often interchange Borger, Berger, Burger, and Burgher spellings).

circa 1817 - Samuel Borger (age 32) marries Maria "Mary" Catherine unk, Longswamp, Berks, PA.

5 May 1818 - Following father John Borger's death, (second son) Samuel Borger (age 33), is issued letters of administration, John Borger's widow (Christina Dresher) renouncing. (Abstract of Wills and Administrations, Berks County, PA., pg. 392 )

1820 - Census records show Samuel Borger (age 35) as head of a household with a total of 5 males and four females in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA. Extended family members may also be included (due to ages), and at least one person is a "foreigner not naturalized." Samuel is listed as being engaged in "commerce" (weaver?). Close-by Longswamp neighbors include Christian Borger (over age 45) and a household characterized and "Borger & Long," whose families included two males and two females, all of which over age 45. 1820 Census, Berks County, pg 153.

4 May 1827 - Samuel (age 42) for consideration of $158.40, is granted new Berks patent #45 for the 57 acre, 50 perch portion of earlier 1753 tract which had belonged to "Samuel Burgher the elder," and who had divided his tract, deeding a parcel to his brother Philip in 1769. The tract laid immediately to the north of and touching Burgundy, which Samuel had purchased from his parents in 1812. Present purchase recorded on 24 Dec 1827 in Berks deeds 36:782, also Berks patents H-22:131, with survey recorded in C-11:284. The other half of the original "Samuel the elder" tract which had been deeded to Philip in 1769, was patented on 20 Sep 1827 to Peter Trexler. Berks patents H-24:540, with survey recorded in C-24:89.

>>Ed. note: Peter Trexler was an extremely active land speculator of the time, and the above patent had also involved a sheriff's deed, suggesting that Trexler may have purchased this particular Philip Borger tract for taxes. The Trexler name dominated the local economy with one Trexler being an iron master, and there also being numerous mines and mills operated by the Trexler family in the area. In later years, Longswamp was often known as Trexler's.

8 Dec 1831 - Samuel pays off mortgage on 57 acre, 50 perch tract mentioned in 1827. Last known entry in Berks County for Samuel. Berks H-22:131.

>>Ed. note: A very thorough search has filed to identify any deeds or other instruments where Smauel Borger sells out prior to leaving Longswamp.

circa 1831-2 - Samuel (age 47) moves his family from Berks County, PA to Ohio in search of suitable lands. It appears the family stopped briefly in Preble and Butler counties, Ohio, before ultimately settling in adjoining Jackson Twp, Montgomery, OH. A family oral tradition speaks of the long trip from Berks County by wagon with his silver (money) hidden in a secret compartment under the wagon seat.

24 Jul 1832 - Samuel Borger (age 47) "of Butler County, OH" purchases 156 acres from Rev. Andrew Hinkle & wife Margaret Trout Hinckle for $2.000. Farm was located on the south inside bend of Twin Creek in Section 33 of Jackson Twp, Montgomery County, OH. The southern border of the tract was also the township line between Jackson and German Townships. Montgomery deeds Q:313.

>> Ed. Note: A significant number of fellow Palatines from Berks County, PA, had already settled in or near Germantown some 15 years before, and it appears that Samuel Borger may have been influenced by this fact when he too came to the area and finally settled.

>> Ed. Note: In a truly fascinating coincidence, the Rev. Andrew Hinkle and his wife Margaret Trout Hinkle came to Montgomery County from Perry County, OH. Margaret was the daughter of Judge George Trout, a distant cousin Johann Heinrich ("Henry") Trout, great grandfather of my father, Harold V. Trout. Andrew Hinkle had also been the circuit riding minister who had served Jerusalem Lutheran Chruch, near Deavertown, attended by then 8 year old Henry Trout and his parents, Casper Trout and Anna Maria Ament. Henry Trout later married Abbigail Moore and was father of George Washington Trout, who married Roxann Permit McDaniel in Casey, Clark, IL. In a continuation of the coincidence, the Borger families probably knew, and may even have been treated by, Dr. Michael Trout (Margaret's brother) who moved from Perry County to Montgomery County, practicing in the latter for some 50 years.

1833 - Tax roles show Samuel Borger owning 145 acres in the SW 1/4, Section 33, R4, T4. (the farm purchased the previous year from Andrew Hinkle & wf.) The reason for the slight difference in acreage is not clear. Personal property taxes for the same year indicate that Samuel owned 4 horses and 2 cows, thus suggesting that his entire farm was devoted to field crops (possibly tobacco).

3 June 1850 - Samuel Borger (age 65) dies, Jackson Twp, Montgomery, OH. Oldest son, Levi Borger, issued letters of administration. Montgomery A-1:407, case #229.

12 Dec 1859 - Mary Catherine unk, widow of Samuel Borger, purchases parcel of land (1 acre, 147 1/2 perches) from Salome Borger (a possible cousin of Samuel) for $600. The triangular shaped tract was located in the NW4, Sec 12, T3, R4, along the Germantown and Farmersville Turnpike about 1/2 mile NW of the then outskirts of Germantown. Montgomery deeds _:243.

2 May 1863 - Mary Catherine and other heirs of Samuel Borger sell the farm to oldest son, Levi Borger, for $8,493.32. Interestingly, the deed is worded "the heirs of late Samuel Borger of Counties of Montgomery, Butler, and Preble," thus implying his stages of movement from Longswamp, Berks, PA through Ohio. Montgomery deeds P-3:506.

26 Mar 1872 - Mary Catherine (age 74) dies in Germantown where she had been living alone for several years. (She is shown living alone in the 1870 census) She is buried in Germantown Cemetery at the side of Samuel.

>>Ed. note: Mary Catherine's obituary and a photo of her gravestone (as well as Samuel's) are on file.

More About Samuel Borger:

Baptism: March 27, 1785, Longswamp Reformed Church, LongswampTwp, Berks, PA⁶

Burial: Abt. June 5, 1850, Lot #93, Germantown Cemetary, Germantown, OH⁷

LDS AFN: 1904-7SC

Religion: Lutheran

Notes for Maria Catherine unk:

c 1870 - Census shows Mary Catherine Borger (age 72) living by herself in Germantown.

Dates for Maria "Mary" Catherine's birth and death are fully corroborated by her gravestone and obituary.

More About Maria Catherine unk:

Burial: Abt. March 28, 1872, Lot #93, Germantown Cemetary, Germantown, OH⁸

Cause of Death: Dropsy

Christening: January 18, 1798, Berks, PA

More About Samuel Borger and Maria unk:

Marriage: Abt. 1817, Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA

Generation No. 2

2. Johannas Borger, born Abt. 1753 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; died Bef. May 5, 1818 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA⁹. He was the son of 4. Philip Burgher and 5. Mary Salmay unk. He married 3. Christina Dresher Bet. April 1778 - March 1779 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA.

3. Christina Dresher, born Abt. 1761 in Lower Macungie Twp, Lehigh, PA (?); died Aft. May 5, 1818 in Longswamp, Berks County, PA (?)⁹. She was the daughter of 6. Sergeant Johann Philip Drescher and 7. Maria Chalotta Speigel.

Notes for Johannas Borger:

1777 to 1783 - John Borger is listed as a private in the First Company (Longswamp Twp) of the Second Battalion, commanded by Colonel Daniel Udree (of Oley Twp), Berks County Militia. The Longswamp Company was commanded by Captain Charles Crouse (Krause), with company officers including 1st Lt. Phillip Mertz, 2nd Lt. Nicolas Mertz, and Ensign Christian Kercher. (Raymond E. Hollenbach, Berks County Soldiers in the American Revolution, 1986, pg. 12)

Late 1778 - John (Johannes) Borger marries Christina Dresher, Longswamp, Berks, PA.

>>Ed. note: Johannes had sponsored a baptism on 12 Apr 1778 while still single, and sponsored another baptism on 9 May 1779 with his wf. Christina. Their first child was born in December 1779, suggesting that they had been married prior to March 1779. It would therefore appear that they were married between April 1778 and March 1779. (Longswamp Reformed [Lutheran] Church Records)

>>Ed note: Christina Drescher's brother Lawrence, and father, Philip, also serve at various times in same Longswamp Company of Berks Militia as new husband, John Borger. (Raymond E. Hollenbach, Berks County Soldiers in the American Revolution, 1986, pg. 12; see also Morton L. Montgomery, History of Berks County, Pennsylvania in the Revolution from 1774 to 1783, 1894, pp. 164-165)

1779 - John Borger is listed in Longswamp Twp tax roles as a weaver by occupation, no land or horses, but owning 1 cow and paying 7 schillings in taxes. Listed on the same tax schedule is a Frederick Borger, also a weaver, with identical entries.

>>Ed. note: While none were found to own over 3-4 sheep on any one tax schedule, many of the Borgers in Longswamp Township were clearly weavers by trade (Philip, John, Frederick, and Martin). Peter Hawerter had erected a fulling mill near by on on the West Branch of Little Lehigh Creek, and in later years, Mertztown and Longswamp each boasted branches of the Long Valley Rug Mill. The chosen profession of the Borger line was in contrast with a local economy otherwise generally dominated by iron mines and furnaces, gypsum mills, paint mills, oil mills, and a variety of grist and saw mills. (Morton L. Montgomery, History of Berks County, 1886, pg. 1050)

1781 - John Borger is listed in Longswamp Twp tax roles as a weaver by occupation, no land or horses, but owning 2 cows and paying 15 schillings in taxes. The same schedule lists a Frederick Borger (brother?), also a weaver, with identical entries.

1785 - John Borger is listed in Longswamp Twp tax roles as a weaver by occupation, no land or horses, but owning 2 cows, 4 sheep and having 4 persons in his household. He is listed with a Frederick Borger, also a weaver, with similar entries, and Philip Borger who has 160 acres.

1790 - Census records show John Borger in Longswamp Twp as having 3 sons under 16 years of age and a total of 3 females (all ages) in his household.

1798 - Longswamp Twp direct tax roles list John Borger as having a modest one-story dwelling house, 26' x 18', valued at $160.00. His dwelling and lands were assessed with a combined value of $832.50, for which John paid 1 dollar, 58 cents, and 2 mils in taxes.

1800 - Census records show a John Borger living in Longswamp Twp. Household may include extended family and shows 5 males (1 over 45), and 6 females (1 over 45). 1810 Census, Berks County, pg. 620.

1810 - Census records show a John Borger living in Longswamp Twp. Household may include extended family and shows 7 males (1 over 45), and 6 females (1 over 45). 1810 Census, Berks County, pg. 166.

26 Mar 1812 - John Borger, and Christina Dresher his wife, sell their farm of 120 acres, six perches, to their son Samuel Borger for 800 pounds lawful Pennsylvania gold and silver money. The deed includes a covenant that Samuel will care for his parents in turn for them conveying their farm to him. The deed also makes references to the tract having been originally patented to Philip Borger on 7 Nov 1787, then being conveyed by Philip and his wife Mary Salmay unk to John Borger on 2 Sep 1791. Berks deeds 36:130.

>> Locator note: The 121 acre Burgundy tract was situated to the NW of and adjoining "church land" which is believed to refer to that land occupied by Longswamp Reformed (Lutheran) Church. Metes and bounds language, as of 1787, included the lands of (continuing clockwise from the noted church lands) Frederick Braun (Brown), Jacob Long, Jacob Fenstermacher, Christian Mueller, George Foulk, Philip Burger (tract noted in 1753 entry, and later divided between brothers Samuel the elder and Philip in 1769), and David Shall.

>>Ed. note: The "chain of title" narrative in this deed is the most compelling link between our Samuel, his parents, John Borger & wf. Christina Dresher, and Philip Borger & wf. Mary Salmay unk.

5 May 1818 - Following John Borger's death, his second son, Samuel, is issued letters of administration, John Borger's widow (Christina Dresher) renouncing. (Abstract of Wills and Administrations, Berks County, PA,.pg 392; also see Berks Letters of Administration 8:173.)

1818 - In a related entry, Samuel's younger brother, Philip, selects John Weiler as guardian. Berks Orphans Court 7:527.

>>Ed. note: John Weiler (the elected guardian for Philip) was the founder of Weilertown (later called Longswamp Center), and operated the public-house there beginning in 1812. His son Andrew ran a prosperous tannery, and John was a blacksmith. ( Morton L. Montgomery, History of Berks County, 1886, pp. 1049-15050)

>>Ed. note: Dorothy Clark of Lansdale, PA, made numerous major contributions to this research.

More About Johannas Borger:

Fact-1: Birth date based on LDS AFN 1904-7NJ

LDS AFN: 1904-7NJ

Occupation: Weaver

Religion: Lutheran

Notes for Christina Dresher:

Information on Christina's mother is ambiguous. While research and analysis is still pending, it appears that Christina's mother may have been father Philip's (first) wife, Maria Charlotta Speigel, but at the time of her baptism (1761), her new "mother" was Philip's "hausfrau" (mistress of the house, landlady, or in modern usage, housewife), Christina unk. It would appear that Phillip and Maria Charlotte may have been separated (?) for a short while, or in the alternative, young Christina was a foundling or the daughter of housekeeper Christina unk and Philip. To add to the mystery, 10 years later on 6 Jan 1771, Philip Drescher and "wife Maria Charlotte" sponsored the baptism of a daughter of a Philip and Barbara Basters, implying that they were again/still together in 1771.

Specifically, the Zion's Lutheran Church (Lower Macungie Twp, Lehigh, PA) baptismal record contains the rather ambiguous entry: Philipp Drescher, Christina, 1 Feb 1761 "ein mit seiner hausfrau erseugtes Tocherlein" ( ein [a] mit [with] seiner [his] hausfrau [wife, housewife, landlady] erseugtes [conceived] Tocherlein [little daughter]), followed by an English comment (which is not a direct translation of the previous phrase) "a child raised by Philip and Christina Drescher."

>>Ed. note: LDS AFN: 1904-7PQ lists her birth date as 1757. It is assumed that this entry was an estimate and did not consider the above church records.

More About Christina Dresher:

Baptism: February 1, 1761, Zion Lutheran Church, Lower Macungie Twp, Lehigh, PA

Confirmation: April 3, 1774, Zion Lutheran Church, Lower Macungie Twp, Lehigh, PA

LDS AFN: 1904-7PQ

More About Johannas Borger and Christina Dresher:

Marriage: Bet. April 1778 - March 1779, Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA

Children of Johannas Borger and Christina Dresher are:

i. Esther Borger¹⁰, born December 24, 1779 in LongswampTwp, Berks, PA; died Unknown; married Georg Adam Joxheimer April 3, 1804 in Longswamp, Berks, PA; died Unknown.

Notes for Esther Borger:

26 March 1780 - Esther baptized at Longswamp Church, Friedrich Burger and wf. Margretha unk listed as sponsors.

More About Esther Borger:

Babtized: March 26, 1780, Longswamp Reformed Church, LongswampTwp, Berks, PA

Baptism witnesess: March 26, 1780, Frederich and Margaretha Borger

LDS AFN: 1904-7ZD

More About Georg Joxheimer and Esther Borger:

Marriage: April 3, 1804, Longswamp, Berks, PA

ii. Isaac Borger¹⁰, born June 4, 1781 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; died Unknown.

More About Isaac Borger:

Babtized: September 24, 1781, Longswamp Reformed Church, LongswampTwp, Berks, PA

Baptism witnesess: September 24, 1781, Lorentz and Elisabeth Dresher

LDS AFN: 1904-7R5

1 iii. Samuel Borger, born March 25, 1785 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; died June 3, 1850 in Jackson, Twp, Montgomery, OH; married Maria Catherine unk Abt. 1817 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA.

iv. Susanna Borger¹⁰, born February 10, 1795 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; died September 1, 1869 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; married Charles Dankel October 20, 1813 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; born January 8, 1793 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; died June 15, 1859 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA.

Notes for Susanna Borger:

1 Sep 1869 - Longswamp Church burial record for Susanna Borger Dankel specifically shows Johannes Borger and Christina Dresher as her parents, plus giving date of her marriage to Charles Dankel.

More About Susanna Borger:

Burial: Unknown, Longswamp Reformed Church, LongswampTwp, Berks, PA

More About Charles Dankel and Susanna Borger:

Marriage: October 20, 1813, Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA

v. Catherina Borger¹⁰, born April 4, 1802 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; died February 4, 1890 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA.

More About Catherina Borger:

Babtized: May 29, 1802, Longswamp Reformed Church, LongswampTwp, Berks, PA

vi. Philip Borger¹¹, born Abt. 1803 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; died Unknown.

Notes for Philip Borger:

1818 - Listed as a minor over 14 years of age in court papers following father's death. Selects John Weiler as guardian. Berks orphans 7:527, 1818.

Generation No. 3

4. Philip Burgher, born Abt. 1716 in The Palitinate, Germany; died Aft. September 2, 1791 in Longswamp, Berks County, PA(?). He was the son of 8. unk Burgher. He married 5. Mary Salmay unk Abt. 1752 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA(?).

5. Mary Salmay unk, born Abt. 1718 in Germany(?); died Aft. September 2, 1791 in Longswamp, Berks County, PA(?).

Notes for Philip Burgher:

circa 1715 - Philip Burgher is born in the Palatinate, somewhere along the Rhine River in or near the modern German state of Rhineland-Pfalz. This general area is on the west bank of the Rhine River, west of Frankfurt.

circa 1737 - (conjecture) Philip Burgher, his brother Samuel, and also Jacob Burgher (probably also a brother, relationship uncertain), apply for manumission, as well as permission to emigrate to Pennsylvania.

>>Ed. note: "Manumission" was a release from vassalage and feudal obligations (serfdom) to the local prince, and had to be applied for, in addition to permission to emigrate. Such permission was usually granted, and a tax and fee was assessed. This fee, called the "10 Pfennig tax," amounted to 10% of the immigrant's real property. " Brigitte Burkett, Emigrants from Baden and Wu'rttemberg in the Eighteenth Century, Volume 1, Baden-Durlach and Vicinity, 1996, pp iv-v.

circa 1738 - Philip Burgher, his brother Samuel, and also Jacob Burgher (probably also a brother, relationship uncertain), make their way down the Rhine to Rotterdam, Holland, and begin to seek passage, via Great Britain, to William Penn's colony, Pennsylvania, in the New World. Numerous waves of fellow Palatines had preceded them beginning in 1709.

>>Ed. note: During the War of the Grand Alliance (1689-97), the troops of the French monarch Louis XIV had ravaged the Reinish Palatinate, causing many Germans to emigrate. They sought not only relief from the devastation of many years of warfare, but also to escape growing religious persecution.

>>Ed. note: To begin the process, they would have sought the services of a "Neulander," who would have charged them a commission and had them sign a contract in return for booking their passage down the Rhine and then by ship via England (for permission) to Philadelphia. The Rhine included 22 customs and toll gates, then temporary housing must be sought in Rotterdam until a ship could be booked and set sail. Many Palatines indentured themselves to pay for passage. "Emigrants from Baden and Wu'rttemberg in the Eighteenth Century, Volume 1, Baden-Durlach and Vicinity," by Brigitte Burkett, 1996.

June 1739 - Philip, his brother Samuel, and also Jacob, along with 215 fellow Palatines, sail together from Rotterdam, Holland, on the "Robert and Alice," a ship registered out of Dublin, Ireland, and commanded by Walter Goodman, Master. (Pennsylvania German Pioneers, Ralph B. Strassberger and William J. Hinke, 1934, pp. 263-271.)

July 1739 - The "Robert and Alice" makes a port call at Deal, Kent, England, to seek leave from the Court of Britain to transport the Palatines to the port of Philadelphia in the British Colonies. Upon proper applications, the "Robert & Alice" sets sail for Philadelphia, together with sister ships the "Friendship," and the "Loyal Judith."

>>Locator note: The port of Deal is 6 miles NW of Dover, Kent, England.

3 Sep 1739 - The "Robert and Alice" arrives in the Port of Philadelphia. In accordance with the "Act of 14 Sep 1727," Ship Master Walter Goodman submits a list of passengers totalling 78 men, and altogether, 218 passengers over the age of 16. As required by law, the passengers were then escorted ashore to the Courthouse where they were required to take "oaths of allegiance and abjuration," thereby swearing their new allegiance to His Majesty, King George II, while also pledging to live in peace and harmony in the colony. This being done, Samuel, Jacob, and Philip signed together (in that order) two sets of documents recording their various oaths of fidelity. Next to their names, Samuel made a personal mark looking much like a "J," while Jacob and Philip both made a more customary "X." (Pennsylvania German Pioneers, Ralph Strassburger and William J. Hinke, 1934, Lists 71 A-73 C; also see PA Archives, II-XVII:189-190)

>>Ed. note: Specific details of these three lists are worthy of comment. List "A" takes the form of a simple roster of passengers and involves no actual signatures. The ship's yeoman (clerk), recorded the three names as Samuel, Jacob, and Phillip "Burrier." However, lists "B" and "C" (attesting to oaths) consists of either signatures, or in some cases, a scribe writing a name with sufficient space between the given and surname so that the passenger can insert their personal mark. On list "B", Samuel's name is shown as "Saml. J. Helburger," although it is not clear whether the apparent "J." is meant as an initial, or is some form of personal mark. One must also wonder if his middle initial was actually "L," and when given verbally to the scribe, it was misunderstood and written as "Helburger." Jacob and Philip appear next in order, both with an "X," and the surname spelled as "Burgcher." On list "C," all three again appear together, and again, a "J," or personal mark, appears for Samuel, with Jacob and Philip again making their "X." This time, Samuel and Jacob's surname is spelled as "Burgher," but Philip is spelled as "Burger." (Pennsylvania German Pioneers, Ralph Strassburger and William J. Hinke, 1934, Lists 71 A-73 C; also see PA Archives, II-XVII:189-190) As an additional footnote to this discussion of surname spelling variations, later generations were very emphatic in noting that the correct spelling was "Borger," while earlier church records, deeds, wills, etc, are often encountered for confirmed ancestors which interchangeably use spellings of "Berger, Burger, Burgher," and on one land patent, "Burgot." For clarity, much of this genealogy report will generally use the "Borger" spelling for confirmed ancestors, unless other spellings become central to the discussion.

>>Ed. note: The exodus from the Palatinate to avoid religious persecution had already been underway for some 20 years, with the heaviest waves of immigration occurring in 1709 and 1738. While the year in which it was written is ambiguous and may have been for a similar voyage the preceding summer (1738), the following letter home, dated 19 October, from Captain Walter Goodman of the "Robert and Alice" helps capture the sufferings of the Palatine immigrants as they struggled to reach the New World. "On the 4th of July last I sailed out of Dover in England and arrived here on this river on the 9th of September with crew and passengers in good health but on the way I had many sick people, yet, since not more than 18 died, we lost by far the least of all the ships arrived to-date. We were the third ship to arrive. I sailed in company with four of the skippers who together had 425 deaths, one had 140, one 115, one 90, and one 80." In a related account of the hardships, Christopher Sauer of Germantown, PA., had estimated on October 18 that 1,600 people had died on the fifteen ships which arrived so far. By November 20th, the estimates ranged up to 2,000 deaths and not all of the ships were in port yet. The ships arriving at Philadelphia were so loaded with sick people that the council decided that no one could be put ashore until the ship was cleared by doctors. It was strongly suggested that the captains rent houses outside of the city where passengers could recuperate without spreading their sickness to the residents. Fifteen leading citizens in Philadelphia formed a committee to compile a comprehensive account of what had happened and to see if measures could not be taken to prevent a recurrence of the events. (Germanna History, John Blankenbaker, notes #259-260)

Philip, Samuel and Jacob Burger arrived very soon after in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA, and it is highly probable, but not proven, that they are one and the same as those three of the same name who had taken the previously mentioned oath of allegiance in Philadelphia. All three are later shown as having adjacent lands in Longswamp in 1753. Berks patents C-11:284.

>>Ed. note: Philip and Samuel were clearly brothers, and it is theorized that Jacob was also a brother. Due to this uncertain relationship, the activities of all three shall be provided for future reference.

While in slight disagreement with the 1739 date of oath, a history of Reading and Berks County reports that in about 1734, "the first white man to establish himself as a citizen in this (Longswamp) township was Philip Burger and the second Samuel Burger, both of whom settled in Long's Dale." The route of migration was reported as being from Goshenhoppen region and the Perkiomen Valley in Montgomery County, PA, and then via the Hereford Hills of Berks County and on to Longswamp. (Reading and Berks County Pennsylvania - A History, Cyrus T. Fox, 1925, pg. 304)

>>Locator note: Longsdale is one mile SW of present-day Longswamp Church. (USGS 7.5' Manatawny Quadrangle. Mertztown, roughly one mile NW of Longswamp Church, is on adjoining USGS 7.5' Topton Quadrangle)

Sep 1748 - Philip Borger is listed as a contributor in building the "Little Lehigh Church," eventually becoming known as the "Longswamp Chruch" by 1762. His brother, Samuel Borger, together with neighbor Joseph Biry, were listed as master-builders (building committee) overseeing the construction of the small log church with hewn plank seats which remained in service until a new church was built in 1791. (Lutherans in Berks County 1723-1923, Reading Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Ministerium of PA and Adjacent States, pp 81-86.) (also see History of Berks County, Morton L. Montgomery, 1886, pp 1050-1051)

>>Ed. note: The early name "Little Lehigh Church" was probably based on the Longswamp area being drained by Little Lehigh Creek.

10 Sep 1751 - Phillip Burgot (otherwise Burger) is issued warrant #158 "to take up 25 Acres of Land adjoining his other lands in the Long Swamp." It is believed that this initial small tract of land was included in the holdings eventually totaling 121 acres and known as "Burgundy," eventually being deeded by his son John Borger and wife Christina Drescher to their son, Samuel Borger, in 1812. (Berks deeds 36:130) (Also listed in Philadelphia County land warrants #158) (Also see survey copied as C-20:141, D-44:227, and D-44:228)

>> Ed. note: The chain of title for Burgundy is the most compelling link between Phillip Burger [sic] and our Samuel Borger who eventually removed to Montgomery County, Ohio, in the early 1830's.

1752 - Philip Burger is listed on Longswamp tax list, along with brother Samuel, as well as Jacob and Martin.

29 Dec 1753 - 62 acre, 110 perch tract which adjoined the eventual Burgundy tract, surveyed for Philip's brother Samuel. This tract was later divided, with a 57 acre portion being conveyed to Philip in 1769. Berks patents C-41:284.

1754 - Philip Borger and family survive recurring Indian attacks that continue from 1754 through 1763.

1756 - Philip Borger, brother Samuel Borger and a Martin Borger (son?) are listed among the inhabitants of Longswamp. (Reading and Berks County Pennsylvania - A History, Cyrus T. Fox, 1925, pg. 304)

1759 - Philip Borger pays 4 (pounds?) in taxes, brother Samuel Borger (who was the tax collector), paid 6 (pounds?).

10 Feb 1761 - Philip Borger and brother Samuel Borger are among the 26 men who sign a petition to the "Justices of Berks County asking that the place called Longswamp be erected into a township." Among the reasons for forming the township government was to help organize a defense against recurring Indian attacks which had begun in 1754. (History of Berks County, Morton L. Montgomery, 1886, pg. 1049)

1763 - Indian attacks begin to subside after continuing intermittently for the past 9 years.

1767 - Phillip Borger of Longswamp Township, is listed as having 100 acres, 2 horses, 2 cattle, and paying 4 (shillings?) in taxes. Martin, Jacob, and Peter Borger are listed in the same tax schedule. The latter two are listed as being single men.

1768 - Philip Burger of Longswamp Township is as having 50 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle, 3 sheep and paying 4 (shillings?) taxes. Jacob Burger is listed as being single and paying 15 shillings taxes.

25 Feb 1769 - David Schultz, a colonial surveyor from the neighboring Perkiomen region, journeys to Longswamp and makes a survey for Philip Burger of brother Samuel Borger's 110 tract in preparation of Philip purchasing roughly half of the tract (57 acres) some 43 days later.

6 Apr 1769 - Samuel Burger tract mentioned in 1753 entry is now re-surveyed, divided, and a 57 acre portion conveyed from brother Samuel to Philip. The resulting two tracts laid immediately to the North of and touching the eventual 121 acre tract patented by Philip as "Burgundy." Berks patents C-11:284.

1779 - Phillip Borger of Longswamp Township, occupation weaver, is listed as having 100 acres, 3 horses, 3 cattle, and paying 308 (pence?) in taxes. John and Frederick Borger, also weavers, are listed in the same tax schedule.

1780 - Phillip Borger of Longswamp Township, is listed as now having 160 acres, no Negroes, 3 horses, 3 cattle, and paying 13 pounds, 7 shillings, and 6 pence in taxes. Martin, and Fred'k, weaver, are listed.

1784 - Phillip Borger of Longswamp Township, is listed as having 160 acres, 4 horses, 4 cattle, and 2 persons in his house hold. John and Frederick Borger, weavers, are listed in the same tax schedule.

1785 - Philip Borger of Longswamp Township is listed as paying 1 pound, 13 shillings, 3 pence in taxes. John and Frederick Borger, are listed in the same tax schedule.

7 Aug 1787 - Phillip Borger's largest tact of land, now totalling 121 acres, 31 perches, with a 6% allowance for roads, is officially surveyed as "Burgundy." Berks County was not erected until 1752, hence the original land warrant #158 had been issued in parent Philadelphia County in 1751. Berks patents C-28:141.

7 Nov 1787 - Philip Borgot (otherwise Burger) tract issued a patent as "Burgundy," in consideration of 50 pounds 2 schillings lawful money. (Berks patents, 11:341)

>> Locator note: The 121 acre Burgundy tract was situated to the NW of and adjoining "church land" which is believed to refer to that land occupied by Longswamp Reformed (Lutheran) Church. Metes & bounds language, as of 1787, included the lands of (continuing clockwise from the noted church lands) Frederick Braun (Brown), Jacob Long, Jacob Fenstermacher, Christian Mueller, George Foulk, Philip Burger (additional lands), and David Shall.

2 Sep 1791 - Philip Borger and wife Mary Salmay unk convey "Burgundy" to son John (Johannes) Borger. (reported in chain of title narrative, Berks deeds 36:130, 26 Mar 1812)

>>Ed. note: Much of the detailed land and church research was provided by Dorothy Clark, Lansdale, PA.

More About Philip Burgher:

Occupation: Weaver

Sailed: July 1739, To Philidelphia on "Robert and Alice" from Deal (near Dover), having origniated in Rotterdam

Notes for Mary Salmay unk:

>> Ed. Note: It is interesting that a Salome Borger in a later generation was a contemporary of Samuel & Mary Catherine Borger, attended the same church in Longswamp, and later sold land to Mary Catherine in Montgomery County, OH. The similar names begs the question of whether Salome Borger and Mary Salmay unk were related. This is to say, did Samuel Borger marry a distant cousin?

More About Philip Burgher and Mary unk:

Marriage: Abt. 1752, Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA(?)

Children of Philip Burgher and Mary unk are:

2 i. Johannas Borger, born Abt. 1753 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; died Bef. May 5, 1818 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; married Christina Dresher Bet. April 1778 - March 1779 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA.

ii. Frederick Borger, born Abt. 1754 in LongswampTwp, Berks, PA; died April 1825 in Whitehall Twp, Lehigh, PA; married Margretha unk Abt. 1774 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; born Abt. 1756; died Aft. 1786 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA?.

Notes for Frederick Borger:

Relationship of Frederick Borger as a son of Philip Borger is largely conjecture. It is noted that a Philip Borger and wf. Maria Salome unk were listed as sponsors at the 21 apr 1786 baptism of Maria Salome Borger, daughter of Friedrich Borger and Margretha unk.

More About Frederick Borger and Margretha unk:

Marriage: Abt. 1774, Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA

iii. Henry Borger, born Abt. 1755 in LongswampTwp, Berks, PA; died Unknown; married Catherine unk Abt. 1789; died Unknown.

More About Henry Borger and Catherine unk:

Marriage: Abt. 1789

iv. Abelonia Borger, born Abt. April 18, 1756 in Longswamp, Berks, PA; died March 28, 1824 in Longswamp, Berks, PA.

More About Abelonia Borger:

Babtized: July 4, 1756, Maxatawny, Maxatawny Twp, Berks, PA

Baptism witnesess: July 4, 1756, Appollonia Chisten, wife of Henry Christ

6. Sergeant Johann Philip Drescher¹², born December 17, 1721 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia; died Abt. 1793 in Macungie, Lehigh, PA (?). He was the son of 12. Hans Wendel Drescher and 13. Margaretha Fu''ess. He married 7. Maria Chalotta Speigel May 16, 1743 in Ellmendinger, Baden, Germany.

7. Maria Chalotta Speigel, born Abt. 1722; died Abt. 1761 in Macungie, Lehigh, PA (?). She was the daughter of 14. Johann Spiegel.

Notes for Sergeant Johann Philip Drescher:

1743 - "Phillip Dreshcher of Ellmendingen, unmarried son of a citizen, poor, manumitted to Pennsylvania." Werner Hacker reference #1699, "Auswanderungen aus Baden und dem Breisgau," Konrad Theiss Verlag, 1980.

>>Ed. note: "Manumission" was a release from vassalage and feudal obligations (serfdom) to the local prince, and had to be applied for, in addition to permission to emigrate. Such permission was usually granted, and a tax and fee was assessed. This fee, called the "10 Pfennig tax," amounted to 10% of the immigrant's real property. "Emigrants from Baden and Wu'rttemberg in the Eighteenth Century, Volume 1, Baden-Durlach and Vicinity," by Brigitte Burkett, 1996, pp iv-v.

16 May 1743 - Johann Philip Drescher (age 22) marries Maria Charlotta Speigel (age 21), Ellmendingen, Baden, Germany.

>>Locator note: Ellmendingen is at the northern tip of the Black Forest and is within the modern postal district of "75210 Keltern," which is located near Pforsheim, Baden, Germany, or that is to say, about 20 miles due east from the extreme NE tip of France and the Rhine River. The small area is within the top right portion of a large triangle formed by Strasbourg, Stuttgart, and Karlsruhe. The Ellmendingen district is agricultural and is known for fruit orchards and vineyards.

1743 - Newly married couple almost immediately go by boat down the Rhine to Rotterdam, then sailing via Deal, England, for Pennsylvania.

19 Nov 1744 - In Lehigh or Berks County by this time. First child, Jacob Lorenz Drescher born.

>>Ed. note: The actual location of the births of Philip's various children is not entirely clear. While it is known that he owned land in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA, he and his family clearly worshiped at Zion's Lutheran Church, Lower Macungie Twp, Lehigh, PA., several miles northeast of adjoining Longswamp Twp, Berks. It is not clear if he continually lived on his Longswamp lands, or if he also had holdings in Lower Macungie.

>>Ed note: Various records interchangeably spell the name as Dresher / Drescher / Dro"scher / Tro"scher.

29 Dec 1753 - Philip Drescher listed as having lands adjacent to those of Philip and brother Samuel Borger in Longswamp. Berks patents C-11:284

1767 - Philip Dresher of Longswamp listed as having 200 acres, 4 horses, 3 cattle, 3 sheep, and paying 10 (shillings?) in taxes.

1768 - Philip Drescher of Longswamp now listed as having 300 acres, 5 horses, 3 cattle, 3 sheep and paying 10 (shillings?) in taxes.

1780 - Philip Dresher of Longswamp listed as having 301.5 acres, no Negroes, 2 horses, 2 cattle, and paying 51 pounds, 5 shillings, 0 pence in taxes. Sons Conrad and Lawrence are also listed in same schedule.

13 Aug 1781 - Philip Drescher appointed as Sergeant, Captain Charles Krause's Company, 1st Battalion Berks County Militia, assigned to guard Hessian prisoners of war in Reading, Berks, PA. Guard detail lasted 60 days from 16 Aug 1781 until 16 Oct 1781. ("History of Berks County, Pennsylvania in the Revolution from 1774 to 1783," Morton L. Mongomery, 1894, pp. 164-165)

(undated) - Philip and brother Lawrence Drescher resided on adjoining farms "near" Mertztown in Longswamp Township. (Mertztown is one mile NW of Longswamp Church) The farms were originally over 300 acres in area. (Historical and Biographical Annals of Berks County, PA, Morton L. Montgomery, 1909, V. II, p. 1038)

>>Ed. note: Much of the Drescher research and detailed analysis was provided by Dorothy J. Clark, Lansdale, PA.

Major source of information: Brigitte Burkett, Emigrants from Baden and Wu'rttemberg in the Eighteenth Century, Volume 1, Baden-Durlach and Vicinity, 1996, pp 59-60.

More About Sergeant Johann Philip Drescher:

Military service: Revolutionary War, 1st Bn, Capt Charles Krause Company

Sailed: 1743

More About Johann Drescher and Maria Speigel:

Marriage: May 16, 1743, Ellmendinger, Baden, Germany

Children of Johann Drescher and Maria Speigel are:

i. Jacob Lorenz Dresher, born November 19, 1744 in Macungie, Lehigh, PA (?); died June 11, 1819 in Lehigh, PA; married Elizabetha Fegely November 1772 in Macungie, Lehigh, PA; born February 19, 1748/49; died Unknown.

More About Jacob Dresher and Elizabetha Fegely:

Marriage: November 1772, Macungie, Lehigh, PA

ii. Maria Catharina Dresher, born March 6, 1746/47; died Unknown.

More About Maria Catharina Dresher:

Baptism: Jordan Lutheran Chruch, South Whitehall Twp, Lehigh, PA

iii. Anna Maria Dresher, born May 23, 1749; died Unknown; married Christian Fegley; died Unknown.

More About Anna Maria Dresher:

Baptism: Jordan Lutheran Chruch, South Whitehall Twp, Lehigh, PA

iv. Michael Dresher, born Abt. 1751; died Abt. 1752.

More About Michael Dresher:

Baptism: April 21, 1751, Zion Lutheran Church, Lower Macungie Twp, Lehigh, PA

v. Conrad Dresher, born 1754; died Unknown.

vi. Samuel Dresher, born 1759 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; died February 1818 in Mifflin Twp, Northumberland, PA; married Anna Maria Muller 1784 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; born Abt. 1761; died Unknown.

More About Samuel Dresher and Anna Muller:

Marriage: 1784, Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA

3 vii. Christina Dresher, born Abt. 1761 in Lower Macungie Twp, Lehigh, PA (?); died Aft. May 5, 1818 in Longswamp, Berks County, PA (?); married Johannas Borger Bet. April 1778 - March 1779 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA.

viii. Philip Dresher, born Abt. 1764 in Macungie, Lehigh, PA; died September 1, 1771 in Macungie, Lehigh, PA.

More About Philip Dresher:

Burial: Unknown, Muncangie Twp, Lehigh, PA

ix. Maria Lisabet Dresher, born Bef. October 6, 1765 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA (?); died Unknown.

More About Maria Lisabet Dresher:

Babtized: October 6, 1765, Longswamp Reformed Church, LongswampTwp, Berks, PA

Generation No. 4

8. unk Burgher, born Abt. 1690 in The Palatinate, Germany(?); died Unknown in The Palatinate, Germany(?).

Children of unk Burgher are:

i. Samuel Burgher, born Abt. 1714; died Bef. December 5, 1783 in Longswamp, Berks, PA?.

Notes for Samuel Burgher:

All notes for Samuel Burgher and been included under Philip Burgher due to the very strong inter-relationship of events.

ii. Jacob Burgher, born Abt. 1715 in The Palatinate, Germany; died July 18, 1759 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; married Barbara Kercher Abt. 1740 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA; born Abt. 1722; died Aft. July 14, 1763 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA (?).

Notes for Jacob Burgher:

3 Sep 1739 - A "Jacob Borger," along with Samuel and Philip Borger, takes his oath of allegiance at the Philadelphia Courthouse. All three were reported as Palatines who had arrived on the ship "Robert and Alice" under the command of Walter Goodman. It would appear they sailed from Rotterdam, with a port call in Deal (near Dover), England, along the way. (see notes for Philip Borger for a more detailed entry)

"Borgers" of these same three given names arrived very soon after in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA, and it is highly probable, but not proven, that they were one and the same.

1 May 1751 - Jacob Berger receives a warrant for survey of 50 acres "on the bank side of Schuykill." There is no record of return for this entry, nor is it clear that it relates to our line. Philadelphia County land warrants, line 162.

1752 - Jacob Burger appears on Longswamp tax list, along with Philip, Samuel, and Martin.

29 Dec 1753 - Jacob Burgher is shown owning land adjacent to the brothers Philip and Samuel Burgher. Berks patents C-11:284.

3 Jul 1759 - Jacob Borger of Longswamp makes his will, and refers to his wife Barbara and his three children, John, Madlen, and Catrinah. (pg 56, Abstract of Wills and Administrations, Berks County, PA.)

8 Jul 1761 - Estate of Jacob Borger is probated, widow Barbara is listed as surviving.

More About Jacob Burgher:

Burial: Abt. July 20, 1759, Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA

Probate: July 8, 1761, Berks County, PA

Will: July 3, 1759, Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA

More About Jacob Burgher and Barbara Kercher:

Marriage: Abt. 1740, Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA

4 iii. Philip Burgher, born Abt. 1716 in The Palitinate, Germany; died Aft. September 2, 1791 in Longswamp, Berks County, PA(?); married Mary Salmay unk Abt. 1752 in Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA(?).

12. Hans Wendel Drescher¹², born April 28, 1696 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia; died July 15, 1732 in Ellmendingen, Baden, Germany. He was the son of 24. Georg Drescher and 25. Barbara Bauer. He married 13. Margaretha Fu''ess July 4, 1719 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia.

13. Margaretha Fu''ess¹², born August 27, 1697 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia(?); died Unknown. She was the daughter of 26. Hans Michael Fu"ess and 27. Anna Maria Trollinger.

Notes for Hans Wendel Drescher:

Major source of information: "Emigrants from Baden and Wu'rttember in the Eighteenth Century, Volume 1, Baden-Durlach and Vicinity, by Brigitte Burkett, 1996, pp 59-60.

More About Hans Drescher and Margaretha Fu''ess:

Marriage: July 4, 1719, Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia

Children of Hans Drescher and Margaretha Fu''ess are:

i. Johann Frederich Drescher, born August 8, 1720 in Wurtenmtury State, Ellmendingen, Durlach, Baden, Germany; died October 8, 1753 in Ellmendingen, Baden, Germany; married Mararetha Augenstein January 23, 1741/42 in Baden Durlack, Baden, Germany; born September 11, 1711; died Unknown.

More About Johann Drescher and Mararetha Augenstein:

Marriage: January 23, 1741/42, Baden Durlack, Baden, Germany

6 ii. Sergeant Johann Philip Drescher, born December 17, 1721 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia; died Abt. 1793 in Macungie, Lehigh, PA (?); married (1) Christina unk in Macungie, Lehigh, PA; married (2) Maria Chalotta Speigel May 16, 1743 in Ellmendinger, Baden, Germany.

iii. Euphrosina Barbara Drescher, born June 2, 1723 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia; died 1766.

iv. Johann Michael Drescher, born October 6, 1724 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia; died Unknown; married Margaretha Frantz Fiess November 14, 1747; died Unknown.

More About Johann Michael Drescher:

Occupation: Mason

More About Johann Drescher and Margaretha Fiess:

Marriage: November 14, 1747

v. Anna Maria Drescher, born November 29, 1726 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia; died September 1, 1741.

vi. Margaretha Drescher, born April 22, 1728 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia; died 1764.

vii. Johann Wendel Drescher, born October 1, 1729 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia; died Unknown.

viii. Christina Drescher, born March 19, 1731/32 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia; died Unknown.

14. Johann Spiegel, born in Ottenhausen, Wu"rttemburg, Germany; died Unknown.

Child of Johann Spiegel is:

7 i. Maria Chalotta Speigel, born Abt. 1722; died Abt. 1761 in Macungie, Lehigh, PA (?); married Sergeant Johann Philip Drescher May 16, 1743 in Ellmendinger, Baden, Germany.

Generation No. 5

24. Georg Drescher¹², born December 11, 1654 in Baden(?), Germany; died February 25, 1711/12 in Baden(?), Germany. He was the son of 48. Georg Drescher and 49. Catherina Thenig. He married 25. Barbara Bauer February 15, 1690/91 in Baden, Germany.

25. Barbara Bauer, born in Germany; died Unknown. She was the daughter of 50. Denning Bauer.

Notes for Georg Drescher:

Alternate spellings, Jerg Drescher / Tro"scher / Dro"scher.

Major source of information: "Emigrants from Baden and Wu'rttember in the Eighteenth Century, Volume 1, Baden-Durlach and Vicinity, by Brigitte Burkett, 1996, pp 59-60.

More About Georg Drescher and Barbara Bauer:

Marriage: February 15, 1690/91, Baden, Germany

Children of Georg Drescher and Barbara Bauer are:

12 i. Hans Wendel Drescher, born April 28, 1696 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia; died July 15, 1732 in Ellmendingen, Baden, Germany; married Margaretha Fu''ess July 4, 1719 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia.

ii. Hans Georg Drescher, born February 10, 1702/03 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia(?); died Unknown.

26. Hans Michael Fu"ess, died Unknown. He married 27. Anna Maria Trollinger November 17, 1696.

27. Anna Maria Trollinger, died Unknown. She was the daughter of 54. Wendel Trollinger.

More About Hans Fu"ess and Anna Trollinger:

Marriage: November 17, 1696

Child of Hans Fu"ess and Anna Trollinger is:

13 i. Margaretha Fu''ess, born August 27, 1697 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia(?); died Unknown; married Hans Wendel Drescher July 4, 1719 in Ellmendingen, Uber Pforzheim, Prussia.

Generation No. 6

48. Georg Drescher¹³, born 1603 in Baden(?) , Germany; died July 31, 1679. He married 49. Catherina Thenig November 23, 1652 in Baden(?), Germany.

49. Catherina Thenig¹³, died Unknown.

More About Georg Drescher and Catherina Thenig:

Marriage: November 23, 1652, Baden(?), Germany

Child of Georg Drescher and Catherina Thenig is:

24 i. Georg Drescher, born December 11, 1654 in Baden(?), Germany; died February 25, 1711/12 in Baden(?), Germany; married Barbara Bauer February 15, 1690/91 in Baden, Germany.

50. Denning Bauer, died Bef. 1691.

Child of Denning Bauer is:

25 i. Barbara Bauer, born in Germany; died Unknown; married Georg Drescher February 15, 1690/91 in Baden, Germany.

54. Wendel Trollinger, died Unknown.

Child of Wendel Trollinger is:

27 i. Anna Maria Trollinger, died Unknown; married Hans Michael Fu"ess November 17, 1696.

Endnotes

1. Longswamp Church Records, Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA..

2. Marriage Index: Ohio, 1789-1850.

3. Longswamp Church Records, Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA..

4. Found Gravestone.

5. Obituary/Gravestone.

6. Longswamp Church Records, Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA..

7. Found Gravestone.

8. Harold Mauk Collection.

9. Berks ltrs of administration, 8:173.

10. Longswamp Church Records, Longswamp Twp, Berks, PA..

11. Berks orphans ct, 7:527.

12. Borderbund WFT 18:1278.

13. Borderbund WFT 13:1195..