Johannes Stephan Brecht

Male 1692 - 1747  (55 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Johannes Stephan Brecht was born on 17 Feb 1692 in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany2; died on 24 Sep 1747 in Bethel Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in North Heidelberg Church Cemetery, Robesonia, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Anna Margaretha Ulrich. Anna was born on 24 Dec 1694 in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany2; died on 31 Jul 1722; was buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. David Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1719 in Schriesheim, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 22 Sep 1785 in North Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Bright Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 3. Hans Wendell Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1721 in Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died in Jan 1785 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Eva Margareta Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 5. Catrina Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 6. Elisabeth Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 7. Anna Maria Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 8. George Adam Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1731 in North Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Jun 1804 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Dutch Hollow Cemetery, Middlebrook, Augusta County, Virginia, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth (Fisher). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Magdalina Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Anna Veronica Praxedia Kraemer. Anna was born in 1705; died in 1742 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Daniel's Church Cemetery, Robesonia, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Elisabeth Maria Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1738 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Mar 1795 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 11. Anna Maria Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1726; died in 1793.
    3. 12. Anna Maria Magdelena Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1738; died in 1827.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  David BrechtDavid Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (1.Johannes1) was born on 18 Sep 1719 in Schriesheim, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 22 Sep 1785 in North Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Bright Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    David married Sarah Caquelin in 1740 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. Sarah (daughter of Sebastian Caquelin, Sr) was born on 8 Jan 1727 in Waldersbach, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France; died on 2 Jul 1786 in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Bright Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. David Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1740 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 14. Margaretha Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1745 in Penn Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Mar 1806 in Tulpehocken (Historic Region), Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint John's Host Cemetery, Host, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 15. Johannes Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jun 1747 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 9 Feb 1834 in Jefferson Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Bright Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 16. Catharina Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1750; died in 1836.
    5. 17. Elizabeth Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1753.
    6. 18. Susanna Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Apr 1756 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Feb 1827 in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Christ Little Tulpehocken Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 19. Magdalena Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1765; died in 1821.
    8. 20. Barbara Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1765 in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Mar 1821 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. 21. Sarah Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1768; died on 3 Mar 1834; was buried in Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 3.  Hans Wendell Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (1.Johannes1) was born on 27 Jul 1721 in Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died in Jan 1785 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 4.  Eva Margareta Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (1.Johannes1)

  4. 5.  Catrina Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (1.Johannes1)

  5. 6.  Elisabeth Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (1.Johannes1)

  6. 7.  Anna Maria Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (1.Johannes1)

  7. 8.  George Adam Bright Descendancy chart to this point (1.Johannes1) was born on 9 Feb 1731 in North Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Jun 1804 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Dutch Hollow Cemetery, Middlebrook, Augusta County, Virginia, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Maria Catherina Kaufelt. Maria was born on 17 Jun 1734 in Bavaria, Germany; died on 14 Jun 1798 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Dutch Hollow Cemetery, Middlebrook, Augusta County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Johan Wentel Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jan 1758 in Virginia, USA.
    2. 23. NN Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1760.
    3. 24. John Bright, Sr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Feb 1762 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died in Jul 1828 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Dutch Hollow Cemetery, Middlebrook, Augusta County, Virginia, USA.
    4. 25. Mary Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1763.
    5. 26. Barbara Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1765.
    6. 27. Elizabeth (Lotts) Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1767; died on 8 Jun 1842; was buried in Dutch Hollow Cemetery, Middlebrook, Augusta County, Virginia, USA.
    7. 28. George Adam Bright, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1770 in Spottswood, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died in 1835 in Green County, Kentucky, USA; was buried in Bright Cemetery, Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky, USA.
    8. 29. Sarah Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1774.
    9. 30. David Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1777.

  8. 9.  Magdalina Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (1.Johannes1)

  9. 10.  Elisabeth Maria Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (1.Johannes1) was born on 14 Feb 1738 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Mar 1795 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Elisabeth married Jacob Strauss in 1758. Jacob was born on 31 Dec 1736 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Jan 1793 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Johannes Strauss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1762 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Oct 1843; was buried in Zions Red Church Cemetery, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA .

  10. 11.  Anna Maria Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (1.Johannes1) was born in 1726; died in 1793.

  11. 12.  Anna Maria Magdelena Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (1.Johannes1) was born in 1738; died in 1827.


Generation: 3

  1. 13.  David Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1740 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 14.  Margaretha Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 10 Sep 1745 in Penn Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Mar 1806 in Tulpehocken (Historic Region), Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint John's Host Cemetery, Host, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Philip Himmelberger. Philip was born on 2 Mar 1739 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Dec 1796 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Jacob Himmelberger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Feb 1782 in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Mar 1866 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Zion Church Cemetery, Strausstown, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Johannes Himmelberger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Aug 1770 in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Aug 1826 in Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint John's Host Cemetery, Host, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 15.  Johannes Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 2 Jun 1747 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 9 Feb 1834 in Jefferson Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Bright Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Johannes married Anna Maria Leiss on Jun 7 1779 in Tulpehocken Trinity UCC Cemetery, Millardsville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA. Anna was born on 15 Jan 1757 in Penn Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 May 1842 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Bright Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Elizabeth Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born in c 1779 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 35. Susanna Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1780 in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was christened on 15 May 1780 in Saint John's Host Cemetery, Host, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Oct 1856 in Newmanstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 36. Catharina Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1781 in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was christened on 30 Sep 1781 in Saint John's Host Cemetery, Host, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died in c 1812 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 37. David Bright, Sr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1783 in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 30 Jun 1826 in Walnut Creek Township, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Baugher Cemetery, Dumontville, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA.
    5. 38. Barbara Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1784 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Jan 1855 in Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Jacksonville Cemetery, Jacksonville, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 39. John Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1787 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Sep 1853 in Liberty Township, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA.
    7. 40. Magdalena Susan Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1789 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 5 Oct 1847 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Bern Churchyard, Leesport, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. 41. Sergeant Major Jacob Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Mar 1791 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Aug 1876 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. 42. Peter Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Oct 1793 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 May 1877 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Haags Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    10. 43. Maria (Althaus) Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1795; died on 27 Jul 1819; was buried in Saint Michael's Union Cemetery, Tilden Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    11. 44. Sarah Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1798; died on 19 Jan 1835; was buried in Wernersville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 16.  Catharina Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1750; died in 1836.

  5. 17.  Elizabeth Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1753.

  6. 18.  Susanna Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 21 Apr 1756 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Feb 1827 in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Christ Little Tulpehocken Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Johannes Wenrich. Johannes (son of Johanes Wenrich and Christina Mountz) was born on 11 Sep 1760; died on 16 Mar 1827; was buried in Christ Little Tulpehocken Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Johan Wenrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1784; died in 1859.
    2. 46. Sarah (Kalbach) Wenrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1784; died in 1878.
    3. 47. David Wenrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1787; died in 1862.
    4. 48. Catherine (Seltzer) Wenrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1789; died in 1831.
    5. 49. Elizabeth (Langel) Wenrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1791; died in 1876.
    6. 50. Daniel Wenrich  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1796; died in 1863.

  7. 19.  Magdalena Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1765; died in 1821.

  8. 20.  Barbara Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 7 Mar 1765 in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Mar 1821 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Johann Michael Geiss. Johann (son of Pvt George Adam Geiss and Anna Barbara Haag) was born on 12 Jan 1762; died on 18 Dec 1822; was buried in Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Sarah Catharine Geiss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1786; died on 15 Jan 1848 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 52. Anna Maria Geiss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1791 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Jul 1857 in Upper Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Michael's Union Cemetery, Tilden Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  9. 21.  Sarah Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 18 Mar 1768; died on 3 Mar 1834; was buried in Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Johan Nicholaus Haag. Johan (son of Johan Nicolaus Haag and Anna Maria (Haag) Radebach) was born on 27 Mar 1757 in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 30 Aug 1826 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Johannes Haag  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1782; died in 1861.
    2. 54. Jacob Haag  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1784; died in 1855.
    3. 55. Sara (Radenbach) Haag  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1786; died in 1860.
    4. 56. Catharina (Schrack) Haag  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 May 1790; died on 17 Feb 1864; was buried in Trinity United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rehrersburg, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 57. Christina (Feeg) Haag  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1792; died in 1867.
    6. 58. David Haag  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Feb 1795; died on 31 Jan 1864; was buried in Salem Reformed Church Cemetery, Bethel Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 59. Magdalene (Schlappig) Haag  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1797; died in 1859.

  10. 22.  Johan Wentel Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 1 Jan 1758 in Virginia, USA.

  11. 23.  NN Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1760.

  12. 24.  John Bright, Sr Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 6 Feb 1762 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died in Jul 1828 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Dutch Hollow Cemetery, Middlebrook, Augusta County, Virginia, USA.

    John married Susannah Fulwider in 1784. Susannah was born on 5 Feb 1764 in York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1803 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Dutch Hollow Cemetery, Middlebrook, Augusta County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. Stephen Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1794; died in 1859.
    2. 61. David Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1798; died in 1870.
    3. 62. Jacob F Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1799; died in 1845.
    4. 63. Samuel Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1800; died in 1879.
    5. 64. Henry Bayard Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1802; died in 1879.
    6. 65. Susannah Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Aug 1803 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died on 6 Dec 1883 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Steeles Tavern, Augusta County, Virginia, USA.

  13. 25.  Mary Bright Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1763.

  14. 26.  Barbara Bright Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1765.

  15. 27.  Elizabeth (Lotts) Bright Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1767; died on 8 Jun 1842; was buried in Dutch Hollow Cemetery, Middlebrook, Augusta County, Virginia, USA.

    Elizabeth married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 66. John J Lotts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1797; died in 1862.

  16. 28.  George Adam Bright, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1770 in Spottswood, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died in 1835 in Green County, Kentucky, USA; was buried in Bright Cemetery, Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky, USA.

  17. 29.  Sarah Bright Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1774.

  18. 30.  David Bright Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1777.

  19. 31.  Johannes Strauss Descendancy chart to this point (10.Elisabeth2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 27 Jun 1762 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Oct 1843; was buried in Zions Red Church Cemetery, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA .

    Johannes married Johanna Christina Umbenhauer in 1788. Johanna (daughter of Baltzer Umbenhauer and Maria Appolonia Brossman) was born on 7 Mar 1768 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Jul 1856 in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Zions Red Church Cemetery, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 67. Philipp Strauss  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1790; died in 1865.
    2. 68. Maria Magdalena Strauss  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1794; died in 1875.
    3. 69. Catharina (Heim) Strauss  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1799; died in 1870.
    4. 70. Hanna (Wertman) Strauss  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1807; died in 1876.


Generation: 4

  1. 32.  Jacob Himmelberger Descendancy chart to this point (14.Margaretha3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 23 Feb 1782 in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Mar 1866 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Zion Church Cemetery, Strausstown, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Magdalena Potteiger. Magdalena was born on 23 Feb 1786 in Tulpehocken (Historic Region), Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Aug 1863 in Tulpehocken (Historic Region), Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 71. George Himmelberger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1820 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Aug 1865.

  2. 33.  Johannes Himmelberger Descendancy chart to this point (14.Margaretha3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 6 Aug 1770 in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Aug 1826 in Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint John's Host Cemetery, Host, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Johannetta Catharine (Himmelberger) Geiss. Johannetta (daughter of Pvt George Adam Geiss and Anna Barbara Haag) was born on 13 Mar 1776 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Dec 1851 in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint John's Host Cemetery, Host, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 72. Michael Himmelberger  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1808 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 May 1870 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 34.  Elizabeth Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (15.Johannes3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in c 1779 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 35.  Susanna Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (15.Johannes3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 9 Feb 1780 in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was christened on 15 May 1780 in Saint John's Host Cemetery, Host, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Oct 1856 in Newmanstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 36.  Catharina Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (15.Johannes3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 11 Jul 1781 in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was christened on 30 Sep 1781 in Saint John's Host Cemetery, Host, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died in c 1812 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Catharina married Philipp Filbert in c 1803. Philipp (son of Thomas Filbert and Maria Catharine (Filbert) Pfatteicher) was born on 8 Nov 1770 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Feb 1829 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 73. Ann Marie Filbert  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 74. Wilhelm Samuel Filbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1804 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Jul 1806; was buried in Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  6. 37.  David Bright, Sr Descendancy chart to this point (15.Johannes3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 22 Jan 1783 in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 30 Jun 1826 in Walnut Creek Township, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Baugher Cemetery, Dumontville, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA.

    David married Susanna Sarah (Bright) Reber on 9 Feb 1806. Susanna (daughter of Thomas Reber and Elizabeth Kerschner) was born on 5 Jul 1785; died on 17 Jan 1869; was buried in Baugher Cemetery, Dumontville, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 75. John B Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1810; died on 9 Jun 1889; was buried in Baugher Cemetery, Dumontville, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA.

  7. 38.  Barbara Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (15.Johannes3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 7 Dec 1784 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Jan 1855 in Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Jacksonville Cemetery, Jacksonville, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Barbara married Philipp Filbert on 29 Jun 1816 in Stouchsburg, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. Philipp (son of Thomas Filbert and Maria Catharine (Filbert) Pfatteicher) was born on 8 Nov 1770 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Feb 1829 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 76. Leah B Filbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1826 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Aug 1907 in Mifflinburg, Union County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  8. 39.  John Bright Descendancy chart to this point (15.Johannes3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 9 Jan 1787 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Sep 1853 in Liberty Township, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA.

  9. 40.  Magdalena Susan Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (15.Johannes3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 11 Feb 1789 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 5 Oct 1847 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Bern Churchyard, Leesport, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Magdalena married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 77. Henry Reber  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 78. Thomas B Reber  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Apr 1811; died on 27 Aug 1887.
    3. 79. Mary Ann Reber  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Oct 1812 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Feb 1901 in Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Saint John's Hains Cemetery, Wernersville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 80. Charles B Reber  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1814 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 May 1888 in Leaf River Township, Ogle County, Illinois, USA; was buried in Lightsville Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle County, Illinois, USA.
    5. 81. Benneville B Reber  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Apr 1816 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Jun 1866 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Bern Churchyard, Leesport, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 82. John B Reber  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1818 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Feb 1894 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Bern Cemetery, Leesport, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 83. Anna B Reber  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1822; died in 1900.
    8. 84. Matilda B Reber  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Feb 1827 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 5 Oct 1889 in Robesonia, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Union Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. 85. Levi B Reber  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Mar 1825 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 Oct 1896 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Sinking Spring Cemetery, Sinking Spring, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    10. 86. Daniel B Reber  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1820 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1901 in Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Harmony Cemetery, Milton, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  10. 41.  Sergeant Major Jacob Bright Descendancy chart to this point (15.Johannes3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 23 Mar 1791 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Aug 1876 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Jacob married Anna Maria Moser in 1822 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. Anna (daughter of Lieutenant Valentin Moser and Rosina Fisher) was born on 6 Jan 1793 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was christened on 22 Feb 1793 in Schwartzwald Reformed Lutheran Church, Exeter Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 5 May 1875 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 87. Anna Marie Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1817 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was christened on 19 May 1817 in Saint John's Host Cemetery, Host, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Aug 1886 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Host Cemetery, Host, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 88. Sarah Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Sep 1818 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 5 Apr 1882 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 89. Henrietta Harriet Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jan 1820 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Sep 1903 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Host Cemetery, Host, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 90. John Martin Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1821 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Jul 1897 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Jul 1897 in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 91. Elizabeth Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1822 in North Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Apr 1894 in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 92. Catharine Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jun 1826 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Aug 1907 in North Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 93. Rachel Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1829 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Mar 1884 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. 94. Amandon Martin Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1830 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 May 1897 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 26 May 1897 in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. 95. Pvt J Aaron Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1832 in Penn Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Aug 1869 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    10. 96. Isabella Henrietta Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Sep 1834 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Jun 1872 in North Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    11. 97. Rebecca Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1836 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Nov 1918 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  11. 42.  Peter Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (15.Johannes3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 6 Oct 1793 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 May 1877 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Haags Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Peter married Mary Magdalena Stamm on 24 Jan 1818 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary was born on 4 Mar 1797 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Apr 1874 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 98. Matilda Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1818 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Jan 1862 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 99. Adam S (Brecht) Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Sept 1820 in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Aug 1900.
    3. 100. Mary (Maria) S Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jun 1822 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 Oct 1902 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 101. William Stamm Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1825 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 31 May 1901 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Haags Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 102. Levi S Bright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1827 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Apr 1897 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 103. Catharine Brecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1828 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  12. 43.  Maria (Althaus) Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (15.Johannes3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 10 Dec 1795; died on 27 Jul 1819; was buried in Saint Michael's Union Cemetery, Tilden Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Joseph Althaus. Joseph was born on 28 Jul 1788 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 May 1849 in Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Michael's Union Cemetery, Tilden Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 44.  Sarah Brecht Descendancy chart to this point (15.Johannes3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 21 Feb 1798; died on 19 Jan 1835; was buried in Wernersville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  14. 45.  Johan Wenrich Descendancy chart to this point (18.Susanna3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1784; died in 1859.

  15. 46.  Sarah (Kalbach) Wenrich Descendancy chart to this point (18.Susanna3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1784; died in 1878.

  16. 47.  David Wenrich Descendancy chart to this point (18.Susanna3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1787; died in 1862.

  17. 48.  Catherine (Seltzer) Wenrich Descendancy chart to this point (18.Susanna3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1789; died in 1831.

  18. 49.  Elizabeth (Langel) Wenrich Descendancy chart to this point (18.Susanna3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1791; died in 1876.

  19. 50.  Daniel Wenrich Descendancy chart to this point (18.Susanna3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1796; died in 1863.

  20. 51.  Sarah Catharine Geiss Descendancy chart to this point (20.Barbara3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 15 Jul 1786; died on 15 Jan 1848 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Matthias Staudt. Matthias (son of Abraham Staudt and Maria Elizabeth Braun) was born on 25 May 1779 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Jun 1847 in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 104. Wilhelm Staudt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1806 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 May 1871 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Haags Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 105. Elizabeth (Rentschler) Staudt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1807; died in 1880.
    3. 106. Johannes Staudt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1809 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Jul 1880 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Haags Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 107. Anna Maria (Batteiger) Staudt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1811; died in 1882.
    5. 108. Samuel Staudt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1814; died in 1900.
    6. 109. Lea (Faust) Staudt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1818; died in 1864.
    7. 110. Elias Staudt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1819; died in 1877.
    8. 111. Sarah (Stupp) Staudt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1822; died in 1906.
    9. 112. Esther (Reber) Staudt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Feb 1828; died on 20 Jul 1916; was buried in Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  21. 52.  Anna Maria Geiss Descendancy chart to this point (20.Barbara3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 19 May 1791 in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Jul 1857 in Upper Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Michael's Union Cemetery, Tilden Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Anna married Johannes George Rentschler on 13 Nov 1810. Johannes was born on 30 Mar 1786 in Upper Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Apr 1844 in Upper Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Saint Michael's Union Cemetery, Tilden Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 113. Anna Maria Rentschler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1832 in Upper Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Mar 1898 in Leesport, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Leesport Cemetery, Leesport, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  22. 53.  Johannes Haag Descendancy chart to this point (21.Sarah3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1782; died in 1861.

  23. 54.  Jacob Haag Descendancy chart to this point (21.Sarah3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1784; died in 1855.

  24. 55.  Sara (Radenbach) Haag Descendancy chart to this point (21.Sarah3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1786; died in 1860.

  25. 56.  Catharina (Schrack) Haag Descendancy chart to this point (21.Sarah3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 22 May 1790; died on 17 Feb 1864; was buried in Trinity United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rehrersburg, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Johannes Schrack. Johannes (son of Henrich Israel Schrack and Margarete Michael) was born on 18 Jan 1787; died on 27 Aug 1861; was buried in Trinity United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rehrersburg, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 114. David Schrack  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 May 1815 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was christened on 18 Jun 1815 in Altalaha Lutheran Church, Rehrersburg, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 30 Jun 1873 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altalaha Lutheran Cemetery, Rehrersburg, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 115. Rebecca (Patschet) Schrack  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1817; died in 1898.
    3. 116. Catharina (Fieman) Schrack  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1828; died in 1900.

  26. 57.  Christina (Feeg) Haag Descendancy chart to this point (21.Sarah3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1792; died in 1867.

  27. 58.  David Haag Descendancy chart to this point (21.Sarah3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 5 Feb 1795; died on 31 Jan 1864; was buried in Salem Reformed Church Cemetery, Bethel Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    David married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 117. Lavina (Weber) Haag  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1836; died in 1915.
    2. 118. Levi Haag  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1839; died in 1918.
    3. 119. Daniel Haag  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1843; died in 1923.

  28. 59.  Magdalene (Schlappig) Haag Descendancy chart to this point (21.Sarah3, 2.David2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1797; died in 1859.

  29. 60.  Stephen Bright Descendancy chart to this point (24.John3, 8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1794; died in 1859.

  30. 61.  David Bright Descendancy chart to this point (24.John3, 8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1798; died in 1870.

  31. 62.  Jacob F Bright Descendancy chart to this point (24.John3, 8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1799; died in 1845.

  32. 63.  Samuel Bright Descendancy chart to this point (24.John3, 8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1800; died in 1879.

  33. 64.  Henry Bayard Bright Descendancy chart to this point (24.John3, 8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1802; died in 1879.

  34. 65.  Susannah Bright Descendancy chart to this point (24.John3, 8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born on 28 Aug 1803 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died on 6 Dec 1883 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Steeles Tavern, Augusta County, Virginia, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  35. 66.  John J Lotts Descendancy chart to this point (27.Elizabeth3, 8.George2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1797; died in 1862.

  36. 67.  Philipp Strauss Descendancy chart to this point (31.Johannes3, 10.Elisabeth2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1790; died in 1865.

  37. 68.  Maria Magdalena Strauss Descendancy chart to this point (31.Johannes3, 10.Elisabeth2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1794; died in 1875.

  38. 69.  Catharina (Heim) Strauss Descendancy chart to this point (31.Johannes3, 10.Elisabeth2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1799; died in 1870.

  39. 70.  Hanna (Wertman) Strauss Descendancy chart to this point (31.Johannes3, 10.Elisabeth2, 1.Johannes1) was born in 1807; died in 1876.




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