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1. Notes from Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580" 22 Feb 2003:
A. Muddy Creek Lutheran Records of Lancaster Co., PA, per Annette K. Burgert, "18th Century Emigrants, Northern Kraichgau, PA." German Soc. Pg. 74.
B. "Descendants of Valentine Brenneisen, Arrived in Philadelphia in 1730," compiled by A. Hunter Rineer, Jr. of Lancaster, PA. 1982. A 13 page article.
C. PA Patent Book AA-2:518. Warrant dated 30 Apr 1746, surveyed 13 Dec 1748, A 154 A. tract in Earl Twp., Lancaster Co. to Hans Urigh. Urigh died, leaving land to two step-sons, Conrad and Valentine Breneisen. Valentine released his right to Conrad on 15 Mar 1758. Patented 13 Feb 1762, recorded 19 Feb. 1762.
D. Burial: Bergstrasse Lutheran Cemetery in Ephrata Twp.
E. 1790 Census of Lancaster Co., PA. There is a Conrad shown with 3 males over 16 & 5 females over 16. Could be this John Conrad.
2. Some databases indicate a possibly two Conrads in this family with the first dead as an infant and this individual as the second; however, the birth date given for the first is generally the same as the second - hence I do not show the tentative infant Conrad. Some show the first Conrad (the dead infant) between Jacob (b. 17 Sep 1733) and Conrad (b. 8 Dec 1735); however, this seems unlikely considering how close the dates are. Some databases in trying to make the two Conrads work show the latter born "abt 1741"; however, I see no such evidence of the later birth and would have to be convinced with more supporting documentation. I have seen to date no documentation of a deceased infant named Conrad.
3. FHL Book: "The Brandhofer, Brauneler, Brenneiser Family from Eastern to Western Pennsylvania," compiled by W.R. Branthoover, 1978, p. 66, has the following excerpt: "Conrad Brenneisen, b. 8 Dec 1735, d. 8 Apr 1824, bur. Bergstrasse Lutheran Church, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., m. Maria Elizabeth Harman. He served in 1777 as a Pvt. Fifth class in Capt. martin Bowman's Co., Lancaster County Militia commanded by Col. Elder Camp, 1777 as a Pvt. Fifth class in Capt. Bowman's Co., Third Co., Tenth Battalion Militia of Lancaster County, commanded by Col. David Jenkins and in 1785 as a Pvt. Fifth class in Capt. Martin Bowman's Co., Fifth Battalion Militia commanded by Major Henry Markley and Lt. Col. Jacob Carpenter. Children include:
Catherine Barbara, b. 23 Oct 1760.
Maria Elizabeth, b. 20 Apr 1763.
Daniel, b. 1 Mar 1768.
Zenie, b. 1 May 1770.
Adam, b. 12 Jun 1773.
Rebecca, b. 10 Mar 1777.
Salome.
Mary.
Susanne, 11 Jun 1779.
Hannah.
4. Mentioned in will of stepfather in FHL Book: "The Brandhofer, Brauneler, Brenneiser Family from Eastern to Western Pennsylvania," compiled by W.R. Branthoover, 1978, p. 64, has the following excerpt: "After the death of Hans Valentine his widow Margaretha married Jo Urick whose will follows:
Earltown [Earl Township] the 7th February 1758.
Even this puts me in mind of going hence and of my Mortalyty because God Hath Wisietet me with an hard Sicknis and it is Seemingly Nigh Deth by Virtue of these Letters Given befor God the Allmighty and the under writen witnesses my Last will.
I John Urick Give and Give over to my two StepSons namly Conrad and Valentin Op, Rudolph Breneisen, Henry Kemper and Jacob Holtzinger, with wagon harness and Geers and Horned Cattle in Sumaall what is on the Place, thethern and ther Heirs for there own. Excepting my wife, their mother, shall have the out standing mony the Grain on the Loft and the Grain now Standing in the feeld and for her Maintainans During her Life the one halfe of wht Stands in the Agreement wich Christian Harman Hath in Kiping an and I Bequeth to my Brother Valentin Urick in Tolpehoken for his Heirship, Five pound to my Sister Ottilia in Dutchland one Shilling Starling for her Shear. To my Step-son Rudolph Breneise one Shilling Starling for his Shear and to Martin Breneisen one Shilling Starling for his Shear and Jacob Breneison one Shilling Starling for his Shear and further the Luthern Church Four pounds Ten Shillings and I Chuse for Executors Henry Sower and Valentin Opp for that the articels for my last will shall all be kept befor God the Father the Son and the Holy Ghost and witnesses present beside my own hand and Seal. John Gehr and George Yundt. Johnnes Urick seal. (The above will is transcribed from the original which is written in German.)"
5. Mentioned in brother Rudolff's will per FHL Book: "The Brandhofer, Brauneler, Brenneiser Family from Eastern to Western Pennsylvania," compiled by W.R. Branthoover, 1978, p. 63, has the following excerpt: "Rudolph Brenneisen, b. ca 1729 d between Oct. 18 & Nov. 17, 1764, m. Jan. 17, 1749 Anna Barbara Shaffer. Last Will and Testament:
"In the Name of God, Amen. I, Rudolph Breinisen of Earl Township in the County of Lancaster and Province of Pennsylvania, yoeman, being weak in Body, but of sound Memory (blessed be God) do this Eighteenth Day of October in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Sisty Four, Make and Publish this my last Will and Testament in manner following (that is to say)
Imprimis; my will is that my Just debts and Funeral charges be paid by my Executor.
Item, I give to the Church wardens of the Luthern Church built on George Verns land the sum of Five pounds to be laid out by them towards the keeping up and in repair the said Church.
Item, I give to the poor, the blind and lame who go about the Country for relief the Sum of Five pounds - to be delivered into the hands of my friend John Schultz and by him distributed among such poor aforesaid. The said Sums to be paid to the use aforesaid by my Executor within two Months after my decease.
Item, I give to my beloved wife Barbara the choice of one of my Beds and Bed Cloaths and one Chest and the one third of the remainder of all my Estate, real and personal whatsoever. To be paid to her within one year after my decease by my Executor herein after named.
Item. I give to my daughter Cathrine the Sum of Twenty-five pounds Pennsylvania Money, to be paid to her by my said Executor within three years after my decease, and I do appoint my brother-in-law Philip Shaffer to take care of the said Money to put it out on Interest and pay her such a sum of it at any time as he shall think necessary towards her maintainance and learning, and the whole of it he shall pay to her or her heirs when she is Eighteen years of age.
Item, all the rest and residue of my goods chattels and personal Estate whatsoever I give to my Four Brothers (viz) Martin, Jacob, Cunrad. and Valentine to be Equally divided among them allowing my two brothers Martin & Jacob Ten pounds a piece more than my other brothers.
And I make Constitute ordain my said brother Jacob Branisen Sole Executor
of this my will in trust for the intents & purposes in this my Will Contained. In witness whereof, I the said Rudolph Branisen have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and Seal the Day and Year above written.
Signed Sealed and delivered by the said Rudolph Branisen as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who were present at the Signing and Sealing thereof. Henry Sower & George Yondt, the Witnesses. Sealed and signed Rudolph Branisen."
6. FHL book 929.273B735bw p. 63: "The Brandhofer, Brauneler, Brenneiser Family from Eastern to Western Pennsylvania," compiled by W.R. Branthoover, 1978, pp. 66-76, documents in great detail the legal ramifications among the children of settling Conrad's considerable estate. All of the documents are quoted; however, I just summarize them as follows:
A. Source: Bond Book B-1-178, Original Docket Lancaster County Court House: William Sensiman Esq., Nicholas Lutz, and Christian Wolf all of Coalico township of Lancaster County make a $10,000 bond dated 10 May 1824 concerning the estate of Conrad Breneisen late of Cocalico Township.
B. Source: Petition of Daniel Breneisen, Aug. 27, 1824, 1822-1825 Miscellaneous Book p. 350: Daniel is the eldest son petitions about two plots of land in Coalico Twp. - one containing 96 acres more or less and the other 7 acres more or less. Mentions the 8 children of Conrad including himself, Catharine md. with Michael Bitzer, Elizabeth Acker widow formerly Elizabeth Brenisen, Solome md. with Frederick Youse, Mary md. with George Youse, Margaret md. with Frederick Brownether, Susana md. with Jack Royer & Hannah md. with John Sensiman all older than 21. Petition is to ascertain whether the tracts can be divided among the children without ruining the value of the parcel as a whole. Request review before the next court to be held second Monday of October next.
C. Source: 1822-1825 Miscellaneous Docket pp. 372 & 382: Inquisition made 2 Oct 1824 in response to Daniel's petition above concerning the two tracts. Twelve men, names mentioned but not recognized by me as relatives, determine that the land and their appurtenances cannot be divided among the all children without spoiling the whole but that it can be divided into two parts. The inquisition was attested as having been publicly notified in print with the "Lancaster Journal," a weekly paper of the county of Lancaster, and in "The National Gazette," of the City of Philadelphia, for four weeks previous to the time of the inquisition.
D. Source: The Original release in the possession of W.R. Branthoover: In order to settle the estate, the heirs make a release to Daniel Breneisen dated 30 Mar 1825. The siblings and their spouses are again mentioned including their residences and trades:
Michael Bitzer, yeoman, Lancaster Co.
Elizabeth Acker, widow, of same place.
George Youse, tinman, Dauphin Co.
Joel Royer, yeoman, Earl Twp.
Frederick Brauneller, yeoman, Fayette Co.
John Senseman, yeoman, Cumberland Co.
Notes Conrad's property was in Cocalico and Earl Townships of Lancaster Co. Also mentions a deceased son Adam. Daniel receives the land. Daniel is required to pay his siblings for the value of their shares of the land. The court also divides up the money between the children after accounting for monies already advanced them by Conrad prior to his death. The court reviews the agreement on 2 Jul 1825 with a hearing to be scheduled 15 Aug 1825.
E. Additional sources regarding the conclusion of the balance of the legal work including the children of Adam, the deceased son: 1825-1828 Miscellaneous Docket pp. 33, 34, 37, 54, and 91. Appears everything was concluded by Dec. 1825.
7. FHL book 974.8 B4 pgp, Pennsylvania German Society, vol. 16, 1983, "Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German-speaking Lands to North America," vol. I: The Northern Kraichgau, by Annette Kunselman Burgert, pp. 74-75:
"Adelshofen = 7519 Eppingen
69. Breneisen, Joh. Valeintin
"Alexander & Anne," 1730
S-H 36
Adelshofen Lutheran KB:
m. 8 Nov. 1724, after premature concubitum, Valentin Brenneisen, servant of Samuel Bar, Anabaptist, and Margaretha Hertzler (Catholic), daughter of Andreas Hertzlin of Gimbert. Joh. Valentin Breneisen, day laborer at the Dammhoff, and wife Anna Margaretha (Catholic) had:
1. Job. Friedrich b. 23 June 1726
2. Joh. Rudolff b. 21 Sept. 1728
Pennsylvania records:
Muddy Creek Lutheran KB, Lancaster Co.:
Valentin Brenn Eisen, deceased, had:
1. Joh. Martin b. 4 Sept. 1731
2. Joh. Jacob b. 17 Sept. 1733
3. Joh. Cunradt b. 1 Feb. 1736
Joh. Valentin Brenneisen and wife Margaretha sp. 1736 a child of Philipp Schweickert. m. 13 Sept. 1737 Johannes Ulrich and Margaretha Brenn Eisen, surviving widow of Valentin.
Stoever's Records:
m. 17 Jan. 1749 Rudolph Brenneisen and Anna Barbara Schaeffer, Cocalico
Pennsylvania Patent Book AA-2:518
Warrant dated 30 Apr. 1746, surveyed 13 Dec. 1748, A 154 A. tract in Earl twp., Lancaster co. to Hans Urigh. Urigh died, leaving land to two step-sons, Conrad and Valentine Breneisen. Valentine released his right to Conrad on 15 Mar. 1758. Patented 13 Feb. 1762, recorded 19 Feb. 1762.
Rudolph Breneisen nat. Philadelphia 10 April 1760."
BURIAL:
1. Edited selections made from the history of the Bergstrasse Church per FHL book 929.273B735bw "The Brandhofer, Brauneler, Brenneiser Family from Eastern to Western Pennsylvania," compiled by W.R. Branthoover, 1978, p. 78: "The first notice of the church is an article of agreement among twelve citizens, dated Erlen Town, may 18, 1752, for the purpose of building a church and calling a minister. Then comes the 'Church Book (record) for the congregation in Earlings Down, which the same has purchased out of the common treasurey for 5 shillings, the 7th day of February, 1753.' On Feb. 27, 1762, George Wernes and his wife, Mary Elizabeth, gave a deed for two acres of ground for two pouts ten shilling to Andrew Sweigert and Conrad Breneiser, in trust, 'for the proper use and behoof of the members of the Lutheran congregation, for a school-house and burying ground...' The first church, built about the year 1753, was a log edifice, weatherboarded; it stood nearly a hundred years, and in 1848 gave way to the handsome edifice on the hillside at present used by the congregation. The first pastor was John Theopilus Englloud, from 1753 until 1758, [subsequent pastors listed]. The church is built on a road leading from the Harrisburg and Downingtown turnpike over the Ephrata Mountains, hence its name, 'Bergstrasse'... The following named persons were among the original members of the old Bergstrasse Church... Rudolph Breneisen. The present church edifice is of brick... built in 1848..."
The book continues with additional Breneisen baptismal records from the church records which are generally names of descendants not covered by my database. There is one for Rudolph and his wife Barbara in which Conrad Brenneisen and Anna Maria Schaefer are sponsors: Anna Maria Brenneisen, b. 5 Jan 1758, bapt. 25 Feb 1758.
SOURCES_MISC:
1. FHL book 929.273B735bw p. 63: "The Brandhofer, Brauneler, Brenneiser Family from Eastern to Western Pennsylvania," compiled by W.R. Branthoover, 1978.
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