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Johann Valentine Brenneisen

Male 1698 - 1737  (38 years)


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  • Name Johann Valentine Brenneisen 
    Born 4 Nov 1698  Lohrbach, Mosbach, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Christened 4 Nov 1698  Lohrbach, Mosbach, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 27 Aug 1737  Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Lutheran Cemetery, Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I625  Petersen-de Lanskoy
    Last Modified 27 May 2021 

    Father Niclaus Brenneisen,   b. Abt 1660, Lohrbach, Mosbach, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Rosina Leiss,   b. Abt 1673, of Binau, Mosbach, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 2 Sep 1692  Evangelisch, Lohrbach, Mosbach, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F501  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Anna Margaretha Hertzler,   b. Abt 1700, , , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aft 7 Feb 1758, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 58 years) 
    Married 8 Nov 1724  Adelshofen, Eppingen, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Anna Barbara Brenneisen,   b. 6 Mar 1725, Sinsheim, Heidelberg, Badden Wurttemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1782, , Frederick, Maryland, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years)
     2. John Friedrich Brenneisen,   b. 23 Jun 1726, Adelshofen, Eppingen, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt 1726, Adelshofen, Eppingen, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. John Rudolf Brenneisen,   b. 21 Sep 1728, Adelshofen, Eppingen, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Nov 1764, Ephrata Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 36 years)
     4. John Martin Brenneisen,   b. 4 Sep 1731, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aft 1801, , Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age > 71 years)
     5. Johann Jacob Brenneisen,   b. 17 Sep 1733, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Nov 1778, Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 45 years)
     6. John Conrad Brenneisen,   b. 8 Dec 1735, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Apr 1824, Ephrata Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years)
     7. John Valentine Brenneisen,   b. 19/19 Mar 1737/8, Adelshofen, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Feb 1786, , Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 47 years)
    Last Modified 28 May 2021 
    Family ID F498  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • RESEARCH_NOTES:
      1. Notes from Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580" 22 Feb 2003:
      A. Books, "Wamplers in America," by G. M. Shouse - 929.273, W181 -sh; "Wampler Family History 1701-1980" by Fred Wampler 929.273 W 181-w.
      B. Valentine was an Anabaptist.
      C. Adelshofen Lutheran Records, per Annette K. Burgert, "18th Century Emigrants, Northern Kraichgau, PA." German Soc. Pg. 74.
      D. Muddy Creek Lutheran Records of Lancaster Co., PA, per Annette K. Burgert, "18th Century Emigrants, Northern Kraichgau, PA." German Soc. Pg. 74. Valentine and Margaretha sponsored in 1736 a child of Philipp Schweickert.
      E. Book, "Brenizer Then and Now," by The Brenizer Historical Society. Pub. Jun., 1988. Valentine arrived in Philadelphia in Sept. 1730 on the ship named Alexander and Ann.
      F. "Pennsylvania German Pioneers," by Ralph Beaver Strassburger, LL.D. Publication of Arrivals in the Port of Philadelphia from 1727-1808. Vol. 1. Arrived on Ship Alexander & Anne, and took the Oath, 5 Sept. 1730. Pg 35 & 36
      G. Pedigree Chart of Doris (Skipper) Eggleston of Virginia Beach, VA, dtd. 7 Sep 1995.
      H. "Descendants of Valentine Brenneisen, Arrived in Philadelphia in 1730," compiled by A. Hunter Rineer, Jr. of Lancaster, PA. 1982. A 13 page article.
      I. aka Hans Veltin, Hans Ulrich Crinston.

      2. Alternative birthplace some use is Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands; however, I do not believe so - this was the port from which the ship that brought him to America departed and the ship's list notes he was of Palatine which is in the Baden area of Germany. Alternative death may be 1740 which is unlikely considering inventory quoted below which shows a death date of 27 Aug 1737. Alternative burial may Lutheran Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, PA.

      3. 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."

      4. FHL book 974.811 W3s "Pennsylvania German Pioneers, a Publication of the Original Lists of Arrivals in the Port of Philadelphia from 1727 to 1808," by Ralph Beaver Strassburger, 3 vols. (Picton Press, 1992), pp. 34-37; the following list appears to only list male heads of household:
      "(List 12 A) Ship Alexander and Anne, William Clymer, Master, Septr. 5, 1730:
      -George Michl. Brinsens
      "At the Courthouse of Philadelphia, Sepr. 5th, 1730, ... A list presented of the Names of Forty six Palatines, who with their families, making in all about 130 persons, were imported her in the Ship Alexr. & Ann, William Clymer, master, from Rotterdam, but last from Deal." From the Minutes of the Provincial Council, printed in "Colonial Records," Vol. III, p. 386.
      "(List 12 B) (Palatines imported in the Ship Alexander & Anne, William Clymer, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Deal. Qualified Sept. 5th, 1730.)
      -Hans Veltin Brenneisen
      -Jerg Michel Brenneisen
      "(List 12 C) We do swear or solemly declare, that we deny all obedience to the Pope of Rome; and further swear or solemly declare that no Prince or Person whatsoever hath any Right or Title to the Crown of Great Britain but his Majesty George the Second and his lawful Issue.
      -Hans Veltin Brenneisen
      -Jerg Michel Brenneisen"

      5. Http://www.geocities.com/breniser2000/brenizerhistory.html: from "Breniser, Then and Now" (1730-1988) published by the Brenizer Historical Society (Breniser Family and Brenizer town history): "History of Brenizer, Pennsylvania. Nestled in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania, on the northern edge of Westmoreland County, lies the small village of Brenizer. Although approximately 175 families live here at the present time, this was not always a village. In the 1800's, this area was owned by the Breniser family and used as a farmland, but hidden under this land was a rich treasure of coal. When the mining days began, the town was slowly built up to be one of the nicest mining towns in this area. We have traced some of the ancestors of the original Breniser family to Germany, where some descendants still live. The name Breniser comes from the name Brennelsen, which means: Bren (Burn) Eisen (Iron). Through the years, the Breniser name has been spelled many different ways. Hans Veltin (John Valentine) and Gorge Michel (George Michael) Brenneisen arrived in Philadelphia in September of 1730 on the ship named Alexander and Ann. Their records, including taking the Oath of Allegiance to King George III, are documented in the Pennsylvania Archives and also in Daniel Rupp's list of German passengers, which is considered to be a classic in the documentation of German immigrants. The two immigrants came from the Palatinate; that region of the Neckar Valley, southeast of Heidelberg, is now in the state of Baden-Wurrtenberg. This particular branch of the family, according to Wilhelm Brenneisen, the present day family historian in Germany, came from Lohrbach. Before immigrating, they worked on a large farm as day laborers. The name of the farm and village, still existing today, is called the Damnhof. John Valentine Brenneisen had several children when he arrived in the United States in 1730, and he had more children after he settled here. George Michael seems to have disappeared from sight soon after he arrived, since nothing more has been discovered about him. John Valentine's children grew up in Lancaster County. At the same time, however, the names Jacob and Christian were appearing on tax records in Bedford and Somerset Counties, and family members think they are George Michael's descendants. At Hill Church (Berg Kirche, Church on the Quitapohila) a record exists that shows the marriage of Jacob Brenneisen and Anna Veronica Wampfler in 1747. Later that year, a son, Michael, was born, followed by a son Jacob and a daughter Anna Barbara. We believe that Michael, born in 1747, is the father of Peter Breniser, who came to Westmoreland County. There is no documentation to prove this, but the family believes this. Jacob, the father of Michael, and his family left the Lutheran Church, according to the church record, and became Tunkers. Michael's wife, Barbara Myers Movers, was a Mennonite. Apparently, they did not keep records as the Lutherans did, therefore we cannot obtain any information on their church life. Michael is listed in the Pennsylvania Archives on the Revolutionary War lists, but he is also listed as a conscientious objector who did not want to fight because of his religious beliefs. In the State Archives in Harrisburg, Michael was continually being fined for not showing up to church, and so forth. Michael is listed as a head of household in the 1790 census. The family probably moved around quite a bit, and Michael is found in Elk Lick and Brothers Valley Townships in Lebanon and Somerset Counties prior to 1800. He is located in the south of Westmoreland County by 1802. A copy of a land transaction between Michael Breniser and John McCabe, dated October 1, 1802, was found. Both parties are said to be of Unity Township, Westmoreland County. It was the sale of twenty acres, "a piece of ground whereon he now lives situated on the waters of the Nine Mile Run." On April 4, 1805, Michael Breniser bought 225 acres. In 1812, Michael bought from Jacob Inistman 152 acres in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County. On July 2, 1816, Michael and Barbara Breniser of East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, sold 152 acres to Peter Lucks for $4.258. In 1820, Michael is found in West Huntingdon Township on the Federal Census records, but has never been found on any record afterward. Although there are many descendants of George Michael Brenneisen and John Valentine Brenneisen, the descendants who are of great importance to this history were born in the 1800's. Down through the years, some of the same names were used repeatedly and, as a result, it can become very confusing to the reader. Whenever possible, we have used middle initials to distinguish between various family members. Although the original descendants settled in various places in Pennsylvania, moving often and buying other pieces of property, they eventually settled in Derry Township. Courtesy of Wilhelm Brenneisen."

      6. Http://english-america.com/spls/730pa001.html ship passenger lists: September 5, 1730, "The Alexander & Ann," from Rotterdam, Netherland, but last from Deal, England, arrived at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Compiled by Donna Ristenbatt for the time and effort she put into preparing and posting her excellent passenger list for the benefit of all. Thanks are also due her for approval of posting this alphabetized name reference extracted from her list. For ship's description and passenger information for this voyage, see Donna Speer Ristenbatt's Ships' List<http://www.ristenbatt.com/genealogy/shiplst8.htm>. Note: These three lists contains duplications of names, which show spelling variations, since it was derived from multiple lists in the above source.
      List 1 - The signers of the Oath of Allegiance to England: "Palatines imported in the Ship Alexander & Anne, William Clymer, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Deal. Qualified September 5, 1730. At the Courthouse of Philadelphia, September 5th, 1730.... A list was presented of the Names of Forty six Palatines, who with their families, making in all about one hundred and thirty persons, were imported here in the Ship Alexander & Ann, William Clymer, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Deal." From the Minutes of the Provincial Council, printed in the Colonial Records, Vol. III, p. 386: (List follows with 'Hans Veltin Brenneisen' and 'Jerg Michel Brenneisen' separated by 14 names.)
      List 2: The signers of the Oath of Abjuration: "We do swear or solemnly declare, that we deny all obedience to the Pope of Rome; and further swear or solemnly declare that no Prince or Person whatsoever hath any Right or Title to the Crown of Great Britain but his Majesty George the Second and his lawful Issue: (List follows including 'Hans Veltin Brenneisen' and 'Jerg Michel Brenneisen' separated by 6 names.)September 5, 1730. The Persons whose names are above written took & subscribed the Qualification by Law directed before His Majestys Justices of the Peace for the City & County of Philadelphia."

      DEATH:
      1. FHL book 929.273B735bw p. 63: "The Brandhofer, Brauneler, Brenneiser Family from Eastern to Western Pennsylvania," compiled by W.R. Branthoover, 1978, p. 63, has the following excerpt "Inventory of of the Estate of Valentine Breneisen, 1740": "A True Inventory of all the goods and Effects of Valentine Breneisen Last Deceased ___ the 27 day of August 1737 and given in by John Woorick.
      The J___servmest, 60L.
      to a horse sadele and Bridel, 7L,10s.
      to a working horse, 6L.
      to a horse geirse (?) and ___, 10s.
      to a pan of olde plow yoreus, 10s.
      to 3 cows and a hifer & 4 sheep, 9L.
      to hoges & wheat, rye, Braly & oats, 6L.
      to flax and H a ___ & big yoren (yarn?), 3 L.
      to 2 small yaren ___ withe some other small Household goods in the kickin, 12s.
      to a olde crose Kot saw at 15 see a chain 10, 1L,5s.
      to Axes Hachet crobing other ___.
      to Dung truck & fork augurs small things, 1L,15s.
      to a tub an Breaikes 10 ___ ___ ___ ___.
      to a ___ ___ for Beding and linen.
      to a ___ of olde ___ brushes and a cot, 1L,18s.
      to 7 head of horned cattell, 10L,5s.
      to a mear and 2 Colts, 5L,4s,2d.
      Total: 117L,14s,2d. Appressed ___ us, George __orb, Ennob L. Bowins."

      SOURCES_MISC:
      1. FHL film 1597995 it. 21 "Brenneisen Family Notebook" was not helpful. It is a random collection of someone's notebook on the Brenneisens donated to the FHL in 1992. Most are scribblings and are in German. It does appear that the Brenneisens are a prominent family in the area from which they come from.