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Benjamin Knoll Strauss 1832 – 1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Oct 1832

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 6 November 1906

Death Location: Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Strauss

Mother: Catherine Knoll

Spouse(s): Rachael Keller

Children(s): Benjamin Strauss, Sarah Strauss, Cordelia Strouse, Isaac Strouse, Jacob Strouse, David Strouse, Susan Strauss, Samuel Strouse, Catharine Strauss

In 1832, Benjamin Knoll Strauss entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Benjamin Joseph Strauss and Catherine Knoll. In 1850, Benjamin Knoll Strauss resided in Upper Bern, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Benjamin Knoll Strauss resided in Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Benjamin Knoll Strauss married Rachael Keller, and had children including Benjamin k Strauss, Sarah Strauss, Cordelia Strouse, Isaac Keller Strouse, Jacob J Strouse, David K. Strouse, Susan Strauss, Samuel Strouse, Catharine Ann Strauss. Benjamin Knoll Strauss passed away in 1906 in Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1832, Benjamin Knoll Strauss entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Benjamin Joseph Strauss and Catherine Knoll.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Knoll Strauss resided in Upper Bern, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Knoll Strauss resided in Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Benjamin Knoll Strauss married Rachael Keller, and had children including Benjamin k Strauss, Sarah Strauss, Cordelia Strouse, Isaac Keller Strouse, Jacob J Strouse, David K. Strouse, Susan Strauss, Samuel Strouse, Catharine Ann Strauss.
  • Benjamin Knoll Strauss passed away in 1906 in Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Strauss
1799 – 1848
Birth Location: Berks Co., PA
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Catherine Knoll
1799 – 1874
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Rachael Keller
1835 – 1896
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Benjamin Strauss
1856 – 1937
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Sarah Strauss
1859 – 1937
Birth Location: Rockland, Pennsylvania
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Cordelia Strouse
1861 – 1883
Birth Location: –
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Isaac Strouse
1861 – 1933
Birth Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Jacob Strouse
1862 – 1938
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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David Strouse
1866 – 1915
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Susan Strauss
1869 – 1935
Birth Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Samuel Strouse
1878 – 1882
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Catharine Strauss
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Strauss's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Strauss
1832 – 1906
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Benjamin Joseph Strauss
1799 – 1848
Berks Co., PA
Catherine Knoll
1799 – 1874
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Caspar Strauss
1751 – 1823
Penn Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Elizabeth Schreck
1758 – 1837
Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Johann Strauss
1748 – 1808
Anna Reimer
1721 – 1788
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Strauss
1711 – 1787
Maria Zerbe
1715 – 1787
H Reimer
1702 – 1770
Anna Weber
1689 – 1758

Benjamin Strauss's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Knoll) Strauss (7 Oct 1832 – 6 November 1906) m. Rachael Keller (12 May 1835 – 18 January 1896)
  1. 1. Benjamin (k) Strauss (21 October 1856 – 10 Jul 1937) m. Mary (Ann) Reinert (1856 – )
    1. 1. Ada Strouse (10 Dec 1885 – 19 Mar 1959) m. Irvin (William) Dry (22 July 1886 – 20 December 1926)
      1. 1. Irvin (William) Dry (25 October 1911 – 3 December 1967)
      2. 2. Florence (M) Heim (17 April 1914 – 5 April 1994)
    2. 2. George (David) Strouse (20 Dec 1891 – 21 Mar 1964) m. Sadie Ruffner (8 April 1900 – 8 June 1990)
      1. 1. Alberta Strouse (abt 1919 – ) m. Daniel (H) Fisher (abt 1920 – )
      2. 2. George (Martin) Strouse (30 August 1921 – 30 March 1923)
      3. 3. Emma Strouse (abt 1924 – )
      4. 4. Earl (Harry) Strouse (28 June 1924 – 19 March 2004) m. Margaret (Anna) Anspach (19 Apr 1919 – 21 Apr 2015) m. Mildred (E) Ludy (21 February 1923 – Abt 2008)
        1. 1. James (E.) Strouse
      5. 5. Anna Strouse (8 Sep 1928 – 16 Aug 2022) m. Marvin (J.) Fisher (abt 1917 – )
        1. 1. Marvin (J.) Fisher (abt 1948 – )
        2. 2. Gary
  2. 2. Sarah Strauss (11 Apr 1859 – 12 Dec 1937) m. William (B) Baker (Feb 1860 – )
    1. 1. Annie Baker (Abt 1878 – )
    2. 2. Howard (Strouse) Baker (12 Nov 1881 – )
    3. 3. Harry Baker (Nov 1884 – )
    4. 4. Warren Baker (Aug 1891 – )
  3. 3. Cordelia Strouse (21 July 1861 – 15 January 1883)
  4. 4. Isaac (Keller) Strouse (21 October 1861 – 5 Jul 1933) m. Clara Hoffman (30 November 1859 – 2 November 1935)
    1. 1. Carrie (May) Strouse (20 October 1890 – 20 November 1890)
    2. 2. Bertha (Viola) Strouse (16 April 1892 – 2 September 1892)
    3. 3. Chester (Cleveland) Strouse (16 May 1893 – 27 May 1893)
    4. 4. Earl (H) Strouse (28 September 1896 – 18 November 1962) m. Edith Halteman (27 December 1899 – 31 August 1951)
      1. 1. Earl (Hoffman) Strouse (28 Jun 1924 – 19 March 2004) m. Mildred (E) Ludy (21 February 1923 – Abt 2008)
        1. 1. Alan L.
        2. 2. Susan (M.) Strouse
        3. 3. Gary E.
      2. 2. Doris Strouse (abt 1927 – )
      3. 3. Richard (Hoffman) Strouse (14 May 1928 – 5 Oct 1994)
      4. 4. Ronald (William) Strouse (abt 1932 – 25 Jan 2006)
    5. 5. Norman (H.) Strouse (16 April 1899 – 30 January 1954)
  5. 5. Jacob (J) Strouse (8 March 1862 – 13 March 1938)
  6. 6. David (K.) Strouse (18 April 1866 – 12 May 1915)
  7. 7. Susan Strauss (29 April 1869 – 29 April 1935)
  8. 8. Samuel Strouse (24 February 1878 – 12 April 1882)
  9. 9. Catharine (Ann) Strauss

Benjamin Strauss's Timeline

7 Records

1832
7 Oct 1832
Birth of Benjamin Knoll Strauss in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 18
Benjamin Knoll Strauss resided here in Upper Bern, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Upper Bern, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 28
Benjamin Knoll Strauss resided here in Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 31
Benjamin Knoll Strauss resided here in Rockland, Pennsylvania, United States
Rockland, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 38
Benjamin Knoll Strauss resided here in Rockland, Lyons, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Rockland, Lyons, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
Benjamin Knoll Strauss resided here in Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1906
6 November 1906
Age 74
Death of Benjamin Knoll Strauss in Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1832
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 105851-109300
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 062001-065000
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1099; Page: 49B; Enumeration District: 003
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rockland, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1308; Page: 321B
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1076; Page: 531; Family History Librar
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Upper Bern, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 752; Page: 124b
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Upper Bern, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Upper Bern, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 752; Page: 124b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1076; Page: 531; Family History Librar

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Rockland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rockland, Lyons, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rockland, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1308; Page: 321B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1099; Page: 49B; Enumeration District: 003

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 November 1906
    Event Place: Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 105851-109300
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Amityville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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