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Benjamin k Strauss 1856 – 1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 October 1856

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 10 Jul 1937

Death Location: West Pottsgrove, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Benjamin Strauss

Mother: Rachael Keller

Spouse(s): Mary Reinert

Children(s): Ada Strouse, George Strouse

Benjamin k Strauss was born in 1856 in Pennsylvania, the child of Benjamin Knoll Strauss and Rachael Keller. In 1860, Benjamin k Strauss resided in Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1870, Benjamin k Strauss resided in Rockland, Lyons, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Benjamin k Strauss married Mary Ann Reinert, and had children including Ada Strouse, George David Strouse. Benjamin k Strauss passed away in 1937 in West Pottsgrove, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin k Strauss was born in 1856 in Pennsylvania, the child of Benjamin Knoll Strauss and Rachael Keller.
  • In 1860, Benjamin k Strauss resided in Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin k Strauss resided in Rockland, Lyons, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Benjamin k Strauss married Mary Ann Reinert, and had children including Ada Strouse, George David Strouse.
  • Benjamin k Strauss passed away in 1937 in West Pottsgrove, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Strauss
1832 – 1906
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Rachael Keller
1835 – 1896
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Mary Reinert
1856 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MR

Children(s)

Ada Strouse
1885 – 1959
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AS
George Strouse
1891 – 1964
Birth Location: Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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Benjamin Strauss's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Strauss
1856 – 1937
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Benjamin Knoll Strauss
1832 – 1906
Pennsylvania
Rachael Keller
1835 – 1896
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Benjamin (Joseph) Strauss
1799 – 1848
Berks Co., PA
Catherine Knoll
1799 – 1874
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Caspar Strauss
1751 – 1823
Elizabeth Schreck
1758 – 1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Strauss
1748 – 1808
Anna Reimer
1721 – 1788

Benjamin Strauss's Descendants

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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

Benjamin Strauss's Timeline

8 Records

1856
21 October 1856
Birth of Benjamin k Strauss in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 4
Benjamin k Strauss resided here in Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
Benjamin k Strauss resided here in Rockland, Lyons, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Rockland, Lyons, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
Benjamin k Strauss resided here in Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
Benjamin k Strauss resided here in Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 64
Benjamin k Strauss resided here in West Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
West Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 74
Benjamin k Strauss resided here in West Pottsgrove, West Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
West Pottsgrove, West Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1937
10 Jul 1937
Age 81
Death of Benjamin k Strauss in West Pottsgrove, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
West Pottsgrove, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 October 1856
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    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: 071001-074000
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1607; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 186
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 2341819
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1099; Page: 49B; Enumeration District: 003
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1312; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1375325
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Maxatawny, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rockland, Lyons, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1312; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1375325

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1607; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 186

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Pottsgrove, West Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Pottsgrove, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 2341819

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jul 1937
    Event Place: West Pottsgrove, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    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: 071001-074000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Reading Times; Publication Date: 12 Jul 1937; Publication Place: Reading, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.5299194,0.38582808,0.6064463&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Collegeville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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