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Friedrich Wilhelm Braun 1737–1802 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1737

Birth Location: Lutherstadt, Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

Death Date: 1802

Death Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Johann Braun

Mother: Eva Eichhorn

Spouse(s): Lewisa Brown, Maria Mertz

Children(s): Johann Braun, Frederick Braun, Catherine Brown

In 1737, Friedrich Wilhelm Braun entered the world in Lutherstadt, Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, born to Johann Benjamin Braun And Eva Maria Eichhorn. In 1753, Friedrich Wilhelm Braun resided in Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1753, Friedrich Wilhelm Braun immigrated to Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Friedrich Wilhelm Braun married Lewisa Louisa Brown, Maria Eve Mertz, and had children including Catherine Brown, Frederick Braun, Johann Friedrich Braun. Friedrich Wilhelm Braun passed away in 1802 in Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1737, Friedrich Wilhelm Braun entered the world in Lutherstadt, Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, born to Johann Benjamin Braun And Eva Maria Eichhorn.
  • In 1753, Friedrich Wilhelm Braun resided in Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1753, Friedrich Wilhelm Braun immigrated to Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Friedrich Wilhelm Braun married Lewisa Louisa Brown, Maria Eve Mertz, and had children including Catherine Brown, Frederick Braun, Johann Friedrich Braun.
  • Friedrich Wilhelm Braun passed away in 1802 in Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johann Braun
1713–1791
Birth Location: Schneeberg, Aue-Schwarzenberg, Sachsen, Germany
JB
Eva Eichhorn
1709–1753
Birth Location: Oschatz, Torgau-Oschatz, Sachsen, Germany
EE

Spouses(s)

Lewisa Brown
1716–1760
Birth Location: –
LB
Maria Mertz
1740–1800
Birth Location: Longswamp, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
MM

Children(s)

Johann Braun
1850–
Birth Location: –
JB
Frederick Braun
1783–1871
Birth Location: Longswamp, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
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Catherine Brown
1762–1847
Birth Location: Titusville, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
CB

Friedrich Braun's Ancestors

Self
Friedrich Braun
1737–1802
Birth Place: Lutherstadt, Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Parents
Johann Benjamin Braun
1713–1791
Schneeberg, Aue-Schwarzenberg, Sachsen, Germany
Eva (Maria) Eichhorn
1709–1753
Oschatz, Torgau-Oschatz, Sachsen, Germany
Grandparents
Wilhelm Braun
1673–1742
Eppingen, Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Christina Tham
1674–1720
Schneeberg, Aue-Schwarzenberg, Sachsen, Germany
Johann (Kaspar) Eichhorn
1877–
Schwabach, Bayern, Germany
Anna (Sophia) Eichhorn-husband
1600–1700
Germany
Great-Grandparents
Sebastian Braun
1665–1704
Apollonia Raussmueller
1669–1709
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Friedrich Braun's Descendants

1.
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Friedrich (Wilhelm) Braun (1737–1802) m. Lewisa (Louisa) Brown (1716–1760) m. Maria (Eve) Mertz (1740–1800)
  1. 1. Johann (Friedrich) Braun 1850–
  2. 2. Frederick Braun 1783–1871
  3. 3. Catherine Brown 1762–1847 m. Adam Foust 1760–1840
    1. 1. John Foust 1789–
    2. 2. Sarah Foust 1807–1832 m. Peter Buck 1804–1865
      1. 1. Mary Buck 1828–
      2. 2. Peter (Daniel Buck) III 1830–1905 m. Martha (Charlotte) Rumsey 1844–1918
        1. 1. Frank (Monroe) Buck 1880–1955 m. Clara (E) Donmyer 1884–1977
        2. 2. Charles (W.) Buck 1871–1948 m. Emma (Maude) Carey 1879–
        3. 3. Mattie (Della) Buck 1890–1969
        4. 4. Edward (Benjamin) Buck 1874–1954 m. Letha (Viola) Carey 1875–
        5. 5. John (Stell) Buck 1873–1944 m. Mabel (Mary) Rassette 1876–1983
        6. 6. Lilly (Bell) Buck 1877–1928 m. Joseph (L.) Rassett 1869–
        7. 7. Glida (Dovey) Buck 1867–1926
        8. 8. Hattie (Delilah) Buck 1869–1944 m. William (Henry) Hollis 1865–
        9. 9. George (L.) Buck 1883–1956
      3. 3. Hester Buck 1824–1897 m. Unkown (Male) Weller 1813–1890
        1. 1. Hiram (B) Weller 1844–
        2. 2. Louisa (Matilda) Weller 1848–1924
        3. 3. Elida Weller 1856–
        4. 4. Philander (B) Weller 1862–
        5. 5. Lafayette (Buck) Weller 1865–1940
        6. 6. Amanda (E) Weller 1852–1898
      4. 4. Henry Buck 1826–1887 m. Mary (L) Rumsey 1840–1919
        1. 1. Rose (Melvina) Buck 1869–1937 m. John Nicholas 1857–1897
        2. 2. Daniel Buck 1863–1919
        3. 3. Lewis (Odell) Buck 1867–1942 m. Mattie (Minerva) Helm 1879–1966
        4. 4. Dollie (Centhelia) Buck 1866–1942 m. Thomas (Charles) Quine 1865–1943
        5. 5. John (L) Buck 1868–1959
        6. 6. William (Henry) Buck 1880–1958 m. Lillian (Edith Ann) Rafferty 1883–1959
        7. 7. Mertie Buck 1878–1962 m. Frank (Eugene) Frie 1858–1925
      5. 5. Elizabeth Buck 1828– m. James Fish 1820–
        1. 1. Rebecca Fish 1852–1903
      6. 6. Gabit Buck 1812–

Friedrich Braun's Timeline

10 Records

1737
1737
Birth of Friedrich Wilhelm Braun in Lutherstadt, Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Lutherstadt, Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
1753
1753
Age 16
Friedrich Wilhelm Braun resided here in Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1753
29 Sep 1753
Age 16
Friedrich Wilhelm Braun immigrated in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1765
1765
Age 28
Friedrich Wilhelm Braun - Naturalization in Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1779
1779
Age 42
Friedrich Wilhelm Braun resided here in Longswamp, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Longswamp, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1790
1790
Age 53
Friedrich Wilhelm Braun resided here in Maxatany, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Maxatany, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
1798
1798
Age 61
Friedrich Wilhelm Braun resided here in Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
Age 63
Friedrich Wilhelm Braun resided here in Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania
Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania
1802
1802
Age 65
Death of Friedrich Wilhelm Braun in Sadsbury, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
Sadsbury, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
1802
1802
Age 65
Death of Friedrich Wilhelm Braun in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1737
    Event Place: Lutherstadt, Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1753
    Event Place: Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1753
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Naturalization
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Longswamp, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Maxatany, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Maxatawny, Berks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1802
    Event Place: Sadsbury, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1802
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
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