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Jacob Gensel Strauss 1798 – 1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Aug 1798

Birth Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 26 Mar 1881

Death Location: Haags Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania

Father: Albrecht Strauss

Mother: Maria Gensel

Spouse(s): Catherine Gerhart

Children(s): Elisabeth Strauss, Catherine Strauss, Isaac Strause, Sabilla Strauss, Emma Strause, Augustus Strause

Jacob Gensel Strauss was born in 1798 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, the child of Albrecht Strauss and Maria Magdalena Gensel. In 1800, Jacob Gensel Strauss resided in Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania. In 1836, Jacob Gensel Strauss resided in Marion Twp., Berks Co., PA. Jacob Gensel Strauss married Catherine Elizabeth Gerhart, and had children including Elisabeth Strauss, Catherine Strauss, Isaac Adam Strause, Sabilla Strauss, Emma Strause, Augustus G. Strause. Jacob Gensel Strauss passed away in 1881 in Haags Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • Jacob Gensel Strauss was born in 1798 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, the child of Albrecht Strauss and Maria Magdalena Gensel.
  • In 1800, Jacob Gensel Strauss resided in Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1836, Jacob Gensel Strauss resided in Marion Twp., Berks Co., PA.
  • Jacob Gensel Strauss married Catherine Elizabeth Gerhart, and had children including Elisabeth Strauss, Catherine Strauss, Isaac Adam Strause, Sabilla Strauss, Emma Strause, Augustus G. Strause.
  • Jacob Gensel Strauss passed away in 1881 in Haags Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albrecht Strauss
1760 – 1832
Birth Location: Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania
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Maria Gensel
1774 – 1823
Birth Location: Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania
MG

Spouses(s)

Catherine Gerhart
1806 – 1886
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CG

Children(s)

Elisabeth Strauss
1826 – 1889
Birth Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Catherine Strauss
1836 – 1902
Birth Location: Berks Co., PA
CS
Isaac Strause
1839 – 1882
Birth Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
IS
Sabilla Strauss
1841 –
Birth Location: –
SS
Emma Strause
1845 – 1912
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
ES
Augustus Strause
1847 – 1924
Birth Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
AS

Jacob Strauss's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Strauss
1798 – 1881
Birth Place: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
Albrecht Strauss
1760 – 1832
Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania
Maria (Magdalena) Gensel
1774 – 1823
Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Johann (Jacob) Strauss
1737 – 1780
Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Elisabetha (Maria) Brecht
1738 – 1795
Bern, Berks, Pennsylvania
Johann (Georg) Gentzle
1740 – 1802
Bern Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Maria (Darodea) Weber
1757 – 1829
Evangelisch,Fischbach,Rheinland,Prussia
Great-Grandparents
Johann Strauss
1711 – 1787
Maria Zerbe
1715 – 1787
Johannes Brecht
1692 –
Anna Kraemer
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johan Strauss
1688 – 1754
Maria Losch
1685 – 1759
Johann Zerbe
1685 – 1750
Anna Jungel
1674 – 1750

Jacob Strauss's Descendants

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Jacob (Gensel) Strauss (20 Aug 1798 – 26 Mar 1881) m. Catherine (Elizabeth) Gerhart (30 October 1806 – 10 December 1886)
  1. 1. Elisabeth Strauss (4 November 1826 – 30 July 1889)
  2. 2. Catherine Strauss (7 Aug 1836 – 14 July 1902) m. Augustus Troutman (Aug 1833 – )
    1. 1. Levi Troutman (3 Sep 1858 – 10 Apr 1928)
    2. 2. Harrison Troutman (Abt 1861 – )
    3. 3. Malara Troutman (Abt 1865 – )
    4. 4. Ella Troutman (abt 1867 – )
    5. 5. Addie Troutman (02 Dec 1868 – 03 Feb 1929)
    6. 6. Aaron Troutman (Abt 1872 – )
    7. 7. Albert Troutman (Aug 1876 – )
    8. 8. Elmer (F) Troutman (Sep 1880 – )
  3. 3. Isaac (Adam) Strause (24 Feb 1839 – 27 June 1882) m. Mary Kissling (abt 1841 – )
    1. 1. Wilson (K) Strauss (27 Nov 1861 – 28 Dec 1919)
    2. 2. Adam Strause (abt 1865 – )
    3. 3. Whitney (H.) Strause (9 May 1867 – 10 December 1903) m. Katherine (M) Reed (19 May 1871 – 22 February 1954)
      1. 1. Irvin (Elijah) Strause (26 Jul 1893 – 9 January 1943) m. Annetta Petty (1863 – January 1940)
      2. 2. Whitney (Paul) Strause (25 Dec 1897 – )
      3. 3. George (Samuel) Strouse (25 Jan 1900 – Mar 1967) m. Elsie Lenze (abt 1898 – )
      4. 4. Katie
    4. 4. Idah Strause (Abt 1878 – )
    5. 5. Mary Strause (Abt 1871 – )
  4. 4. Sabilla Strauss (abt 1841 – )
  5. 5. Emma Strause (13 Apr 1845 – 8 Feb 1912)
  6. 6. Augustus (G.) Strause (27 March 1847 – 12 September 1924)

Jacob Strauss's Timeline

9 Records

1798
20 Aug 1798
Birth of Jacob Gensel Strauss in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1800
1800
Age 2
Jacob Gensel Strauss resided here in Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania
Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania
1836
9 Oct 1836
Age 38
Jacob Gensel Strauss resided here in Marion Twp., Berks Co., PA
Marion Twp., Berks Co., PA
1850
1850
Age 52
Jacob Gensel Strauss resided here in Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 62
Jacob Gensel Strauss resided here in Penn, Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Penn, Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 72
Jacob Gensel Strauss resided here in Penn, Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Penn, Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 82
Jacob Gensel Strauss resided here in Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1881
26 Mar 1881
Age 83
Death of Jacob Gensel Strauss in Haags Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Haags Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania
1882
1882
Age 84
Jacob Gensel Strauss - Probate in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1798
    Event Place: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1950-2010; Series Number: Series 4
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 35; Page: 675; Image: 261; Family History Library Film: 363338

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1836
    Event Place: Marion Twp., Berks Co., PA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties, 1729-1881

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 752; Page: 66a

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Penn, Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1074; Page: 598; Family History Library Film: 805074

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Penn, Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Penn, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1100; Page: 141A; Enumeration District: 035

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1881
    Event Place: Haags Cemetery, Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1950-2010; Series Number: Series 4

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

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1882
    Event Place: Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, Wills, 1752-1860; Index, 1752-1915; Author: Berks County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Berks, Pennsylvania
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