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Jacob Strauss 1837 – 1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1837

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 16 Jan 1916

Death Location: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Peter Strauss

Mother: Susanna Strauss

Spouse(s): Mary None

Children(s): William Strauss, Edwin Strauss, George Strauss, Herbert Strauss

The story of Jacob Strauss began in 1837 in Pennsylvania. In 1860, Jacob Strauss resided in Lower Mount Bethel, Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pen. Jacob Strauss married Mary, and had children including William H. Strauss, Edwin Daniel Strauss, George Peter Strauss, Herbert Franklin Strauss. Jacob Strauss passed away in 1916 in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob Strauss began in 1837 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1860, Jacob Strauss resided in Lower Mount Bethel, Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pen.
  • Jacob Strauss married Mary, and had children including William H. Strauss, Edwin Daniel Strauss, George Peter Strauss, Herbert Franklin Strauss.
  • Jacob Strauss passed away in 1916 in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Strauss
1806 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Susanna Strauss
1807 –
Birth Location: ,Northampton Co.,Pa
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Spouses(s)

Mary None
1848 – 1886
Birth Location: Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Children(s)

William Strauss
1871 – 1938
Birth Location: –
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Edwin Strauss
1872 – 1947
Birth Location: Washington Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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George Strauss
1874 – 1943
Birth Location: Washington Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Herbert Strauss
1876 – 1943
Birth Location: Washington Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Jacob Strauss's Ancestors

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Jacob Strauss
1837 – 1916
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Peter Strauss
1806 –
Pennsylvania
Susanna Strauss
1807 –
,Northampton Co.,Pa
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Strauss's Descendants

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Jacob Strauss (16 Mar 1837 – 16 Jan 1916) m. Mary (9 March 1848 – 23 October 1886)
  1. 1. William (H.) Strauss (13 July 1871 – 6 May 1938)
  2. 2. Edwin (Daniel) Strauss (13 October 1872 – 13 October 1947)
  3. 3. George (Peter) Strauss (16 August 1874 – 17 December 1943)
  4. 4. Herbert (Franklin) Strauss (2 October 1876 – 1943)

Jacob Strauss's Timeline

5 Records

1837
16 Mar 1837
Birth of Jacob Strauss in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1837
7 May 1837
Jacob Strauss was baptized in Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Jacob Strauss resided here in Lower Mount Bethel, Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Lower Mount Bethel, Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Jacob Strauss resided here in Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1916
16 Jan 1916
Age 79
Death of Jacob Strauss in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1837
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 794
    [2] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 002561-005730
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1382; Page: 229A
    [4] 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: Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1148; Page: 661; Family
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 7 May 1837
    Event Place: Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 794

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lower Mount Bethel, Mount Bethel, Northampton, 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: Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1148; Page: 661; Family

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1382; Page: 229A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1916
    Event Place: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 002561-005730
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bangor, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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