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Johann Jacob (John) Menges 1752–1828 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Aug 1752

Birth Location: Colmar, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France

Death Date: 26 Feb 1828

Death Location: Stony Creek, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Menges

Mother: Mary Cupp

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Glessner

Children(s): Ann Menges, John Menges, Adam Menges, John Menges, Mary Menges, Peter Menges, Catherine Menges, Margaret Menges, Joseph Menges, Catherine Menges, Ludwig Menges

The story of Johann Jacob (John) Menges began in 1752 in Colmar, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France. In 1650, Johann Jacob (John) Menges resided in Bedford; Fulton; Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1727, Johann Jacob (John) Menges resided in Pennsylvania, USA. Johann Jacob (John) Menges married Elizabeth Glessner, and had children including Adam Johann Menges, Ann Margaret Johann Menges, Catherine Johann Menges, John Henry Johann Menges, John Jacob Johann Menges, Joseph Henry Johann Menges, Ludwig Johann Menges, Margaret Elizabeth Johann Menges, Mary Elizabeth Johann Menges, Peter Johann Menges. Johann Jacob (John) Menges passed away in 1828 in Stony Creek, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Johann Jacob (John) Menges began in 1752 in Colmar, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France.
  • In 1650, Johann Jacob (John) Menges resided in Bedford; Fulton; Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1727, Johann Jacob (John) Menges resided in Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Johann Jacob (John) Menges married Elizabeth Glessner, and had children including Adam Johann Menges, Ann Margaret Johann Menges, Catherine Johann Menges, John Henry Johann Menges, John Jacob Johann Menges, Joseph Henry Johann Menges, Ludwig Johann Menges, Margaret Elizabeth Johann Menges, Mary Elizabeth Johann Menges, Peter Johann Menges.
  • Johann Jacob (John) Menges passed away in 1828 in Stony Creek, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Johann Menges's Ancestors

Self
Johann Menges
1752–1828
Birth Place: Colmar, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France
Parents
John Peter (Johann) Menges
1731–1806
Unter Sensbach, Starkenburg, Hessen, Germany
Mary (Catharina) Cupp
1740–1806
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Johann (Peter (Johannes)) Menges
1704–
Unter Sensbach Starkenburg, Hessen, Germany
Anna (Catharine (Bastian)) Holzschuh
1697–1785
Ober Sensbach Starkenburg, Hessen, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Johannes Menges
1670–1726
Eva Kerber
1670–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Menges
1647–1719
Ursula
1651–1719

Johann Menges's Descendants

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Johann (Jacob (John)) Menges (11 Aug 1752–26 Feb 1828) m. Elizabeth Glessner (1755–Jun 1832)
  1. 1. Ann (Margaret (Johann)) Menges 1774–1852
  2. 2. John (Henry (Johann)) Menges 1776–1858
  3. 3. Adam ((Johann)) Menges 1777–1829 m. Mary Magdalena 1777–1832
    1. 1. Henry ((Adam)) Menges 1801–1860
    2. 2. Adam ((Adam)) Menges 1807–1854
    3. 3. Elizabeth ((Adam)) Menges 1808–1850
    4. 4. John ((Adam)) Menges 1809–
    5. 5. Margaretta ((Adam)) Menges 1812–
  4. 4. John (Jacob (Johann)) Menges 1780–1835
  5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth (Johann)) Menges 1781–1874
  6. 6. Peter ((Johann)) Menges 1782–1861
  7. 7. Catherine ((Johann)) Menges 1783–1793
  8. 8. Margaret (Elizabeth (Johann)) Menges 1785–1839
  9. 9. Joseph (Henry (Johann)) Menges 1790–1848
  10. 10. Catherine ((Johann)) Menges 1793–1875
  11. 11. Ludwig ((Johann)) Menges 1795–1827

Johann Menges's Timeline

7 Records

1650
1650-1884
Johann Jacob (John) Menges resided here in Bedford; Fulton; Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Bedford; Fulton; Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
1727
1727-1776
Johann Jacob (John) Menges resided here in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1752
11 Aug 1752
Birth of Johann Jacob (John) Menges in Colmar, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France
Colmar, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France
1771
1771
Age 19
Johann Jacob (John) Menges resided here in Philadelphia County, PA
Philadelphia County, PA
1790
1790
Age 38
Johann Jacob (John) Menges resided here in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
Age 48
Johann Jacob (John) Menges resided here in Brothersvalley, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Brothersvalley, Somerset, Pennsylvania
1828
26 Feb 1828
Age 76
Death of Johann Jacob (John) Menges in Stony Creek, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Stony Creek, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1752
    Event Place: Colmar, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1650-1884
    Event Place: Bedford; Fulton; Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: History of Bedford, Somerset, and Fulton Counties, Pennsylvania : with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its p

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1727-1776
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: A Collection of Upwards of Thirty Thousand Names of German, Swiss, Dutch, French and Other Immigrants in Pennsylvania from 1727

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Pennsylvania; Year: 1771; Page Number: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Year: 1771; Page Number: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: Philadelphia County, PA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania Census, 1772-1890

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: , Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Brothersvalley, Somerset, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Brothersvalley, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania Swiss and German Pioneer Settlers

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1828
    Event Place: Stony Creek, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.

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