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Johann Jacob Strauss 1737 – 1780 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 May 1737

Birth Location: Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 5 Mar 1780

Death Location: Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Johann Strauss

Mother: Maria Zerbe

Spouse(s): Elisabetha Brecht

Children(s): Albrecht Strauss, Johannes Strauss, David Strauss, Elizabeth Strauss, Philip Strauss, Michael Strauss, Jacob Strauss, Samuel Strauss, Catharine Strauss

In 1737, Johann Jacob Strauss entered the world in Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Johann Albrecht Strauss and Maria Anna Margaretta Zerbe. Johann Jacob Strauss married Elisabetha Maria Brecht, and had children including Albrecht Strauss, Johannes Strauss, David Strauss, Elizabeth Strauss, Philip Strauss, Michael Strauss, Jacob Strauss, Samuel Strauss, Catharine Strauss. Johann Jacob Strauss passed away in 1780 in Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1737, Johann Jacob Strauss entered the world in Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Johann Albrecht Strauss and Maria Anna Margaretta Zerbe.
  • Johann Jacob Strauss married Elisabetha Maria Brecht, and had children including Albrecht Strauss, Johannes Strauss, David Strauss, Elizabeth Strauss, Philip Strauss, Michael Strauss, Jacob Strauss, Samuel Strauss, Catharine Strauss.
  • Johann Jacob Strauss passed away in 1780 in Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johann Strauss
1711 – 1787
Birth Location: Massenbach, Heilbronn, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
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Maria Zerbe
1715 – 1787
Birth Location: West Camp, Ulster County, New York, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Elisabetha Brecht
1738 – 1795
Birth Location: Bern, Berks, Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Albrecht Strauss
1760 – 1832
Birth Location: Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania
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Johannes Strauss
1762 – 1843
Birth Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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David Strauss
1764 –
Birth Location: Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania
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Elizabeth Strauss
1766 –
Birth Location: Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania
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Philip Strauss
1767 –
Birth Location: –
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Michael Strauss
1768 – 1861
Birth Location: –
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Jacob Strauss
1771 – 1839
Birth Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Samuel Strauss
1774 – 1807
Birth Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania
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Catharine Strauss
1778 – 1857
Birth Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Johann Strauss's Ancestors

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Johann Strauss
1737 – 1780
Birth Place: Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Johann Albrecht Strauss
1711 – 1787
Massenbach, Heilbronn, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Maria (Anna Margaretta) Zerbe
1715 – 1787
West Camp, Ulster County, New York, United States of America
Grandparents
Johan (Caspar) Strauss
1688 – 1754
Dinkelsbühl, Ansbach, Bayern, Allemagne
Maria (Barbara) Losch
1685 – 1759
Massenbach, Heilbronn, Baden Wurttemberg, Allemagne
Johann (Martin) Zerbe
1685 – 1750
Anna (Elizabetha) Jungel
1674 – 1750
Kettenbach, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Johann Strauss
1643 – 1688
Anna Clauss
1645 – 1688
Lorentz Lösch
1653 – 1707
Maria Sauter
1651 – 1714
Johan Zerbe
1639 – 1694
Anna Elbert
1644 – 1703
Johannes Jungel
1657 – 1723
Anna Müller
1659 – 1743
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Strauss
1605 – 1645
Catharina Bröller
1605 – 1645
Jerg Losch
1623 – 1711
Ursula Heim
1619 – 1675
Joseph Sauter
1648 – 1689
Magdelena Rosina
1648 – 1705
George Zerbe
1599 – 1641
Juliana DeValle
1599 – 1641
Hanß Elbert
1621 – 1707
Anna Kirstatter
1610 – 1678
Johann Junge
1634 – 1690
Kunna bessar
1631 – 1704
Volpert Mueller
1628 – 1692
Anna Mader
1630 – 1717

Johann Strauss's Descendants

1.
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Johann (Jacob) Strauss (5 May 1737 – 5 Mar 1780) m. Elisabetha (Maria) Brecht (14 February 1738 – 15 March 1795)
  1. 1. Albrecht Strauss (16 June 1760 – 7 April 1832) m. Maria (Magdalena) Gensel (13 February 1774 – 7 October 1823)
    1. 1. Joseph Strauss (04 Sep 1792 – Unknown)
    2. 2. Catharine Strauss (6 May 1794 – 26 April 1795)
    3. 3. Phillip Straus (1 November 1796 – 5 May 1881) m. Sarah (12 June 1805 – 20 July 1886)
      1. 1. Rebecca Strauss (1827 – 10 October 1907)
      2. 2. John (L.) Strause (29 February 1828 – 1 July 1898)
      3. 3. Benneville Strause (3 December 1830 – 6 May 1905)
      4. 4. Julianna (A.) Strouse (9 January 1831 – 8 October 1891)
      5. 5. Joseph Strause (30 January 1832 – 7 December 1900)
      6. 6. William (L.) Strause (8 June 1834 – 10 May 1914)
      7. 7. Michael (L.) Strause (1837 – 10 May 1900)
      8. 8. Leah (L) Strauss (20 December 1838 – 19 October 1923)
      9. 9. Catherine Strauss (28 November 1841 – 14 May 1919)
      10. 10. Elias Strouse (12 October 1844 – 8 December 1901)
    4. 4. 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)
        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)
    5. 5. Maria (Magdalena) Strauss
  2. 2. Johannes Strauss (27 June 1762 – 8 October 1843) m. Johanna (Christina Hannah) Strauss (7 March 1768 – 29 July 1856)
    1. 1. John Strauss (14 Dec 1788 – )
    2. 2. Philip Strauss (3 Oct 1789 – 8 December 1865)
    3. 3. Jacob Strauss (19 Jul 1792 – )
    4. 4. Maria (Magdalena) Strauss (2 Sep 1794 – 31 December 1875)
    5. 5. Catharina Strauss (13 Sep 1799 – 16 October 1870) m. Johannes Heim (22 March 1788 – 18 February 1862)
      1. 1. Martin Heim (19 Sep 1828 – )
      2. 2. Jonas Heim (27 December 1837 – 6 May 1890)
    6. 6. Christina Strauss (13 Sep 1799 – )
    7. 7. Samuel Strauss (23 Apr 1803 – 26 April 1842) m. Anna (Maria) Fisher (1799 – 1871)
      1. 1. Sarah Strauss (23 Feb 1841 – 8 Oct 1916) m. David Mcallister (6 May 1832 – 24 July 1920)
        1. 1. Emma McAllister (1863 – 24 September 1866)
        2. 2. Henriet McAllister (1864 – 23 March 1864)
        3. 3. Samuel Mcallister (1865 – 30 June 1894)
        4. 4. Ida (Alice) McAlister (15 Mar 1867 – 14 October 1867)
        5. 5. George McAllister (1871 – 15 November 1872)
        6. 6. William McAllister (1872 – 14 February 1875)
        7. 7. Charles (H) Mcallister (1 February 1877 – 31 January 1944)
        8. 8. Katie McAllister (7 May 1882 – 8 June 1886)
        9. 9. Frederick McAllister (1888 – 18 April 1891)
    8. 8. Hannah Strauss (23 June 1807 – 8 February 1876) m. Samuel Wertman
  3. 3. David Strauss (9 Jul 1764 – ) m. Elisabeth Weiss
    1. 1. Elisabeth Strauss (1 Feb 1792 – )
    2. 2. Sarah Strauss
  4. 4. Elizabeth Strauss (1766 – )
  5. 5. Philip Strauss (1767 – )
  6. 6. Michael Strauss (11 Nov 1768 – 17 Nov 1861) m. Catharine Wellens
    1. 1. Catharina Strauss (25 Aug 1811 – )
  7. 7. Jacob Strauss (3 October 1771 – 13 March 1839) m. Anna (Marie) Lang
  8. 8. Samuel Strauss (5 Jul 1774 – 6 Nov 1807)
  9. 9. Catharine Strauss (20 May 1778 – 11 March 1857) m. John Ritzman (1772 – 1827)
    1. 1. Elisabeth Ritzmann (3 September 1797 – 8 November 1872)
    2. 2. John Ritzman (29 April 1800 – 1875)
    3. 3. Margarett (Rebecca) Ritzman (7 October 1801 – 20 December 1860) m. Joseph Pawling (23 Sep 1797 – 16 Oct 1846)
      1. 1. Henry Pawling (26 Oct 1826 – 13 Nov 1826)
      2. 2. William (Frederick) Pawling (5 Nov 1827 – 7 Jun 1865)
      3. 3. Samuel (James) Pawling (29 Mar 1830 – 26 Feb 1911)
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Margaret) Pawling (20 Jul 1834 – 11 Aug 1912)
      5. 5. Mary (Ann) Pawling (23 Jul 1836 – )
      6. 6. Joseph (Jackson) Pawling (2 Mar 1839 – 10 Jul 1863)
      7. 7. Amy (Catherine) Pawling (28 Apr 1842 – 4 Apr 1844)
    4. 4. Catherine Ritzman (1805 – )
    5. 5. Mary Ritzman (1805 – )
    6. 6. Samuel Ritzman (7 June 1806 – 4 April 1888) m. Mary Motz (17 Jun 1810 – 17 Jan 1877)
      1. 1. Franklin Ritzman (1836 – 15 May 1894) m. Christina Gingery (17 May 1846 – 5 Sep 1883)
        1. 1. Elnora (K) Ritzman (Nov – 27 Nov 1956) m. William (O.) Wise (Sep 1866 – ) m. George (L) Treat (abt 1871 – )
        2. 2. Elda (Matilda) Ritzman (14 Dec 1880 – )
      2. 2. Amelia Ritzman (28 May 1837 – 9 February 1926)
      3. 3. George Ritzman (5 November 1839 – 7 April 1897)
      4. 4. Samuel (M) Ritzman (17 March 1842 – 28 January 1884)
    7. 7. Henry Ritzman (30 January 1810 – 18 March 1872)
    8. 8. Susan Ritzman (3 Sep 1819 – )

Johann Strauss's Timeline

9 Records

1736
31 December 1736
Birth of Johann Jacob Strauss in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1736
31 December 1736
Birth of Johann Jacob Strauss in Bernville, Lancaster County, American Colony, Pennsylvania, USA
Bernville, Lancaster County, American Colony, Pennsylvania, USA
1737
5 May 1737
Birth of Johann Jacob Strauss in Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
1737
19 May 1737
Johann Jacob Strauss was baptized in Northkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Northkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1764
15 Jul 1764
Age 27
Johann Jacob Strauss resided here in Bern, Berks Co., PA
Bern, Berks Co., PA
1780
5 Mar 1780
Age 43
Death of Johann Jacob Strauss in Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
1781
11 Apr 1781
Age 44
Johann Jacob Strauss - Probate in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1793
13 January 1793
Age 56
Death of Johann Jacob Strauss in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1793
13 January 1793
Age 56
Death of Johann Jacob Strauss in Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 December 1736
    Event Place: Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Lutheran Baptisms and Marriages, 1730-1799
    [2] Pennsylvania, Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties, 1729-1881
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 December 1736
    Event Place: Bernville, Lancaster County, American Colony, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 May 1737
    Event Place: Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 19 May 1737
    Event Place: Northkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Lutheran Baptisms and Marriages, 1730-1799
    [2] Pennsylvania, Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties, 1729-1881

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1749
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1764
    Event Place: Bern, Berks Co., PA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties, 1729-1881

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1793
    Event Place: Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Jacob Strauss 13 Jan 1793

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Allentown
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., War of 1812 Pensions, 1866-1879

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 January 1793
    Event Place: Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 January 1793
    Event Place: Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1780
    Event Place: Bernville, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bernville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1781
    Event Place: Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
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