On List 172C at the Court House, Philadelphia, Tuesday. September 24, 1751. Present William Peters, Esq. Imported aboard sip Neptune, John Mason, Commander from Rotterdam and last from Cowes, England. 144 persons
Immigrated with Christoph Schropp.
The Artz Family History compiled by Raymond H. Scheib
"In the latter part of the eighteenth century there came into what is now Hubley Twp, then known as Pinegrove Twp, (Berks Twp.) a pioneer settler who made a permanent settlement on a 600 acre trace of land extending from Pine Creek to Deep Creek and from Rausch Gap westward almost as far the Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery at Sacramento. The deed for this land is dated May 17, 1790. This pioneer settler was Jacob Artz, who came from the Blue Mountains in Berks County. Most of the Artz's in Hegins Twp can trace their ancestry to this pioneer family.
He had two sons, Philip and John - Philip receiving the upper part of this tract of six hundred acres, and John receiving the lower part, practically all that land was wilderness. Majestic pine trees spread their branches toward the heavens, a shelter for the birds and a haven for the beasts. The whole valley was known as "Das Schoenen Pine Tal," or the beautiful pine valley. The name of the township was a natural heritage, Pinegrove Township. In order to carry on farming as they had been beyond the Blue Mountains, land had to be cleared. many trees were cut to make log huts, while the extra timber was burned ruthlessly.
The elder son, Philip, who was married to Barbara Kuntzelman had a large family.
The younger son, John, the name of whose wife is not known to us, had a son named Michael, who married Elizabeth Huntzinger, their family follows:
The Michael Artz family:
Elizabeth m. John R. Updegrave
Matilda m Jacob Klock
Michael m Elizabeth Herb
Edward B. m Maria Bixler
Lydia m Frederick Woohley
Sarah m Lewis A. Scheiber
Israel m Lucetta Shuyer
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On List 172C at the Court House, Philadelphia, Tuesday. September 24, 1751. Present William Peters, Esq. Imported aboard sip Neptune, John Mason, Commander from Rotterdam and last from Cowes, England. 144 persons
Immigrated with Christoph Schropp.
The Artz Family History compiled by Raymond H. Scheib
"In the latter part of the eighteenth century there came into what is now Hubley Twp, then known as Pinegrove Twp, (Berks Twp.) a pioneer settler who made a permanent settlement on a 600 acre trace of land extending from Pine Creek to Deep Creek and from Rausch Gap westward almost as far the Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery at Sacramento. The deed for this land is dated May 17, 1790. This pioneer settler was Jacob Artz, who came from the Blue Mountains in Berks County. Most of the Artz's in Hegins Twp can trace their ancestry to this pioneer family.
He had two sons, Philip and John - Philip receiving the upper part of this tract of six hundred acres, and John receiving the lower part, practically all that land was wilderness. Majestic pine trees spread their branches toward the heavens, a shelter for the birds and a haven for the beasts. The whole valley was known as "Das Schoenen Pine Tal," or the beautiful pine valley. The name of the township was a natural heritage, Pinegrove Township. In order to carry on farming as they had been beyond the Blue Mountains, land had to be cleared. many trees were cut to make log huts, while the extra timber was burned ruthlessly.
The elder son, Philip, who was married to Barbara Kuntzelman had a large family.
The younger son, John, the name of whose wife is not known to us, had a son named Michael, who married Elizabeth Huntzinger, their family follows:
The Michael Artz family:
Elizabeth m. John R. Updegrave
Matilda m Jacob Klock
Michael m Elizabeth Herb
Edward B. m Maria Bixler
Lydia m Frederick Woohley
Sarah m Lewis A. Scheiber
Israel m Lucetta Shuyer
Twin of Michael born on February 6, Served as a witness for his brother Michael's will written September 16, 1822 and probated October 7, 1822 in Schuylkill County, PA.
Source: Tulpehocken Church Records (1730-1800) Christ (Little Tulpehocken) Church and Altalaha Church, Rehrersburg, PA.
Breinigsville, PA The Pennsylvania German Society, 1982.
Page 78 under The Records of Altalaha Evangelical Lutheran Church (also known as Beaver Creek Church. Rehrersburg, Berks County, PA 1757-1800).
Jacob Artzt twins: Michael and Phillip christened on February 6, 1775. Sponsors for Michael were Michael Nusshacker (single) and A
Anna Maria Kurrin (single). Sponsors for Philip were Philip and Barbara Braun.
Philip Artz listed as a taxpayer in Mahantango Twp in 1802 Source: Schuylkill County PA Vital Records, Volume 1, page 128
1820 US Census lists Philip Artz as living in Lower Mahantango Twp, Schuylkill Co, PA
His family consisted of:
1 male age <10 years
2 males age 10-16 years
1 male >45 years
1 female age < 10 years
2 females age 10-16 years
1 female > 45 years
Also listed are households for other Artz: Michael, Jacob, Michael, Jr., and John
Philip Artz Will
Mahantango Twp
Mentions son Jacob
daughter Elizabeth, wife of Peter Bollman
Susanna, wife of Johannes Buffington
Catarine
son, George
sons Michael, Philip, Johannes and David
Executors: Michael Artz and John Buffington
Witnesses: Peter Klinger, Jr. and his wife Barbara
Dated: December 19, 1825, probated June 23, 1826
Will Book #1, pages 110-113, very lengthy will
From Tulpehocken Church Records, 1982, Pennsylvania German Society, page 84.
Catharina, daughter of Jacob Artzt was born on December 8, 1767 and christened on December 22, 1767. Sponsors were Semuel and Catharina Bayer.[RLF23.FTW]
From Tulpehocken Church Records, 1982, Pennsylvania German Society, page 84.
Catharina, daughter of Jacob Artzt was born on December 8, 1767 and christened on December 22, 1767. Sponsors were Semuel and Catharina Bayer.
Christened at Altalaha Church, Rehrersburg, Berks Co, PA. Sponsor was Anna Maria Jurrin, single. [RLF23.FTW]
Christened at Altalaha Church, Rehrersburg, Berks Co, PA. Sponsor was Anna Maria Jurrin, single.
Christening in Altalaha Lutheran Church, Rehrersburg, Berks Co Pa. Sponsors were Johannes and Catherina Braun. [RLF23.FTW]
Christening in Altalaha Lutheran Church, Rehrersburg, Berks Co Pa. Sponsors were Johannes and Catherina Braun.
Christened on March 27, 1773 at Altalaha Lutheran Church, Rehrersburg, Berks Co, PA. Sponsors were Christian Schnell and Elisabetha Braunin (both single). [RLF23.FTW]
Christened on March 27, 1773 at Altalaha Lutheran Church, Rehrersburg, Berks Co, PA. Sponsors were Christian Schnell and Elisabetha Braunin (both single).
1997, Judy Thayer US GenWeb Archives:
Notes on the Meaning of Tulpehocken: Sources: DIck Creps, Judy Thayer, and Dave Becker
"The Migration of the Early German Settlers and the History of Tulpehocken County"
lists Philip Brown as amongst the first settlers of Tulpehocken County from Schoharie, NY in early 1700's.
"And in an even later work, Rev Richards writes: "Before the erection of Berks County, in 1752, the township of Tulpehocken was a recognized division, being a part of Lancaster County in 1729. Because of its great size, in 1734, another township was laid off from it and erected, called "Heidelberg" to commemorate that part of the fatherland from whence many the settlers came. The early inhabitants, therefore, of the old Townships of Heidelberg and Tulpehocken, were composed, mainly (though not entirely) of the immigrants from New York Province.
Rupp names the following as amongst the first settlers:
Philip Brown is included in the listing.
Philip Braun's name appears on a petition in September, 1727 addressed to the "Honorable Bench" requesting construction of a road in the northwest parts of of the Township of Oley, Tulpehocken.
* Blue Book of Schuylkill County: Who was Who and Why: Ella Zerbey Elliott, 1916, Pottsville, PA.
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1997, Judy Thayer US GenWeb Archives:
Notes on the Meaning of Tulpehocken: Sources: DIck Creps, Judy Thayer, and Dave Becker
"The Migration of the Early German Settlers and the History of Tulpehocken County"
lists Philip Brown as amongst the first settlers of Tulpehocken County from Schoharie, NY in early 1700's.
"And in an even later work, Rev Richards writes: "Before the erection of Berks County, in 1752, the township of Tulpehocken was a recognized division, being a part of Lancaster County in 1729. Because of its great size, in 1734, another township was laid off from it and erected, called "Heidelberg" to commemorate that part of the fatherland from whence many the settlers came. The early inhabitants, therefore, of the old Townships of Heidelberg and Tulpehocken, were composed, mainly (though not entirely) of the immigrants from New York Province.
Rupp names the following as amongst the first settlers:
Philip Brown is included in the listing.
Philip Braun's name appears on a petition in September, 1727 addressed to the "Honorable Bench" requesting construction of a road in the northwest parts of of the Township of Oley, Tulpehocken.
* Blue Book of Schuylkill County: Who was Who and Why: Ella Zerbey Elliott, 1916, Pottsville, PA.
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Berks County Wills:
BRAUN, GEORGE, Heidelberg.
March 3, 1783 - March 29, 1783.
Sons John George and Conrad shall divide the land and pay £600 when of
age and pay the daughters their shares, Catharine, Susanna and Magdalen
named. Sons to provide for the mother who is not named.
Exrs: John BROWN and Frederick HOFFMAN.
Wit: Philip BRAUN and George BRAUN.
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Berks County Wills:
BRAUN, GEORGE, Heidelberg.
March 3, 1783 - March 29, 1783.
Sons John George and Conrad shall divide the land and pay £600 when of
age and pay the daughters their shares, Catharine, Susanna and Magdalena,
named. Sons to provide for the mother who is not named.
Exrs: John BROWN and Frederick HOFFMAN.
Wit: Philip BRAUN and George BRAUN.
Not sure of that Johannes is father of Catherine but this is information I found on Johannes - dates match - may be her father.
Will abstract from Berks County, PA
BOCKEL, JOHN, Heidelberg. January 31 - February 20, 1782.
Provides for wife Mary Eva.
Remainder to be sold and divided among wife and children in equal
shares. Exr: friend Gabriel HEISTER.
Wit: John MOYER and Joseph KNAUS.
Translation.
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Not sure of that Johannes is father of Catherine but this is information I found on Johannes - dates match - may be her father.
Will abstract from Berks County, PA
BOCKEL, JOHN, Heidelberg. January 31 - February 20, 1782.
Provides for wife Mary Eva.
Remainder to be sold and divided among wife and children in equal
shares. Exr: friend Gabriel HEISTER.
Wit: John MOYER and Joseph KNAUS.
Translation.
1880 US Census:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John REED Self M Male W 38 PA Merchant PA PA
Mary REED Wife M Female W 39 PA Keeps House PA PA
Emma REED Dau S Female W 15 PA Keeps House Assistant PA PA
Tamie A. REED Dau S Female W 9 PA PA PA
Philip REED Son S Male W 7 PA PA PA
Charles REED Son S Male W 3 PA PA PA
Ira REED Son S Male W 1 PA PA PA
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Source Information:
Census Place Hegins, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255191
NA Film Number T9-1191
Page Number 304B
1880 US Census:
John REED Self M Male W 38 PA Merchant PA PA
Mary REED Wife M Female W 39 PA Keeps House PA PA
Emma REED Dau S Female W 15 PA Keeps House Assistant PA PA
Tamie A. REED Dau S Female W 9 PA PA PA
Philip REED Son S Male W 7 PA PA PA
Charles REED Son S Male W 3 PA PA PA
Ira REED Son S Male W 1 PA PA PA
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Source Information:
Census Place Hegins, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255191
NA Film Number T9-1191
Page Number 304B
1880 US Census:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John REED Self M Male W 38 PA Merchant PA PA
Mary REED Wife M Female W 39 PA Keeps House PA PA
Emma REED Dau S Female W 15 PA Keeps House Assistant PA PA
Tamie A. REED Dau S Female W 9 PA PA PA
Philip REED Son S Male W 7 PA PA PA
Charles REED Son S Male W 3 PA PA PA
Ira REED Son S Male W 1 PA PA PA
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Source Information:
Census Place Hegins, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255191
NA Film Number T9-1191
Page Number 304B
1880 US Census:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John REED Self M Male W 38 PA Merchant PA PA
Mary REED Wife M Female W 39 PA Keeps House PA PA
Emma REED Dau S Female W 15 PA Keeps House Assistant PA PA
Tamie A. REED Dau S Female W 9 PA PA PA
Philip REED Son S Male W 7 PA PA PA
Charles REED Son S Male W 3 PA PA PA
Ira REED Son S Male W 1 PA PA PA
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Source Information:
Census Place Hegins, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255191
NA Film Number T9-1191
Page Number 304B
1880 US Census:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John REED Self M Male W 38 PA Merchant PA PA
Mary REED Wife M Female W 39 PA Keeps House PA PA
Emma REED Dau S Female W 15 PA Keeps House Assistant PA PA
Tamie A. REED Dau S Female W 9 PA PA PA
Philip REED Son S Male W 7 PA PA PA
Charles REED Son S Male W 3 PA PA PA
Ira REED Son S Male W 1 PA PA PA
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Source Information:
Census Place Hegins, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255191
NA Film Number T9-1191
Page Number 304B
1880 US Census:
John REED Self M Male W 38 PA Merchant PA PA
Mary REED Wife M Female W 39 PA Keeps House PA PA
Emma REED Dau S Female W 15 PA Keeps House Assistant PA PA
Tamie A. REED Dau S Female W 9 PA PA PA
Philip REED Son S Male W 7 PA PA PA
Charles REED Son S Male W 3 PA PA PA
Ira REED Son S Male W 1 PA PA PA
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Source Information:
Census Place Hegins, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255191
NA Film Number T9-1191
Page Number 304B
Last name was listed as Williams in most of the census.
She was in the 1910 Census with family, but has her being born before they were married.
Last name was listes as Williams in many of the census.
He was a mason according to the 1860 Census Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.
Also called Saphronia B. in 1870 Census of Hickman Co., Ky
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
about Richard S Brazzell
Name: Richard S Brazzell
City: Not Stated
County: Hickman
State: Kentucky
Birthplace: Kentucky
Birth Date: 12 Dec 1895
Race: Caucasian (White)
Roll: 1653457
DraftBoard: 0
DEATH: Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
about Richard S Brazzell
Name: Richard S Brazzell
Death Date: 11 Feb 1977
Death Place: Hckmn
Age: 081
Residence: Hickman
Volume: 11
Certificate: 5453
DEATH: Social Security Death Index
about Richard Brazzell
Name: Richard Brazzell
SSN: 404-60-7980
Last Residence: 42031 Clinton, Hickman, Kentucky, United States of America
Born: 12 Dec 1895
Died: Feb 1977
State (Year) SSN issued: Kentucky (1961 )
DEATH: Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
about Ruth A Brazzell
Name: Ruth A Brazzell
Death Date: 22 Oct 1984
Death Place: Hckmn
Age: 085
Residence: Hickman
Volume: 50
Certificate: 24626
DEATH: Social Security Death Index
about Ruth Brazzell
Name: Ruth Brazzell
SSN: 402-48-9559
Last Residence: 42031 Clinton, Hickman, Kentucky, United States of America
Born: 28 Oct 1898
Died: Oct 1984
State (Year) SSN issued: Kentucky (1953-1954 )