1. Niclaus Reusser was born in 1495 in Steffisburg, Canton Bern, Switzerland.
Niclaus married Barbel Unk. Barbel was born in 1495 in Steffisburg, Bern, Switzerland.
+ 2 M i. Steffan Reusser was born in 1515.
Second Generation 2. Steffan Reusser (Niclaus1) was born in 1515.
Steffan married Anna Eyman. Anna was born in 1517 in Steffisburg, Bern, Switzerland.
+ 3 M i. Hans Reusser was born about 1540 in Steffisburg, Bern, , Switzerland.
+ 4 M ii. Steffan Reusser was born in 1545 in Steffisburg, Bern, , Switzerland.
Steffan married Verona Roth on 29 Nov 1569.
+ 5 M iii. Abel Reusser was born in 1552.
Third Generation 3. Hans Reusser (Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1540 in Steffisburg, Bern, , Switzerland.
4. Steffan Reusser (Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1545 in Steffisburg, Bern, , Switzerland.
Steffan married Verona Roth on 29 Nov 1569. Verona was born in 1548.
+ 6 M i. Hans Reusser was born on 13 Jan 1571 in Steffisburg, Bern, , Switzerland.
Hans married Christina Oswald on 18 Jan 1594 in Steffisburg, Bern, , Switzerland.
5. Abel Reusser (Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1552.
Fourth Generation 6. Hans Reusser (Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 13 Jan 1571 in Steffisburg, Bern, , Switzerland.
Hans married Christina Oswald on 18 Jan 1594 in Steffisburg, Bern, , Switzerland. Christina was born in 1575.
+ 7 M i. Steffan Reusser was born about 1595 in Steffisburg, Bern, , Switzerland.
Steffan married Elsbeth Eicher.
Fifth Generation 7. Steffan Reusser (Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1595 in Steffisburg, Bern, , Switzerland.
Steffan married Elsbeth Eicher. Elsbeth was born about 1600.
+ 8 F i. Christina Reusser was born on 18 Dec 1636 in Stiffsiburg, Switzerland and died in Cheriessum, Rhein-Hessen, Germany.
Christina married Melchior (The Exile) Breneman (d. After 1672) about 1660 in Buchhalterburg, Germany.
Sixth Generation 8. Christina Reusser (Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 18 Dec 1636 in Stiffsiburg, Switzerland and died in Cheriessum, Rhein-Hessen, Germany.
Christina married Melchior (The Exile) Breneman, son of Niclaus (Melchior) Brannimann and Unknown, about 1660 in Buchhalterburg, Germany. Melchior (The Exile) was born in 1631 in Seftigen, Canton Bern, Switzerland and died after 1672 in Cheriessum, Rhein-Hessen, Germany.
General Notes: Melchior's occupation: Farmer and Weaver. He resided Seftigen, Canton Bern, Switzerland. While in Switzerland he lived at Ober-Deissach was punished for refusing to abjure his Mennonite belief by being imprisoned in the castle of Thun in 1659. Next he fled to [the Palatinate] Greisheim, 20 miles northwest of the city of Worms in Germany in 1671. He never went back to his nativeland. His sons, MELCHIOR and CHRISTIAN came to America from his adopted home. He resided Cheriessum, Rhein-Hessen, Germany. At 34 years of age Melchior became the father of *Melchior "The Pioneer" Brenneman Canton Bern, Switzerland, ca. 1665.
More About MELCHIOR "THE EXILE" BRONIMANN:
Occupation: Weaver
Residence: Canton Bern, Switzerland to Griesheim, Germany
Comment 1: Family is said to have been established in Bern since 1479
Comment 2: About 1671, Moved to Griesheim, Germany
Comment 3: All his belongings were given to the State Church
Comment 4: An Anabaptist
Comment 5: In 1659 he was held captive in the Castle of Thun, Switzerland
Comment 6: Banished and had his property confiscated
Comment 7: In 1672 living in the Swiss Mennonite refuge village of Griesheim, Germany
More on Melchior "The Exile"
His birth date is established from the archives at Bern, Switzerland and he lived at Ober-Deissbach, on the north slope of the Buchhalterberg.
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The source of much Brenneman history is The Brenneman Family of America, by Professor Albert Harwell Gerberich. Printed by Mennonite Publishing House, Scottsdale, Pennsylvania, 1938. It follows all lines as far down as 1925 or 30 -- has Natalie, Bayard and Harlow Kiliani. Does not give sources after about 1750, but before that lists wills, ship records, etc. It states what is tradition -- i.e., appears to be quite reliable, says L. Shastid.
L. Shastid's notes are typed Brenneman throughout (double n) - but the family tree she wrote has only one n: Breneman. **(See note below)**
Had 7 children, who were aged 1.5-15 in 1672. Four sons' names are given; were the other 3 girls?
His home is supposed to have been at Ober-Deissbach on the north slope of Buchhalterberg, somewhere near Zurich or Bern.
A letter written 1 Jan 1672 refers to him living in a village of Swiss Mennonite refugees in Griesheim, Germany, in Rhein-Hessen 40 miles NW of Worms. He owned one horse, one trundle bed and bedding, and 43 rix-dollars. There were 53 families in the village, all poor.
While in Switzerland, he refused to abjure the Mennonite belief, was warned and finally imprisoned in the Castle of Thun in 1659. He fled from Switzerland to Griesheim, twenty miles northwest of the city of Worms, in Germany in 1671, probably because of the strict Swiss government mandate of 1670.
William Penn visited Griesheim in September of 1677, told of his plan to form a haven, etc. Melchior the Exile did not go, but his son Melchior the *Emigrant* did. They probably never returned to Switzerland.
The above information comes from an FTM entry.
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**The book, "Descendants of Abraham Breneman" by Charles D. Breneman, published in 1939, which lists Melchior The Exile's descendants into the 1930s, shows the progression of spelling changes used in this record. Also Charles Breneman's book refers to The Exile's son as "The Pioneer" and not as "The Emigrant. "
The Bronniman family was established in Canton Bern, Switzerland, as far back as 1479, particularly in the neighborhood of Belp and in the Aare Valley. - MLJ
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Eyman Brenneman Shank Connections - Paths to Rockingham and Ohio
The Brenneman and Eyman association is ancient, stemming from the Middle Ages since both were from Oberdeissbach, a small mountain village overlooking the Thun castle and sea near Steffisburg and Berne. Melchior, a weaver by trade was born there in 1633. Though his parents had him baptized in the official "Reformed" church, Melchior became sympathetic with Anabaptist beliefs. Because of these beliefs he was taken to court and imprisoned in the Thun castle dungeon in 1659. He was set free after perhaps several years, but there are indications that against court orders he not only attended Reformed preaching services but met secretly with Anabaptists.
Berne Anabaptists
In 1670 the government of Canton Berne passed a severe mandate decreeing that all Anabaptists should be deported from all church parishes. This and other severe mandates were unpopular and not fully enforced. Anabaptists also brought pressure on themselves in refusing to take oaths of military service when commanded to do so.
Such pressures found Melchior leaving all his lands and property to flee with his family in 1671. The destination, as for so many exiles was the Palatine in Germany where following the devastations of a 30-year war, noblemen tolerated Anabaptist farmers and settlers who could improve estates. By January of 1672 there was a colony of Swiss Mennonite refuges living in the town of Griesheim, twenty miles northwest of the city of Worms. This rather destitute colony has some financial support from a Mennonite congregation of Amsterdam. Among the small colony were several to recur in Eyman family history. The Brennemans, the Shenck/Shanks, and of course the Eymans. The relationships between these families seems to have stayed fast into the new world. Melchior "the exile" Brenneman and his family were among the exiles visited by William Penn in 1677, offering them a haven in his Pennsylvania. Melchior Jr. was 9 years old at the time. The Brennimans, and then the Shanks, seem to have made it to America quite early, with Eymans making passage a bit later.
From: Iman Family Notes http://www.imanfamily.net/friends/brenShank.htm
from another source:
"From the very beginning of the Reformation there were religious leaders among the Protestants who did not believe in infant baptism, convinced that the Scripture taught that the ceremony should be postponed till riper years, when the candidate could recognize the spiritual significance of the act, the washing away of sin. In Holland and Switzerland there arose important congregations of the so-called Anabaptists. In the latter country the co-operation of Anabaptists with the great reformer Zwingli assisted greatly in the establishment of Protestantism. They later separated from him when he made it manifest that he intended to set up a state church. Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries the Anabaptists (frequently called Mennonites from Menno Simons, their leader in Holland and Germany) suffered continuous persecution in Switzerland. In addition to the insistence upon adult baptism and the opposition to a state church, their refusal to take oaths or bear arms had made them objects of condemnation. Many were executed by drowning, burning and beheadin, down to the martyr Bishop Hans Landis in 1614. Others were sold to neighboring countries as galley-slaves. The mildest sentence was exile and confiscation of property, forbidding a return to Switzerland on pain of death."
In the appendix it will be noted that Melchoir Brenneman refused to adjure his Mennonite belief, was warned, and finally punished by imprisonment in the castle of Thun in the year 1659. We next hear of his flight to Griesheim in the year 1671, unquestionably due to the severe government mandate of 1670, which caused exiles to leave Switzerland for Germany in large numbers."
"One of the sons of Melchoir Brenneman the refugee was likewise named Melchoir ("The Pioneer"). Family tradition gives the year of his birth as 1665 and the place of his birth as Canton Bern, Switzerland. Like his father, he learned the weaver's trade. He was a young man of great energy and intense religious conviction, and became a preacher in the Mennonite Church, serving various communities of refugees in Rhein-Hessen and the Pfalz. He and his brother Christian were the first of the family to emigrate to America. The cause of his decision to come to the New World was the renewed persecution of his people by the Elector Palatine, after Louis XIV had overrun and conquered the land of his adoption in Southern Germany. The idea had, however, been long smouldering in his mind. He was a little lad when William Penn visited the Mennonite settlement where his father lived and urged weary Swiss to settle in his new colony of Pennsyvania, where they would find peace and plenty of tolerance of their beliefs."
"Tradition gives the year of Melchoir, the Pioneer's arrival in Pennsylvania as 1709."
-------- Excerpts from "The Brenneman History"by Albert H. Gerberich, Mennonite Publishing House, Scottsdale, PA 1938 , as posted by Elizabeth Strickler on GenForum, Nov. 17, 1999.
"The Mennonite Melchoir Broennimann (born 1631 in Oberdreissbach, Canton Bern, Switzerland) and his wife Christina Reusser (born December 18, 1636) fled Switzerland in about 1672. They were being persecuted because of their religion. They had 7 children at the time in the ages of 18 mos. to 15 years. They first came to Kriegsheim near Monsheim in the Palatinate. Their total possessions included one horse, bedding and 43 Reichstaler. Two more children were born in Germany.
By 1700, Melchoir was one of 4 inheritance leaseholders of the Enkenbacher Klostegut together with David d'Arm, Jean Migeot and Hans Krayenbühl. Sons Johann and Adam settled in Enkenbach. Adam married Katharina Wurz. Sons Melchoir and Christian emigrated to Pennsylvania. Son Stephen was in Otterberg (near Sembach). Daughter Anna married Hans Steiner and also emigrated to Pennsylvania. Son Abraham married Magdalena Engel.
Adam was the father of Nicholas. This Nicholas was the father of Nicholas (born 1736) who settled in Braunshardt near Darmstadt. This Braunshardt branch was Amish. Peter, youngest son of Nicholas of Braunshardt and his 2nd wife, Magdalena Unzicker, emigrated to Canada.
The spelling of the name became Brenneman by around 1700. There are many descendants of Melchoir living in the Palatinate today. Brenneman is a well-known Mennonite name.
Melchoir and Christian did not emigrate to Pennsylvania because they were persecuted in Germany. They left to seek their fortunes in a new land. The persecution was in Switzerland. Swiss Mennonites were invited by Ludwig of Heidelberg to settle his lands in the Palatinate that had been decastated by the Thirty Years War. Although not enjoying full privileges in their new land, the Mennonites were allowed to worship freely."
--------- Peggy McKenzie (GenForum entry dated 2/28/2001)
• Melchior's movements: The Branaman family history begins in the village of Brönni, Switzerland (originally spelled "Brendi.") Both names mean "a place cleared of forest by fire." "Brendimanns" are documented to have lived in numerous villages on the west side of the Aare River
Several farm houses are still located in the tiny village of Brönni as seen here. Brönni, on the west side of the Aare, is located at the edge of the valley where the terrain starts climbing steeply into the foothills that precede the Alps.
Melchoir Bronnimann is documented to have lived in several locations southeast of Bern. He originally lived in the mountainous region called the Churzenberg He is also known to have lived on the north slope of the Buchholterberg and in the village located in the valley inbetween these two mountains--Oberdiessbach. These locations are all within the Steffisburg District.
• Melchior moves to Churzenberg: Melchoir Bronnimann is documented to have lived in several locations southeast of Bern. He originally lived in the mountainous region called the Churzenberg, shown here.
• Imprisoned in the castle at Thun: 28 Oct 1659, Thun, Switzerland.
+ 9 F i. Catherine Breneman .
Catherine married John Burkholder.
+ 10 M ii. Christian Breneman was born on 7 Dec 1656 in Steffisburg, Switzerland and died after 1717 in Towamencin Township, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.
+ 11 M iii. Johann (Hans) Breneman was born on 10 Oct 1658 in Enkenbach, Bern, Switzerland.
+ 12 F iv. Elsbeth Breneman was born on 16 Jun 1662 in Ober Diessbach, Buchalter, Canton, Bern, Switzerland.
+ 13 M v. Adam Breneman was born in 1663 in Enkenbach, Bern, Switzerland.
+ 14 M vi. Stephen or Steffan Breneman was born on 23 Aug 1663 in Ober Diessbach, Buchalter, Canton, Bern, Switzerland and died in 1753 at age 90.
+ 15 M vii. Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman was born in 1665 in Canton Berne, Switzerland and died on 20 Jan 1737 in New Danville, PA at age 72.
Melchior (The Pioneer) married Unknown wife of (Melchior the Pioneer Breneman) before 1693.
Melchior (The Pioneer) next married Elizabeth Jane Stehman about 1686 in USA.
+ 16 F viii. Anna Breneman was born on 29 Oct 1665 in Ober Diessbach, Buchalter, Canton, Bern, Switzerland.
+ 17 M ix. Abraham Breneman was born in 1670 in Steffisburg, Switzerland.
+ 18 F x. Barbara Breneman was born on 8 May 1670 in Ober Diessbach, Buchalter, Canton, Bern, Switzerland.
Seventh Generation 9. Catherine Breneman (Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
Catherine married John Burkholder.
10. Christian Breneman (Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 7 Dec 1656 in Steffisburg, Switzerland and died after 1717 in Towamencin Township, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.
11. Johann (Hans) Breneman (Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Oct 1658 in Enkenbach, Bern, Switzerland.
12. Elsbeth Breneman (Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 16 Jun 1662 in Ober Diessbach, Buchalter, Canton, Bern, Switzerland.
13. Adam Breneman (Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1663 in Enkenbach, Bern, Switzerland.
14. Stephen or Steffan Breneman (Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 23 Aug 1663 in Ober Diessbach, Buchalter, Canton, Bern, Switzerland and died in 1753 at age 90.
15. Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman (Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1665 in Canton Berne, Switzerland and died on 20 Jan 1737 in New Danville, PA at age 72.
General Notes: Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman was born Canton Bern, Switzerland ca. 1665. *Melchior died 1/20/1737 at 71 years of age. His body was interred New Danville, PA.
He married twice. He married ( ? ) Brenneman ca. 1693 and she became the mother of Christopher Stephen Brenneman 1693, Christian Brenneman ca. 1695, John Brenneman ca. 1698, Catherine Brenneman ca. 1705, and Adam Brenneman 1700. He married Elizabeth Jane Stehman ca. 1714. Elizabeth was born ca. 1670. At 48 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Melchior Jr. Brenneman New Danville, PA, 8/1718.
He resided Canton Bern, Switzerland. Melchior immigrated, ca. 1713- 1714. Destination: destination unknown. Immigrated 8/24/1717 via port of Philadelphia, PA.
Rev. Melchior BRENNEMAN, (the pioneer), son of Melchior BRENNEMAN. Born 1665, Canton Bern, Switzerland. Melchior died 20 Jan 1737, Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. Emigrated to PA 1717 or before. Occ. Weaver, Mennonite preacher, and farmer. He married 1st probably in Griesheim, Rhein-Hessen, Germany, to Unknown spouse, where his family had become Mennonite refugees. He married maybe 2nd bef 1718 to Elizabeth Jane Stehman.
After his death, Elizabeth married Frederick WALDER. 6 known children: 5 believed by his 1st wife, 3 sons and 3 daughters; a son by second wife, Elizabeth.
Melchior was a Preacher in the Mennonite church, serving various communities of refugees in Rhein-Hessen and the Pfalz and a weaver in the colony of Swiss Mennonite refugees twenty miles northwest of the city of Worms Griesheim (Chriessum-Kreigsheim, Alzey district), Rhein-Hessen, Germany. Melchior and his brother Christian Brenneman are thought to have settled near Germantown, near Philadelphia around 1709, due to the renewed persecution of the Mennonites [they were being forced to sign up for service in the army] in South Germany.
A 455+ year-old Bible is on display at the Allen County Museum, at 620 W Market, Lima, Ohio. It was printed in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1553 in German for Andrew Gessner. The leather bound book has an oak back, brass corners and two closing straps. It is in good condition, although one page is missing. According to the inscription on the title page, he brought it with him to America. A translation of the German Script on the left side:
This book belongs to Henrich Hanss. I bought it for 7R. in the year 1705. This book belongs to Melichior Brenneman and I bought it for 7 Gulden in the year 1715. My son, Melchior Brenneman was born in 1719, as man counts 3 weeks after Christmas, in the sign of the Ram. (If these dates don't seem correct, remember that he calendar and astrological signs have changed through the centuries!)
A line is then drawn, apparently by his son Melchior, Jr. and the record continues with his children.
Melchior after a few years removed to Stumptown [now New Danville]. On 30 Nov. 1717 he bought property from the PENNS, which was surveyed 10 Oct. 1717 and received a warrant for 500 acres in Strasburg Township [now Conestoga Twp.], Chester Co. [now Lancaster Co.], Pennsylvania. Granted him under the Quit rent of one English shilling, to be paid annually at Chester on the first day of March yearly from the first survey. On this land he built his new home. His neighbors were John Ffarrer (Forrer), Hans Moyer, John Kaigey, Martin Kendig, Benedictus Venerick (Wenrich) and Hans Burkholder. He held water rights to Conestoga and Mill Creeks. On part of this tract stands the New Danville Mennonite meetinghouse.
Melchior is believed to have married 2nd to Elizabeth Jane Stehman. Melchior was a Preacher, he probably assisted the Rev. Hans Buyrkholder in the congregation near New Danville, formerly Stumpstown. He was also a Weaver and Farmer while residing in Strasburg Township [now Conestoga Township] Chester County [now Lancaster County], Pennsylvania. Melchior registered to pay taxes of 4 shillings and six pence in 1718 in Strasburg Township [now Conestoga Township] Chester County [now Lancaster County], Pennsylvania. In 1722 his name appears among the list of settlers in Donegal Township. In 3 Dec. 1728 Melchior purchased 700 acres on the Susquehanna, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania from the Indian trader Pierre Bizaillon. This was in the hands of his son Christian before 1730. His lands were situated just northwest of the land granted to the original Pequea colony in 1709-10. The village of New Danville lies on part of his land, which extended from Conestoga and Mill Creeks (4 miles south of the city of Lancaster) to the Stone Church, or New Danville Mennonite meetinghouse (land given by his son Christian 1755), on the other side of New Danville, and some distance in the direction of Conestoga Center along the highroad. The New Danville Church deed reads Prinnaman (Brenneman) & Burkholder to the Elders & Trustees of the Mennonist Congeration; 1 Jul 1755, Stephen Prinnaman (Brenneman) & Margaret & John Burgholder, both of Conestoga, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Part being land granted to Melchor Prinaman (Brennaman) by Commissioners of Property 13 Nov 1717, on 6 Mar 1730 Melchor & Elizabeth Prinnaman (Brenneman) conveyed to Stephen Prinnamen (Christopher Brenneman).
Often the little Brennemans, children of the Mennonite emigrant, were seen playing in the most sportive and innocent manner with the little red faces [Conestoga tribe, who were barbarously murdered in 1763 by a gang of fiends called The Paxtang Boys].
In 6 Mar 1730 Melchior and Elizabeth deeded 100 acres in Strausburg Township [now Conestoga Township] Chester County [now Lancaster County], Pennsylvania. To each of his three sons, Christopher, John and Adam, in return for ten pounds sterling from each. On 26 Mar 1730 he deeded to his daughter and son-in-law, Catharine and John Steiner, 100 acres in return for sixteen pounds sterling.
Melchior died 20 Jan 1737, Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. His will undated and written in German is on file at the Lancaster courthouse. He made a will before 20 Jan 1737 in Strasburg Township [now Conestoga Township] Chester County [now Lancaster County], Pennsylvania.
Melchior Brenneman, decd. the 20th of Jany., 1737. The last will and testament of Mich. Breniman being of sound mind and understanding. Ist. it is my will that my plantation be valued at 160 acres. Item. it is my will that my wife have the third part of all my personal estate and the use and profit of my plantation until my youngest son Michael Breneman shall marry and after the marriage of my said son Michael my said wife shall have out of the profits of my plantation four pounds a year during the rest of her natural life. item if my son Melchior shall happen to dye without lawful issue then it is my will that my sons Adam and Christian shall be heirs to my plantation and land. Item. it is my will that before any division be made of my personal estate my son Melichor shall first take out of the same the weaver's loom and tackle, my Bible and my new chest. Witnesses: Michael Shank, Hans Coyle. (Caigo), Peter Gutt, Ernst Nine, Adam and Christian Brenneman.
His place of burial is unknown, he probably was interred on his own farm, it is possible that the cemetery at New Danville church goes back to an original burying ground of the Brennemans. Elizabeth, his widow, survived him. She may have married 2nd Oct 1746, PA to Frederick WALDER.
20 Nov 1982, a newspaper article in Lancaster titled, "Diversity is the password in Brenneman Country". The original 1,000 acre tract of this 265 year old farm has dwindled to 200 acres which the brothers, Chris & Paul Brenneman operate as a dairy (Guernsey's) & produce (especially apple orchards & Rhode Island Reds) farm.
still more!
Much of the information about the Breneman family is from the book: A History of the Descendants of Abraham Breneman by Charles D. Breneman, published by the author in Elida, Ohio in 1939.
Melchior Breniman, "The Pioneer" (his father is called "The Exile") spelled his name this way in his will according to the court records of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
He arrived in the U.S. sometime between 1709 and 1713, according to tradition; the first firm evidence is his purchase of land in Conestoga Township, Lancaster County, on February 8, 1717. At that time it was Strasburg Township in Chester County and was taken from it in 1729.
His second wife was named Elizabeth; according to Charles D. Breneman, she was probably the mother of Melchior Jr. and no one else.
He bought 500 acres from the Penns. Within a few years he owned that plus other farms of 200 acres, 90 acres, 125 acres, 700 acres. The last one he bought from the Indian trader Pierre Bezillon on 3 December 1728. These farms according to research by Horace Haldeman.
The village of New Danville is built on part of these holdings.
He died 20 Jan 1737 and his will was probated 2 April 1737.
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Migration
In about 1710, Melchior's sons, Christian and Melchior, immigrated with their families to America. Arriving in Philadelphia, they probably stayed with friends in Germantown for a period until land was secured and cleared. By 1715, Melchior "the pioneer" had secured warrants for 500 acres of land from Willam Penn at what amounted to 32 cents per acre. This unsettled wilderness was in an area soon to become known as Conestoga Township of Lancaster County. New settlers were arriving; German farmers for the most part, with their horses, cattle, and hogs needing to be fenced off from the corn fields of the local Indians. This was an era of peace and harmony where little red faces and little white faces played with one another in the neighboring wigwams. Melchior continued adding acreage to his properties; first lots of 200 acres, then 90, 125, and then 700 acres along the Susquehanna River from a famous French Indian trader. Lands were set aside for a Mennonite Church, the New Danville Mennonite Church. His will, witnessed by Michael Shank, divided his far flung lands among five sons, leaving his son Melchior (III) with the homestead lands in Conestoga Township near the town of New Danville.
From: Iman Family Notes http://www.imanfamily.net/friends/brenShank.htm
• Melchior imigrates to the US from Bern, Switzerland: Cir 1713-1714.
• Melchior acquires property in the new world:
Melchior (The Pioneer) married Unknown wife of (Melchior the Pioneer Breneman) before 1693.
+ 19 M i. Christopher Stephen Breneman was born in 1693 in Greisheim, Rhein-Hessen, Germany and died in 1758 at age 65.
Christopher Stephen married Elizabeth.
+ 20 M ii. Christian Breneman was born in 1695 and died in Jul 1757 at age 62.
Christian married Susanna (d. 1757).
+ 21 M iii. John Breneman was born about 1698 in Greisheim, Rhein-Hessen, Germany and died before 1747.
John married someone. (d. 1757)
+ 22 M iv. Adam Breneman was born in 1700 in Greisheim, Rhein-Hessen, Germany and died on 17 Oct 1760 at age 60.
Adam married Mary.
Melchior (The Pioneer) next married Elizabeth Jane Stehman about 1686 in USA. Elizabeth Jane was born in 1670.
General Notes: Marriage.
+ 23 M i. Melchior Breneman Jr. was born in Aug 1718 in New Danville, PA, died on 19 Apr 1794 in New Danville, PA at age 75, and was buried in New Danville Mennonite Church.
Melchior married Anna Good (d. 31 Dec 1800) about 1738.
+ 24 F ii. Catherine Breneman was born in 1705 in Griesheim, Starkeburg, Hessen, Germany.
Catherine married Johann Stoner (d. 28 May 1769) about 1725 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
16. Anna Breneman (Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 29 Oct 1665 in Ober Diessbach, Buchalter, Canton, Bern, Switzerland.
17. Abraham Breneman (Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1670 in Steffisburg, Switzerland.
18. Barbara Breneman (Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 8 May 1670 in Ober Diessbach, Buchalter, Canton, Bern, Switzerland.
Eighth Generation 19. Christopher Stephen Breneman (Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1693 in Greisheim, Rhein-Hessen, Germany and died in 1758 at age 65.
Christopher Stephen married Elizabeth.
+ 25 F i. Elizabeth Breneman was born about 1727 and died in 1766 about age 39.
Elizabeth married John Leaman (d. 1759).
+ 26 M ii. Abraham Breneman was born before 1730.
Abraham married Barbara.
Abraham next married Mary Shank.
20. Christian Breneman (Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1695 and died in Jul 1757 at age 62.
Christian married Susanna. Susanna was born in 1699 and died in 1757 at age 58.
+ 27 F i. Maria Breneman was born before 1725.
+ 28 M ii. Rev. Melchior Breneman 2nd was born on 18 May 1726 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and died on 6 Dec 1809 in Donegal Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa. at age 83.
Melchior married Ann Snavely (d. After 1809).
+ 29 M iii. Adam Breneman was born in 1733 and died in 1783 at age 50.
+ 30 M iv. Christian Breneman was born in 1735 and died in 1771 at age 36.
+ 31 F v. Veronica Breneman was born in 1738 and died in 1784 at age 46.
Veronica married Rudolph Herr.
21. John Breneman (Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1698 in Greisheim, Rhein-Hessen, Germany and died before 1747.
+ 32 F i. Catherine Breneman .
Catherine married John Burkholder.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 9)
+ 33 F ii. Ann Breneman was born in 1738 and died in 1784 at age 46.
Ann married Johannes Burkholder (d. 1800).
Ann next married Johannes Burkholder.
22. Adam Breneman (Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1700 in Greisheim, Rhein-Hessen, Germany and died on 17 Oct 1760 at age 60.
+ 34 M i. Issac Breneman was born in 1730 and died in 1804 at age 74.
Issac married Veronica Forrer.
+ 35 F ii. Magdalena Breneman was born about 1732.
Magdalena married Henry Reedt.
+ 36 F iii. Eve Breneman was born before 1735.
+ 37 M iv. Adam Breneman was born before 1737 and died in 1778.
+ 38 M v. Henry Breneman was born before 1740 and died in 1815.
Henry married Margaret Bowman.
+ 39 F vi. Anna Breneman was born before 1742.
+ 40 M vii. John Breneman was born before 1744 and died in 1818.
+ 41 F viii. Barbara Breneman was born before 1747.
Barbara married Rev. John Jacob Burkholder.
+ 42 F ix. Maria Breneman was born before 1750.
+ 43 F x. Elizabeth Breneman .
23. Melchior Breneman Jr. (Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in Aug 1718 in New Danville, PA, died on 19 Apr 1794 in New Danville, PA at age 75, and was buried in New Danville Mennonite Church.
General Notes: Melchior's occupation: Farmer and Weaver. He resided New Danville, PA. At 26 years of age Melchior became the father of Abraham Breneman Lancaster Co., PA, 12/3/1744. At 33 years of age Melchior became the father of Elizabeth Brenneman 1751 or 1758. At 36 years of age Melchior became the father of David Brenneman ca. 1754.
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Was a farmer, weaver and preacher. He was born on the old homestead of his father's farm in 1718 and died at the same place on April 19, 1794. His will was written in 1786 and for some reason his son Abraham is not mentioned. He may have given Abraham his portion before his death.
Melchior and Ann's graves are marked by slate slabs, initialed and dated. *****
Melchior III had been born 1718 and was only 18 when his father died. When married, he was to receive the original 160 acre plantation and would be a prominent citizen of Conestoga all of his life. Melchior was a prosperous farmer who lived his entire life on his father's land. He was a man of deep religious fervor and untiring love for manual labor and thrift.
more from Gerberich:
MELCHIOR BRENNEMAN, JR. was born on the old homestead farm of his father near New Danville, Lancaster Co., Pa., in August, 1718, and died at the same place, Apr. 19, 1794. He long survived his elder brothers, all of whom died thirty years or more before him. He married Ann Good, b. in 1722, d. in 1800, aged 78 years 3 mos. and 10 days. She was a daughter of Jacob Good of Conestoga, who was a son of Peter Good, an immigrant to Lancaster County in 1715.
Melchior, Jr., and wife had 13 children, of whom eleven survived them: Peter, Melchior, Abraham, Isaac, Margaret, Rudolph, David, Elizabeth, Jacob, Eve, Ann, John and Henry. The parents are buried at New Danville Mennonite Church, their graves marked by slate slabs, initialed and dated.
Melchior, Jr., was a prosperous landholder and left his children at his decease well established in life. The old Brenneman homestead, as will be seen from the annexed will, went to his youngest son Henry. A portion of the original grant, together with some contiguous land, "Melchior had previously deeded to his son Jacob. There is on file at Lancaster, Pa., a deed bearing date Jan. 25, 1793, in which Melchior, Jr., certified to the correctness of his father's signature to a document of the year 1717, saying that he had often seen him write his name and knew the writing to be his father's.
This certification was of great value to the historian in working out the relationship of this branch of the family, as Melchior survived his brothers so long that it had been believed that he belonged to a later generation.
WILL OF MIELCHIOR BRENNEMAN, JR. 1786 In the Name of God Amen. This twenty- first day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six Melchior Brenneman the elder of Conestoga Township Lancaster County and 'state of Pennsylvania, yeoman, being at present sick and weak in body nevertheless of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding - thanks be to God - calling unto mind the mortality of my body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say, Principally and first of all I recommend my soul into the hands of God, who gave it me, and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a Christian-like and decent manner; and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life, I give, devise and dispose of the same as follows, in the following manner and form.
Imprimis, it is my will and I do order in the first place that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid off and satisfied as soon as conveniently may be after my decease.
Item, I give and bequeath unto my son Henry Brenneman, his heirs and assigns, all my plantation and tract of land situated in Conestoga Township, Lancaster County, aforesaid, adjoining to the lands of Jacob Brenneman, Adam Brenneman, deceased, Jacob Stoner and John Borgholder, containing about 125 acres and the allowance of roads, be the same more or less. To be holden by him the said Henry Brenneman his heirs and assigns forever.
Item, it is my will and I do hereby order and direct that my saict son Henry Brenneman shall pay for the aforesaid plantation and tract of land the sum of 925 pounds gold or silver money that is to say in the first place, that the said Henry shall retain in his hands out of the afore--said sum of money the sum of 200 pounds and the remainder he shall pay in yearly payments as follows to wit: One year after my decease the sum of 40 pounds and then yearly and every year the sum of 40' pounds till the said sum is paid.
Item, I give unto each of my children the sum of 200 pounds. For that reason I allow my said son Henry 200 pounds out of the aforesaid land.
Item, I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Ann my bed and bedding, spinning wheel, chest, table, and all my household goods and furniture and also my putter (sic) and iron pots and kettles, bags, barrels and dresser together with all my linen cloth and books. I give and bequeath unto my said wife Ann the choice of all my cows, a horse or mare. I do hereby order and direct that my said wife Ann. shall have one third part of all my house and buildings and garden and water, bake oven and cellar during her life. It is my will that my son. Henry shall deliver unto my said wife Ann, over and above that what he is to pay for the said land yearly and every year during her life as many apples as she stands in need, two barrels of good cider, five gallons of good liquor and keep her a horse or mare and a cow sufficient summer and winter and deliver unto my said wife yearly three wagon loads of good hay and second crop and in the barn for to feed said creatures and shall also feed them at all times when she shall order and direct.
Item, it is my further will that my son Henry shall deliver unto my said wife yearly and every year during her life, twelve bushels of good and merchantable wheat, five bushels of rye and two bushels of Indian corn and deliver the same to the mill and the meal and bran back to her again and to give her firewood sufficient when she shall think proper and cut the same for her as she shall order or direct and deliver unto her fifteen pounds of heckled flax and ten pounds yearly as aforesaid.
Item, it is my will and I do hereby order and direct that my said son Henry shall deliver unto my said wife yearly during her life one hundred and fifty pounds of good hog meat and one hundred pounds of good beef.
Item, I do further give and bequeath unto my said wife Ann the sum of 100 pounds gold or silver money of Pennsylvania to be paid within one year after my decease and a stove in my house. Item, I give and bequeath unto all my children all the money arising out of my lands and personal estate what is not heretofore given and bequeathed unto my said wife and son Henry. That is to say, Melchior Brenneman, Isaac, David, Jacob, John, Henry Brenneman, Margaret the wife of Peter Stouffer, Ann the wife of John Horst, Elizabeth the wife of Henry Road, Eve the wife of John Bowman, and my grandchildren, the children of my eldest son Peter Brenneman, deceased, that is to say Melchior, John and Barbara to be equally divided between them share and share alike.
Item, it is my will that my said grandchildren the heirs of my said son Peter Brenneman deceased, that is to say Melchior, John and Barbara shall have no more of my estate than together one equal share with one of the rest of my children.
Item, I give and bequeath unto my eldest son Peter Brenneman's children, that is to say, Melchior, John and Barbara, the sum of five shillings over and above their equal share together with one of the rest of my children, for their father's or their first birth right.
Item, it is my further will that provided that either of my children have received money or goods more than the other, said child or children shall refund the same to my estate.
Item, it is my further will that the money arising out of all my lands shall be paid to all my children as they succeed each other in age. And lastly I do hereby nominate, appoint and constitute my son Jacob Brenneman and my son in law Peter Stouffer executors of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking, disannulling and making void all former and other will or wills and executors by me heretofore made, ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I the said Melchior Brenneman the elder have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written. MELCHIOR BRENNEMAN
Witnesses: John Borgholder Jacob Stoner
Probated September 13, 1794.
From Charles D. Breneman's book on the Brennemans:
TRADITION versus FACTS
Tradition is ever an unsafe guide. Captain John R Brenneman of Philadelphia, b. Mar. 5, 1842, relates the following to his nephew, the Rev. George Elmer Brenneman, D.D., of Pittsburgh, Pa.
The information given us is that Melchior Brenneman, who was of the landed estate class of Bavaria, Germany, and who was possessed of an estate of 36,000 acres was on the losing side of one of the movements in the Thirty Years War. He fled to Switzerland where he died and was buried near Lake Constance.
The Thirty Years War was from 1618-1648. It was his three grandsons who came to America, by the kindly offer and solicitation of William Penn, and were possessed Of landed estates in Lancaster County, Pa.; Melchior and Christian coming in 1709 and Christopher in 1719. Captain Brenneman moreover related that the Brenneman family employed and sent the Attorney General, who served under President Johnson, to go to Germany and lay claim to the ancestral estate. This was easily done, but the inheritance was cut off by the fact that the estate was confiscated by the government. This statement cannot be confirmed but if it is true then Melchior the Exile that was born near Bern, Switzerland, in 1631 or 1632, and became the refugee wag.-the son of the Melchior of Bavaria.
Another tradition that many still well remember was this, and came from what seemed to be an unquestionable source, that we were the descendants of Christian Brenemann, who had come to America between 1709 and 1713, and had settled near Germantown, Pa. This statement had been handed down from the grandsons of the first pioneers that landed in America.
But after a more complete investigation we found that his brother, Melchior Brenemann, who came over at the same time left a will that was probated April 2, 1737, in the Courts of Lancaster Co., Pa., that recorded the names of his children, those of which he had not already transferred lands to in his lifetime, were given their allotments.
In this instrument he wills his old homestead of 160 acres to his youngest son Melchior, Jr., (1718-1794). There is also a document on record, signed by Melchior, Jr., bearing date of 1793 (one year before the latter's death) as a voucher for the genuineness of the signature of his father, saying that he had often seen his father write his name when he was a boy. Hence since this Melchior, Jr., was the father of Abraham Breneman our progenitor, we accept the established fact that we are the descendants of Melchior Brenimann the Pioneer that had settled in Conestoga, Lancaster Co., Pa., soon after arriving in America.
Melchior married Anna Good, daughter of Peter Good and Margaret Goetha, about 1738. Anna was born on 21 Sep 1722 in Martic Twp, Lanc Co, PA and died on 31 Dec 1800 in Lancaster Co. PA at age 78.
+ 44 M i. Peter Breneman was born about 1739 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
+ 45 M ii. Melchior Breneman was born about 1740 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
Melchior married Susan Bucher.
+ 46 M iii. Abraham Breneman was born on 3 Dec 1744 in New Danville, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, died on 8 Mar 1815 in Linville Creek, Rockingham County, Virginia at age 70, and was buried in Lindale Cemetery.
Abraham married Marie Reiff (d. 29 Mar 1788) in 1769 in Lancaster, PA.
Abraham next married Magdalena Shank (d. 31 May 1851).
+ 47 M iv. Isaac Breneman was born about 1746 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
+ 48 F v. Margaret Breneman was born about 1747 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
Margaret married Peter Stauffer.
+ 49 M vi. Henry Breneman was born on 2 Nov 1748 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and died in 1827 in Rockingham County, Virginia at age 79.
Henry married Veronica Hackman.
+ 50 M vii. Rudolph Breneman was born about 1749 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
+ 51 M viii. Jacob Breneman was born on 16 Mar 1753 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and died on 8 Jun 1838 at age 85.
Jacob married Anna Mayer.
Jacob next married Barbara Resh.
+ 52 M ix. David Breneman was born in 1754 and died in 1820 at age 66.
David married Unknown.
David next married Unknown.
+ 53 F x. Ann Breneman was born on 9 Apr 1755 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and died on 24 Feb 1832 at age 76.
+ 54 F xi. Eve Breneman was born in 1757 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and died in Dec 1824 at age 67.
+ 55 F xii. Elizabeth Breneman was born in 1758, died in 1835 in Rockingham County, Virginia at age 77, and was buried in Rhodes Cemetary, Broadway, VA.
Elizabeth married Henry Rhoades.
+ 56 M xiii. John Breneman was born on 10 Mar 1763 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and died on 14 Oct 1827 at age 64.
John married Catharine Bertgthold.
24. Catherine Breneman (Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1705 in Griesheim, Starkeburg, Hessen, Germany. Another name for Catherine was Catren.
Catherine married Johann Stoner, son of Johannes Hans Steiner and Anna Brenneman, about 1725 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Johann was born about 1705 and died on 28 May 1769 in franklin, PA about age 64.
+ 57 F i. Elizabeth Stoner was born in 1723.
+ 58 F ii. Magdalena Stoner was born in 1725 in Conestoga, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Magdalena married Michael Baughman Jr.
+ 59 M iii. Abraham Stoner was born about 1730 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Abraham married Anna Kauffman aby 1750.
+ 60 M iv. John Stoner was born about 1730 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, died on 8 Jul 1774 in Fredericks County, Maryland about age 44, and was buried in Wolfe Cemetery, Union Bridge, Carroll County, Maryland.
+ 61 F v. Mary Ann Stoner was born on 5 Apr 1731 in Merion, Franklin County, Pennsylvania and died between 1797 and 1800 in Antietam, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Mary Ann married John Price about 1746.
+ 62 M vi. Jacob Stoner was born on 10 Mar 1732 in Germany.
Jacob married Magdalena in 1754 in Frederick County Maryland.
Jacob next married Autrain Ferguson about 1774 in Fairfield Co, Ohio.
+ 63 F vii. Barbara Stoner was born in Dec 1732.
+ 64 M viii. David Stoner was born in 1733 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
+ 65 F ix. Eve Stoner was born on 25 Dec 1734.
+ 66 M x. Christian Stoner was born in 1735 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 67 F xi. Catherine Stoner was born in 1736 in Pennsylvania.
Catherine married Benjamin Wissler.
+ 68 F xii. Agnes Stoner was born in 1736 in Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Agnes married Daniel Arnold in 1749 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Ninth Generation 25. Elizabeth Breneman (Christopher Stephen Breneman19, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1727 and died in 1766 about age 39.
Elizabeth married John Leaman. John died in 1759 in Lampeter Township, Lancaster Co, PA.
26. Abraham Breneman (Christopher Stephen Breneman19, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born before 1730.
Abraham married Barbara.
Abraham next married Mary Shank.
27. Maria Breneman (Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born before 1725.
28. Rev. Melchior Breneman 2nd (Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 18 May 1726 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and died on 6 Dec 1809 in Donegal Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa. at age 83.
General Notes: Very early in life he was ordained a Mennonite minister. He organized the congregation and preached the first sermons in Good's Meeting House, the oldest house of worship of his sect in Donegal. He was a religious writer who composed numerous books and pamphlets some of which are still preserved. He also became quite a large landlord. To the original acreage he'd inherited, which included not only the homestead but 300 acres back from the river in Donegal, Reverent Melchior added 310 acres along the Susquehanna and a number of smaller plots in Donegal leading to over 950 acres. He ran a grist mill at Ridgeville, operated a distillery at Locust Grove, had an interest in a ferry which transported people across to the York County side. During the Revolutionary War he assisted in transporting supplies to Washington's army and his wagons carried military stores to the victors at Monmouth Court House.
A Mennonite for War? This was a Mennonite of quite a different stripe. Deeply religious, his support of war was very unusual. All of Melchior's sons served in the militia, which is a striking contrast to the rigid Mennonite attitude of non-participation in warfare. They were probably estranged from their church on this account, for most of them were married by Lutheran or Reformed ministers, and their children generally associated with other Protestant sects. One of the most loyal of Mennonites produced descendants, 90% of whom were no longer associated with his church.
The Reverend Melchior resided in a large stone house on property which he had bought from an Englishman. On the property were a log house, a small, and one large stone house which were still standing in 1895, with the stone houses being occupied.
He'd have been about 45 when he met Ulrich Eyman and his wife Maria, newly arriving immigrants from the Rheinland. Little is known for certain of the relationship between Eyman and Brenneman, though it was one of trust. Ulrich Eyman died within a year or so of arriving, and in the absence of a will, Melchior played an important role with the widow in settling the estate matters of what seems to be a merchant.
Melchior transferred a number of his main properties to a son-in-law in 1784. Retiring from active life he divided over 800 acres of farms among his sons and sons-in-law, and moved from the large to the small stone house where he resided until his last days. He lived a life of humility with few worldly goods as he watched his children and grandchildren prosper with the lands he had made ready for them. He wrote his will at the age of 83, together with his 77 year old wife in 1806. The unique will was witnessed by Abraham Brenneman, the husband of Magdalena Eyman Shank.
From: Iman Family Notes http://www.imanfamily.net/friends/brenShank.htm
Melchior married Ann Snavely, daughter of Jacob Snavely and Veronica. Ann was born in 1730 in Lampeter Township, Lancaster Co, PA and died after 1809.
+ 69 F i. Veronica Breneman .
+ 70 M ii. John Breneman .
+ 71 F iii. Catharine Breneman .
+ 72 M iv. Christian Breneman .
+ 73 M v. Henry Breneman .
+ 74 F vi. Mary Breneman .
+ 75 M vii. Jacob Breneman .
+ 76 F viii. Ann Breneman .
+ 77 F ix. Elizabeth Breneman .
+ 78 F x. Barbara Breneman .
+ 79 F xi. Susanna Breneman .
29. Adam Breneman (Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1733 and died in 1783 at age 50.
30. Christian Breneman (Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1735 and died in 1771 at age 36.
31. Veronica Breneman (Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1738 and died in 1784 at age 46.
Veronica married Rudolph Herr.
32. Catherine Breneman (John Breneman21, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
Catherine married John Burkholder.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 9)
33. Ann Breneman (John Breneman21, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1738 and died in 1784 at age 46.
Ann married Johannes Burkholder. Johannes was born in 1735 and died in 1800 at age 65.
Ann next married Johannes Burkholder.
34. Issac Breneman (Adam Breneman22, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1730 and died in 1804 at age 74.
Issac married Veronica Forrer.
35. Magdalena Breneman (Adam Breneman22, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1732.
Magdalena married Henry Reedt.
36. Eve Breneman (Adam Breneman22, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born before 1735.
37. Adam Breneman (Adam Breneman22, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born before 1737 and died in 1778.
38. Henry Breneman (Adam Breneman22, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born before 1740 and died in 1815.
Henry married Margaret Bowman.
39. Anna Breneman (Adam Breneman22, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born before 1742.
40. John Breneman (Adam Breneman22, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born before 1744 and died in 1818.
41. Barbara Breneman (Adam Breneman22, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born before 1747.
Barbara married Rev. John Jacob Burkholder.
42. Maria Breneman (Adam Breneman22, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born before 1750.
43. Elizabeth Breneman (Adam Breneman22, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
44. Peter Breneman (Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1739 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
45. Melchior Breneman (Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1740 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
Melchior married Susan Bucher.
46. Abraham Breneman (Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 3 Dec 1744 in New Danville, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, died on 8 Mar 1815 in Linville Creek, Rockingham County, Virginia at age 70, and was buried in Lindale Cemetery. The cause of his death was Camp Fever.
General Notes: Abraham Brenneman, third son of Melchior and Anna Good Brenneman, was born in Lancaster Co., PA.
Abraham moved with his first wife near Edom, Rockingham Co. Virginia, and settled on Linville Creek about 1770 where he lived until his death March 8, 1815 at the age of 70 years, 3 months and 5 days. He was the father of 16 children and 111 grandchildren.
He owned in a single tract, about 800 acres of land on Linville Creek. The copy of his deeds and will were destroyed during the Civil War when the armies of Sheridan made their raid through the Shenandoah Valley and the courthouse at Harrisonburg was destroyed by fire. The records were so badly burnt that they could not be read.
He donated the ground for the Brenneman's cemetery a short distance north of Edom, which became the most used for burial purposes of the early settlers of the community for many years. In 1898 a church was built on the ground and was name the Lindale Church, and the cemetery is now known by that name. In 1826, a church was built on another part of the estate that had belonged to him in his lifetime, and was named the Breneman's Church, and a cemetery was laid out there and goes by the name of the Breneman's Cemetery.
Abraham Breneman, the progenitor of this large family that will be recorded in this history, has been described by his youngest son David Breneman of Cairo, Ohio, as being a tall, slender man, smooth shaved, and of a robust constitution, highly respected by the church of his choice and by his neighbors as well. It is said that he was often seen leading a funeral procession with the corpse of a child resting on the saddle before him. He died of camp fever which he contracted by coming in contact with the soldiers who had just returned from the War of 1812. He and his first wife are buried in Lindale Cemetery. He and both of his wives were Mennonites.
additional notes found on the internet:
Melchior's son Abraham Brenneman may have met the Eyman family in these early years. If so, he'd have met Magdalena Eyman, about ten years older than himself and the mother of his second wife. In 1763 Abaham wasn't quite 20 years old. He had yet to make his way in the world. By 1770 he had moved to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Abraham had been born on the family homestead that his father had inherited from his grandfather. He was the third of thirteen children, and therefore among those expected to find property elsewhere. In this family, as in so many of German stock it seems that it was often the youngest son who inherited the homestead. Abraham and his older brothers Peter and Melchior visited Donegal and Derry Townships in the northwest where ancestral lands were in the hands of cousins. The brothers seem to have settled there in 1768 though Abraham, perhaps wanting more land, went to Virginia. They seem to have lived a short time in Page and Augusta counties before settling on a farm four miles below New Market, near Pennypacker's Mill on Smith Creek. Ultimately, Brenneman wound up with an 800 acre tract of land near Linville Creek. About 1769 it's thought that Abraham had married the mother of his first eight children.
Their home at Edom in Rockingham County was in an area with farmland of the highest quality and deepest loam. As committed Mennonites, the Brennemans provided lands for the Lindale Mennonite church and cemetery.
There seems to be some disagreements among Brenneman genealogists about the first wife of Abraham. The quite comprehensive 1938 genealogy by Albert Gerberich suggested that Abraham's first wife was Barbara and that she died about 1777. More recent work by Helen Harness suggests that the first wife was Maria Reiff, who lived until 1788. By 1790, Abraham had married Magdalena Shank, the daughter of Adam Shank and Magdalena Eyman, who had also moved to Rockingham from the Lancaster area. Abraham produced an unusual number of Brennemans, with 8 children by each of two wives. All tolled, he seems to have had 111 grandchildren. On census and tax records between 1758 and 1792 Abraham is shown as owning a dwelling and 3 other houses as well as 6 horses. In 1775 he served in the Shenandoah Valley militia in Captain Jacob Holeman's company. (It's thought that most of his brothers served in the militia, in striking contrast to the rigid Mennonite attitude of non-participation in warfare. In about 1800, Abraham built a stone burr gristmill, Turner's Mill, which was still in operation in 1976. The solid brick walls measure 22 inches and are 5 bricks thick. Near the mill today stands a gorgeous old old brick residence. It was likely built by Melchior, a son of Abraham, in about 1847
During early days in Rockingham, Mennonite church services were often held in the Brenneman home. Abraham developed a family cemetery just north of Edom which was used by many early settlers and which became known as the Lindale Mennonite Cemetery. On another part of his estate, two miles southwest of Edom, a church was built in 1826 named the Brenneman church and also houses a Brenneman cemetery.
Abraham was a hard-working and prominent farmer of the community. A quote from his youngest son says that "he was a tall, slender man, smooth-shaved, and of a robust constitution… He was highly respected by the church and by his neighbors… He was at times seen leading a funeral procession on horseback with the corpse of a child resting in the saddletree before him". Abraham died at his homestead at the age of 70 years in 1815. It's believed that he died of typhus caused by coming into contact with soldiers returning from the war of 1812.
From: Iman Family Notes http://www.imanfamily.net/friends/brenShank.htm
Abraham married Marie Reiff, daughter of John Reiff and Anna Garber, in 1769 in Lancaster, PA. Marriage status: married. Marie was born on 29 Jul 1746 in Lancaster Co. PA and died on 29 Mar 1788 in Rockingham County, Virginia at age 41.
+ 80 F i. Magdalena Breneman was born on 6 Dec 1770 and died on 20 Aug 1851 at age 80.
Magdalena married Frederick Rodes (d. 21 Jun 1847).
+ 81 F ii. Elizabeth Breneman was born on 22 Feb 1773 and died in May 1815 at age 42.
Elizabeth married Michael Miller.
+ 82 M iii. Melchior Breneman was born on 11 May 1775 and died on 22 Apr 1828 at age 52.
Melchior married Elizabeth Burkholder (d. 28 Sep 1831).
+ 83 F iv. Frances Fanny Breneman was born on 18 Oct 1777 in Edom, Virginia and died on 21 Apr 1837 at age 59.
Frances Fanny married John Landes (d. 4 Feb 1846).
+ 84 F v. Anna Barbara Breneman was born on 13 Jan 1780 and died on 25 Mar 1845 at age 65.
Anna Barbara married Jacob Hildebrand (d. 14 Feb 1862).
+ 85 M vi. Daniel Breneman was born on 24 Mar 1782 and died in 1870 at age 88.
Daniel married Anna Burkholder (d. 1865).
+ 86 M vii. Abraham Breneman Jr. was born on 10 Apr 1785 in Edom, Virginia and died in 1843 in Augusta Co., VA at age 58.
Abraham married Elizabeth Hartman (d. Apr 1872).
+ 87 F viii. Eve Margaret Breneman was born on 22 Mar 1788 and died infancy.
Abraham next married Magdalena Shank, daughter of Adam Shank and Magdalena Eyeman. Magdalena was born on 22 Dec 1768 and died on 31 May 1851 in Fairfield Co. Ohio at age 82.
+ 88 M i. Henry Brenneman was born on 1 Nov 1791 in Edom, Virginia, died on 24 Aug 1866 in Fairfield Co. Ohio at age 74, and was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bremen, Ohio.
Henry married Barbara Beery (d. 28 Mar 1838) on 8 Aug 1815 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA.
Henry next married Esther Good (d. 27 Oct 1841) on 6 Oct 1840 in Bremen, Ohio.
Henry next married Anna Rhodehefer (d. 17 Aug 1859) on 27 Jul 1843.
+ 89 M ii. Christian Breneman was born on 17 Jul 1793 in Edom, Rockingham Co, VA, died on 9 Dec 1859 in Rockingham Co, VA at age 66, and was buried in Lindale cemetery, Rockingham Co, VA.
Christian married Anna Shank (d. 17 Jan 1867).
+ 90 M iii. John Breneman was born in 1795 and died on 10 Apr 1867 at age 72.
John married Elizabeth Stemen.
John next married Elizabeth Beery.
John next married Nancy Grove.
+ 91 M iv. Jacob Breneman was born on 6 Oct 1796 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA, died on 1 Jan 1865 in Elida, Ohio at age 68, and was buried on 4 Jan 1865 in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
Jacob married Mary Beery (d. Oct 1832).
Jacob next married Caroline Ogden (d. 4 Oct 1900) in 1836 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
+ 92 F v. Mary Breneman was born in 1798.
Mary married Joseph Beery (d. 15 Apr 1841).
+ 93 F vi. Susan Breneman was born on 18 Nov 1799 and died on 18 Aug 1807 at age 7.
+ 94 F vii. Catherine Breneman was born feb2 1802 and died on 7 Mar 1865 at age 63.
+ 95 M viii. David Breneman was born on 14 May 1805 and died on 4 Sep 1892 at age 87.
David married Catherine Moyer (d. 19 Sep 1878).
47. Isaac Breneman (Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1746 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
48. Margaret Breneman (Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1747 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
Margaret married Peter Stauffer.
49. Henry Breneman (Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 2 Nov 1748 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and died in 1827 in Rockingham County, Virginia at age 79.
Henry married Veronica Hackman. Veronica was born on 10 Feb 1767.
+ 96 M i. Adam Brenneman was born on 21 Jun 1789 in Lancaster Co. PA.
Adam married Nancy Eyeman on 18 Jun 1791 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 97 M ii. Melchior Breneman was born on 23 Dec 1790 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 98 M iii. Henry Breneman was born in 1793 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 99 F iv. Veronica Breneman was born on 11 Dec 1796 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 100 F v. Elizabeth Breneman was born about 1798 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 101 M vi. Benjamin Breneman was born on 4 Nov 1801 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 102 F vii. Eve Breneman was born on 21 Jul 1805 in Lancaster Co. PA.
50. Rudolph Breneman (Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1749 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.
51. Jacob Breneman (Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 16 Mar 1753 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and died on 8 Jun 1838 at age 85.
Jacob married Anna Mayer.
Jacob next married Barbara Resh.
52. David Breneman (Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1754 and died in 1820 at age 66.
David married Unknown.
David next married Unknown.
53. Ann Breneman (Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 9 Apr 1755 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and died on 24 Feb 1832 at age 76.
54. Eve Breneman (Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1757 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and died in Dec 1824 at age 67.
55. Elizabeth Breneman (Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1758, died in 1835 in Rockingham County, Virginia at age 77, and was buried in Rhodes Cemetary, Broadway, VA.
Elizabeth married Henry Rhoades.
56. John Breneman (Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Mar 1763 in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and died on 14 Oct 1827 at age 64.
John married Catharine Bertgthold.
57. Elizabeth Stoner (Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1723.
58. Magdalena Stoner (Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1725 in Conestoga, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Magdalena married Michael Baughman Jr. Michael was born in 1723 in Manheim, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
+ 103 M i. John Baughman was born in 1745.
+ 104 M ii. Jacob Baughman was born in 1747.
+ 105 F iii. Magdalena Baughman was born in 1749.
+ 106 M iv. Christian Baughman was born in 1751.
59. Abraham Stoner (Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1730 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Abraham married Anna Kauffman aby 1750. Anna was born in Franklin Co. PA.
+ 107 M i. David Stoner was born on 13 Nov 1767 in Franklin Co. PA.
+ 108 F ii. Catherine Stoner was born on 9 Nov 1768 in Franklin Co. PA.
+ 109 F iii. Elizabeth Stoner was born on 24 May 1772 in Franklin Co. PA.
+ 110 M iv. Michael Stoner was born on 10 Aug 1774 in Franklin Co. PA.
+ 111 M v. John Stoner was born about 1777 in Franklin Co. PA.
+ 112 F vi. Rebecca Stoner was born about 1784 in Franklin Co. PA.
+ 113 F vii. Susannah Stoner was born about 1787 in Franklin Co. PA.
60. John Stoner (Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1730 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, died on 8 Jul 1774 in Fredericks County, Maryland about age 44, and was buried in Wolfe Cemetery, Union Bridge, Carroll County, Maryland.
John married Annah Light. Annah was born in 1734 in Conestoga Valley, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
+ 114 F i. Catherine Stoner was born in 1753.
+ 115 F ii. Anna Stoner was born in 1756.
Anna married Samuel Danner on 10 Jun 1777.
+ 116 M iii. John Stoner was born on 12 Jan 1759.
+ 117 F iv. David Stoner was born on 13 Sep 1760.
+ 118 M v. Jacob Stoner was born in 1762.
+ 119 F vi. Susannah H. Stoner was born on 7 Dec 1764 in Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
+ 120 M vii. Daniel Stoner was born on 19 May 1770 in Frederick MA.
+ 121 M viii. Daniel Stoner was born on 23 May 1773.
61. Mary Ann Stoner (Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 5 Apr 1731 in Merion, Franklin County, Pennsylvania and died between 1797 and 1800 in Antietam, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Mary Ann married John Price about 1746. John was born between 1724 and 1725 in Indiana Creek, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
+ 122 F i. Hannah Price was born bet 1745 adn 1750.
+ 123 M ii. Daniel Price was born in 1748.
+ 124 F iii. Catherine Price was born in 1752.
+ 125 F iv. Elizabeth Price was born in 1752.
+ 126 F v. Susanna Price was born in 1761.
+ 127 M vi. Abram Price was born in 1764.
+ 128 M vii. Jacob Price was born in 1765.
+ 129 M viii. John Price was born in Jan 1765.
62. Jacob Stoner (Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Mar 1732 in Germany.
Jacob married Magdalena in 1754 in Frederick County Maryland. Magdalena was born about 1732.
+ 130 M i. John Stoner .
+ 131 M ii. David Stoner .
+ 132 F iii. Marian Stoner .
+ 133 F iv. Catherina Stoner .
+ 134 F v. Rebecca Stoner .
+ 135 F vi. Sarah Stoner .
+ 136 M vii. Samuel Stoner .
+ 137 M viii. Isaac Stoner .
+ 138 M ix. Abraham Stoner .
Jacob next married Autrain Ferguson about 1774 in Fairfield Co, Ohio. Autrain was born on 21 Sep 1735 in Germany.
+ 139 F i. Agnes Stoner .
+ 140 F ii. Susanna Stoner .
+ 141 F iii. Elizabeth Stoner .
+ 142 F iv. Anna Stoner .
+ 143 F v. Anna Nancy Stoner .
+ 144 F vi. Hannah Stoner .
63. Barbara Stoner (Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in Dec 1732.
64. David Stoner (Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1733 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
65. Eve Stoner (Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 25 Dec 1734.
66. Christian Stoner (Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1735 in Lancaster Co. PA.
67. Catherine Stoner (Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1736 in Pennsylvania.
Catherine married Benjamin Wissler.
68. Agnes Stoner (Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1736 in Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Agnes married Daniel Arnold in 1749 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Daniel was born in 1726 in Ephenbach, Wurttemberg, Germany.
+ 145 F i. Mary Arnold was born in 1750.
+ 146 M ii. John Arnold was born in 1752.
+ 147 M iii. George Arnold was born in 1754.
+ 148 M iv. Abraham Arnold was born in 1760.
+ 149 M v. Daniel Arnold was born in 1763.
+ 150 M vi. David Arnold was born in 1765.
+ 151 F vii. Elizabeth Arnold was born about 1769.
+ 152 M viii. Jacob Arnold was born in 1770.
Tenth Generation 69. Veronica Breneman (Rev. Melchior Breneman 2nd28, Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
70. John Breneman (Rev. Melchior Breneman 2nd28, Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
71. Catharine Breneman (Rev. Melchior Breneman 2nd28, Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
72. Christian Breneman (Rev. Melchior Breneman 2nd28, Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
73. Henry Breneman (Rev. Melchior Breneman 2nd28, Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
74. Mary Breneman (Rev. Melchior Breneman 2nd28, Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
75. Jacob Breneman (Rev. Melchior Breneman 2nd28, Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
76. Ann Breneman (Rev. Melchior Breneman 2nd28, Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
77. Elizabeth Breneman (Rev. Melchior Breneman 2nd28, Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
78. Barbara Breneman (Rev. Melchior Breneman 2nd28, Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
79. Susanna Breneman (Rev. Melchior Breneman 2nd28, Christian Breneman20, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
80. Magdalena Breneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 6 Dec 1770 and died on 20 Aug 1851 at age 80.
Magdalena married Frederick Rodes. Frederick was born on 13 Jun 1769 and died on 21 Jun 1847 at age 78.
General Notes: Farmer & minister
six children
+ 153 M i. John Rodes .
81. Elizabeth Breneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 22 Feb 1773 and died in May 1815 at age 42.
Elizabeth married Michael Miller. Michael was born in 1765.
General Notes: Farmer
seven children
82. Melchior Breneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 11 May 1775 and died on 22 Apr 1828 at age 52.
General Notes: Helped build a church, and established a school in the church. Also a farmer. Five children.
Melchior Breneman, b. May 11, 1775, near Edom, Rockingham Co., Va., d. April 22, 1828. He married Elizabeth Burkholder, b. Sept. 29, 1777, d. Sept. 28, 1831. She was the daughter of Peter and Margaret (Huber) Burkholder of near Dale Enterprise, Rockingham Co., Va. This Peter Burkholder was born in 1748 in Switzerland, the son of Christian Burkholder who had made plans to immigrate to America in 1755 but died in March of that year before he got started. His widow, however, carried out his plans and came to this country with her six children, landing in Lancaster Co., Pa., in July of the same year. Melchior and Elizabeth were farmers. They belonged to the Mennonite Church, in which church Melchior was a deacon. Melchior purchased 560 acres of his father's old homestead near Edom, Va., where they reared their family of two sons and two daughters, who controlled the sole ownership after his death. He was interested in the education of his descendants as will be seen by the fact that he with his sons Abraham and Peter, by the assistance of his half-brother, Christian Breneman, were the most influential promoters in the building of the Breneman's Church house on the part of the farm that later became the possession of his son Peter. This church was built in 1826 for the double purpose of holding church services and also day school during the weekdays as this was before the present free school system was in effect. This church building was in continuous use until in 1919, when it was removed, because the worshipers had settled nearer to the location of the Lindale Church, that had been built in 1898 on the grounds of the original cemetery. Melchior and his companion are both buried in the Lindale cemetery.
Melchior married Elizabeth Burkholder. Elizabeth was born on 29 Sep 1777 and died on 28 Sep 1831 at age 53.
+ 154 M i. Abraham Breneman .
+ 155 M ii. Peter Breneman was born on 26 Jul 1803 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA and died on 17 Apr 1864 at age 60.
Peter married Frances Good (d. 9 Mar 1849) in 1830.
+ 156 M iii. Daniel Breneman was born on 7 Dec 1805.
+ 157 F iv. Elizabeth Breneman was born in 1818.
+ 158 F v. Anna Breneman .
83. Frances Fanny Breneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 18 Oct 1777 in Edom, Virginia and died on 21 Apr 1837 at age 59.
Frances Fanny married John Landes. John was born on 1 Aug 1778 and died on 4 Feb 1846 at age 67.
General Notes: Nine Children
84. Anna Barbara Breneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 13 Jan 1780 and died on 25 Mar 1845 at age 65.
Anna Barbara married Jacob Hildebrand. Jacob was born on 17 Feb 1782 and died on 14 Feb 1862 at age 79.
General Notes: four children
85. Daniel Breneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 24 Mar 1782 and died in 1870 at age 88.
General Notes: He was a farmer. They had nine children, some of his descendants were very musically inclined.
Daniel married Anna Burkholder. Anna was born in 1780 and died in 1865 at age 85.
86. Abraham Breneman Jr. (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Apr 1785 in Edom, Virginia and died in 1843 in Augusta Co., VA at age 58. The cause of his death was a gangrenous infection of a limb that he refused to have amputated.
General Notes: Farmer.
six children
Abraham married Elizabeth Hartman. Elizabeth was born in 1797 in Va., died in Apr 1872 at age 75, and was buried in MT Solon Cemetery, Augusta Co., VA.
+ 159 F i. Sallie Brenaman .
+ 160 F ii. Mary Brenaman was born on 13 Nov 1824 in MT Solon, Augusta Co., VA, died on 19 Mar 1901 at age 76, and was buried in MT Solon Cemetery, Augusta Co., VA.
+ 161 M iii. Samuel H Brenaman was born on 15 Jun 1829 in Augusta Co., VA, died on 11 Oct 1883 at age 54, and was buried in MT Zion Cemetery. (Twin)
+ 162 F iv. Catherine Brenaman was born on 15 Jun 1829 in Augusta Co., VA, died on 13 May 1901 at age 71, and was buried in Saratoga, IN. (Twin)
+ 163 F v. Malinda Brenaman was born on 3 Jul 1832 in Augusta Co., VA and died on 2 Dec 1915 in Van Wert, Van Wert Co., OH at age 83.
+ 164 F vi. Elizbeth Brenaman was born on 19 May 1836 in MT Solon, Augusta Co., VA and died on 22 Sep 1920 in Cuba, Illinois at age 84.
87. Eve Margaret Breneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 22 Mar 1788 and died infancy.
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88. Henry Brenneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 1 Nov 1791 in Edom, Virginia, died on 24 Aug 1866 in Fairfield Co. Ohio at age 74, and was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bremen, Ohio.
General Notes: Henry was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church when 22 years of age. In the spring of 1816, he immigrated with his bride of a few months to Rush Creek Twp., Fairfield, Co, Ohio, where he was one of the pioneers. He prospered there prospered his success influenced others of his relatives to come out from Virginia and join him. He acquired and kept in cultivation two farms in addition to conducting a grist mill and a saw mill. So great was the demand for his "superfine" that he had to run his grist mill day and night, his sons John and George, taking their turns as millers.
In 1838, small pox visited the Rush Creek settlement, and among the victims were a ten year old son of Henry, and 2 days later, his wife. They were buried in a cemetery at Sugar Hill near Bremen, Ohio. Henry himself lies buried in the Pleasant Hill cemetery near Bremen.
His grandson, Timothy H. Brenneman, of Goshen, Indiana says of his grandfather that he was a fine old gentleman. This was the unanimous verdict of his neighbors. He was a good reader, and often read to his family out of a mammoth volume of "Martyr's Mirror," a German classic. Henry was also a good footman, having twice made the round trip over the mountains between Fairfield Co., Ohio and Rockingham Co., Virginia, his boyhood home. He was a loyal Mennonite, and his children continued in that faith.
The Pleasant Hill Mennonite church (Where Henry is buried) was built in section 26 about 1835, across the road from where it now stands. It was without a deed for a lot until 1862, when they obtained a deed for one-half acre of land for church and cemetery purposes. The first organization was before 1817 and met in dwellings and barns until they built the present church.
Peter Steman was the first elder. Joseph Good, Henry Funk, Henry Breneman, Nicholas Steman and others were the first members. Henry Steman and John Good were the first ministers.
--History of Fairfield County, p 252
Henry married Barbara Beery, daughter of Geroge Beery and Susan Funk, on 8 Aug 1815 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA. Barbara was born on 3 Aug 1797 in Rockingham County, Virginia, died on 28 Mar 1838 in Fairfield Co. Ohio at age 40, and was buried in Sugar Hill, Bremen Ohio. The cause of her death was small pox.
General Notes: Died of small pox.
+ 165 M i. John M. Brenneman was born on 28 May 1816 in Bremen, Ohio, died on 3 Oct 1895 in Elida, Ohio at age 79, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
John M. married Sophia Good (d. 27 Feb 1883) in Jun 1837.
John M. next married Sophia Good (d. 27 Feb 1883) in 1837.1
+ 166 F ii. Susanna Brenneman was born on 19 Oct 1818 and died on 4 Oct 1908 at age 89.
+ 167 M iii. George Brenneman was born on 11 May 1821 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 13 May 1889 in Putnam Co., Ohio at age 68.
George married Anna Burkholder (d. 26 Mar 1896).
+ 168 F iv. Anna Brenneman was born on 18 May 1824 and died on 28 Nov 1910 at age 86.
+ 169 F v. Catherine Brenneman was born on 4 Sep 1826 and died on 6 Sep 1874 at age 48.
+ 170 M vi. Abraham Brenneman was born on 8 Jun 1829 and died on 26 Mar 1838 at age 8.
+ 171 M vii. Henry B. Brenneman was born on 12 Aug 1831 and died on 28 Sep 1887 in Elkhart Co., Indiana at age 56.
+ 172 M viii. Daniel Brenneman was born on 8 Jun 1834 and died on 10 Sep 1919 in Goshen, in Elkhart Co., Indiana at age 85.
Henry next married Esther Good, daughter of Abraham Good and Sarah Anna Wenger, on 6 Oct 1840 in Bremen, Ohio. Esther was born in 1808 and died on 27 Oct 1841 at age 33.
+ 173 F i. Magdalena Brenneman was born on 25 Sep 1841 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 30 Jul 1910 in Kansas at age 68.
Magdalena married John N. Funk (d. 29 Oct 1922) on 30 Sep 1860 in Fairfield Co. Ohio.
Henry next married Anna Rhodehefer on 27 Jul 1843. Anna was born about 1795 in Virginia and died on 17 Aug 1859 about age 64.
89. Christian Breneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 17 Jul 1793 in Edom, Rockingham Co, VA, died on 9 Dec 1859 in Rockingham Co, VA at age 66, and was buried in Lindale cemetery, Rockingham Co, VA.
General Notes: Christian Brenneman was a strong supporter of building the Brenneman's Church on a part of the ancestral estate. He owned and lived on 248 acres of his father's homestead. He was a farmer all his life. A portion of his will is still preserved in the court house at Harrisonburg, Va., the document being partly burned in the destruction of the old building by the Union troops in the Civil War. He reared a large family of children, who became the heads of large families.
Christian married Anna Shank. Anna was born on 10 May 1795 in Rockingham Co, VA and died on 17 Jan 1867 at age 71.
+ 174 M i. Michael Breneman died died young.
+ 175 M ii. Christian Breneman Jr died died young.
+ 176 F iii. Frances Breneman was born in 1818.
+ 177 M iv. Henry Breneman was born on 14 Jan 1820.
+ 178 F v. Esther Breneman was born on 11 May 1822.
+ 179 F vi. Magdelena Breneman was born on 2 Apr 1824.
+ 180 M vii. Martin Breneman was born on 9 Feb 1826.
+ 181 F viii. Lydia BRENNEMAN Breneman was born on 10 Nov 1827.
+ 182 M ix. Joel Breneman was born on 18 Mar 1830.
+ 183 F x. Hannah Breneman was born on 9 Apr 1834.
+ 184 M xi. David Christian Breneman was born on 10 May 1836.
+ 185 F xii. Rebecca Breneman was born in 1838.
90. John Breneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1795 and died on 10 Apr 1867 at age 72.
General Notes: One daughter with E. Stemen.
Two sons with E. Beery.
Eight children with Nancy Grove
Owned a farm near Elida, Ohio.
John married Elizabeth Stemen, daughter of Peter Stemen and Mary Magdalene "Polly" Blosser. Elizabeth was born on 10 Jun 1800.
John next married Elizabeth Beery. Elizabeth was born on 10 Feb 1797.
John next married Nancy Grove. Nancy was born on 11 Sep 1800.
91. Jacob Breneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 6 Oct 1796 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA, died on 1 Jan 1865 in Elida, Ohio at age 68, and was buried on 4 Jan 1865 in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio. The cause of his death was dropsy.
General Notes: eight children with Mary Beery.
Eight children with second wife, Caroline Ogden.
Farmer in the Elida, Ohio area.
In the fall of 1828, Jacob and Mary moved to Fairfield County, Ohio, where they were living when she died in 1832. He married Caroline Ogden Swisher who bore him eight children. He moved to Allen County, Ohio, about a mile from Elida in 1853.
Herald of Truth
Volume II, No. 1 - January 1865
On Jan. 1st, 1865; in Allen Co., 0., of dropsy, Bro. Jacob Brenneman, aged 68 years, 2 mo. and 25 days. He was buried on the 4th. A very large number of friends and relations followed him to the grave. Funeral discourses were delivered by the brethren C. Culp and D. Brundage, from Rev. 14: 13. The deceased had been married twice-he had 8 children with his first wife, of whom four,-three sons and one daughter,-are (as far as is known) yet living. He likewise had 8 children with his second wife, five sons and three daughters, who are yet, (as far as if(sic?) known) all living. Two of the last named sons are in the army.
The deceased brother formerly came from Rockingham Co., Virginia, to Fairfield Co., Ohio, where he lived a considerable time, five miles east of New Lancaster. From there he removed to Allen Co., where he has now been living some 12 or 13 years.
He was ailing for more than a year with a kind of stomach disease, and not long before his end he was yet taken with dropsy which soon brought his life to a close.
He appeared to be truly willing and prepared to make the important change out of time into eternity. He was a meek, sympathizing, liberal and helpful brother, wherever it was necessary, and generally beloved. We have reason to hope that he has fallen asleep, blest in the Lord.
How blest is our brother, bereft
Of all that can burden his mind!
How easy the soul that has left
This wearisome body behind!
This dust is affected no more
With sickness, or shaken with pain!
The war in the members is o'er,
And never shall vex him again.
JOHN M. BRENNEMAN
Jacob married Mary Beery. Mary was born on 20 Nov 1802 and died in Oct 1832 at age 29.
+ 186 M i. John L Breneman was born on 24 Oct 1821 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA and died on 4 Sep 1911 in Allen Co. Ohio at age 89.
+ 187 M ii. Abraham Breneman was born on 21 Jun 1823 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA and died on 26 Jul 1912 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co. OH at age 89.
+ 188 F iii. Barbara Breneman was born on 17 Jun 1824 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA and died on 28 Feb 1904 in Bronson, Branch Co, Michigan at age 79.
+ 189 M iv. Isaac Breneman was born on 25 Sep 1825 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA.
+ 190 F v. Elizabeth Breneman was born on 29 Aug 1828 in Fairfield Co. Ohio.
+ 191 M vi. Joseph Breneman was born on 5 Sep 1830 in Fairfield Co. Ohio.
+ 192 F vii. Anna Breneman was born on 25 Sep 1831 in Fairfield Co. Ohio.
+ 193 F viii. Mary Breneman was born on 18 Oct 1832 in Fairfield Co. Ohio.
Jacob next married Caroline Ogden, daughter of David Ogden Jr and Rebecca Frye, in 1836 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio. Caroline was born on 12 Jul 1818 in Hardy Co, Virginia and died on 4 Oct 1900 in Salem Cemetery, Elida, Ohio at age 82.
General Notes: 1870 US Census
Caroline Brenneman
Age: 51
Est Year of Birth: 1818
Birthplace: Virginia
Home: Marion, Allen, Ohio
Gender: Female
Post Office: Spencerville
Roll: M693_1168
Page: 3184
Elisabeth Brenneman: Age 29; Est Year of Birth: 1840
Jacob Brenneman: Age 27; Est Year of Birth: 1842
Sarah A. Brenneman: Age 20; Est Year of Birth: 1849
William F. Brenneman; Age: 18; Est Year of Birth: 1851
Noah Brenneman: Age 14; Est Year of Birth: 1855
Charles Brenneman; Age: 8; Est Year of Birth: 1861
1880 US Census
Caroline Brenneman
[Caroline Swisher]
Home in 1880: Marion, Allen, Ohio
Age: 60
Estimated birth year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Virginia
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Father's birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Rebecca
Mother's birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members:
Name Age
Caroline Brenneman 60
Charles Brenneman 18
Rebecca Swisher 78
+ 194 F i. Catherine Brenneman was born on 8 Mar 1838 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 10 Jul 1907 at age 69.
+ 195 M ii. David Brenneman was born on 28 Nov 1840 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 2 Apr 1919 at age 78.
+ 196 M iii. Jacob R. Brenneman was born on 18 May 1843 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
Jacob R. married Elizabeth Stemen.
+ 197 F iv. Rebecca Brenneman was born on 2 Jan 1847 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 15 Jan 1923 in Bronson, MI at age 76.
+ 198 F v. Sarah Ann Brenneman was born on 10 Nov 1849 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co, Ohio and died on 24 May 1937 in Van Wert, Van Wert Co., OH at age 87.
+ 199 M vi. William Franklin Brenneman was born on 30 Apr 1852 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 11 Sep 1885 in Allen Co. Ohio at age 33.
+ 200 M vii. Noah Eversole Brenneman was born on 8 Nov 1855 in Allen Co. Ohio and died on 21 Feb 1937 in Allen Co. Ohio at age 81.
Noah Eversole married Elizabeth E Humphry on 20 Sep 1877.
+ 201 M viii. Charles Benjamin Brenneman was born on 12 Jul 1862 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio and died on 20 Mar 1931 in Toledo, Lucas Co, OH at age 68.
+ 202 F ix. Ann Breneman was born about 1852 in Ohio.
+ 203 M x. Henry Breneman was born about 1855 in Ohio.
+ 204 M xi. Aaron Breneman was born about 1856 in Ohio.
92. Mary Breneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1798.
Mary married Joseph Beery. Joseph was born on 8 Aug 1798 and died on 15 Apr 1841 at age 42.
General Notes: five children
farmer
93. Susan Breneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 18 Nov 1799 and died on 18 Aug 1807 at age 7.
94. Catherine Breneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born feb2 1802 and died on 7 Mar 1865 at age 63.
Catherine married Frank. They had no children.
95. David Breneman (Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 14 May 1805 and died on 4 Sep 1892 at age 87.
General Notes: Farmer living in Cairo, Ohio area.
12 children.
David married Catherine Moyer. Catherine was born on 15 Jan 1809 and died on 19 Sep 1878 at age 69.
96. Adam Brenneman (Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 21 Jun 1789 in Lancaster Co. PA.
Adam married Nancy Eyeman on 18 Jun 1791 in Lancaster Co. PA. Nancy was born on 18 Jun 1791 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 205 F i. Fanny Breneman was born on 15 Aug 1811 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 206 M ii. Christian Breneman was born on 19 Sep 1812 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 207 M iii. Henry Breneman was born on 24 Jul 1814 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 208 M iv. John Breneman was born on 20 Oct 1816 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 209 M v. Benjamin Brenneman was born on 5 Jun 1818 in Lancaster Co. PA, died on 21 Oct 1927 in Sugar Creek twp., Allen Co., Ohio at age 109, and was buried on 23 Oct 1927 in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
Benjamin married Mary Hursh on 15 Jun 1839.
+ 210 F vi. Susan Brenneman was born on 1 Apr 1820 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 211 M vii. Jacob Brenneman was born on 29 Mar 1822 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 212 M viii. Abraham Brenneman was born on 28 Jun 1824 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 213 M ix. Samuel Addison Brenneman was born on 27 Dec 1826 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 214 F x. Nancy Brenneman was born on 6 Jul 1829 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 215 M xi. Adam Brenneman was born on 9 Sep 1831 in Lancaster Co. PA.
+ 216 F xii. Martha Brenneman was born on 25 Mar 1836 in Wayne Co., OH.
97. Melchior Breneman (Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 23 Dec 1790 in Lancaster Co. PA.
98. Henry Breneman (Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1793 in Lancaster Co. PA.
99. Veronica Breneman (Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 11 Dec 1796 in Lancaster Co. PA.
100. Elizabeth Breneman (Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1798 in Lancaster Co. PA.
101. Benjamin Breneman (Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 4 Nov 1801 in Lancaster Co. PA.
102. Eve Breneman (Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 21 Jul 1805 in Lancaster Co. PA.
103. John Baughman (Magdalena Stoner58, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1745.
104. Jacob Baughman (Magdalena Stoner58, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1747.
105. Magdalena Baughman (Magdalena Stoner58, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1749.
106. Christian Baughman (Magdalena Stoner58, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1751.
107. David Stoner (Abraham Stoner59, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 13 Nov 1767 in Franklin Co. PA.
108. Catherine Stoner (Abraham Stoner59, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 9 Nov 1768 in Franklin Co. PA.
109. Elizabeth Stoner (Abraham Stoner59, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 24 May 1772 in Franklin Co. PA.
110. Michael Stoner (Abraham Stoner59, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Aug 1774 in Franklin Co. PA.
111. John Stoner (Abraham Stoner59, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1777 in Franklin Co. PA.
112. Rebecca Stoner (Abraham Stoner59, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1784 in Franklin Co. PA.
113. Susannah Stoner (Abraham Stoner59, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1787 in Franklin Co. PA.
114. Catherine Stoner (John Stoner60, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1753.
115. Anna Stoner (John Stoner60, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1756.
General Notes: ANNA STONER, DAUGHTER OF ANNA
Anna Stoner was born in 1756 in Coventry Township, Chester County, PA. She would have been about 10 years old when the family moved to Maryland.
Anna married Samuel Danner on June 10, 1777. They suffered a great deal during the Revolution due to their Dunker pacifism, even to the extent of having their Maryland land confiscated. After moving back and forth between North Carolina and Maryland they removed to Muhlenberg County, KY in 1792 where Samuel became an itinerant preacher. Anna died near Braytown, IN, date unknown.
For more information concerning this family see Richard R. Weber's book (EX C).
The children of Anna Stoner Danner:
Susannah Danner born April 2, 1778 and married John Galada (Colida).
Elizabeth Danner born September 30, 1779 and married John Ritenour.
Jacob Danner born May 1, 1781.
Hanna Danner born November 6, 1782 and married Joshua Cain.
Rev. Samuel Danner, Jr born April 1, 1784 in Maryland, married Catherine Noffsinger on May 18, 1811 in Muhlenberg Co., KY (she was his cousin), and died July 7, 1857 in Muhlenberg Co., KY.
David Danner born March 22, 1786, married Catherine Fesler on
March 22, 1806, and died in 1843.
Anna Danner born March 29, 1788 and married J. Ritenour.
John Danner born May 13, 1789 and married Nellie Wood. Joseph Danner born November 19, 1791 and married Barbara Keel. Isaac Danner born April 12, 1794 and married a woman named Dow and
later another named Moyer.
Solomon Danner born August 26, 1796 and married a woman named Shaver
and later another named Smith.
Katherine Danner born June 10, 1799 and married George Walters.
Anna married Samuel Danner on 10 Jun 1777.
116. John Stoner (John Stoner60, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 12 Jan 1759.
117. David Stoner (John Stoner60, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 13 Sep 1760.
118. Jacob Stoner (John Stoner60, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1762.
119. Susannah H. Stoner (John Stoner60, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 7 Dec 1764 in Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
120. Daniel Stoner (John Stoner60, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 19 May 1770 in Frederick MA.
121. Daniel Stoner (John Stoner60, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 23 May 1773.
122. Hannah Price (Mary Ann Stoner61, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born bet 1745 adn 1750.
123. Daniel Price (Mary Ann Stoner61, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1748.
124. Catherine Price (Mary Ann Stoner61, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1752.
125. Elizabeth Price (Mary Ann Stoner61, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1752.
126. Susanna Price (Mary Ann Stoner61, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1761.
127. Abram Price (Mary Ann Stoner61, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1764.
128. Jacob Price (Mary Ann Stoner61, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1765.
129. John Price (Mary Ann Stoner61, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in Jan 1765.
130. John Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
131. David Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
132. Marian Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
133. Catherina Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
134. Rebecca Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
135. Sarah Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
136. Samuel Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
137. Isaac Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
138. Abraham Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
139. Agnes Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
140. Susanna Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
141. Elizabeth Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
142. Anna Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
143. Anna Nancy Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
144. Hannah Stoner (Jacob Stoner62, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
145. Mary Arnold (Agnes Stoner68, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1750.
146. John Arnold (Agnes Stoner68, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1752.
147. George Arnold (Agnes Stoner68, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1754.
148. Abraham Arnold (Agnes Stoner68, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1760.
149. Daniel Arnold (Agnes Stoner68, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1763.
150. David Arnold (Agnes Stoner68, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1765.
151. Elizabeth Arnold (Agnes Stoner68, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1769.
152. Jacob Arnold (Agnes Stoner68, Catherine Breneman24, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1770.
11th Generation 153. John Rodes (Magdalena Breneman80, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
+ 217 M i. David Edward Rodes .
154. Abraham Breneman (Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
155. Peter Breneman (Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 26 Jul 1803 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA and died on 17 Apr 1864 at age 60.
General Notes: Peter Breneman, b. July 26, 1803, near Edom, Rockingham Co., Va., d. April 17, 1864, m. Frances Good, b. March 20, 1811, d. March 9, 1849. She was a daughter of Rev. Daniel and Magdalena Witmer Good. He later married Mary Funk, b. June 11, 1813, d. Oct. 24, 1882, daughter of 'Christian and Susan (Geil) Funk. All were Mennonites, and were buried in the Lindale cemetery near Edom, Va. Peter acquired and lived on 200 acres of the ancestral farm that had belonged to his father and formerly to his grandfather, Abraham Breneman. The Breneman's Church, that had been built in 1826, and removed in 1919, stood on this farm. The old Breneman's cemetery is still in use and is being kept in order. Mr. Breneman was an up-to-date farmer and business man. He was very influential in the community in which he lived, and by the time of the Civil War he had become rather wealthy. As he was conscientious on the question of war, he spent most of his wealth by paying fines to keep his sons out of the service.
Peter married Frances Good, daughter of Daniel Good and Magdalene Whitmore, in 1830. Frances was born on 20 Mar 1811 and died on 9 Mar 1849 at age 37.
+ 218 M i. John Breneman was born on 20 Oct 1830.
+ 219 F ii. Magdalena Breneman was born on 22 Mar 1833.
+ 220 F iii. Lydia Breneman was born on 26 Nov 1835.
+ 221 M iv. Daniel Breneman was born on 14 Oct 1837.
+ 222 M v. Melchiah Breneman was born on 13 Oct 1839 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA.
Melchiah married Elizabeth Jane Shank on 24 Dec 1863.
+ 223 M vi. Peter Breneman Jr was born on 6 May 1843.
+ 224 F vii. Elizabeth Breneman was born on 8 Dec 1847.
156. Daniel Breneman (Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 7 Dec 1805.
General Notes: died young
157. Elizabeth Breneman (Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1818.
158. Anna Breneman (Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
159. Sallie Brenaman (Abraham Breneman Jr.86, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
160. Mary Brenaman (Abraham Breneman Jr.86, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 13 Nov 1824 in MT Solon, Augusta Co., VA, died on 19 Mar 1901 at age 76, and was buried in MT Solon Cemetery, Augusta Co., VA.
161. Samuel H Brenaman (Abraham Breneman Jr.86, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 15 Jun 1829 in Augusta Co., VA, died on 11 Oct 1883 at age 54, and was buried in MT Zion Cemetery.
162. Catherine Brenaman (Abraham Breneman Jr.86, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 15 Jun 1829 in Augusta Co., VA, died on 13 May 1901 at age 71, and was buried in Saratoga, IN.
163. Malinda Brenaman (Abraham Breneman Jr.86, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 3 Jul 1832 in Augusta Co., VA and died on 2 Dec 1915 in Van Wert, Van Wert Co., OH at age 83.
164. Elizbeth Brenaman (Abraham Breneman Jr.86, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 19 May 1836 in MT Solon, Augusta Co., VA and died on 22 Sep 1920 in Cuba, Illinois at age 84.
165. John M. Brenneman (Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 28 May 1816 in Bremen, Ohio, died on 3 Oct 1895 in Elida, Ohio at age 79, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: John M. Brenneman was born near Bremen, Ohio on May 28, 1816 and died near Elida, Ohio October 3, 1895. In June 1837, he married Sophia Good, daughter of Joseph and Magdalena (Campbell) Good.
They owned and lived on their farm of 174 acres located in Sugar Creek Twp., Allen Co., Ohio where they died. They both united with the Mennonite Church in Fairfield Co., Ohio. Soon after their marriage in April 1844, he was chosen to the ministry of the gospel in the Mennonite Church in Fairfield Co. Since his education was very limited, he took about two years of schooling in the public school, together with his older children. In the fall of 1848, they moved to Franklin Co., Ohio where he resided in a little over six years.
While living in Franklin Co., he was ordained to the office of bishop in 1849.
In the spring of 1855, he moved with his family to Allen Co., Ohio where he resided until his death. The great purpose and concern of his life was the welfare of the church, which he loved, and the salvation of souls.
He was much concerned especially for the spiritual welfare of his children and grandchildren. He devoted very little of his time to looking after temporal affairs, but left these mostly in the care of his eldest son, Joseph.
His disposition was to look on the dark, rather than on the bright side of things, to the serious rather than to the enjoyable or glad aspect of things.
From the time of his ordination, he entered upon his work with great vigor and soon rose to prominence, his services being called for in many different congregations. Being of an aggressive type, he was one of disposition early advocates of Sunday Schools, English preaching, evening meetings, etc. He himself could speak fluently in both the German and English languages. It was through his influence that the "Herald of Truth" the official church paper of the Mennonite Church, was promoted by John F. Funk of Chicago, Illinois in 1864. In 1867 the permanent home of the Publishing House was moved to Elkhart, Indiana. From the beginning of the publication, John M. Brenneman was a regular contributor and writer for the church organ. He wrote several books of which "Plain Teachings" was considered the choice of his writings.
In his official capacity in his home congregation he was very stern, and inclined to be rather radical on some questions hi his early life. This attitude resulted in a serious loss in many of the descendants of the older brethren of his congregation, but in his later life, he was one of the most congenial advisers the writer ever worked with.
About twenty years before his death, he became afflicted with a form of paralytic affection, which gradually grew worse on him until he could no longer serve in his capacity as leader in the church's work. For several years he rarely attended services. On the morning before his death, he requested to have sung the hymn, "Abide with Me, Fast Falls the Eventide." His funeral was held at Salem Church with text Deut. 5:29.
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John and Sophie had 12 children born from about 1839 to about 1861.
History of Allen County-US Genweb
Brenneman proved to be an able minister and bishop but he was overshadowed by his oldest brother John M. Brenneman who came shortly thereafter. George Brenneman is described as a strict disciplinarian, an earnest Christian, a man of deep conviction and indomitable will, who may not always have exercised the greatest of tact. He and his wife loved company and had many warm friends. Their fireside often rang with hearty laughter. For reasons no longer clear Bishop Stemen was not at ease in committing the future of the young congregation to Bishop Brenneman, so it is thought that he also induced John M. Brenneman to move to Allen County in 1855.
Soon after John's arrival and purchase of 176 acres of land one and a half miles east of the little Dutch Hollow Church, Stemen delivered his bishopric to John M. Brenneman. On the occasion the venerable old biship, nearly blind and feeble with age, delivered a powerful and eloquent sermon on Revelation 12:1. Thus, with proper solemnity and seriousness, John M was installed as official head of the congregation. Only a few months later on August 19, 1855, Bishop Henry Stemen died from malaria fever. By that time the little log church had an impressive "bench" of ordained men. Bishop Henry's older brother Peter survived him less than a year, passing away May 5, 1856. The following year the other aged deacon John Sherrick died (1857).
from Gerberich Brenneman history:
Bishop JOHN M. BRENNEMAN, b. near Bremen, 0h., 5-28-1816 (not long after his parents had moved to their new wilderness home), d. near Elida, 0., 10-3-1895, m. in June, 1837, Sophia Good, who d. in 1882. He and his wife united with the Mennonite Church in Fairfield Co. soon after their marriage.
In 1844 he was chosen to the ministry and in 1849 to the office of bishop. In 1848 they moved to Franklin Co., 0hio, and in 1855 to the vicinity of Elida, O. (Allen Co.), where a large Mennonite settlement was in the course of formation. He speedily became its religious leader, and was rated as one of the most prominent ministers and speakers of his day.
He had meager opportunities for gaining an education in his boyhood days, and when he was ordained to the ministry this lack was so keenly realized that he attended the public school in company with his own children. He was a great student, especially of the Bible, and could quote Scripture "by the yard."
As a preacher he possessed more than ordinary ability, which is proven by the fact that he could preach for over two hours without tiring his audience. He wrote many edifying articles in the "Herald of Truth," as well as books of a religious nature. He and his wife had twelve children: Joseph, Susanna, Lydia, Anna, Henry A., Moses, Manasseh, Catharine, Levi, George, Elizabeth and Magdalena. Buried at Elida, Ohio.
John Melchior Brenneman (1816-1895)
OBITUARY. JOHN M. BRENNEMAN was born on the 28th of May 1816 and died at the residence of his son-in-law, Bro. Isaac Stemen on the 3rd of October 1895, aged 79 years, 4 months and 5 days. He was joined in marriage to Sophia Good in June 1837. He with his wife united with the Mennonite church in Fairfield Co., Ohio shortly after their marriage.
In the month of April 1844 he was chosen and ordained to the ministry of the Gospel. In the fall of 1848 he moved to Franklin County, where he resided a little over six years, and then in the spring of 1855 he moved to Allen Co., where he resided to the time of his death. In 1849 he was ordained to the office of bishop in Franklin County. He was the father of 12 children, 6 sons and 6 daughters, of whom 8, 3 sons and 5 daughters survive him. There were also 45 grandchildren of whom 37 survive; also 27 great-grandchildren of whom 25 survive.
He was an earnest, zealous laborer in the vineyard of the Lord, and the great purpose and concern of his life was the welfare and prosperity of the church which he loved, and the salvation of souls. He always was especially concerned for the salvation of his own children and grandchildren. So marked was his desire in this direction that even during the prime of his life he gave very little attention to his temporal affairs, but spent most of his time in the work to which the Master had called him and in the study of the Scriptures. During his last illness, he very frequently desired devotional exercises, and asked those who came to visit to pray with him, and on one occasion he desired that the prayer might be especially for the salvation of his children and grandchildren, and when his grandchildren came to see him, he took them by the hand and admonished them to be good, or asked them if they would not be good, and often held them by the hand until they promised they would.
His disposition was to look rather on the dark than on the bright side of things-rather to serious and solemn than to the enjoyable or glad aspect of things; and from this fact he often suffered intense grief and sadness of heart. Afflictions seemed to take so deep a hold on his mind, that sometimes it seemed as though they were too heavy for him to bear. When he saw members of the church becoming unfaithful, it caused him intense grief, and he would with tears plead with them, and try to win them back. When troubles and discussions came up in the church, he was often greatly troubled and those of us who shared with him the fiery trials of the last 30 years in our church well know of the tears he shed and the sorrows which he endured on account of the church and the part which those he so dearly loved took in them.
One of the great afflictions of his life was the sudden death of his son Henry, who was instantly killed by lightning, during a thunder storm, on Aug. 28th, 1872. His wife Sophia died 13 years ago. This also caused him great sorrow, but putting his trust in the Lord, he looked forward in an abiding hope-yes as he said on two occasions during his last illness in a "living hope, Eine Lebendige Hoffnung.
About 20 years ago, he became subject to an affection of a paralytic nature and which gradually grew on him until it disabled him altogether for the work in which he was so deeply interested. During his last years he was very feeble in body, so that he could seldom even go to meeting, but his mind was strong and vigorous to the end. His last sickness was first malarial fever of which he suffered about 4 weeks. During the last week of his life the disease turned to irritation of the bowels. He suffered patiently, and without a murmur until death came to his relief.
On the morning before his death he requested to have sung the hymn, "Abide with me, fast falls the eventide," etc. A week before he died he was impressed with the thought that his end was near and requested that his daughter Annie should be sent for, made arrangements for his burial, and who should conduct the services, and named some of the hymns to be used, and especially requested that he should be buried in a quiet way without pomp or display, and without eulogy, so as not to give any one the idea that they could be saved by good works, but alone through grace as the free gift of God.
His funeral occurred at the Salem M. H. on the 5th of Oct. His funeral was largely attended. Services were conducted by Bish. J. F. Funk, of Elkhart, Ind., from the text Deut. 5: 29, which he himself had selected for the occasion some years ago. He was not only an earnest preacher, but also a diligent writer. He wrote a great many able and edifying articles in the HERALD OF TRUTH as our older readers well remember. His first work was the little book "Christianity and War," published in 1863 which has passed through several editions.
At the communion season last spring he was unable to attend the public services, but desired that the communion be given him at his home. This was done and was such a source of comfort to him that he shed tears of joy on the occasion.
"Plain Teachings," an excellent collection of his best articles, including several hymns, was published in 1876.
Thus, both by preaching and writing, did he seek to do his Master's work and labor for the promotion of the cause. For a time he felt that he wanted to stay, that he might still be a comforter and an advisor to his children and their descendants. But before he died he could leave it all to God and said he was now fully resigned and willing to go.
HERALD OF TRUTH , Vol. XXXII, No. 20, October 15, 1895, p. 317, 318, 319
• Marriage:
John M. married Sophia Good, daughter of Joseph Good and Magdalena Campbell, in Jun 1837. Sophia was born on 23 Mar 1815 in Virginia, died on 27 Feb 1883 in Elida, Ohio at age 67, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
+ 225 M i. Joseph Brenneman was born on 13 Apr 1838 and died on 12 Oct 1917 at age 79.
+ 226 F ii. Susanna Brenneman was born on 5 Nov 1839 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 15 Aug 1924 at age 84.
Susanna married Rev. Christian B. Brenneman (d. 21 Oct 1927) on 2 Jun 1863.
+ 227 F iii. Lydia Brenneman was born on 21 Apr 1841 and died in 1921 at age 80.
Lydia married Isaac Stemen (d. 20 Apr 1931) on 7 Nov 1867 in Allen Co. Ohio.
+ 228 F iv. Anna Brenneman was born on 1 Apr 1842 and died in 1930 at age 88.
+ 229 M v. Henry A Brenneman was born on 7 Sep 1844 and died in 1872 at age 28.
Henry A married Mary V Rhodes.
+ 230 M vi. Moses Brenneman was born on 4 May 1846 in Franklin Co. Ohio, died on 22 Jan 1923 in Elida, Ohio at age 76, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
Moses married Mary A. Stemen (d. 5 Aug 1925) on 1 Oct 1870.
+ 231 M vii. Manassa Brenneman was born on 12 Dec 1847 and died in 1848 at age 1.
+ 232 F viii. Catherine Brenneman 1 was born on 10 Dec 1849 in Fairfield Co, Ohio1 and died on 19 Nov 1926 in Gulfport, Mississippi1 at age 76.
Catherine married Daniel S. Brunk on 26 Dec 1876.
+ 233 M ix. Levi Brenneman was born on 27 Jul 1851 and died in 1905 at age 54.
+ 234 M x. George Brenneman was born on 1 Mar 1853 and died in 1853.
+ 235 F xi. Elizabeth Brenneman was born on 5 May 1854 and died in 1857 at age 3.
+ 236 F xii. Magdalena Brenneman was born on 30 Jun 1857.
Magdalena married John Blosser (d. 1921) on 26 Dec 1876.
John M. next married Sophia Good, daughter of Joseph Good and Magdalena Campbell, in 1837.1 Sophia was born on 23 Mar 1815 in Virginia, died on 27 Feb 1883 in Elida, Ohio at age 67, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
+ 237 F i. Catherine Brenneman 1 was born on 10 Dec 1849 in Fairfield Co, Ohio1 and died on 19 Nov 1926 in Gulfport, Mississippi1 at age 76.
Catherine married Daniel S. Brunk on 26 Dec 1876.
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166. Susanna Brenneman (Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 19 Oct 1818 and died on 4 Oct 1908 at age 89.
167. George Brenneman (Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 11 May 1821 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 13 May 1889 in Putnam Co., Ohio at age 68.
General Notes: Miller and farmer. He was ordained to the ministry in Fairfield Co., 0., in the fall of 1852. He attended day school after he was ordained; He-moved to Putnam Co., from Allen Co., just across the county line, in the spring of 1853. He was ordained to the office of bishop for the Pike and Salem congregations near Elida, Allen Co., 0., which office he filled with credit until his death. Like his brother, John M. Brenneman, his services were frequently called for in the different congregations in Ohio and Indiana, serving on several important committees, as well as going as far east as Pennsylvania for baptismal services, and ordinations. Bishop John 'N. Durr, of Martinsburg, Pa.,. says of him, that he was received into the church, ordained to the ministry, and later ordained as bishop in less than two years time. Unlike his brother, John M., he was inclined to look on the cheerful side of things, always lively and talkative, rather slow to accept charges against his brethren, yet when duty demanded he could rebuke it in a kindly way that usually reached his members and brought about a reconciliation. . It was during the latter part of his life that these congregations began to grow in numbers so that it became necessary to build new church houses at both the Salem and Pike places of worship.
George married Anna Burkholder. Anna was born on 20 Mar 1819 and died on 26 Mar 1896 at age 77.
+ 238 F i. Elizabeth Brenneman was born on 4 Dec 1841 and died on 4 Feb 1842.
+ 239 F ii. Catherine Brenneman was born on 20 Mar 1843.
+ 240 F iii. Lydia Brenneman was born on 17 Feb 1845.
+ 241 F iv. Nancy Brenneman was born on 6 Mar 1847.
+ 242 M v. Henry Brenneman was born on 7 Apr 1851.
+ 243 F vi. Sarah Brenneman was born on 25 Sep 1853.
+ 244 M vii. Samuel Brenneman was born on 26 Jul 1857.
+ 245 M viii. George G. Brenneman Jr. was born on 14 Sep 1862.
168. Anna Brenneman (Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 18 May 1824 and died on 28 Nov 1910 at age 86.
169. Catherine Brenneman (Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 4 Sep 1826 and died on 6 Sep 1874 at age 48.
170. Abraham Brenneman (Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 8 Jun 1829 and died on 26 Mar 1838 at age 8. The cause of his death was small pox.
171. Henry B. Brenneman (Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 12 Aug 1831 and died on 28 Sep 1887 in Elkhart Co., Indiana at age 56.
172. Daniel Brenneman (Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 8 Jun 1834 and died on 10 Sep 1919 in Goshen, in Elkhart Co., Indiana at age 85.
173. Magdalena Brenneman (Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 25 Sep 1841 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 30 Jul 1910 in Kansas at age 68.
Magdalena married John N. Funk on 30 Sep 1860 in Fairfield Co. Ohio. John N. was born on 6 Nov 1840 in Fairfield Co. Ohio, died on 29 Oct 1922 in Kansas at age 81, and was buried in Oneida, Kansas.
174. Michael Breneman (Christian Breneman89, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) died died young.
175. Christian Breneman Jr (Christian Breneman89, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) died died young.
176. Frances Breneman (Christian Breneman89, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1818.
177. Henry Breneman (Christian Breneman89, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 14 Jan 1820.
178. Esther Breneman (Christian Breneman89, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 11 May 1822.
179. Magdelena Breneman (Christian Breneman89, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 2 Apr 1824.
180. Martin Breneman (Christian Breneman89, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 9 Feb 1826.
181. Lydia BRENNEMAN Breneman (Christian Breneman89, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Nov 1827.
182. Joel Breneman (Christian Breneman89, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 18 Mar 1830.
183. Hannah Breneman (Christian Breneman89, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 9 Apr 1834.
184. David Christian Breneman (Christian Breneman89, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 May 1836.
185. Rebecca Breneman (Christian Breneman89, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1838.
186. John L Breneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 24 Oct 1821 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA and died on 4 Sep 1911 in Allen Co. Ohio at age 89.
187. Abraham Breneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 21 Jun 1823 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA and died on 26 Jul 1912 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co. OH at age 89.
188. Barbara Breneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 17 Jun 1824 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA and died on 28 Feb 1904 in Bronson, Branch Co, Michigan at age 79.
189. Isaac Breneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 25 Sep 1825 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA.
190. Elizabeth Breneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 29 Aug 1828 in Fairfield Co. Ohio.
191. Joseph Breneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 5 Sep 1830 in Fairfield Co. Ohio.
192. Anna Breneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 25 Sep 1831 in Fairfield Co. Ohio.
193. Mary Breneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 18 Oct 1832 in Fairfield Co. Ohio.
194. Catherine Brenneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 8 Mar 1838 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 10 Jul 1907 at age 69.
195. David Brenneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 28 Nov 1840 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 2 Apr 1919 at age 78.
David married Clara Greider, daughter of Tobias Erb Greider and Barbara Musser. Clara was born on 10 Feb 1894.
196. Jacob R. Brenneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 18 May 1843 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
Jacob R. married Elizabeth Stemen, daughter of Peter Stemen and Mary Magdalene "Polly" Blosser. Elizabeth was born on 10 Jun 1800.
197. Rebecca Brenneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 2 Jan 1847 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 15 Jan 1923 in Bronson, MI at age 76.
198. Sarah Ann Brenneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Nov 1849 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co, Ohio and died on 24 May 1937 in Van Wert, Van Wert Co., OH at age 87.
199. William Franklin Brenneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 30 Apr 1852 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 11 Sep 1885 in Allen Co. Ohio at age 33.
200. Noah Eversole Brenneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 8 Nov 1855 in Allen Co. Ohio and died on 21 Feb 1937 in Allen Co. Ohio at age 81.
Noah Eversole married Elizabeth E Humphry on 20 Sep 1877. Elizabeth E was born on 1 Jan 1856 and died in Allen Co. Ohio.
+ 246 M i. William J Brenneman was born on 10 Apr 1878 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio, died on 4 May 1954 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio at age 76, and was buried in Greenlawn Cem., Elida, OH.
+ 247 M ii. Merlin Brenneman was born on 14 Nov 1879 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio and died on 19 Apr 1938 in Columbus, Franklin Co, OH at age 58.
+ 248 M iii. Abner Brenneman was born on 12 Jun 1882 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
Abner married Mabel Crites on 14 Jun 1906.
+ 249 M iv. Cloyd Brenneman was born on 12 Apr 1885 and died on 20 Aug 1890 at age 5.
201. Charles Benjamin Brenneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 12 Jul 1862 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio and died on 20 Mar 1931 in Toledo, Lucas Co, OH at age 68.
202. Ann Breneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1852 in Ohio.
203. Henry Breneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1855 in Ohio.
204. Aaron Breneman (Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born about 1856 in Ohio.
205. Fanny Breneman (Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 15 Aug 1811 in Lancaster Co. PA.
206. Christian Breneman (Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 19 Sep 1812 in Lancaster Co. PA.
207. Henry Breneman (Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 24 Jul 1814 in Lancaster Co. PA.
208. John Breneman (Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 20 Oct 1816 in Lancaster Co. PA.
209. Benjamin Brenneman (Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 5 Jun 1818 in Lancaster Co. PA, died on 21 Oct 1927 in Sugar Creek twp., Allen Co., Ohio at age 109, and was buried on 23 Oct 1927 in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
Benjamin married Mary Hursh on 15 Jun 1839. Mary was born on 14 Mar 1818 in Ohio.
+ 250 F i. Fanny Brenneman was born on 17 May 1840.
+ 251 M ii. Rev. Christian B. Brenneman was born on 17 Apr 1842 in Wayne Co, died on 21 Oct 1927 in Sugar Creek twp., Allen Co., Ohio at age 85, and was buried on 23 Oct 1927 in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
Christian B. married Susanna Brenneman (d. 15 Aug 1924) on 2 Jun 1863.
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+ 252 M iii. Adam Brenneman was born on 28 Aug 1843.
+ 253 M iv. Abraham Brenneman was born on 14 Jul 1849.
+ 254 F v. Nancy Brenneman was born on 24 Aug 1853.
+ 255 F vi. Mary Brenneman was born on 15 Nov 1855.
210. Susan Brenneman (Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 1 Apr 1820 in Lancaster Co. PA.
211. Jacob Brenneman (Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 29 Mar 1822 in Lancaster Co. PA.
212. Abraham Brenneman (Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 28 Jun 1824 in Lancaster Co. PA.
213. Samuel Addison Brenneman (Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 27 Dec 1826 in Lancaster Co. PA.
214. Nancy Brenneman (Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 6 Jul 1829 in Lancaster Co. PA.
215. Adam Brenneman (Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 9 Sep 1831 in Lancaster Co. PA.
216. Martha Brenneman (Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 25 Mar 1836 in Wayne Co., OH.
12th Generation 217. David Edward Rodes (John Rodes153, Magdalena Breneman80, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
218. John Breneman (Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 20 Oct 1830.
219. Magdalena Breneman (Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 22 Mar 1833.
220. Lydia Breneman (Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 26 Nov 1835.
221. Daniel Breneman (Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 14 Oct 1837.
222. Melchiah Breneman (Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 13 Oct 1839 in Edom Rockingham Co., VA.
General Notes: Melchiah Breneman, son of Peter Breneman and Frances (Good) Breneman, was born Oct. 13, 1839. near Edom, Rockingham Co., Va. He grew to manhood on his father's farm one mile north of Greenmount.
On Dec. 24, 1863 he was married to Elizabeth Jane Shank, daughter of David Shank and Rebecca (Funk) Shank, of near Harrisonburg, Va. Elizabeth was born April 24, 1841. Near the beginning of the Civil War, he was drafted into the service of the Southern army as a cavalryman. He .served there for over three years. During that time he had three horses shot out from under him, each time making his escape. About Sunset of the day before the battle of Gettysburg he received a bullet in his left side, lodging near his heart, which he carried to his grave.
About eight months before the close of the war he decided to desert the service, and together with Abraham Good, George Brunk, Simon Cooper, they equipped themselves with a horse, wagon, and with some provisions and placed their wives on them and started over the mountains. The men walking after night and resting during the day until they had crossed the line into the union territory where they separated, A. P. Good and wife and George Brunk and wife going to Fairfield Co., 0., and Simon Cooper and wife going to Muncie, Ind., while Melchior and wife went to Lancaster Co., Pat
After the close of the rebellion, he again returned to their native home in Virginia where they remained until in February of 1870, when he moved with his family to Morgan Co., Mo. Here he again settled on the farm and became a farmer, which was his former vocation. On Sept. 25, 1875, he was ordained to the office of deacon. to serve the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church at Mt. Zion, Mo., which place he filled until Oct., 1880. He then moved with his family to Allen Co., 0., where he served the Salem congregation in the same capacity until his death on Mar. 27, 1882. His companion was buried by his side on July 4, 1913, in the Salem cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
In his duties as a deacon he was possessed with the rare quality of almost always being able to restore an amiable settlement and conditions of peace between such as were at variance with each other, himself being of a mild and patient disposition. He was the father of three sons and two daughters.
Melchiah married Elizabeth Jane Shank, daughter of David Ritchie Heatwole Shank and Rebecca Funk, on 24 Dec 1863. Elizabeth Jane was born on 24 Apr 1841 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia/Harrisonburg, VA.
+ 256 M i. Charles David Breneman was born on 27 Apr 1866 in Singers Glen, Rockingham County, Virginia and died in 1948 at age 82.
Charles David married Mary Catherine Brenneman (d. 25 Feb 1949) on 4 Dec 1886.
+ 257 F ii. Rebecca Frances Breneman was born on 16 Feb 1870.
+ 258 M iii. George Gabriel Breneman was born on 25 Sep 1871.
+ 259 M iv. John Peter Breneman was born on 7 Sep 1876.
+ 260 F v. Mary Magdalena Breneman was born on 21 Nov 1878.
She never married and had no children.
223. Peter Breneman Jr (Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 6 May 1843.
224. Elizabeth Breneman (Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 8 Dec 1847.
225. Joseph Brenneman (John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 13 Apr 1838 and died on 12 Oct 1917 at age 79.
226. Susanna Brenneman (John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 5 Nov 1839 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 15 Aug 1924 at age 84.
• relationship: Christian and Susanna were third cousins.
Susanna married Rev. Christian B. Brenneman, son of Benjamin Brenneman and Mary Hursh, on 2 Jun 1863. Christian B. was born on 17 Apr 1842 in Wayne Co, died on 21 Oct 1927 in Sugar Creek twp., Allen Co., Ohio at age 85, and was buried on 23 Oct 1927 in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: He was ordained to the Mennonite ministry in 1871 by Bishop George Brenneman(6). 3 ch.: Sophia, Lydia and Mary.
+ 261 F i. Sophia Brenneman was born on 24 May 1864 in Wayne Co.
Sophia married Isaac Shank on 4 Feb 1886.
+ 262 F ii. Lydia Brenneman was born in 1865 in Ohio.
+ 263 F iii. Mary Catherine Brenneman was born on 29 Oct 1867 in Wayne County, Ohio, died on 25 Feb 1949 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio at age 81, and was buried on 28 Feb 1949 in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
Mary Catherine married Charles David Breneman (d. 1948) on 4 Dec 1886.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 256)
227. Lydia Brenneman (John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 21 Apr 1841 and died in 1921 at age 80.
Lydia married Isaac Stemen on 7 Nov 1867 in Allen Co. Ohio. Isaac was born on 22 Dec 1843 in Allen Co. Ohio, died on 20 Apr 1931 in Allen Co. Ohio at age 87, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
+ 264 M i. John M. Stemen .
+ 265 M ii. Samuel E. Stemen .
+ 266 F iii. Anna B. Stemen .
+ 267 F iv. Amanda Jane Stemen .
+ 268 M v. George W. Stemen .
+ 269 M vi. Simeon B. Stemen .
+ 270 F vii. Rhoda E. Stemen was born on 31 Dec 1879 in Elida, Ohio and died in 1961 in Allen Co. Ohio at age 82.
Rhoda E. married Andrew S. Shenk (d. 1956) on 21 Oct 1899.
+ 271 F viii. Lydia C. Stemen .
+ 272 F ix. Martha M. Stemen .
228. Anna Brenneman (John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 1 Apr 1842 and died in 1930 at age 88.
229. Henry A Brenneman (John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 7 Sep 1844 and died in 1872 at age 28. The cause of his death was killed by lightning.
Henry A married Mary V Rhodes.
230. Moses Brenneman (John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 4 May 1846 in Franklin Co. Ohio, died on 22 Jan 1923 in Elida, Ohio at age 76, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio. The cause of his death was cerebral thrombosis.
General Notes: Moses Brenneman, born May 4, 1846 in Fairfield Co., Ohio, died January 22, 1923. On October 1, 1870, he married Mary A. Stemen of Elida. She was born August 20, 1850. She died August 5, 1925. Both were buried in Salem Cemetery. They were Mennonites. At the age of nine years, he came with his parents from Franklin Co., to Sugar Creek Twp., Allen Co., where he grew to manhood on the 175 acre farm that his father had purchased soon after settling in the county.
Soon after his marriage, he purchased 74 acres of the old homestead from his father, which he improved and lived on until his death. Mr. Brenneman was a model farmer of his day, and a respected citizen in the community where he lived.
At the age of 20, he united with the Mennonite Church in Allen Co. and on the 10th of September 1885, was ordained to the ministry in which he served faithfully until his death. He was naturally of a strong spiritual disposition, and by some was thought inclined to look On the serious side of life, yet always of a cheerful nature even when under severe trials. In the church he stood firm in his convictions, yet could yield to others when he found himself in the wrong.
• Family Gathering:
Moses married Mary A. Stemen, daughter of Andrew Stemen and Jane Sakemiller, on 1 Oct 1870. Mary A. was born on 20 Aug 1850 in Elida, Ohio, died on 5 Aug 1925 in Elida, Ohio at age 74, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
+ 273 M i. (Infant Son Not Named) Brenneman was born on 24 Jul 1872 and died on 24 Jul 1872.
+ 274 M ii. Menno Brenneman was born on 27 Sep 1873 near Elida, Ohio and died on 24 Oct 1873 near Elida, Ohio.
+ 275 M iii. Andrew J. Brenneman was born on 7 Feb 1875 and died in Mar 1967 in Elida, Ohio at age 92.
Andrew J. married Sarah Elizabeth Durr (d. 21 May 1935).
Andrew J. next married Myrta Brunk.
+ 276 M iv. John M. Brenneman was born on 31 Mar 1877 near Elida, Ohio, died on 10 Nov 1959 near Elida, Ohio at age 82, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
John M. married Anna Greider Good (d. 18 Jul 1972) on 25 Dec 1904.
+ 277 M v. Simeon Brenneman was born on 4 Mar 1879 near Elida, Ohio and died on 8 Mar 1955 near Elida, Ohio at age 76.
Simeon married Lillie Burkholder (d. 23 Feb 1955) on 1 Jan 1908.
+ 278 M vi. Moses H. Brenneman Jr. was born on 31 Mar 1881 near Elida, Ohio and died on 4 Apr 1962 near Elida, Ohio at age 81.
Moses H. married Lillie Mae Gieger (d. 22 Dec 1957) on 12 Oct 1910.
+ 279 M vii. Rhuda R. Brenneman was born on 28 Feb 1883 and died on 23 Mar 1961 near Elida, Ohio at age 78.
Rhuda R. married Elnora E. Hilty (d. 13 Nov 1967) on 15 Feb 1911.
+ 280 M viii. Adam S. Brenneman was born on 3 Oct 1884 near Elida, Ohio and died on 12 Mar 1962 in Lima, Ohio at age 77.
Adam S. married Lessie Elizabeth Diller (d. 26 Aug 1995) on 18 Mar 1914.
+ 281 F ix. Martha J. Brenneman was born on 19 Jan 1887 near Elida, Ohio and died on 1 Jan 1976 near Elida, Ohio at age 88.
+ 282 M x. Alpheus Brenneman was born on 22 Apr 1892 near Elida, Ohio and died on 18 Nov 1969 near Elida, Ohio at age 77.
Alpheus married Ellen B. Landes (d. 7 Nov 1970) on 2 Jun 1936.
+ 283 F xi. Mary Ellen Brenneman was born on 23 Jul 1894 and died on 17 Jun 1981 near Elida, Ohio at age 86.
231. Manassa Brenneman (John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 12 Dec 1847 and died in 1848 at age 1.
232. Catherine Brenneman 1 (John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Dec 1849 in Fairfield Co, Ohio1 and died on 19 Nov 1926 in Gulfport, Mississippi1 at age 76.
Catherine married Daniel S. Brunk on 26 Dec 1876. Daniel S. was born on 8 Feb 1857 in Harrisonburg, VA.
+ 284 M i. Jacob B. Brunk 1 was born on 24 Sep 1877 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.1
Jacob B. married Ada V. Shank 1 on 21 Apr 1901.1
+ 285 F ii. Daughter Brunk 1 was born in 18781 and died in 1878.1
+ 286 M iii. John M. Brunk 1 was born on 15 Oct 1879 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio1 and died on 12 Nov 1930 in Gulfport, Mississippi1 at age 51.
John M. married Annie E. Rhodes 1 on 9 Sep 1900.1
+ 287 F iv. Anna R. Brunk 1 was born on 30 Jun 1881 in New Stark, Hancock Co, Ohio.1
Anna R. married Amos W. Rhodes 1 on 14 Feb 1901.1
+ 288 M v. Jesse H. Brunk 1 was born on 2 Dec 1884 in New Stark, Hancock Co, Ohio1 and died on 11 Mar 1916 in Hesston, Kansas1 at age 31.
Jesse H. married Myrtie C. Berry 1 on 29 Nov 1906.1
233. Levi Brenneman (John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 27 Jul 1851 and died in 1905 at age 54.
234. George Brenneman (John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 1 Mar 1853 and died in 1853.
235. Elizabeth Brenneman (John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 5 May 1854 and died in 1857 at age 3.
236. Magdalena Brenneman (John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 30 Jun 1857.
Magdalena married John Blosser on 26 Dec 1876. John was born on 5 Aug 1855 in Putnam Co., Ohio and died in 1921 in Hancock Co., OH at age 66.
General Notes: Farmer & Minister In 1869 he with his 'mother and family"moved to near New Stark, 0., where he has since resided. Farmer. MennoniteS. He was ordained to the--ministry in 1891 and to the office of bishop in 1905. He regarded these calls to service and responsibility with great seriousness and never spared himself to fulfill his obligations in this work. In his earlier work of the ministry he spent much time, and often with great personal sacrifice, in evangelistic work of the Mennonite Church, with a marked degree of success. He had for many years been especially interested in the educational welfare of our young people in his own church. He was for a number of years president of the Mennonite Roard of Education, and a warm supporter of Goshen College. He was for a number of years an ardent supporter of the Book and Tract Society of the church, of which he was president. He did not live to a great age, but he lived rapidly and much, and his life was filled to an unusual degree with a full measure of difficulty and success, its joys and sorrows, its love and service and sacrifices. He was laid to rest in the Hassen cemetery near New Stark, 0., his home community.
+ 289 F i. Catherine "Kate" Blosser was born on 9 Dec 1878 in New Stark, Van Buren Twp, Hancock Co, OH.
+ 290 M ii. Christian B Blosser was born on 9 Aug 1880 in New Stark, Van Buren Twp, Hancock Co, OH.
+ 291 F iii. Naomi Blosser was born in 1882 in New Stark, Van Buren Twp, Hancock Co, OH.
+ 292 F iv. Lesse Blosser was born on 3 Sep 1885 in New Stark, Van Buren Twp, Hancock Co, OH.
+ 293 M v. Timothy Henry Blosser was born on 27 Jul 1888 in New Stark, Van Buren Twp, Hancock Co, OH.
+ 294 M vi. John Mark Blosser was born on 23 Jun 1891 in New Stark, Van Buren Twp, Hancock Co, OH.
+ 295 F vii. Mary M Blosser was born on 13 Jan 1897 in New Stark, Van Buren Twp, Hancock Co, OH.
237. Catherine Brenneman 1 (John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Dec 1849 in Fairfield Co, Ohio1 and died on 19 Nov 1926 in Gulfport, Mississippi1 at age 76.
Catherine married Daniel S. Brunk on 26 Dec 1876. Daniel S. was born on 8 Feb 1857 in Harrisonburg, VA.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 232)
238. Elizabeth Brenneman (George Brenneman167, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 4 Dec 1841 and died on 4 Feb 1842.
239. Catherine Brenneman (George Brenneman167, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 20 Mar 1843.
240. Lydia Brenneman (George Brenneman167, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 17 Feb 1845.
241. Nancy Brenneman (George Brenneman167, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 6 Mar 1847.
242. Henry Brenneman (George Brenneman167, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 7 Apr 1851.
243. Sarah Brenneman (George Brenneman167, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 25 Sep 1853.
244. Samuel Brenneman (George Brenneman167, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 26 Jul 1857.
245. George G. Brenneman Jr. (George Brenneman167, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 14 Sep 1862.
246. William J Brenneman (Noah Eversole Brenneman200, Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Apr 1878 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio, died on 4 May 1954 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio at age 76, and was buried in Greenlawn Cem., Elida, OH.
General Notes: Occupation: Motorman on the Interurban Line
247. Merlin Brenneman (Noah Eversole Brenneman200, Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 14 Nov 1879 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio and died on 19 Apr 1938 in Columbus, Franklin Co, OH at age 58.
General Notes: HISTORY OF OHIO, The American Historical Society, Inc., 1925
Volume III, Page 123, 124
MERLIN BRENNEMAN is the present superintendent of budget, Department of Finance, State of Ohio. His active experience in the fiscal side of the state government covers a period of over ten years. His duties as superintendent of the budget comprise the preparation of the biennial budget, covering all expenditures of the state as authorized every two years by the General Assembly. His individual character and special experience give him exceptional qualifications for this responsible post.
Mr. Brenneman was born in American Township, Allen County, Ohio, in 1879, and he still retains his legal residence in Allen County, at Lima. He is a son of Noah E. and Elizabeth (Humphreys) Brenneman, both natives of Ohio, and Allen County farmers. Merlin Brenneman was reared on his father's farm, attended public school at Elida, and is a graduate of the high school of that city. He also finished a business college course, and acquired his early business experience at Lima.
In 1913 he came to Columbus as secretary to Vic Donahey, who in the general election of 1912 had been elected auditor of the state. Mr. Brenneman served as secretary throughout the two terms of State Auditor Donahey, a period of eight years. He then continued in the service of the auditor's department under the present state auditor, Joseph T. Tracy, until February, 1923. With all this detailed knowledge of the state's financial system he was called to his present position by Governor Donahey.
Mr. Brenneman is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He married Miss Boka K. Rumbaugh of Allen County. They have two children, Howard and Elizabeth.
248. Abner Brenneman (Noah Eversole Brenneman200, Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 12 Jun 1882 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
Abner married Mabel Crites on 14 Jun 1906. Mabel was born on 1 Jul 1883 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio and died in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
+ 296 M i. James Robert Brenneman was born on 2 Apr 1909 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
249. Cloyd Brenneman (Noah Eversole Brenneman200, Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 12 Apr 1885 and died on 20 Aug 1890 at age 5.
250. Fanny Brenneman (Benjamin Brenneman209, Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 17 May 1840.
251. Rev. Christian B. Brenneman (Benjamin Brenneman209, Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 17 Apr 1842 in Wayne Co, died on 21 Oct 1927 in Sugar Creek twp., Allen Co., Ohio at age 85, and was buried on 23 Oct 1927 in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: He was ordained to the Mennonite ministry in 1871 by Bishop George Brenneman(6). 3 ch.: Sophia, Lydia and Mary.
Christian B. married Susanna Brenneman, daughter of John M. Brenneman and Sophia Good, on 2 Jun 1863. Susanna was born on 5 Nov 1839 in Fairfield Co. Ohio and died on 15 Aug 1924 at age 84.
• relationship: Christian and Susanna were third cousins.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 226)
252. Adam Brenneman (Benjamin Brenneman209, Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 28 Aug 1843.
253. Abraham Brenneman (Benjamin Brenneman209, Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 14 Jul 1849.
254. Nancy Brenneman (Benjamin Brenneman209, Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 24 Aug 1853.
255. Mary Brenneman (Benjamin Brenneman209, Adam Brenneman96, Henry Breneman49, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 15 Nov 1855.
13th Generation 256. Charles David Breneman (Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 27 Apr 1866 in Singers Glen, Rockingham County, Virginia and died in 1948 at age 82.
General Notes: Charles is the Author of the Brenneman family history that is often referred to throughout this accounting. He self published it in 1939.
His self-bio from the book: He was born near Singers Glen, Rockingham Co., Va., April 27, 1866, and moved with his parents to Morgan Co., Mo., in the spring of 1870. Here they resided until Oct., 1880, when they moved to near Elida, Allen Co., Ohio. He has spent the remainder of his life in this vicinity. His father passed away in Mar., 1882, before the writer was sixteen years of age, and being the oldest of a family of five children, was made responsible by the help of a noble and devoted mother for providing for the family. The writer's education consequently was limited, and no one more fully realizes than he his inability of producing a work equivalent to the efforts of those who are up to date. writers for the press and the public. So, Kind Reader, I hope you will pardon all mistakes, errors, and omissions found within this history with the full assurance of the writer that they were not done intentionally. The writer may have done many unwise things during his life, but let us hope that he has done at least one wise thing in collecting and writing this history, and preserving the genealogy of the family for the future generations. He has been a farmer most of his life. He is a member of the Mennonite Church. He has served on the Executive Board of the Ohio Mennonite Sunday School Conference for nearly twenty-five years, and for eight years he was a member of the District Mission Board. For twenty years he was trustee for the Salem and Central Mennonite churches. He was also on various committees.
Sincerely your humble servant,
Charles D. Breneman
Elida, Ohio
Charles David married Mary Catherine Brenneman, daughter of Rev. Christian B. Brenneman and Susanna Brenneman, on 4 Dec 1886. Mary Catherine was born on 29 Oct 1867 in Wayne County, Ohio, died on 25 Feb 1949 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio at age 81, and was buried on 28 Feb 1949 in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
+ 297 M i. Christian B Breneman was born on 30 Jan 1888 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio and died on 11 Jul 1960 in Lima, Ohio at age 72.
Christian B married Rose E Berry (d. Oct 1978) on 20 Apr 1911.
+ 298 F ii. Lillian Elizabeth Breneman was born on 19 Feb 1889 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
+ 299 M iii. Alvin Melchiah Breneman was born on 31 Jan 1893 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
+ 300 F iv. Ruth Irene Breneman was born on 23 Jan 1896 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
+ 301 M v. George Arthur Breneman was born on 8 Feb 1898 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
+ 302 F vi. Naomi Esther Breneman was born on 26 Jan 1901.
+ 303 F vii. Naomi Esther Breneman was born on 26 Jan 1901 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio and died on 12 Feb 1991 at age 90.
Naomi Esther married Henry David Ross (d. 22 May 1963) on 14 Jul 1923.
257. Rebecca Frances Breneman (Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 16 Feb 1870.
258. George Gabriel Breneman (Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 25 Sep 1871.
259. John Peter Breneman (Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 7 Sep 1876.
260. Mary Magdalena Breneman (Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 21 Nov 1878.
261. Sophia Brenneman (Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 24 May 1864 in Wayne Co.
Sophia married Isaac Shank on 4 Feb 1886. Isaac was born on 24 Feb 1863.
+ 304 F i. Susannah R. Shank was born on 2 Dec 1886 in Ohio.
+ 305 M ii. Jacob Basil Shank was born on 13 Aug 1888 in Sugar Creek twp., Allen Co., Ohio.
+ 306 M iii. Ira Asa Shank was born on 27 Jul 1890 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
+ 307 F iv. Laura A. Shank was born on 8 Jun 1892 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
+ 308 M v. Otho B. Shank was born on 22 Apr 1894 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio and died on 5 May 1977 in Sarasota, Florida at age 83.
Otho B. married Hattie M King (d. 12 Dec 1990) from 1916 to 1917.
+ 309 F vi. Ellen O. Shank was born on 10 Jul 1896 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
+ 310 M vii. Erasmus C. Shank was born on 11 Feb 1898 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
+ 311 F viii. Effie M. Shank was born on 1 Nov 1900 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
+ 312 M ix. Rhuda R. Shank was born on 9 Sep 1902 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
+ 313 M x. Noah O. Shank was born on 14 Jan 1905 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
+ 314 M xi. Timothy H. Shank was born on 25 Oct 1908 in Ohio.
262. Lydia Brenneman (Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1865 in Ohio.
263. Mary Catherine Brenneman (Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 29 Oct 1867 in Wayne County, Ohio, died on 25 Feb 1949 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio at age 81, and was buried on 28 Feb 1949 in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
Mary Catherine married Charles David Breneman, son of Melchiah Breneman and Elizabeth Jane Shank, on 4 Dec 1886. Charles David was born on 27 Apr 1866 in Singers Glen, Rockingham County, Virginia and died in 1948 at age 82.
General Notes: Charles is the Author of the Brenneman family history that is often referred to throughout this accounting. He self published it in 1939.
His self-bio from the book: He was born near Singers Glen, Rockingham Co., Va., April 27, 1866, and moved with his parents to Morgan Co., Mo., in the spring of 1870. Here they resided until Oct., 1880, when they moved to near Elida, Allen Co., Ohio. He has spent the remainder of his life in this vicinity. His father passed away in Mar., 1882, before the writer was sixteen years of age, and being the oldest of a family of five children, was made responsible by the help of a noble and devoted mother for providing for the family. The writer's education consequently was limited, and no one more fully realizes than he his inability of producing a work equivalent to the efforts of those who are up to date. writers for the press and the public. So, Kind Reader, I hope you will pardon all mistakes, errors, and omissions found within this history with the full assurance of the writer that they were not done intentionally. The writer may have done many unwise things during his life, but let us hope that he has done at least one wise thing in collecting and writing this history, and preserving the genealogy of the family for the future generations. He has been a farmer most of his life. He is a member of the Mennonite Church. He has served on the Executive Board of the Ohio Mennonite Sunday School Conference for nearly twenty-five years, and for eight years he was a member of the District Mission Board. For twenty years he was trustee for the Salem and Central Mennonite churches. He was also on various committees.
Sincerely your humble servant,
Charles D. Breneman
Elida, Ohio
(Duplicate Line. See Person 256)
264. John M. Stemen (Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
265. Samuel E. Stemen (Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
266. Anna B. Stemen (Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
267. Amanda Jane Stemen (Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
268. George W. Stemen (Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
269. Simeon B. Stemen (Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
270. Rhoda E. Stemen (Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 31 Dec 1879 in Elida, Ohio and died in 1961 in Allen Co. Ohio at age 82.
General Notes: (First cousin)
Rhoda E. married Andrew S. Shenk, son of Daniel Shenk and Rachel Stemen, on 21 Oct 1899. Andrew S. was born on 29 Jul 1878 in Allen Co. Ohio, died in 1956 in Allen Co. Ohio at age 78, and was buried in Allen Co. Ohio.
+ 315 M i. Menno Wilson Shenk was born on 16 Nov 1900.
+ 316 M ii. Caroll W. Shenk was born on 20 May 1902.
+ 317 M iii. Oliver W. Shenk was born on 2 Nov 1903.
+ 318 M iv. Edgar Shenk was born on 28 Jul 1906.
+ 319 F v. Rhoda Shenk was born on 24 Jun 1908.
+ 320 F vi. Margaret Shenk was born on 26 May 1910.
+ 321 M vii. Roland Shenk was born on 22 Dec 1911.
+ 322 M viii. Louis Shenk was born on 30 Jun 1915, died on 4 Apr 1999 at age 83, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
+ 323 M ix. Clayton Shenk was born on 14 Oct 1917 and died in 1927 at age 10.
271. Lydia C. Stemen (Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
272. Martha M. Stemen (Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
273. (Infant Son Not Named) Brenneman (Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 24 Jul 1872 and died on 24 Jul 1872.
274. Menno Brenneman (Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 27 Sep 1873 near Elida, Ohio and died on 24 Oct 1873 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: October 24th, in Allen co., Ohio, MENNO, son of Moses and Mary BRENNEMAN, aged 27 days. Services by Geo. Brenneman, and C. Culp, from Ps. 39:4, 5; John 14:1-3.
"An infant child has passed away
To brighter realms above;
From earth to heaven hath winged its way
To bask in Jesus' love."
[Diptheria and Litiz transcribed as written.]
Transcribed by Ruth Schrock, Indiana
275. Andrew J. Brenneman (Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 7 Feb 1875 and died in Mar 1967 in Elida, Ohio at age 92.
General Notes: Andrew Brenneman was born February 7, 1875 near Elida and married Elizabeth Durr. She was born April 9, 1879 and died from the accidental explosion of oil in a coal stove on May 21, 1935. He was a farmer. On May 21, 1905, he was ordained to the ministry at the Pike Church near Elida, Ohio. A few years later he moved with his family to Plainview, Texas where he served as pastor for a few years. He later returned to his former home at Elida and served as pastor of the Central Mennonite Church for many years. He later married Myrta Brunk.
Andrew J. married Sarah Elizabeth Durr, daughter of John N Durr and Jane Steele. Sarah Elizabeth was born on 9 Apr 1879 and died on 21 May 1935 at age 56. The cause of her death was accidental explosion of oil in a coal stove.
+ 324 M i. John D Brenneman was born on 5 Sep 1901 and died on 30 Apr 1961 in Michigan at age 59.
John D married Alma Miller on 30 Jun 1934.
+ 325 M ii. Paul E. Brenneman was born on 10 Feb 1904 and died on 30 Nov 1971 in Lubbock, Texas at age 67.
Paul E. married Mildred Purdy on 26 Dec 1931.
+ 326 M iii. Timothy H. Brenneman was born on 7 Oct 1905 and died on 9 Jun 1977 at age 71.
Timothy H. married Rowena J. Leedy (d. 5 Oct 1989) on 3 May 1928.
+ 327 F iv. Mary Esther Brenneman was born on 30 Nov 1908 in Plainview, Texas, died on 5 Sep 1990 in Goshen, Indiana at age 81, and was buried on 8 Sep 1990 in Violett Cemetery; Goshen Indiana.
Mary Esther married Durbin Thomas Yoder M. D. on 6 Jan 1939.
+ 328 F v. Ruth Elizabeth Brenneman was born on 27 Jan 1912 and died on 30 Nov 1971 at age 59.
+ 329 M vi. Moses Sampson Brenneman was born on 29 Sep 1915 and died on 24 Feb 1976 near Elida, Ohio at age 60.
Moses Sampson married Lucy Fogelsong on 12 Aug 1949.
Andrew J. next married Myrta Brunk.
276. John M. Brenneman (Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 31 Mar 1877 near Elida, Ohio, died on 10 Nov 1959 near Elida, Ohio at age 82, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: John M. Brenneman's Childhood
After John's birth, March 31, 1877, his grandfather, also named John M., came to see him. Speaking in Pennsylvania Dutch he said, "I came to see Johnny," so they named him after his grandfather.
John started to school when he was quite young and in order to keep his oldest brother Andrew company. Since neither of them could speak English well, Andrew helped John interpret. This sometimes caused problems. Pennsylvania Dutch was spoken at home.
John's brother Sim was larger than John for a while even though he was younger. One time when they were being weighed, John put stones in his pocket to weigh more.
In those days, children had to work. They were given various jobs to do. The oldest brother Andrew, would divide the work and let each take their choice. Then he would take what was left, if any, he always got the best of them. He would say, "You churn so many turns and I'll finish." Often, the butter would be done before his turn ever came.
John liked fun, and loved to tease. He especially found amusement in flipping his sister's pigtails or opening their apron strings.
He was especially fond of singing. Someone came to church to give singing lessons. John joined the bass section, but was soon told he needed to sing soprano for awhile more. The teacher was correct, as he continued singing lead the rest of his life. He enjoyed participating in a quartet including his brother Alpheus, brother-in-law Menno Good, and cousin, Christ Brenneman, for many years. (John's son Simon imitated this quartet to near perfection in a recording studio and fooled many people who remembered this quartet that had never been recorded.)
John especially enjoyed visiting his grandparents and his aunts and uncles. He also worked for some of them before he married. He spent several years working in Virginia before he married. He was a farmer all his life imitated had great concern for his family.
• Golden Wedding Anniversary:
• Reunion: John M Brenneman Family Reunion, Aug 1975, Al Good's woods.
• Travel: A Log of John M's trips, Jun 1902-4 Jul 1902. 2 Trip of J.M. Brenneman • Portrait: Family Portrait.
John M. married Anna Greider Good, daughter of Simon P Good and Barbara Erb Greider, on 25 Dec 1904. Anna Greider was born on 9 Sep 1885 near Elida, Ohio, died on 18 Jul 1972 near Elida, Ohio at age 86, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
Marriage Notes: About Anna and John's Courtship Days • Family Portrait:
+ 330 F i. Eva Blanche Brenneman was born on 5 Nov 1905 and died on 17 Apr 2002 in Lima, Ohio at age 96.
+ 331 M ii. Victor Laverne Brenneman was born on 5 Jan 1908 near Elida, Ohio and died on 19 Mar 1937 near Elida, Ohio at age 29.
Victor Laverne married Maxine Ashton on 21 Jun 1929.
+ 332 M iii. Walter Ray Brenneman was born on 8 Jun 1911 near Elida, Ohio, died on 8 Sep 1991 in Lima, Ohio at age 80, and was buried in Memorial Park Cemertary; Lima, Ohio.
Walter Ray married Martha Musselman on 1 Apr 1934.
Walter Ray next married Fern Delight Amstutz (d. 24 Feb 2007) on 22 May 1938 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 333 M iv. Ralph Alpheus Brenneman was born on 5 Apr 1913 near Elida, Ohio and died on 10 Dec 2002 in Goshen, Indiana at age 89.
Ralph Alpheus married Caroline Smucker (d. 17 Nov 1989) on 10 Oct 1942 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 334 F v. Anna Grace Brenneman was born on 23 Sep 1914 near Elida, Ohio and died on 12 Aug 1998 in West Liberty, Ohio at age 83.
Anna Grace married Clarence Yoder (d. 24 Jun 1969) on 22 Oct 1939.
+ 335 M vi. Frederick Ernest Brenneman was born on 15 May 1917 near Elida, Ohio and died on 9 Dec 1987 near Elida, Ohio at age 70.
Frederick Ernest married Dorothy Habig on 14 Oct 1939 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 336 F vii. Clara Elizabeth Brenneman was born on 13 Jul 1919 near Elida, Ohio.
Clara Elizabeth married Delphos Kauffman (d. 26 Sep 1975) on 27 Oct 1940 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 337 M viii. Simon Peter Brenneman was born on 11 Jun 1923 near Elida, Ohio, died on 9 Feb 2005 in Lima, Ohio at age 81, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
Simon Peter married Jean Dale Yant on 21 Apr 1946 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 338 M ix. John M. Brenneman Jr. was born on 6 Mar 1925 near Elida, Ohio, died on 2 Jan 1997 at age 71, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
John M. married Betty Hardeman in 1958.
+ 339 M x. B. Andrew Brenneman was born on 5 Sep 1928 near Elida, Ohio.
B. Andrew married Ada Maxine Miller on 6 Jun 1952 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 340 F xi. Luella May Brenneman was born on 21 May 1933 near Elida, Ohio.
Luella May married Wendell Miller on 5 Sep 1954 in Elida, Ohio.
277. Simeon Brenneman (Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 4 Mar 1879 near Elida, Ohio and died on 8 Mar 1955 near Elida, Ohio at age 76.
Medical Notes: Farmer, Mennonite Simeon married Lillie Burkholder on 1 Jan 1908. Lillie was born on 27 Apr 1883 and died on 23 Feb 1955 at age 71.
+ 341 M i. Edwin S. Brenneman was born on 9 Dec 1908 and died on 15 Sep 1983 near Elida, Ohio at age 74.
Edwin S. married Grace Short on 6 Jun 1943.
+ 342 F ii. Mary Evelyn Brenneman was born on 11 Mar 1913.
Mary Evelyn married Lloyd Hostetler on 6 Jan 1939.
+ 343 M iii. Robert E. Brenneman was born on 28 Jan 1915 in Indiana and died on 19 Sep 1991 near Elida, Ohio at age 76.
Robert E. married Alma Huber (d. 24 Jan 2009) on 6 Jun 1942.
278. Moses H. Brenneman Jr. (Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 31 Mar 1881 near Elida, Ohio and died on 4 Apr 1962 near Elida, Ohio at age 81. The cause of his death was cerebral thrombosis.
General Notes: **************** Moses H. married Lillie Mae Gieger on 12 Oct 1910. Lillie Mae was born on 18 Sep 1883 and died on 22 Dec 1957 at age 74.
+ 344 F i. Geneva Elizabeth Brenneman was born on 24 Apr 1914.
Geneva Elizabeth married Orrie Harshbarger on 28 Nov 1940.
+ 345 F ii. Mary Gladys Brenneman was born on 11 Jun 1917 and died on 24 Apr 2004 in Lima, Ohio at age 86.
Mary Gladys married Hiram Brenneman on 14 Apr 1940.
279. Rhuda R. Brenneman (Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 28 Feb 1883 and died on 23 Mar 1961 near Elida, Ohio at age 78.
General Notes: teacher, farmer, poultry man Medical Notes: Rhuda R. married Elnora E. Hilty on 15 Feb 1911. Elnora E. was born on 5 Oct 1884 near New Stark, Ohio and died on 13 Nov 1967 near Elida, Ohio at age 83.
+ 346 M i. Leland Brenneman was born on 31 Jul 1912 and died on 1 Oct 2004 in Plymouth, VT at age 92.
Leland married Elsie Hitchers (d. 3 Feb 2001) on 1 Jul 1950.
+ 347 F ii. Mary Florence Brenneman was born on 8 Apr 1918 and died near Elida, Ohio.
+ 348 M iii. John M. Brenneman was born on 19 Feb 1921 and died in Lima, Ohio.
John M. married Carol Myrth Gerig (d. 27 Oct 2006) on 30 Jun 1949 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 349 F iv. Marjorie June Brenneman was born on 12 Jun 1925.
Marjorie June married Ora Richer on 30 Aug 1949.
280. Adam S. Brenneman (Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 3 Oct 1884 near Elida, Ohio and died on 12 Mar 1962 in Lima, Ohio at age 77.
General Notes: second hand store owner, Mennonite and United Brethren Adam S. married Lessie Elizabeth Diller on 18 Mar 1914. Lessie Elizabeth was born on 15 Jul 1892 and died on 26 Aug 1995 at age 103.
+ 350 M i. Richard L. Brenneman was born on 5 Apr 1916 and died on 16 Jan 1944 at age 27.
Richard L. married Jean Griffin.
+ 351 M ii. Paul William Brenneman was born on 2 Mar 1921 and died on 8 Jul 1934 at age 13.
+ 352 F iii. Alice Ann Brenneman was born on 28 Jul 1926.
Alice Ann married Keith Bastian on 12 Jan 1946.
281. Martha J. Brenneman (Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 19 Jan 1887 near Elida, Ohio and died on 1 Jan 1976 near Elida, Ohio at age 88.
General Notes: Martha remained at home and cared for her parents until they died. Her sister Mary Ellen was a school teacher for several years after which they resided on the old home place with their youngest brother until 1936 when they moved to a home just north of Elida. Neither ever married. 282. Alpheus Brenneman (Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 22 Apr 1892 near Elida, Ohio and died on 18 Nov 1969 near Elida, Ohio at age 77.
General Notes: Farmer, Mennonites Alpheus married Ellen B. Landes on 2 Jun 1936. Ellen B. was born on 9 Sep 1890 and died on 7 Nov 1970 near Elida, Ohio at age 80. They had no children.
283. Mary Ellen Brenneman (Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 23 Jul 1894 and died on 17 Jun 1981 near Elida, Ohio at age 86.
General Notes: teacher 284. Jacob B. Brunk 1 (Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 24 Sep 1877 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.1
Jacob B. married Ada V. Shank 1 on 21 Apr 1901.1 Ada V. was born on 27 Jun 1871 in Versailles, Missouri.1
+ 353 F i. Esther Marie Brunk 1 was born on 30 Mar 1902.1
+ 354 F ii. Ruth Minerva Brunk 1 was born on 15 Jun 1904.1
+ 355 M iii. Sharon Daniel Brunk 1 was born on 1 May 1907.1
Sharon Daniel married Cleo Elma Cook 1 on 17 Jun 1933.1
+ 356 F iv. Geneva Kathryn Brunk 1 was born on 1 May 1912.1
Geneva Kathryn married Joe S. Montague 1 on 14 Feb 1936.1
285. Daughter Brunk 1 (Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 18781 and died in 1878.1
286. John M. Brunk 1 (Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 15 Oct 1879 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio1 and died on 12 Nov 1930 in Gulfport, Mississippi1 at age 51.
John M. married Annie E. Rhodes 1 on 9 Sep 1900.1 Annie E. was born on 13 Mar 1876 in Virginia.1
+ 357 M i. Wilmer S. Brunk 1 was born on 14 Jul 1901.1
+ 358 F ii. Zela K. Brunk 1 was born on 10 Jul 19031 and died on 21 Jun 19081 at age 4.
+ 359 F iii. Grace A. Brunk 1 was born on 16 Apr 1906.1
+ 360 M iv. Orvin S. Brunk 1 was born on 16 Aug 1908.1
+ 361 F v. Gladys V. Brunk 1 was born on 26 Aug 1911.1
+ 362 F vi. Ada Mae Brunk 1 was born on 14 Jul 19161 and died on 16 Jul 1916.1
287. Anna R. Brunk 1 (Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 30 Jun 1881 in New Stark, Hancock Co, Ohio.1
Anna R. married Amos W. Rhodes 1 on 14 Feb 1901.1 Amos W. was born on 23 Nov 1873 in Virginia.1
+ 363 M i. Marvin D. Rhodes 1 was born on 30 Jul 1903 in La Junta, Colorada.1
Marvin D. married Hazel C. Schertz.1
+ 364 M ii. John Edward Rhodes Sr. 1 was born on 31 Dec 1904 in La Junta, Colorada.1
John Edward married Grace Edith Snyder 1 on 6 Mar 1926.1
+ 365 F iii. Edna C. Rhodes 1 was born on 29 Jul 19101 and died on 13 Apr 19321 at age 21.
+ 366 M iv. Living Rhodes .
+ 367 M v. Living Rhodes . (Relationship to Father: Adopted, Relationship to Mother: Adopted)
288. Jesse H. Brunk 1 (Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 2 Dec 1884 in New Stark, Hancock Co, Ohio1 and died on 11 Mar 1916 in Hesston, Kansas1 at age 31.
Jesse H. married Myrtie C. Berry 1 on 29 Nov 1906.1 Myrtie C. was born on 29 May 1885 in Harrisonburg, Virginia.1
+ 368 F i. Olive Marie Brunk 1 was born on 15 Mar 1908.1
Olive Marie married Lewis Wenger Geil 1 on 16 Jun 1929.1
+ 369 F ii. Mary Kathryn Brunk 1 was born on 8 May 1911.1
Mary Kathryn married Paul L. Yoder 1 on 9 Jul 1932.1
+ 370 F iii. Living Brunk .
289. Catherine "Kate" Blosser (Magdalena Brenneman236, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 9 Dec 1878 in New Stark, Van Buren Twp, Hancock Co, OH.
290. Christian B Blosser (Magdalena Brenneman236, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 9 Aug 1880 in New Stark, Van Buren Twp, Hancock Co, OH.
291. Naomi Blosser (Magdalena Brenneman236, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born in 1882 in New Stark, Van Buren Twp, Hancock Co, OH.
292. Lesse Blosser (Magdalena Brenneman236, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 3 Sep 1885 in New Stark, Van Buren Twp, Hancock Co, OH.
293. Timothy Henry Blosser (Magdalena Brenneman236, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 27 Jul 1888 in New Stark, Van Buren Twp, Hancock Co, OH.
294. John Mark Blosser (Magdalena Brenneman236, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 23 Jun 1891 in New Stark, Van Buren Twp, Hancock Co, OH.
295. Mary M Blosser (Magdalena Brenneman236, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 13 Jan 1897 in New Stark, Van Buren Twp, Hancock Co, OH.
296. James Robert Brenneman (Abner Brenneman248, Noah Eversole Brenneman200, Jacob Breneman91, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 2 Apr 1909 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
General Notes: (Taken from ? Paper Aug 20, 1945) Clipping found at Allen County Museum Library in the Brenneman File. 297. Christian B Breneman (Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 30 Jan 1888 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio and died on 11 Jul 1960 in Lima, Ohio at age 72.
Christian B married Rose E Berry on 20 Apr 1911. Rose E was born on 23 Apr 1892 in Virginia and died in Oct 1978 in Lima, Ohio at age 86.
+ 371 F i. Lois Irene Breneman was born on 25 Mar 1912 in Allen Co. Ohio.
+ 372 F ii. Edna Elizabeth Breneman was born on 26 Jun 1913 in Allen Co. Ohio.
Edna Elizabeth married Vernon Swartz.
+ 373 F iii. Mary Ethel Breneman was born on 10 Dec 1914 in Allen Co. Ohio.
+ 374 F iv. Emma Lucille Breneman was born on 26 Apr 1916 in Allen Co. Ohio.
+ 375 F v. Eunice Virginia Breneman was born on 14 Sep 1917 in Allen Co. Ohio.
+ 376 M vi. Charles Andrew Breneman was born on 16 Dec 1919 in Allen Co. Ohio and died on 13 Aug 1996 in Lima, Ohio at age 76.
Charles Andrew married Mabel Bear.
+ 377 M vii. Clark D Breneman was born on 3 Jul 1922 in Allen Co. Ohio.
Clark D married Clara Belle King (d. 23 Jun 2005).
+ 378 F viii. Helen Francis Breneman was born on 4 Oct 1925.
+ 379 F ix. (Stillborn) Breneman was born on 5 Sep 1930 in Ohio and died on 5 Sep 1930 in Ohio.
+ 380 F x. Ruth Ann Breneman was born on 2 Nov 1934.
298. Lillian Elizabeth Breneman (Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 19 Feb 1889 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
299. Alvin Melchiah Breneman (Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 31 Jan 1893 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
300. Ruth Irene Breneman (Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 23 Jan 1896 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
301. George Arthur Breneman (Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 8 Feb 1898 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
302. Naomi Esther Breneman (Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 26 Jan 1901.
303. Naomi Esther Breneman (Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 26 Jan 1901 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio and died on 12 Feb 1991 at age 90.
Naomi Esther married Henry David Ross, son of Walter Andrew Ross and Fannie Good, on 14 Jul 1923. Henry David was born on 23 Mar 1901 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio and died on 22 May 1963 at age 62.
+ 381 M i. Robert Rex Ross was born on 17 Jun 1901 in Elida, Ohio.
Robert Rex married Clara Greider Good.
+ 382 F ii. Caroline Louise Ross .
304. Susannah R. Shank (Sophia Brenneman261, Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 2 Dec 1886 in Ohio.
305. Jacob Basil Shank (Sophia Brenneman261, Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 13 Aug 1888 in Sugar Creek twp., Allen Co., Ohio.
306. Ira Asa Shank (Sophia Brenneman261, Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 27 Jul 1890 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
307. Laura A. Shank (Sophia Brenneman261, Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 8 Jun 1892 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
308. Otho B. Shank (Sophia Brenneman261, Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 22 Apr 1894 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio and died on 5 May 1977 in Sarasota, Florida at age 83.
General Notes: # Occupation: Farmer, General farm 1920 Marion, Allen, Ohio# Occupation: Proprietor, Grain elevator 1930 Marion, Allen, Ohio Otho B. married Hattie M King, daughter of Daniel King and Barbara M. Huber, from 1916 to 1917. Hattie M was born on 24 Aug 1897 in West Liberty, Ohio, died on 12 Dec 1990 at age 93, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
+ 383 M i. Mark Daniel Shenk was born on 19 Dec 1917 in Ohio.
+ 384 F ii. Luella Florence Shenk was born on 6 May 1923 in Elida, Ohio.
309. Ellen O. Shank (Sophia Brenneman261, Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Jul 1896 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
310. Erasmus C. Shank (Sophia Brenneman261, Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 11 Feb 1898 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
311. Effie M. Shank (Sophia Brenneman261, Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 1 Nov 1900 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
312. Rhuda R. Shank (Sophia Brenneman261, Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 9 Sep 1902 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
313. Noah O. Shank (Sophia Brenneman261, Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 14 Jan 1905 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
314. Timothy H. Shank (Sophia Brenneman261, Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 25 Oct 1908 in Ohio.
315. Menno Wilson Shenk (Rhoda E. Stemen270, Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 16 Nov 1900.
316. Caroll W. Shenk (Rhoda E. Stemen270, Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 20 May 1902.
317. Oliver W. Shenk (Rhoda E. Stemen270, Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 2 Nov 1903.
318. Edgar Shenk (Rhoda E. Stemen270, Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 28 Jul 1906.
319. Rhoda Shenk (Rhoda E. Stemen270, Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 24 Jun 1908.
320. Margaret Shenk (Rhoda E. Stemen270, Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 26 May 1910.
321. Roland Shenk (Rhoda E. Stemen270, Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 22 Dec 1911.
322. Louis Shenk (Rhoda E. Stemen270, Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 30 Jun 1915, died on 4 Apr 1999 at age 83, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
323. Clayton Shenk (Rhoda E. Stemen270, Lydia Brenneman227, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 14 Oct 1917 and died in 1927 at age 10.
324. John D Brenneman (Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 5 Sep 1901 and died on 30 Apr 1961 in Michigan at age 59.
General Notes: real estate John D married Alma Miller on 30 Jun 1934.
+ 385 M i. John Lynwood Brenneman was born on 3 Aug 1935.
325. Paul E. Brenneman (Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Feb 1904 and died on 30 Nov 1971 in Lubbock, Texas at age 67.
General Notes: teacher, postal worker, farmer, lived in Texas Paul E. married Mildred Purdy on 26 Dec 1931. Mildred was born on 5 Dec 1908.
+ 386 M i. Richard Purdy Brenneman was born on 17 Dec 1932.
Richard Purdy married Sue Widener on 4 Sep 1952.
+ 387 F ii. Mary Ann Brenneman was born on 8 Jan 1943.
Mary Ann married David Johnson on 28 Nov 1968.
326. Timothy H. Brenneman (Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 7 Oct 1905 and died on 9 Jun 1977 at age 71. The cause of his death was congestive heart failure.
General Notes: ordained for the ministry to South America, Sept. 11, 1938 at Central Mennonite, Elida, Ohio. Timothy H. married Rowena J. Leedy on 3 May 1928. Rowena J. was born on 24 Jul 1906 and died on 5 Oct 1989 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana at age 83.
General Notes: Brenneman.- Rowena Leedy, was born at Elida, Ohio, July 24, 1906; died at Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital, Oct. 5, 1989; aged 83. On May 3, 1928, she was married to Timothy Brenneman, who died on June 9, 1977. Surviving are one son (Donald), one daughter (Patricia Santiago), 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one half brother (Fred Stalter), and 3 half sisters (Anna Mary Stalter, Virginia Stalter, and Miriam Charles). She and her husband spent many years as missionaries in Argentina. She was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 7, in charge of Harvey Chupp; interment in Salem Mennonite Cemetery, Elida, Ohio. + 388 F i. Patricia Ann Brenneman was born on 24 Aug 1931.
Patricia Ann married Fidel Santiago on 8 Jun 1956.
+ 389 M ii. Donald Leedy Brenneman was born on 19 Feb 1934.
Donald Leedy married Marilyn on 25 Jun 1955.
327. Mary Esther Brenneman (Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 30 Nov 1908 in Plainview, Texas, died on 5 Sep 1990 in Goshen, Indiana at age 81, and was buried on 8 Sep 1990 in Violett Cemetery; Goshen Indiana.
General Notes: nurse Mary Esther married Durbin Thomas Yoder M. D. on 6 Jan 1939. Durbin Thomas was born on 10 Jan 1908.
+ 390 F i. JoAnn Ruth Yoder was born on 30 Jul 1941.
JoAnn Ruth married John Jay Smith on 25 Aug 1963.
+ 391 M ii. John D. Yoder was born on 27 Oct 1943.
John D. married June Alliman on 19 Aug 1967.
328. Ruth Elizabeth Brenneman (Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 27 Jan 1912 and died on 30 Nov 1971 at age 59.
General Notes: governess and house worker. never married. 329. Moses Sampson Brenneman (Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 29 Sep 1915 and died on 24 Feb 1976 near Elida, Ohio at age 60.
General Notes: farmer Moses Sampson married Lucy Fogelsong on 12 Aug 1949. Lucy was born on 6 Dec 1925.
+ 392 M i. Ronald Brenneman was born on 20 May 1950 near Elida, Ohio.
Ronald married Linda Schlabach on 12 Aug 1972.
+ 393 F ii. Marilyn Brenneman was born on 28 Sep 1952 near Elida, Ohio.
Marilyn married Mike Hughes on 26 Mar 1978.
+ 394 F iii. Rita Brenneman was born on 2 Apr 1954 near Elida, Ohio.
Rita married R. Dale Lehman on 28 Dec 1974.
+ 395 F iv. Kathleen Brenneman was born on 8 Oct 1955 near Elida, Ohio.
Kathleen married Steve Nussbaum on 1 Sep 1979.
+ 396 M v. Stanley Brenneman was born on 13 Feb 1959 near Elida, Ohio.
+ 397 M vi. Kim Brenneman was born on 11 Jun 1960 near Elida, Ohio.
+ 398 F vii. Janet Elizabeth Brenneman was born on 1 Dec 1963 near Elida, Ohio.
Janet Elizabeth married Max Leonard Troyer on 25 May 1985.
330. Eva Blanche Brenneman (John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 5 Nov 1905 and died on 17 Apr 2002 in Lima, Ohio at age 96.
General Notes: teacher. never married. 331. Victor Laverne Brenneman (John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 5 Jan 1908 near Elida, Ohio and died on 19 Mar 1937 near Elida, Ohio at age 29. The cause of his death was strep throat.
General Notes: electrician. Victor Laverne married Maxine Ashton on 21 Jun 1929. Maxine was born on 27 Jun 1909.
+ 399 M i. Victor Laverne Brenneman Jr. was born on 26 Aug 1929.
Victor Laverne married Jean Gossard on 1 Jan 1949.
+ 400 M ii. Walter A. Brenneman was born on 9 May 1931.
Walter A. married Yvonne Burnette in Dec 1951.
332. Walter Ray Brenneman (John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 8 Jun 1911 near Elida, Ohio, died on 8 Sep 1991 in Lima, Ohio at age 80, and was buried in Memorial Park Cemertary; Lima, Ohio.
General Notes: mechanic, parts man. Walter Ray married Martha Musselman on 1 Apr 1934. The marriage ended in divorce. Martha was born on 11 Feb 1915. They had no children.
• Divorce Filing:
Walter Ray next married Fern Delight Amstutz on 22 May 1938 in Elida, Ohio. Fern Delight was born on 1 Jul 1916, died on 24 Feb 2007 at age 90, and was buried on 2 Mar 2007 in Memorial Park Cemertary; Lima, Ohio. They had no children.
333. Ralph Alpheus Brenneman (John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 5 Apr 1913 near Elida, Ohio and died on 10 Dec 2002 in Goshen, Indiana at age 89.
General Notes: farmer, carpenter Ralph Alpheus married Caroline Smucker on 10 Oct 1942 in Elida, Ohio. Caroline was born on 13 May 1914 and died on 17 Nov 1989 in Elida, Ohio at age 75. The cause of her death was pancreatic cancer.
General Notes: teacher + 401 M i. Calvin Smucker Brenneman was born on 27 Jul 1943 near Elida, Ohio.
Calvin Smucker married Judith Daniels on 10 Aug 1963.
+ 402 M ii. Roger Brenneman was born on 7 Oct 1944 near Elida, Ohio and died on 4 Dec 2002 in Goshen, Indiana at age 58.
Roger married Dorothy Schrader on 27 Nov 1975.
+ 403 F iii. Nancy Brenneman was born on 1 Feb 1951 near Elida, Ohio.
Nancy married Mark Liechty on 29 Dec 1972 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 404 F iv. Connie Sue Brenneman was born on 28 Jan 1952.
Connie Sue married Greg Maxwell on 11 Jun 1977 in Salem Mennoite Cemetery, Elida, Allen Co., OH.
334. Anna Grace Brenneman (John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 23 Sep 1914 near Elida, Ohio and died on 12 Aug 1998 in West Liberty, Ohio at age 83.
General Notes: homemaker Anna Grace married Clarence Yoder on 22 Oct 1939. Clarence was born on 3 Nov 1910 and died on 24 Jun 1969 in West Liberty, Ohio at age 58.
Medical Notes: implement dealer + 405 F i. Patricia Ann Yoder was born on 31 Jan 1941.
+ 406 F ii. Julia Rose Yoder was born on 3 Jul 1943.
335. Frederick Ernest Brenneman (John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 15 May 1917 near Elida, Ohio and died on 9 Dec 1987 near Elida, Ohio at age 70.
General Notes: plumber, electrician Frederick Ernest married Dorothy Habig on 14 Oct 1939 in Elida, Ohio. Dorothy was born on 15 Nov 1917 and died near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: homemaker + 407 M i. Terrell Frederick Brenneman was born on 9 Sep 1940.
Terrell Frederick married Janet Bell on 13 Jun 1963.
+ 408 M ii. John David Brenneman was born on 3 Oct 1942 near Elida, Ohio.
+ 409 F iii. Judith Ann Brenneman was born on 27 Jun 1946.
Judith Ann married David Fetter on 16 Oct 1965 in Elida, Ohio.
Judith Ann next married Joe Nolan.
+ 410 M iv. Michael Ray Brenneman was born on 13 Jun 1949 near Elida, Ohio.
Michael Ray married Magaret Redd on 13 Jul 1967.
+ 411 F v. Jane Ellen Brenneman was born on 10 Sep 1952 near Elida, Ohio.
Jane Ellen married Steven Shellenbarger on 5 Nov 1971 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 412 F vi. Jacqueline Brenneman was born on 21 Jan 1956.
Jacqueline married Robert Eugene Green on 17 Aug 1974 in Elida, Ohio.
336. Clara Elizabeth Brenneman (John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 13 Jul 1919 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: homemaker, retail Clara Elizabeth married Delphos Kauffman on 27 Oct 1940 in Elida, Ohio. Delphos was born on 30 Mar 1914 and died on 26 Sep 1975 in West Liberty, Ohio at age 61. The cause of his death was accidental electrocution, cleaning tanker truck.
General Notes: Truck Driver and Farmer + 413 F i. Shirley Kauffman was born on 25 Oct 1941 in West Liberty, Ohio.
+ 414 F ii. Janice Kauffman was born on 19 Jan 1944 in West Liberty, Ohio.
Janice married Jacob James (Jim) Brenneman on 17 Aug 1968.
+ 415 F iii. Dianne Kauffman was born on 21 Dec 1948 in West Liberty, Ohio.
Dianne married David Nathan Stuckey on 31 Aug 1968.
+ 416 F iv. Kathy Kauffman was born on 29 Nov 1954 in West Liberty, Ohio.
Kathy married John Christopher (Chris) Foust on 12 May 1973.
337. Simon Peter Brenneman (John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 11 Jun 1923 near Elida, Ohio, died on 9 Feb 2005 in Lima, Ohio at age 81, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio. The cause of his death was alzheimer's disease.
General Notes: Realtor, Auctioneer Medical Notes: SIMON P. "SI" BRENNEMAN, 81, died at 10:20 p.m. Feb. 9, 2005, at Lima Convalescent Home. • 80th birthday:
Simon Peter married Jean Dale Yant, daughter of John Derious Yant and Zelma May Stewart, on 21 Apr 1946 in Elida, Ohio. Jean Dale was born on 18 Jan 1928 in Columbus, Ohio.
Marriage Notes: Written by Jean Yant Brenneman in 1978. General Notes: homemaker, secretary + 417 M i. Thomas Lee Brenneman was born on 7 Jul 1947 near Elida, Ohio.
Thomas Lee married Dorothy Gingerich on 20 Aug 1972 in Canby, Oregon.
+ 418 M ii. James Bradley Brenneman was born on 3 Dec 1949 near Elida, Ohio.
James Bradley married Sharon Kay Hawk on 19 Sep 1970 in Lima, Ohio.
+ 419 F iii. Sally Jean Brenneman was born on 26 Dec 1952.
Sally Jean married Thomas George Oyer on 20 Aug 1977 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 420 F iv. Teresa Ann Brenneman was born on 10 Dec 1959 in Elida, Ohio.
Teresa Ann married Lee Allan Jordan on 4 Jul 2005 in Elida, Ohio.
338. John M. Brenneman Jr. (John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 6 Mar 1925 near Elida, Ohio, died on 2 Jan 1997 at age 71, and was buried in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio. The cause of his death was alcohol related.
General Notes: pump repairman John M. married Betty Hardeman in 1958. Betty was born on 16 Jan 1933.
+ 421 M i. Ricky Demone Brenneman was born on 8 Jun 1960 in Lima, Ohio, died on 12 Mar 1998 in Lima, Ohio at age 37, and was buried in Allen Co. Ohio (Sugar Creek Tp, Dutch Hollow aka Salem Mennonite cem).
Ricky Demone married Linda Miracle on 18 Jun 1982.
339. B. Andrew Brenneman (John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 5 Sep 1928 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: farmer, factory worker B. Andrew married Ada Maxine Miller on 6 Jun 1952 in Elida, Ohio. Marriage status: married. Ada Maxine was born on 22 May 1930.
+ 422 F i. Sharon Kay Brenneman was born on 6 Jul 1953 near Elida, Ohio.
Sharon Kay married Larry Keith Vandemark on 4 Aug 1973.
+ 423 F ii. Mary Ann Brenneman was born on 30 Jun 1954.
Mary Ann married Robert Moore on 2 Nov 1974 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 424 M iii. Byron Dean Brenneman was born on 10 Jul 1955 near Elida, Ohio.
Byron Dean married Sue Marie Brenneman 0ct 8, 1983 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 425 F iv. Deborah Lou Brenneman was born on 16 May 1957 near Elida, Ohio.
Deborah Lou married Jay Edgar Hoover on 9 Jul 1977 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 426 F v. Brenda Sue Brenneman was born on 29 Aug 1961 near Elida, Ohio.
Brenda Sue married Ken Wayne Good on 9 May 1981 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 427 F vi. Bonnie Jean Brenneman was born on 1 Aug 1963 in Lima, Ohio.
Bonnie Jean married Tim Good on 14 Apr 1984 in Elida, Ohio.
340. Luella May Brenneman (John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 21 May 1933 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: homemaker Luella May married Wendell Miller on 5 Sep 1954 in Elida, Ohio. Wendell was born on 5 Mar 1930 in Plain City, Ohio.
General Notes: factory worker + 428 M i. Keith Wayne Miller was born on 8 Mar 1960.
Keith Wayne married Mary Helene Stemen in Jun 1980.
Keith Wayne next married Evonne Caskie on 17 Dec 1983 in Lima, Ohio.
Keith Wayne next married LaRoyce Jane Frey on 14 Jul 2001 in Wapakoneta, Auglaize Co., OH.
+ 429 F ii. Joyce Ann Miller was born on 10 Jul 1962.
Joyce Ann married Steve Kruse on 23 Oct 1982.
+ 430 M iii. Jack Douglas Miller was born on 17 May 1969.
Jack Douglas married Amy LeAnne Snapp on 8 Apr 1994 in Lima, Ohio.
Jack Douglas next married Melanie on 25 Oct 2002.
341. Edwin S. Brenneman (Simeon Brenneman277, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 9 Dec 1908 and died on 15 Sep 1983 near Elida, Ohio at age 74.
General Notes: farmer Edwin S. married Grace Short on 6 Jun 1943. Grace was born on 12 Apr 1913 in Goshen, Indiana.
General Notes: homemaker, teacher + 431 M i. Allen Brenneman was born on 10 Nov 1944 near Elida, Ohio.
Allen married Sheryl Ann Stemen on 18 Jul 1965.
+ 432 F ii. Margaret Emma Brenneman was born on 18 Apr 1946 near Elida, Ohio.
Margaret Emma married Timothy Dwayne Thut on 16 Aug 1969.
342. Mary Evelyn Brenneman (Simeon Brenneman277, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 11 Mar 1913.
General Notes: teacher Mary Evelyn married Lloyd Hostetler on 6 Jan 1939. Lloyd was born on 1 Apr 1912.
General Notes: teacher, coach + 433 F i. Marilyn Hostetler was born on 10 May 1941.
+ 434 F ii. Jeannie Hostetler was born on 4 Jan 1948.
+ 435 M iii. William Hostetler was born on 17 Feb 1951.
343. Robert E. Brenneman (Simeon Brenneman277, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 28 Jan 1915 in Indiana and died on 19 Sep 1991 near Elida, Ohio at age 76.
General Notes: farmer Robert E. married Alma Huber, daughter of Jacob Huber and Martha Jones, on 6 Jun 1942. Alma was born on 29 Jul 1922, died on 24 Jan 2009 at Primrose Retirement Home, Delphos, OH at age 86, and was buried on 27 Jan 2009 in Salem Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: Delphos + 436 M i. Gary Brenneman was born on 8 Nov 1943.
+ 437 F ii. Gloria Brenneman was born on 17 Jan 1947.
Gloria married Randall Bowersock on 4 Feb 1967.
+ 438 F iii. Cheryl Brenneman was born on 21 May 1951.
Cheryl married Jan Miller on 12 Jun 1971.
Cheryl next married Chuck Casey.
344. Geneva Elizabeth Brenneman (Moses H. Brenneman Jr.278, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 24 Apr 1914.
General Notes: homemaker Geneva Elizabeth married Orrie Harshbarger on 28 Nov 1940. Orrie was born on 7 Nov 1912.
General Notes: builder + 439 F i. Kathleen Harshbarger was born on 3 Sep 1941.
+ 440 F ii. Mary Jane Harshbarger was born on 4 May 1943.
+ 441 M iii. Paul Harshbarger was born on 1 Feb 1947.
Paul married Sally Rosenbarger on 28 Nov 1970.
+ 442 F iv. Linda Ann Harshbarger was born on 16 Sep 1954.
345. Mary Gladys Brenneman (Moses H. Brenneman Jr.278, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 11 Jun 1917 and died on 24 Apr 2004 in Lima, Ohio at age 86.
General Notes: homemaker Mary Gladys married Hiram Brenneman on 14 Apr 1940. Hiram was born on 8 Apr 1919.
General Notes: gas man + 443 F i. Susan Brenneman was born on 21 Nov 1949.
Susan married Clifford Hollar on 9 Dec 1972.
346. Leland Brenneman (Rhuda R. Brenneman279, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 31 Jul 1912 and died on 1 Oct 2004 in Plymouth, VT at age 92.
General Notes: teacher Leland married Elsie Hitchers on 1 Jul 1950. Elsie was born on 1 Oct 1925 and died on 3 Feb 2001 at age 75. They had no children.
General Notes: teacher 347. Mary Florence Brenneman (Rhuda R. Brenneman279, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 8 Apr 1918 and died near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: never married, houseworker 348. John M. Brenneman (Rhuda R. Brenneman279, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 19 Feb 1921 and died in Lima, Ohio.
General Notes: farmer John M. married Carol Myrth Gerig on 30 Jun 1949 in Elida, Ohio. Carol Myrth was born on 20 Nov 1918 in DeKalb County, Ind, died on 27 Oct 2006 in Lima, Ohio at age 87, and was buried in Salem Mennonite Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: teacher + 444 M i. Brent Brenneman was born on 22 Feb 1951 near Elida, Ohio.
+ 445 M ii. Brice Brenneman was born on 13 Jan 1954 near Elida, Ohio.
349. Marjorie June Brenneman (Rhuda R. Brenneman279, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 12 Jun 1925.
General Notes: secretary, homemaker Marjorie June married Ora Richer on 30 Aug 1949. Ora was born on 5 May 1926.
General Notes: farmer, factory worker + 446 M i. Michael Lynn Richer was born on 13 Apr 1951.
Michael Lynn married Connie Stuckey on 2 Jun 1973.
+ 447 M ii. Brook Wendell Richer was born on 12 Dec 1953.
Brook Wendell married Susan Calvert on 15 Jul 1977.
+ 448 M iii. Timothy Lee Richer was born on 1 Jan 1958 and died on 18 Jul 1958.
+ 449 F iv. Marcia Beth Richer was born on 3 Nov 1959.
+ 450 M v. Ken Douglas Richer was born on 4 Sep 1964.
350. Richard L. Brenneman (Adam S. Brenneman280, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 5 Apr 1916 and died on 16 Jan 1944 at age 27. The cause of his death was leukemia in WWII Service.
Richard L. married Jean Griffin.
351. Paul William Brenneman (Adam S. Brenneman280, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 2 Mar 1921 and died on 8 Jul 1934 at age 13.
352. Alice Ann Brenneman (Adam S. Brenneman280, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 28 Jul 1926.
Medical Notes: homemaker Alice Ann married Keith Bastian on 12 Jan 1946. Keith was born on 11 Nov 1925.
Medical Notes: accountant + 451 F i. Elizabeth Anne (Betsy) Bastian was born on 9 Oct 1953.
Elizabeth Anne (Betsy) married Noel Brown on 26 Jun 1975.
+ 452 M ii. Keith Daniel Bastian was born on 5 Apr 1958.
Keith Daniel married Sandy Fiedler on 29 Jun 1985.
+ 453 M iii. David Merill Bastian was born on 3 Feb 1960.
+ 454 M iv. James Lauren Bastian was born on 28 Dec 1961.
353. Esther Marie Brunk 1 (Jacob B. Brunk284, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 30 Mar 1902.1
354. Ruth Minerva Brunk 1 (Jacob B. Brunk284, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 15 Jun 1904.1
355. Sharon Daniel Brunk 1 (Jacob B. Brunk284, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 1 May 1907.1
Sharon Daniel married Cleo Elma Cook 1 on 17 Jun 1933.1 Cleo Elma was born on 9 Sep 1907.1
+ 455 F i. Living Brunk .
356. Geneva Kathryn Brunk 1 (Jacob B. Brunk284, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 1 May 1912.1
Geneva Kathryn married Joe S. Montague 1 on 14 Feb 1936.1
357. Wilmer S. Brunk 1 (John M. Brunk286, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 14 Jul 1901.1
358. Zela K. Brunk 1 (John M. Brunk286, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Jul 19031 and died on 21 Jun 19081 at age 4.
359. Grace A. Brunk 1 (John M. Brunk286, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 16 Apr 1906.1
360. Orvin S. Brunk 1 (John M. Brunk286, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 16 Aug 1908.1
361. Gladys V. Brunk 1 (John M. Brunk286, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 26 Aug 1911.1
362. Ada Mae Brunk 1 (John M. Brunk286, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 14 Jul 19161 and died on 16 Jul 1916.1
363. Marvin D. Rhodes 1 (Anna R. Brunk287, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 30 Jul 1903 in La Junta, Colorada.1
Marvin D. married Hazel C. Schertz.1
364. John Edward Rhodes Sr. 1 (Anna R. Brunk287, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 31 Dec 1904 in La Junta, Colorada.1
John Edward married Grace Edith Snyder 1 on 6 Mar 1926.1
+ 456 M i. Living Rhodes .
365. Edna C. Rhodes 1 (Anna R. Brunk287, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 29 Jul 19101 and died on 13 Apr 19321 at age 21.
366. Living Rhodes (Anna R. Brunk287, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
367. Living Rhodes (Anna R. Brunk287, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
368. Olive Marie Brunk 1 (Jesse H. Brunk288, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 15 Mar 1908.1
Olive Marie married Lewis Wenger Geil,1 son of Unknown and Unknown, on 16 Jun 1929.1 Lewis Wenger was born on 4 Dec 1907 in Virginia.1
+ 457 M i. Living Geil .
369. Mary Kathryn Brunk 1 (Jesse H. Brunk288, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 8 May 1911.1
Mary Kathryn married Paul L. Yoder 1 on 9 Jul 1932.1 Paul L. was born on 30 Sep 1909.1
+ 458 M i. Living Yoder .
370. Living Brunk (Jesse H. Brunk288, Catherine Brenneman232, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
371. Lois Irene Breneman (Christian B Breneman297, Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 25 Mar 1912 in Allen Co. Ohio.
372. Edna Elizabeth Breneman (Christian B Breneman297, Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 26 Jun 1913 in Allen Co. Ohio.
Edna Elizabeth married Vernon Swartz.
373. Mary Ethel Breneman (Christian B Breneman297, Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Dec 1914 in Allen Co. Ohio.
374. Emma Lucille Breneman (Christian B Breneman297, Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 26 Apr 1916 in Allen Co. Ohio.
375. Eunice Virginia Breneman (Christian B Breneman297, Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 14 Sep 1917 in Allen Co. Ohio.
376. Charles Andrew Breneman (Christian B Breneman297, Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 16 Dec 1919 in Allen Co. Ohio and died on 13 Aug 1996 in Lima, Ohio at age 76.
Charles Andrew married Mabel Bear.
377. Clark D Breneman (Christian B Breneman297, Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 3 Jul 1922 in Allen Co. Ohio.
Clark D married Clara Belle King, daughter of Edward M King and Elizabeth Augsburger. Clara Belle was born on 8 Dec 1924, died on 23 Jun 2005 in Lima, Ohio at age 80, and was buried on 27 Jun 2005 in Salem Mennonite Cemetery near Elida, Ohio.
+ 459 M i. Paul E Breneman .
+ 460 M ii. Donald L Breneman .
+ 461 M iii. Jerry L Breneman .
+ 462 M iv. Randall J Breneman .
+ 463 M v. Larry J Breneman .
+ 464 F vi. Darlene S Breneman .
378. Helen Francis Breneman (Christian B Breneman297, Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 4 Oct 1925.
379. (Stillborn) Breneman (Christian B Breneman297, Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 5 Sep 1930 in Ohio and died on 5 Sep 1930 in Ohio.
380. Ruth Ann Breneman (Christian B Breneman297, Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 2 Nov 1934.
381. Robert Rex Ross (Naomi Esther Breneman303, Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 17 Jun 1901 in Elida, Ohio.
Robert Rex married Clara Greider Good, daughter of Simon P Good and Barbara Erb Greider. Clara Greider was born on 24 May 1902.
+ 465 M i. LaVern Ray Ross was born on 22 Feb 1926 and died on 25 Feb 1926.
+ 466 M ii. Myron Ellis Ross was born on 10 May 1927.
Myron Ellis married Leona Marie Schrock on 26 Nov 1947.
+ 467 F iii. Helen Julia Ross was born on 15 Oct 1929.
Helen Julia married Lewis Abraham Burkholder Jr. on 9 Feb 1952.
+ 468 M iv. Wilfred Ross was born on 22 Jan 1933 and died on 26 Mar 1939 at age 6.
+ 469 M v. Robert Dean Ross was born on 8 May 1936.
Robert Dean married Irene Patricia Shenk on 27 Jul 1956.
+ 470 M vi. Charles Willis Ross was born on 4 Jun 1939.
Charles Willis married Charlotte Marie Roggie on 20 Jun 1964.
+ 471 M vii. Stanley James Ross was born on 25 Nov 1941.
+ 472 F viii. Gloria Ann Ross was born on 12 Jul 1946.
Gloria Ann married Eugene Allen Flagg on 25 Jun 1966.
382. Caroline Louise Ross (Naomi Esther Breneman303, Charles David Breneman256, Melchiah Breneman222, Peter Breneman155, Melchior Breneman82, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1).
383. Mark Daniel Shenk (Otho B. Shank308, Sophia Brenneman261, Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 19 Dec 1917 in Ohio.
384. Luella Florence Shenk (Otho B. Shank308, Sophia Brenneman261, Susanna Brenneman226, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 6 May 1923 in Elida, Ohio.
385. John Lynwood Brenneman (John D Brenneman324, Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 3 Aug 1935.
Medical Notes: College president. never married. 386. Richard Purdy Brenneman (Paul E. Brenneman325, Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 17 Dec 1932.
Richard Purdy married Sue Widener on 4 Sep 1952. Sue was born on 30 Nov 1932.
+ 473 F i. Dianne Brenneman was born on 18 Feb 1954.
Dianne married Larry Stantich.
+ 474 M ii. Ricky Brenneman was born on 2 Nov 1955.
+ 475 M iii. Billy Brenneman was born on 9 Aug 1958.
+ 476 F iv. Karen Brenneman was born on 29 Mar 1961.
387. Mary Ann Brenneman (Paul E. Brenneman325, Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 8 Jan 1943.
Mary Ann married David Johnson on 28 Nov 1968. David was born on 7 Sep 1941.
General Notes: minister + 477 M i. Eric David Johnson was born on 20 Jan 1970.
+ 478 M ii. Peter Christian Johnson was born on 20 Jan 1970.
+ 479 F iii. Anna Johnson was born on 18 Feb 1976.
388. Patricia Ann Brenneman (Timothy H. Brenneman326, Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 24 Aug 1931.
Patricia Ann married Fidel Santiago on 8 Jun 1956. Fidel was born on 8 Dec 1926.
+ 480 M i. Roland Santiago was born on 29 Mar 1957.
Roland married Raquel Trinidad on 3 Jul 1982 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico.
+ 481 M ii. Richard Santiago was born on 8 Sep 1958 and died on 2 Jul 1980 at age 21.
389. Donald Leedy Brenneman (Timothy H. Brenneman326, Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 19 Feb 1934.
General Notes: missionary, minister Donald Leedy married Marilyn on 25 Jun 1955. Marilyn was born on 28 Oct 1930.
+ 482 M i. David Donn Brenneman was born on 14 Mar 1957.
David Donn married Karla Hochstetter on 27 May 1978.
+ 483 M ii. Jonathon Durr Brenneman was born on 5 Jan 1961.
+ 484 F iii. Rosiland Joy Brenneman was born on 12 Jan 1963.
390. JoAnn Ruth Yoder (Mary Esther Brenneman327, Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 30 Jul 1941.
JoAnn Ruth married John Jay Smith on 25 Aug 1963. John Jay was born on 28 Jun 1939.
+ 485 M i. Kent Timothy Smith was born on 24 May 1968.
+ 486 M ii. Matthew Jon Smith was born on 21 Jan 1972.
391. John D. Yoder (Mary Esther Brenneman327, Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 27 Oct 1943.
John D. married June Alliman on 19 Aug 1967. June was born on 19 Sep 1944.
+ 487 F i. Amanda April Yoder was born on 25 Nov 1976.
392. Ronald Brenneman (Moses Sampson Brenneman329, Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 20 May 1950 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: farmer Ronald married Linda Schlabach on 12 Aug 1972. The marriage ended in divorce. Linda was born on 7 Apr 1951.
+ 488 M i. Bryan Jay Brenneman was born on 20 Feb 1976.
+ 489 M ii. Rodney Martin Brenneman was born on 15 Nov 1978.
393. Marilyn Brenneman (Moses Sampson Brenneman329, Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 28 Sep 1952 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: both are teachers Marilyn married Mike Hughes on 26 Mar 1978.
+ 490 F i. Jane Hughes was born on 16 Jun 1968.
+ 491 M ii. Mike Hughes was born on 8 Jun 1969.
+ 492 M iii. Aaron Hughes was born on 2 Feb 1971.
394. Rita Brenneman (Moses Sampson Brenneman329, Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 2 Apr 1954 near Elida, Ohio.
Rita married R. Dale Lehman on 28 Dec 1974. R. Dale was born on 6 Jul 1954.
+ 493 F i. Rebecca Dawn Lehman was born on 28 Apr 1978.
395. Kathleen Brenneman (Moses Sampson Brenneman329, Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 8 Oct 1955 near Elida, Ohio.
Kathleen married Steve Nussbaum on 1 Sep 1979. Steve was born on 9 Feb 1956 in Elkhart Co., Indiana.
+ 494 F i. Katherine Ann Nussbaum was born on 20 May 1988 in Minneapolis, MN.
+ 495 F ii. Hanna Marie Nussbaum was born on 1 Mar 1990 in Minneapolis, MN.
396. Stanley Brenneman (Moses Sampson Brenneman329, Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 13 Feb 1959 near Elida, Ohio.
397. Kim Brenneman (Moses Sampson Brenneman329, Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 11 Jun 1960 near Elida, Ohio.
398. Janet Elizabeth Brenneman (Moses Sampson Brenneman329, Andrew J. Brenneman275, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 1 Dec 1963 near Elida, Ohio.
Janet Elizabeth married Max Leonard Troyer, son of John Leonard Troyer and Betty Jane Sauder, on 25 May 1985. Max Leonard was born on 29 May 1958.
+ 496 F i. Elisa Joy Troyer was born on 17 Jul 1989.
+ 497 F ii. Marta Renee Troyer was born on 27 Nov 1991.
+ 498 M iii. Austin Michael Troyer was born on 15 Feb 1997.
+ 499 F iv. Andrea Maria Troyer was born on 5 Dec 1999.
399. Victor Laverne Brenneman Jr. (Victor Laverne Brenneman331, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 26 Aug 1929.
General Notes: Factory worker Victor Laverne married Jean Gossard on 1 Jan 1949. Jean was born on 14 May 1927.
+ 500 M i. Ricky Brenneman was born on 4 Jan 1952.
Ricky married Elizabeth Lee on 21 Aug 1971.
+ 501 F ii. Vicki Brenneman was born on 17 Dec 1958.
400. Walter A. Brenneman (Victor Laverne Brenneman331, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 9 May 1931.
General Notes: Optical company owner Walter A. married Yvonne Burnette in Dec 1951. Yvonne was born on 12 Mar 1933.
+ 502 M i. W. Michael Brenneman was born on 16 Sep 1952.
W. Michael married Joni Livermore on 22 Dec 1973.
+ 503 M ii. R. Terry Brenneman was born on 6 Jan 1954.
+ 504 F iii. Judith Lynn Brenneman was born on 25 Nov 1956.
+ 505 M iv. Jay S. Brenneman was born on 13 Feb 1959.
401. Calvin Smucker Brenneman (Ralph Alpheus Brenneman333, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 27 Jul 1943 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: Insurance Broker Calvin Smucker married Judith Daniels, daughter of Dwight Daniels and Opal, on 10 Aug 1963. Judith was born on 11 Feb 1943.
General Notes: Nurse + 506 M i. Maury Calvin Brenneman was born on 19 Jul 1964.
Maury Calvin married Janice Leigh Benson on 19 May 1984.
+ 507 M ii. C. Monte Brenneman was born on 19 Jun 1966.
C. Monte married Kim Marie Farling on 11 Nov 1989.
+ 508 F iii. Marcy Gail Brenneman was born on 20 Jan 1969.
Marcy Gail married William Ripberger in Indianapolis, IN.
402. Roger Brenneman (Ralph Alpheus Brenneman333, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 7 Oct 1944 near Elida, Ohio and died on 4 Dec 2002 in Goshen, Indiana at age 58. The cause of his death was pancreatic cancer.
General Notes: teacher Roger married Dorothy Schrader, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, on 27 Nov 1975. Dorothy was born on 15 Sep 1943.
General Notes: nurse + 509 F i. Genessa Rae Brenneman was born on 28 Nov 1977.
Genessa Rae married Tyler Hartford on 29 Jul 2000 in Pleasant View Mennonite Church Jefferson Township, Elkhart County.
+ 510 M ii. Jevon R. Brenneman was born on 24 Jan 1980.
Jevon R. married Abby Luttrell in Nov 2007 in Indianapolis, IN.
403. Nancy Brenneman (Ralph Alpheus Brenneman333, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 1 Feb 1951 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: teacher Nancy married Mark Liechty on 29 Dec 1972 in Elida, Ohio. Mark was born on 1 Apr 1950.
General Notes: Builder + 511 M i. Mark Justin Liechty was born on 13 Aug 1977.
+ 512 M ii. Matthew Jason Liechty was born on 27 Sep 1979.
Matthew Jason married Sara Stoneman.
+ 513 F iii. Jennifer Michelle Liechty was born on 20 Apr 1983.
Jennifer Michelle married Keith Fishburn in Aug 2003 in Syracuse, IN.
404. Connie Sue Brenneman (Ralph Alpheus Brenneman333, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 28 Jan 1952.
General Notes: Nurse Connie Sue married Greg Maxwell on 11 Jun 1977 in Salem Mennoite Cemetery, Elida, Allen Co., OH. The marriage ended in divorce. Greg was born on 12 Apr 1951.
General Notes: Builder + 514 M i. Jason Maxwell was born on 10 May 1982.
Jason married Brittney Grey on 9 Aug 2008.
+ 515 F ii. Caroline Ann Maxwell was born on 29 Oct 1985.
Caroline Ann married Steve Garber on 18 Jul 2008.
+ 516 F iii. Cassandra Leigh Maxwell was born on 6 Nov 1990 in Elkhart Co., Indiana.
405. Patricia Ann Yoder (Anna Grace Brenneman334, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 31 Jan 1941.
406. Julia Rose Yoder (Anna Grace Brenneman334, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 3 Jul 1943.
407. Terrell Frederick Brenneman (Frederick Ernest Brenneman335, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 9 Sep 1940.
General Notes: Electronical Engineering Terrell Frederick married Janet Bell on 13 Jun 1963. Janet was born on 29 Sep 1943.
General Notes: Office worker + 517 M i. Terrell Frederick Brenneman Jr. was born on 13 Jul 1964.
Terrell Frederick married Dinah L. Hays in Mar 1988.
+ 518 M ii. Timothy Alan Brenneman was born on 11 Jul 1966.
Timothy Alan married Alicia DeAnn Hayes on 23 Dec 1989.
+ 519 M iii. Matthew Stephen Brenneman was born on 4 Jul 1970.
408. John David Brenneman (Frederick Ernest Brenneman335, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 3 Oct 1942 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: Artist. • Annviversary: Anniversary of Dave and John, 26 Jul 1967, New York.
409. Judith Ann Brenneman (Frederick Ernest Brenneman335, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 27 Jun 1946.
General Notes: Nurse Judith Ann married David Fetter on 16 Oct 1965 in Elida, Ohio. The marriage ended in divorce. David was born on 7 Oct 1945.
+ 520 M i. Bradley David Fetter was born on 7 Jan 1967 in Lima, Ohio.
Bradley David married Sarah Lanker on 27 Sep 1986.
+ 521 M ii. Anthony Michael (Tony) Fetter was born on 27 Jul 1970.
Anthony Michael (Tony) had a relationship with Nicole Van Vorce.
Judith Ann married Joe Nolan.
General Notes: Police Lieutenant + 522 M i. Bradley David Fetter was born on 7 Jan 1967 in Lima, Ohio. (Relationship to Father: Step)
Bradley David married Sarah Lanker on 27 Sep 1986.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 520)
+ 523 M ii. Anthony Michael (Tony) Fetter was born on 27 Jul 1970. (Relationship to Father: Step)
Anthony Michael (Tony) had a relationship with Nicole Van Vorce.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 521)
+ 524 F iii. Shelley Nolan was born on 1 Apr 1981. (Relationship to Father: Biological)
Shelley married Joshua Makin on 13 Mar 2006.
410. Michael Ray Brenneman (Frederick Ernest Brenneman335, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 13 Jun 1949 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: Plumber Michael Ray married Magaret Redd on 13 Jul 1967. The marriage ended in divorce. Magaret was born on 1 Jul 1949.
General Notes: homemaker + 525 M i. Todd Brenneman was born on 14 Sep 1967.
+ 526 M ii. Marc Frederick Brenneman was born on 30 Nov 1968.
411. Jane Ellen Brenneman (Frederick Ernest Brenneman335, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Sep 1952 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: Nurse Jane Ellen married Steven Shellenbarger on 5 Nov 1971 in Elida, Ohio. Steven was born on 14 Feb 1950.
General Notes: was an Auto Salesman; + 527 M i. Chad Michael Shellenbarger was born on 20 Sep 1974.
Chad Michael married Tammy Burnett on 4 Jun 1994.
Chad Michael next married Eileen on 9 Aug 2008 in Elida, Allen Co, Ohio.
+ 528 M ii. Jeremy Ryan Shellenbarger was born on 28 Apr 1978.
Jeremy Ryan married Andrea Stirn on 23 Aug 2003.
+ 529 F iii. Stephanie Jane Shellenbarger was born on 8 Jun 1979.
Stephanie Jane married Adam Jordan on 16 Sep 2000.
412. Jacqueline Brenneman (Frederick Ernest Brenneman335, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 21 Jan 1956.
General Notes: waitress, homemaker Jacqueline married Robert Eugene Green on 17 Aug 1974 in Elida, Ohio. Robert Eugene was born on 23 Mar 1951.
General Notes: Railroad worker, minister + 530 F i. Nicole Rae Green was born on 10 Feb 1976.
Nicole Rae married Eric Sweeney on 8 Jun 1996.
+ 531 M ii. Brandon Joshua Green was born on 17 Mar 1979.
+ 532 F iii. Alicia Danielle Green was born on 17 Aug 1980.
Alicia Danielle married John Arseneau on 15 Aug 1998.
+ 533 M iv. Jordan Micha Green was born on 18 Feb 1983.
Jordan Micha married Shannon Miller on 24 Dec 2004.
+ 534 M v. Shane Ryan Green was born on 2 Jan 1985.
+ 535 M vi. Jesse Frederick Green was born on 28 Jul 1986.
Jesse Frederick had a relationship with Ashely Howard.
+ 536 M vii. Cory Robert Green was born on 19 Dec 1989.
+ 537 M viii. Cody Andre Green was born on 10 Dec 1991.
+ 538 M ix. Zachary Jeremiah Green was born on 29 Apr 1994.
413. Shirley Kauffman (Clara Elizabeth Brenneman336, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 25 Oct 1941 in West Liberty, Ohio.
General Notes: Drug Store clerk, retired. Never married. 414. Janice Kauffman (Clara Elizabeth Brenneman336, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 19 Jan 1944 in West Liberty, Ohio.
General Notes: Physician Janice married Jacob James (Jim) Brenneman on 17 Aug 1968. Jacob James (Jim) was born on 20 Oct 1943.
General Notes: Attorney + 539 F i. Jennifer Diane Brenneman was born on 12 Nov 1980.
Jennifer Diane married Tim Kirkpatrick on 22 Jul 2006 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
+ 540 M ii. Jacob Benjamin Brenneman was born on 21 Jul 1983.
415. Dianne Kauffman (Clara Elizabeth Brenneman336, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 21 Dec 1948 in West Liberty, Ohio.
General Notes: Teacher, lived in Libya, Egypt, and U.A.E. for 31 years. Dianne married David Nathan Stuckey on 31 Aug 1968. The marriage ended in divorce. David Nathan was born on 14 Apr 1948.
General Notes: Teacher + 541 F i. Kari Noella Stuckey was born on 8 Nov 1978 in Tripoli, Libya.
Kari Noella married Michael (Mike) Pankratz.
416. Kathy Kauffman (Clara Elizabeth Brenneman336, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 29 Nov 1954 in West Liberty, Ohio.
General Notes: Teacher Kathy married John Christopher (Chris) Foust on 12 May 1973. John Christopher (Chris) was born on 15 Feb 1950.
General Notes: Teacher, elevator manager + 542 M i. Justin Foust was born on 22 Nov 1973.
Justin married Carrie O'Brien in Jun 2002 in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
+ 543 M ii. Jarrod Foust was born on 9 Mar 1976.
Jarrod married Stephanie Bruce-Kauffman in Jun 2004 in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
+ 544 M iii. Joseph Cullen Foust was born on 19 Dec 1978.
417. Thomas Lee Brenneman (Simon Peter Brenneman337, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 7 Jul 1947 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: School teacher Thomas Lee married Dorothy Gingerich, daughter of Vernon Joseph Gingerich and Dorothy Ella Lais, on 20 Aug 1972 in Canby, Oregon. Dorothy was born on 11 Dec 1948 in Oregon.
General Notes: School Teacher, Teacher's aide and Library Volunteer + 545 F i. Kari Lyn Brenneman was born on 18 Jun 1978 in Canby, Oregon.
Kari Lyn married Dan Ferguson on 23 Oct 2004 in Canby, Oregon.
+ 546 F ii. Nicole Marie Brenneman was born on 12 May 1983.
Nicole Marie married Robert Reeder on 8 Aug 2008 in Oregon.
418. James Bradley Brenneman (Simon Peter Brenneman337, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 3 Dec 1949 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: Veterinarian James Bradley married Sharon Kay Hawk, daughter of Robert F Hawk and Mary Jane Adams, on 19 Sep 1970 in Lima, Ohio. Sharon Kay was born on 20 Aug 1949.
General Notes: Teacher, Computer Technology + 547 F i. Heather Kathleen Brenneman was born on 12 Apr 1977 in Lima, Ohio.
+ 548 M ii. Aaron Curtis Brenneman was born on 29 Apr 1980.
Aaron Curtis married Catherine Nicole in Oct 2004 in Alabama.
419. Sally Jean Brenneman (Simon Peter Brenneman337, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 26 Dec 1952.
General Notes: Music Therapist, Editorial Assistant and Convention Concierge Intern Sally Jean married Thomas George Oyer on 20 Aug 1977 in Elida, Ohio. Thomas George was born on 2 Nov 1947.
General Notes: Physician + 549 F i. Abigail Louise Oyer was born on 29 Aug 1980.
+ 550 F ii. Leah Kristen Oyer was born on 6 Oct 1983.
Leah Kristen married Gideon James Foster on 16 Sep 2002 in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.
+ 551 F iii. Anna Christine Oyer was born on 20 Jan 1986.
420. Teresa Ann Brenneman (Simon Peter Brenneman337, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Dec 1959 in Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: Works simultaneously in Advertising / Marketing, Substitute Teacher, Vocalist, Tai Chi Instructor, Retail • Wedding: 4 Jul 2005, Home of George and Sally Oyer in Elida, Ohio. Tesa's wedding was the only one within her immediate family that all the siblings attended. She was also the only sibling to attend all the other sibling's weddings.
Teresa Ann married Lee Allan Jordan, son of Willard Arthur Jordan and Hallie Roberta Coyle, on 4 Jul 2005 in Elida, Ohio. Lee Allan was born on 9 Feb 1956 in Kenton, Ohio.
General Notes: Race Car Engineer, Factory Work, Retail 421. Ricky Demone Brenneman (John M. Brenneman Jr.338, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 8 Jun 1960 in Lima, Ohio, died on 12 Mar 1998 in Lima, Ohio at age 37, and was buried in Allen Co. Ohio (Sugar Creek Tp, Dutch Hollow aka Salem Mennonite cem). The cause of his death was drug related.
Ricky Demone married Linda Miracle on 18 Jun 1982. Linda was born on 14 Nov 1959.
+ 552 F i. Sarah Renee Brenneman was born on 16 Mar 1978.
+ 553 M ii. Kirk John Brenneman was born on 20 Oct 1981.
+ 554 M iii. Ricky Dean Brenneman was born on 23 May 1983.
422. Sharon Kay Brenneman (B. Andrew Brenneman339, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 6 Jul 1953 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: nurse, cafeteria worker, homemaker Sharon Kay married Larry Keith Vandemark, son of Wilber Vandemark and Annabelle Ross, on 4 Aug 1973. Larry Keith was born on 21 Jul 1953 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: Farmer, realtor + 555 M i. Shawn David Vandemark was born on 12 Aug 1975 in Elida, Ohio.
Shawn David married Wendy Renato on 13 Jun 1998 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
+ 556 M ii. Jarad Keith Vandemark was born on 16 Nov 1977 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 557 M iii. Jeffrey Vandemark was born on 7 Jun 1981 near Elida, Ohio.
423. Mary Ann Brenneman (B. Andrew Brenneman339, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 30 Jun 1954.
General Notes: Nurse Mary Ann married Robert Moore on 2 Nov 1974 in Elida, Ohio. Robert was born on 26 Oct 1954.
General Notes: Builder + 558 M i. Jason Edward Moore was born on 7 May 1983 in Lima, Ohio.
Jason Edward married Jenna Lyn Neuenschwander on 25 Aug 2007 in Berne; Adams Co. Indiana.
+ 559 M ii. Anthony Robert (Tony) Moore was born on 17 Jun 1985 in Lima, Ohio.
424. Byron Dean Brenneman (B. Andrew Brenneman339, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 10 Jul 1955 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: Pump repairmen, Prison guard, Plumber Byron Dean married Sue Marie Brenneman, daughter of David Brenneman and Clara Greider, 0ct 8, 1983 in Elida, Ohio. Sue Marie was born on 16 Jun 1959 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 560 M i. Bradley David Brenneman was born on 14 Mar 1986 in Lima, Ohio.
+ 561 M ii. Kevin Andrew Brenneman was born on 3 Apr 1989 in Lima, Ohio.
+ 562 F iii. Alisha Marie Brenneman was born on 17 Apr 1995 in Lima, Ohio.
425. Deborah Lou Brenneman (B. Andrew Brenneman339, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 16 May 1957 near Elida, Ohio.
General Notes: Bank Clerk, Accounting Deborah Lou married Jay Edgar Hoover, son of Virgil Hoover and June Core, on 9 Jul 1977 in Elida, Ohio. Jay Edgar was born on 30 Nov 1952.
General Notes: Accountant + 563 M i. Joshua Jay Hoover was born on 25 Nov 1980 in Lima, Ohio.
+ 564 M ii. Chad Wesley Hoover was born on 2 Apr 1984 in Lima, Ohio.
+ 565 F iii. Angela Jaylene Hoover was born on 31 Oct 1985 in Lima, Ohio.
+ 566 M iv. Laban Charles Hoover was born on 1 Sep 1987 in Lima, Ohio.
+ 567 F v. Shaylene Nicole Hoover was born on 20 Nov 1990 in Lima, Ohio.
+ 568 M vi. Clayton Andrew Hoover was born on 3 Nov 1996 in Rockford, Illinois.
426. Brenda Sue Brenneman (B. Andrew Brenneman339, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 29 Aug 1961 near Elida, Ohio.
Brenda Sue married Ken Wayne Good, son of Chester Good and Ruby Hartman, on 9 May 1981 in Elida, Ohio. Ken Wayne was born on 9 Apr 1958.
+ 569 M i. Neal Andrew Good was born on 6 Dec 1983 in Lima, Ohio.
Neal Andrew married Jessica Rumer on 6 Aug 2005 in Elida, Ohio.
+ 570 M ii. Joel Wayne Good was born on 29 Sep 1986 in Lima, Ohio. (Twin)
+ 571 M iii. Jordan Lee Good was born on 29 Sep 1986 in Lima, Ohio. (Twin)
+ 572 M iv. Brian Michael Good was born on 25 Oct 1988 in Lima, Ohio.
+ 573 M v. Nathan Kenrick Good was born on 19 May 1990 in Lima, Ohio.
+ 574 M vi. Brandon Keith Good was born on 13 Feb 1992 in Lima, Ohio.
427. Bonnie Jean Brenneman (B. Andrew Brenneman339, John M. Brenneman276, Moses Brenneman230, John M. Brenneman165, Henry Brenneman88, Abraham Breneman46, Melchior Breneman Jr.23, Melchior (The Pioneer) Breneman15, Christina Reusser8, Steffan7, Hans6, Steffan4, Steffan2, Niclaus1) was born on 1 Aug 1963 in Lima, Ohio.
Bonnie Jean married Tim Good, son of Leland Good and Delores Graber, on 14 Apr 1984 in Elida, Ohio. Tim was born on 23 Jun 1963 in Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio.
+ 575 F i. Kara Marie Good was born on 7 Aug 1989 in Lima, Ohio.
June 1902
Thurs. June 19, 1902
I started for Va. Moses took me to the train. Uncle Sampo was also at the Depot. Susan Brenneman and Anna Mary Burkholder came along. Also. Mr Weavers and Mrs Peifer were on the same rain. Got to Cin. At about 9 o'clock I rode on top of Bus from one depot to the other.
Fri. June 20, 1902
Got to Harrisonburg at about 2 AM. Susanna was at the Depot. I rode out with Oscar Burkholder and went to Dan Wengers and staid there all night. Susanna was there also.
Sat. June 21, 1902
Dan Wenger took me to Harrisonburg and got my trunk and went to uncle Crists from there I went back where the boys were cutting wheat and ate supper at Lewis' and went to Saul Heatwoles over night.
Sun. June 22, 1902
I atended SS and preaching at Weavers on Sun. and went to Walter Heatwoles after preaching. And in the evening went to singing at Weavers Church and after singing went to Saul Heatwoles over night. L. J. Heatwole preached. Three persons were baptized.
Mon. June 23, 1902
I went back to uncle Crists mon morning met uncle Joe and uncle Christ in the cart. Was ther till in the evening then went to Sol Rhodes and staid there all night.
Tues. June 24 1902
Susanna, Anna Mary and I went to the funeral and back to Peter Hartman's for dinner and supper and t jacob Hartmans over night.
Wed. June 25, 1902
Went to Sparkling Springs and had a pleasant time ate dinner at Peter Wengers in the evening we went back to Tim Brunks and stayed there overnight
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July 4, 1902
J. M. Brenneman
Recipe Golden Oil
Sassafras oil
Hemlock
Oil of Spike
Cedar
Argammum
Camphor
Flax seed
Harrisonburg VA 1904
Arriving here Aug 18. Made our house at Cousin Jake Showalters.
Aug 19th we were at cousing Sam Burkholders for dinner.
Aug 20 we were to cousin Henry Blossers for dinner. To cousin George Showalters girls for supper and to singing in the evening at L.J. Heatwoles.
Aug 21st we were at church and S.S. in the fore room at the Bank and at cousin Sol Heatwoles for dinner. To S.S. at Weavers and to Aunt Katie and cousin Dan Wengers over night.
Aug 22nd to Simon Bremas for dinner. To aunt Franey and cousin Sam Weavers for supper then to cousin Jake Stengers over night.
Aug 23rd to cousin Jake Stengers for dinner to cousin Oscar Burkholders for supper and to cousin Sol Rhodes over night.
Aug 24th we were to Lewis Parnells for dinner then to cousin Ale Burkholders over night.
Aug 25th to cousin Ale Meyers for dinner to cousin Ben Shiplers in the afternoon and to Burkholders for spper then to cousin G. Brunks over night.
Aug 26 went home washed and ? Aug 27th to John Sharps for supper to cousin Daniel Good's over night.
Aug 28th to church and S.S. at Weavers to L. Heatwoles for dinner went up on a mountain in the afternoon and to singing at Weavers in the evening. Then to David Burkholders over night.
Aug 29th to Martin Laftmans (?) for dinner to Sarah Berrs for supper back home overnight.
Aug 30th Anna Showalters Sopha Showalter, Hettie Showalter, Annie Burkholder, Ella Rhodes, Ada Suter, Edna Suter, Lydia Heatwole, Calvin Heatwole, Dan Showalter and Bekie and I went to Liberty Springs had a fine time. Went to widow Mary Nair's (?) overnight.
Aug 31st to Cousin Sam Earley (?) and Charles Myers for dinner to 2nd cousin's Conrad Heatwoles for supper then to cousin Jake Earlys over night.
Sept. 1st to cousin Joe Heatwoles for dinner to cousin Joe Coffmans for supper and to cousin Frank Jones over night. Sept. 2 to cousin Jake Wengers for dinner to cousins Israel Rohrers for supper to cousin Marietta Burkholders over night.
Sept 3rd back home washed and ironed then to cousin Jake Showalters over night
Sept 4 to church at the Pike to Nancy Wengers for dinner. To Abe Burkholders singing and staid overnight.
Sept. 5 to cousin Sam Hartmans for dinner. To John Landis for supper and to Chris Culps over night.
Sept. 6 to Charlie Kellers for dinner to Perry Hartihans for supper. Back home overnight.
Sept. 7 washed and ironed went to cousin Pete Heatwoles over night. Sept 8th to Pete Swopes t see Maggie Estep for dinner. T John Roberts Swopes for supper and to Cousin Margie Heatwoles over night. Sept. 9 called at cousin jake Shanks took dinner at cousin Lewis Goods called at cousin Walter Heatwoles taken supper at cousin Joe Godds overnight at coousin Pete Shiflets. Sept. 10 to cousin Susie Lahmans for dinner called at coz. John Wengers taken supper at coz. Sam Blossers overnight to John Barnharts.
Sept 11. To church and SS at Weavers To cousin Lydia Goods for dinner to singing in the evening to cousin Sol Heatwoles over night.
Sept. 12 to Cousin Perry Shaw. (Sp.) for dinner and to coz. Joyn wengers for supper. Coz. Sam Burkholders over night.
Seopt 13 to churhca tWeavers in forenoon back home and done our washing. To jonas Blossers overnight.
Sept 14th to coz. James Sharps for dinner and to coz Will Rhodes overnight.
Sept 15th to Pete Hartmans for dinner to Mrs Lizzie Senters for supper and to (?) overniht
Sept 16 to Dan Blossers for dinner to Aunt Katie Wengers overnight.
Sept. 17 Cousin Sam Goods, Gave Goods, Lyida and Sallie Good, Ada Suter, Ella Rhodes, Ann Mary Burkholder and Rebecca and I went to the Masuretta Cave and over night to Dave Brunks
Sept 18. Church at the Bank to John Barnharts for dinner to SS at Weavers as afternoon to Singing.
One Sunday when I was a little girl, my parents were invited to the Moses Brenneman house for dinner. When Mary Brenneman called the boys in from the barn for the meal, there were a whole row of them. I asked mother Barbara, "Which one of the boys is the best looking?" Mother hushed me and told me to be quiet, but I said anyhow, "I think John is." I was only a child at the time.
Years later I attended revival meetings at the Blanchard Church, miles from home. I went with several others in a borrowed carriage. Later when John arrived, he joined us. then he asked me if I would ride home with him. I said, "Oh, I guess." Then when we got home, he asked if he could come and see me, and I said, "Okay." I must have been sixteen or a little older and I fell in love with him.
One evening, another couple asked John if they and us could trade dates. He asked what I thought about it, and I didn't want to but said he could if he wanted, but I wouldn't. He didn't either. I thought you should only date one person at a time.
It was a custom for the girl to give her date a little snack, so one night after church, I gave John my usual snack--onions and butter bread! He looked a little surprised and rather embarrassed, but ate what I had given him. I found out he liked onions. Ha!
When we became engaged, John asked me when I wanted the wedding. It was close to Christmas and I said, "Christmas." He agreed.
At our marriage, I became so touched by the singing of "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" at the conclusion of the ceremony by Uncle John Shenk, that when my parents congratulated us, I burst into tears--they just rolled. Later John told me he felt bad because he thought I was sorry I had married him. But I was just happy. I told him I loved him.
In all my life, I never saw anyone who could take his place. I loved him and didn't want any outside interference.
three children
From the Gospel Herald Volume LV, Number 19 - May 8, 1962 - pages 439, 440.
Brenneman, Moses H., son of Moses and Mary (Steman) Brenneman, was born near Elida, Ohio, March 31, 1881; died at the Lima (Ohio) Memorial Hospital, April 4, 1962, following a cerebral thrombosis; aged 81 y. 4 d. On Oct. 12, 1919, he was married to Lillie Mae Geiger, who died Dec. 22, 1957. Six brothers also preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Geneva-Mrs. Orrie Harshbarger, West Liberty; and Gladys-Mrs. Hiram Brenneman, Lima, Ohio), 2 brothers (Andrew and Alpheus), and 2 sisters (Mary and Martha), all of Elida; and 5 grandchildren. He was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Richard E. Martin.
Brenneman, Martha J., daughter of Moses and Mary (Stemen) Brenneman, was born near Elida, Ohio, Jan. 19, 1887; died at her home of a heart attack, Jan. 1, 1976; aged 88 y. Surviving is one sister (Mary). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Pike Mennonite Church in charge, of T. M. Brenneman and Kenneth Benner; interment in Salem Cemetery.
Brenneman.- Mary E., daughter of Moses and Mary (Stemen) Brenneman, was born in Elida, Ohio, July 23, 1894; died at Springview Manor Nursing Home, Lima, Ohio, June 18, 1981; aged 86 y. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister. She was a member of Central Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Salem Mennonite Church, June 20, 1981, in charge of Don Brenneman and Fred Brenneman; interment in Salem Cemetery.
Music For Yanks
Elida Soldier Attends Concert in Nuremberg
American Army forces remaining in Germany are given many surprises in actions and doings of the subdued Nazis, according to word received from Sgt. J. Robert Brenneman, a member of the Third Army occupational troops, by his father Abner Brenneman of Elida.
Sgt. Brenneman, a former Metropolitan Bank employee, wrote in a recent letter about attending a concert given by the Nuremberg Symphony and Opera-assn in the famous Nuremberg opera house. Nuremberg is known as the cradle of Nazism.
The American soldier said that at the end of the program, which was being presented especially for Nuremberg US occupation troops, the orchestra played the Star Spangled Banner and every soldier in the audience stood at attention thru-out the playing.
Sgt. Brenneman said he never expected such a thrill as hearing Nuremberg Germans play the American national anthem in the opera house which at one time was reserved for Nazi party members only.
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J Robert Brenneman played violin for many years with the Lima Symphony Orchestra. -T. Jordan
14th Generation
Brenneman.- Timothy H., son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Durr) Brenneman, was born in Elida, Ohio, Oct. 7, 1905; died of congestive heart failure at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., June 9, 1977, aged 71 y. On May 3, 1928, he was married to Rowena Leedy, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Patricia-Mrs. Fidel Santiago), one son (Donald), 5 grandchildren, his stepmother (Mrs. Myrta Brenneman), one sister (Esther-Mrs. Durbin Yoder), and 3 stepsisters (Olive Geil, Mary-Mrs. Paul Yoder, and Zelma Brunk). He was ordained to the ministry in 1938 and served churches in Pehuajo and General Villegas in Argentina, Bayshore in Sarasota, Fla., and North Goshen, Goshen, Ind. In 1949 he was ordained bishop and served the congregations of Bayshore, Sarasota, Fla., Southmost, in southern Florida, and the churches in Puerto Rico. He was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 11, in charge of J. C. Wenger, Howard Charles, and Kenneth Benner; interment in Salem Cemetery, Elida, Ohio.
Yoder , Mary Esther Brenneman, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Durr) Brenneman, was born in Plainview, Tex., Nov. 30, 1908; died at Goshen, Ind., Sept. 5, 1990; aged 81. On Jan. 6, 1939, she was married to Durbin T, Yoder, who died Apr. 27, 1989, Surviving are one son (John D,), one daughter (Joann Smith), and 3 grandchildren. She was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 8, in charge of James Waltner; interment in Violett Cemetery.
died of strep throat 3 months before penicillin available to the public.
RALPH A. BRENNEMAN, 89, of Goshen, Ind., formerly of Elida, died at 12:19 a.m. Dec. 10, 2002, at Greencroft Nursing Center.
He was born April 5, 1913, in Elida to John M. and Anna G. Good Brenneman, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 10, 1942, he married Caroline Smucker, who preceded him in death.
Mr. Brenneman was a life long farmer and had worked in the maintenance department at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, Elida.
Survivors include a son, Calvin (Judy) Brenneman of Woodburn, Ind.; two daughters, Nancy (Mark) Liechty and Connie (Greg) Maxwell, both of Goshen, Ind.; two brothers, Simon Brenneman of Lima and Andrew Brenneman of Elida; two sisters, Luella Miller of Elida and Clara Kauffman of West Liberty; and 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Roger Brenneman; four brothers, Victor, Walter, Fred and John Brenneman; and two sisters, Blanche Brenneman and Grace Yoder.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Salem Mennonite Church, Elida. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Simon Peter Brenneman's Childhood
Teasing was very evident in my home. My older sisters used to call me "Simon Peter, Mary Alice, Jane Maria, La Doris" and emphasize the last name, "Sophia," the most. It all rhymed to them -- to me as I stood for half a day washing the dishes mom had dirtied the day before preparing for market in Lima. She baked bread, made cakes and butter, cheese, etc.
I never learned to like to peddle our produce in Lima. One time me and my brother Johnny made a special when we got tired of selling strawberries. When I told the lady they were ten cents a piece or two for a quarter, she gave me a quick lesson in mathematics!
We always seemed to have a lot of fun and a lot of scraps. I especially remember Mom asking us, with her arms folded against her chest and her palms extended, "which wall do you want me to paste you against?" Dad never could discipline us kids, he was just too soft hearted.
I remember a friend I had, Art Furry. I taught him how to cook frog legs in the sun! He didn't notice that I dropped mine in the road and only pretended to eat--while he munched away on his raw offering.
Sometimes when I was lucky enough to work away from home and make a little money, mom would make me share it with Clara. She said she had to stay home and therefore should get something for it. I didn't see it that way. Mom won.
My parents were always concerned with our welfare and wanted us to go to church. Once when Walter played sheep with Johnny and me, Dad wouldn't let us go to church for several Sundays. In order to be his little sheep, he said we would have to shear us--one swipe with the clippers from ear to ear and from our nose in front straight back over the head to the neckline! We did look funny.
He was born June 11, 1923, in Elida to John M. and Anna G. Good Brenneman, who preceded him in death. On April 21, 1946, he married Jean Yant, who survives in Lima.
Mr. Brenneman was an auctioneer for 50 years and had owned and operated Elida Auction Sales and Si Brenneman Real Estate. He had also worked for Mary Berry Real Estate and Lockwood Real Estate. He had been a masonry contractor and a farmer. He was a member of Lima Community Church of the Nazarene, where he enjoyed singing and taking part in the choir. For several years he portrayed Simon the Zealot in The Last Supper drama at Northside Mennonite Church. He was a member of the Lima Board of Realtors and the Ohio Auctioneers Association. He adored his grandchildren and prayed much for them. He loved to travel and play golf. He was an avid fan of the Detroit Lions and Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Survivors also include two sons, Thomas L. (Dorothy) Brenneman of Canby, Ore., and Dr. James (Sharon) Brenneman of Lima; two daughters, Sally (Dr. George) Oyer of Elida and Teresa "Tesa" Brenneman of Wapakoneta; a brother, Andrew (Ada) Brenneman of Elida; two sisters, Clara Kauffman of West Liberty and Luella (Wendell) Miller of Elida; seven grandchildren, Heather Brenneman, Kari (Dan) Ferguson, Aaron (Nicole) Brenneman, Abigail Oyer, Nicole Brenneman, Leah (Gideon) Foster and Anna Oyer; a great-grandchild, Madison; several nieces and nephews; and an extended family of exchange students, whom he enjoyed, Robin Garn of Germany, Nise Manicardi of Brazil and Atsko Amao of New York City.
He was preceded in death by seven siblings, Blanche, Victor, Walter and Ralph Brenneman, Grace Yoder, and Fred and John Brenneman.
Services will begin at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Dr. Wayne Sharpes and pastors Bobby Green and Dan Huckins will officiate. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Elida.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
To Our Descendents and loved ones:
Our first date was in July of 1945. Si first remembers seeing me at my high school graduation. I remember seeing him the fall before at the annual American Grange Carnival in Elida. He did not make a big impression on me at the time because he was pretending to be drunk for the amusement of his friends.
I was surprised when he called me for a date, but we got along fine from the beginning. Our first date was to Blanchard Mennonite Church and was a double affair with Bob & Mary Louise Troyer on their first outing as well. They were married just three weeks before we were.
We chose April 21, 1946 (Easter Sunday) for our wedding date, hoping Si's brother John could make it home from the service in time to perform the duties of best man. He made it with only a few weeks to spare. I chose my sister Betty for my matron of honor. Notice in the wedding picture how Aunt Betty's face looks full--she was still swollen from her bout with mumps. Her sons John and Jesse had given them to her just after she married Alex the second of April that year.
I was apprehensive about getting the mumps myself. Old Dr. Thut said there wasn't any danger as I had them once as a child on one side. Whoops! Yes, I got them again. We came home from our honeymoon in the Smoky Mountains on Thursday. Saturday morning I was terribly swollen and didn't get out of bed for two weeks.
We had our ups and downs in those early days. No indoor plumbing and coping with coal stoves made living not exactly as you know it today. I cooked on a two burner hot plate and a laundry stove for a year. But we really didn't mind. We had things as nice as others we knew.
Tom was born and an opportunity to buy the farm on Pioneer Road came. We even borrowed the down payment, moving in March of 1948. This started our development of the farm with Si having to have a Grade-A milk house before I got a bathroom in the house. I never really understood that, but he did. It also started Si's love affair with Jersey cows.
He worked night and day to make ends meet and ever expand our holdings. Most of the time he worked two jobs (brick work, farming, butchering, auctioneering, real estate). When I met him, he was a route salesman for Plezol Bread Co. Grandpa Yant like him and asked him if he wanted to work for him and learn the carpenter trade. Daddy later decided that Si liked the masonry trade better and helped him develop skills in that capacity. He later worked as his masonry foreman on one of the church jobs.
By this time, Jim and Sally had joined our family circle. When at age six, Jim developed rheumatic fever, the doctor told us it would be good to take him south for the winter. We bought a 27 ft. house trailer and packed our little family together and left, traveling on Thanksgiving day to Florida. There, Si worked the masonry trade. He returned the week after Easter.
Si developed back trouble and we were hiring most of the farming done, what I couldn't do. We then decided to sell the farm and build a hew house, the split level. By the time we were ready to move, Teresa rounded out the family.
Several years later when I developed back trouble also, we sold that house and built another next door, sans steps and basement. We lived there about ten years.
Si's auction business was increasing and we thought we would fill the winter months by opening an auction house in the winter of 1962.. The boys helped by hauling and moving furniture. Sally operated the food concession while young Tesa circulated in the crowd. I clerked the sales. It was very successful and many people hate to see us close the doors in October of 1967.
By this time, Tom had graduated and gone off to Goshen College and Si had gotten his Real Estate license with Mary Berry. After nine months with her, he transferred his license to Lockwood Real Estate, where he stayed 12 years. He developed a close friendship with the owner, Dale Lockwood.
Jim was soon off to school and our girls were growing up. The boys met and married their wives, with Tom spending two years in voluntary service teaching in Puerto Rico before he was married.
Sally decided to go to school in South Carolina and there by started many vacation trips to that area. We were able to take several extended vacation trips through the west and south. We were even able to visit Tom in Puerto Rico.
An opportunity to build across the road in the Pioneer woods exciting our building ambition once more. We build bigger than we needed, expecting to live there a maximum of five years. The house was very appropriate for Sally's wedding reception later. Hopefully we will be building a smaller house somewhere in the same woods this summer.
Jim graduated in Veterinary Medicine and he and Sharon moved to Kentucky. Tom had moved to Oregon where Dorothy was raised. Our children were becoming scattered. We were happy when Jim and Sharon returned a year later to put their roots down in Lima.
When Sally graduated, she came home for a month before starting her internship in Music Therapy. In those few days, she met George. It was almost love at first sight for them, culminating in their marriage the next summer.
Sometimes is was a real sacrifice for us to keep you in school, but it all seems very worthwhile now to see how you have worked at your chosen professions. We want our daughter-in-laws and son-in-law to know how very much we love them and trust your mutually shared love. But even more important than anything else we can say is that we are interested in each one's spiritual welfare. As great as success is, it is dimmed by our relationship with Jesus Christ and our future live in heaven for eternity. We want all our family (and friends) with us there.
To further complete our family, God blessed Sharon and Jim with our first granddaughter. Then a year later he blessed Tom and Dorothy with our second granddaughter. Do we have any offers for a grandson? Ha! Ha! They have truly enriched our being and we love them dearly. It is beautiful to watch them grow and learn.
Tesa graduated this year from high school and has started her first year of college at the OSU Lima branch, just as all of you did. When you read this, she will be in Brazil visiting Nise for the winter. So now Dad and I have come full circle, we are alone again--and enjoying each other.
Our family circle was made richer by sharing our home with three exchange students. Robin Garn from Germany who lived with us 9 1/2 months, returned this summer to see us for seven weeks. Nise Manicardi from Brazil stayed with us six months and stole our hearts. Still an entirely different experience awaited us with Atsuko Fukada from Japan. She lived with us for 11 months. We came to love each one of them and hope to see them all again.
This spring we realized a dream of some years. In February of 1978, we purchased Joe Pantana's barber shop at 302 Kiracofe, Elida, and Dad got his broker's license. Since I had my salesman's license since 1972 (preparing for this time) I became his secretary. After much remodeling, on March 17, 1978, Si Brenneman Real Estate opened its doors for business.
We will close this by saying how very much we love each one of you and how pleased we are with the way you are conducting your lives and the lives of those you are responsible for training. We continually pray for each one of you, your children and their children for years to come, should the old world last that long. We covet your prayers as well for our future years.
Love,
Mom & Dad
Jean Yant Brenneman's Childhood
I was the youngest of four daughters. It seemed as if I would never grow up. My sisters constantly teased me and told me I was the pet. They were just jealous. They made life miserable for me by telling me I was adopted. When I told them mom said I wasn't, they would say, "She just doesn't want you to know and she just tells you that." I spent many days in that round robin.
School was always easy and I always got good grades. I had ambition to go to college and become a certified public accountant, but that was before I met your dad. Because of moving around as Daddy built churches, I was in many different schools and learned how to make friends. But you also had to leave old ones behind.
Because I was the youngest, I became a ready babysitter for my sister's children. Most of the time I didn't mind. When they worked away from home during the war, I got paid for watching their kids during the summer.
I was a freshman in high school when Pearl Harbor happened and I remember it quite well. I do not remember too much of the depression as we were just beginning to prosper when I realized anything about economics.
We took a real long trip once (at least at the time it seemed that way) to Philadelphia and Washington D. C. I remember many of the things we saw very vividly.
My parents made me feel secure and there was lots of love in our house.
One time a man came and stole some chickens from us. Several days later the sheriff shot him dead as he picked up the chickens he had stolen from us that he left in an open field.
I can also remember huddling around a stove to keep warm, and the drift of snow that came in our living room through the cracks during the winter..but we were happy.
Alma Brenneman, 86, died at 10 a.m. Jan. 24, 2009, at Primrose Retirement.
She was born July 28, 1922, in Elida to Jacob and Martha Jones Huber, who preceded her in death. In 1942, she married Robert Brenneman.
Mrs. Brenneman was a housewife. She was a farm wife who spent 65 years on the same farm. She was a member of Sugar Creek Church of the Brethren and also attended First United Presbyterian Church, Delphos. She enjoyed bowling, and sending and receiving cards. She loved spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include a son, Gary (Jeanie) Brenneman, of Kalispell, Mont.; two daughters, Gloria (Randy) Bowersock, of Middle Point, and Cheryl (Chuck) Casey, of Elida; two sisters, Edna Ritchie, of Boise, Idaho, and Becky (Dick) Barrett, of Santa Ana, Calif.; three sisters-in-law, Monie Huber, Bertha Huber and Gini Huber; six grandchildren, Wesley (Joan) Brenneman, Nicole (Micah) Hill, Rodney (Karla) Bowersock, Troy (Tonya) Bowersock, Trevor Miller and Chad (Betty) Miller; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Sally Robinson and Fern Wilkins; and four brothers, Lawerence, Ralph, Art and Herman Huber.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Harter & Schier Funeral Home, Delphos. The Rev. Marty Moyer will officiate. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sugar Creek Church of the Brethren or St. Rita's Hospice.
MARY GLADYS BRENNEMAN, 86, died at 9:35 p.m. April 24, 2004, at Lima Manor Nursing Home.
She was born June 11, 1917, in Allen County to Moses H. and Lillie May Geiger Brenneman, who preceded her in death. On April 14, 1940, she married Hiram Benjamin Brenneman, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Brenneman was a 1936 graduate of Gomer High School, where she played basketball, sang and won several awards. She was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, women's college basketball and Nextel racing. She loved her family.
Survivors include a daughter, Susan (Cliff) Hollar of Lima; a granddaughter, Cindy (Lowell Jr.) Chilcoat of Wapakoneta; and a great-grandson, John Thomas Chilcoat II of Wapakoneta.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Geneva Harshbarger.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lima Manor Nursing Home.
Arrangements are by Meyer-Boehmer & Feucht Funeral Home, Dayton.
LELAND H. BRENNEMAN, 92, of Plymouth, Vt., formerly of Lima, died Oct. 1, 2004, in Mountain View Center, Rutland, Vt.
He was born July 31, 1912, in Lima to Rhuda and Elnora Hilty Brenneman, who preceded him in death. On July 1, 1950, he married Elsie Hitchens, who died Feb. 3, 2001.
Mr. Brenneman had been a teacher in Scarsdale, N.Y., for 45 years. He had served as president of the Scarsdale Teachers Association and the New York State Teachers Association. He was a graduate of Goshen College, Goshen, Ind., and received his master's degree in education from The Ohio State University. He and his wife moved to Plymouth, Vt., in 1982.
Survivors include a brother, John Brenneman of Lima; a sister, Marjorie B. Richer of Archbold; seven nephews; a niece; and a sister-in-law, Elethea H. Caldwell of Scottsville, N.Y.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Florence Brenneman.
Memorial services will begin at 2 p.m. Nov. 6 at Bethany Mennonite Church, Bridgewater, Vt. The Rev. Gwen Groff will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Central Committee, 21 South 12th St., Akron, PA 17501.
Arrangements are by Cabot Funeral Home, Woodstock, Vt.
C. MYRTH BRENNEMAN, 87, died at 11:55 a.m. Oct. 27, 2006, at Lima Convalescent Home.
She was born Nov. 20, 1918, in DeKalb County, Ind., to Jacob A. and Alice Carnahan Gerig, who preceded her in death. On June 30, 1949, she married John M. Brenneman, who survives.
Mrs. Brenneman was a teacher for Elida schools, retiring in 1979. She was also employed by Fort Wayne schools and Lima schools. After her retirement, she and her husband founded and administered the Brenneman Residential Home. She was a member of Lima Mennonite Church.
Survivors also include two sons, Brent A. (Joanne) Brenneman, of Spencerville, and Brice B. (Lydia) Brenneman of St. Marys; a sister, Joy Gerig of Ossian, Ind.; and six grandchildren, Kendra, Kyle, Luke, Jonathan, Jameel and Joseph Brenneman.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Salem Mennonite Church. The Rev. David Elkins will officiate. Burial will be in Salem Mennonite Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel, or one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.
15th Generation
ROGER L. BRENNEMAN, 58, of Goshen, Ind., formerly of Lima, died at 2:55 p.m. Dec. 4, 2002, at his residence of cancer.
He was born Oct. 7, 1944, in Lima to Ralph and Caroline Smucker Brenneman. His father survives in Goshen, Ind. His mother preceded him in death on Nov. 17, 1989. On Nov. 27, 1975, in Fort Wayne, Ind., he married Dorothy Schroeder, who survives.
Mr. Brenneman retired in June 2002 as an elementary school teacher from Westview Schools, after 36 years. He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind., where he served as an elder and Sunday school teacher. He had been the pentathlon director and co-director for 15 years for the Michiana Tournament held in April. He was a life member of the Indiana State Teachers Association and the National Education Association. He was a 1966 graduate of Goshen College and received his master's degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind.
Survivors also include a son, Jevon Brenneman of Elkhart, Ind.; a daughter, Genessa (Tyler) Hartford of Toledo; a brother, Calvin Brenneman of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two sisters, Nancy (Mark) Liechty and Connie (Greg) Maxwell, both of Goshen, Ind.
Memorial services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind. The Revs. Ron Diener, Wes Culver and Michael Peak will officiate. Graveside services and burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the church cemetery.
Retired Westview math teacher dies
KRISTEN FREEMAN
Goshen News Staff Writer
EMMA, Ind. - Roger L. Brenneman, a former Westview Elementary school teacher who died Wednesday after a one and one-half year battle with cancer, is described by his co-workers as a man who loved children.
"He was a very compassionate man," said former Westview Elementary principal Phil Self. "He was one who really reached out to help any way he could and encouraged the kids to keep going in school."
Brenneman taught in a sixth grade classroom and worked closely with another sixth grade teacher, Joyce Barker. Barker said several years later they both began teaching Title I remediation and in the gifted program at the school.
"I've been teaching with him for 20 some years and I have nothing critical to say. He was a master at teaching and a master at living."
Barker said that in the Title I program she would focus more on the language arts and Brenneman would focus on the math, and was able to get the students involved.
"He gave the students the experience to form concepts through wonderful projects that they really enjoyed."
"He was a very enriching teacher who provided his students with many special projects," said sixth grade teacher, Ada Shopa.
In addition to teaching math, he was also a leader in math pentathlons, serving as the pentathlon director and co-director for 15 years with the Michiana tournament held every April.
"He was instrumental in developing the math pentathlon for the corporation and in beginning the Michiana Penthalon Tournament," said sixth grade teacher Wes Steiner. "Many of the math teams he coached won top awards at the tournament year after year."
Self and Barker agreed that Brenneman not only taught math, but other important lessons.
"He helped the students gain practical life skills that really helped them," Self said.
"He taught all the time, and not just the math, but other practical things. He taught us all," Barker said.
Brenneman retired after 36 years of teaching this June because of his battle with cancer.
"It was a hard choice," said Westview Elementary School Principal Ray Helmuth. "He wasn't ready to retire, he still had a lot of teaching left in him."
Helmuth said upon Brenneman's retirement an annual student award was created in his name.
"Our school established the Roger Brenneman Excellence in Math award, which is given to a student each year who exemplifies Roger's passion and understanding of math."
"It was Roger's sense of humor, his intellect, his creativity with students, and his dedication to his student's achievements that motivates me as a professional and a person," said current Title I math teacher Jane Snider. "He was a good friend and a void exists because of his absence in our lives."
"He was a very caring person," Self said. "He was always positive with the kids and adults. He really enjoyed teaching the kids."
"We know him as a man who practiced excellence in life and in teaching. He was a family man and a Christian who had a broad understanding of what it meant to have meaning in his life," Barker said. "He is an inspiration today, and will be in the future for us to demonstrate excellence."
His partner in life is John Snyder, born May 12, 1940. They have been together since July 26, 1967 and met in Columbus, Ohio. They now reside in NY.
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