Born Johannes Strouss to Johannes Strouss and Magdelena Schnepp
Married Rebecca Dean on 6 July 1826 -----8 children
CHILDREN
Catherine
Mary Jane 1828-1929
David 1830
Nancy 1832
James 1835
Martin 1837
Elizabeth 1840
Margaret 1843
1- Johannes Strouss 1773-1862
m. Magdelena Schnepp 1772-1815-----9 children
2-David Straus 1734-1826
m.Anna Maria Phillippina Rocher 1735-1825 ------10 children
Served in the 8th Co., 5th Battiliion in the Berk Co., PA Militia
Parents of Magdelena Schnepp were Joseph Schnepp & Elizabeth Ann Magdelena-----name unknown.---4 Children
Joseph had 10 children by his first marriage to Maria Christina----and 4 daughters by Elizabeth Ann.
Joseph is listed as Patriot Service with the DAR
Named changed from Straus to Strouss to Strous in just 3 generations but..all three are still being used today plus Strouse.
I redid this memorial to be clear on all facts.
researched by LInda Doile Morris--Joseph Schnepp & Maria Christina ---last name also unknown. 5th Great Grandaughter.
I did both families with Maria Christina and Elizabeth Ann.
Born Johannes Strouss to Johannes Strouss and Magdelena Schnepp
Married Rebecca Dean on 6 July 1826 -----8 children
CHILDREN
Catherine
Mary Jane 1828-1929
David 1830
Nancy 1832
James 1835
Martin 1837
Elizabeth 1840
Margaret 1843
1- Johannes Strouss 1773-1862
m. Magdelena Schnepp 1772-1815-----9 children
2-David Straus 1734-1826
m.Anna Maria Phillippina Rocher 1735-1825 ------10 children
Served in the 8th Co., 5th Battiliion in the Berk Co., PA Militia
Parents of Magdelena Schnepp were Joseph Schnepp & Elizabeth Ann Magdelena-----name unknown.---4 Children
Joseph had 10 children by his first marriage to Maria Christina----and 4 daughters by Elizabeth Ann.
Joseph is listed as Patriot Service with the DAR
Named changed from Straus to Strouss to Strous in just 3 generations but..all three are still being used today plus Strouse.
I redid this memorial to be clear on all facts.
researched by LInda Doile Morris--Joseph Schnepp & Maria Christina ---last name also unknown. 5th Great Grandaughter.
I did both families with Maria Christina and Elizabeth Ann.
Inscription
Aged 88 Y - 5 D
Gravesite Details
There appears to have been a headstone replacement as the carvings look new and the stone is free of any growths.