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Birth: Mar. 4, 1765
Lebanon County
Pennsylvania, USA
Death: 1829
Brothersvalley Township (Somerset County)
Somerset County
Pennsylvania, USA
There is a fieldstone marker inscribed "JB 1829."
Family links:
Parents:
Christian Blough (1743 - 1777)
Magdalena Elizabeth Bender Blough (1739 - 1803)
Spouse:
Magdalena Gnagey Blough (1765 - 1825)*
Children:
Anne Blough (1796 - 1842)*
Jacob Blough (1805 - 1886)*
Siblings:
Jacob Blough (1765 - 1829)
Christian Blough (1767 - 1808)*
John "Hans" Blough (1769 - 1838)*
Magdalena Blough Schrock (1775 - 1852)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Blough Cemetery (Christian Blough)
Brothersvalley Township (Somerset County)
Somerset County
Pennsylvania, USA
* Reference: [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65195254/jacob-blough Find A Grave Memorial] - [https://www.geni.com/projects/SmartCopy/18783 SmartCopy]: ''Mar 3 2021, 0:45:07 UTC''
http://genforum.genealogy.com/blough/messages/4.html
CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: Laura Kauffman Date: March 18, 1999 at 15:11:21
I am searching for information on Christian BLAUCH b. 7 Jul 1743 in Switzerland d. 1777 near Berlin, PA. Christian married Magdalina BENDER in 1764. I would like to know parental and sibling info on both Christian and Magdalina. Thanks!
Followups:
Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: Manetta Dove Date: September 01, 1999 at 17:45:13
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Ron Zeunges of 85
Ron
Rosanna Steck Blauch died September 1804. She must have been over seventy years old. If you figure she had her first child from Christian Blauch in 1752 and was married previously to Mr Steck and had Michael from her first husband who was killed by the Indians when they raided the flax mill on oil run in Syner she would have had to be in her seventies by the time she died. I took much of my information from Herbert Blouch book on the Blauch/Blouch/Blough family but I got a lot of information from Homer Blauch who was a local historian and who kept records on the family until his death. He was my grandmother's first cousin. Christian Blauch is buried on the Palmyra-Bellegrove Road in Northlondenderry Twp. Lebanon Co., Pa. There is a marker placed there in his and Rosanna memory by the Blauch family who hold a reunion every year in August.
Manetta
Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: Eddie Hanson Date: August 20, 2000 at 06:35:50
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Manetta Dove of 85
Manetta:
I have recently started tracing down my mother's ancestors that included Christain BLOUGH/BAUCH/BOUGH. I am confused with the date and place where Christain Sr. died. One source claims that he died in 1786 in Lebanon, PA. Another source claimed that he died in 1777 in Somerset County, PA. According to the US Census, Christian Blough Sr. (last name given in the US Census) was living in Somerset County, PA in the Quemahon Township along with Christian Jr. and a list of other Bloughs. However, in the 1810 US Census, there was only Christian Blough Jr. and the widow Blough living in Somerset County, PA in the Quemahon Township. Is there another Christain Blough (like Christain Blough III) that I am do not know about? If there is, it will explain a lot of things. Thanks you for your time and coperation
Eddie Hanson
edhanson1136@earthlink.net
Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: Manetta Dove Date: September 15, 1999 at 19:33:31
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Linda Herrick of 85
Hi Linda
The information I got about the Brotherhood was listed in the "Pennsylvania German Pioneers" It is an original list of signatures. Christian Blauch is the 4th signture in the second row. I think there may have been a list of typed names because it sure doesn't look like Blauch on the list. His brother Hans is the 4th name from the bottom on the same list. The bottom of the list has "Ship Brotherhood, November 3, 1750, List 159C (continued). I only copied the one page.
Manetta
Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: David Date: July 10, 1999 at 20:50:01
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Ron Zeunges of 85
Ok, I'll pass on what I have on this. Christian Blough's first wife was Elizabeth Gastelli, his second wife was Rosina Steck, maiden name unknown. Christian died in 1777. I do not have any info on when Elizabeth died, but Marjorie Blocher Kinsey believed it probable that she died before the family made it to Pennsylvania. Rosina had one son from her first marriage, Michael Steck. Christian and Rosina had 6-8 children. I find a discrepency in my resources as to exactly whose they are. In Rosina's will, ( Will Bk B(1796-1806), Dauphin County, PA, pg. 269) she listed the children of her body as follows: Michael Steck, John Blough, Abraham Blough, Henry Blough, Anna Maria, Catharine the wife of Caspar Schrags, Christian wife of Christian Wilhems, and Magdalena the wife of Henry Walter. Marjorie Blocher Kinsey stated that Christian and Rosina had eight children, but she only lists seven. She also believed that Christian and Elizabeth to be the parents of four: Jacob, Elizabeth, Veronica (Freeney), and Christian.
Gingerich and Kreider listed Christian and Elizabeth as the parents of Christian, Jacob, Anna, Barbara, Elizabeth, Veronica. And listed Christian and Rosina as the parents of John, Abraham, Henry, Catherine, Christina, and Magdalena. Christian's will listed 12 children total, but did not affirm who their mothers were. Hope this helps, but I can't believe that it will. I'm getting more confused as I write this down, LOL.
Followups:
In Reply to: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Laura Kauffman of 85
Heres a little information. Christian Blauch b. 7 July 1743 is the son of Christian Blauch and Elizabeth Gastelli. He was one of 6 children of this union. Christian Sr. married again after arriving in America, probably to Rosina Steck. Christian Sr.'s brother John also immigrated from Switzerlandat the same time with his wife Anna and 7 children. My sources don't say much about Johns family. They arrived 11/3/1750 aboard the ship Brotherhood. Shari Mock has already suggested one excellent source and I would also suggest the book, "Amish and Amish-Mennonite Genealogies," by Hugh Gingerich and Rachel Kreider. This book is very comprehensive of many of the families of the Amish and Mennonite immigrants. I really don't know where you could purchase a copy, but unless you want to investigate collateral lines it would probably be sufficient just to find one in a library for a few hours.
Now as to Elizabeth Bender. I have seen this name as both Elizabeth and Magdalena, but I believe that the known sources record her as Elizabeth. I can't find my file on her at the moment but I believe that I can remember what little there is correctly. She was the dau. of John Bender, who died in 1761 in Lebanon Co. PA. She had twin brothers John and Everhardt. Elizabeth became the ward of Klaus Erb. Nothing else is known of any of her family, although I have seen a reference that says that they moved to a different part of PA and the name became Painter.
I have the Amish book as well as Mrs. Kinsey's book. Also a copy of Elias Gnageys history of the Gnaegi family, which contains guite a bit of information on the descendants of Jacob Blough and Magdalena Gnaegi(most of which is covered in Mrs. Kinseys book). If I could do a lookup for you let me know and I will try.
Hope this helps you some!
David
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Joyce Keim of 85
Howdie,
My grandmother was a Blough. She was descended from Jacob Blough and Magdalena Gnaegi. I do have a lot of information on many of the other families you mention, as well as most of the other Amish and Mennonite settlers who emigrated to PA in the 18th century and early 19th century. Most of the information is found in "Amish and Amish Mennonite Genealogies" by Gingerich and Kreider. This book is probably still available, and I might be able to find a address for you. The book was about $60, and worth every cent. It deals with the Settlers and their descendants that are known down to about the 1860's. I have a copy of "The Daniel Bender Family History", ed. by Lucy Beachy. I picked this up in a bookstore. It does not directly pertain to my family. If you are intersted in either of these books, just email me. I'll try to get you the info on the first one, and am willing to pass on the other for what I have in it + S+H.
David
Followups:
Posted by: James Blauch Date: August 30, 1999 at 12:03:51
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Manetta Dove of 85
Regarding the Children of Christian Blauch b. 1715 in Canton Bern, Switzerland, I believe that he only had four children with Elizabeth Gastelli and seven children with Rosanna Steck. I believe that Catherine and Anna Barbara (Barbara) were born by Rosanna Steck. This is based on reading website posting of Rosanna Steck's will dated Aug. 18, 1794 and probated on March 25, 1805. Her sons are listed as: Michael Steck (from a prior marriage), John Blough, Abraham Blough and Henry Blough. Her daughters are listed as: Anna Marie, Catherine (wife of Casper Schrags), Christina (wife of Christian Wilhelm) and Magdolena (wife of Henry Walters). She gave her estate to Christianna Willhelm.
I am a descendant of this Christian Blauch and his oldest son Jacob (born to Elizabeth Gostelli).
Followups:
Blauch/Blouch/Blough Family Book
Posted by: Manetta Dove Date: November 04, 1999 at 08:35:41
of 85
I just found out that Mrs Blouch died and willed the Blauch/Blouch/Blough books to the Lebanon County Historical Society, 924 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, Pa. 17042-5186. The cost is $12.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax
ancestry.com
Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots > Search Results November 23, 2000
Search Terms: BLOUGH (2), JACOB (1176)
Database: Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
Name Cemetery Location Reference
BLOUGH, Jacob Quemahoning Dam Somerset Co PA 15 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Vol.1, p. ?Serial: 6924; Volume: 14
[123935jcbuckster@cs.com.FTW]
Jacob Blough, the oldest son of Christian, became owner of the farm. He
marri ed Magdalena Gnagey. They were parents of a large family. Wilder
Jacob Blough was one of their sons. Jacob was born March 7, 1765, and
died in 1829.
http://genforum.genealogy.com/blough/messages/4.html
CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: Laura Kauffman Date: March 18, 1999 at 15:11:21
I am searching for information on Christian BLAUCH b. 7 Jul 1743 in Switzerland d. 1777 near Berlin, PA. Christian married Magdalina BENDER in 1764. I would like to know parental and sibling info on both Christian and Magdalina. Thanks!
Followups:
Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: Manetta Dove Date: September 01, 1999 at 17:45:13
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Ron Zeunges of 85
Ron
Rosanna Steck Blauch died September 1804. She must have been over seventy years old. If you figure she had her first child from Christian Blauch in 1752 and was married previously to Mr Steck and had Michael from her first husband who was killed by the Indians when they raided the flax mill on oil run in Syner she would have had to be in her seventies by the time she died. I took much of my information from Herbert Blouch book on the Blauch/Blouch/Blough family but I got a lot of information from Homer Blauch who was a local historian and who kept records on the family until his death. He was my grandmother's first cousin. Christian Blauch is buried on the Palmyra-Bellegrove Road in Northlondenderry Twp. Lebanon Co., Pa. There is a marker placed there in his and Rosanna memory by the Blauch family who hold a reunion every year in August.
Manetta
Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: Eddie Hanson Date: August 20, 2000 at 06:35:50
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Manetta Dove of 85
Manetta:
I have recently started tracing down my mother's ancestors that included Christain BLOUGH/BAUCH/BOUGH. I am confused with the date and place where Christain Sr. died. One source claims that he died in 1786 in Lebanon, PA. Another source claimed that he died in 1777 in Somerset County, PA. According to the US Census, Christian Blough Sr. (last name given in the US Census) was living in Somerset County, PA in the Quemahon Township along with Christian Jr. and a list of other Bloughs. However, in the 1810 US Census, there was only Christian Blough Jr. and the widow Blough living in Somerset County, PA in the Quemahon Township. Is there another Christain Blough (like Christain Blough III) that I am do not know about? If there is, it will explain a lot of things. Thanks you for your time and coperation
Eddie Hanson
edhanson1136@earthlink.net
Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: Manetta Dove Date: September 15, 1999 at 19:33:31
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Linda Herrick of 85
Hi Linda
The information I got about the Brotherhood was listed in the "Pennsylvania German Pioneers" It is an original list of signatures. Christian Blauch is the 4th signture in the second row. I think there may have been a list of typed names because it sure doesn't look like Blauch on the list. His brother Hans is the 4th name from the bottom on the same list. The bottom of the list has "Ship Brotherhood, November 3, 1750, List 159C (continued). I only copied the one page.
Manetta
Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: David Date: July 10, 1999 at 20:50:01
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Ron Zeunges of 85
Ok, I'll pass on what I have on this. Christian Blough's first wife was Elizabeth Gastelli, his second wife was Rosina Steck, maiden name unknown. Christian died in 1777. I do not have any info on when Elizabeth died, but Marjorie Blocher Kinsey believed it probable that she died before the family made it to Pennsylvania. Rosina had one son from her first marriage, Michael Steck. Christian and Rosina had 6-8 children. I find a discrepency in my resources as to exactly whose they are. In Rosina's will, ( Will Bk B(1796-1806), Dauphin County, PA, pg. 269) she listed the children of her body as follows: Michael Steck, John Blough, Abraham Blough, Henry Blough, Anna Maria, Catharine the wife of Caspar Schrags, Christian wife of Christian Wilhems, and Magdalena the wife of Henry Walter. Marjorie Blocher Kinsey stated that Christian and Rosina had eight children, but she only lists seven. She also believed that Christian and Elizabeth to be the parents of four: Jacob, Elizabeth, Veronica (Freeney), and Christian.
Gingerich and Kreider listed Christian and Elizabeth as the parents of Christian, Jacob, Anna, Barbara, Elizabeth, Veronica. And listed Christian and Rosina as the parents of John, Abraham, Henry, Catherine, Christina, and Magdalena. Christian's will listed 12 children total, but did not affirm who their mothers were. Hope this helps, but I can't believe that it will. I'm getting more confused as I write this down, LOL.
Followups:
In Reply to: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Laura Kauffman of 85
Heres a little information. Christian Blauch b. 7 July 1743 is the son of Christian Blauch and Elizabeth Gastelli. He was one of 6 children of this union. Christian Sr. married again after arriving in America, probably to Rosina Steck. Christian Sr.'s brother John also immigrated from Switzerlandat the same time with his wife Anna and 7 children. My sources don't say much about Johns family. They arrived 11/3/1750 aboard the ship Brotherhood. Shari Mock has already suggested one excellent source and I would also suggest the book, "Amish and Amish-Mennonite Genealogies," by Hugh Gingerich and Rachel Kreider. This book is very comprehensive of many of the families of the Amish and Mennonite immigrants. I really don't know where you could purchase a copy, but unless you want to investigate collateral lines it would probably be sufficient just to find one in a library for a few hours.
Now as to Elizabeth Bender. I have seen this name as both Elizabeth and Magdalena, but I believe that the known sources record her as Elizabeth. I can't find my file on her at the moment but I believe that I can remember what little there is correctly. She was the dau. of John Bender, who died in 1761 in Lebanon Co. PA. She had twin brothers John and Everhardt. Elizabeth became the ward of Klaus Erb. Nothing else is known of any of her family, although I have seen a reference that says that they moved to a different part of PA and the name became Painter.
I have the Amish book as well as Mrs. Kinsey's book. Also a copy of Elias Gnageys history of the Gnaegi family, which contains guite a bit of information on the descendants of Jacob Blough and Magdalena Gnaegi(most of which is covered in Mrs. Kinseys book). If I could do a lookup for you let me know and I will try.
Hope this helps you some!
David
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Joyce Keim of 85
Howdie,
My grandmother was a Blough. She was descended from Jacob Blough and Magdalena Gnaegi. I do have a lot of information on many of the other families you mention, as well as most of the other Amish and Mennonite settlers who emigrated to PA in the 18th century and early 19th century. Most of the information is found in "Amish and Amish Mennonite Genealogies" by Gingerich and Kreider. This book is probably still available, and I might be able to find a address for you. The book was about $60, and worth every cent. It deals with the Settlers and their descendants that are known down to about the 1860's. I have a copy of "The Daniel Bender Family History", ed. by Lucy Beachy. I picked this up in a bookstore. It does not directly pertain to my family. If you are intersted in either of these books, just email me. I'll try to get you the info on the first one, and am willing to pass on the other for what I have in it + S+H.
David
Followups:
Posted by: James Blauch Date: August 30, 1999 at 12:03:51
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Manetta Dove of 85
Regarding the Children of Christian Blauch b. 1715 in Canton Bern, Switzerland, I believe that he only had four children with Elizabeth Gastelli and seven children with Rosanna Steck. I believe that Catherine and Anna Barbara (Barbara) were born by Rosanna Steck. This is based on reading website posting of Rosanna Steck's will dated Aug. 18, 1794 and probated on March 25, 1805. Her sons are listed as: Michael Steck (from a prior marriage), John Blough, Abraham Blough and Henry Blough. Her daughters are listed as: Anna Marie, Catherine (wife of Casper Schrags), Christina (wife of Christian Wilhelm) and Magdolena (wife of Henry Walters). She gave her estate to Christianna Willhelm.
I am a descendant of this Christian Blauch and his oldest son Jacob (born to Elizabeth Gostelli).
Followups:
Blauch/Blouch/Blough Family Book
Posted by: Manetta Dove Date: November 04, 1999 at 08:35:41
of 85
I just found out that Mrs Blouch died and willed the Blauch/Blouch/Blough books to the Lebanon County Historical Society, 924 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, Pa. 17042-5186. The cost is $12.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax
ancestry.com
Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots > Search Results November 23, 2000
Search Terms: BLOUGH (2), JACOB (1176)
Database: Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
Name Cemetery Location Reference
BLOUGH, Jacob Quemahoning Dam Somerset Co PA 15 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Vol.1, p. ?Serial: 6924; Volume: 14
[123935jcbuckster@cs.com.FTW]
Jacob Blough, the oldest son of Christian, became owner of the farm. He
marri ed Magdalena Gnagey. They were parents of a large family. Wilder
Jacob Blough was one of their sons. Jacob was born March 7, 1765, and
died in 1829.
http://genforum.genealogy.com/blough/messages/4.html
CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: Laura Kauffman Date: March 18, 1999 at 15:11:21
I am searching for information on Christian BLAUCH b. 7 Jul 1743 in Switzerland d. 1777 near Berlin, PA. Christian married Magdalina BENDER in 1764. I would like to know parental and sibling info on both Christian and Magdalina. Thanks!
Followups:
Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: Manetta Dove Date: September 01, 1999 at 17:45:13
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Ron Zeunges of 85
Ron
Rosanna Steck Blauch died September 1804. She must have been over seventy years old. If you figure she had her first child from Christian Blauch in 1752 and was married previously to Mr Steck and had Michael from her first husband who was killed by the Indians when they raided the flax mill on oil run in Syner she would have had to be in her seventies by the time she died. I took much of my information from Herbert Blouch book on the Blauch/Blouch/Blough family but I got a lot of information from Homer Blauch who was a local historian and who kept records on the family until his death. He was my grandmother's first cousin. Christian Blauch is buried on the Palmyra-Bellegrove Road in Northlondenderry Twp. Lebanon Co., Pa. There is a marker placed there in his and Rosanna memory by the Blauch family who hold a reunion every year in August.
Manetta
Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: Eddie Hanson Date: August 20, 2000 at 06:35:50
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Manetta Dove of 85
Manetta:
I have recently started tracing down my mother's ancestors that included Christain BLOUGH/BAUCH/BOUGH. I am confused with the date and place where Christain Sr. died. One source claims that he died in 1786 in Lebanon, PA. Another source claimed that he died in 1777 in Somerset County, PA. According to the US Census, Christian Blough Sr. (last name given in the US Census) was living in Somerset County, PA in the Quemahon Township along with Christian Jr. and a list of other Bloughs. However, in the 1810 US Census, there was only Christian Blough Jr. and the widow Blough living in Somerset County, PA in the Quemahon Township. Is there another Christain Blough (like Christain Blough III) that I am do not know about? If there is, it will explain a lot of things. Thanks you for your time and coperation
Eddie Hanson
edhanson1136@earthlink.net
Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: Manetta Dove Date: September 15, 1999 at 19:33:31
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Linda Herrick of 85
Hi Linda
The information I got about the Brotherhood was listed in the "Pennsylvania German Pioneers" It is an original list of signatures. Christian Blauch is the 4th signture in the second row. I think there may have been a list of typed names because it sure doesn't look like Blauch on the list. His brother Hans is the 4th name from the bottom on the same list. The bottom of the list has "Ship Brotherhood, November 3, 1750, List 159C (continued). I only copied the one page.
Manetta
Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND
Posted by: David Date: July 10, 1999 at 20:50:01
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Ron Zeunges of 85
Ok, I'll pass on what I have on this. Christian Blough's first wife was Elizabeth Gastelli, his second wife was Rosina Steck, maiden name unknown. Christian died in 1777. I do not have any info on when Elizabeth died, but Marjorie Blocher Kinsey believed it probable that she died before the family made it to Pennsylvania. Rosina had one son from her first marriage, Michael Steck. Christian and Rosina had 6-8 children. I find a discrepency in my resources as to exactly whose they are. In Rosina's will, ( Will Bk B(1796-1806), Dauphin County, PA, pg. 269) she listed the children of her body as follows: Michael Steck, John Blough, Abraham Blough, Henry Blough, Anna Maria, Catharine the wife of Caspar Schrags, Christian wife of Christian Wilhems, and Magdalena the wife of Henry Walter. Marjorie Blocher Kinsey stated that Christian and Rosina had eight children, but she only lists seven. She also believed that Christian and Elizabeth to be the parents of four: Jacob, Elizabeth, Veronica (Freeney), and Christian.
Gingerich and Kreider listed Christian and Elizabeth as the parents of Christian, Jacob, Anna, Barbara, Elizabeth, Veronica. And listed Christian and Rosina as the parents of John, Abraham, Henry, Catherine, Christina, and Magdalena. Christian's will listed 12 children total, but did not affirm who their mothers were. Hope this helps, but I can't believe that it will. I'm getting more confused as I write this down, LOL.
Followups:
In Reply to: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Laura Kauffman of 85
Heres a little information. Christian Blauch b. 7 July 1743 is the son of Christian Blauch and Elizabeth Gastelli. He was one of 6 children of this union. Christian Sr. married again after arriving in America, probably to Rosina Steck. Christian Sr.'s brother John also immigrated from Switzerlandat the same time with his wife Anna and 7 children. My sources don't say much about Johns family. They arrived 11/3/1750 aboard the ship Brotherhood. Shari Mock has already suggested one excellent source and I would also suggest the book, "Amish and Amish-Mennonite Genealogies," by Hugh Gingerich and Rachel Kreider. This book is very comprehensive of many of the families of the Amish and Mennonite immigrants. I really don't know where you could purchase a copy, but unless you want to investigate collateral lines it would probably be sufficient just to find one in a library for a few hours.
Now as to Elizabeth Bender. I have seen this name as both Elizabeth and Magdalena, but I believe that the known sources record her as Elizabeth. I can't find my file on her at the moment but I believe that I can remember what little there is correctly. She was the dau. of John Bender, who died in 1761 in Lebanon Co. PA. She had twin brothers John and Everhardt. Elizabeth became the ward of Klaus Erb. Nothing else is known of any of her family, although I have seen a reference that says that they moved to a different part of PA and the name became Painter.
I have the Amish book as well as Mrs. Kinsey's book. Also a copy of Elias Gnageys history of the Gnaegi family, which contains guite a bit of information on the descendants of Jacob Blough and Magdalena Gnaegi(most of which is covered in Mrs. Kinseys book). If I could do a lookup for you let me know and I will try.
Hope this helps you some!
David
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Joyce Keim of 85
Howdie,
My grandmother was a Blough. She was descended from Jacob Blough and Magdalena Gnaegi. I do have a lot of information on many of the other families you mention, as well as most of the other Amish and Mennonite settlers who emigrated to PA in the 18th century and early 19th century. Most of the information is found in "Amish and Amish Mennonite Genealogies" by Gingerich and Kreider. This book is probably still available, and I might be able to find a address for you. The book was about $60, and worth every cent. It deals with the Settlers and their descendants that are known down to about the 1860's. I have a copy of "The Daniel Bender Family History", ed. by Lucy Beachy. I picked this up in a bookstore. It does not directly pertain to my family. If you are intersted in either of these books, just email me. I'll try to get you the info on the first one, and am willing to pass on the other for what I have in it + S+H.
David
Followups:
Posted by: James Blauch Date: August 30, 1999 at 12:03:51
In Reply to: Re: CHRISTIAN BLAUCH 7 JUL 1743 SWITZERLAND by Manetta Dove of 85
Regarding the Children of Christian Blauch b. 1715 in Canton Bern, Switzerland, I believe that he only had four children with Elizabeth Gastelli and seven children with Rosanna Steck. I believe that Catherine and Anna Barbara (Barbara) were born by Rosanna Steck. This is based on reading website posting of Rosanna Steck's will dated Aug. 18, 1794 and probated on March 25, 1805. Her sons are listed as: Michael Steck (from a prior marriage), John Blough, Abraham Blough and Henry Blough. Her daughters are listed as: Anna Marie, Catherine (wife of Casper Schrags), Christina (wife of Christian Wilhelm) and Magdolena (wife of Henry Walters). She gave her estate to Christianna Willhelm.
I am a descendant of this Christian Blauch and his oldest son Jacob (born to Elizabeth Gostelli).
Followups:
Blauch/Blouch/Blough Family Book
Posted by: Manetta Dove Date: November 04, 1999 at 08:35:41
of 85
I just found out that Mrs Blouch died and willed the Blauch/Blouch/Blough books to the Lebanon County Historical Society, 924 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, Pa. 17042-5186. The cost is $12.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax
ancestry.com
Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots > Search Results November 23, 2000
Search Terms: BLOUGH (2), JACOB (1176)
Database: Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
Name Cemetery Location Reference
BLOUGH, Jacob Quemahoning Dam Somerset Co PA 15 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Vol.1, p. ?Serial: 6924; Volume: 14
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Jacob Blough, the oldest son of Christian, became owner of the farm. He
marri ed Magdalena Gnagey. They were parents of a large family. Wilder
Jacob Blough was one of their sons. Jacob was born March 7, 1765, and
died in 1829.
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1765 - 1829 (63 years)
