Brenneman - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Looking for kinfolk of Benjamin F. Brenneman

jodiewil — 2009-10-13 10:56:08Z

If you are looking for Benjamin F. Brenneman who died in Crawfordsville Indiana and was buried in Sheffield Alabama, please check the Crawfordsville (IN) District Public Library website for World War I letters written by Amos Brenneman and Roy Brenneman, sons of B.F. Brenneman. There were 10 children in this family. We also have family photos. Contact the library for further information.

Jodie Wilson, Reference Librarian

Re: Brenneman's in PA

fielderv — 2009-09-22 04:35:16Z

My father was Robert Walter Brenneman born in Smethport, PA, McKean County to Walter and Alice Brenneman (nee Alice Daly). If this is any connection to your family, there is a real cool website called Planet Smethport that lists all the old families from that area.

Re: Andrew BRENNEMAN, b. OH 1875, d. 1967

tesicat — 2009-04-30 18:09:56Z

photo and some info located here on Andrew:
http://metroevents.com/famtree/brenneman/D1.htm#i71
regards,
Tesa (Brenneman) Jordan

Re: Help Me Get Started!!

tesicat — 2009-04-30 17:43:32Z

this may or may not be the person you seek.. since you didn't include a date of birth for him..

http://metroevents.com/famtree/brenneman/D1.htm#i56

regards,
Tesa (Brenneman) Jordan

Re: Keagy (Kagi) / Brenneman

tesicat — 2009-04-30 16:26:22Z

Re: Susannah Keagy & Daniel Brenneman:

http://metroevents.com/famtree/brenneman/D1.htm#i51
photos of them both too.

Regards,
Tesa (Brenneman) Jordan

Brenneman,Mccomas,Krenzer,Simpers

lamartina2 — 2009-04-30 11:45:19Z

Name: Sharon Lamartina
E-Mail: lamartina.2@verizon.net
Subject: Simpers-Krenzer/Mccomas /Brenneman
Added on Date: 4/25/09
Message Number: 50
Body of Message:
Shirley Mccomas Simpers Hampstead,Md.Her husband Richard (Dick).Shirley's Father was Ross Mccomas.Ross Mccomas father was George Howard Mccomas.His mother was Mary J. Martin Mccomas.My brother Stanley Wilson Krenzer and my brother Ira William Krenzer were in their care as foster parents.We have Mccomas family in Hampstead who are the Brenneman's.My Great Great Aunt was Edith Romaine Krenzer Mccomas 5/20/1901-1/23/1975.She was married to Earl Sommerville Mccomas 3/30/1899-3/1986 and their children was William E. Mccomas 10/1/1928 and wife Janet Louise Funk Mccomas,Margaret E. Mccomas Brenneman 4/30/1926-9/26/1979 Husband Marvin Luther Brenneman. Married 12/28/1946 .There are relatives living in Hampstead Mary E. Knootz Comstock,Gary M. Brenneman and Marvin L. Brenneman Jr.Hanover,Pa.Are your Mccomas related.

Brenneman,Mccomas,Krenzer,Simpers

lamartina2 — 2009-04-30 11:40:37Z

Looking for father's biological father Henry? Brenneman

BRIANWDUNBAR — 2009-04-06 23:38:35Z

My father Floyd Dunbar was born Floyd Songer. His mother had an affair with a Henry Brenneman before she was married to Irv Songer. My father knew him as Uncle Henry while he was a child. Later Arta (Floyd's mother) had an affair with Arthur (Art) Dunbar and they moved out to California.

While Floyd was in high school he received notice that Henry died and that he was entitled to some inheritance. Art would not let Arta admit publicly that she had the affair (even though he still had a wife and family back east)and the inheritance and the knowledge of his biological father disappeared. Supposedly Arta's Aunt Barbara Long kept in touch with him until he died.

What do I know about him.
1. He was a diver for the Corp of Engineers.
2. He was injured (got the bends) while looking for a drown girl in Erie.
3. He died around 1953.
4. He lived in the Penn.. Ohio area.

Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Correction

tesicat — 2009-03-22 22:56:03Z

gendex.com sells dental equipment.. are you sure?

Re: Melchior Brenneman (Broenniman) the Exile

tesicat — 2009-03-22 22:52:36Z

http://metroevents.com/famtree/brenneman/D1.htm#i1255 Much more info is at the link above, but briefly, 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.

Re: Clair Brenneman B.1882 D.1910 Carlisle,Pa.

sweetmercyday4 — 2009-03-15 01:29:48Z

Dear Jerry, Thank you so much for the information.It has answered several questions. If i can ever be of help to you please feel free to ask. Blessings, Veronica

Re: Clair Brenneman B.1882 D.1910 Carlisle,Pa.

sweetmercyday4 — 2009-03-15 01:23:06Z

Thank you so much for your help. Blessings, Veronica

Re: Clair Brenneman B.1882 D.1910 Carlisle,Pa.

gywhatever1 — 2009-03-15 00:46:10Z

Page 719 from the Brenneman History book states that Clair was the second child of John B. Brenneman b. 9-23-1856 d. 12-13-1919 m. Mary Ellen Westfall who d. 1-9-1930 they had 6 children
1. Edgar Brenneman b 4-15-1881, d. 4-4-1909.
2. Clair Brenneman b. 7-7-1882, d. 10-28-1909, m. Annie Natcher. Lived at 163 W. North St. Carlisle, Pa.
3. Wilbur Brenneman b. 5-2-1884, m. 1st Elizabeth L. Eppley, b. 12-29-1885, dau of Oscar W. Eppley and Mary Buchman; 2dMrs. Florence B. Schmidt. One child by the 1sr marriage; Two children by the second. 517 Walnut St. Harrisburg,, Pa
4. Mary Brenneman b. 9-23-1888, m. E. Mode Vale of Carlisle, Pa. She is an accomplished vocal ist. Mr. Vale is a member of the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission and has his office in Harrisburg, Pa. 509 N. Hanover St. Carlisle, Pa.
5. Helen E. Brenneman b. 10-29-1890, m. Voorhess N. Seal/ He is employed at the Frog & Switch Works, Carlisle, Pa.
6. Margaret Brenneman b. 4-4-1892, m. William T. Phillipy, a druggist of Carlisle, Pa.

I hope this helps. We are very distant related. My side of the family is Jane Brenneman of Clarion, Pa. She was my GGGrandmother. If I can help, please feel free to e-mail me directly,
Jerry

Re: Brenneman

colaik21 — 2009-03-14 15:32:38Z

I recognize the name Jacob Brenneman. The family I have researched is Swiss. My great-great grandmother is Christena
Brenneman. I do have a family tree.

Re: Brenneman

Himmel874 — 2009-02-24 18:58:20Z

hello my name Brande Brenneman, I am the daughter of Bruce Brenneman,granddaughter of James R. Brenneman, son of Thomas Brenneman, son of Jacob Brenneman, son of Milton Brenneman. my contact info is Himmel874@aol.com if any of these names are in your family tree. Thank you. I am interested in wrether i am German or Irish.

Re: Clair Brenneman B.1882 D.1910 Carlisle,Pa.

geniequest — 2009-02-21 12:19:00Z

page 719 of Gerberich lists Clair Brenneman b.7-7-1882 d 10-28-1909 m. Annie Natcher. Lived at 163 W North St Carlisle PA.

Clair was the 2nd son of John B. Brenneman b. 9-23-1856 d. 12-13-1919 m. Mary Ellen Westfall d. 1-9-1930

John was the 3rd son of Elias Brenneman b. 8-22-1820 d. 2-2-1897 m. Mary E. Hertzler b. 3-15-1820 d, 8-19-1889. Buried Mt Zion Cemetery, Churchtown PA

Clair Brenneman B.1882 D.1910 Carlisle,Pa.

sweetmercyday4 — 2009-02-21 04:16:29Z

I've hit a brick wall because 1890 census doesn't exist.I would be so grateful to anyone that has "The Brenneman history by Gerberich" I know my gr-grandfathers record IS there. What i need is for someone to check and see who Clairs parents are. Clair H. Brenneman B.1882 D.1910.His wifes name is Annie Natcher. B.1886 D.1944. They lived in Carlisle,Pennsylvania.His family lived in same area.I would be glad to share any information i have collected. Blessings, Veronica

emanuel brenneman

murp4 — 2009-02-16 01:35:44Z

i have a emanuel brenneman that married emma hoff and had three daus dorothy nellie and elsie the last my grandmother. i am trying todo my fathers tree for him but his cousins or ashleys and osbuns,does any one have emanuels birth date and parents names all i have is the date of his death

Re: Book-The Brenneman History

doreencesari — 2009-02-07 22:16:30Z

Hi Tess,

I have the larger of the books.I have not seen the smaller one by Charles Brenneman but I am sure that my cousin has it. He is the family record man. He is connected thru Mary Ann and George Walters.
I am from Daniel & Barbara Mennard Brenneman - John and Maria Smith Brenneman - Mary Ann Brenneman and George Walters - Phillip and Mary Ann Bitter Walters - George R and Lura May Kineston Walters - Cora Mae Walters and Staney Meleen - Elaine Meleen and Richard Larson -to me Doreen.

Re: Looking for info on Brenneman's from Lima, OH area

tesicat — 2009-02-02 23:26:00Z

I am also a cousin of Alice.. and a descendant of Abraham
have a look:
http://www.metroevents.com/famtree
Tesa (Brenneman) Jordan

Re: Melchior Breneman, The Exile

tesicat — 2009-02-02 23:14:55Z

I am of the same line up until the last Melchior.. my line goes with Abraham..
feel free to check out my website:
http://www.metroevents.com/famtree

Re: Brenneman

tesicat — 2009-02-02 23:06:04Z

I have a John Breneman b. 1795 in my tree.. without more info, not sure if they're the same or not... a LOT of John's!
http://www.metroevents.com/famtree/brenneman/D1.htm#i30
Tesa (Brenneman) Jordan

Re: brenneman

englisberg1 — 2009-02-02 04:16:21Z

I still would suggest to you to make the effort and look at the microfilmed records from Belp - it gives you an idea.

The way to proceed really would be that all Brönnimann-related events are extracted from the records

1) all baptismals (births were not recorded till the early 19th century)
2) all marriages
3) deaths were only recorded as of 1728, which is already outside your scope.

If all events are extracted and organized chronologically on a sheet of paper, you can systematically attempt to re-assemble the family tree and linking the families together accordingly. You will eventually get it right. I have done it with my own surname (Guggisberg) and I know it works. But it takes effort and time and certainly diligence. Assembling a family tree with what one finds on the internet will ultimately only result in copying other people's mistakes. Also, a printed book does not mean the data is accurate. Anyone can print a book and deposit with the Library of Congress. Genealogy is about people, our ancestors, and we do want to be sure that the names and details we have in our family trees really are(!) our ancestors and not just something someone some years ago jumbled together somehow.
In the 16th century some of the Brönnimann name bearers spread out to neighboring villages and towns that were perhaps within 10-15 miles from the ancestral home place that I described earlier, that is in Obermuhlern - Zimmerwald, Canton Bern. I know of Brönnimanns in the villages of Köniz, Oberbalm, Thurnen, Wattenwil, Belp, Toffen, Gurzelen, Oberdiessbach among others... your ancestor could have hailed from anyone of these places. After the Peace of Westphalia at the conclusion of the Thirty Years
War thousands of peasants from Canton Bern, Switzerland migrated to the neighboring French province of Alsace, some went to the German provinces of the Palatine and Brandenburg. It seems to me that the American Brenneman families descend from someone that had come from Alsace, France and settled in Pennsylvania during the middle of the 1700's.

Good luck and best regards
Daniel Guggisberg

Re: brenneman

tesicat — 2009-02-02 03:55:01Z

As near as I can tell, this Melchior whose link you sent me to is not a direct ancestor of mine. Melchior the Exile, b. 1631 is my 7th great grandfather. You are indeed fortunate to have seen all these records in person.. I have relied mostly on what I have found on the internet.. but have spent a lot of time cross-referencing to try and remain as accurate as possible.
Thanks for your reply!
Tesa Jordan

Re: brenneman

rubelli — 2009-02-02 03:42:10Z

Hello Tesa
thank you - did not expect to get a response to my comment
5 years later.

I am from that part of the world, that is from Obermuhlern, near Zimmerwald, Canton Bern, Switzerland.
In my database I am using the original spelling of the surname, being Brönnimann. You can find your ancestor Melchior on the following link:

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

I am a direct descendant of his older brother Hans (born 1640).

As for your looking for ancestors beyond Benedicht Brönnimann I am afraid that is all but impossible. The records start in 1528 and they are in the beginning rather vague, that is do not give a spouse's name or mention the place of residence. The Brönnimann surname was already quite numerous back then and there is simply no way of knowing with certainty with Bendicht is the father of which Hans or Christian or Bendicht etc... - That is the reason why I did not go beyond to what I have because I could not ascertain with absolute certainty the lineage. I consider myself fairly expert in this research, notably being a native from there and being able to read and understand the old script and also being family with the distribution of any particular family within the region at any period. For outsiders it is a near insurmountable task especially if not knowing the local language which was a variant of Bernese-Germanic dialect (it is not German in the conventional sense) nor knowing the local demographics and geography.

You should certainly try and see for yourself. The records that cover the Brönnimann family ancestral area were kept at the church of Belp and go back to 1528. They are all available on microfilm through the Mormon Church Family History Library.

I was fortunate enough to have perused the actual, original records some 30 years ago, before they were collected by the Bern government and placed in the Bern State Archives.

Best regards
Daniel Guggisberg

Re: Book-The Brenneman History

tesicat — 2009-02-02 03:20:52Z

Which book are you looking for? There are two, written a year apart.. one is over 1200 pages by Gerberich, and the other 500+ pages by Charles Breneman. The latter covers the descendants of Abraham Brenneman, a descendant of Melchior the Exile. The first book covers a lot more Brenneman's but not the Abraham branch. I have .pdfs of both of these publications..
http://www.metroevents.com/famtree has my findings.
Tesa (Brenneman) Jordan

Re: brenneman

tesicat — 2009-02-02 03:16:14Z

I am a descendant of Benedict Broennimann, b. abt 1524 in Bern Switzerland, living in Ohio. I would like to find his ancestors if possible.. any ideas?
Meanwhile, you can look at what I have compiled at
http://www.metroevents.com/famtree
Thanks! Interesting notes about our family name.. I hadn't seen this one before!
Tesa (Brenneman)Jordan

BRENNEMAN Buelah 1907-1987

t42Moore — 2008-12-01 18:17:04Z

BRENNEMAN Buelah 1907-1987

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 198,368 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

Brenneman Death Notice

rlmurphy0427 — 2008-05-15 12:58:25Z

Brad Alan Brenneman
BRENNEMAN Brad Alan Just 21, Brad began his journey in God's hands on May 8, 2008, in Temperance, MI. He was born April 29, 1997, in Toledo, to Bill and Janice (Aldred) Brenneman. He attended Bedford High School and St. Mary's Catholic Central High School then went on to be a freshman at Miami University of Ohio and was also a student at Monroe Community College. Brad planned to join the U.S. Navy after attending classes this summer at MCC. Brad was an avid lover of all sports; playing baseball, basketball, football and soccer throughout his school years. He also played on several travel teams and was always a team player. Brad was a fun-loving person who loved to fish and enjoyed sunny vacations on the beaches of Florida and recently enjoyed a vacation on the Pacific West Coast with family. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill A. Brenneman Jr. and his grandfather, Herbert Oberdorf of Florida. He is survived by his loving mother, Janice and brother, Bryan; grandmother, Dolores Aldred, Cape Coral, FL; grandparents, Bill and Linda Brenneman, Toledo and Norman and Judith Aldred, Newberg, OR; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial celebration service honoring the life of Brad will be held Friday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Rd, Ottawa Lake, MI. A reception will follow the service. Arrangements entrusted to the Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI. Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com

1947 Lincoln cent, Bob Brenneman

s_siegmund — 2008-03-26 00:35:34Z

I found a 1947 P Lincoln cent with the name Bob Brenneman beautifully etched on the front. Think it might be yours? Email me at peaches290@msn.com. Would love to send it home.

Lt. L.W. Brenneman - Idaho CCC

clakatos1018 — 2008-02-16 21:16:30Z

Have some pictures of Lt. LW Brenneman who worked with a CCC group in Heise, Idaho in 1936.

Re: "Brenneman History"

cashby39 — 2008-01-13 00:00:46Z

The address for Shelby Publishing Co. is 3405 artman Rd., Kokomo, IN 46902. However, I did not find an Emeline Breneman in the book, so you might be wasting your money. There may be a copy in your local library to check first. It won't be available for check out, and may have to be ordered from another library. I would check there before spending your money. Connie Breneman Ashby

Re: "Brenneman History"

DarylEmery — 2008-01-12 21:32:25Z

Could you send me the e-mail address or phone # of shelby publishing in kokomo, in. Emeline breeneman was my ggrandmother.
Thank You

Daryl Emery

Re: Fredric and Elizabeth Brenneman

barbgeni2009 — 2008-01-08 14:46:42Z

I do not find the Silas Emery family listed in either Brenneman book. I do not find Emeline Brenneman/Breneman listed in either Brenneman book.

I find 1885 Audubon:
Silas H. 38 IL
Emeline 32 IN
Francis 13 kids all b. Audubon Co
Theodore 11
Silas E. 9
Walter E. 6
Otis G. 4
Lot 3

Then in 1895 Audubon:
Theodore 21
Emeline 42
Ottis G. 14
John E. 7

I do not find Emeline in 1900 – did she remarry?
Barb

Fredric and elizabeth brenneman

DarylEmery — 2008-01-07 23:47:42Z

Looking for info for emeline brenneman who married Silas Emery in Audubon,Iowa

Obit for Terry P. Brenneman

rlmurphy0427 — 2007-08-07 04:46:26Z

BRENNEMAN Terry P. Terry P. Brenneman, age 53, of Oak Harbor, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 28, 2007. Terry was born November 4, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio to Paul O. and Ruth V. (Cousino) Brenneman who have preceded him in death. Terry was a conductor for 35 years with CSX Railroad. He was a man of many interests and talents. Music was such an integral part of who he was. He loved to play his harmonica, some of his favorite types of music were Rock'n'roll and the Blues. Terry was an avid fan to several sports such as NASCAR, Detroit Redwings, and the New Jersey Devils. Enjoying the outdoors with his family was very important to him; he enjoyed cooking and camping; these are the memories of Terry his family will treasure always. Terry leaves behind his wife, Debra Kay (Streiffert) Brenneman; the "love of his life" daughter, Cassandra J. Brenneman; step sons, Matthew and Andrew Tenney; siblings, Don (Jackie) Brenneman, Bonnie Nearhood, and Rita (David) Lenhart; life long friend, Danny (Kim) Partin, and many nieces and nephews. Terry was reunited in heaven with his parents, sisters, Barbara Edens and Judy Vanderhorst; brother, Roger Brenneman; brother-in-law, Skip Nearhood; and nephew, Kevin Brenneman. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 from 2-8 p.m. and Thursday, August 2, 2007 from 9-11 a.m., at David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc., 5300 N. Summit St., Toledo, Ohio (419-726-1583). Funeral services will begin in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2007; Reverend Larry D. Snyder will be officiating. Interment will be at Toledo Memorial Park. Those wishing to express their sympathy with a word of encouragement may do so at: www.jasinfuneralhome.com

Published in the Toledo Blade from 7/31/2007 - 8/1/2007.

Re: Melchior Brenneman (Broenniman) the Exile

Constance_Leaman — 2007-07-31 05:27:53Z

Heritage Quest, available for free to use at home from many libraries, has this whole book for download. Check your library's website.

Re: Sarah Ann Brenneman

OldBrick4 — 2007-07-30 23:09:51Z

Thank you for responding to my query and adding to my confusion!

According to my notes, my great great grandmother Martha Brenneman BRILLHART was born in 1856. My sources for this year include her tombstone, notes from a great aunt, and a calculation made from her obituary. From this, I could calculate her age to be 14 at the time of the 1870 census.

The note written on the back of the photo of Sarah Ann BRENNEMAN says that she is the mother of my Martha BRENNEMAN. How I wish I knew Martha's middle initial!

I would like to believe the information that you sent because Greene Twp., Wayne County, Ohio, is very, very possible, but I feel the information is still a little loose.

If you find any thing else that would more positively take this beyond assumption, please post.

Much appreciation.

Re: Sarah Ann Brenneman

Cgustaf — 2007-07-30 19:13:07Z

Christian Breneman 16 Aug 1850 Ohio, Wayne Co., Sugar Creek
Pg. 79B Im. 54 L 5.
Catharine Line 6 Mary L 7 Fanny L 8 Martha L 9

Re: Melchior Brenneman (Broenniman) the Exile

MeganWreath — 2007-07-30 17:40:42Z

This is perfect. Thank you. This definitely matches what I have and matches what I thought to be true. I found this line and it appeared to be correct, but I was trying to find out for sure. I knew of the book, but wasn't sure until now if it had anything to do with me. I am definitely going to get a copy. Thanks again.

Re: Melchior Brenneman (Broenniman) the Exile

fredd1907 — 2007-07-30 16:18:54Z

Found in Brenneman History, by Albert Gerberich --

pg 507; ELIZABETH BRENNEMAN (5) b. 1818, d 1901, m Emannuel Groves. Lived in Darke Co. O 2 sons. (She was the dtr of Melchior Brenneman and Elizabeth Burkholder).

pg 491; MELCHIOR BRENNEMAN (3) B 5 11-1775, D 4-22-1828, m ELIZABETH BURKHOLDER, B 9-29-1831, dtr of PETER BURKHOLDER and MARGARET HUBER of Lancaster Co. Pa. They had 5 children: Abraham, Peter, Daniel, Anna and ELIZABETH. (he was the s/o Abraham Brenneman and Maria Reiff)

pg 470; ABRAHAM BRENNEMAN (3) b 12-3-1744, d 3-8-1815, third son of Melchior Brenneman Jr.. Abraham's first wife was Maria Reiff. b 7-22-1746, d 3-29-1788; they are buried at Linville Church, which he helped to found. 8 ch: Magdlena, Elizabeth, Melchior, Frances, Anna Barbaraa, Daniel, Abraham, and a daughter who died young.

Melchior, Jr was the s/o Melchior the Pioneer. I suggest you check at a Library to see if you can go through this book. There is much more information than what I have transcribed here. If you are interested in buying your own copy, I got mine from Selby Publishing Co. in Kokomo, IN. They seem to be the most reasonable in price.

Re: Melchior Brenneman (Broenniman) the Exile

MeganWreath — 2007-07-30 15:54:25Z

Here is what I have from my aunt's research.

Elizabeth Breneman married Emanuel Grove in 1832.
They had three sons:
Morton Benjamin (1835-1836)
David (1837-1929)
Emanuel (1838-?)

My connection is through David. David's son Samuel had a daughter, Ruby Elizabeth. Ruby married Charles Ray Cross and had a daughter, Jeanne Ellen. Jeanne is my grandmother on my father's side.

Re: Sarah Ann Brenneman

fredd1907 — 2007-07-30 15:50:25Z

Concerning the Brenneman History, by Albert Gerberich....
pg 286; 5. CHRISTIAN BRENNEMAN (6) b. in 1826, is also said to have lived near Orrville, O. The records at Wooster, however, are as silent regarding him as regarding his brother George.
Christian and George Brenneman were sons of Martin Brenneman and Veronica Kendig..
pg 284: MARTIN BRENNEMAN (5) b in 1776, d. in 1862, m. Veronica Kendig, dtr of George Kendig and Elizabeth Eshleman. He was a man of considerable means, but lost most of his land holdings in Landcaster County by going as security and bondsman for certain friends and neighbors. He was forced to sell the old homestead, partly in 1810 to George Ross, Esq., partly in 1819 to Samuel Heiney; and finally the last third in 1822 to John Mylin. In 1830 he moved to Wayne Co., O. settling near his relatives ten miles east of Wooster. From there he moved to a farm in Stark Co. O. where his wife died. After this he spent his time with his children, going to live with his son Martin Brenneman, Jr., at Princeton, IL, in 1855, and at the lattter's home he died. He was a soldier in the War of 1812 from Lancaster Co., Pa. He is beleived to have owned the old Bible of the pioneer Melchior Brenneman but considerable inquiry has failed to discover any facts concerning it. He and his wife had 10 children. Bured at Malden, IL

Re: Sarah Ann Brenneman

Cgustaf — 2007-07-30 12:27:41Z

It appears form the 1870 census for Greene Township, wayne county, Ohio Pg 221A Im 33 L 11 that Martha (middle Initia M. on this census) is a daughter of a Christian Brenneman born about 1820 in Pennsylvania. It also appears that Sarah A. was born in Ohio and is a second wife to Christian. Children listed are James F. 18, Daniel 15 Martha 12 and Emma I 2. All the children are born in Ohio. It appears that Sarah A. is only the mother of Emma. asssuming this is the right family.

Re: Sarah Ann Brenneman

OldBrick4 — 2007-07-29 21:42:09Z

Hello,
Sarah's daughter, Martha Brenneman b. 21 Jun 1856, d. 17 Mar 1929, was married to Harrison Brillhart from Baughman Twp., Wayne County, OH. Harrison was born in Baughman Twp. Wayne County, OH. Harrison and Martha lived in the Baughman Twp area and are buried in Orrville, OH. I've seen Martha' maiden name spelled Brenneman and Brennamen. Her parents have been an old brick wall for me until last weekend. I attended a family reunion and a cousin brought a box of old photos. One is of Sarah Ann Brenneman, mother of Martha Brenneman who was the mother of my great grandfather. The note on the back of the card says of Sarah Ann "her maiden name was Henry". The 1880 census on "FamilySearch" indicates Martha's parents were from PA. Again, any information would be appreciated.
Thank you.

Re: Melchior Brenneman (Broenniman) the Exile

barbgeni2009 — 2007-07-29 20:58:36Z

Perhaps we could help you if we knew a bit more about your Elizabeth. Is this her married or maiden name? When was she born? Do you know her parents' or her husband's names? Birth and death dates and places? How about children?

Barb
barbgeni@cox.net

Re: Sarah Ann Brenneman

barbgeni2009 — 2007-07-29 20:49:19Z

Hi, do you have any more clues? I take it you do not know the name of Martha's father, Sarah's husband. Where in 1880 do you find them? How old was Sarah at that time? Did Martha marry? Where in Ohio did she die?

I checked Gerberich's The Brenneman History and do not find a Sarah Henry.

Barb

Re: Melchior Brenneman (Broenniman) the Exile

MeganWreath — 2007-07-29 01:05:15Z

I believe I am also from this line. I am also very new to this, so I have not verified too much yet. Based on previous research by another family member, Elizabeth Breneman is my great x4 grandmother.

My email is MeganWreath@aim.com.

Sarah Ann Brenneman

OldBrick4 — 2007-07-28 18:36:15Z

Looking for any information such as dates, parents, spouse, children, etc., on my Sarah Ann Brenneman. Sarah's maiden name was Henry. Sarah had at least one child, Martha b. 1856. Martha died in Ohio in 1929. Dates I have for Sarah's daughter, Martha, are from Martha's tombstone. According to 1880 census, Martha's mother, my Sarah Ann Brenneman, was from Pennsylvania. Any help with this brick wall is greatly appreciated.

Obit for Lois Mae Brenneman

rlmurphy0427 — 2007-03-31 22:40:50Z

Lois Mae Brenneman, 73, of Dupont, died peacefully surrounded by her family, Thursday, November 11th, 2004, at 12:30 p.m. at the Paradise Oaks Nursing Home in Cloverdale.
She was born in Dupont on October 25, 1931, to Lester and Wanda (Harpster) Rayle. On October 28, 1951, she married Oscar E. Brenneman who preceded her in death March 13, 1991.
She was homemaker and former postmaster of Dupont. She also had worked for Durant Concessions and had been a Dupont news correspondent for Continental News Review, Putnam County Sentinel and Crescent News.
She was a life long member of Dupont Church of God, having served as president of Missionary Society and taught Sunday school and at vacation bible school. She also had worked at the bookstore at Payne Church of God camp meetings for many years.
She had been a member of Dupont ONO Club, Dupont Community Club and a Girl Scout leader for Appleseed Ridge girl scouts.
She enjoyed camping, fishing and had crocheted many afghans.
Survivors include three daughters, Sally Brenneman, Patsy Brenneman and Etta Worline of Dupont; two sons, Tim (Becky) Brenneman of Gomer and Randy (Tammy) Brenneman of Ottawa; two brothers, Roger (Judy) Rayle of Columbus Grove, Ed (Joyce) Rayle of Ayersville and a sister, Rev. Delores Rayle of Upper Sandusky; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert Rayle.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Payne Camp meeting Association fund.
Services are Monday, November 15 at 11 a.m. at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Continental, with Rev. Paul Carder officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Dupont. Calling hours are Sunday, 2-8 p.m. and Monday 9 to 11 a.m. at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Continental.