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Re: Have information onf Bresslers from Neiderhochstadt,Der Pfalz, Bayern, Germany

opab1 — 2012-04-08 03:14:24Z

My Grandfather was Alexander Hodge Bressler born 29Aug1872 in Paris, Indiana...Do you have any information on him? trying to determine if our family originated in Germany and where.
Thanks...Norman Stevenson Bressler...Salina, Kansas

Re: Have information onf Bresslers from Neiderhochstadt,Der Pfalz, Bayern, Germany

opab1 — 2012-04-08 03:13:58Z

Re: Bressler Homestead, Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

jacarpenter403 — 2012-04-05 03:15:51Z

Read your reply to another person regarding being related to Elvis. I thought I might be also. Can you help me? Thanks

Re: Bressler Homestead, Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

nelson_darlene — 2012-04-05 03:15:30Z

Yes I kind of thought this might be true. My daughter said she thought we were but from what I understand the records in the town that Elvis family came from in Germany were destroyed but whatever my daughter read said all the families from that town were related but it couldn't be proven as a fact. Do you have any information from any records that links all of us together? Thank you for responding to my query. Darlene Nelson

Re: Bressler Homestead, Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

Sweedee381 — 2012-04-05 03:14:58Z

Do you know you are related to Elvis Presley?

Re: Bressler Homestead, Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

nelson_darlene — 2012-03-15 03:31:43Z

I am sorry I made a mistake. It wasn't Hans Valentin who had a second marriage, it was Johannes Nicholas. I told you it was confusing. Thanks again.

Re: Bressler Homestead, Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

nelson_darlene — 2012-03-14 18:25:13Z

I just started this on Ancestry and HANS VALENTIN Pressler had a son Johannes Nicholas (Pressler) Bressler born Aug 2 1717. What I have shows Johannes died in the Wyoming Valley massacre in 1778. Johannes also had a daughter killed in the massacre as well. My confusion is who is Johannes mother? Eva Maria Ohli is shown as his mother but Hans Valentin had a second marriage to Eva Kendig and all the geneology stuff I have is confused on the dates. On Ancestry it shows Eva Kendig with children listed as being born before she was so this is no help. If you find out anything on your research, please reply to me. Thank you.

Bresslers in Lancaster County, PA in 1800s

JanellGregson15 — 2012-01-28 18:39:31Z

My g-great-grandmother was Mary Bressler married to Henry Diffenbaugh; they had 12 children. I know that their son, my direct ancestor Abraham, was raised a Mennonite as apparently many of his cousins were in or near East Lampeter. Henry's grandparents (Adam Diffenbaugh and Fronica Bare) were married in the Trinity Lutheran Church in New Holland amd several of their babies were baptized there. It has been suggested that the Diffenbaughs became Mennonite through marriage, and I'm wondering if anyone has knowledge of the Bressler family and might know if they were Mennonite at least in the 1800s.

Re: St.Paul's Summerhill family extraction

gtwhww — 2011-12-01 04:17:04Z

Hi Nancy, I would love to have your information on the Bresslers in the Pa.church. My gggrandfather Michael Bressler was born there in 1802. Not sure about his parents, maybe Daniel Bressler and Maria Wert. He married Susannah Schwertz there and had 5 children there before moving to Ohio. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to find my immigrant ancester. Thank you ever so much, Wayne Wise, email, gtwhww@yahoo.com

Re: Bressler Family Tree

debraksav63 — 2011-11-16 04:16:46Z

I'm looking for a female Bressler, who married a Donmeyer(Dunmire????tons of different spellings from back then. They would have lived in Pennsylvania, but he was definitely of German/Swiss heritage. Don't have a first name for her. These two would be my GGG-Grandparents....I believe his first name is John or Johannes and would have come over in the mid to late 1700's from Switzerland...possibly Alsance Lorraine. If you have anything that sounds even remotely similar I would love to share information on what I do know.
Thanks so much, Debra

Re: St.Paul's Summerhill family extraction

nancyljonesfl — 2011-10-04 02:58:52Z

Becky, you may contact me at nancyljonesfl@hotmail.com. I'll gladly attach the Bressler extraction if you need it or will look at what I have if you're looking for someone in particular. Are any of your other families connected to the St. Paul (Summerhill) Church? I was born/reared on the fifth generation farm, 5 miles from this church and have four generations of some families buried there. Nancy

Re: St.Paul's Summerhill family extraction

moore1910 — 2011-10-04 02:57:49Z

If you would be so kind enough as to send me an email, I'd be so grateful!
Thank you ever so much!
Becky Wattell Moore

Re: Georg Simon Bressler

moore1910 — 2011-10-03 02:36:11Z

I am a descendent of Georg Simon and would be ever so gratful if you would send me a copy of the church ordinance certificates.
I've always wanted to go and do the research as you have. Congratulations on your wonderful trip!
Do you have any photos? Please email me at idahohuntress@hotmail.com
Thank you so much!
Becky Wattell Moore

Re: Hans George Bressler (Pressler)

mbcarbone1 — 2011-09-06 16:05:06Z

My grandfather was Josef Broesler who became Joseph Bressler upon arrival. His birthdate is Nov 6, 1879 in Kitzengen, Germany. Do you have any information or links to him. My mother thinks there was also a brother who settled in Connecticut?
-mbcarbone@cox.net

Re: Bressler Family Tree

mbcarbone1 — 2011-09-06 16:04:18Z

My grandfather Joseph Bressler, born Josef Broesler was born in Kitzengen in 1879. My mother said he had a brother who also came to the US and may have family in Connecticut. Is that your lineage? I found a Josef Leib Bressler passenger ships records for Ship Amerika from Hamburg in Hamburg Passenger lists, 1850-1934; not sure if that is my grandfather or not, but may help you. You may contact me at mbcarbone@cox.net if you think you are related.

August Bressler, Civil War Vet Interred in Ohio

dfdrzewo — 2011-06-04 17:45:20Z

Today I found a military headstone for AUGUST BRESSLER who served in the 173rd PA Infantry, Co. F (Schuylkill County).
He is interred in Fish Cemetery, Wood County, Freedom Twp., Ohio. Records show Pvt. Bressler enlisted 1 Nov 1861 and was discharged 16 Aug 1863.

DOB, DOD not shown on the headstone.

Re: Bressler Homestead, Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

jacarpenter403 — 2011-04-11 16:30:56Z

I noticed you live in Mill Hall. I am in Flemington. Small world! My ancestor is Valentine Bressler and I have a Johannes as his son, b 1717 d 1791 The entries I read about Valetine do not list Johannes as a son. Do you have any information. Thanks

Anna Louise BRESSLER Ratcliffe, b.IL 1857 d. WA 1944

jbcbbinc — 2011-03-05 04:34:26Z

Cheney Freee Press, Cheney, WA, date unknown. She died in Cheney January 20, 1944.
Mrs. Ratcliffe died after only a short illness, although she had been in failing health for some years. During 59 years residence in Cheney, she had endeared herself to young and old alike, and was to the end of her life the personification of femininity. She was a charter member of Chapter AJ, P. E. O., and was one of the earliest members of Tilicum club. She served as noble grand of the local Rebekah lodge, was a faithful worker in the Congregational church, of which she became a member during the pastorate of Reverend Cushing Eells, pioneer clergyman. For many years Mrs. Ratcliffe was active in community work.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Louise Houghton of Lindsay, California, Mrs. Ruth Jordan of Spokane; three sons, Kent of Seattle and Lynn and Mark of Cheney, 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Anna Louise Bressler was born at Belleville, Illinois, March 23, 1857. She was a graduate of a normal school in St. Louis, Missouri, and taught in that city after her graduation, until her marriage December 24, 1884. Mr. Ratcliffe brought his bride to Cheney December 31, 1884, and the family home has been here since that time.

Mr. Ratcliffe established a farm machinery business here and in 1912 took the Ford automobile agency. The business has for many years been conducted under the name of C. A. Ratclliffe company. Mr. Ratcliffe died May 13, 1931.

Pallbeaarers at the services Sunday were H. N. Stronach, Adolphe Smith, Roy Hansen, Walter Powell, Lloyd Huse, and Dr. O. E. Johnson.

I'm not realated to this family. The Cheney Historical Museum has extensive information on this family and I'm in contact with a living descendant.

Re: Bressler Family Tree

rn2b1972 — 2010-06-12 19:24:30Z

I am also looking for my Grandfather who is Marlin Edward Bressler also born in Pennsylviana. Maybe we can help one another,but i don't have alot to go with.
Thank you
Tammy

Re: St.Paul's Summerhill family extraction

nancyljonesfl — 2010-06-11 19:59:59Z

I'm sorry but there is no John in the baptismal records in the time frame you requested. There are no marriage records for this church only death, burial, and baptismal records. Sorry I couldn't help with you request. Nancy

Re: St.Paul's Summerhill family extraction

rozzbressler — 2010-06-09 20:31:42Z

Is there a John Bressler born about 1798/ 1800 on the listing. Was there a marriage to Elizabeth Minnich?

Re: Elizabeth Bressler Schmeltzer

ElizabethHanson46 — 2010-05-10 15:54:15Z

Yes, Andreas (also known as Andrew) Smeltzer is Elizabeth Bressler's husband. I have been able to find very little about Mr. Smeltzer other than his residence in Bethel and Bern, Berks County, in the 1810, 1820, and 1830 censuses.

Eve Bunting published her article on her Bressler research in one of the Pennsylvania history periodicals. You might want to track that down.

His daughter Elizabeth was baptized in the Salem Bethel Church in Bethel, Berks County, Pennsylvania, in January 1820.

I am a descendant of Elizabeth Smeltzer Bechtold and her husband William.

Re: Elizabeth Bressler Schmeltzer

JohnFSmeltzer — 2010-05-10 15:53:16Z

Thanks .... I wonder who the 1785 Elizabeth is living with Michael then? They seem to be tied to an Andrew (Andreas?) Schmeltzer (son) so it's at least plausible that Andreas (Andrew) 1765 is dad.

Re: Elizabeth Bressler Schmeltzer

ElizabethHanson46 — 2010-05-10 15:52:42Z

I have Elizabeth Smeltzer residing with her daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law William Bechtold (spelled Bachthold) in the 1850 census of Jackson, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.

1850 federal census Jackson, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, p. 58 (stamped), household #810, family #892, residing in the household of William Bachthold (sic) [her son-in-law], Ancestry.com Image 11, accessed 25 June 2007

NA film #M432_791 indexed as "Bachthold"

Re: Elizabeth Bressler Schmeltzer

JohnFSmeltzer — 2010-05-10 15:51:59Z

I find an 1850 Federal census for Berks County, PA in which an "Elizabeth" age 65 is living with a Michael Smeltzer and his apparent wife "Mary Ann" or "Anna Marie" ... possibly "OHLHER". Son is Andrew Smeltzer (Schmeltzer?) age 1. Wondering if this is Elizabeth BRESSLER Schmeltzer and her son Michael?

Elizabeth Bressler/Schmeltzer

2010-05-10 15:51:03Z

Looking for information on an Elizabeth Bressler who I think married Andrew Schmeltzer - they had a daughter Elizabeth who married William Bechtold. The daughter Elizabeth who married Bechtold was born January 15, 1820. Pennsylvania - probably Berks County is where all of the above were from I think or that general area. Bechtolds then moved to Illinois.

Bressler Homestead, Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

taffielynne — 2010-03-14 20:16:06Z

hi, i live in the home in mill hall pa (bressler homestead) that was owned by the pressler/bressler family in 1840. i am trying to find out where my home fits in their family history? nancy

Re: Georg Simon Bressler

ebunting85 — 2010-02-03 14:22:31Z

I'm sorry but I've never been able to make the connectiuon with this line. A michael, son of Michael, grson of George Simon Bressler married a Lydia Reed and migrated to NE in the later 1850's or so. But they don't seem toconnect.

Re: Georg Simon Bressler

ebunting85 — 2010-02-03 14:21:49Z

Moses Bressler is the son of Michael Bressler and Anna Maria Spangler Bressler - lived Clinton Co., Pa. He was the son of Nicolaus Bressler and Catherina Boyer and then back one more generation to the immigrant Georg Simon Bressler. I think you have all that - if not let me know.
Moses went West and is found in the 1880 census. His family told me that a Moses "went West" but was never heard from after that. I assume they are the same. I also reviewed your posted family tree. Have interesting news to report. George Simon Bressler was NOT the son of Valentine. There is nothing to establish any connection as far as records go. However, Valentine has been proved to be on the same genetic link as George Simon. He came to the Colonies in 1709 - was in New York State, then Penna and into the South. Today known as the Pressley group and incidently a link to our friend and kinsman, Elvis. Is well documented and available on ancestry.com.

Re: Georg Simon Bressler

ebunting85 — 2010-02-01 23:06:25Z

Hi Sheryl - Moses is the son of John Michael Bressler ( 1799-1881) and Anna Maria Spangler (1799-1886). the gson of Johannes Nicholaus Bressler, and ggson of George Simon. I looked in old records and found this. The family told me that Moses went West about 1875 - and it looks to me as ifI found the 1880 census revord for Oregan - Moses b. abt 1825, married a Sara E. and had Wm Alexander, Many Jane, Sarah Eliz., Hugh A. John B. I can go back on the record, but I think if you connect to Joh. Michael you'll have his antecedants. I'm still intrigued about all findings, though at 86 not active in research. Loved hearing from you. Betty

Re: Georg Simon Bressler

gtwhww — 2010-01-31 19:54:56Z

Elzabeth, My gggrand father was Michael Bressler, born in 1802 in Berks Co.,Pa. moved to Crawford Co.,Ohio before 1840. Who were his ancestors, Perhaps a Daniel Bressler and Maria (Wert). Michaels brothers were John, Isaac,Eli and George. Michaels first wife was Susannah Schwertz. Can You help me any at all? I would be forever grateful, Thanks, Wayne Wise, email, gtwhww@yahoo.com

Re: Georg Simon Bressler

RShryll — 2010-01-31 16:36:33Z

Hi Betty ... think we have been off and on correspondents for many years. Hope you can help with a new problem.

Was going thru some material that was either in my Grandmothers things or my father's. A Funeral card for Albert Hugh Bressler (1889-1966) - born and died in Monmouth, OR - son of Hugh Conly and Clariss Belle (SIMPSON) BRESSLER - son of Moses and Sarah BRESSLER.

Have been unable to connect them to the BRESSLER information that I have. Are you able to help me with this line. Moses and his children were all born in PA and the 1860 and 1870 census lists them in Lamar two, Clinton county, PA. By 1880 they are in Lincoln, Marion county, OR.

Re: Georg Simon Bressler

ksb116 — 2010-01-16 21:39:34Z

So...the plot thickens! Thank you very much for your response. Katharine

Re: Georg Simon Bressler

ebunting85 — 2010-01-16 20:00:12Z

Please find in any historical/genealogical library the following publication: Mennonite Family History, Volume XI, Number I, January 1992. pp. 33-39. THE BRESSLERS/PRESSLERS OF NIEDERHOCHSTADT by Elizabeth B. Bunting. You will find your family chronicled. However Valentin Pressler is not in your direct line, altough he was also from Niederhochstadt. Hank Jones who did all the work on the 1709 immigration to the Colonies (and of the family of V. Pressler) never was able to establish the line. The two lines also do not prove out in the genetic codes.

Re: Georg Simon Bressler

ksb116 — 2010-01-15 02:41:10Z

I have just discovered this listing, and am interested in finding information about the ancestors/relatives of Wilbur Huston Bressler, who was my grandfather. I have traced back through Charles Huston Bressler, George Bressler, Johann Georg Bressler, Johannes Nicholas Bressler, and Valentine Bressler (b. 1669, Niederhochstadt, der Pfalz, Germany), and would love to hear from any living relatives. I grew up in York, Pennsylvania, where my father and his father also grew up. I also wondered whether Bressler Aly in Mill Hall, PA was named for George Bressler.

Re: Hans George Bressler (Pressler)

gtwhww — 2009-11-13 16:38:38Z

Hi Judy, I just recently saw your post and realize that it is about 4 years old, I would love to have the information that you have with over 700 names. Maybe that would help me try to find out my ancestors. The fartherest back that I can go is my gggrand father, Michael Bressler born in 1802 in Berks Co., maybe father is Daniel, mother is a Maria. Both Daniel and Maria died in Crawford Co.,Ohio. Sons were John, Michael, George and Eli., all suposedly died in Ohio, with the exception of Michael who died in Texas. Michael first wife was Susanna Schwartz, 2nd wife Elizabeth McFadden and 3rd wife Mary Elizabeth Eichelberger. Can you help? Thanks so very much, Wayne Wise, email gtwhww@yahoo.com

Re: Georg Simon Bressler

2nellens — 2009-10-14 13:41:35Z

I am trying to get back to you, but keep being thwarted either by my lack of experience or the Ancestry system. I would love to "talk" with you about Bresslers in Pine Grove, PA, Friedensburg, PA, etc. My great grandfather was Henry Washington Bressler (bandleader and teacher), my great great grandfather was Jonathon Bressler (married to Mary Ann Luckenbill), my great great grandfather was John Bressler etc...
Ellen

Re: Georg Simon Bressler

EllenLaurent — 2009-08-25 12:55:48Z

Are you the same lady who was in touch with my Aunt, Sally Bressler Stump, whose notes I now have including her letters to you?

Re: Have information onf Bresslers from Neiderhochstadt,Der Pfalz, Bayern, Germany

EllenLaurent — 2009-08-25 12:55:11Z

I am very interested in pursuing this information if this thread is still active.

Re: Bresslers

MarcoBorn — 2009-03-05 14:25:25Z

Dear Sandy,
I've got some information about the Ziegenfuss/Martenstein family but your earthlink-adress also seems not valid. If you see this posting please get in touch with me.

Thanks a lot,
Marco Born

Re: C. H. Bressler of York County, PA

ebunting85 — 2008-02-22 21:10:32Z

Are you still able to send out copies of the article on Bressler in York Co. Would be most interesting to me and to those who are trying to find the ancestry of the York Co. Bresslers. I will be willing to reimburse for any expense. Thank you.

Re: C. H. Bressler of York County, PA

tkb89 — 2008-03-15 13:07:06Z

I, too, would be interested in this article. I've discovered my tree is loaded with Henry and Charles Bressler's, and we are from the area around York. If there are expenses related, I'd be more than willing to reimburse, of course. Please email me directly at tkb89@verizon.net . Thank you!

Kind Regards,
Tim Bressler, Lewisville, Texas

Re: Georg Simon Bressler

dianefoster160 — 2008-02-23 02:28:41Z

Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for this information. I will want to move it to my records this weekend when I have time. I am wondering if you have any more information about Fronica Bressler, or Mary Kendig? I have a Bressler in my tree who was married to an Eva Kendig--- will dig this out for you this weekend if you like.
Thanks again, Diane

Re: Georg Simon Bressler

RCrossJR2 — 2008-02-22 22:31:54Z

Elizabeth,

Thank you so much for responding to my query. I always thought that maybe I was related to the Bressler family, but from what I learned over the last few years, I find no connection yet. Here is my reason for thinking. I have an old deed from Mill Hall (that is where my family was, and still is from). The deed is dated 1799. It is written on Sheep skin, in quill pen, and has wax seals afixed to it. I spent a good deal of money to have it professionaly framed. Any way, the names on it include George Bressler, and Fronica his wife. My 3rd Great Grandfather; John Welch bought the land in 1830 if I remember right - I have the info written in my notes, but not handy at the moment. He also bought the land that boarders behind the plot from the Reed family (origonally William Reed who you read about in the history books of Clinton County). I have other deeds, and surveys, and resurveys of that land all through the 1800's including when they built the canal acrossed the property. These have been passed down through the family, and when my grandparents passed on, I recued them from going to the landfill. So I take it that you are a decendant of George Bressler? how far away do you live now? I hope to hear back from you. Thank you again!

Re: Georg Simon Bressler

ebunting85 — 2008-02-22 20:57:25Z

I know it's been 5 yrs since your query. Just saw it.
George Bressler was married to Veronica (Frances) Herr who was born in Willow Street, Lanc. PA 10/24/1749. She d. in Mill Hall, Clinton, PA 10/22/1836. She was the daughter of
Christian Herr (Rev.) b. 2/20/1717 Willow St. Lanc. PA and
d. 5/18/1772, Lanc. Co., PA and Mary Kendig.
Christian Herr was the son of Johannes Herr, b. 1685, Zurich Switz. d. 9/12/1756 Lanc.Co, PA. and Frances Brackbill who was born 10/14/1708 Lampiter, Lancaster, PA and died there after 1759.
The George Bressler of Mill Hall, Clinton, Penna was the only son of George Bressler from NiederHochstadt and Fronica
Bressler.

Re: Isaac Bressler married Mary Elizabeth Stouter in 1904 in Baltimore, MD,

patmontero25 — 2008-01-07 12:21:32Z

Thank you very much for writing!
I would greatly appreciate any information on the Bressler's.
I have MUCH to share on the Stouter's, if interested.
Please contact me directly at patmontero25@hotmail.com.

Sincerely,

Patricia Montero

Re: Isaac Bressler married Mary Elizabeth Stouter in 1904 in Baltimore, MD,

RShryll — 2008-01-06 20:11:07Z

Isaac was my great grandfather and Mary was his second wife. I do not really have very little information on her but do have quite a bit on the BRESSLER's.

Mary died in Arkansas and Isaac died in Texas and is buried in Nebraska.

Would love to share information.

Re: William S Bressler

ElizabethPJohnston — 2006-11-20 00:28:16Z

Please post the information here on the message board so we can all benefit from it. You never know when something might make that missing link connection.

Beth Johnston
Board Admin

Isaac Bressler married Mary Elizabeth Stouter in 1904 in Baltimore, MD,

patmontero25 — 2006-09-30 13:54:31Z

Isaac Bressler married Mary Elizabeth Stouter in 1904 in Baltimore, MD, and died 12 Feb 1925.
Mary was born 20 Jun 1866.
Any further information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance

bressler info please

littlemekanik — 2006-09-27 13:59:06Z

i am looking for a william alonzo bressler ? he married lillie mae surber in 1899 or 1900 in kentucky but moved to shannon county missouri shortly after. he died in 1908 or 09. i am unsure if that is his real name i only know for sure it was bressler. he would be my ggg-grandpa. him and lillie had 8 children one of them was william gurdon (jim) bressler who married magdalene (meg) holloway my great grandparents they had perry and john which perry was my grandpa. any info would be very much appreciated