Brey - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Brey's of montgomery co

cflaageriv — 2012-02-11 02:44:43Z

I too am descended from the Montgomery County Breys. I discovered it on my 4th great-grandmothers Philadelphia death Cert. It says her parents were Martin and Martha Bry and that she was born in Montgomery County. She married James Haddon about 1830. Her father was the son of Christopher Brey, who was the son of the first Brey in the country - I think his name was George Bry and he came to this country in 1737. Chris Brey served in the Revolution. I found it on the 1840 census.

Fred A Brey in CO

amartinez1325 — 2011-05-15 22:43:34Z

I was looking for a Fred Brey in Del Norte, CO. I think he was born in 1899. He is in several photographs with a member of my family, Ida Goodman. I was wondering if he was just a friend or a suitor?

Re: Brey's of montgomery co

algae64 — 2010-11-05 03:00:57Z

We Suspect when the Lutheran Church in Tamaqua split into a German church and English church, they stayed with the English and the name was modernized into English.

Re: George Brey- Goettinger

b2320trout — 2010-06-06 16:41:01Z

Thanks for your help. I live in Arkansas but am going to Wisconsin later this month so may make a trip up the peninsula if time permits. Appreciate the suggestions.
Barb

Re: George Brey- Goettinger

DebraHeimSchultz — 2010-06-06 14:51:14Z

You could try the Kewaunee County Courthouse records. Her dates of birth and death according to her tombstone are June 10, 1825 and April 19, 1882. Or you might be able to find her obituary in the Algoma Record Herald. Not sure how far back they go. Also not sure if you live in this area, which would make this more difficult.

Re: George Brey- Goettinger

BTrout2320 — 2010-06-04 23:30:58Z

Margaret would be my paternal GGGGgrandmother. Another board member provided me with an article about the "murder" of John Goettinger. Surprising! That article indicated that Margaret drowned but I could find no other information on that. Any suggestions on how I might find Margaret's maiden name as this is all still new to me?
Thanks.
Barb

Re: George Brey- Goettinger

DebraHeimSchultz — 2010-06-04 20:36:18Z

I do not have Margaret's maiden name. I do have a picture of her grave stone in Algoma's St. Mary's Cemetary. I also have a very interesting (and long) history on the mysterious demise of John Goettinger. Have you seen it? How are you related?

Re: George Brey- Goettinger

BTrout2320 — 2010-06-03 03:25:25Z

Hi;
Your message popped up from my search for information the Goettinger family in Ahnapee, Kewaunee, WI. Mathias Goettinger was brother to John Goettinger who lived there as well. John's wife's name was Margaret and I am desperately trying to identify her maiden name. Since you mentioned Mathias, I am hoping maybe you have information on his other family members that might help me. Anything you might share would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Barb

BREY William F Bill and Jennie Sue BOYD

t42MountOlivet — 2009-11-06 18:14:19Z

BREY William F Bill and Jennie Sue BOYD

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 209,323 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Brey's of montgomery co

sonya_curtis — 2009-10-12 06:51:08Z

i am a Pry in clearfield co ,pa researching my family. I believe i may be related to the Brey's you speak of.

BREY William F Bill and Jennie Sue BOYD

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-08 11:38:40Z

BREY William F Bill and Jennie Sue BOYD

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 207,656 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Origin of the Brey name

cbrey54 — 2009-07-27 16:07:42Z

Perhaps I can shed some light on this as a German speaker.

"Brey," or "Brei" means porridge, or gruel in German. It is an extremely common surname in Bavaria-- the Munich phone book is full of them. The name, in Germany at least, is pronounced to rhyme with "eye" in accordance with standard rules of German spelling and pronunciation, although in the U.S. the pronunciation changed to rhyme with "bay".

Another alternative spelling, dating from the times when literacy was rare and folks spelled things as they sounded, is "Prey". For example, there was a famous German baritone named Hermann Prey (1929-1998). Hence the spelling of Ms Pry's name.

Best regards,
Carter Brey

Re: Brey family info

TeriPitesa — 2009-06-10 19:15:01Z

My father's name was Verylyn Nelson Brey, His father was Wesley Nelson Bray - Nelson being his mother's maiden name and he was married to Opal Malosh Bray. My Grandfather always said Heinz 57 and said he was part indian. I think my grandfather had a several brothers. The brothers moved to CA so I never knew most of them except for Jack. I think I met a Raymond Bray once on my grandfathers farm. Does this ring any bells with you?

Re: Margaretha Brey, MontgomeryCounty, PA

Debra_Pagan — 2008-04-01 17:21:26Z

Your ancestry family tree shows a Henry Lowmiller.

Henry Lowmiller was my great great grandfater he was married to Anna Mary they had children by the names of :

Daniel
Leonard
Mary
Henry
Lewis
Emma
William
David
Thomas
Victoria

Victoria was my Great Grand Mother she married Stewart Henry Raub.

My Henry Lowmiller was born in Prussia Germany 6/13/1837 and died in Quakertown PA 4/6/1902. He was burried in St. Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery 10th Street and Quakertown PA.

I'm trying to determin if your Tree is related to my tree.
If you would like to contact me please email me at hazeleyes1128@hotmail.com

Regards,
Debra

Re: Brey origin

JayRarick — 2007-05-09 17:55:45Z

My wife's family has Brey's. Other spellings of the name are: Bray, Brei, & Braü. The last is German for "brew" (e.g. Beer). A "pottage" in English is a thick type or meat and vegetable stew (e.g. something from the "pot").

Re: Brey-family

JayRarick — 2007-01-19 17:34:03Z

My wife has 3rd great-grandparents who were Brei's:

Joseph BREI, born Abt. 1823 in Fürth, Bayern (Bavaria), Germany. He married Anna BREI.

Anna BREI, born Abt. 1818 in Fürth, Bayern (Bavaria), Germany.

Roman Catholic Church records in Pittsburg indicate that Anna's maiden name was actually Brei.

The spelling of the name within my wife's family has several permutations that I have listed in the Surnames line.

I don't know if these are related to your Brey family, but if you see a connection, please contact me at my listed e-mail.

Mary Brey of Galveston, TX. in 1900

BasketLady420 — 2006-06-15 02:02:37Z

Miss Mary Brey is listed among the dead in the 1900 Galveston, Texas Hurricane.

I am not related to this family, just passing on this information, which comes from a webpage called "1900 Galveston Storm Recorded Deaths List." The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://www.gthcenter.org/exhibits/storms/1900/victims/vicB.h...

Re: Reuben Brey

s_stamis — 2006-06-05 21:49:37Z

This article to on Edwin Brey seems to be the brother to your Reuben.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper
Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA
Saturday - August 29, 1903

THE DEATH LIST

Edwin BREY, of Philadelphia, formerly of Upper Hanover township, died of
consumption at the German Hospital, Philadelphia, on Sunday evening at 6.30
o'clock. Mr. BREY was a son of the late Reuben BREY and was never married. His age
was 51 years, 1 month and 19 days. About four months ago he came to visit his
sister Mrs. Allen MILLER, of Pennsburg, and while here he took sick with
typhoid fever, after a seven weeks illness he was removed to the German Hospital
where his sickness developed into consumption from which he died. His remains
were brought to this borough to the residence of Allen MILLER by Undertaker
Clayton H. FRYER on Monday. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters:
Reuben, of Red Hill; Monroe, of East Greenville, and Sarah, wife of Allen
MILLER, of Pennsburg. The funeral was held on Thursday at the St. Paul's Lutheran
church near Red Hill. Services were conducted by the Rev. J.J. KLINE, of
Pottstown. Interment on the church cemetery.

Edwin Brey s/o Reuben Brey 1903 PA obit

s_stamis — 2006-06-05 21:49:37Z

Re: George Brey

noelsdietrich — 2006-06-01 00:05:31Z

Also, I would love to see that photo of my great great GREAT (I think) grandparents!

Thanks.

Noel

Re: George Brey

noelsdietrich — 2006-05-31 23:34:36Z

Hi Debbie,

I'm not sure if you're still working on this search, but I am the granddaughter of the third (I believe) George Brey, who was married to Germaine Zimmer (also of Algoma, Wisconsin). I believe my mother, Nancy (Brey) Dietrich, would be the same generation as you!

From the records I have (written by Josepth L. Goessel), George Brey Sr was married to Mary Marik. George Brey was her SECOND husband--she was originally married to Mathias Goettinger.

I hope this helps--please let me know if I can help you further, or if you have any information to share with me!

Are you following me?

2006-05-14 22:25:06Z

Thank you once again Ellen.
John.

Re: Mary Brey

Ellyn0721 — 2006-05-11 15:17:26Z

Re: Margaretha Brey, MontgomeryCounty, PA

otto120 — 2005-12-12 14:08:15Z

Margaretha/ Margaret Brey was born 10 December 1804 in PA. She died 28 January 1876 and is buried at St Paul's Lutheran Cem. Her father is Johann (John) Georg Brey. He was born 5/27 May 1769 and died 11 July 1853. He is also buried at St Paul's. His wife is Veronika/Fronika, who died before her husband. Johann's parents are Johann Conrad Brey and Maria Magdalena Klein/Kline. My new e-mail is vkgross@web.de

William Brey, New York, general questions

2005-11-29 18:59:03Z

I am looking for any info on the Brey family in New York, NY area. My grandfather was Rudolph Brey(b.1902), son of William Brey, but unfortunately that is as far back as anyone knows. Also, My father has a brey family coat of arms that I am wondering about... it has a solid white lower field and a red upper, with a small gold lion in the center right above the white field. Does anyone know how accurate that is? Thanks for any info

Re: Brey-family

1117first — 2005-11-26 21:42:55Z

Do you know whether there was a Georg Brey with a wife named Theresa Daifla (sp?) in your family tree?

Brey - Milford, PA

JTBrenda — 2005-11-07 17:01:02Z

Brey, Harry Oswin

JTBrenda — 2005-11-07 17:01:02Z

Arline M. [Brey] (Martin) Lloyd, 1921-2001

stonecoldead — 2005-08-24 16:15:49Z

Arline M. Lloyd, 80, of Oshkosh, WI, died Saturday November 24, 2001 at Bethel Home.
She was born April 16, 1921 in Oshkosh a daughter of Carl and Clara (Brey) Martin. Arline married Eugene S. Lloyd in August 1947. He preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 1988.
Her survivors include three grandchildren Robert McKenna, Eugene McKenna both of Oshkosh, and Donna (Fiance Ken) McKenna of St. Paul, MN; three great-grandchildren Caitlin McKenna, Morgan McKenna, and Cade McKenna; two sisters Lucille Sellin of Oshkosh and Ruth (Bud) Freeman of Ripon; and a brother-in-law Jim Carroll of Madison. Arline was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter Christine McKenna, and a sister Lorraine Carroll.

Mary "Polly" Brey, b. 1828

Lindsay_Minnich — 2005-07-29 02:55:28Z

Looking for any information on the parents of Mary Brey b. April 1828 and d. December 1883. She married Daniel Minnich/Menig/Mennig in 1845 in Summit Hill, PA and later married Nathan Beltz and moved to Stockton. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Mary Brey

2005-07-17 15:11:24Z

Has anyone got any info. on Mary Brey, born 1806 Oakham, Rutland, UK?

Looking for Brae Family - Ireland? - NY

Sisu2 — 2005-03-18 16:29:21Z

I have a Brae or two in my family line and keep getting a deadend with them.

Eli Brae is buried in Jewett (or Jewell) NY. Debra is from Milligan, Monaghan County, Ireland. Eliza Catherine is their daughter. She married Arthur Roney - also Irish. Eliza was born 1839 and was from Kingston NY area.

Can anyone connect with these people?

Judith

Brey

KRiecken — 2005-01-03 13:36:58Z

Hans Hinrich Brey, miller near Eutin in Holstein. bapt. 01.07.1753, + 09.01.1791
father:
Hinrich Brey, bapt. 05.11.1718 Eutin

Do you have any information?
Thanks
Klaus.Riecken@t-online.de

George Brey

2004-10-09 13:55:21Z

Looking for info on George Brey. He was born 4/22/1836 in Austria and died 10/12/1920 in Algoma, Wisconsin. I have two different names for his wife, Mary Maret and Mrs. Mary Gettinger. They may be the same person but not sure. I also have a great picture of the two of them to share. I am their great great granddaughter.

Margaretha Brey, MontgomeryCounty, PA

seReihman — 2004-07-23 17:25:26Z

I am looking for information, parents etc, on Margaretha Brey who married Jonathan Wolf on 8/14/1831 in St Pauls Lutheran Church, Red Hill, PA. I was told the "Brey House" was a Penn land grant located on a road between Geryville and Pennsburg, Pa. Does any one know the location of this house? My husband is a great great grandson of Jonathan and Margaretha Brey Wolf

Obit. Richard Gardner Brey

KayRomubio — 2004-05-25 02:22:08Z

Oct. 27, 1922-Dec. 26, 2003

Richard Gardner Brey, 81, of Rancho Bernardo died Friday. He was born in San Francisco. He was a pilot in the Navy. Survivors include his daughters, Robin Brey of San Diego and Torry Metrovich of Rancho Santa Fe.; son, Rick Brey of McCall, Idaho; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. No services were planned. Arrangements: American Cremation. Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 12/31/2003. (volunteer submission)

Re: John Brey

smtr934 — 2004-04-25 22:52:21Z

My grandfather had a brother John Brey, born about turn of century (1900) in town of Franklin, Manitowoc County Wisconsin.

Re: Origin of the Brey name

algae64 — 2004-01-30 05:29:36Z

Dear Sir,
In the National Archives there is a family history page torn from the Brey family bible, a believe by someone(Conrad or Christopher???) and sent to Washington to substantiate a Revolutionary War Pension Application. It lists the original Brey settler in America as Johannes George Brey and coming from a place called Eib--------------, Germany. It is very faint and I don"t read German, so perhaps you might look it up in the pension files. Sincerely, Pat ( nee, Pry-used to be Brey) McCormick

Re: Origin of the Brey name

algae64 — 2004-01-30 05:29:36Z

Dear Sir,
Thanks for the info, I have been to Koblenz(sic) but did not notice the name of Brey in that area. I am returning in June and will search the area, thanks. I believe the Breys in PA were pretty much all from the same family as I have been able to trace them for the original in the 1730's forward, and from the present back to the early 1800s. But just like you, I find so many of them that it is hard to fill in those middle details.I belong to a branch that moved a little further north into the Allentown, Tamaqua, Jim Thorpe area. Do you have any information on a George Brey born in 1790 and died af ter 1850? There is one married to an Eva, but the children's names are not the same. If you give me your questions, perhaps I can help you as I have done a lot of research including wills from Montgomery County. Sincerely, Pat

Reuben B. Brey of Red Hill, PA

bauernr — 2003-03-02 23:00:59Z

I have the funeral notice for Reuben B. Brey who died July 8, 1925 at 86 years of age. If he is your relative, please contact me if you would like to have this notice.

Reuben B. Brey

bauernr — 2003-03-02 23:00:59Z

What I have is a printed death notice sent out by the family to notify people of the death and funeral for a family member. The following is the exact wording:

Entered into rest July 8th, 1925
Reuben B. Brey
Yourself and family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services on Sunday July 12th, 1925 at 1:30 P.M. at his late residence, South Main Street, Red Hill, Pa.
Further services in St. Paul's Luteran Church, Red Hill, Pa.
Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Aged 86 years, and 10 months.

Julia Brey

TomBrey — 2003-01-07 03:25:16Z

Any information on julia Brey , she died in adams around, 1924.
Was married to Lewis Edwin Brey around 1918.

Brey name origin

TomBrey — 2003-01-07 03:25:16Z

Hi ill tell you what i know from my family
history. my gr gr grandfather born william
Bray about 1820, at some point in his adult
life changed the name to Brey. had many
children, was born in pennisavania, moved to
illnois, and later northern wisconsin.
Have quit alot of history on the Breys from
my family. Dont know if this helps. Let me
know if u want more info.

Richard Brey

TomBrey — 2003-01-07 03:25:16Z

Brey-family

hermine_amon — 2002-12-06 16:36:53Z

My grandfather joseph Brey was born 9.march 1871 in Schwarzenberg near Furth im Wald, Bavaria near the border to Bohemia.
I have a family-tree from my grandfather until 1610 .I don't know if anyone of the family immigreted to America.

Looking for Emma Brey m. John Quinn 1850ish

mkq9191 — 2002-07-15 02:48:33Z

Emma Brey is my gggrandmother. She married John Quinn and had at least 5 sons that immigrated to the U.S. (I assume in the late 1800s) One of their sons, Irwin was born around 1870. 3 of the boys stayed in and around Montgomery Co. Pa. We have very little info on the boys and no dates for John and Emma. It is thought that they never immigrated here and I am not certain if they were in Ireland or somplace else.

Thanks,

Mark

Re: Reuben Brey

bickel80 — 2002-05-27 03:15:46Z

In your response to your inquiry re: Reuben Brey, I have done some further research and find Reuben Brey listed in 1850 census to be my grgruncle. His age at time of census coincides with the age mentioned in death notice. Census also lists: Franklin Brey 36. Fredericka 30.
Children - Reuben 12, Maria Anna 10,
Menro? 6, Susanna 5,
Maria 1
Susanna is my great grandmother. There may be a connection?
Will

Franklin Brey

bickel80 — 2002-03-16 21:24:14Z

Interested in ancestry of Franklin Brey b. June 4, 1815, d
Apr 23, 1892. m Fredericka Bender b. 1820 d. unknown. residence: Upper Hanover Twp Montgomery Co., Pa.
Children: Maria b 1849, Reuben b. 1838, Unk. Brey b. 1844 and Susanna b Nov 3, 1845, Baptized: Feb 1, 1846 by Rev Frederick Waage, married Jacob L. Bickel, Aug 8, 1868 at Pennsburg, Pa., Rev. Oswin Waage. Any further information on this branch of the Brey Family of Upper Hanover Twp would be appreciated Thank you.
Will Bickel

Re: Origin of the Brey name

2002-02-08 19:57:40Z

Pat,

Don't but the book it is as generic as can be. In fact I never paid for mine and returned it to them. Some publisher in Ohio if I recall, which may now be out of business. Irwin was born in 1853 which means that Charles cannot be his father. I cannot find a father which may mean that Irwin came here from Duetschland or I just cannot find a father. The spelling may or may not mean a thing for Irwin (Erwin).

Barry

Re: Origin of the Brey name

2002-02-08 17:42:37Z

Hi,
I don't have many peripheral lines traced, When did you feel Irwin was born? Are you related to Charles Brey? Approximately when was he born? do you have any of the 17o0 linage? Where would one get a Brey book? I'm going to Germany this spring so I'll visit Brey!!! Do you look like the townspeople? I hope we can figure all this out, thanks for your interest. Pat