JACOB BRUMBACH
Jacob's lineage

Hermanus Emanuel Brumbach 1751 - 1803
***Jacob Brumbach 1780 - 1873

Jacob was born Jan. 8, 1780, near Reading Berks Co., Pa.; learned the fulling business at the De Turck mill near Monocacy, Exeter Twp., and in 1830 purchased a mill upon Antietam creek near where the St. Lawrence Mills are located, and conductred the same until he sold it in 1842 to his sons William and Jacob B.

Jacob married Dorothy Bar (Baer?) on Jan. 1, 1809. Dorothy was born on May 28, 1788 at Reading, Pa., and died Nov. 5, 1822. On March 14, 1824 he married Susanna Gumbert, who was born Dec. 16, 1795 and died March 26, 1836.

Jacob was a Democrat, member of the Reform Church, and died May 13, 1873 at age 93-7-5 and was buried at Reading, Pa. See Schwartzwald Inscriptions, Pennsylvaina German, Feb., 1911, p. 89.

Children from first marriage, eight:

1. Unnamed.

2. Lydia, born March 19, 1811 and died 1882. She married
John Wagner.

3. Amos, born Oct. 2, 1812, died young

4. William, born Jan 9, 1814; died Jan. 19, 1869; married
(1) Sarah Spatz; married (2) Rachel Schneider.

5. Jacob B., born March 25, 1816; died, no children.

6. Rebecca, born March 8, 1819; died 1853; married Isaac Levan.

7. Louis N., born Jan. 26, 1821; Married Mary Elizabeth Lee.

8. Susanna, born Nov. 4, 1822; died young.

Children from second marriage, four:

1. Marianna, born May 7, 1825, died young.

2. Catharine, born Jan., 1827; died 1854; Married William B. Levan.

3. Louisa, born May 9, 1829; died; married Moore Johns. They
resided in Exeter Twp., Berks Co., Pa. They had two children,
surname Johns: (1) Howard E., died; (2) Clarence J.,
married Ida Engle and lived in Dayton, Kentucky

4. Daniel Gumbert, born June 6, 1831 in Reading, Pa.; died Dec. 29, 1915
in Los Angeles Ca.; married Lillie Michelieu St. Clair, French
Canadian by birth; died, Aug. 30, 1895 in Dayton Kentucky.
They had two children:
(1) Edwin Gumbert and
(2) Ernest Michelieu, both born in Newport, Ky.

Reported in the Reading Eagle Daily
Friday August 15, 1873
(front page)
DEATH OF JACOB BRUMBACH

We yesterday announced the death of the old and respected citizen of this city and county, Jacob Brumbach, in his 93rd year.

The subject of this notice was born in Amity township, this county, in 1770. His parents, Hermanius (Hermanus) Brumbach and Catherine Pott, were also born and raised in the same township, and were people universally respected for their integrity and uprightness. Deceased was one of twin brothers, both of whom lived until 1801, when deceased's twin brother died, aged 21 years. Mr. Brumbach, in 1809, married Dorothea Bear, of Exetor township, and one year later, in 1810, moved over and took possession of the property at present known as Schartz's mill, on the other side of Schuylkill. At this place carried on the manufacturing of domestic cotton and woolen goods, and did an excellent trade. In the year 1812, in order to increase his business he moved down along the Antietam creek, Exeter township, near the Black Bear tavern, when he continued the same trade. In 1815 he built a very fine residence opposite his factory where resided and continued his business until 1843, and one year later, in 1850, he took up his abode with his son, Jacob B. Brumbach, North 8th street, and continued there up to his death, nearly 23 years.

His first wife died in 1822. By this union, nine children were born. On March 14, 1824 he remarried, the second wife being, Susan Gumbert, whose parents resided above Kutztown. By this marriage 4 children were born, making 13 in all. His second wife died May 26, 1836, since which time until his death deceased remained a widower. In 1867, Mr. Brumbach received an apopletic stroke, which very nearly resulted in his death. In 1868, it is thought, he received another slight stroke, at which time he fell and fractured his hip. This laid him up and confined him to his bed from which he never arose. During the 5 years of his confinement, all to within a few months prior to his death, his appetite was very good and his constitution appeared very strong. Thursday, August 7th, it is thought he received another slight stroke, from which time he commenced sinking, and so continued until his death, when his soul passed silently away from earth.

Mr. Brumbach was one of the oldest citizens of this community, and from the nature of his business he gained a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He laid the foundation of what was at one time of the most flourishing branches of trade in this county. We have reference to the St. Lawrence Woolen mill, in Exeter township, that were burned about the close of the late rebellion. They were built by son Wm. Brumback, and were largely engaged in the manufacture of cotton and woolen goods. Deceased was a thorough businessman, and never mingled in politics to any extent except to hold several minor township offices from time to time. He was treasurer of the Schwarzwald Church congregation for a number of years.

There are at present four of his children living, three of the first wife and one of the second. There are forty grand children and thirty-five great grand children; the entire family being people held high in the estimation of their friends and acquaintances. The announcement of the funeral may be found eslewhere.

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