MATTHIAS BRUMBACH
MATTHIAS BRUMBACH (BRUMBACK)
Matthias' LineageHermanus Emanuel Brumbach 1751-1803
*****Matthias Brumbach (Brumback)1776-1872Matthais was born on Oct. 9, 1776 in Oley Township and died on Feb. 5, 1852 in Norristown, Pa. He married Mary Custer, daughter of Herman and Eve Custer. He was a farmer until 1829 when the family moved to Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pa. Mary was born on May 7, 1772 and died on Aug. 24, 1844.
He also spelled his name "Brumbaugh."
They had three daughters:
1. Catherine, who married Isaac Johnson; lived at Worcester,
Montgomery Co., Pa.
2. Mary, born Nov. 5, 1808 and died March 20, 1898. She was married
to Anthony Vanderslice Custer (Kishter).
3. Lyndia, b. ?, d 1844. Lyndia married Benjamin Zimmerman Johnson,
b. Oct 16, 1803, d. Jul 16, 1858. They were married on Sept. 27, 1825
and had four children:
Matthias b. 1829; d. 1886. Married Caroline Eisenhart
Anna b. 1830; d. 1905. Married William Loucks Force
Mary b. Aug 16, 1837; d. Feb. 1, 1910. Mary's first husband was
Andrew Heiser Casselberry, b. Jul. 18, 1836, d. Dec. 5, 1853. They were married on November 21, 1853 but he died shortly after on Dec. 5, 1853. Their son, Andrew Jr. was born in 1854 and died on Sept. 1, 1863. She then married Abraham Gotwals on Jan. 2, 1864. Gotwals was born on Feb. 24, 1819 and died on Dec. 24, 1897. They had four children; Isabella, Irwin, Lillian Alice, and Laura.
Isaac b. 1838; d. ? Married Mary Amanda Doll Custer
Both Mary and Mattias are buried in Lower Prov. Bap. Cem. in Norristown.
Following is the Baptismal Certificate of Mathias "Brombach."
"To these two married persons, Hermanus Brombach and his lawful wife (housewife by marriage), Catharine, a born Pattin (Pott or Potts) there was born into the world a son, named Matthias Brombach, in the year of our lord Jesus 1776 the 9 day of October; this Matthias was born and baptized in America, in the State of Pennsylvania, Berks County, Oley Township. The above mentioned Matthias was baptized on the 6 December, 1776, by the Rev. Mr. Michael. The sponsors were Matthias Hoffer and his wife Juliana.
Scarcely have we been born, from the first step in life until we reach the cold grave--a very limited space (only a short measured step)--alas! with each moment our strength declines (goes backward), each year bringing us nearer to the bier (with each year we ripen too fast for the bier); and who knows at what hour the last summons comes, for God has not revealed that hour to any person; he who then sets his house in proper order (he who lives rightly) gladly leaves this world, while on the contrary (whereas) assurance (presumption) can bring about eternal death.
I am baptized, I belong to the covenant throught my baptism with my God; therefore I always speak words of gladness in affliction, sorrow, fear and distress; I rejoice that I am baptized, and the joy abides forever.
I am baptized; whether I presently die what harm is there in the cold grave! I know my Fatherland and the inheritance that I have in Heaven with God; after my death there is prepared for me the joys of Heaven and a robe of light.
Praise God in your heart and forget not his goodness (faithfulness), who as from fear and pain out of the dangers of sin"
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