This Chapter Contains the following Stoess, Stauss, and Stouse
In Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, a Reconstruction
(I). Johannes Stoess or Stoss (1700 Lichtenau, Baden, Germany to 1764+ Philadelphia Co., Pa.) + Catharina Schoch: Children: (1) to (5): (1). Johann Jacob Stoess or Hans Jacob Stoess (1723 to 1797) + Salome Wagner – no children; has key will naming sisters; (2). Maria Catharina Stoss (1729, possibly died young); (3). Christina Stoess (1732) + Henry Schaed or Scheid, (4).Maria Salome Stoess (1734) + George Christopher Gilbert; (5). Maria Margaretha Stoess (1740) + Michael Schoch; middle names were used.
(II). George Stoess or Stoss, also Johannes George Stoess (1707 Lichtenau, Baden, German to 1780 Philadelphia Co., Pa.) married 1st to Anna Catharine Weiss: Children (1) to (5); (1) Anna Barbara Stoss (1732), (2) Maria Magdalena Stoss (1733), (3) Anna Catharina Stoss (1735), (4). Christina Stoess (1739-1773) + Johannes Westenberger; (5). Johann Michael Stoss (1745). George Stoess married 2nd in 1750 to Salome Ottinger and had 1 child - Jacob Stoess (1753). Cannot trace - Barbara, Magdalena, Catharina and Michael Stoess. Also, son Jacob Stoess disappears.
(III). Balthasar Stauss or Stouse (1710 Ensingen, Neckarkreis, Wuerttemberg to 1782 Philadelphia Co., Pa.) + Anna Maria Bunther; relationship to above families unknown. Has a 1782 will. Their children (1) to (8): (1) Dr. Joseph Stouss (~1740), (2) Anna Catharina Stauss (~1741) + John Hittzel, , (3). George Stouse (1743-1796) + Hester Hermann, has will (4). Sophia Margaretha Stouse (~1745) + Lewis Prahl, (5). Maria Stauss (~1747-1790) + Melchior Weissinger (6). Daniel Stauss (no dates), (7) Sarah Elisabeth Stouse (1755), (8). Susanna Stouse. Need help finding descendant lines.
Researcher: James R. Murphy at planetmurphy.org. This revision 19 January 2016 . Thanks go the excellent help by Mary Ann Schaefer, courtesy emails 2, 4, 8, 12th Jan 2017. Also to Mike Hogan for his support and help, emails December 2016 and January 2017.
Research problems: (1). Balther Stauss/Stouse’s relationship, if any, to John and George Stoess is not known. However, all three show surname spellings that converge towards “Stouse.” (2). Understanding changing boundaries of Northern Liberties Township and its borough is important. Wikipedia says it was absorbed by the City of Philadelphia in 1854, but some other records suggest some functions earlier. (3). Philadelphia German Lutheran record sometimes spell a name as Stoess(in) or even Stoessin. The Stoessin “in” appears to be a female tag and why it is only used sometimes is not understood. Lichtenau, Baden, Germany records are Licthtenau Lutheran Parish Records.
Part One – Johannes Stoess (1700 to >1764) – A Reconstruction
Spelling: Stoess, Stoss, a German “Stoss” with two dots over the “o,” and Stouse. First name is also Hans Stoess.
Family records: none identified
Baptism date: 15 June 1700 Lichtenau Parish, Baden, German. ~1700 date is from St. Michaels Lutheran Church, Philadelphia records.
Married Catherina Schoch, daughter of Michel Schoch on 17 February 1721 at Lichtenau, Baden, Germany (Parish Record). Not known if wife came to America and her date of death is unknown.
Children: St. Michael’s Church record repeatedly records he had 4 children, but may have missed one who died young in Germany. 1797 Will of Jacob Stoss names sister Margaret Schock, and deceased sisters Christina Shaed/Schaed and Salome Gilbert.
Died: not known, but last living 1764, per church record
Parents: Father - George Stoss and mother – Barbara __, per parish record.
Immigrated 1752.
Brother is George Stoess (baptism 24 July 1707 to March 1780) who immigrated 1749; Also had brother Jacob Stoss (1702)
Comment about the surname of Stoess or Stoss: It’s extremely rare, but spelling variations conflict with nearly similar surnames; i.e. Suss, Stoltz, Staust, Strauss, Strous, Stoes, Stauch, and Stoh. There is little room to use variant spelling while searching for these people.
Key Relations to Johannes Stoess (1700 to 1764+) found in German Church Records
Grandparents – Hans Stoss (~1645/50) and Martha __
Parents - Georg Stoss (1672) and Barbara Schreiners
Brother - Jacob Stoss (1702) – Not yet traced
Brother – Georg Stoss (1707) – came to America
(probably) 1672 February 18 – Lichtenau, Baden, German: Baptism of Georg Stoss. Father – Hans Stoss. Mother - Martha Stoss. Georg Stoss is father of Johannes Stoess (1700-1764+). Hans and Martha Stoss are grandparents. George Stoss has a brother Johannes Stoss, baptized 14 November 1669 Lichtenau and sister Margaretha Stoss, baptized 16 August 1674 Lichtenau. Parents for Georg, Johannes, and Margaretha Stoss were Hans Stoss + Martha Stoss.
1696 January 19 – Lichtenau, Baden, Germany: Marriage of Georg Stoss(en) to Barbara Schreiners. Father - Jacob Stoss(en) and household member (possibly father) Hans Schreiners
1702 September 6 – Lichtenau, Baden, Germany: Baptism of Jacob Stoss. Father – Georg Stoss. Mother Barbara Stoss. Baptized Jacob Stoss is a brother to Johannes Stoess (1700-1764+)
1707 July 24 – Lichtenau, Baden: Baptism of Georg Stoss. Father – Georg Stoss. Mother - Barbara Stoss. Baptized Georg Stoss (1707) is a brother to Johannes Stoess (1700-1764+). Georg Stoss married Anna Catharina Weis(en) on 27 November 1731 in Lichtenau. See his write-up later in this chapter.
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials 1502-1985, ancestry.com (214;215 + 18;19 + 158;159 + 186;187)
Details for Johannes Stoess (1700 to >1764)
German Records
(likely) 1700 June 15 – Lichtenau, Baden, Germany Parish Baptism: Father Georg Stoss and mother Barbara Stoss.
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials 1502-1985, ancestry.com (138:139)
There are two Lichtenau towns in Germany. Also, Lichtenau records are church parish records which might have covered a greater or lesser area. The Stoess families are from Lichtenau, Baden-Wurttemberg and which should not be confused with Lichtenau, Bavaria, Germany. Baden’s Lichtenau is on the east bank of the Rhine River between the German towns of Kehl and Rhienau. Across on the west bank is France. Current population is reported at 4973.
1721 February 17 – Lichtenau, Baden, Germany: Marriage of Hans Stoss to Catharina Schoch. Household members in record are Michel Schoch, Georg Stossen, Hans Stoss and Catharina Schoch. When pressing this computer function for more information, Georg Stossen disappears and Michel Schoch is named “father.”
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials 1502-1985, ancestry.com (p.393)
1723 June 18 – Lichtenau, Baden, Germany: Birth of Johann Jacob Stoss. Father Hans Stoss and mother Catharina Stoss.
1729 September 10 – Lichtenau: Birth of Maria Catharina Stoss; baptism next day. Father - Hans Stoss. Mother - Catharina Stoss. Possibly died young.
1732 April 25 – Lichtenau: Birth of Christina Stoss. Father Hans Stoss. Mother – Catharina Stoss.
1734 August 29 – Lichtenau: Birth of Maria Salome Stoss. Father Hans Stoss. Mother Catharina Stoss.
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials, 1502-1985, ancestry.com (40;41), (100;101), (122;123;23), (142;143;43)
1740 May 27 – Lichtenau, Baden, Germany: Birth of Maria Margaretha Stossin. Father Hans Stoser, mother Catharina Stosser (courtesy of Mary Ann Schaefer, email 3 January 2016.)
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials 1502-1985, ancestry.com (57;58)
Immigration Records for Johannes Stoess (1700 to 1764+)
1752 September 27 – Philadelphia: At the Court House in Philadelphia, Wednesday 27 September 1752, “Foreigners whose names are underwritten imported in the Ship Nancy, Captain John Ewing, from Rotterdam, last from Cowes”: (included) Hans Stoss
Pennsylvania German Pioneers – Original Lists in Port of Philadelphia, ancestry.com
Philadelphia County, Pa. Records for Johannes Stoess (1700 to 1764+)
1752 November 20 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Marriage of Matthias Haase and Margaretha Jaecker(in). Witnesses: Jurg Stoss and Johannes Stoss.
1757 – St. Michaels Lutheran Church Congregation: Johannes Stoess, in country 5 years, 4 children, age 57. Wife is never named in St. Michael’s Church records; question whether she was alive.
1758 – St. Michaels Lutheran Church Congregation: Johannes Stoess, in country 6 years, 4 children age 58
1760 – St. Michaels Lutheran Church Congregation: Johannes Stoess, in county 8 years, 4 children, age 60, in __ Poin_.
1760 November 16 – St. Michaels: Johannes Stoes, in country 8 ½ years, 4 children, 60 ¼, in adv Point?
1762 – St. Michaels: Johannes Stoess 10 – 4 – 62
1763 – St. Michaels: Johannes Stoess
1764 – St. Michaels: Johannes Stoess, Comment: “in Frankf.”
Children of Johannes Stoess ~1700 (I) to (IV):
Philadelphia Church records stated he had four children
(I). Johann Jacob Stoess or Stouse, also Hans Jacob Stoess, “Jacob” Stoess (18 June 1723 to 1797) – son of Johannes Stoess (1700): Wife is Anna or Maria “Salome” Wagner (Wag) in 1760, her 2nd marriage. In later years, the surname is often spelled Stouse. Used “Jacob” Stoess and his wife “Salome:”
1723 June 18 – Lictenau, Baden, Germany: Birth of Johann Jacob Stoss. Father Hans Stoss and mother Catharina Stoss.
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials, 1502-1985, ancestry.com (40;41)
1749 September 25: List of Foreigners Imported in the Ship Speedwell, Captain James Creagh, From Rotterdam. Qualified (for Oath of Allegiance) 25 September 1749: “Michael Schock,” Geo. Stoss, Senior and Junior, Hans Jacob Stoss.
Immigrants to Pennsylvania 1600’s-1800s, by Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc., CD #501)
1759 - Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985, on ancestry.com.
1752 March 24 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Baptism of Elisabeth of Michael Rommel and (wife) Magdalena Ehrhard, b. 24 March 1752, bapt. 17 April 1752. Sponsors: Hans Jurg Hafener, Andres Bertsch, Elisabeth Ecker(in), Jacob Stoss, and Salome Stoss(in).
1754 Philadelphia County tax: Hans Jacob Stoss
1756 March 16 - Phila German Lutheran Church: Baptism of Johannes, Johannes Sommer and wife Anna Eva, b. 20 March1756, bapt. 25 April 1756. Sponsors: Jacob Stoss and Christina Stoss(in).
1758 January 3 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Marriage of Hans Michael Schoch and Margaretha Stoess(in). Witnesses: Jacob Stoess, Johann Friedrich Bach, Johannes Sommers, and others.
1758 May 6 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Baptism of Jacob of Jacob Shutt and Catharine, b. 6 May 1758, bapt. 28 May 1758. Sponsors: Jacob Stoess and Christina Stoess(in), both single.
1759 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Jacob Stoess, in country 9 3/4 years, age 30, comment can’t read.
1760 December 23 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Marriage of Johann Jacob Stoess and Anna Salome Wag(in). Witnesses: Johann George Stoess, Jacob Schutt, Johannes Sommer, Georg Gilbert, and others.
1760 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Jacob Stoess 10 ½ years in country, 31 ½, comment cannot read.
1761 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Jacob Stoess 10 ½ years, nothing noted under children, age 32 ½. Comment: (hard to read) in Franckfort(?)
1764 April 17 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Baptism of Maria Salome, of George Gilbert and wife Maria Salome, b. 17 April 1764, bapt. 13 May 1764. Sponsors: Jacob Stoss and wife Maria Salome.
1765 July 2 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Baptism of Joh. Jacob, of George Christian Gilbert and wife Maria Salome, b. 2 July 1765, bapt. 7 July 1765. Sponsors: Joh. Jacob Stoss and wife Maria Salome.
1768 – June 24 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Baptism of Jacob, of Johannes Weisteberger and wife Christina, b. 24 June 1768, bapt. 28 July 1768. Sponsors: Jacob Stoss and Agnes Sahler(in), both single.
1772 February 25 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Baptism of Jacob, of Johannes Wagner and wife Elisabeth, b. 25 February 1772, bapt. 12 April 1772. Sponsors: Jacob Stoss and wife Salome.
1775 February 2 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Baptism of Johannes, of Johannes Wagner and Elisabeth, b. 2 Feb. 1775, bapt. 7 May 1775. Sponsors: the grandparents Johannes Stoss and wife Salome. Johannes Stoss should be Jacob Stoss.
1782 – Northern Liberties, Philadelphia County: Tax for Jacob Stouse, valuation 50, tax. 0.5.0,
Pennsylvania Tax and Exoneration 1768-1801 on ancestry.com
1785 – Germantown, Philadelphia County Tax: Jacob Stouse, valuation 30, tax 0.3.0, for Enah. Evans Est. 300, 1.10.6
1797 April 3 – Philadelphia County: Will of “Jacob Staes”, Lower Dublin, County of Philadelphia, 3 April 1797. Wife, name not given. Step-Daughter – Mary Wagner. Step son – John Wagner, Sister – Margaret Schock. Nephews and Nieces., Children of deceased sisters - Christina Shaed, Salome Gilbert. Exec: Wife, Step-son John Wagner, Jacob Sommer.
(possibly) 1800 US Census of Philadelphia County, Northern Liberties - East: Widow Stouse, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 45+
(II). Maria Catharine Stoss (10 September 1729 to ?).
1729 September 10 – Lichtenau: Birth of Maria Catharina Stoss, baptism next day. Father Hans Stoss. Mother Catharina Stoss. Likely died young.
(III). Christina Stoess (25 April 1732 to 1776/78) - daughter of Johannes Stoess. Married Henry Schaed (Schad, Scheid, Sched, Shaed, Schaedt, and Schade - ???). Henry Schaed married 2nd to Margaret Weingard on 17 September 1778 at the Philadelphia Reformed Church. Hard to trace at 1778. Spelling seems to have transformed later to Shade. Thanks go to Mike Hogan, email courtesy 13 August 2014 and Lee Lloyd emails courtesy 28 and 29 June 2015.
1732 April 25 – Lictenau, Baden, Germany: Birth of Christina Stoss. Father Hans Stoss. Mother – Catharina Stoss.
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials, 1502-1985, ancestry.com (122;123;23)
1760 December 23 – German Reformed Church – Germantown, Pa: Marriage of Henry Schad to Christina Stoes in “Northern Liberties”.
1761 November 8 – First Reformed Church of Phila: Jacob Scheid, son of Henry Scheid and Christine, bapt. 8 November 1761. Sponsors: Michael Schoch and Margaret.
Early Church Records of First Reformed Church of Philadelphia, Volume 1, From Pa. German Church Records, DCD 106, Colonial Roots
1763 April 24 – Germantown Reformed, Philadelphia County: Birth of Henry, son of Henry Schaed and Christine, b. 24 April 1763, bapt. 15 May 1763. Spon: Michael Schoch and wife Margaret.
1768 August 3 – First Reformed Church of Philadelphia: Baptist of John, son of Henry Sched and Christine, b. 3 August 1768, bapt. 4 September 1768. Spon: John Mangen and Catherine.
1768 October 24 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Catharina, of Michael Schoch and wife Margreth, b. 24 October 1768, bapt. 20 November 1768. Sponsors: Henrich Scheed and wife Christina
1771 December 13 – First Reformed Church of Philadelphia: Birth of John George, son of Henry Schaedt and Christine, b. 13 December 1771, bapt. 1 January 1772. Spon: Michael Schoch and Margaret.
1775 August 29 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Christine, of Joh Westenberger and Barbara. 29 August 1775, bapt. 17 December 1775. Sponsors: Henr. Sched and wife Christine.
1778 September 17 – Phila. Reformed Church: Marriage of Henry Schaed and Margaret Weingard.
1797 April 3 – Philadelphia County: Will of “Jacob Staes”, Lower Dublin, County of Philadelphia. 3 April 1797. Wife, name not given. Step-Daughter – Mary Wagner. Step son – John Wagner, Sister – Margaret Schock. Nephews and Nieces., Children of deceased sisters, Christina Shaed, Salome Gilbert. Exec: Wife, Step-son John Wagner, Jacob Sommer.
Children (incomplete) of Henry Schaed/Scheid + Christina Stoess (1) to (4):
(1). Jacob Schaed/Scheid (bapt. 8 November 1761)
(2). Henry Schaed (24 April 1763)
(3). John Schaed (3 August 1768)
(4). John George Schaed (13 December 1771)
(IV). Maria Salome Stoess (29 August 1734) – daughter of Johannes Stoess (1700). Married George Christopher Gilbert (27 February 1734*) on 21 August 1759 Philadelphia County, Pa. Georg Christoph Gilbert was the son Georg Friedrich Gilbert (22 February 1687 to 2 April 1744) and 2nd wife Maria Sophia __ of Hoffenheim, Germany* Do not confuse Maria Salome Stoess Gilbert (~1734) with her daughter Salome Gilbert (1764) who married John Shoch. There are several George Gilberts in the area.
1734 August 29 – Lictenau: Birth of Maria Salome Stoss. Father Hans Stoss. Mother Catharina Stoss.
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials, 1502-1985, ancestry.com (142;143;43)
1759 August 21 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Marriage of Georg Christoph Gilbert and Maria Salome Stoess(in).
1760 – St. Michaels Lutheran Church: Georg Christoph Gilbert, in country 7 years, no children, age 26. Next is: Maria Salome Gilbert, in country 7 years, no children, age 25 1/2
1764 April 17 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Maria Salome, of George Gilbert and wife Maria Salome, b. 17 April 1764, bapt. 13 May 1764. Sponsors: Jacob Stoss and wife Maria Salome.
1765 July 2 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of John. Jacob of George Christian Gilbert and wife Maria Salome, b. 2 July 1765, bapt. 7 July 1765. Sponsors: Joh. Jacob Stoss and wife Maria Salome.
1767 Philadelphia County, Northern Liberties East tax: Sarah West, Dwelling; includes George Gilbert. 15.0.0.
* Thanks go to Karlheinz Gilbert, courtesy emails 7-8 February 2016 for sharing his Gilbert Research.
Known Children of George Christopher Gilbert (~1734) + Maria Salome Stoess (~1734)
(1) to (5) - (Children #1 to #3 from “Lechthaler, Powell and Associated Families”
on Rootsweb – World Connect Project
(1). Ann Catharine Gilbert (25 July 1760)
(2). Johann Georg Gilbert (23 September 1761)
(3). Maria Sophia Gilbert (25 November 1762)
(4). Maria Salome Gilbert (17 April 1764 to 13 October 1828, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa and buried Harrisburg Cemetery) married John Shoch/Schoch (27 December 1763 to 30 August 1841 and buried same cemetery), son of Michael Schoch (~1733-1819) and Margaret or Magadelena Stoess (~1740). Many more details can be found in the Michael Schoch chapter.
1764 April 17 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Maria Salome, of George Gilbert and wife Maria Salome, b. 17 April 1764, bapt. 13 May 1764. Sponsors: Jacob Stoss and wife Maria Salome.
1787 March 6 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Married “6 March 1787, Johannes Schoch and Maria Salome Gilbert, both single.”
1787 August 13 – Phila German Lutheran Church: “Anne Maria of Henrich Meyer and wife Margaret, b. 13 August 1787, bapt 29 December 1787. Sponsors: Henrich Gerster and Maria Schoch.
1789 July 28 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Salome, of Johannes Schoch and wife Salome, b. 28, July 1789, bapt. 23 August 1789. Sponsors: Georg Gilbert and __ Burger.”
1792 January 20 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Elizabeth, of Johann Schoch and wife Salome, b. 20 January 1792, bapt. 26 February 1792. Sponsors: Jacob Schoch and wife
Known Children of Maria Salome Gilbert (1764) and John Shoch (1763): (I a) to (vi a):
(i a). Mary Shoch (1 April 1788** to 4 August 1855^^), married John Geiger (1763-1841).* ^^
(ii a). Salome Schoch (28 July 1789^). Nothing more known and findagrave.com doesn’t mention her. Could it be that Salome Schoch is named (Maria or Mary) Salome Schoch as her mother was? If so, birth dates are a problem.
(iii a). Elizabeth Schoch (20 January 1792^ to 14 May 1815^^), “daughter of John and Salome” Shoch,” married __ McMullen. ^^
(iv a). Rebecca Shoch (__ to 21 July 1811^^),”daughter of John and Salome Shoch” per gravestone, married __ Adams. ^^
(v a). Col. Samuel Shoch (29 May 1797 Harrisburg to 24 May 1889 Columbia, Lancaster County, Pa. In War of 1812-1814. Lawyer and politician in Pa. Married 1st to 1842 to Hannah Evans (died 1850), and 2nd to Anna Barber (1823 to 1909). An extensive write-up can found on findagrave.com.
(vi a). Dr. Jacob Gilbert Shoch (13 February 1805 Harrisburg to 8 July 1881, Roseville, Essex County, New Jersey. Married Ann Maria Jacobs (1808 to 1900).
* Daughters of the American Revolution, Lineage Book, Volume 11, page 224
** Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, William Henry Egle, Adolphus s. Dudley, Harry L. Huber, Rebecca H. Schively, J.J. Runk 1896. Source not seen except for snippets.
^ Birth per Philadelphia German Lutheran Records
^^ findagrave.com and buried at Harrisburg Cemetery
Continued - Known Children of George Christopher Gilbert (~1734) + Maria Salome Stoess (~1734)
(5). Jacob Gilbert (Joh. Jacob Gilbert) (2 July 1765) married 17 December 1793 at German Reformed Church of Philadelphia County to Rebecca Stielman, both single. (church record). Marriage and birth dates of children are from Phila. German Lutheran Records on CD by Colonial Roots. Children (incomplete) of Jacob Gilbert and Rebecca Shielman: (ia) to (iiia):
(ia). George Gilbert (8 December 1794).
(iia). Rebecca Gilbert (1 December 1796)
(iiia). Sara Gilbert (15 June 1800)
Continued – Children of Johannes Stoess (1700):
(V). Maria Margaretha Stoess (27 May 1740) - daughter of Johannes Stoess (1700). Married of 3 January 1758 Philadelphia, Pa. to Michael Schoch. (See Michael Schoch’s chapter for more detailing)
1740 May 27 – Lichtenau, Baden, Germany: Birth of Maria Margaretha Stossin. Father Hans Stoser, mother Catharina Stosser (courtesy of Mary Ann Schaefer, email 3 January 2016.)
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials 1502-1985, ancestry.com (57, 58)
1758 January 3 – Phila. German Lutheran: Marriages by Pastor Handschuch, from Book 1: “3 January 1758, Hans Michael Schoch and Margaretha Stoess(in). Witnesses: Jacob Stoess, Johann Friedrich Bach, Johannes Sommer, and others.”
“German Lutheran Church at Philadelphia Records” – St. Michaels and Zion records are combined, by Robert Hall and F. Edward Wright, 2004: From DCD106 Philadelphia German Church Records, Colonial Roots. Most St. Michaels entries are from this book.
1759 – St. Michaels Lutheran Church:
“Johann Michael Schoch,” 10 years in county, age 26, and rest unreadable. Following line is:
“Magdelena Schochin, 7 years in county, 1 child (number shared between Michael and Magdelena), and age 19. Adjacent to her name is “Stoess…_...Frankford.”
“Pennsylvania and New Jersey Church and Town Records 1708-1985,” on ancestry.com. These are original records of St. Michael’s Parish congregation from 1755.
Part Two – George Stoess (July 1707 to September 1780) – A Reconstruction
Spelling: Stoess, Stoss, and a German “Stoss” with two dots over the “o,” and Stouse
First name also “Jurg Stoess/Stoss” (Jurg = George), and Johannes “George” Stoss as noted in Philadelphia records. German birth/baptism records list only Georg Stoss.
Family records: None identified
Born: July 1707 Germany; date from Philadelphia church record; Baptism date is 24 July 1707 for Lichtenau, Baden, Germany Parish records; father was Georg Stoss and mother Barbara Stoss. A question exists if this father - Georg Stoss (Sr.) did come to America with his son.
Buried: 15 September 1780 at 73 years, 1 month, 3 weeks per St. Michaels Evan. Lutheran Church, Germantown.
Married 1st on 27 November 1731 to Anna Catharine Weiss in Lichtenau, Baden, Germany; married 2nd on 16 October 1750 Philadelphia County to Maria Salome Ottinger
Number of Children: Two unnamed from Philadelphia church records in 1759 and 1762. Additional children were apparently not alive by 1750/59 or so. These additional children were (1) Anna Barbara Stoss (1732), (2) Maria Magdalena Stoss (1733), (3) Anna Catharina Stoss (1735), (4). Johann Michael Stoss (19 September 1745).
Immigrated 1749; same ship as Michael Schoch. He appears as George Stoess Junior in the immigrant record. His father is Georges Stoess Senior, who disappears or dies after this. In 1780 and 1782 Northern Liberties (West), there are tax records for George Stous/Stouse, Senior and Junior – Blacksmith. George Stous, Senior appears to be Balter Stous and his son George Stous, Junior – blacksmith.
Brother is Johannes Stoess (~1700 to >1764), who immigrated 1751, member of same church, noted between 1757 and 1764.
Details for George Stoess (1707 to 1780) + Anna Catherina Wiess + Salome Ottinger
German Records
1707 July 24 –Lichtenau, Baden, Germany: Baptism date for George Stoss, father being George Stoss and mother Barbara Stoss.
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials, 1502-1985, ancestry.com (186;187)
(possibly) 1708 January 22 – Lichtenau, Baden: Baptism of Anna Catherina Wiess; father - Jost Weiss. Mother – Veronica Weiss.
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials, 1502-1985, ancestry.com (188;189)
1731 November 27 – Lichtenau, Baden: Marriage of George Stoss to Anna Catharina Weiss or Weiss(en). Father is Georg Stoss(en). In household is Jost Weiss(en).
1732 September 8 – Lichtenau, Baden: Birth of Anna Barbara Stoss; father – Georg Stoss; mother Anna Catharina Stoss. Unable to trace.
1733 October 27 – Lichtenau, Baden: Birth of Maria Magdalena Stoss; father Georg Stoss; mother Anna Catharina Stoss. Unable to trace.
1735 May 23 – Lichtenau, Baden: Birth of Anna Catharina Stoss; father Georg Stoss; mother Anna Catharina Stoss. Unable to trace.
Above 1731-1735 sources: Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials, 1502-1985, ancestry.com (above 3 daughters: 24;124;125;25, and 134;135;35 and 150;151;51)
1739 October 2 – Lichtenau, Baden, Germany: Birth of Christina Stoss(en), Father George Stoss(en) and mother Anna Catharina Stoss(en).
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials, 1502-1985, ancestry.com (48;49)
1745 September 19 – Lichtenau, Baden: Birth of Johann Michael Stoss; father – Georg Stoss; mother – Anna Catharina Stoss. Unable to trace.
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials, 1502-1985, ancestry.com (147;148)
Immigration Records for George Stoess (1707 to 1780)
1749 September 25: List of Foreigners Imported in the Ship Speedwell, Captain James Creagh, From Rotterdam. Qualified (for Oath of Allegiance) 25 September 1749: “Michael Schock,” Geo. Stoss, Senior and Junior, Hans Jacob Stoss. The lists places George Stoss, Sr. next to Jacob Stoss, and George Stoss, Jr. is further way.
Immigrants to Pennsylvania 1600’s-1800s, by Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc., CD #501)
1759 - Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985, on ancestry.com.
Philadelphia County, Pa. Records for George Stoess (1707 to 1780) and Family
1750 October 16 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Marriage of widower George Stoss and Salome Ottinger(e) (Reb.). Witnesses: Johannes Weddel, Jacob Schild, Jurg Becker, Antony Ehy, and Hans Jacob Stoss.
1752 November 20 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Marriage of Matthias Haase and Margaretha Jaecker(in). Witnesses: Jurg Stoss and Johannes Stoss.
1753 May 2 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Baptism of Jacob, of Jurg Stoss and Maria Salome, b. 2 May 1753, bapt. 6 May 1753. Sponsors: Anthony Eky, Godfried Diel, Maria Diel(in), and Margretha Haas(in).
1753 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Confirmation of Christina Stoss(in), daughter of Jurg. Stoss, age 13.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985, on ancestry.com.
1755 – St. Michaels Lutheran Church: Congregation – Jurg Stoss, in country 7 years, age 50
1756 – St. Michaels Lutheran Church: Congregation – Jurg Stoss.
1759 - St. Michaels Evan. Lutheran Church, Germantown, Philadelphia County: “Georg Stoess, in country 10 ½ years, age 52 ½, 2 children, and unreadable comment. This is key record suggesting only two children had survived by 1759. The 1762 listing repeats this.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985, on ancestry.com.
1759 - St. Michaels Evan. Lutheran Church, Germantown, Philadelphia County: (later list) Congregation included Georg Stoess, in country 11 years, age 53, 4 months, with unreadable comment.
1759 May 1 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Marriage of Johannes Westeberger and Christina Stoess(in). Witnesses: Daniel Dupice and wife Elenora, Georg Stoess and others.
1760 March 11 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Baptism of George, of Johannes Westeberger and wife Christina, b. 11 March 1760, bapt 11 May 1760. Sponsors: Georg Stoess and wife Maria Salome.
1762 - St. Michaels Evan. Lutheran Church, Germantown, Philadelphia County: Johann Georg Stoess, in country 13 years, 2 children, and comment unreadable. In another 1762 list has Georg Stoess and next listing is Jacob Stoess, no detailing.
1767 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Confirmation of “Jacob Stoes” “(son of Georg Stoss),” age 14.
(possibly here) 1775 February 2 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Baptism of Johannes, of Johannes Wagner and Elisabeth, b. 2 Feb. 1775, bapt. 7 May 1775. Sponsors: the grandparents Johannes Stoss and wife Salome.
Are the grandparents correctly named in this last passage?
1780 September 15 - St. Michaels Evan. Lutheran Church, Germantown, Philadelphia County: “Georg Stoss,” buried 15 September 1780, 73 years, 1 mouth, 3 weeks.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985, on ancestry.com.
Children of George Stoess and 1st wife Anna Catharina __, (I) to (III):
Warning: Church Records state George Stoess had 2 children, not 3.
(I). Christina Stoess (4 October 1739 to February 1773) and husband Johannes Westenberger (also, Westeberger and Westenbarger)
1739 October 2 – Lichtenau, Baden, Germany: Birth of Christina Stoss(en), Father George Stoss(en) and mother Anna Catharina Stoss(en).
Baden, Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, & Burials, 1502-1985, ancestry.com (48;49)
1753 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Confirmation of “Christina Stoss(in), daughter of Jurg. Stoss, age 13.”
1756 March 16 - Phila German Lutheran Church: Baptism of Johannes, Johannes Sommer and wife Anna Eva, b. 20 March 1756, bapt. 25 April 1756. Sponsors: Jacob Stoss and Christina Stoss(in).
1758 February 14 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Jacob, of Johannes Sommer and Anna Eva, b. 14 February 1758, bapt. 27 March 1758. Sponsors: Johann Jacob Stosser and Christina Stoess(in).
1758 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Christina Stoes(in) age 19, in country 9 years, (appears to be) dau. of George, next to Christina Stoes(in) 22, in country 6 years, (appears to be) dau. of Johan
1758 May 6 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Baptism of Jacob of Jacob Shutt and Catharine, b. 6 May 1758, bapt. 28 May 1758. Sponsors: Jacob Stoess and Christina Stoess(in), both single.
1759 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Confirmation – Johannes Westeberger, age 23.
1759 May 1 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Marriage of Johannes Westeberger and Christina Stoess(in). Witnesses: Daniel Dupice and wife Eleonora, Georg Stoess and others.
1760 May 11 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Birth of Georg, of Johannes Westeberger and wife Christina, b. 11 March 1760, bapt. 11 May 1760. Sponsors: Georg Stoess and wife Maria Salome.
1762 January 4 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Birth of Johannes (twin), Johannes Westeberger and Christina, b. 4 January 1762, bapt. 6 January 1762. Sponsors: Johannes Leher and wife Elisabeth.
1762 January 4 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Birth of Margaretha (twin), b. 4 January 1762, bapt. 6 January 1762, same parents, Sponsors: Matthaeus Kappler and wife Margaretha.
1765 June 28 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Birth of Anna Margretha, of Johann Westenberger and wife Christina, b. 28 June 1765, bapt. 14 July 1765. Sponsors: Matthia Gober and wife Anna Margretha.
1768 June 24 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Baptism of Jacob, of Johannes Westeberger and wife Christina, b. 24 June 1768, bapt. 28 July 1768. Sponsors: Jacob Stoss and Agnes Sahler(in), both single.
1773 February 15 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Burial of Christina Westenberg(in), wife of Johannes Westenberg, b. 4 October 1739 at Mok_shaff? In the county of Gau__, daughter of Johan George Stoss and wife Anna Catharina. Godparents were Georg Zimmer from Mainpert_hohers(?) and Christina Mallo(in). Immigrated in 1750 with her father, confirmed here in by Pastor Handschuch. She married Johannes Westenberg (Ref). Had 6 children whom 3 survive (“+ ½ page obit” per book, not recorded). Useful birth date confirms German record.
1774 December 15 – Phila. German Luthernan Church: Marriage of Joh. Westenberger - widower and Barbara Schimdt, single. Witness: Christ. Derdeks?
1779, 1789 Passyunk, Philadelphia County tax: John Westenberger/Westeberger.
1817 October 10 – Township of Passyunk, Philadelphia County: Will of John Westenbarger, Township of Passyunk, County of Philadelphia. Son Christian to work and occupy plantation whereon I now live during my wife’s life and after her decease, plantation to be valued and if none of my children shall take it, then to be sold and money to my children: George Westenbarger, John Westenbarger, Jacob Westenbarger, Christian Westenbarger. Margaret Devort and the three children of my daughter Christiana, deceased, when of age. Exec - sons George Westenbarger, John Westenbarger. Witnesses: Martin Kockersperger, Michael Speel, Martin Kockersperger, deceased, his son Marin Kockersperger, Jr. of Kingsessing Township, Inn Keeper, affd. Entered 18 November 1822, (7/568).
Pennsylvania Wills 1682-1834, DCD, Colonial Roots
Children of Christina Stoess and husband John Westenberger (various spellings)
Births, per German Lutheran Church Philadelphia records (1) to (7):
(1). George Westenberger (11 March 1760)
1789 April 7 – First Reformed Church of Philadelphia: Marriage of George Westenberger to Elizabeth Laer.
(2). John Westenberger (4 January 1762) twin
1785 March 19 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Marriage of Johann Westenberger and Salome Leibbrand(in). Church records record one birth with wife Salome and thereafter with wife Sara or Sarah. Children (incomplete) per Phil. Germ. Luth. Church: (i) Hanna Westenberger (26 February 1786), (ii). Maria Westenberger (25 July 1787), (iii) Johann Westenberger (24 August 1788), (iv) Elizabeth Westenberger (29 September 1791), (v) George Westenberger (22 November 1792), (vi) Joseph Westenberger (22 May 1794),
(3). Margareta Westenberger (4 January 1762 to 16 July 1762 per Phila .Ger. Luth. Church) twin.
(4). Margaret (Anna Margretha) Westenberger (28 June 1765) married __ Devort
(5). Jacob Westenberger (24 June 1768)
1793 May 23 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Marriage of Jacob Westenberger and Elizabeth Lubrand. Children per Phila. German Luth. Church: (i). Elisabeth Westenberger (5 October 1794), (ii). Margareta Westenberger (1 January 1796), (iii) Anna Maria Westenberger (15 November 1797) and (iv) Anna Westenberger (12 December 1799)
Children of John Westenberger and 2nd wife Barbara Schimdt:
(6). Christiana or Christine Westenberger (29 August 1775 to <1817) married in 1798 Philadelphia County to John Jacob Schneider. Three children.
1798 November 4 – Philadelphia German Lutheran Church: Marriage of Johann Jacob Schneider (of Benedict and Philippina Schneider) and Christina Westenberger (of Johann and Barbara Westenberger, both single of Philadelphia County. Witnesses: Johann Henrich Worshan and Christian Bing?
(7). Christian Westenberger (2 August 1781)
Continuation of Possible Children of George Stoess
with 2nd wife Maria Salome Ottinger
(II). Jacob Stoess (2 May 1753), son of George Stoess “I.” He’s difficult to trace after 1767.
1753 May 2 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Baptism of Jacob, of Jurg Stoss and Maria Salome, b. 2 May 1753, bapt. 6 May 1753. Sponsors: Anthony Eky, Godfried Diel, Maria Diel(in), and Margretha Haas(in).
1767 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Confirmation of “Jacob Stoes” “(son of Georg Stoss),” age 14.
Part Three – Balthasar Stauss (Stouse) of Northern Liberties, Philadelphia County, Pa.
A Reconstruction
Overview of Balthasar Stauss/Balthasar Stouse (1711 to 1782)
+ Anna Maria Bunter.
Balthasar Stauss (28 October 1711 to burial 11 August 1782 – church record) was a Deacon of the St. Michaels Lutheran Church, Philadelphia County, where he had many records. His immigration record has not been found, but the year is ~1746 according the St. Michael’s Church – Philadelphia records. He married about 1739 to Anna Maria Bunter (her burial 4 January 1780 per Phila. Ger. Luth. Church). They lived in Northern Liberties. Their earliest Philadelphia County church record was 16 August 1752 with the baptism of Jurg Henrich Horn and his wife Cathrina.
Relationship between Stauss and Stoess families, if any, is not known. St. Michael’s records show no intermixing with the Stoess families. His surname is recorded in St. Michael’s German Lutheran Church as Stauss but Stouse becomes more common in later years. 1780 and 1782 Northern Liberties (West) tax records, if correctly interpreted, Balter is George Stouse, Senior. Next to him on both records is his son George Stouse, Junior – blacksmith. Reason for “George, Senior” is not clear, as church records never refer to him as George (Balthasar) Stauss. No family records have been identified.
Details about Balthasar Stauss or Stouse (1710/11 to 1782)
And wife Anna Maria Bunther (1711 to 1780)
German Records
(likely) 1710 October 19 – Evangelisch (Parish), Ensingen (town), Neckarkreis (District), Wuerttemberg: Christening of Balthaser Stauss. Father’s name – Michel Stauss. Mother – Margaretha.
Deutschland Geburten und Taufen 1558-1898 database, found on familysearch.org. Source – FHL microfilm 1,184,592.
1743 November 1 – Boilschweil, Baden, Germany: Christening of Joannes Georg Staus. Father – Balthasar Staus, Mother – Anna Maria Bunther.
Deutschland Gebuten und Taufen, 1558-1898, familysearch online. FHL microfilm 865,630
Immigration Records for Balthasar Stauss or Stouse (1710/11 to 1782)
And wife Anna Maria Bunther (1711 to 1780)
~1746 – Immigration date: Balter and three of his children – Joseph, George, and Catharine stated they came to this county on this date.
Philadelphia County, Pa. Records for Balthasar Stauss or Stouse (1710/11 to 1782)
And wife Anna Maria Bunther (1711 to 1780)
1752 August 16 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Jurg Henrich, of Hans Jurg Horn and wife Cathrina, b. 16 August 1752, bapt. The same day. Sponsors: Balthes Stauss and wife, Maria Rhein(in) (single, and Henrich Dietz (single).
1754 September 16 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Joseph, of Henrich Klemmere and wife Ann, b. 16 September 1754, bapt. 21 September 1754. Sponsors: Joseph Stauss and Anna Maria Stauss(in).
1757 – St. Michaels Church, Philadelphia: Confirmation of Balt__ Staus_, no age, and Anna Maria __, age 40. Both combined in country 11 years. 8 children.
1758 St. Michaels Congregation Philadelphia: Balthasar Stauss age 48, and Ann Maria Stauss, age 47, both in county 12 years, and have 8 children.
1767 – Philadelphia County, Northern Liberties West tax: Balsar Stouse, Lab., Dwelling 9.0.0 and rent to Thomas Borne 2.0.0; also under Isaac Norris Estate. Balsar Stose 15.0.0.
1771 November 14 – Phila German Luthernan Church: Georg Stauss - son of Balthasar Stauss married 14 November 1771 to Ester Hermann(in), stepdaughter of Pat Robin at the Phila. German Lutheran Church.
1774 – North Liberties - West, Philadelphia County: George Stouse, no tax listed. Two entries away from Baltus Stouss.
1779 – West Liberties, Philadelphia County: George Stouss, d., tax 2; next to Baltus Stous, tax 10.
1780 January 4 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Burial of Anna Maria Stauss(in), Age 69 years.
(possibly) 1780 Northern Liberties – West, Philadelphia County: George Stouse, Senr, 12000, tax 33 - -; next to him is George Stouse, Junr., 2400, 6.12 –, a second listing for another tax shows George Stous, Sen next to George Stous, Jun, B. Smith. This is not an alphabetical listing. Balter Stouse appears to be George Stouse, Sr. in this listing.
Pennsylvania Tax and Exoneration 1768-1801, ancestry.com; from Pa. Historical and Museum Commission.
(possibly) 1782 Northern Liberties: George Stouse, Senr, Dwelling…valuation 250 pounds; next to him is George Stouse, Smith,…50 pounds.
Pennsylvania Tax and Exoneration 1768-1801, ancestry.com.
1782 August 11 – Phila. German Lutheran: Buried 11 August 1782, Balthasar Stauss, b. 28 October 1711 in Wurttemberg territory.” Birth date listed here appears wrong. Even earlier church records suggest 1710.
1782 May 2 – Philadelphia County: Will of Baltas Stause, N. Liberties, Philadelphia County, Labourer. Signed 2 May 1782. Children: Franciscus Josephus, George, Daniel, Catherine (wife of Johan Itittzell), Sophia (wife of Lewis Prahl), Mary (wife of Levis Weissinger), Sarah (wife of __ in North Carolina), Susanna (wife of _). Children absent and in different parts of the world. Exec. Zadarias Enareas. Witnesses; Peter Thomason, Peter Thomson, Jr., Jacob Supian. Proved 22 August 1782. (Rec. p. 169)
Philadelphia Wills 1777-1790, Vol. 7, no author, 1895
1784 September 8 – Philadelphia: Zacharias Endress, of Northern Liberties, executor for Balter Stouss, laborer, deceased, assigned for 800 pounds money of Pennsylvania to George Stouss, blacksmith, of same place, a certain brick messuage or tenement and lot situated on the west side of 3rd Street from the Delaware River in Northern Liberties, containing 25 feet north/south, 201 feet (distance varies) east/west bounded northward by the proprietaries ground, west by the ground and by the late Conrad Kiehmle, south by Wood Street, and eastward by 3rd Street aforesaid. This is subject to a yearly rent of 2 pounds unto to Thomas Bourne. This was granted by indenture unto Balter Strouss and his heirs on 7 January 1763 by Thomas Bourne of The City of Philadelphia, Merchant and Margaret his wife. Signed: Zacharias Endress. Witnesses: William Rush, Rich’d? Whitehead. Entered 10 September 1784. (Deed Book 11/333). On the next day, 9 September 1784, George Stouss (his son) and wife Ester sold it for 1100 pounds money. (DB 11/335)
Children of Balthasar Stauss (1711 to 1782) + Anna Maria: (1) to (VIII):
(I). Dr. Joseph Stauss (Franciscus Joseph Stauss) (~1740)
1754 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Franciscus Joseph Stauss, confirmation in 1754, age 14. “Son of Deacon Baltes Stauss”)
1754 September 16 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Birth of Henrich Klemmere and wife Anna, b. 16 September 1754, bapt 21 September 1754. Sponsors: Joseph Stauss and Anna Maria Stauss(in).
1757- St. Michaels Congregation, Phila German Lutheran: Franz Joseph Stauss, age 17
1758 - St. Michaels Congregation, Phila German Lutheran: Franz Joseph Stauss, age 18, in country 12 years. Next to sister Anna Catharina Johanna Stauss, in county 12, age 17.
1761 - St. Michaels Congregation, Phila German Lutheran: Josephus Stauss, in country 14.5, age 21.
1812 February 29 – Northern Liberties, Phila. Co: Will of John Weaver, of Northern Liberties, Phila. Co., physician. Provides for wife Anna Maria. To bro. Conrad Weaver. To Nephew Dr. Joseph Stouse. At wife’s death property to be sold, proceeds to children of Wife’s sister Ester Stouse. To two sons of late sister Barbara Luther, namely: Dr. John Luther and Martin Luther. To four children of late sister Catharine Leester, John the only one named. To sister Elizabeth Kreig. To Conrad Weaver, Jr. son of bro. Conrad and to his other children. Execs: Wife Anna Maria, friend John Bender, lumber merchant and nephews Dr. John Luther and Dr. Joseph Stouse. Wit: Joseph Delaphaine, Frederick Fricke, John Smith – Taylor. Probated 11 October 1813. (5/86)
Pennsylvania Wills 1682-1834, DCD209, Colonial Roots.
1817 December 9 – Northern Liberties, Phila. Co. Will of Anna Maria Weaver, of Northern Liberties, widow. To Anna Maria Stephens, daughter of Samuel Stephens, and my niece Catharine, his wife. Nephew, Dr. Joseph Stouse, to have charge of education of said Anna Maria Stephens during minority. To Sarah Harman Stephens, and Elizabeth Weaver Stephens, sisters of said Anna Maria. To sister, Hester Stouse. To nephew, Dr. Joseph Stouse. To nieces, Ann Maria Chambers and Catharine Stephens, wife of Samuel Stephens. Legacy for education children of Samuel Stephens, born of the body of his present wife, Catharine Stephens. To Peter Knepley, the unexpired term of service of Magdelen Mller, my servant. Residue to Joseph, Daniel, Mary and Catharine, children of sister, Hester Stouse. Execs: Nephew, Joseph Stouse, M.D. of N. L., and Peter Knepley, of Phila., merchant. Wit: Andrew Brodie, Frederick Wolbert. Probated 31 December 1817 (6/546)
1820 December 18 – Northern Liberties, Phila. Co: Will of Sarah Prahl, township of Northern Liberties, Phila Co. Spinster, Sister Elizabeth Wilson, wife of Peter Wilson all my estate including that devised to me by my brother Lewis Prahl, decd, and from estate of Joseph Stouse who died in New Providence. Exec: Sister Elizabeth Wilson. Witnesses – Joseph Stouse, Frederick Wolbert. Probated 1 August 1822 (7/513).
(II). Catharine Stauss (Anna Catharina Stauss) ~1741 married John Hittzell.
1754 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Anna Catharina Stauss, confirmation, age 13 in (3). 1758 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: Birth of Catharina Philippina, of Simon Herrmann and Margaretha, b. 21 Dec. 1758, bapt. 21 January 1759. Sponsors: Philipp Arnd and Catharina Stauss(in), both single.
1758 December 21 – Phil. German Lutheran Church: Birth of Catharina Philippina, of Simon Herrmann and Margaretha, b. 21 Dec. 1758, bapt. 21 January 1759. Sponsors: Philipp Arnd and Catharina Stauss(in), both single.
1782 May 2 – Philadelphia County: Will of Baltas Stause, N. Liberties, Philadelphia County, Labourer. Signed 2 May 1782. Children: Franciscus Josephus, George, Daniel, Catharine (wife of Johan Hittzell), Sophia (wife of Lewis Prahl), Mary (wife of Levis Weissinger), Sarah (wife of __ in North Carolina), Susanna (wife of _). Children absent and in different parts of the world. Exec. Zadarias Enareas. Witnesses; Peter Thomason, Peter Thomson, Jr., Jacob Supian. Proved 22 August 1782. (Rec. p. 169)
Philadelphia Wills 1777-1790, Vol. 7, no author, 1895
(III). Sophia Margaretha Stauss (~1745) who married Lewis Prahl.
1761 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Sophia Margaretha Stauss (~1745), daughter of Balthas Stauss. Confirmation 1761 at age 16.
1779, 1782, 1788, 1789 – Northern Liberties tax: Lewis Prahl, (black)smith.
1782 May 2 – Philadelphia County: Will of Baltas Stause, N. Liberties, Philadelphia County mentioned daughter Sophia Stause, wife of Lewis Prahl.
1805 February 1 – Philadelphia County: Will of Lewis Prahl, Northern Liberties, City of Philadelphia. Whitesmith. All estate of wife Sophia Prahl. Children:; Lewis Prahl, Sarah Prahl, Elizabeth Prahl, and Samuel Prahl. Witnesses: Thomas Barnes, Junr., Robert Whitehead, Benjamin Brown. Entered 14 April 1808, (2/288)
Pennsylvania Wills 1682-1834, DCD209, Colonial Roots
1815 August 19 – Philadelphia County: Will of Sophia Prahl, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, widow. To my children Sarah Prahl, Elizabeth Wilson, Samuel Prahl. Executrix: Said daughter Sarah Prahl. Witnesses: Jacob Sheble, Jr., Joseph Morchane. Entered 15 January 1817 (6/385).
Children of Sophia Stouse and Lewis Prahl per will
(1). Lewis Prahl “II”
(2). Sarah Prahl
1820 December 18 – Northern Liberties, Phila. Co: Will of Sarah Prahl, township of Northern Liberties, Phila Co. Spinster, Sister Elizabeth Wilson, wife of Peter Wilson all my estate including that devised to me by my brother Lewis Prahl, decd, and from estate of Joseph Stouse who died in New Providence. Exec: Sister Elizabeth Wilson. Witnesses – Joseph Stouse, Frederick Wolbert. Probated 1 August 1822 (7/513).
(3). Elizabeth Prahl married Peter Wilson.
(4). Samuel Prahl
(IV). Mary Stauss (Maria Stauss) ~1747 to 1790 who married Melchior Weissinger
1766 March 4 – Phil. German Lutheran Church: Birth of Franciscus Joseph, of Melchior Weissinger and wife Maria, b. 4 March 1766, bapt. 11 March 1766; the child died. Sponsors: Balthas. Staus and wife.
1767 November 6 – Phil. German Lutheran Church: Birth of Maria Barbara, of Melchior Weissinger and wife Maria, b. 6 November 1767, bapt 8 November 1767. Sponsors: Balthas Stauss and wife Maria
1769 August 8 – Phil. German Lutheran Church: Birth of Anna Catharin of Melchior Weissinger and wife Maria, 6. August 1769, bapt. 20 August 1769. Sponsors: Balthas. Stauss and wife Maria.
1772 January 15 - Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Sara. Of Melchior Weissinger and wife Maria, b. 15 January 1772, bapt. 2 February 1772. Sponsors: Balthasar Stauss and wife.
1773 December 8 – Phila German Lutheran Church: birth of Susanna, of Melchior Weissinger and wife Maria, b. 8 December 1773, bapt. 15 January 1774. Sponsors: Balthasar Stauss and wife Maria.
1775 September 23 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Anna Catharina of Melcher Weissinger and Maria, b. 23 September 1775, bapt. 21 October 1775. Sponsors: Balthasar Staus and wife Maria.
1777 December 18 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Rebecca, of Melchior Weissinger and wife Maria, b. 18 December 1777, bapt. 30 August 1778. Sponsors: Balth. Staus and wife Maria.
1780 January 31 – Phila German Lutheran Church: birth of Michael, of Melchior Weissinger and Maria, b. 31 January 1780, bapt. 20 June 1780. Sponsor: Balthas. Staus.
1782 May 2 – Philadelphia County: Will of Baltas Stause, N. Liberties, Philadelphia County, mentioned daughter Mary Stause who married Lewis Weissinger.
1790 May 9 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Buried 9 May 1790, daughter of Balthasar Stauss and wife Maria. She married Mechior Weissinger. Seven children survive. age 43 years.
Phila German Lutheran Church
Known Children of Melchior Weissinger + Maria Stoess, (1) to (8):
(1). Franciscus Joseph Weissinger (4 March 1766)
(2). Maria Barbara Weissinger (6 November 1767)
(3). Anna Catharine Weissinger (6 August 1769)
(4). Sara Weissinger (15 January 1772)
(5). Susana Weissinger (8 December 1773)
(6). Anna Catharine Weissinger (23 October 1775)
(7). Rebecca Weissinger (18 December 1777)
(8). Michael Weissinger (31 January 1780)
(V). George Stauss or Stouse (baptiszed 1 November 1743 Boilschweil, Baden, Germany to 1796 Philadelphia County, Pa.). “Johann “Georg” Stauss,” son of Balthas Stauss, had his confirmation 1761 at “age about 18.” Georg Stauss - son of Balthasar Stauss married 14 November 1771 to Ester or Hester Hermann(in), stepdaughter of Pat Robin at the Phila. German Lutheran Church.
Details for George Stouse, Blacksmith (~1743 to 1796)
1743 November 1 – Boilschweil, Baden, Germany: Christening of Joannes Georg Staus. Father – Balthasar Staus, Mother – Anna Maria Bunther.
Deutschland Gebuten und Taufen, 1558-1898, familysearch online. FHL microfilm 865,630
1761 – Philadelphia German Lutheran Church: Confirmation of Johann Georg Stauss (son of Balthas), Stauss, age about 18.
1763 St. Michaels Church, Philadelphia: confirmation of John George Stauss(in), in this land 16 years and age 20 and Margarthe Stauss(in), no details.
1769 August 18 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Joh. George of Johann Steltzel? And wife Catharina Johanna. Baptized 3 September 1769. Sponsors: John. Georg Stauss, single, and Mary Stauss(in) (the grandmother).
1771 November 14 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Marriage of Georg Stauss – son of Balthasar Stauss, 14 November 1771 to Ester Hermann(in), stepdaughter of Pat Robin at the Phila. German Lutheran Church.
1772 August 16 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Joseph, of Georg Stauss and wife Ester, b. 16 August 1772, bapt. 30 August 1772. Sponsors: Paul Cober and wife.
1773 October 27 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Anna Maria, of Georg Staus and wife Ester, b. 27 October 1773, bapt. 14 November 1773. Sponsors: Mr. Paul Kober and wife Anna Barbara.
1774 Northern Liberties – West tax: George Stouse; next to him is Baltzer Stouse
1775 December 11 – Phila German Lutheran Church: birth of Joh. Georg Staus, George Staus and Ester, b. 11 December 1775, bapt. 25 December 1775. Sponsors: Paul Cober and wife (name not given).
(probably here) 1777-1780 Philadelphia and Liberties: George Stouse 6.0.0, fined for non-attendance at Capt. Leghner’s Company.
* Pennsylvania Archives, Series 3, Volume 5, Samuel Hazard, John Blair Linn, William Henry, 1896, State of the Accounts of the County Lieutenants during War of the Revolution 1777-1789. Found online at Pennsylvania Archives and Google Books.
1778 May 14 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Ester, of Georg Staus and Ester Dorothea, b. 14 May 1778, bapt. 17 April 1778. (Sponsors not given.)
1779 Northern Liberties: George Stouse – Smith. House and lot 130, personal 40.
1780 Northern Liberties – West: George Stous, Smith, 2200, tax 39.12.
1780 August 20 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Joh. Daniel, of Georg Stauss and Ester, b. 29 August 1780, bapt. 10 September 1780. Sponsors: Paul Kober and wife Barbara.
1781 Northern Liberties – West: George Stous, Senr. Next to him is George Stous, Junior, B. Smith.
Pennsylvania Tax and Exoneration 1768-1801, ancestry.com.
1782 Northern Liberties: George Stouse, Senr, Dwelling…valuation 250 pounds; next to him is George Stouse, Smith,…50 pounds.
Pennsylvania Tax and Exoneration 1768-1801, ancestry.com.
1784 January 24 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Anna Catharina, of Georg Stauss and Ester, b. 24 January 1784, bapt. 1 Feb. 1784. Sponsors: Paul Cober and wife Barb.
1785 Northern Liberties: George Stouse, 1 in East and 1 in West N. Liberties
1788 August 27 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Birth of Johann Paul, of Gerog Stauss and wife Ester, b. 27 August 1788, bapt. 7 September 1788. Sponsors: Paul Kober and wife Barbara.
1788 and 1789 Northern Liberties- East: George Stouse, Smith.
1790 US Census of Northern Liberties: George Stauss, 1 male 16+, 2 males <16, 5 females
1796 July 20 – Philadelphia County: Will of George Stouse, N. Liberties and Philadelphia County. Blacksmith. Signed 20 July 1796. Wife – Hester. Children – Joseph, Maria, George, Hester, Daniel, Catherine. Exec – wife Hester, and son Joseph Stouse. Witnesses – Servic Prahl and John Ullma. Proved 26 November 1798. (Record, p. 71)
Philadelphia Wills 1790-1802, Volume 8, no author, 1896.
1798 Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania US Direct Tax: Hester Stouse, owner of property.
1812 February 29 – Northern Liberties, Phila. Co: Will of John Weaver, of Northern Liberties, Phila. Co., physician. Provides for wife Anna Maria. To bro. Conrad Weaver. To Nephew Dr. Joseph Stouse. At wife’s death property to be sold, proceeds to children of Wife’s sister Ester Stouse. To two sons of late sister Barbara Luther, namely: Dr. John Luther and Martin Luther. To four children of late sister Catharine Lester, John the only one named. To sister Elizabeth Kreig. To Conrad Weaver, Jr. son of bro. Conrad and to his other children. Execs: Wife Anna Maria, friend John Bender, lumber merchant and nephews Dr. John Ljther and Dr. Joseph Stouse. Wit: Joseph Delaphaine, Frederick Fricke, John Smith – Taylor. Probated 11 October 1813. (5/86)
Pennsylvania Wills 1682-1834, DCD209, Colonial Roots.
1817 December 9 – Northern Liberties, Phila. Co. Will of Anna Maria Weaver, of Northern Liberties, widow. To Anna Maria Stephens, daughter of Samuel Stephens, and my niece Catharine, his wife. Nephew, Dr. Joseph Stouse, to have charge of education of said Anna Maria Stephens during minority. To Sarah Harman Stephens, and Elizabeth Weaver Stephens, sisters of said Anna Maria. To sister, Hester Stouse. To nephew, Dr. Joseph Stouse. To nieces, Ann Maria Chambers and Catharine Stephens, wife of Samuel Stephens. Legacy for education children of Samuel Stephens, born of the body of his present wife, Catharine Stephens. To Peter Knepley, the unexpired term of service of Magdelen Mller, my servant. Residue to Joseph, Daniel, Mary and Catharine, children of sister, Hester Stouse. Execs: Nephew, Joseph Stouse, M.D. of N. L., and Peter Knepley, of Phila., merchant. Wit: Andrew Brodie, Frederick Wolbert. Probated 31 December 1817 (6/546)
Children of George Stauss + Hester/Ester Dorothea Hermann
Birth dates per Phila. German Lutheran Church records
(1). (Franciscas) Joseph Stauss/Stouse (16 August 1772)
(2). Anna Maria “Mary” Stauss/Stouse (27 October 1773)
(3). Joh. George Stauss/Stouse (11 December 1775)
(4). Ester Stauss/Stouse (14 May 1778)
(5). (Joh.) Daniel Stauss (29 August 1780)
(6). Anna Catharina “Catherine” Stauss (24 January 1784)
(7). Johann Paul Stauss (27 August 1788)
(VI). Daniel Stauss
1774 March 6 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Marriage 6 March 1774 of Anthon Billig and Catharine Haupt(in) (dau. of Samuel Haupt), both single. Witnesses: Daniel Stauss, Henrich Kurtz and Daniel Bennevil.
(VII). Sarah Elisabeth Stauss/Stouse (10 February 1755) who married __.
1755 February 10 – Phila. German Lutheran Church: “Sarah Elisabeth, of Balthes Stauss and wife Anna Maria, b. 10 Feb. 1755, bapt. 28 March 1755. Sponsor: Sarah Elizabeth Mahn(in).”
1771 December 1 – Phila German Lutheran Church: Marriage 1 December 1771, Andrew Carr (a corporal with the 21th Regiment) and Susanna Staus (dau. of Balthas Staus, by her parents consent.).
1782 May 2 – Philadelphia County: Will of Baltas Stause, N. Liberties, Philadelphia County mentioned Sarah, wife of __ in North Carolina.
(VIII). Susanna Stouse who married __.
1782 May 2 – Philadelphia County: Will of Baltas Stause, N. Liberties, Philadelphia County mentioned daughter - Susanna, wife of __.
Not Understood: Stoess amd Stauss
1785 Northern Liberties: George Stouse. There are two George Stouse; one in East and one in West Northern Liberties.
1798 Philadelphia County tax: Jacob Stoss tax 3.70.
1800 US Census of Philadelphia County, Northern Liberties -East: Mary Stouse, 1 male 16-25, 1 female 45+