George Brosius married Anna Catherine Simon in Herron-Sulzbach, Germany. The family left their home in the Rhein-pfalz for Holland and the new world on the ship, "Lydia". They arrived in the port of Philadelphia on September 27, 1740. Johan George also took Oaths of Allegiance on the same day. To his signature, he printed the initials JB, as his seal. It is unknown how long the Brosius Family stayed in Philadelphia, Pa., but by 1743, the family was living in the Tulpehocken area. There were 205 acres of land, patented to him in 1750. The family joined the western edge of the present day Rehrersburg, Berks Co., Pa. George Brosius was one of the original members of the Christ Tulpehocken Church, and appeared in the church rolls of 1743-46. The family settled in the area, known as the Mano rof Andulhea, which was a land grant to Thomas and Richard Penn.

Sources:
1) "Weyerbach 1737 and Herron-Sulzbach 1627"
2) "The Klingers", Pgs. 320-321
3) LDS #469840, #489840, #493257
4) "The Trautman/Troutman Family History", Vol 2, Pg. 175

Immigrant's surname: BROSIUS
Immigrant's given name(s): Johannes George
Ship name: Lydia
U.S. arrival date: 27 SEP 1740
Port: Philadelphia, PA
Place of origin: Weierbach, Rhineland-Pfalz
Source: LDS Records

Notes for Johan George Brosius: This name was supplied by Jeffrey Bassett, 520 Salceda Dr., Mundelein, IL 60060 and Dave Becker through LDS Records. Helen P. Bowman, 2516 Eastbrook Blvd., WinterPark, FL.32792 supplied children's names and dates for Jacob and Peter. CHRISTENED: Feb 10, 1694 in Weierbach. BURIED: possibly Altalaha Church Cemetary in Rehrersburg, PA. IMMIGRATED: at age 42 with his wife and his children including step-son, George Daniel Svhneider, Abraham Jacob and step-daughter, Amalia Juliana, arrived in Philadelphia on the ship "Lydia" on Sept 27, 1740, from Rotterdam. He signed the passenger lists, and applied his seal, "J.B.", to his signature. That Johan George was the only Brosius signature on the list, is an indication that his sons were under the age of fourteen, the age at which full fare was required for passage. PLACE OF ORIGIN: Weierbach, Rhineland-Pfalz NATURALIZED: He was naturalized on March 8, 1742 in Lancaster, PA. Berks was not formed until 1752 .George was one of the original members of the Christ Tulpehocken Church. His name was on the first list, for the years of 1742-46. The family settled in the area known as "The Manor of Adulhea", granted to Richard Penn. The "Manor" was part of the Tulpehocken settlement of what would become Berks Co. A Land grant of 205 acres was patented to Hans George Brosius, dated Dec 5, 1750. This property lay west of the present village of Rehrersburg, Tulpehocken Twp. adjoining the Altalaha Church property. The neighboring township of Bethel was to the north at the base of the Blue Mountains. The Tulpehocken tax lists of 1752-56 included the names of George Brosius and two married sons.In 1764, George and wife Catherine deeded their property in Tulpehocken Twp. to Sebastian Brosius. In 1765, Sebastian Brosius,, deeded 60 square rod of this property to the German Lutheran Congregation in Altalaha. He may be buried at Altalaha Church Cemetary. PA Genealogical Magazine, Brosius-Schneider Families of Berks & Northumberland Counties by Lucille Procious John George Brosius and wife are sponsors at a baptism. for John George Schneider, son of Heinrich Adam Schneider, baptized. March 31, 1752 Dr. Joseph Meiser's family outline states that Johan had a second wife, Anna, widow of Abraham died 1723/24. Adult Christening: February 10, 1693/94, Weierbach, Herren Sulzbach, Rhineland, Germany. Burial: Rehrersburg, PA (Altalaha Church Cemetary).

Notes:
Johannes George Brosius arrived in America with his wife (Anna Catharina Simon, widow of Abraham Schneider), step-children and children. He was naturalized in Lancaster County on 8 March 1742. He lived on a tract of land known as the "Manor of Adulhea" which was part of the Tulpehocken Settlement of what would become Berks County. He was an original member of the Christ's Tulpehocken Church. .Johannnes George had two known sons, Sebastian and Johannes Nicholas,both of whom eventually settled in Northumberland County, PA (in the section known as the Mahantonga Valley).

Submitted by: Dave Becker
Email address: benhur@pond.com
Address: 1821 North Hills Dr.
Apt. # 30
Norristown, PA 19401

Local History: Chapters XXVII - XXXII: TOWNSHIP HISTORIES. Bell's
History of Northumberland Co PA
The triennial assessment of 1814, the first after the organization of Little Mahanoy township, shows the following resident taxables: Nicholas Brosius, John Boyer, John Dunkelberger, Frederick Dunkelberger, Christopher Dunkelberger, Philip Dunkelberger, Christopher Dunkelberger Jr., John Derr, Lawrence Derr, Michael Diehl, Michael Derk, Abraham Drumheller, Leonard Ferster, John Ferster, John Fagely, Conrad Feger, Daniel Fagely, George Fisher, Daniel Gottschall, Jacob Grinsinger, Abraham Holshue, John Haas, William Haas, George Hornberger, George Hornberger Jr., Henry Haupt, Philip Henninger, George Hensyl, Godfrey Kremer, Leonard Kerstetter, Henry Kobel, Jacob Loas, John Lynn, Peter Maurer, Philip Maurer, Abraham Rothermel, Conrad Raker, Henry Reed, John Swinehart, George Strausser, Nichola sStrausser, Samuel Strausser, Adam Sligh, Jacob Shaffer, Moses Vail.

• Married: 31 Oct 1724 in Weierbach, Birkenfeld, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
• Change Date: 2 Dec 2010

1. John Abraham Brosius b: 10 Jun 1722 in Zweibrucken, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
2. Sebastian Brosius b: 1729 in Weierbach, Birkenfeld, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
3. John Nicholas Brosius b: 1731 in Germany
4. Jacob Brosius b: 1732 in Weierbach, Birkenfeld, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
5. Maria Elizabeth Brosius b: 1733 in Weierbach, Birkenfeld, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
6. Peter Brosius b: 1734 in Weierbach, Birkenfeld, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

1. Abbrev: Hetrick Family History of Sandusky County, Ohio
   Title: Hetrick Family History of Sandusky County, Ohio
   Author: Frieda (Hetrick) Ried, compiler
   Publication: Second Edition; Engler Printing, Fremont, Ohio, May 2004
   Note:
   Her primary sources were Himmel's Church Baptismal Records, Rebuck, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Himmel's Church Records. Wilma Hetrick Koelling - Hetrick file, Crawford County, Pennsylvania Library. Himmel's Church- List of Members reporting for Confession and Holy Supper by year. Northumberland County Abstracts of Vital Records. LDS Films. Reeds Church, Berks County, Pennsylvania (Compiled in 1745). Alfred Smith, Abstract of Wills and Administration, Berks County, Pennsylvania 1752-1798,
   Page: page 10
2. Abbrev: Hetrick Family History of Sandusky County, Ohio
   Title: Hetrick Family History of Sandusky County, Ohio
   Author: Frieda (Hetrick) Ried, compiler
   Publication: Second Edition; Engler Printing, Fremont, Ohio, May 2004
   Note:
   Her primary sources were Himmel's Church Baptismal Records, Rebuck, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Himmel's Church Records. Wilma Hetrick Koelling - Hetrick file, Crawford County, Pennsylvania Library. Himmel's Church- List of Members reporting for Confession and Holy Supper by year. Northumberland County Abstracts of Vital Records. LDS Films. Reeds Church, Berks County, Pennsylvania (Compiled in 1745). Alfred Smith, Abstract of Wills and Administration, Berks County, Pennsylvania 1752-1798,
   Page: page 26
3. Abbrev: Ancestral File (R)
   Title: Ancestral File (R)
   Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
   Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
   Repository:
   Name: Family History Library
   35 N West Temple Street
   Salt Lake City, Utah 84150
4. Abbrev: Brosius Family Tree
   Title: Brosius Family Tree
   Author: Herbert Willard Brosius
   Publication: Brosius 2009 Gedcom
5. Abbrev: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
   Title: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
   Repository:
   Name: Ancestry.com
   
   Page: Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Year: 1740; Page Number: 140.
6. Abbrev: Memories from a County Churchyard
   Title: Memories from a County Churchyard
   Author: Alice Hahn
   Publication: ladyhahn@comcast.net, RootsWeb.com Gedcom datrlr36