From the Rosenberger book of 1906 (pages 18-21)...

Henry Rosenberger is believed to have been the first of the name who came to Montgomery County as an emigrant from Germany, and was a Mennonite. He purchased land in Franconia on November 14, 1729, of James Steele, of Philadelphia. For 30 pounds he obtained 150 acres. This was situated about two and one-half miles west of Souderton. It covered an area through which flows the Indian Creek. The greater part was the slope toward the northwest from the present Souderton and Harleysville turnpike to that stream, and including the site of the Mennonite burying ground. Within these boundaries are now the farm of Jacob S. Alderfer, Schueck's mill and the farm of Michael Swartley. The latter is the fifth in descent from Henry Rosenberger and owns the homestead. Here down in the valley of the Indian Creek and on its southeast side is a stone farm house of unusual size. It bears the date of 1809 and the name of John "Schwardle" in German, who was the grandfather of the present owner. To the north is a modern barn and close to hand an older one. The latter is the oldest building about the premises. On the wooden beam over the door is inscribed the name of Henry Rosenberger and Barbara, his wife, with the date of 1755. The first barn of all, in existence between 1730 and 1755, stood more closely adjacent to the banks of the stream, which was thought handy to wash away the manure at a time this was thought of little value. A stone springhouse stands 70 yards west of the house near the creek and bears the date of 1793. For this distance the water for household purposes was carried for three or four generations. In the present garden, just west of the house, stood the humble log dwelling which sheltered the old Mennonite emigrant and his family. It was only one and one-half stories high and existed for 80 years.

The boundaries of the wilderness tract purchased of Steele in 1729 were: "Beginning at corner in line of Christian Haldeman; thence by same northeast 100 perches to line of Francis Daniel Pastorias; thence by same northwest 254 perches by marked trees; thence by marked trees southeast 254 perches to beginning." This was part of 1000 acres which Penn's commissioners of property, Isaac Norris, James Robinson and Abraham Reiff. The Christian Haldeman here mentioned held a tract on the south side of the turnpike, where is now the Jonas Moyer estate.

In the list of taxables of Franconia in 1734 is found the name of Henry Rosenberger. In the old records Franconia is styled "The Dutch Township," and to the present day its population is almost wholly of German or Dutch origin.

Nothing is known of the personality of Henry Rosenberger. He built a house and barn and cleared some land, enduring the hardships of a first settler. In the year 1745 he conveyed his plantation in Franconia to his son Henry. The boundaries of the deed of 1745 are copied from the first deed and Henry Funk and Christian Meyer, two Mennonites, were the witnesses. The son Henry paid his father 200 pounds. It is not known what became of the father after conveying his plantation to his son, but he probably remained with Henry.

It is not known when Henry Rosenberger died. He was a Mennonite and one of the original worshippers at Franconia, where he was also buried.

The Franconia Mennonite meetinghouse is one of the typical places of worship found in many localities of eastern Pennsylvania. A church was organized and a house of worship built here as early as 1730. The recent structure was succeeded by another in 1892. Like all others of this people it is plain to austerity. Many horse sheds encompass it about. It is built upon an elevation from which a splendid view of hill and valley to the north and west may be obtained. This overlooks a densely populated farming country, extending to the distant hills of Berks and the highlands beyond the Schuylkill. In the near view are the pleasant vales of the Indian Creek and the North Branch of the Perkiomen. On the northwest side of the meetinghouse lies the extensive burying ground, thickly dotted with marble tombstones, where repose the dead of many generations. This congregation is one of the strongest in number, having over 700 members. A communion service in the Spring brings out a very large attendance, and the services have a quaint interest for the stranger. The service, beginning at 8 o'clock in the morning, lasts over three hours. The women are seated within the two aisles, while the men occupy the side pews, their hats being hung on long rows of pegs over the aisles. In the rear vestibule, entered by a side door, is the women's room, where are hung their bonnets and extra clothing. The Scriptures are read in German and several preachers in turn exhort the congregation. The elements of the communion are handed to each member by the bishop, who has a assistant, meanwhile constantly exhorting. In time of prayer is seen kneeling throng. The preacher from a hymn book reads one verse at a time in a sing-song tone. This is sung to an old-fashioned tune, sounding sweetly to the ear as it comes from the white-capped throng. Thus is conducted the worship of the followers of Menno Simons.

We name as the children of Henry Rosenberger, Sr., Benjamin, Daniel, John, Henry, Jr. If there were daughters we have not learned of them.

1. Benjamin Rosenberger b: BET 1700 AND 1718 in Germany
2. Daniel Rosenberger , * b: ABT 1715 in Europe
3. Mary Rosenberger b: 1722
4. John Rosenberger b: 1 JUN 1724
5. Henry Rosenberger b: 2 DEC 1725

1. Title: A Genealogical Record of the Descendants of Henry ROSENBERGER of Franconia, Montgomery Co., Pa.
   Author: Fretz, A. J.
   Publication: Milton, New Jersey: 1906.
   Note: Full Title: A Genealogical Record of the Descendants of Henry ROSENBERGER of Franconia, Montgomery Co., Pa. Together with Historical and Biographical Sketches and Illustrated with Portraits and other Illustrations.
   Repository:
   Media: Book
   Page: page 18
2. Title: A Genealogical Record of the Descendants of Henry ROSENBERGER of Franconia, Montgomery Co., Pa.
   Author: Fretz, A. J.
   Publication: Milton, New Jersey: 1906.
   Note: Full Title: A Genealogical Record of the Descendants of Henry ROSENBERGER of Franconia, Montgomery Co., Pa. Together with Historical and Biographical Sketches and Illustrated with Portraits and other Illustrations.
   Repository:
   Media: Book
   Page: page 20