John Nicholas FAUST
Md. Catherine Mathes in Montgomery Co., Pa. He came to America and landed in Montgomery Co., Pa. In 1776 in moved to Brothers Valley, then in Bedford Co., that part of which later became Somerset Co. His will is in the Somerset Co. courthouse. In 1779 he paid taxes on 150 acres. On Jan 29, 1792 he received a warrant for another 50 acres. The warrant is listed in Bedford Co. since that part was not yet split off as Somerset Co. Previous temple submission, b. 1716. Probably wrong. As to children #1-#7, Philadelphia Co. would appear to be correct as to birth place. Note: Berks Co. was created Oct 14, 1751 from parts of Philadelphia, Chester, and Lancaster Cos; it was orgainzed in 1752. From it came parts of Northunberland in 1772 and part of Schuylkill Co. in 1811. Lancaster Co. created in 1728 from part of Chester Co. From it came york in 1748, Cambria in 1750, part of Berks in 1751, part of Northumberland in 1772, Dauphin in 1795, part of Lebanon in 1813. Somerset Co. created Apr 17, 1795 from part of Bedford Co. In 1804, Cambria was formed from it. Bedford, created 3-9-1711 from part of Cumberland. Philadelphia Co originally created in 1682. From i8t came Berks in 1751 and Montgomery in 1784. Brothersvalley Twp., hence, originated in Phila. Co. and finally wound up in Somerset. Birth 1716, card, and sp 2 Aug 1994.
See batch 8475804, sht 21, So. 1395818F. One course indicates that she was christened 20 Mar 1785 in St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Goshenhoppen, Berks, Pa. Father was James MATHES (no AF or IGI) and mother Elizabeth --, no AF or IGI. One submitter, Charles J. Walker on Beachwood Drive, Crawfordville, Fla 32327.
Confirmed in Gosenhoppen Church in 1771.
Md. John COLEMAN. On IGI there is a listing of Somerset Co. as birth place co. It should be Bedford, since Somerset did not exist before 1795.
Md. Dan RHOADS. Moved to Kentucky. Her daughter was Elizabeth Rhoads JOHNSON who was the mother of Sarah Bush JOHNSON. Sarah was the step-mother of Abraham Lincoln. She died in Nelson Co., Ky in 1792.
Christened at Great Swamp Church Goshenhoppen PA,Md. Frederick SHENEMAN.
Md. John STIFFLER. See Ba. 8475804, sht 21, F1395818
If continued to live in same place, she would have died in Somerset Co., Pa.
If continued to live, would have died in Somerset co. But, she probably died young. Not married.
He married Catherine Mathes 1756 . Catherine Mathes was born at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Abt 1736 .
They were the parents of 8
children:
Sarah Faust
born 1757.
Susanna Faust
born Abt 1760.
Eva Faust
born 19 Nov 1761.
Catherine Faust
born Abt 1763.
Anna Margaretha Faust
born 1 Nov 1767.
Elizabeth Faust
born 15 Feb 1771.
Maria Fronica Faust
born 10 Aug 1777.
Anna Maria Faust
born 2 Aug 1780.
John Nicholas Faust died Aft 25 Apr 1812 at Brothers Valley, Somerset, Pennsylvania .
Catherine Mathes died Aft 1780 at Brothersvalley, Somerset, Pennsylvnia .