The Descendants of Johann Conrad Bobb


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Descendants of John/Johann Conrad Bobb

Generation No. 1

1.   John/Johann Conrad1 Bobb was born 1715 in Germany, and died 1760. He married Elizabeth Stauffer 1737. She was born 1715, and died December 27, 1774.
Notes for John/Johann Conrad Bobb
   The research for the descendants of Conrad (Popp) Bobb has been a frustrating experience because of the many ways in which the name is spelled, the custon of using the same first and second names generation after generation, and the fact that it was frequently common to use only the second (rufnamen) instead of the first name. Also, the inaccuracy of recorded data is amazing. For example, people were buried before they die, have childern after they die,and frequently conduct other activities before they are born. At any rate, a very exhaustive search of the records at the Berks County Court House at Reading the Berks County Historical Society, Montgomery County Historical Society, Schwenkfelder Library, Lancaster County Historical Society, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Phildelphia City Hall, Allentown Court House, Strassburger's List of German Immigrants and the consultations with several local historians, leads to the conclusion that the results which I have tabulated are accurate. By the process of elimination, people with similar names have been discarded because of spouses names, dates or for other reasons.
    Johann Conrad Pop arrived on the Snow Molly on October 26 1741. His age is listed in the manifest as 26 years. He had already be married to Elizabeth Stauffer, but the manifest does not list her name. In 1744, he purchased our property from Christian Beidler and also purchased 154 acres in Douglas Township, Philadelphia (now Montgomery) County. In addition, he purchased some 300 acres in Alsace Township, Berks County. His occupation is consistently given as "Weaver". His son, Joahann Conrad came to America on the ship Henrietta on October 22 1754 and lived on the Alsace property, although the tax records show that he was assessed to his father in 1754. Both father and son were weavers or tailors. Conrad, Sr. died in 1760 without a will and surveyor Schultz`s notes state that the settlement of his estate was extremly difficult. Son Conrad kept the Alsace property, being entitled to a double share as eldest child. Son Abraham kept 1/2 of the Douglass property, the other 1/2 being conveyed to the executors of Elizabeth Sauffer`s second husband, Casper Moyer, who died in1761 soon after she had remarried. Son Daniel bought out the interest of his brothers and sister so that in this way the estate was finally settled intra-family, but this deed was never recorded until 1913 although dated 1774 The only discrepancies that exsit in connection with the recitals in the deed are that son John lived in Douglass Township instead of Alsace and that the deed is dated some 4 years after he died. The first can be explained, however, by the fact that there are other errors in the drafting of the deed and that Elizabeth apparently did live in Douglass Township since she was assessed there. A comparison of the signatures of grand son John George and the signature on the deed leads to the conclusion that he did sign his father`s name. His mother may have been present, but her signature is by mark.
   The above notes were taken from Mr Hyde W Ballard in his Research of Ancestors of Levina Babb Ball. The land he bought from Christian Beidler had a mill in what is now known as Forge Dale on Dale Forge in Washington Township Township, Berks, County,Pa. He died intestate, but the mill continued to be operated by his son Daniel, Sr. when he sold it to his son Daniel, Jr. The Bapp(Bobb) mill is about 1/2 mile above Barto on the north branch of the Perkiomen Creek. When the mill was enlarged and need of repairs the man secured was Issac Kummenr . He worked all winter at Bobb home. In the spring he married oldest daughter, Elizabeth
Note:. A 34 Acre property was purchased in Herferd Township., Patent Book "H" #5 P511. A 130 acre property was purchased by Daniel Bobb, (Sr. ?) Bobb MillThe mill property John Conrad bought in 1744, paid 345 lb,10 shillings he made a down payment of 80 lbs., with a mortgage of 172 lb, 10 shillings. Phila. Deed Book "G" Page 24. May 17 1750, paid off mortgage. Served in the Rev War in Cap. Strouse Co ?, John Conrad sold land in Oley Twsp. to Henry Linbach & wife Salome ? Children of John/Johann Bobb/popp and Elizabeth Stauffer are:
  1. John Conrad2 Bobb, Jr., born 1737; died January 1770.
  2. Abraham Bobb, Sr., born December 04, 1749; died April 09, 1815.
  3. Daniel Bobb, Sr., born August 08, 1747; died February 17, 1833.
  4. Anna Bobb, born WFT Est. 1734-1758; died WFT Est. 1765-1842. She married Unknown Bowman WFT Est. 1765-1798; born WFT Est. 1724-1757; died WFT Est. 1765-1837.
PHOTO IS OF THE OLD BOBB MILL TAKEN BY ARLENE HOUGHTON.

Generation No. 2

1.   John Conrad2 Bobb, Jr. (John/Johann Conrad1 Bobb/popp) was born 1737, and died January 1770. He married Anna Margaretta Bobb WFT Est. 1768-1769. She was born WFT Est. 1733-1750, and died WFT Est. 1768-1836. Children of John Bobb and Anna Bobb are:
  1. Johann George3 Bobb, born WFT Est. 1757-1771; died WFT Est. 1762-1857.
  2. Anthony Bobb, born WFT Est. 1757-1771; died WFT Est. 1762-1857.
  3. John Bobb, born WFT Est. 1757-1771; died WFT Est. 1762-1857.
  4. Conrad Bobb, born WFT Est. 1757-1771; died WFT Est. 1762-1857.
  5. Anna Maria Bobb, born WFT Est. 1757-1771; died WFT Est. 1788-1860. She married Jacob Miller WFT Est. 1788-1819; born WFT Est. 1746-1770; died WFT Est. 1788-1855.
2.   Abraham2 Bobb, Sr. (John/Johann Conrad1 Bobb/popp) was born December 04, 1749, and died April 09, 1815. He married Catherine Barr, January 11. She was born November 25, 1753, and died December 26, 1815. Children of Abraham Bobb and Catherine Barr are:
  • Abraham3 Bobb, Jr., born February 19, 1797; died May 09, 1873 in In ill.. He married Catherine Baer/barr WFT Est. 1828-1860; born WFT Est. 1793-1813; died WFT Est. 1828-1897.
  • Henry Bobb, born WFT Est. 1770-1796; died WFT Est. 1776-1876.
  • Conrad Bobb, born WFT Est. 1770-1796; died WFT Est. 1776-1876.
  • David Bobb, born WFT Est. 1770-1796; died WFT Est. 1776-1876. 3.   Daniel2 Bobb, Sr. (John/Johann Conrad1 Bobb/popp) Bobb Barnwas born August 08, 1747, and died February 17, 1833. He married Catherine Gilbert WFT Est. 1783-1816, daughter of Bernhard Gilbert and Elizabeth Meyer. She was born May 24, 1755, and died September 22, 1840 in Hereford Township, Montgomery County, PA.
    Notes for Daniel Bobb, Sr.: Daniel Bobb, Sr. lived at Stoney Creek Mill, Alsace Township.Berks Co. Pa.
    Notes for Catherine Gilbert: Both Daniel Bobb Sr and his wife Catherine are buried at "Hill Church" (now St. Joseph's Hill Church near Barto), Berks Co. Pa. Daniel and Catherine resided in Herford Twsp. Montgomery Co Pa. Catherine was baptised in Douglas Twsp. Sponsos were George Gilbert and Wife Margeretha. Catherine`s father, Bernhart Gilbert came to America Oct 02, 1749 on the Ship "Jacob" Capt. Adolph De Graves; Was born in Swabia (by Ed Dry) Catherine was baptised in Douglas Twsp. Sponsors were George Gilbert and wife Margaretha.
    Children of Daniel Bobb and Catherine Gilbert are:
    1. Sarah3 Bobb, born WFT Est. 1769-1796; died WFT Est. 1801-1880. She married John Landis WFT Est. 1801-1836; born WFT Est. 1760-1795; died WFT Est. 1801-1874.
    2. Mary Bobb, born WFT Est. 1769-1796; died November 27, 1859. She married John Beidler WFT Est. 1801-1835; born WFT Est. 1760-1795; died WFT Est. 1801-1874.
    3. Daniel Bobb, Jr., born July 26, 1781; died December 21, 1866.
    4. Elizabeth Bobb, born WFT Est. 1769-1796; died WFT Est. 1801-1880. She married Isaac Kummerer WFT Est. 1801-1836; born WFT Est. 1760-1795; died WFT Est. 1801-1874.
    5. Catherine Bobb, born October 06, 1790; died July 09, 1867.

    Generation No. 3

    Daniel Bobb, Jr.1.   Daniel3 Bobb, Jr. (Daniel2, John/Johann Conrad1 Bobb/popp) was born July 26, 1781, and died December 21, 1866. He married Anna Herb July 07, 1805, daughter of Abraham Herb and Anna Fuchs. She was born January 01, 1783, and died December 21, 1865.
    Notes for Daniel Bobb, Jr.: Daniel Bobb Jr was baptised at Herford Twsp., Pastor Muhlenberg Sponsors were Anderis Mayer and Magdelan Gilbert
    Notes for Anna Herb: Ana Herb was baptised March 05 1783, at Herford Twsp.by pastor Lehman, Sponsors were Heinrich Frey and wife Margaretha. The above information was copied from the "Bobb" family Bible owned Elizabeth Bobb daughter of Abraham H. Bobb and wife Margareth Bobb. Elizabeth Bobb was never married As youngster Carl W. Sust I remember as living in Pensburg Pa. We have found part of a will of Abraham Harp (Herb) dated Oct 20 1813 & Dec 13 1813 . It provides for his wife; Est. equaly among six childern, Elizabeth wife of Peter Hank, Anna wife of Daniel Bobb ,Jr., Catharine, Susanna wife of Henry Derr, Mary etc. ------.Vol 2, 305.
    Children of Daniel Bobb and Anna Herb are:
    1. Catherine Lydia4 Bobb, born November 06, 1805; died February 16, 1859. She married H. M. Eshbach WFT Est. 1833-1855; born WFT Est. 1788-1808; died WFT Est. 1833-1894.
    2. Anna Bobb, born July 01, 1807; died April 23, 1829.
    3. Henry Bobb, born October 10, 1809; died August 13, 1891.
    4. Daniel Bobb, born October 12, 1810; died WFT Est. 1841-1900.
    5. John Bobb, born May 12, 1813; died WFT Est. 1856-1905.
    6. Abraham H. Bobb, born October 17, 1816; died August 19, 1906.
    7. William Bobb, Dr., born January 19, 1819; died December 19, 1865. He married Lavinia Giering WFT Est. 1859-1864; born November 24, 1831; died December 28, 1902.
    8. Mary Bobb, born WFT Est. 1802-1830; died WFT Est. 1848-1914. She married Henry Reitenauer WFT Est. 1848-1882; born June 03, 1817; died WFT Est. 1848-1907.
    9. Sally/Sara Bobb, born February 06, 1821; died WFT Est. 1849-1915. She married Jacob Christman WFT Est. 1849-1883; born WFT Est. 1804-1824; died WFT Est. 1849-1910.
    10. Elizabeth Bobb, born July 14, 1826; died WFT Est. 1827-1920.
    2.   Catherine3 Bobb (Daniel2, John/Johann Conrad1 Bobb/popp) was born October 06, 1790, and died July 09, 1867. She married Samuel Reidnour June 26, 1812. He was born June 30, 1791, and died December 11, 1859.
    Children of Catherine Bobb and Samuel Reidnour are:
    1. Henry4 Reidnour, born June 03, 1813; died WFT Est. 1814-1903.
    2. Mary Reidnour, born November 01, 1845; died WFT Est. 1846-1939.

    Generation No. 4

    1.   Henry4 Bobb (Daniel3, Daniel2, John/Johann Conrad1 Bobb/popp) was born October 10, 1809, and died August 13, 1891. He married Elizabeth Hillegass WFT Est. 1840-1874. She was born November 28, 1810, and died November 10, 1890.
    Children of Henry Bobb and Elizabeth Hillegass are:
    1. James5 Bobb, born October 28, 1834; died November 20, 1886.
    2. John George Bobb, born August 10, 1837; died February 11, 1841.
    3. John Bobb, born March 17, 1842; died July 12, 1851.
    4. George Bobb, born May 03, 1844; died December 19, 1872.
    5. Henry Bobb, Dr., born December 09, 1846; died WFT Est. 1885-1937.
    2.   Daniel4 Bobb (Daniel3, Daniel2, John/Johann Conrad1 Bobb/popp) was born October 12, 1810, and died WFT Est. 1841-1900. He married Sallie Bobb WFT Est. 1841-1875. She was born WFT Est. 1806-1826, and died WFT Est. 1841-1910.
    Children of Daniel Bobb and Sallie Bobb are:
    1. Diana5 Bobb, born WFT Est. 1831-1860; died WFT Est. 1862-1942.
    2. Emma Bobb, born WFT Est. 1831-1860; died WFT Est. 1862-1942.
    3.   John4 Bobb (Daniel3, Daniel2, John/Johann Conrad1 Bobb/popp) was born May 12, 1813, and died WFT Est. 1856-1905. He married Elizabeth Stauffer WFT Est. 1844-1876. She was born WFT Est. 1809-1832, and died WFT Est. 1856-1920.
    Children of John Bobb and Elizabeth Stauffer are:
    1. James H.5 Bobb, born August 08, 1850; died WFT Est. 1886-1941. He married Elizabeth Hevener November 26, 1881; born September 02, 1849; died May 14, 1906.
    2. George Bobb, born November 05, 1853; died March 15, 1873.
    3. John Bobb, born WFT Est. 1834-1863; died WFT Est. 1840-1942.
    4. Elizabeth Bobb, born WFT Est. 1834-1863; died WFT Est. 1865-1945. She married Unknown Kulp WFT Est. 1865-1901; born WFT Est. 1824-1861; died WFT Est. 1865-1939.
    5. Joanna Bobb, born WFT Est. 1834-1863; died WFT Est. 1865-1945. She married Unknown Kulp WFT Est. 1865-1901; born WFT Est. 1824-1861; died WFT Est. 1865-1939.
    6. Polly Bobb, born WFT Est. 1834-1863; died WFT Est. 1865-1945. She married Unknown Romic WFT Est. 1865-1901; born WFT Est. 1824-1861; died WFT Est. 1865-1939.
    7. Cassie Bobb, born WFT Est. 1828-1848; died WFT Est. 1876-1936.
    4.   Abraham H.4 Bobb (Daniel3, Daniel2, John/Johann Conrad1 Bobb/popp) was born October 17, 1816, and died August 19, 1906. He married Marguretha Rebecca Moyer December 31, 1849. She was born January 08, 1831, and died May 04, 1901. Notes for Abraham H. Bobb: Abraham H. Bobb was Baptised March 07 1817 at Hereford Twsp. by Pastor Wortman, sponsors Heinrich Der and wife Susanna, Abraham H.Bobbs wife. Notes for Marguretha Rebecca Moyer: Marguretha (Moyer) Bobb was baptised 1831 in Coalbrookdale Twsp. by Pastor Herman, Sponsors Johannes Scheire and wife Sahrn
    Children of Abraham Bobb and Marguretha Moyer are:
    1. John Wesley5 Bobb, born July 16, 1851; died October 14, 1852.
      Notes for John Wesley Bobb: John Wesle Bobb was baptised on Oct.04,1851 by pastor Conrad Miller in Washington Twsp Sponsors Jakob Chriszman an Wife Sahra
    2. Milton Bobb, born October 04, 1852; died March 30, 1901.
    3. Elizabeth Bobb, born December 18, 1854; died February 26, 1943. Notes for Elizabeth Bobb: Elizabeth Bobb was never married. Elizabeth is buried at The Lutheran Cemetry, Pennsburg, Pa.
    4. Helena Bobb, born January 31, 1857; died October 29, 1870.
      Notes for Helena Bobb: Helena Bobb was confirmed October 29,1870 by Pastor S.R.Boyer , Evangelical Luthern Church in Lyons, Berks C. Pa. Helena Bobb was baptised April 20 1857 in Washington Twsp. by Pastor Herman. Sponsors Franz Moyer and Wife Margaretha Helena Bobb is Buried at the Luthern Cemetary, Pennsburg, Pa.
    5. Abraham M. Bobb, born September 01, 1859; died March 15, 1939 in Montgomery Co. Pa.,.
    6. Daniel Bobb, born February 13, 1861; died December 23, 1933. He married Sallie Koller WFT Est. 1892-1923; born WFT Est. 1857-1877; died WFT Est. 1892-1961.
      Notes for Daniel Bobb: Daniel M. Bobb is buried in the Womelsdorf Cemetery, Womelsdorf, Pa. Jacob Bobb, born February 25, 1864; died February 26, 1864.
      Notes for Jacob Bobb: Jacob Bobb is buried at the Hill Church Cemetry near Becthlesville Montg. County, Pa.
    7. Harry M. Bobb, born May 04, 1866; died June 25, 1944.
    8. Rufus Bobb, born August 17, 1868; died February 26, 1869.
      Notes for Rufus Bobb: Rufus Bobb is buried at the Hill Church Cemetry, Montg. County. Pa
    9. Annie Bobb, born February 27, 1870; died July 29, 1960.





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