Remp, Benjamin 1
| Birth Name | Remp, Benjamin |
| Gender | male |
| Age at Death | 85 years, 7 months, 16 days |
Narrative
Benjamin Remp, grandfather of Henry E., was born in the old homestead, now the Kissinger farm in Brecknock township, Aug. 30, 1786, and died April 15, 1872. Like his father he was a lifelong farmer, owning the homestead, which consisted of 100 acres, and was a faithful member of the United Brethren Church. Mr. Remp married Barbara Trostle, born Jan. 6, 1786, who died March 15, 1857, and to them were born these children: William; Jacob; Elijah; Richard; Sally, who married Abraham Hartz; Polly, who married Samuel Eshelman; Elizabeth, who married David Blankenbiller; Mrs. Isaac Ziegler; and Candace, who married Henry Fritz.
Events
| Event | Date | Place | Description | Sources |
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| Birth | 30 August 1786 | Mohnsville/Mohnton, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, United States of America | ||
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| Death | 15 April 1872 | Berks Co., Pennsylvania, United States of America | ||
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Parents
| Relation to main person | Name | Birth date | Death date | Relation within this family (if not by birth) |
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| Father | Remp, Jacob | 6 May 1756 | 6 June 1841 | |
| Mother | Unknown, Catherine (wife of Jacob Remp) | 22 December 1753 | 31 March 1829 | |
| Remp, Benjamin | 30 August 1786 | 15 April 1872 |
Families
Family of Remp, Benjamin and Trostle, Barbara |
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| Married | Wife | Trostle, Barbara ( * 6 January 1786 + 15 March 1857 ) | ||||||
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| Name | Birth Date | Death Date |
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| Remp, Elizabeth | 12 November 1812 | 10 March 1880 |
