DESCENDANTS OF HERMAN GREATHOUSE by Don Norman

DESCENDANTS OF HERMAN GREATHOUSE

1.HERMAN GROETHAUSEN

Herman Groethausen was born in Germany in 1670 and died in Germantown Township, PA October 27, 1743. He arrived in PA in 1710 with a deed for 500 acres of land from William Penn. After several disagreements with the PA commissioners as the the location of his land, he eventually settled mear Philadelphia. About 1741, he built a manor house whose present address is 901 Abington Avenue, Wyndmoor, PA.

Besides the two sons listed, Herman had daughters. One document identifies Christopher Ottinger Jr. as a son in law of Herman, but his wife's name is not known.

Known children of Herman Groethausen.

2. (1). Henry b. 1695 d. 1745

m.Ann -----

3. (2). John Adolph b.c. 1698

m.Amelia Miller

3.JOHN ADOLPH GROETHAUSEN 1.HERMAN GROETHAUSEN

John Adolph Groethausen, a son of Herman Groethausen, was born about 1698. He married Amelia Miller. Amelia died in 1774.

Known children of John Adolph and Amelia (Miller) Groethausen.

14. (1). Wilhelm b.c. 1724

m.Anna Marie Puff

m.Barbara Shatzin

14.WILHELM GROETHAUSEN 3.JOHN ADOLPH GROETHAUSEN 1.HERMAN

GROETHAUSEN

Wilhelm Groethausen, a son of John Adolph and Amelia (Miller) Groethausen, was born about 1724 and died in Harrison County VA about 1792. His will is dated March 5, 1791. He married Anna Marie Puff.

Anna died about 1748. Wilhelm married Barbara Shatzin. Barbara died after July 1797.

Children of Wilhelm and Anna Marie (Puff) Groethausen.

25. (1). Wilhelm Jr. b. 1748

Children of Wilhelm and Barbara (Shatzin) Groethausen.

26. (1). John b.Feb 13 1756 d. 1838

m.?

27. (2). Catherine b.Sep 23 1757

28. (3). Mary

m.Frederick Acord

29. (4). William

30. (5). Gabriel

See Person #2 in DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM GREATHOUSE by Don Norman

31. (6). Michael b. 1765 D. 1839

m.Rachael Hustead Oct 12 1792