Notes for Helena B. Troxell:
Helena Troxell was listed in the 1850 census of Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania in the household of Jacob and Elizabeth.Troxell. (From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

More About Helena B. Troxell and  Godfryd F. Gehres:
Burial: St. John Cemetery, Owasco, Clinton County, Indiana

Notes for Jacob Troxell: Lived in Salisbury Township Jacob Troxell was baptized on 13 July 1794 and his sponsors were Jacob Troxell and Margaretha. (From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

i. Simeon Troxell, born 08 December 1823; died 03 June 1824.

ii. Elizabeth Troxell, born 01 April 1824; died 13 April 1868; married Nicholas Lacy 08 April 1847; born 08 February 1821; died 10 November 1864.

iii. Maria Troxell, born Abt. 1826; married Reuben Schaffer 30 December 1849.

Notes for Reuben Schaffer:
From South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
(From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

iv. Polly Troxell, born 24 November 1826; died 11 August 1898; married Charles Knauss 13 September 1855; born 21 November 1810; died 01 May 1865.

v. Elemina Troxell, born 22 March 1828; died 24 March 1906; married John Robins 03 November 1857; died 08 November 1974.

Notes for Elemina Troxell:
Elemina Troxell was listed as a child in the 1850 census of Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania in the household of Jacob and Elizabeth.  (From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

vi. Reuben Daniel Troxell, born 30 November 1829; died 19 April 1909; married Susanna Gehres 03 January 1854; born 30 November 1831; died 30 August 1917.

Notes for Reuben Daniel Troxell:
Reuben Troxell was listed on the 1850 census of Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania in the household of Jacob and Elizabeth.
(From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

More About Reuben Daniel Troxell: Diff. Birth date: November 30, 1830

1 vii. Helena B. Troxell, born 27 July 1831; died 17 March 1915 in Clinton County, Indiana; married Godfryd F. Gehres 20 May 1854.

viii. Catharine Troxell, born 02 February 1833; died 18 July 1906.

Notes for Catharine Troxell:
Catharine Troxell was listed in the 1850 census of Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania in the household of Jacob and Elizabeth.(From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

ix. Franklin W. Troxell, born 29 November 1834; died 14 July 1921; married (1) Mary Unknown; married (2) Mary E. Heilman 12 January 1873 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Book C-14, page 171; born 15 November 1848; died 27 May.

Notes for Franklin W. Troxell:
Franklin Troxell was listed in the household of Jacob and Elizabeth in the 1850 census of Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. In 1870, he is listed as a Doctor, living in Ward 3, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, with his wife and two children. In the 1880 census he is found to have moved to Carroll County, Indiana with wife Mary, who was aged 34, which places date of her birth as 1846. He is listed as Franklin W. Troxell, they do not have any children living with them at the time of the 1880 census. Their children would have been under 10 years of age, so it is wondered if they have died. Known children, take from the 1870 census report were: Marian Troxell, born 1867 and Frederick Troxell, born 1870.
(From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

x. Ephraim P. Troxell, born 18 September 1836; died 31 March 1915; married Susan Reichard 25 June 1857; born 29 May 1840; died 21 July 1916.

Notes for Ephraim P. Troxell:
Ephraim Troxell was listed in the 1850 census of Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the household of Jacob and Elizabeth. In 1880 it is found that he has moved to Carroll County, Indiana, with wife Susan who was age 40 in the 1880 census. Their known children were: Ellen: born 1857, Anna: born 1861, Fyetta: born 1863, Edward: born 1864, Louisa: born 1868, Amanda: born 1859, Daniel: born 1874, Laura: born 1879.  (From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

xi. Sarah Troxell, born 10 July 1838; died 14 October 1838.

xii. Peter Ludwig Troxell, born 30 June 1839; died 13 May 1907; married Amanda Amelia Heilman 30 September 1867; born 26 March 1846; died 17 April 1897.

Notes for Peter Ludwig Troxell:
Peter Troxell was listed in the 1850 census of Salisbury Township, in Jacob and Elizabeth Troxell's household.
(From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

xiii. Mary Ann Troxell, born 18 July 1841; married (1) Noah Trumbor; born 30 November 1832; died 27 March 1872; married (2) Herman B. Stettler 27 July 1873; born 05 July 1848; died 02 December 1908.

Notes for Mary Ann Troxell:
Mary Troxell was listed in the 1850 census for Salisbury Township, in Jacob and Elizabeth Troxell's household.
(From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

xiv. Lucy Troxell, born 06 January 1843; died 14 December 1843.

 

Notes for Peter Troxell III:
   Peter Troxell, third, eldest son of Peter Troxell, second, b. 3/28/1751, d. 4/11/1816. He cultivated the land received from his father until his death at the age of 65 years.
   Peter Troxel cultivated the land received from his father until his death at the age of 65 years. Inventory taken June 02, 1816; filed April 21, 1817. -- Book I. P. 121, Allentown, Pa. Peter cultivated the land received from his father until his death. Peter was a pillar of the community, being held in high esteem by all of his neighbors. As a member of the Jordon Reformed Church, where he is buried, he held the office of Trustee and contributed to the building of the new church the sum of 80 pounds and later helped pay for the parsonage at the Reformed Church in Egypt. In 1808 , he was one of the signers of the Proclamation for the laying of the cornerstone of the new Jordon Reformed Church. He lived in the original home built by his grandfather, Peter the emigrant, and in 1806 he and his son, John, built a substantial barn, 76 foot by 46 foot which is still standing today.
   Peter served along with his father in the Revolutionary War. He was a corporal in the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion of Pennsylvania Militia under Captain Henry Reitz, 14 May 1778, Northampton County. He was later enrolled as a Corporal, 8th class, in Captain Reitz's Company of the 1st Battalion, Pennsylvania Militia of Northampton County. He served a tour of active duty from 23 July to 8 September 1781 as a substitute for John Meir.
   On 22 July 1783, Peter received from his father by deed 194 acres of land.
   Children of Peter and Helena Catharine (Schoener) Troxell, all born in Whitehall Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
(From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

i. Maria Susanna Troxell, born 10 February 1783; died 14 October 1871 in near Mickley's, Whitehall Twp., Pennsylvania; married George Adam Kemmerer 1801; born 08 June 1777; died 02 March 1849 in near Mickley's, Whitehall Twp., Pennsylvania.

Notes for Maria Susanna Troxell:
They lived near Mickley's and had five children. See LAR Register Numbers 147050, 93324, and 137717. She was baptized at the Jordan Reformed Church, near Egypt, Pennsylvania on 16 March 1783 and her sponsors were John Nicholas Meyer, and Susanna Troxell. As recorded on page 13 of the church manuscript, on record at the Eaton Public Library. Only three names of their children are known.
(From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

Notes for George Adam Kemmerer:
Baptism (LDS): 08 June 1777, sponsors George Adam Blank and wife
Burial: Egypt Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery, Pennsylvania

George fought in the War of 1812. In 1812 was the Tax collector for South Whitehall, Pennsylvania. On 21 March 1798, he was confirmed at W. Salisbury Church, Pennsylvania. He tombstone is inscribed with "married 48 years, 5 children, 30 grandchildren. (From Stewart M. Borger)

DAR Register #: 147050, 93324, 93323, and 137717. (Marilyn May Troxell, Chick25745@aol.com)

ii. John Troxell, born 09 August 1784 in Whitehall Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; died 18 September 1868; married Elizabeth Hittle 29 December 1805; born 29 December 1785; died 25 December 1856.

Notes for John Troxell:
John Troxell was baptized on 12 September 1784 at the Jordan Reformed Church as recorded on page 15 of manuscript of church records. His sponsors were John Troxell and Maria Elizabeth Schoenerin (Schoener).

John was a farmer all his life and resided resided on the homestead near the Iron Bridge. John and his wife are both buried at Jordon Reformed Church. They had ten children.

Records of birth for six of his children were found in the records of the Jordan Reformed Church, and Robert's, History of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania names all ten of them.
(From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

iii. Daniel Troxell, born 01 January 1786 in Whitehall Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; died 06 August 1826; married Elizabeth Siegfried 1813; born 07 January 1791; died 03 October 1830.

Notes for Daniel Troxell:
Daniel with his brother Peter became the owners of 208 acres of land, which they purchased of their father on March 26, 1816 for L4,000. They divided the tract in 1817 and, after Daniel's death in 1826, the Orphans' Court, by decree dated March 5, 1840, adjusted his land, 109 acres and 120 perches to his eldest son Daniel. On this tract stands the old 1744 house. On April 8, 1754 ( should likely be 1854), Daniel Jr. sold the land to Michael Minnick. Daniel Troxell and his wife, Elizabeth (Siegfried) Troxell, had four children. History of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, O. C. D., Vol. 2, P. 27, Allentown, Pa., mentions Elizabeth Troxell, widow of Daniel Troxell (South white Hall Township), deceased, 1826, and the following children (all under 14), Catherine, Mary, Daniel, Charles, Elizabeth and Simon. (From Troxell's Trails, by Richard M. Troxell)

Daniel Troxell, second son of Peter, third, was born in 1786 and died in 1826. He, with his brother Peter, became the owner of 208 acres of land which they purchased from their father on 3/26/1816, for L4000. They divided the tract in 1817 and after Daniel's death, in 1826, the Orphens' Court, by decree dated 3/5/1840 adjudged his land, 109 acres and 120 perches to his eldest son Daniel. On this tract stands the old 1744 house, and on April 8, 17(8)54, Daniel, Jr., sold the land to Michael (Monelius)Minnich.

Daniel Troxell and his wife, Elizabeth Siegfried, had four children:
Daniel, Jr.
Simon
Mary
Charles

iv. John Troxell, born Abt. 1788; died 18 September 1868; married Elizabeth Hittel Abt. 1788 in Pa; born 20 December 1785 in PA; died 25 December 1856.

Notes for John Troxell:
John Troxell, eldest son of Peter, third, was all his life a farmer and resided on the homestead near the Iron Bridge. He and his wife, Elizabeth Hittel, were buried at Jordan Reformed Church. They had ten children:

1. Charles, born 7/7/1807, married Sarah Frack, who was born in 1809 and died in 1900 in Tifin, Ohio, where they had moved. Their children were: Alfred, Rebecca, Benjamin, Sarah.

2. Stephen b. 8/2/1809, d. 8/19/1890 m. Esther Mickley and moved to Indiana in 1865. Their children were: Adam Allen, Clinton Walter, Mathias, Maria, Elemina, Jane, Annie and Daniel.

3. Lucianna, born 10/14/1811, married 12/5/1830 Peter Ruch and in 1853 they traveled by wagon to Indiana, where they settled near Mulberry. Their children were: Maria, Susanna, and Martin.

4. Tilghman H., born 11/13/1813 died 12/15/1869, married Susanna Troxell, born 5/2/1817, died 6/20/1902

5. Elias, born 2/25/1816, died in 1891. m. Lucinda Buth, b. 9/3/1816, d. 1888. Their five children: Serena, Louisa R., Adeline, Claretta, and Maria.

6. William, b. 5/13/1818 d. 8/2/1838.

7. Maria, b. 10/28/1820, d. 12/21/1889

8. Margaret, b. 4/23/1823, d. 1868

9. Elizabeth, b. 3/19/1824

10. John b. 3/22/1827, d. 4/26/1891. He operated his father's farm for many years and then moved to Allentown, where he engaged in quarring stones and was accidentally killed by a falling rock on 2/10/1904. m. Mollie A. Newhard. Twelve children. Josiah, Jacob, James, Mantana A., Savannah, Catharine A., Daisy R., (all died in childhood).

Martha J. b. 5/30/1855

Joseph Peter b. 11/10/1856

Allen Mathias b. 6/16/1859

Sarah

Phanus J.J. b. 3/4/1852 on the old Troxell homestad near the Iron Bridge. He assisted his father on the farm for a number of years and was later employed by the Coplay Cement Company as team foreman in whose employ he continued for a period fo 25 years. d. 7/2/1906. buried on Allen Union Cemetery Northampton, PA.

More About John Troxell:
Baptism: 12 September 1784, Jordan Reformed ch.So. Whitehall --Pa
Christening: Jordan Reformed ch. Lehigh co Pa

Notes for Elizabeth Hittel:
Nine of the ten children of Elizebeth Hittle & John Troxell were baptized
in the Jordan Reformed Church- South Whitehall, Lehigh co Pa  Elias was not.

More About Elizabeth Hittel:
Christening: JORDAN REFORMED CHURCH, LEHIGH PA

v. Peter Troxell IV, born 20 January 1788 in Egypt, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 January 1871 in Allen Twp., Pennsylvania; married Elizabeth Mickley 1810; born 13 August 1793 in Allen Twp., Pennsylvania; died 10 December 1866.

Notes for Peter Troxell IV:
Peter Troxell was baptized on 24 February 1788 and his sponsors were Lorentz Troxell and Eva Catherine Gebhardt. He tilled the land he received from his father until he removed to Allentown, where he resided in a handsome home on Ninth street, near Linden.
   Robert's, History state that Peter and Elizabeth had five children, but then he lists six. The records of the Jordan Reformed Church contains records of birth for seven children.
(From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

vi. Abraham Troxell, born 08 October 1789 in Whitehall Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; died in childhood.

Notes for Abraham Troxell:
According to Robert's, History of Lehigh County, he died in childhood.
(From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)[3-13.ftw]

vii. Magdalena Troxell, born 09 September 1791 in Whitehall Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; married Peter Schaadt; born 27 June 1788.

Notes for Magdalena Troxell:
After Magdalena Troxell was married, she removed to the west.
(From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

Notes for Peter Schaadt:
Peter Schaadt, son of George and Salome Miller (History of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. P. 1116 ?), and removed to the west.

2 viii. Jacob Troxell, born 25 June 1794 in Whitehall Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; died 11 January 1845; married Elizabeth Bleiler 26 June 1823.

ix. Solomon Troxell, born 26 August 1796 in Whitehall Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; died 16 October 1860; married Salome Leisenring 10 November 1822; born 30 July 1801; died 24 October 1861.

Notes for Solomon Troxell:
Solomon Troxell was baptized 23 September 1796 and his sponsors were Peter Gross and Barbara, is it from the records of the Jordon Reformed Church.
In Robert's, History of Lehigh County, page 1324, lists their children.
(From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

x. Elizabeth Troxell, born 12 June 1799 in Whitehall Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; died in in childhood.

Notes for Elizabeth Troxell:
Elizabeth Troxell was baptized on 30 June 1799 and sponsored by Abraham Blumer and Susanna Maria, as recorded in records of the Jordon Reformed Church, near Egypt, Pennsylvania.
(From Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

 

Notes for Peter Troxell, Jr.:
     Peter (2) Troxell, eldest son of Peter (1), the emigrant, was born in Switzerland, 12/28/1723, and was nine years old on his arrival in America. He was naturalized on the same day as his father and became the owner of the greater part of his father's land and added to it, so that he owned over 600 acres. He saw service in the War of the Revolution and was a membeer of the Jordan Reformed church, where he is buried, but has no tombstone. He died 2/288/1811, in his 80th year. He married, 5/19/1747, Anna Maria (name unknown) who was b. 3/6/1727, and d. 7/10/1795. They had 7 sons and 7 daughters of whom 2 sons and 1 daughter died before the mother, whose tombstone is still decipherable at Jordan Reformed Church.     
    (Troxell Trails) Peter Troxell saw service in the War of the Revolution and was a private in Captain Henry Reitz's Company, Second Battaion, Northampton County, Penn. Militia. He was also a member of the Jordan Reformed Church where he is buried.
Taken from the HISTORY OF LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
(By Charles Rhoads Roberts - Vol. II - 1914)
   At the time of his death in 1811, he left 76 grandchildren and 64 great-grandchildren. His children were: Peter; Daniel; John; Jacob; Margaret; Barbara; Maria Susanna, Lorentz; Eva Catharine; Christian, and Magdalena.
   Peter Troxell deeded to his sons various tracts of land: To Peter, 194 acres, 54 perches, on July 22, 1783,to Daniel, 189 acres, 140 perches, on May 22, 1783, and 62 acres, 72 perches, on Dec. 8, 1790; to Jacob, 128 acres, on May 14, 1783; to Lorenz, 104 acres, 29 perches, on Dec. 18, 1790. These five tracts adjoin each other and upon them are still standing five stone houses built by members of the Troxell family.

i. Barbara Troxell, married Peter Gross; born 01 January 1761; died 28 May 1846.

ii. Christian Troxell

iii. Daniel Troxell, married Maria Veronica ?.

iv. Jacob Troxell, married Anna Margaret Eberhard.

v. John Troxell, married Catharine ?.

vi. Magdalena Troxell

vii. Margaret Troxell, married Gottfried Roth; born 1759; died 10 January 1829.

Notes for Gottfried Roth:
Gottfried Roth settled on a farm along the Jordan near Guth's Station, later the Kocher place.

viii. Maria Susanna Troxell

4 ix. Peter Troxell III, born 28 March 1751 in Egypt, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; died 11 April 1816 in Egypt, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; married Helena Catherine Schoener.

Notes for Peter Troxell, Sr.:
     Peter (1) Troxell (Troksell), born at Lenk in Semmental, Switzerland in Bern Canton, where he was baptized on November 6, 1691. Peter was taken by his parents to the Pfalz Palatine area of Germany (in the Homburg-Saar area in Germany near the French border) in early 1719. Here they settled near the hamlet of Wolfersheim. According to the first church record book of Rieschweiler, Germany, "Peter Trachsel, son of Jacob Trachsel from Lenck in the upper Sewenthal (in the Berne district of Switzerland), received Confirmatory Blessings on April 8, 1708".
Copied from the Lehigh County, PA History by Roberts Compiled by Jack D. Salmon of Royal Oak, Michigan.
     Emigrated to America on ship "Samuel" of London under the command of Hugh Persy, Master from Rotterdam, late of Deal. They were included in the passenger list of "Palatines, 89 males above 16, 86 females, 54 males under 16, 62 females under 16 --- in all, 291". Among those on the ship's manifest appeared the names "Peter Drachsel, above 16, Peter and Daniel Drachsel, under 16". Upon landing at Philadelphia, PA, on August 17, 1733 (four years earlier than his brother John), Peter and his family proceeded to Egypt in upper Lehigh Co., in the township of WHitehall. Little is known of Peter and his family during their stay here. The Egypt Reformed Church, founded in 1734, carried records referring to Peter as a Censor in 1736 and as a Deacon in 1737. Peter and Juliana had a number of children of which eight are recorded. Except for Peter (2) and Daniel, who emigrated with their parents, all the children were born and baptized in Egypt. Peter's (1) name appears in the church records at Egypt until 1744.
    Peter(1) was apparently a man of some means, owning during his lifetime in Egypt and Lehigh Co. between 800 to 1600 acres of land there. During his short stay at Egypt he secured, on Oct. 15, 1737, his first Warrant of 300 acres. He took the sacrement of naturalization 3/9/1741, and on 4/10/1742, was naturalized in the Supreme Court of Philadelphia .
    On 4/16/1743, Peter (1) made application for a Warrant at the land office at Philadelphia to acquire a tract of land located in the Lower Jordon Valley, on the Jordon River, a fertile land similiar to that which he had known as a boy in his native Switzerland where agriculture was the primary vocation. This parcel, 305 acres, 35 perches, was purchased 11/10/1743 from Casper Wistar, the bill of sale being made in 1742. A considerable length of time transpired from the date of the Warrant in 1743 until the Patent was granted on 4/3/1782, but in those days this was not uncommon. The date and land office index number are recorded on file in the land office now located in Harrisburg, PA. The following is the description, courses and measurements of this tract as recorded under Warrant # D-13-199, Patent #P-1-179:
    "Begin at a post thence N 10 E 181 perches; N 80 W 286 perches; S 10 W 181 perches; S 80 E 286 perches; to the place of beginning.
    Called Troxelburg." Lower Jordon Valley, Pennyslvania German Settlement, published by the Lehigh County Historical Society, Volume 18, 1950, pg. 32.
    This new home site of Peter and his family was approximately 5 miles from their old home at Egypt. Peter and his family were among the first settlers of the Jordon Valley, their antecedents being: John Eastman, 1734; Nicholas Kern, 1737; Godfred Knauss, 1737; William Allen, 1738; Lawrence Good (Guth), 1741; and Casper Wistar, 1743, the same year as Peter.
    This new home site of Peter and his family was approximately 5 miles from their old home at Egypt.
    On a location 1/4 mile downstream from the stone bridge at "Troxell's Crossing," and to the south of and within a few hundred feet of the Jordon River, on gently sloping ground and at near the edge of the Jordon flood basin, stands a remarkable memorial to Peter Troxell, the emigrant.
    The story goes that the Indians would burn the lands south of the Jordon Creek, chasing the wild game across and through the gap in the mountains, where the Indians would wait in ambush to make their kill for their meat supply. When the settlers came to this valley they gave the creek the name of Jordon as it flowed through a country, the south of which was like the desert of Petrea and the north was the fruitful country of Palestine.
    Here in 1744, he and his sons built a substantial dwelling, 35 x 25 feet, 2 1/2 stories high, with an adjoining kitchen 20 x 23 1/2 feet in size. The walls were constructed 20" thick. This house, contrary to the normal log cabin construction usually built at this time by the settlers, was built primarily for the use of Peter's family but proved in time to be a haven of many purposes. During the French and Indian War the settlers took refuse therein to escape the marauding Indians. Church meetings were held here, and at one time it served as a tavern (by Peter (2) in 1761). It is interesting to recall the time of the building of the house. Old-timers related that while the construction was going on, indians sat on the hillside opposite the river and watched the proceedings, Peter and his sons never knowing if they would attack.
    Upon visiting the location described above, one can still see this fine old house, still standing in its original form. It is believed to be the oldest house in Lehigh County. The Troxell's lived in the home until 4/8/1854 at which time it was secured by the Minnich family. They resided there as owners until about 1950, at which time the house and property it is situated upon, plus adjointing tracts, were purchased by the Trojan Powder Company of Allentown. The Minnichh's made repairs to the house as they were needed during their reign as owners and the Trojan Powder Co., along with interested individuals, continued the maintainence until today it stands in as good condition as it was the day it was built. Present plans are for the house to be maintained as a historical site and monument to our forebearer. The validity of the date of construction is borne out by the fact that when the large hearth was removed in the kitchen for repairs in 1910, the mantel piece was found to be inscribed with the figures "1744".
    The last known date of Peter (1) living in the house was 1/12/1754, the day that he mortgaged the house and property to Lynford Lardner for L294. Records indicated that soon after this date Peter moved to Fredricks County, MD where he died in April, 1766 at the age of 75 years. His oldest son, Peter (2) assumed the mortgage on the old home and lived there for a number of years.
     Little is known at this time of the disposition of the real estate that Peter held in and around Egypt, however evidence is present that some of his heirs held title to portions of these lands, and in one case it is believed that his brother, Hans John, who emigrated to America in 1737, secured some of this property.

    Born at Lenk, Switzerland in Bern Canton where he was baptized on November 6, 1691. Peter was taken by his parents to the Rhineland Palatinate in the Homburg-Saar area of Germany near the French border in early 1719. Here they settled near the hamlet of Wolfersheim.
    Peter and his wife, along with theri two sons, Peter(2) and Daniel, ages 9 and 7 respectively, immigrated to America on the Ship Samuel of London under the command of Hugh Persy, Master from Rotterdam, late of Deal.
    Upon landing at Philadelphia, PA on August 17, 1733, Peter and his family proceeded to Egypt in then Bucks County (that part to become Whitehall TWP., Northampton County in 1752, and Lehigh County in 1812). Little is known of Peter and his family during their stay in that location. The Egypt Reformed Church, founded in 1734, carried records referring to Peter as a Censor in 1736 and as a Deacon in 1737. Peter and Juliana had a number of children, eight being named in Peter's will. Except for Peter (2) and Daniel, who were born in Germany, all the remaining children were born and baptized in Egypt, Bucks County, PA. The name of Peter appears in the church records at Egypt until 1744.
    During his stay in Egypt he secured, on October 15, 1737, his first warrant for 300 acres of land. He and his son, Peter(2), took the sacrament before naturalization there on March 9, 1741 and Aapril 10, 1742 took the Naturalization Oath in the Supreme Court at Philadephia. On April 24, 1742 they were certified as citizens (of Great Britain).
    On April 16, 1743, Peter made application for a warrant at the land office in Philadelphia to acquire a tract of land located in the lower Jordon Valley on the Jordon River. This was purchased November 10, 1743 from Casper Wistar, the bill of sale being made in 1742. A considerable length of time transpired from the date of the warrant in 1743 until the patent was granted April 3, 1782, but at that time this was not uncommon. The land described was recorded under Warrant #D-13-199, Patent #P-1-179 and was called Troxelburg.
    This new home site of Peter and his family was approximately 5 miles from their old home at Egypt. On a location one-quarter mile downstream from the stone bridge at "Troxell's Crossing" and to the south of and within a few hundred feet of the Jordon River, on gently sloping ground and near the edge of the Jordan flood basin, stands a remarkable memorial to Peter Troxell. Here in 1744, he and his sons built a substantial dwelling, 35x25 feet, 2 1/2 stories high, with an adjoining kitchen 20x23-1/2 feet in size. The walls were constructed 20 inches thick. The house was built primarily for the use of Peter's family, but proved in time to be a haven for many purposes. During the French and Indian Wars the settlers more than once took refuge therein to escape the marauding Indians. Meetings of the Reformed congregation was held there, and at one time it served as a tavern by Peter(2) in 1761. It is related that while the construction of the house was going on, Indians sat on the hillside opposite the river and watched the proceedings, Peter and his sons never knowing whether they would attack. Dorothy Harbison, her daughter, Tanya and family, visited this area in 1986. The first house that was built by Peter was built of different types of rocks set in cement or mortar. The walls were about 2 feet think. This house was not kept up very well, but could be seen through the windows. It is very rustic, with no lights, but used a fireplace to cook with.
    The second home is being maintained as a historical monument with scheduled tours by the historical society. It is completely outfitted with home-made feather beds, cradles, and a poster bed with a canape. Cooking utensils are hung and placed by the long wall-length fireplace. Several old pictures hand in the upper halls and rooms, and a large weaving loom takes up practically one room on the second floor. The Troxell-Steckell Holy Bible printed in Dutch is also in the house. The barn was traditially larger than the house and is made of the same type and thickness of materials. It is three stories high with the top story being made of wood and painted red with traditional Hex symbols to scare away the evil spirits and bring good luck to their crops and animals. The barn had all types of tools, from the hand-made pitch forks and knives to the large treddle machine they used to raise at a 90 degree angle and have horses tread it to create power to run the farm equipment. Cider priesses, a hand-turned organ grinder made into a staionery musical instrument about the size of a large victrolla, and many other tools are still maintained at the barn. On the second floor of the barn there are buggies ranging from the one-person rider to one that holds six peiole, both with wheels and with sleigh runners for the snowy months. One even had the fring on the top.
    Located between the two houses is Troxell Crossing. The large brick elementary school bears the name of Troxell. Dorothy Harbison has pictures of the houses and area.
    The Peter Troxell family lived in the home until April 8, 1854 at which time it was purchased by the Minnich family. They lived there as owners until about 1950, at which time the house and property that it is situated upon, plus adjoining tracts, were purchased by teh Trojan Powder Company of Allentown. The Minnichs made repairs to the house as they were needed and the Trojan Powder Company, along with interested individuals, have continued the maintenance. The validity of the date of construction is borne out by the fact that when the large hearth was removed in the kitchen for repairs in 1910, the mantel piece was found to be inscribed with the date "1744".
    The last known date of Peter living in the house was January 12, 1754, the day that he mortgaged the house and property to Lynford Lardiner for 294 pounds. Records indicate that soon after this date, Peter moved to Frederick County, Maryland, where he died in April or May of 1766. His eldest son, Peter(2) assumed the mortgage on the old home and lived there for a number of years. It appears that with the exceptions of the two oldest sons, all other children moved to Maryland with Peter.

i. David Troxell, married Anna Elizabeth Saeger.

Diff. Spelling of Name: David Tracksel

Notes for Anna Elizabeth Saeger:
Baptized by Rev. Boehm. Sponsors were Nicolaus and Maria Margaretha Kern. Baptiste by Rev. Boehm. Sponsors were Nicolaus and Maria Margaretha Kern.

Sister of Anna Barbara Saeger who married John Peter Troxell.

ii. Georg Friederich Troxell, married Apolonia Lay; born 1741.

Notes for Georg Friederich Troxell:
    Taken from R.M. Troxell's 1997 book; Troxel(l) Trails & Tales, with additions by Margaret E. Myers of Frederick, MD., gr. gr. gr. granddaughter of Elizabeth Troxell, child of George Frederick & Apollonia (Lay) Troxell.
    "George Frederick Troxel, son of Peter and Juliana Catherina (Trauthager) Troxell, was born near Egypt Bucks Co., PA, in 1741, and was baptized there on 28 July 1741 at the Egypt Reformed Church by Rev. John Philip Boehm. His sponsors were; George Kern, Salome Gut, wife of Lorentz, Frederick Neuhart, Susanna Ruch, wife of George Ruch.
    Frederick moved to Frederick County MD with his parents and there married Apollonia Lay, daughter of Johannes Georg Lay and Maria Elisabetha (Traut) Lay. Records of the Apple's Church, Thurmont, MD has the following references to Frederick and Apollonia. On 20 April 1774 their son John was baptized who was born 22 Dec. 1773, sponsors by John and Maria Margaretha Troxel. June 30, 1776 their daughter Catherina Magdalena was baptized, she was born 4 April 1776 and her sponsor was Magdalena Jung. In March 1780 their daughter Margaretha was baptized, she was born 7 Feb. 1779, her sponsors were John and Margaret Troxell. Frederick and wife were sponsors at the baptism if Frederick, son of Peter and Magdalena Troxell, on 27 June 1779. On 11 Nov. 1781 their son, George Peter, was baptized, he was born 27 Sept. 1781. Frederick was named as co-executor for his fathers will, which was probated 6 May 1776.
    In "Biographies - Maryland" (Frederick Co., MD), as published in History of Western Maryland, by J.T. Scharf, Vol. 1, 1882, page 124, is recorded: "The first meeting held in Frederick County, MD as published in the Maryland Gazette at Annapolis was convened at the old schoolhouse not far from Troxell's mills at Tom's Creek, on Sunday the 28th of August 1770. The meeting largely attended by the "old inhabitants', included Frederick Troxell, who took an oath re-affirming their loyalty to "King and Country", and the great Magna Carta of the Civil and Religious Rights, as granted by Charles of England to Lord Baltimore.....etc..".
    George Frederick died in Frederick County, MD, 10 Oct. 1795. The 1790 census for Frederick County show the family as 5 females, 2 males over 16 and 2 males under 16, this corresponds to the sex and ages for his family as found in the baptismal records of Apple's Church near Thurmont, MD. There children were:
Mary Troxell, born 5 Nov. 1764
Jacob Troxell, born 1 April 1767
JOHN Troxell, born 22 Dec. 1773
Catharine Magdalena Troxell, born 4 April 1776
Margaretha Troxell, born 7 Feb. 1779
Elizabeth Troxell, born 4 April 1769
Frederick Troxell, born 11 March 1769
George Peter Troxell, born 28 Sept. 1781"

George Frederick Troxell was a blacksmith, and there is a case in Chancery at Annapolis, Hall of Records.

iii. John Troxell, married Maria Margaretha ?.

Notes for John Troxell:
John lived in Scott Co., KY. His will burned and only a few of the issue are known, as can be found on a scrap of paper.

8 iv. Peter Troxell, Jr., married (1) Anna Maria //; married (2) Hannah Zirchel.

v. Sr. Daniel Troxell, Sr., born 1726 in Germany; died 1814; married Sophia Dotterer 1748 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; born 05 March 1725/26 in Philadelphia County or Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; died Aft. October 1783.

Notes for Sr. Daniel Troxell, Sr.:
    Daniel was 7 years of age when his father brought him to America. He received from his father by deed of 29 November 1758, 200 acres of land which he farmed until 26 December 1767, when he sold the greater part of his land to John Roth, and removed to York County, to the section now Adams county. He married Sophia Dotterer, who was born 5 March 1726, the daughter of Michael and his wife Anna Maria (Fisher) Dotterer.
    On 20 February 1752 a warrant was issued for 127 acres of land to Daniel Troxel, Land Office Index C-215-274, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This was not patented until 22 February 1822, and at that time it was patented to Jonas Troxel, Land Office Record H-18-531.
    The Pennsylvania Archives, Volume 6, Series 6, page 11 records Daniel Troxel as sponsoring a baptism on 30 July 1758 at the Egypt Reformed Church, at Egypt, Pennsylvania. He was not listed as being with his wife. neither was he listed as a single man, as some of them were. He was married by 1750 as his first son was born about that time.
    The next record found was on page 13 of the above referenced book, where it records Sofia Troxel as being a sponsor at a baptism on 12 April 1763. This is the last record we find of either of these in the records of the Reformed Church at Egypt.
    On 25 April 1775 a warrant was issued to Daniel Troxel for 50 acres of land in York County, Pennsylvania. On the tax list for York County, for 1779, as found in Pennsylvania Archives, Series 3, Volume 21, on page 107, Daniel is found to have 225 acres of land, 4 horses and 4 cows. He was living in Germany Township. On page 560 of same book, in Germany Township in 1782, Daniel paid tax on 200 acres, 2 horses, and 3 cows. On page 727 for 1783, Daniel paid tax on 200 acres and here is also recorded that there were six inhabitants. On 9 June 1776, Daniel sold 50 acres of land to Balzer Sheelhorn as found in the following bill of sale;
    "Of seven pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania unto me in hand well and truly paid by Balzer Sheelhorn of the County of Lancaster in the Commonwealth aforesaid Yeoman the receipt and payment of which sum I do hereby acknowledge and myself to be therewith fully satisfied contented and paid have bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain sell and convey unto the said Balzer Sheelhorn all that my right title and interest of in and to a certain warrant, granted unto me by the Honorable Proprietaries of the Province aforesaid for the taking up the quantity of fifty acres of land in the County of York aforesaid adjoining the lands of Adam Hauns and Thomas Fisher and the county line in Germany Township aforesaid bearing dated Philadelphia the Twenty-fifth day of April which was in the year of our Lord on thousand seven hundred and seventy-five and also all my right and title to the land located by the said warrant and the sum of money already paid thereon unto the Honorable the Proprietaries aforesaid together also with all the singular the buildings improvements ways, woods, water, water-courses, rights members, liberties, privileges, heridatements and appurtenances whatsoever unto the said tract of land belonging or otherwise of right appertaining and the reversions of remainders rents, issued and profits thereof with the receipt for the money already paid thereon unto the said proprietaries and the said warrant and all other evidences and writings relative thereto now in my custody and possession to have and to hold the said warrant and land therein mentioned surveyed or tho be surveyed in pursuance thereof with all and singular the appurtenances unto the said Balzer Sheelhorn his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of the said Balzer Sheelhorn his heirs and assigns forever. Subject never the less unto the payment of the residue of the purchase money interest and quit rents already due and to become due and payable for or on the same unto the Honourable the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania aforesaid their heirs and successors. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the ninth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six.

Daniel Troxel (signed with his mark)
Witnessed by Samuel Hunter and Arch McLean.
Filed with Thomas Fisher, the Justice of the Common Pleas Court of York County on 30 April 1783 and was recorded by Arch McLean, Recorder."

The 1790 census for York County, Pennsylvania, lists Daniel Troxell with two females. Daniel died in 1814 and is buried at Christ Reformed near Littlestown. Adams County, Pennsylvania. Of the children of Daniel and Sophia, the daughters, only one name is known, but of the sons they are as follows:
Daniel Troxel, b: 8 March 1749
Adam Troxel, b: 15 March 1758
Anthony Troxell
David Troxell, b: 26 January 1755
Jacob Troxell
John Troxell, b: 3 May 1761
Elizabeth Troxell, b: 8 April 1860
(from Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)

    Daniel Troxel was naturalized April 10, 1761. He received from his father by deed of November 29, 1758, 200 acres of land, which he farmed until December 26, 1767, when he sold the greater part of his land to John Roth and removed to York County, to the section now Adams County.
    Pennsylvania Archives, Vol. 6 - Daniel Troxell was the second son of Peter Troxell, the emigrant, and arrived with his father at the age of nine years. He married Sophia Dotterer and later removed to Adams County (page. 138). Daniel Troxell, on April 25, 1775, sold for L7, 50 acres to Balzer Seelhom. This land was granted to Daniel Troxell by the proprietaries of Pennsylvania (Deed Book, York, Pa.).
    He was also taxed for land in Germany Township, York County, Pennsylvania, as follows, to-wit:
1779 Daniel Troxell, Germany Tp., 225 a., 4 horses, 4 cattle;
tax 95, 7, 6, page. 107

1780 Daniel Troxell, Germany Tp., 150 a., 3 horses, 3 cattle;
tax 58, 0, 0, page. 310.

1781, Daniel Troxell, Germany Tp., 200 a., 3 horses, 4 cattle;
tax 8, 7, 6, page. 454.

1782, Daniel Troxell, Germany Tp., 200 a., 3 horses, 3 cattle;
tax 16, 9, page. 560.

1783, Daniel Troxell, Germany Tp., 200 a., 3 horses, 3 cattle;
tax 16, 9, page. 560.

1783, Daniel Troxell, Germany Tp., 200 a. (7 inhabitants),
page. 727.
(Pennsylvania Archives, Vol. 21, Series 3.)

Came to America in 1733 with his parents Julianna & Peter
Moved to York Co in 1767 at Littlestown, PA & buried Christ Reformed Cemetery near Littlestown[3-13-1.ftw]
Burial: Christ Reformed Church, near Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania

Diff. Spelling of Name: Johann Daniel Troxell

Notes for Sophia Dotterer:
Buried at Christ Reformed Cemetery

vi. Christian Troxell, Sr., born March 1738/39 in Egypt, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died in Wayne/Pulaski County, Kentucky?; married Anna Juliana Catherina Doerr 31 May 1761 in Frederick, Maryland; born Abt. 1740.

Notes for Christian Troxell, Sr.:]

twin of Juliana Margaretha

Brumbaugh's Vol. II, pg. 47. Deed of 1000 acres, Dorchester Co., MD
Certificate 9-15-1765 Lease executed in Dorchester Co.
    Christian Troxell, son of Peter Troxell, the emmigrant, and Juliana Catherina, his wife was born in Bucks County, PA and was baptised in the Egypt Reformed Church, Egypt Pennsylvania, by the Rev. John Henricus Goetschius; his sponsors were Christian Brengel, Peter Troxell, and Salome Gut, wife of Lorentz. He was a twin to his sister Juliana Margaretha. Robert's History of Lehigh County Pennsylvania states that he was confirmed in 1754. He was born in 1739 and was baptised on April 16, 1739. He married Catherine Doerr between 1762 and 1774. Christian executed a deen for 100 acres in Dorchester County, Maryland on September 15, 1765 according to Brumbaugh's Vol. ll, page 47. Christian is listed in Frederick County, MD tax list, Conococheague hundred for Dec 27, 1766, May 27, 1767, and for July 26, 1766. Conococheague Hundred is located in present day Washington County, just west of the City of Hagerstown.
    Christian moved to Maryland when his father did in 1758, and is found in the 1782 tax records for Loudon County Virginia. Records have been found that Christian left Virginia by 1783 or 1784 as he purchased land in Bedford County Pennsylvania on December 2, 1784. This purchase was contested and in Volume 1, Third Series, Pennsylvania Archives, page 655, the following is found: "Land Office, July 1789--Nicholas Leetch versus Christian Troxell. The parties appearing and being heard, it appears, that both claims under an application of William Yates for 300 acres of land on Plumb Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania that Robert McCrea made a survey of a tract of land on the same application, but how much it contained is not certain, the survey not being returned into the Surveyor General's Office. That the said Yates and wife by deed dated 21 May, 1774 conveyed 200 acres of land by Metes and Bounds therein expressed to John Cravel whose right became vested in said Leetch. And by deed dated December 2, 1784, conveyed 30 acres of land to the said Troxell which tract or some part thereof said Leetch claimes: Whereupon it is the opinion of the Board and it is ordered that the Deputy Surveyor of the District shall resurvey the tract ---etc." On page 673 of the above referenced book the surveyor's report was returned and Christian Troxell was awarded a tract containing 35 acres under the Surveyor's decision." Today this tract of land is located in Thompson Township, Fulton County Pennsylvania and is less than five miles from Hancock, Washington County Maryland.
    Christian Troxell took warrant to 280 acres of land on March 1, 1790 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, as recorded in the Third Series, Volume XXV, page 646 of the Pennsylvania Archives. Even though he took warrant on land in 1790 in Bedfdord County he is not listed in the 1790 Census. However there is a listing for a Christy Crocksell. As previously stated names were recorded on the census schedule as they sounded to the person completing the census records. It is thought that Christian Troxell and Christy Crocksell are on and the same. Christian was known to have been there since he took warrant as late as March 1, 1790. This household as recorded in the 1790 census contained 4 males 16 years of age and up, 2 males under 16, and 2 females. This equals later records for the family of Christian.
    Christian and Jacob Boy, jointly bought 380 acres of land in Sullivan County, TN on September 10, 1787, which they sold on September 2, 1794 at which time Christian moved to Pulaski Co. KY. The connection between Christian and Jacob Boy is unknown, possibly a son-in-law, nor when Christian actually moved to Sullivan County, since he was in Bedford Co., PA in 1790.
   In the 1800 census for Pulaski County, KY, is found Christian, "Farick", and Peter Troxell. A new county was formed and a part became Wayne County. In the 1801 tax list are the names of Christopher and Peter, but not Christian. Christian is listed in the 1810 census for Wayne County, with the notation of "exempt" after his name. A person exempted from paying tax only if he were an invalid or was of old age. Christian would have been about 74 years of age, so it would appear that this Christian was the son of Peter, the emigrant. No further record is found on him after the 1813 tax list. In the 1810 census for Wayne County, KY, Daniel Troxell is listed showing a male over 45 with him. This could have been Christian. The 1810 census lists Peter, Christian and Daniel. These three along with Christian Jr., and Jacob would make the five sons as shown by the 1790 census for Bedford County, PA. Daniel is known to have been born in Virginia, also marriage records have been found for a daughter in Pulaski County, Kentucky.  Christian was baptized in the Egypt Reformed Church, Egypt, Pennsylvania, by Rev. John Henricau Goetschius on 16 April 1739; his sponsors were Christian Brengel, Peter Troxel and Salome Gut, wife of Lorentz. He was a twin to his sister Juliana Margaretha. Jack Salmon states that he was confirmed in 1753, however, Roberts in the History of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, states the year to be 1754. He was born in 1739 and was baptized on 16 April 1739.
    Christian moved to Maryland when his father did in 1758, and is found in the 1782 tax list for Loudoun County, Virginia. This county is just across the Potomac from Frederick County, Maryland, where his father lived.
    Records have been found that Christian left Virginia by 1783 or 1784. This purchase was contested and in Volume 1, Series 3, Pennsylvania Archives, page 655, the following is found: "Land Office, July, 1789 -- Nicholas Leetch versus Christian Troxel: The parties appearing and being heard, it appears, that both claim under an application of Williams Yates for 300 acres of land on Plumb Run in Bedford County that Robert McCrea made a survey of a tract of land on the some application, but how much it contained is not certain, the survey not being returned into the Surveyors General's Office. That the said Yates and wife by deed dated 21 May 1774 conveyed 200 acres of land by Metes and Bounds therein expressed to John Cravel whose right became vested in said Leetch. And by deed dated 2 December 1784, conveyed 30 acres of land to the said Troxel which tract or some part thereof said Leetch claims: Whereupon it is the opinion of the Board and it is ordered that the Deputy Surveyor of the District shall re-survey the tract -- etc." On page 673 of above referenced book the Surveyor's report was returned and Christian Troxel was awarded a tract containing 35 acres under the Surveyor's decision.
    Christian Troxel took warrant on 280 acres of land on 1 March 1790 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, as recorded in the Series 3, Volume XXV, page 646 of the Pennsylvania Archives. Even though he took warrant of land in 1790 in Bedford County, he is not listed in the 1790 census. However, there is a listing for a Christy Crocksell. As before stated names were recorded on the census schedule as they sounded to the person who was taking the census at the time. It is thought that Christian Troxel and Christy Crocksell are one and the same. Christian was known to have been there since he took warrant on land as late as 1 March 1790. This household as recorded is the 1790 census contained 4 males: 16 years of age and up, 2 males under 16, and 2 females.
    In the 1800 census for Pulaski County, Kentucky is found the names of Christian Troxel, 'Farick' Troxel, and Peter Troxel. A new county was formed and a part of it was named Wayne County, in 1801 tax list for Wayne County, Kentucky, only Christopher and Peter Troxel are found. Christian Troxel is listed on the 1810 and the 1813 tax lists for Wayne County, with the notation of "Exempt" after his name. A person was exempted from paying tax only if he were an invalid or was of old age. Christian would have been about 74 years of age so it would appear that this Christian was the son of Peter, the emigrant. No further record is found of him after the 1813 tax list. In the 1810 census for Wayne County, Kentucky, Daniel Troxel is listed showing a male over 45 living with him. This could have been Christian. The 1810 census lists Peter, Christopher and Daniel Troxel. These three along with Christian Jr., and Jacob would make the five sons as shown by the 1790 census for Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Daniel is known to have been born in Virginia, so here again it appears that the Christian of Virginia, the Christian of Pennsylvania, and this Christian in Wayne County, Kentucky are all one and the same. Marriage records for a daughter have been found in Pulaski County, Kentucky. She alone with the 5 sons named above would total exact to the family in the 1790 census for Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
(from Troxel's Trail, by Richard M. Troxel)

vii. Juliana Margaretha Troxell, born March 1738/39 in near Egypt, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; married (1) Henry Schneider; married (2) Abraham Watring III; born 1745; died 1809.

Notes for Juliana Margaretha Troxell:
Julia Margartha and Christian was twins. Julia Margartha was baptized on 16 April 1739 at the Egypt Reformed Church , Egypt, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, by the Rev. John Henricus Gostachius, with the sponsors of, Johannes Bertach, Catherina Elisabetha Kern, and Maria Margaretha Neuhart.

Juliana was named in her fathers will, written and probated in 1766. It is believed that she moved to Frederick County, Maryland with her parents. Record of her birth and baptism are recorded in the Pennsylvania Archives, Series 6, Volume 6, page 5. (From Troxell's Trails, by Richard M. Troxell)

Diff. Spelling of Name: Julia Margaretha Troxell

 

Notes for Jakob Troxell, Sr.:
   Jakob was baptized on 05 March 1952 at Reformed Church, Lenk. Semmental, Switzerland.
   Jakob Trachsel with his wife and at least some, if not all, of his adult children moved from Switzerland to Wolfersheim in the area of Homburg-Saar, a part of the Lutheran community of Walsheim/allies, Germany. Jakob was married 18 January 1684, in Lenk, Berne Canton, Switzerland to Margaretha Brengel a daughter of Steffen and Elsbeth (Bratten) Brengel (Bringel, Bringold) who were residents of St. Stephen in Semmental, Switzerland. Lenk and Saint Stephen are from five to ten miles apart. Margaretha was born is 1662 and died 21 May 1721, in Woferaheim, Germany at the age of 59 years. The records of the Reformed Church in Walsheim/Blies, Germany show that at the time of Jakob's death on 23 December 1721 at the age of 71 years, he was a resident of Wolfersheim, Germany. Wofersheim is located in the Homburg-Saar region of Germany, called the Lower Palitinate. Differentiated from Upper Palitinate because of the lower altitude. This is west of the Rhine River and is near the border of France. These records are found in Edwin Friedrich Schmidt, Die Familie Trachsel ein beitrag zur Schwetner einwanderrung  (Heimatstelle Pfalz, Kaiserslautern, Germany, 1961), Volume 12, pages 5-10.
(Taken from Troxel's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)
    According to the Reformed Church records in Lenk in Semmental, Switzerland, Jakob, the son of Hans and Elsbeth (Gungsel) Trachsel of Lenk, was baptized there on 5 March 1652.
(From GundryFran@aol.com)
    Copied from Troxel(l) Trails, Bk I, and Troxel(l) Trails & Tales, Bk II, written by Richard M. Troxel. Excerpts compiled by Jack D. Salmon, of Royal Oak, MI, and printed in a genealogical summary published in the Detroit , MI Genealogical Society Magazine in the summer of 1969.
    Page 5, of Mr. Salmon's information states that they left Switzerland early in 1719. However, church records in Wolfersheim, Germany indicate that it may have been as early as 1708. Her Schneider advises that there were twelve families that left Switzerland at one time.
    According to the Reformed church records in Lenk in Semmental, Switzerland, Jakob, the son of Hans and Elsbeth (Gungsel) Trachsel of Lenk, was baptized there on 5 March 1652.
    Jakob Trachsel with his wife and at least some, if not all, of his adult children moved to Wolfersheim, in the area of Homburg-Saar, a part of the Lutheran Comunity of Walsheim/Blies, Germany.
    Jakob was married 18 January, 1684 in Lenk, Berne Canton, Switzerland to Margaretha Brengel, a daughter of Steffen and Elsbeth (Bratten) Brengel (Bringel, Bringold) who were residents of St. Stephen in Semmental, Switzerland. Lenk and Saint Stephen are from five to ten miles apart.
     Margaretha was born in 1662 and died 21 May, 1721, in Wolfersheim, Germany at the age of 59 years.However, Herr Schneider has furnished a copy of their marriage record and it reads: Margaretha, geb. Bringel, Tochter des Bringel, Michel and der Benedikta, geb, Rieben. This record also shows date of her christening as 29 Oct. 1654, and date of death as 19 Nov. 1724 in Wolfersheim. They both showed her maiden name as Bringel, but we have different father and mother. I am going to go with the marriage record, that she was the daughter of Michel and Benedikta.
    Early in 1719, Jakob Trachsel and his family moved from Switzerland to Wolfersheim in the district of Homburg-Saar, a part of the Lutheran community of Walsheim/Blies, Germany, known in those days as the Palatine area of Germany. Their reasons for leaving their native land was because they desired more freedom of religion and also the existing working conditions did not allow them to provide for their families.
    The records of the Reformed Church in Walsheim/Blies, Germany show that at the time of Jakob's death on 24 Dec. 1721 at the age of 71 years, he was a resident of Wolfersheim, Germany. Wolfersheim is located in the Homburg-Saar region of Germany, called the Lower Palitinate. Differentiated from Upper Palitinate because of the lower altitude. This is west of the Rhine River and is near the border of France. These records are found in Edwin Friedrich Schmidt, Die Familie Trachsel ein beitrag slautern, Germany, 1961), Volumn 12, pages 5-10.
    The children of Jakob and Margaretha (among them Peter I,) all born in Lenk in Semmental, Switzerland, were:
Elsbeth, bapt. 2 Nov. 1684 in Lenk; d. 30 Apr. 1721 in Wolfersheim at age 36 yrs, 5 mos. (39 days after her mother).
Jakob, christened 2 Nov. 1684.
    John (Hans, Johnnes), baptized 4 Oct. 1689 in Lenk (Roberts says he was b. in 1690); d. in America; m. Anna Maria (unknown) (Roberts says wives name was "Mary"), d. in America. John emigrated to America in the ship Samuel", arriving in Philadelphia on 30 Aug. 1737 from where he proceeded to Egypt, in upper Lehigh Country, PA. Here he warranted a tract of 250 acres of land on 28 Oct. 1737. He died before fullfilling the requirements necessary to secure the land upon which he had settled, at which time it was secured by his sons. John and Anna Maria were active in the work of the Egypt Reformed church, and it is believed that they were buried there.
Peter I, christened 6 Nov. 1691; d. 1766
Christian, christened 2 Feb. 1694
Benedikt, M. Katherina, christened 1 Jan. 1697.

i. Nicholas Troxell

16 ii. Peter Troxell, Sr., married Juliana Catharina Trauthager.

iii. Elsbeth Troxell, born 02 November 1684 in Lenk, Canton of Bern, Switzerland; died 30 April 1721 in Wolfersheim, Germany; married Peter Beetschen 10 November 1712.

Notes for Elsbeth Troxell:
Elizabeth Trachsel was born in Lenk and was christened there on 2 Nov. 1684. Moved with her parents to Wolfersheim, Germany, where she died April 30, 1721, at the age of 36 years, 5 months. She, her mother, and her father all died in the year 1721, at the age of 36 years and 5 months. She in April, her mother in May, and her father in December.

iv. Jacob Troxell, Jr., born 01 May 1687.

v. Johannes Troxell, born Abt. 1689 in Switzerland; died 1750 in Egypt, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; married (1) Anna Magdalena Roth; married (2) Anna Maria Hunsicker 19 May 1718 in Egypt, Lehigh County, Pennsylania; born 06 March 1690/91 in Wolfersheim, Germany; died 10 July 1795 in Egypt, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

Notes for Johannes Troxell:
    Johannes Trachsel was born in Lenk, Berne Canton, Switzerland and was baptized there in the Reformed Church on 4 October 1689. (Roberts, History of Lehigh County, Penn. 1914, Volume III, page 1331, gives his birth date at 1690). He married Anna Maria (also called Mary). Their children were all born in the area of Wolfersheim, Germany.
    Emmigrated on the ship "Samuel" on 30 of August 1737 with his wife and family. Daniel Rupp recorded in Thirty Thousand Names of Immigrants, Publisher in 1927. in the record for the ship "Samuel", which landed in Philadelphia, Penn., a listing for Johannes Drachsel.
    "Pennsylvania German Pioneers", by Straussburger and Hinke, Vol. I, page. 168, lists Johannes Trachsel, age 47, this would place his date of birth between 31 August 1689 and 30 August 1690. This would coincide with Roberts, or the records at the church in Lenk, Switzerland.
    After the death of his wife, Mary, he married Anna Magdalena Schreiber, nee Roth, in 1750, the widow of John Jacob Schreiber.
    It is an interesting to note that the baptism of each of the children for Johannes and Anna Maria the Hunsecker family were named among the sponsors. This leads me to believe that possibly her maiden name was Hunsecker.
    Pennsylvania Archives, Third Series, Volume XXIV, page 169 shows that 100 acres of land was warranteed in Bucks County, Penn., on 18 January 1737, in the name of John Troxel. Since he did not arrive until 30 August 1737, this acreage must have been warranteed by his brother Peter in his name, so that he would have a place of residence on his arrival. It is also shown on page. 170, of this book, that 250 acres of land was warranteed by John Troxel on 28 October 1737. Robert's, states in his History of page 1331, that Johannes died before he could satisfy the requirements to secure a patent on either of these pieces of land, and that the patent was secured by his sons.
    Mrs. William G. Buckey, in a letter written in 1953 gives the date of Johannes death as 1750, the same year he married Anna Schreiber. Records indicate that his son Nicholas warranteed 125 acres of land originally warranteed to Johannes, on 29 November 1751, this would indicate that Johannes had died either in 1750 or in 1751. This land is north of Egypt, Bucks County, Penn. Mrs. Buchey was a descendant of Johannes through his son John Peter.
    Anna Maria died in Pennsylvania.
    Johannes and Anna Maria were active in the Reformed Church at Egypt, Penn., and some records of them can be found there. See Penn. Archives, Sixth Series, Volume VI, page. 6, 8, and 135.
(Troxel's Trail, by Richard M. Troxel)[3-13.ftw]

Copied from the Lehigh County PA History by Charles Rhomds Roberts
    The second branch of the Troxell family in Lehigh County, descended from John Troxell, who was born in Switzerland in 1689/90, and emigrated to America on the ship Samuel, arriving in Philadelphia on August 30, 1737. He settled at Egypt PA, where he warranted a tract of 250 acres on Oct. 28, 1737. He was a member of Egypt Reformed Church and with his wife, Mary, was active in church work. He died before fulfilling all the conditions necessary to secure the land he had warranted and it was then secured by his sons. His eldest son, John Peter Troxell, was born April 3, 1719, and was aged 18 upon his arrival in America. He was naturalized Sept. 26, 1748, and secured the land warranted by his father, with additional tracts, upon which he erected in 1756, a large stone house, near Coplay Creek, at Egypt, which still stands, and in 1758, a stone barn, 85 by 37 feet, which was torn down in 1874. In this house services were frequently held by the Reformed congregation. Later he removed to Gwynedd township, Philadelphia, (now Montgomery) county, and Peter Steckel occupied the farm. On May 20, 1768, Steckel purchased the property for L1, 4s, 20d. In 1776 Troxell owned 170 acres a grist mill, and saw mill in Gwynedd and sold it to Samuel Wheeler, and removed to Maryland. He died Jan. 25, 1799 and is buried at Tom's Creek, MD. His first wife was Anna Barbara, born 1723, daughter of John Nicholas Saeger. She died about 1750, leaving two children, John and Anna Barbara. His second wife, Catherine Maria Magdalena Schreiber, daughter of John Jacob and Anna Magdalena (Roth) Schreiber, was born Jan. 6, 1737, and died Jan. 9, 1806. She had seven children.
    The eldest son of John Peter was John, born Sept. 17, 1747, and died April 21, 1830. He married Elizabeth Martin of Germantown and lived near Emmitsburg, MD. The daughter by the first wife, Anna Barbara was born Sept. 12, 1748, and died Sept. 15, 1823. She married Matthias Martin.
    The children of the second wife were, Mary Magdalena, born May 17, 1761, and died Dec. 5, 1825, married Christian Kuhn; Jacob born 1765, died 1807, married Magdalena Crushion; Elizabeth, born Feb. 6, 1767, died Feb. 18, 1809; Maria born Feb. 15, 1771, died Aug. 4, 1794; George, born Feb. 27, 1773, died Jan. 20, 1832, married Elizabeth Crabbs; and Frederick, born Feb. 20, 1779, died Jan. 1, 1853, married Catharine Wilson.
    The other sons of John Troxell Sr. were Nicholas and Michael.
     R.M. Troxel states in his 1997 "Troxel(l) Trails Tales that "Pennsylvania German Pioneers", by Straussburger and Hinke, Vol. l, page 168, lists Johannes Trachsel, age 47. After the death of his wife Mary, he married Anna Maagdalena Schreiber, nee Roth, in 1750, the widow of John Jakob Schreiber. It is interesting to not that the baptism of each of the children for Johannes and Anna Maria the Hunsecker family were named among the sponsors. This leads me to believe that possibly her maiden name was Hunsecker.
    Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd Series, Vol. xxiv, page 169 shows that 100 acres of land was warented in Bucks County, PA., on 18 Jan. 1737, in the name of John Troxel and since he didnot arrive until 30 Aug. 1737, this acreage must have been warranted by his brother Peter in his name, so he would have a place of residence on his arrival. It is also shown on page 170 of this book that 250 acres of land was warranted by John Troxel on 28 Oct. 1737. Robert's, states in his history on page 1331, that Johannes died before he could satisfy the requirements to secure a patent on either of these pieces of land, and originally waranted to Johannes, on 29 Nov. 1751. This land lay north of Egypt, Bucks Co., PA. Mrs. Buckey was a descendant of Johannes through is son John Peter.
    Johannes and Anna Maria were active in the Reformed Church at Egypt, PA. Their children were:
John Peter Troxel, born 3 April 1719
Michael Troxel, born 25 Dec. 1721, twin
Nicholas Troxel, born 25 Dec. 1721, twin
Catrina Troxel, born 20 Mar. 1728, died 1777
Veronica Troxel, m. John Vincent Stauffer on 15 June 1762

Notes for Anna Maria Hunsicker:
Larissa Souzer has Anna's last name as Hunsecker. She immigrated on the "Samuel" with her husband.
Diff. Spelling of Name: Hunsecker

vi. Johannes Peter Troxell, Sr., born 06 November 1691 in Lenk, Berne Conton, Swizterland; died 16 April 1766 in Frederick County, Maryland; married Anna Julia Catherine Fraudhueger March 1720/21 in Katzenthal, Alsace, France; born 1702 in Katzenthal, Alsace, France; died 16 April 1795 in Whitehall Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Notes for Johannes Peter Troxell, Sr.:
    Johannes Peter Trachsel is also known as Peter Troxel. Immigrated on the "Samuel" on 17 August 1733. (Rupp. 30,000 names, pages 87-88) On November 10, 1743, Johannes Peter Trachsel purchased from Casper Wister two tracts of 100 acres each on the Jordan River, for which a bill of sale had been made in 1742. Some of which is still owned by his descendants today. He later moved to this property and built a stone house 30X21 feet in 1744, which still stands and is the oldest house in Lehigh County. (Pennsylvania Archives, Page 7, year 1742). When the large hearth was removed some years ago, the mantelpiece was found to contain the figures 1744. In this old building travelers were entertained in the early days by the Minnich family. The house stands near the Jordan Creek, east of Troxel's Crossing, on the electric road from Allentown to Slatington. Peter Troxel mortgaged these tracts of land on January 12, 1754, to Lynford Lardner for $294.00; the house is mentioned in the mortgage and is described as situated on a branch of the Lehigh Creek, called Indian Creek.
    After moving from Egypt he became a member of the Jordan Reformed Church. Peter Troxel went to Frederick County, Maryland. He died in Frederick County, now Washington County, Maryland, between April 16, 1766 (date of will) and May 6, 1766 (date of probate); his will being on file both at Hagerstown and Annapolis, Maryland.
    Peter Trachsel/Troxel, was born at Lenk, Berne Canton, Switzerland where he was baptized 6 November 1691; his sponsors were Staffe Pfund and Jakob Jaggi. Peter was taken by his parents to the Rhineland Palatinate in the Hombrug-Saar area in Germany near the French border when they moved from Switzerland. Here they settled near the hamlet of Wofersheim. According to the first church record book of Reichweiler, "Peter Trachsel, son of Jacob Trachsel from Lenk, Switzerland received Confirmatory Blessings on 8 April 1708. Jack D. Salmon reported in his article in the Detroit, Michigan. Genealogical Society Magazine that they left Switzerland in 1719, however, it appears in the above that they left before 1708.
   Peter and his wife Juliana Catharina, age 30, along with two sons, Peter and Daniel, ages 9 and 7 respectively immigrated to America in the ship "Samuel" of London under the command of Hugh Percy, Master from Rotterdam, late of Deal. They were included in the passenger list of "Palatines, 89 males above 16, in all, 291". Among those on the ship's manifest appeared the names of Peter Drachsel, above 16; and Peter and Daniel Drachsel under 16, as shown by Rupp, reference given precious.
    Pennsylvania German Pioneers by Strassburger and Hinke, Volume 1, page 106, List 29-A, (also pages 108 and 110), lists Peter Troksell, age 42, Catharina Troksell, age 30, Peter Troksell, age 9, and Daniel Troksell, age 7.
    Upon landing at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1733, Peter and his family proceeded to Egypt, Pennsylvania. In then Bucks County (that part to become Whitehall Township, Northampton County in 1752 and Lehigh County in 1812). The Egypt Reformed Church, founded in 1734, carried records referring to Peter as a Censor in 1736 and as a Deacon in 1737. These records can be found published in Pennsylvania Archives, Series Six, Vol. VI. Except for Peter and Daniel who were born in Germany and immigrated with their parents, all the remaining children were born and baptized in Egypt, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The name of Peter appears in the church records at Egypt until 1744.
    During his stay at Egypt he secured on 10 May 1737 his first warrant for 300 acres of land. On 15 October 1737 he secured an additional 100 acres, Pennsylvania Archives, Third Series, Vol. XXIV, page. 169. He and his son Peter took the sacrament before naturalization there on 9 March 1741, and on 10 April 1742 took the Naturalization Oath in the Supreme Court at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Then on 24 April 1742, they were certified as citizens of Great Britain.
    Peter made application for 2 Warrants at the land office in Philadelphia to acquire two tracts of land located in the Lower Jordan Valley on the Jordan Creek, warrant was dated 16 April 1743 for some land which was purchased form Casper Wistar. The bill of sale was dated 1742, but purchase was not completed until 10 November 1743. This was covered by Warrant D-13-199 and consisted of 103 acres. This was patented by his son Peter on 3 April 1782, under Patent #P-1-179. He made warrant for 103 acres covered by Warrant C-178-193, which was patented by Jacob Saeger on 29 March 1828. A considerable length of time transpired from the date of the warrant until the Patent was granted but, at that time this was not uncommon. The land description as recorded under Warrant #D-13-199, Patent #P-1-179: "Begin at a post thense N 10 E 181 Perches; N 80 W 286 Perches; S 10 W 181 Perches; S 80 E 286 Perches; to the place of beginning. Called Troxelburg". Lower Jordon Valley, Pennsylvania German Settlement, published by the Lehigh County Historical Society, Volume 18, 1950, page. 32.
    The story goes that the Indians would burn the lands south of the Jordon Creek, chasing the wild game across and through the gap in the mountains, where the Indians would wait in ambush to make their kill for their meat supply. When the settlers came to this valley they gave the creek the name of Jordon as it flowed through a country, the south of which was like the desert of Petrea and the north was the fruitful country of Palestine.
    This new home site of Peter and his family was approximately five miles from their old home at Egypt. They were among the first settlers of the Jordon Valley area, their antecedents being: John Eastman, 1743; Nicholas Kern 1737; Godfried Knauss, 1737; William Allen, 1738; Lawrence Good (Guth), 1741; Caspar Wistar, 1743; the same year as Peter.
    On a location one-fourth mile downstream from the stone bridge at "Troxel's Crossing" and to the south of and within a few hundred feet of the Jordon Creek on gently sloping ground and near the edge of the Jordon flood basin, stands a remarkable memorial to Peter Troxell. Here in 1744, he and his sons built a substantial dwelling, 35 by 25 feet, two and one-half stories high, with an adjoining kitchen 20 by 23 1/2 feet in size. The walls were constructed 20 inches thick. This house was built primarily for the use of Peter's family but proved in time to be a haven of many purposes. During the French and Indian Wars the settlers more than once took refuge therein to escape the marauding Indians. Meetings of the Reformed Congregation were held there, and at one time it served a a tavern by Peter, Jr. in 1761. It is related that while the construction of the house was going on, Indians sat on the hillside opposite the river and watched the proceedings, Peter and his sons never knowing whether they would attack.
    Upon visiting the location described above, one can now see this fine old house still standing in its original form. It is believed to be the oldest home until 8 April 1854 at which time it was purchased by the Minnich family. They lived there as owners until about 1950 at which time the house and property that it is situated upon plus adjoining tracts, were purchased by the Trojan Powder Company of Allentown. The Minnichs made repairs to the house as they had been needed during their ownership and the Trojan Powder Company , along with interested individuals have continued the maintenance until today it stands in as good condition as it was the day it was built. Present plans are for the house to be maintained as a historic site and monument to its builder. The validity of the date of construction is borne out by the fact that when the large hearth was removed in the kitchen for repairs in 1910, the mantel piece was found to be inscribed with the date "1744".
     The last known date of Peter living in the house was 12 January 1754, the day that he mortgaged the house and property to Lynford Lardner for 294 pounds. Records indicate that soon after this date Peter moved to Frederick County, Maryland where he died in April or May of 1766 at the age of 75 years. His oldest son, Peter assumed the mortgage on the old home and lived there for a number of years. It appears that with the exception of Peter and Daniel all of the children of Peter moved to Maryland with him.
    The will of Peter, in Liber A, No. 1, page 213-214 of Frederick County, Maryland, was made 16 April 1766, and acknowledged by the witnesses on 2 May 1766. It named Juliana Catharine and she was bequeathed "her thirds of my moveable estate." Eight children were named. Witnesses were: Philip Klingensmith, Adam Rydenour, and Peter Schaefer. In May 1766, Thomas Schley made oath that he had translated Peter's will "from the Dutch Language into the knowledge". Evidence is present that some of his heirs held titles to portions of some of his real estate that he had held in and around Egypt, Penn
    Record of birth of last six children can be found in the Pennsylvania Archives, Sixth Series, Volume 6, pages 5, 6, 8 and 133.
(Toxell's Trail, by Richard M. Troxel)

Notes for Anna Julia Catherine Fraudhueger:
Larissa Souzer has Anna's birth year as 1703.
Death date of 10 July 1795 (From Stewart M. Borger)
Diff. Spelling of Name: Trauthager and Frawhuger

vii. Christian Troxell, born 02 February 1693/94; died 06 December 1772.

viii. Benedikt Troxell, born 01 January 1695/96 in Lenk, Berne, Switzerland; died Aft. 1728 in Wolfersheim, Germany; married (1) M. Katherina ?; married (2) Katharina // 1728 in Lenk, Berne Canton, Switzerland.

Notes for Benedikt Troxell:
   Benedikt Trachsel was born in Lenk, Berne Canton, Switzerland. Very little is known of him. The records of the church at Wolferaheim, Germany carries record that the and his wife, Katharina, baptized their daughter on 4 April 1728, daughter shown as Maria Angelika, and the sponsors were: Barthel, son of Jakob Hunsecker of Wolfersheim; and Anna Maria, daughter of Stephan Ruben of Wolfersheim. 
(From Troxell's Trails, by Richard M. Troxel)
Death: Aft. 1728, Lenk, Bern Canton, Switzerland.
Married: Katherina Nee?
(From Stewart M. Borger)

Notes for Hans Troxell:
Taken from R.M. Troxel's book 2 Troxel(l) Trails & Tales, published in 1997.
    Hans Trachsel, son of Hans Jakob and Anna (Berchten) Trachsel, was born in 1631, christened on 23 Oct. 1631. Copy of the marriage record received from Herr Hans Rudolph Schneider, Zivilstandsbeamte, for the marriage of Hans, reads: Ehmann, Hans, Sohn des Trachsel,,,,,,, Hans Jakob, Ehfrau, Elsbeth, geb, Gunsel, Ort and Zeit der Trauung, Lenk, 7 April 1651. Translation is: The man, Hans, son of Hans Jakob Trachsel, the woman, Elsbeth, born Gungsel, date and place of marriage, Lenk, 7 April, 1651. From this record we not only find who, when and where he was married but that he was the son of Hans Jakob Traschel. Also received from Herr Schneider was a list of the Children of Hans and Elsbeth, they were:
Jakob Trachsel, christened 5 Marhc 1652
Elsbeth Trachsel, christened 2 Okt. 1653
Anna Trachsel, christened 29 Nov. 1655
Hans Trachsel, christened 7 Feb. 1658
Heinrich Trachsel, christened 10 Juni 1660
Gweer Trachsel, christened 28 Dez. 1662
Peter Trachsel, christened 25 Marz 1666
Caspar Trachsel, christened 28 Okt. 1670
Benedikt Trachsel, christened 14 Jan. 1672
Ulrich Trachsel, christened 13 Juni 1675

32 i. Jakob Troxell, Sr., born 05 March 1651/52 in Lenk, Canton of Bern, Switzerland; died 24 December 1721 in Wolfersheim/Blies, Saar, Germany; married Margarthea Bringel 18 January 1683/84 in Lenk, Berne Conton, Swizterland.

ii. Elsbeth Troxell, born 02 October 1653; married (1) Jacob Thomam; married (2) Jacob Thomann 13 March 1684/85.

iii. Anna Troxell, born 29 November 1655.

iv. Hans Troxell, Jr., born 05 February 1657/58; married Catharine Eydam 22 June 1688.

v. Heinrich Troxell, born 10 June 1660 in Lenk, Berne Canton, Switzerland; died 05 August 1738 in Lenk, Berne Canton, Switzerland; married Maria Dumang 22 October 1697.

vi. Gweer Troxell, born 28 December 1662.

vii. Peter Troxell, born 25 March 1666.

viii. Christen Troxell, born 29 November 1667 in Switzerland; married Barbara Schuler 16 June 1693.

ix. Casper Troxell, born 28 October 1670; died Abt. 26 January 1725/26; married Magdalena Buhler 01 March 1712/13.

x. Benedikt Troxell, born 14 January 1671/72.

xi. Ulrich Troxell, born 13 June 1675; died Abt. 09 January 1749/50; married Magdalena Ginggen 11 August 1703.

33 i. Margarthea Bringel, born 29 October 1654 in St. Stephan, Semmental, Switzerland; died 21 May 1721 in Wolfersheim/Blies, Saar, Germany; married Jakob Troxell, Sr. 18 January 1683/84 in Lenk, Berne Conton, Swizterland.

 

Notes for Hans Jakob Troxell:  Baptism on September 08, 1588 in Lenk, Bern, Switzerland.
Notes for Anna Berchten:  Baptism 20 October 1592 in Lenk, Bern, Switzerland.

i. Christina Troxell, born 07 February 1616/17 in Lenk, Switzerland; married Christen Buchs Abt. 15 March 1640/41.

ii. Margaretha Troxell, born 25 October 1618 in Lenk, Canton of Bern, Switzerland; died Bef. September 1626.

iii. Elsy Troxell, born 08 January 1619/20 in Lenk, Canton of Bern, Switzerland.

iv. Jakob Troxell, born 15 September 1622 in Lenk, Canton of Bern, Switzerland; died Bef. May 1630; married (1) Anna Jaggi; married (2) Anna Jaggi; married (3) Anna Jaggi.

v. Anna Troxell, born 01 January 1624/25 in Lenk, Canton of Bern, Switzerland; married Hans Grischi 07 April 1651.

vi. Margaretha Troxell, born 03 September 1626 in Lenk, Canton of Bern, Switzerland.

vii. Gweer Troxell, born 04 May 1628 in Lenk, Canton of Bern, Switzerland; died Bef. August 1633; married Magdalina Blatter 05 May 1662.

Notes for Gweer Troxell:  Gweer and Peter was twins.

Notes for Magdalina Blatter: Name listed as Madle Blatt, also.

viii. Peter Troxell, born 04 May 1628 in Lenk, Canton of Bern, Switzerland; married Maria Jaggi 14 May 1659.

Notes for Peter Troxell: Peter and Gweer was twins.

ix. Jakob Troxell, born 15 May 1630 in Lenk, Canton of Bern, Switzerland; married Anna Jaggi.

64 x. Hans Troxell, born 23 October 1631 in Lenk, Canton of Bern, Switzerland; died Aft. 1675 in Lenk, Canton of Bern, Switzerland; married Elsbeth Gunset 07 April 1651 in Lenk, Berne Conton, Swizterland.

xi. Elsbeth Troxell, born 06 December 1635; married Heinrich Ginggen 14 April 1662.

Notes for Elsbeth Troxell: 
From:http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/t/r/Kathryn-F-Street/GENE12-0002.ht ml

 

65 i. Elsbeth Gunset, born 16 October 1631 in St. Stephan, Semmental, Switzerland; died Aft. 1676 in Lenk, Berne Conton, Swizterland; married Hans Troxell 07 April 1651 in Lenk, Berne Conton, Swizterland.

 

i. Peter Troxell, born 29 March 1584.

128 ii. Hans Jakob Troxell, born 08 September 1588 in Lenk, Berne Conton, Swizterland; died Aft. 1635 in Lenk, Berne Conton, Swizterland; married Anna Berchten 15 January 1615/16 in Lenk, Berne Conton, Swizterland.

iii. Gweer Troxell, born 07 November 1589.

iv. Ulrich Troxell, born Abt. 28 February 1590/91.

v. Mathew Troxell, born 18 September 1592.

vi. Christina Troxell, born 19 November 1598.

vii. Barbli Troxell, born 19 October 1600.

viii. Elsa Troxell, born 13 December 1602.

ix. Catharine Troxell, born 02 November 1604.

Notes for Catharine Troxell:
Possible of Catharine's first name being Trini. (From Stewart M. Borger)

 

i. Barbli Troxell

256 ii. Jakob Troxell, born 08 November 1562 in Lenk, Canton of Bern, Switzerland; died Aft. 1605 in Lenk, Berne Conton, Swizterland; married (1) Mrs. ?; married (2) Leni Nussbaum 1583 in Lenk, Berne Conton, Swizterland.

iii. Heinrich Troxell, born Abt. 1561 in Lenk, Berne Canton, Switzerland; married Magdalena Koli 07 December 1584.

iv. Anna Troxell, born Abt. 20 February 1568/69 in Lenk, Berne, Switzerland; married Stoffel Wolf Abt. 09 February 1595/96.

v. Hans Troxell, born Abt. 20 January 1570/71; married Catharine Berchten 30 April 1598.

vi. Barbli Troxell, born 24 August 1572; married Peter Nutz 11 October 1602.

vii. Stephen Troxell, born 14 November 1574; married Barbli Griessen 27 June 1604.