1. Mathias Brandenburgh was born about 1743. He died on 20 Nov 1806 in Crab Tree Corner, Clark County, Kentucky.
Anyone searching the Internet for Matthias Brandenburg will find countless claims of royal descent. Unfortunately, all of these claims are unsubstantiated and should be viewed as fiction.
Frederick County, Colony of Maryland, Deed Book K, page 997, 3 Mar 1767, Michael Tesserong to Mathias Brandenburgh, Lot #4 in Middletown, 20 shillings & 7 shillings, pence yearly.
Frederick County, Colony of Maryland, Deed Book P, page 323, 18 Aug 1772, Mathias & Esther Brandenburgh to Jonathan Harmon Yost (Jost), Lot #4 in Middletown, 7 pounds & 7 shillings, 6 pence, yearly.
Hampshire County, Colony of Virginia, Deed Book 4, Page 289, 4 Oct 1774, Gillmer & Howell to Mathias Brandenbergen, 210-1/2 acres (1/2 of lot #6) in Patterson's Creek Manor, 20 shillings per 100 Acres + 1 peppercorn.
1782 Hampshire County, Virignia, Tax List, Matthias Brandenburgh, 4 Slaves, 8 Horses, 24 Cattle.
Hampshire County, Virginia, Deed Book 4, page 141, 12 Aug 1783, Sold a blanket for 4 pounds 1 shilling to "contructal soldier."
1783, Purchased 100 acres on the North Branch of the Potomack River out of Virginia Land Office Treasury Warrent 21475 dated 23 Dec 1783 assigned by Richard Stafford to Timothy Peyton.
1784 Hampshire County, Virginia, Tax List, Matthias Brandenburgh, 12 adult males, 6 building.
Hampshire County, Virginia, Deed Book 8, Page 223, 16 Sep 1789, Mathias & Esther Branningburg to Isaac Good, 110-1/4 acres (Lot #6) in Patterson's Creek Manor, 153 pounds.
Hampshire County, Virginia, Deed Book 8, Page 306, 16 Oct 1789, Matthias Brandenburger to Matthias Marsh, 88-1/2 acres (Lot #6) in Stumpa Meadow, 20 shillings per 100 Acres + 1 peppercorn.
Hampshire County, Virginia, Deed Book 8, Page 208, 24 Nov 1789, Matthias Brandenburg to George Hill, Power of Attorney to sell remaining 11 3/4 acres at Patterson's Creek Manor.
1791 Fayette County, Kentucky, Tax List, 2 White Males Over 21, 5 Horses.
1792 Fayette county, Kentucky, Tax List, 1 White Male Over 21, 2 Over 16, 6 Horses, 10 Cattle.
Hampshire County, Virginia, 1793, Grantor: James Fleming, Grantee: William Branninburg, Acres 141. Book ?, page ?.
1795 Clark County, Kentucky, Tax List, 1 White Male Over 21, 3 Over 16, 5 Horses, 18 Cattle.
1797 Clark County, Kentucky, Tax List, 2 White Males Over 21, 1 Over 16, 150 Acres On Dewit Creek, 5 Horses.
1797 Virginia, Hampshire County: Grantor: Aaron & Ann (Brandenburg), Grantee: Daniel Whoop (Whip), Acres 141-1/2, Location: Beaver run. Book ?, page ?.
26 Nov 1798, Commonwealth of Kentucky, Clark County: Grantor: John Holder, Grantee: Matthias Brandenburgh, Acres: 150, Location: Dewits Creek, Price: 90 pounds. Book 5, p. 6-10.
1801 Clark County, Kentucky, Tax List, 1 White Male Over 21, 150 Acres On Dewits Creek, 2 Horses.
Clark County, Kentucky, Deed Book 5, page 277, This Indenture made this 2nd day of June in the year of our Lord One 1804 between Matthias Brandenburg and Esther His wife of Clark County Kentucky of the one part and Samuel Brandenburg of the same place of the other part. Witnesseth, that the said Matthias Brandenburg and Esther his wife for and in Consideration of the sum of Thirty eight Pounds [about $150] Current Money of the said State to Them in hand will and Truly paid the receipt whereof They do hereby acknowledge. They the said Mathias Brandenburg and Esther his wife Hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents Doth Grant bargain & sell unto the said Samuel Brandenburg his heirs and assigns all that messuage [dwelling & adjacent buildings & lands used by household] peace [sic] parcel or tract of Land Situate lying and being in the Said County on the Waters of Duetts Creek and bounded as follows: Beginning at a red Oak; Thence N70W 84 poles to Three Hiccorees in Hickmans line; Thence with said line N65-1/2 poles to Morrows Corner; Thence with Morrows line S70E 84 poles to Duetts Creek; Thence with said Creek the Meanders thereof to the Beginning. Containing 32 Acres be the Same more or less. Also all trees woods underwoods Waters Water Courses profits Commodities Advantages Hereditaments and Appurtenances Whatsoever to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining and the Reversion and reversions rents Issues and profits Thereof and of every part and parcel Thereof and all the estate Right Title Interest Claim and Demand whatsoever of them the said Mathias Brandenburg and Esther his wife of in and to the said peace [sic] parcel and tract of Land and every part thereof To have and To hold, the said Messuage piece parcel or tract of Land and all and Singular other the premesses above Mentioned and every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances unto the said Samuel Brandinburg his heirs and assigns To the only proper use and behoof of the said Samuel Brandinburg his Heirs and assigns forever. And the said Matthias Brandenburg and Esther his wife for themselves their heirs the said piece parcel or tract of Land and premises and every part Thereof against them and their heirs to the said Samuel Brandenburg his heirs and assigns shall and will warrant and forever Defend by these presents. In Witness Whereof the said Mathias Brandenburg and Esther his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals The Day and Date above Written. Matthias (X) Brandenburg. Signed Sealed & Delivered In presence of Benj. Rankins, John (X) Brandenburg, Esther (X) Brandenburg, Leah'n D Peddicaard, Jacob (X) Old Acre. Deliv'd Owner 12th October 1804.
Clark County, Kentucky Deed Book 5, page 279, This Indenture made this 2nd day of June in the year of our Lord One 1804. Between Matthias Brandenburg and Esther his wife of Clark County Kentucky of the one part and John Brandenburg of the Same place of the other part Witnesseth that the said Matthias Brandenburg and Esther his wife for and in Consideration of Ten Dollars to them in hand paid the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge They The said Matthias Brandenburg and Esther his wife Have granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said John Brandenburg his heirs and assigns fall [forever] that peace [sic] parcel or tract of Land Situate lying and being in the said County on Duells Creek And bounded as follows (viz) Beginning at a white Oak and; Thence N38W 9 poles to a stone; Thence N48E 13 poles to a stone; Thence S40E 14 poles to a Stump; Thence S41W 5 poles to a Walnut Stump; Thence to the Beginning. Containing One Acre be the Same more or less. Also all trees Woods underwoods water Water Courses profits Commodities Advantages hereditaments and Appertenances whatsoever to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversions and aversions rents Issues and profits thereof and of every part and parcel thereof and all the Estate right and title intercessed claim and Demand whatsoever of the said Matthias Brandenburg and Esther his wife of in and to the said piece parcel and tract of Land and every part & parcel thereof To have and To hold the said messuage [dwelling & adjacent buildings & lands used by the household] piece parcel or tract of Land and all & Singular the premises above mentioned and every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances unto the said John Brandenburg his heirs and assigns be the Only proper use and behoof of him the said John Brandenburg his Heirs & assigns forever. And the said Matthias Brandenburg and Esther his wife for them selves and their heirs to the said John Brandenburg his heirs and assigns shall and Will Warrant and forever Defend by these presents. In Witness Whereof the said Matthias Brandenburg and Esther his wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals the Day and Date above written. Matthias (X) Brandenburg. Signed, Sealed & Delivered in presence of Benj'n Rankins, Samuel (X) Brandenburg, Leah'n D Peddicaard, Esther (X) Brandenburg, Jacob (X) Oldacre. Deliv'd Owner 12th October 1804
1805 Clark County, Kentucky, Tax List, 1 White Male Over 21, 117 Acres On Dewits Creek, 4 Horses.
20 Nov 1806, Matthias died in Crab Tree Corner, Clark County, Kentucky.
26 Jan 1807, Appointment of Administrator to Matthias Brandenburg's estate. Book 4, p. 168.
21 Mar 1807, Clark County, Kentucky, Will Book 2, Page 240, Matthias probate. David Brandenburg was named Administrator of the Estate. In 1822 "Power of Attorney" was given to David by the Brandenburghs living in Hardin County to sell Matthias' land to his Thomas C Green, his brother-in-law. 11 Apr 1807, Clark County, Kentucky, Will Book 2, Page 259-260, Inventory of sale of Matthias Brandenburg's estate.
15 Aug 1807, Clark County, Kentucky, Deed Book 6, Page 103, John Brandenburg to the Heirs of Mathias Brandenburg, 1 acre on Dewits Creek for 62.17.6
Mathias married Hester "Hettie" Wolgamott, daughter of Joseph Wuhlgemacht and Catherine, about 1764 in Frederick County, Maryland. Hester was born about 1745 in Frederick County, Maryland. She died on 18 Sep 1821 in Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky. She was buried in Peter Fontaine Cemetery, Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky.
1809 Clark County, Kentucky, Tax List, 45 Acres Dewits Creek, 2 Horses.
1810 Clark County, Kentucky, Tax List, 68 Acres Dewits Creek, 2 Horses.
1810 US Census, Clark Co, KY., p.629 Esther Brandenburg.
1814 Clark County, Kentucky, Tax List, 100 Acres Dewits/Jouetts Creek, 1 Horse, Total Value: $530.00.
1815 Clark County, Kentucky, Tax List, The Land Was Now Taxed Under Her Son, David's Name As Administrator For The Heirs Of Matthias Brandenburg, Deceased.
1816 Clark County, Kentucky, Tax List, 70 Acres, $350.00.
1817/1818 Clark County, Kentucky, Tax List, The Land Was Entered Twice For Each Year: 60/70 Acres, $300/$350 And 70/75 Acres, $375/$420.
1819 Clark County, Kentucky, Tax List, 75 Acres, $375.00.
27 Mar 1821, Grantor: Heirs of Matthias Brandenburg, Grantee: Samuel R. Combs (conveyed by Samuel M. Taylor). Book ?, p. ?
1822 Clark County, Kentucky, Tax List, 60 Acres, $240.00.
1 Jul 1822, Power of Attorney from Hardin County. Heirs to David Brandenburg. Heirs of Matthias Brandenburg to Thomas C. Green.
Hester's grave is on the west hill with a fine stone marked "Mother of Solomon Brandenburg d. Sept 19, 1821 in her 77th year." in the Brandenburgh-Fontaine Cemetery.
They had the following children.
+ 2 M i Henry Brandenburg was born about 1765. He died in 1838. + 3 M ii Joseph Brandenburg was born in 1767. He died on 20 Mar 1856. + 4 F iii Elizabeth Brandenburg was born about 1769. She died before 16 May 1808. + 5 M iv David Brandenburg was born on 2 Jul 1772. He died on 5 Oct 1842. 6 F v Nancy Brandenburg was born about 1773 in Frederick County, Maryland. She died about 1845 in Woodford County, Kentucky.
No known children.Nancy married John Warren in 1793 in Mason County, Kentucky. John was born about 1771. + 7 M vi Samuel Brandenburg was born about 1774. He died about 1846. + 8 M vii Jonathan Brandenburg was born about 1775. He died on 16 Jul 1854. + 9 M viii Captain Solomon Brandenburg was born on 12 Apr 1777. He died about 1845. + 10 M ix John Brandenburg was born in Mar 1779. He died on 20 Jun 1843. + 11 F x Sarah Brandenburg was born in 1781. She died on 8 Sep 1821. 12 F xi Catherine Brandenburg was born in 1785 in Hampshire County, Virginia. She died after 1850 in Clark County, Kentucky.
Mason County, Kentucky, Deed Book V, page 153, This Indenture made and entered into this the 10th day of August and year of our Lord 1818 between Hetty Brandinburg of the County of Mason and State of Kentucky of the part, and David Brandinburg of Clarke County State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that that the said Hetty Brandinburg for and in consideration of the sum of Three hundred dollars to her in hand paid by said David Brandinburg the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath granted, bargained, sold and conveyed unto the said David his heirs and assigns, a certain lot of land in the village of Maysick and part of William May's settlement. Beginning at a stake in the side of the road leading from the Lower Blue Licks to Limstone North twenty six East five poles to a stake in said road; Thence North sixty three East eight poles to a stake Thence South twenty six West five poles to a stake Thence to the Beginning To contain one fourth part of an acre it being the third lot from the North corner of the lot on which the meeting house now stands. To have and to hold the said lot with all and singular the appertenances thereunto belonging or any ways appertaining unto the said David his heirs and assigns forever to his or their only proper use benefit or behoof. And the said Hetty for herself her heirs the said lot of land unto the said David his heirs and assigns will warrant and forever defend against the claim of all persons whatsoever, and it is stipulated and agreed by the parties that if the Hetty shall will and truly pay or cause to be paid to said David the sum of three hundred dollars on or before the thirteenth day of August next or Eighteen hundred and nineteen with legal interest for the payment of which this instrument is made or executed to the said David, then and in that case the above deed is to be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. In witness whereof the said Hettie Blandingburg hath hereunto set her hand and seal the day and year above named. Hettie (X) Brandingburg. Teste: John Shotwell (seal). State of Kentucky, Mason County Seat. I, Marshall Keys Clerk of the County Court of said County certify that this deed of Mortgage from Hettie Blandingburg to David Blandingburg was this day produced in my office and acknowledged by the said Hettie Blandingburg to be her proper act and deed and the same is duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 25th day of October 1819. Marshall Key
Mason County, Kentucky, Deed Book 30, page 350, This Indenture made this 23rd day of July 1825 between Esther Brandenburg & Catharine called Hetty Brandenburg and David Brandenburg of Clark County and State of Kentucky of the one part and Edward Dobyns of Mason County and state of Kentucky aforesaid. Witnesseth That the said Esther and David for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars in silver to them in hand paid by the said Dobbyns at and before the sealing of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have given. Granted. Bargained and sold and by these presents do give. Grant. Bargain. Sell and convey said Dobyns To have and to hold to him and his heirs forever in fee simple one certain [blank] or lot of ground lying in Maysville a village situate in Mason County aforesaid which lot contains one fourth of an acre thereabouts, under a post and rail fence being the third lot north from the meeting house on main street and on the East side of the Lexington road, it being the same lot which the said Esther purchased and procured a deed for from John Shotwell senior and the said Esther hereby warrant on behalf of herself and her heirs the lot aforesaid to the said Dobbyns against the claim or title of all persons whatsoever, the said Brandenburg joining in this deed merely to release all the title which he has in said lot by virtue of a deed of Mortgage which was executed to him by said Esther for said lot now of record in the Clerks office of Mason County Court. In Testimony whereof the said Esther and David have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals on the day and year first above written. Hester Brandenburgh, David Brandenburgh. Clarke County Clerks office July 25 1825, I, James P. Bullock, Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid Do certify that this deed of bargain and sale from Esther Brandenburgh and David Brandenburgh to Edward Dobyns was produced before me and acknowledged by the said Esther and David Brandenburgh to be their act and deed. Whereupon the same is hereby certified to the Clerk of the County Court of Mason where the land lies. Given under my hand and date above. James P. BullockCatherine married Thomas C Green on 12 Feb 1808 in Clark County, Kentucky. Thomas was born in 1785 in Virginia. He died in 1850 in Clark County, Kentucky.
1850 census of District 2, Clark County, Kentucky, NARA M432-196, page 8, Thomas C Green, 65, born in Virginia, Catherine, 65, born in Virginia, Ruth Brandenburg, 60, born in Virginia.
1860 census of District 2, Clark County, Kentucky, NARA M653-362, page 830, Thomas C Green, 75, born in Virginia, Catherine, 75, born in Kentucky, Ruth Brandenburg, 72, born in Kentucky.+ 13 M xii Absolom Brandenburg was born in 1786. He died in Oct 1851. 14 F xiii Hester Brandenburg was born in 1788 in Hampshire County, Virginia. She died in 1849 in Meade County, Kentucky. Hester married David Rene LaForce, son of Renald Rene LaForce and Anne Robinson, on 30 Sep 1826 in Clark County, Kentucky. David was born about 1786. He died before 1850 in Meade County, Kentucky.
1830 census of Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky, NARA M19-39, page 276, David Laforce, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 40-50.
1840 census of Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky, NARA M704-119, page 109, David Laforce, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 50-60.15 F xiv Ruth Brandenburg was born in 1790 in Hampshire County, Virginia. She died after 1860 in Clark County, Kentucky.
1850 census of District 2, Clark County, Kentucky, NARA M432-196, page 8, Thomas C Green, 65, born in Virginia, Catherine, 65, born in Virginia, Ruth Brandenburg, 60, born in Virginia.
1860 census of District 2, Clark County, Kentucky, NARA M653-362, page 830, Thomas C Green, 75, born in Virginia, Catherine, 75, born in Kentucky, Ruth Brandenburg, 72, born in Kentucky.
Never married.