An American Family History

Charles F. Branstetter was born on August 30, 1812 in Heidelberg Township, Northampton County, which is now in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Daniel Branstetter and Christina Bauman.

He came with his family to Ohio about 1818 where they were early pioneers.

He married Susannah Neff on February 7, 1833 in Clark County, Ohio. Susannah was born on April 22, 1812 in Virginia. She was the daughter of Abraham Neff and Barbara Weaver.

Charles and Susan's children included:
Elizabeth Branstetter Porter (1833, married John H. Porter),
Barbara Branstetter Bennett (1836, married Amos Bennett),
Benjamin Branstetter (1838),
Adam Branstetter (1840, married Lauretta Metz),
Mary Amanda Branstetter Venard (1842, married Cyrus H. Venard),
Raper Branstetter (1844, married Ella A. Tanger and Frances Monfort),
Mary C. Branstetter Peniston (1847, married Joseph Penniston),
Samuel N. Branstetter (1849),
Charles C. Branstetter (1850) and
John B. Branstetter (1856).

Adam Brandstetter and Joseph D. Pennison and Mary C. Branstetter

In 1840 they were living in Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio. They had two girls and two boys.

The family appeared in the 1850 census of Urbana Township, Champaign County, Ohio. The household consisted of Charles age 36, Susan age 35, Elizabeth age 17, Barbary age 14, Benjamin age 12, Adam age 10, Amanda age 8, Raper age 6, Mary age 3 and Charles age six months. Charles was a farmer.

In 1860 the family was still in Urbana. The household consisted of Charles and Susannah who were both 47, Elizabeth age 27, Barbara age 24, Benjamin age 22, Adam age 20, Manda age 17, Raper age 15, Mary C. age 13, Samuel N. age 10, Charles C. age 7 and John B. age 3.

They remained in Champaign County during the Civil War.

Charles died on March 2, 1868 in Champaign County, Ohio. He was buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in German Township, Clark County, Ohio.

The family appeared in the 1870 census of Grape Grove Township, Ray County, Missouri. The household consisted of Susan Branstutter age 57, Samuel age 20, and John age 13. Samuel was a farmer.

In 1880 Susan was still in Grape Grove. The household consisted of Samuel age 31, his mother Susan age 56 (sic), and John age 24.

Susan died on March 6, 1891 in Carroll County, Missouri.

Heidelberg Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania originally included Washington Township and Slatington. It is located on Trout Creek and Jordan Creek.

Children of Daniel Branstetter, Sr. and Christina Bauman Daniel Branstiter Henry Branstetter John Brunsteter Sarah Branstetter Rogers Neville Mary Branstetter Enoch Elizabeth Branstetter Wallace Morris Rebecca Margaret Branstetter Hullinger Charles F. Branstetter Eliza Branstetter Heller William Branstetter Nathan Branstetter