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Nicholas Jost/Catharine (Klason)

of Alsace Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania

and their descendants

Generation No. 1

1. NICHOLAS¹ JOST was born at probably, Ostheim, Kreis Hanau, Hessen-Nassau, now West Germany., and died about January 1772 in Alsace Townshsip, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

He married CATHERINE KLASON October 1748 at probably, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. In v 1, p 180 of the records of the First Reformed Church of Philadelphia, also known as the German Reformed Church, is the record of the following marriage by Rev. Michael Schlatter:

1748 Oct -- Nicholas Jost, fr Ostheim, County of Hanau & Catherine Klasen, fr. Kebel, also in Hanau

See translation and transcription of the church records by Rev. Wm. J. Hinke, September 1939, LDS Genealogical Library Microfilm #1905870.

Catherine Klasen was born August 1728 in perhaps, Koebel or Markoebel, Kreis Hanau, and died 10 March 1786 in Alsace Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Ellen G. Brobst of Reading, now deceased, owns an old bible that was once owned by Nicholas Jost. An inscription in the bible says, "1748 I Nicholas Jost bought this book in Frankfort at Easter." A transcription of the family records written in the bible has been filed with the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. I obtained a photocopy of the transcription on 19 August 1965. This bible is the source of the names and dates of the children of Nicholas Jost and of his son Abraham which are presented in this family history.

According to the Berks County will index of 1760, Nikloss Jost of Alsace Township and Wilhelm Riser (or Reeser) were the executors of the will of Frantz Jost, a single man of the Town of Reading. The will was dated 19 May 1758 and witnessed by Isaac Jung. See Berks County will book 1, p 78.

In 1767, Nicholas Jost appears on the tax rolls of Alsace Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He was assessed on 207 acres, 4 horses, 4 cattle and 5 sheep. See Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd Series, vol 18, p 27.

In 1768, Nicholas Jost appears on the tax rolls of Alsace Township. He was assessed a tax of 20 shillings on 147 acres, 4 horses, 4 cattle and 6 sheep. See Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd Series, vol 18, p 96.

In his will dated 5 September 1771, Nicholas Jost of Alsace Township named his wife Catherine, son Abraham, and five daughters, Christiana, Mary, Magdalen, Catherine, and Eve Elizabeth. To son Abraham, all my land, etc. in Alsace, during his life and at
death to his children. To daughters Catharine and Eve Elizabeth Ł256 each, when married, and the interest while unmarried. Provides for wife Catherine, who is to have income of land until Abraham is of age. To 5 daughters, Christina, Mary, Magdalen, Catherine and Eve Elizabeth Ł80 each. Executors: friends Wm. Reeser and, Saml. Hey, and his wife Catherine. Letters to the widow, the others renouncing. Witnesses: Adam Frinkhaus and Wolfgang Hachen. The will was proved 29 February 1772. See Berks County Estates, vol 2, p 104.

In 1780, Widow Joust appears on the tax rolls of Alsace Township. She was assessed a tax of L36.12.6 on 189 acres, 4 horses and 4 cattle. See Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd Series, vol 18, p 307. I assume that this is the widow of Nicholas Jost.

In 1781, Catharine Jost appears on the tax rolls of Alsace Township. She was assessed a tax of L7.11.3 on 180 acres, 4 horses and 5 cattle. See Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd Series, vol 18, p 434. Abra'm Yost appears as a single freeman and is assessed L3.7.6. See p 439. I assume that Catharine Jost is the widow of Nicholas Jost and that Abra'm Yost is their son.

In 1784, Abraham Jost appears on the tax rolls of Alsace Township. He was assessed on 140 acres, 4 horses, 3 cattle and 4 sheep. There were 4 persons in his household. See Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd Series, vol 18, p 569.

In 1785, Abraham Jost appears on the tax rolls of Alsace Township. He was assessed a tax of L4.10.9. A single man named Abraham Yost was assessed a tax of L1.0.0. See Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd Series, vol 18, pp 702-703.

In the 1790 Census, Ab'm Yost of Alsace Township is recorded with one free white male over the age of 16, one free white male under the age of 16, four free white females and one other free person in the household.

According to the Berks County will book 8, p 367, Nicholas Yost, a son, and John Moser and John Beidler, sons in law, were granted letters of administration of the estate of Abraham Yost of Alsace Township on 25 August 1821.

Children of NICHOLAS JOST and CATHERINE KLASON are:

i. CHRISTIANA² JOST, b. 03 August 1749. The bible record reads: "1749 the 3rd of August between Thursday and Friday in the night at 12 o'clock was born to us a daughter in the Virgin - the heavenly sign Mars" V 1, p 6 of the baptism records of the First Reformed Church of Philadelphia show the following baptism by Rev. Michael Schlatter:

Parents:                           Child:                                   Sponsor:
Nicholas Jost                    Christine                               Christine
Catherine Class                b. Aug 3, 1749                     Daubendistel
                                            bap. Aug 27, 1749

ii. DAUGHTER 2 JOST, b. 26 November 1750, probably, Berks County, Pennsylvania.; d. Bef. 1770, probably, Berks County, Pennsylvania..

iii. DAUGHTER 3 JOST, b. 02 March 1751/52, probably, Berks County, Pennsylvania.; d. 02 March 1751/52, probably, Berks County, Pennsylvania..

iv. MAGDALEN JOST, b. 03 July 1753.

v. EVE ELIZABETH JOST, b. 23 August 1755.

vi. DAUGHTER 6 JOST, b. 16 October 1757, probably, Berks County, Pennsylvania.; d. 16 October 1757, probably, Berks County, Pennsylvania..

2. vii. ABRAHAM JOST, b. 23 May 1760.

viii. MARY JOST, b. 23 January 1766.

ix. CATHERINE JOST, b. 25 January 1768.

x. JOHN HENRY JOST, b. 08 February 1770. This child was not mentioned in his father's will dated 5 September 1771 and it is presumed that he died before the will was written.

xi. JOHN PHILIP JOST, b. 19 January 1772. This child was apparently born shortly before or after his father's death.

Generation No. 2

2. ABRAHAM² JOST (NICHOLAS¹) was born 23 May 1760. He married MARIA _____?______ 13 June 1786 in probably, Berks County, Pennsylvania.. She was born 22 January 1766 in probably, Berks County, Pennsylvania., and died 13 May 1799 in probably, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Children of ABRAHAM JOST and MARIA are:

3. i. NICHOLAS³ JOST, b. 15 April 1787.

ii. CATARINA JOST, b. 21 January 1789.

iii. ELIZABETH JOST, b. 07 January 1791.

iv. MAGDALENA JOST, b. 12 April 1793.

v. SUSANNA JOST, b. 30 August 1795.

vi. MARIA JOST, b. 24 December 1797.

Generation No. 3

3. NICHOLAS³ JOST (ABRAHAM², NICHOLAS¹) was born 15 April 1787. He married SUSANNA SEIDEL 23 November 1817 in probably, Berks County, Pennsylvania. She was born 29 September 1798 in Robeson Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania., and died 12 June 1851.

Children of NICHOLAS JOST and SUSANNA SEIDEL are:

i. MARY (TWIN)⁴ JOST.

ii. ELIZABETH (TWIN) JOST.

4. iii. AMOS SEIDEL YOST, b. 1820.

iv. REBECCA JOST.

5. v. BENNEVILLE SEIDEL YOST, b. 15 November 1823.

vi. LYDIA JOST.

vii. SUSAN JOST.

viii. SARAH ANN JOST.

ix. LOUISA JOST.

6. x. FRANCIS SEIDEL YOST, b. 04 October 1836.

Generation No. 4

4. AMOS SEIDEL⁴ YOST (NICHOLAS³ JOST, ABRAHAM², NICHOLAS¹) was born 1820. He married CATHERINE YOCUM, daughter of NICHOLAS YOCUM. She was born in Cumru Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania..

Children of AMOS YOST and CATHERINE YOCUM are:

i. ROSA⁵ YOST.

ii. EMMA YOST.

iii. ABRAHAM YOST.

iv. HENRY H. YOST, b. 08 July 1856; m. EMMA C. POTTIEGER.

v. REBECCA YOST.

5. BENNEVILLE SEIDEL⁴ YOST (NICHOLAS³ JOST, ABRAHAM², NICHOLAS¹) was born 15 November 1823. He married (1) CLEMENTINE HENKE in probably, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He married (2) CHRISTINA RAPP 22 January 1848 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Children of BENNEVILLE YOST and CHRISTINA RAPP are:

i. WILLIAM H. RAPP⁵ YOST.

ii. NICHOLAS RAPP YOST.

iii. SUSAN YOST.

iv. RUFUS RAPP YOST, b. 05 January 1855; m. CATHERINE KURTZ.

v. CYRUS RAPP YOST.

vi. NICHOLAS RAPP YOST.

vii. JAMES FRANKLIN RAPP YOST, b. 09 September 1864; m. (1) ANNIE CATHERINE KACHEL, 19 December 1885; m. (2) CLARA MAY DIETRICH, 30 November 1899; b. Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania..

6. FRANCIS SEIDEL⁴ YOST (NICHOLAS³ JOST, ABRAHAM², NICHOLAS¹) was born 04 October 1836. He married EMMA LOUISE YOCUM, daughter of DANIEL YOCUM and CATHERINE THOMPSON.

Children of FRANCIS YOST and EMMA YOCUM are:

i. HEBER Y.⁵ YOST.

ii. HENRY N. YOST.

iii. DANIEL FRANCIS YOST, b. 18 September 1875.

iv. WALTER Y. YOST.

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Nicholas Jost/Catharine (Klason)

of Alsace Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania and their descendants

Please help us

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of Alsace Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania

and their descendants