Second Generation

6. George Christian BROTZMAN^1,4,5 was born on 4 May 1734 in Württemberg. He immigrated on 28 Aug 1750 to Philadelphia, PA. He died on 29 Oct 1817 in Reading, PA. He was a veteran of the Revolutionary War. Arrived in America on the ship "Phoenix". It is believed that because of their age, Konrad and Christian remained behind when father Johann Frederick brought his family to America. It is thought the Fichthorn family raised the boys in Wurttemberg. He was a member of the Berks Militia during the Revolutionary War, private 7th class, 2nd Company, 4th Battalion; and is listed as being fined in 1777 and 1778, 12 pounds and 10 shillings, for failing to make muster. He paid Col. Jacob Morgan. I believe he lived in Exeter Township prior to 1800. Later children were baptized at Schwarzwald Church, and probably so were early children. It just happens that early events at Schwarzwald were recorded at Reading churchs. The 1806 Reading City directory has Christian living on Franklin St., between 3rd and Apple. His neighbor, Michael East would be a witness to his will written in 1815. Had seven children with Maria, three were child or infant deaths, have only a record of last infant death. Presumed buried in downtown First Reformed Church cemetery which has since been removed. His will was submitted for probate on 25 Nov 1817. He was listed as a fisherman.

Protzman, Christian-fisherman-Reading-Nov 25, 1817. Provides for wife Maria, Children; Catharine, Andreas, Daniel and Margaret. Also Magdalena Bayer a daughter of his 1st wife.

George Christian BROTZMAN and Maria Philippina FICHTHORN were married on 24 Sep 1765 in Reading, PA. Maria Philippina FICHTHORN^4,6 was born on 3 May 1749 in Deutschland. She died on 12 Oct 1783 in Reading, PA. Died from Paralysis. Probably the result of childbirth, as she gave birth on 8 August 1783, that child also died 20 Nov 1783. Probable daughter of Andreas Fichthorn, of Nünschweiler; he emigrated in 1751. From Winterbach film, (LDS # 1676552, name register), George Christian BROTZMAN and Maria Philippina FICHTHORN had the following children:

31	i.	Mary Catharine BROTZMAN4,6 was born on 2 Jan 1767 in Exeter Township, Berks Co., PA. She was baptized on 18 Jan 1767 in Schwarzwald Reformed Church, Exeter Township, PA. Sponsors Michael Fichthorn and his wife Mary Catharine. Believed deceased early, not mentioned in Christian's will or 1790 US Census.
32	ii.	Magdalena BROTZMAN4 was born about 1769 in Exeter Township, Berks Co., PA. Married Daniel Bayer before 1790 US Census. US Census of 1810, has family with one son and two girls. She is mentioned in Christian's will.
+33	iii.	Daniel BROTZMAN.
34	iv.	Johann BROTZMAN4 was born about 1773 in Exeter Township, Berks Co., PA. Was recorded with US Census on 1800 and 1810 and living in Bern Township, PA. This family needs more work, Also have a John Brotzmann married Hanna Mohr 25 December 1804 at New Hanover Lutheran Church. Not mentioned in Christian's will.
35	v.	Jacob BROTZMAN4,7 was born in 1778 in Exeter Township, Berks Co., PA. He died on 15 Feb 1851 in Reading, PA. Not mentioned in Christian's will.
36	vi.	Maria Phillippina BROTZMAN4,6,8 was born on 5 Sep 1783 in Exeter Township, Berks Co., PA. She was baptized on 2 Nov 1783 in Schwarzwald Reformed Church, Exeter Township, PA. She died on 20 Dec 1783 in Exeter Township, Berks Co., PA. She was buried in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Reading, PA.

George Christian BROTZMAN and Anna Maria BEREND were married on 17 Jan 1791. Anna Maria BEREND⁴ was born about 1755. George Christian BROTZMAN and Anna Maria BEREND had the following children:

+37	i.	Andreas BROTZMAN.
38	ii.	Catharine BROTZMAN4,8 was born on 5 Nov 1795 in Exeter Township, Berks Co., PA. She was baptized on 1 Dec 1795 in Schwarzwald Reformed Church, Exeter Township, PA. First Reformed Church in Reading has a Catharine Protzman married Daniel Frey 29 April 1818.
39	iii.	Margaretha BROTZMAN was born about 1797 in Exeter Township, Berks Co., PA. Mentioned in Christian's will.