Dr. Isaac S. Brenniser ^{3 4 5 6 7}

   Other names for Isaac were Dr. Isaac Breneiser ^{1 8 9 10 11 12 13} and Issac Brennisen.⁴

   FamilySearch ID: KZT6-XQX.

  Burial Notes:

Section D-1, Lot 37, West Part, Grave 1

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Residence: in 1825 in Adamstown, Lancaster, PA. ^{1 2}

2. Census in 1840 in East Cocalico Twp., Lancaster, PA. ¹⁴ The 1840 census recorded Doctor Isaac Brenner with this household:
Males (born)
Under 5 (1836-1840) = 1 (son John)
20-29 (1811-1820) = 1 (son William)
30-39 (1801-1810) = 1 (father Isaac Brenniser)
60-69 (1771-1780) = 1 ?
70-79 (1761-1770) = 1 (Peter Bicher)
Females (born)
5-9 (1831-1835) = 1 (daughter Catherine)
40-49 (1791-1800) = 1 (Magdalena Bicher Brenniser).

3. Census in 1850 in East Cocalico Twp., Lancaster, PA. ¹⁵ Dr. Isaac Brenniser, age 49, is living with Magdalena, 46; Catherine, 15; John B., 11; and Magdalena's father, Peter Bicher, 84. Also in the household is Magdalena, age 28, Peter's granddaughter named Magdalena Barns in his will born of Peter's daughter Elizabeth who was deceased. Living next door is Samuel Brennisen [sic], age 50; Henry Regar, 62; William Adams, 28; Henry Flickinger, 75.

4. Census in 1860 in Adamstown, Lancaster, PA. ¹⁶ The 1860 census recorded Issaac Brennison, doctor medicine, 57, living with wife Magdelinea, 56; and servant Magdelinea Berns, 53. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

5. Census in 1870 in Adamstown, Lancaster, PA. ⁸ The 1870 census recorded Isaac Breniser, 67, was living with Magdoline, 66; and Anna Weaver, 26.

6. Residence: in 1872 in Reading, Berks, PA. ^{1 2}

7. Newspaper: Reading Times: "Sale of Real Estate. -- B. Frank Dettra, Real Estate Agent, No. 530 Court street, has sold a two-story brick house and lot, 17 by 110 feet, belonging to Matilda Urich, to Dr. Isaac Breneiser, for $3,030.", 7 Jan 1874, Reading, Berks, PA. ¹⁷

8. Occupation: Physician in 1877 in Reading, Berks, PA. The Reading, PA City Directory in 1877 listed:
Issac Brenniser, 934 Kim, Reading, physician.
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9. Residence: Reading City Directory: Physicians: Brenniser Isaac, 934 Elm in 1879 in Reading, Berks, PA. ¹⁸

10. He signed a will Will dated 8 Mar 1880 and registered 11 May 1880 in his probate file for "Isaac Breniser" is online at https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-29200-49288-81?cc=1999196&wc=9P9Z-PTL:268499201,283857401 on 8 Mar 1880 in Reading, Berks, PA. ¹⁹ Last Will and Testament.

I, Isaac Breniser of the city of Reading County of Berks and State of Pennsylvania being of sound mind memory and understanding, do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.

I hereby direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid by my Executor hereinafter named after my death.
And as to such Estate as it hath pleased God to entrust me with I dispose of the same as follows:

Item - I give and bequeath to my daughter Catharine intermarried with Samuel Eby the following described Real Estate (in which I now reside) whit: all that certain two story brick dwelling house and lot on piece of ground situate on the south side of Elm Street No. 934, between Ninth and Tenth streets in the city of Reading County and State apprised, with the appurtenances to have and to hold the same to her & her heirs and assigns forever.

Item. The sum of fifteen hundred dollars herefore advanced or paid to my son John Breniser by me shall be considered an equal share with the house said made in the above item to my daughter as appraised and in him of any other bequest or devise.
Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my Samuel Eby Executor of this my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I Isaac Breniser this Testator have to this my will set my hand and seal this eight day of March AD one thousand and eight hundred and eighty.

Isaac Breniser (SEAL)

Signed sealed published an declared by the above name Isaac Breniser as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names at his request as witnesses thereto in the presence of the said testator and of each other.
Benj. K. Dettra
Samuel. G. Rinan.

11. Alt. Name: Brenniser is on his tombstone but he wrote his will as Breniser., on 17 Apr 1880, in Reading, Berks, PA.

12. Tombstone: "In memory of / Dr. Isaac Brenniser / Born Nov. 1, 1802 / Died April 17, 1880 / aged / 77 years 5 mo. & 16 Days", 17 Apr 1880, Reading, Berks, PA. ⁶

13. Obituary: Reading Daily Eagle: Death Of An Aged Physician on 18 Apr 1880 in Reading, Berks, PA. ¹ Dr. Isaac Breneiser, who died at the residence of his son-in-law, Samuel Eby, 931 Elm street, this city, yesterday morning, in the 78 year of his age, was born in Hinkletown, Lancaster county. He was the next to the youngest of nine children, all of whom are dead excepting the youngest, Mrs. Isaac Fetter, who resides at Hinkletown and is 75 years of age. His oldest sister, Mrs. John Garman, died in Pennville, Lancaster county, on the 20th of April last in he 93rd year., and nine days thereafter his brother David died in Springfield, Ohio, in his 82nd year, and all his other brothers and sisters died at an advanced age.

Deceased read medicine in the office of Dr. Winter in Hinkletown, and in 1825 he located in Adamstown, Lancaster county, where he practiced medicine 47 years. Eight years ago he concluded to retire from business and came to reading, where he resided ever since. In 1828 he married Miss Magdalena Bicher at Hinkletown, whose father died at the age of 93 years, and she died ten years ago.

During the 47 years that Dr. Breneiser followed his profession in Adamstown and vicinity and had a large practice, he never used a vehicle in visiting his patients, but rode on horseback, and he was accounted the most expert equestrian in that section of the country. He was never thrown from an animal. He always enjoyed excellent health up to a few years ago, when he took cold which affected his lungs, and his health gradually failed, During the last ten weeks of his life he was confined to bed. Deceased was the father of John B. Breneiser, merchant, residing in Philadelphia, and of Mrs. Eby, wife of Samuel Eby, this city.

14. Obituary: Lancaster Intelligencer: obituary of Dr. Isaac Breneiser on 21 Apr 1880 in Lancaster, Lancaster, PA. ² Death of Dr. Isaac Breneiser.
Dr. Isaac Breneiser died on Saturday at the residence ot his son-in-law, Samuel Ebe, No. 134 Elm street, Reading, in the 78th year of his age. The deceased was born in Hinkletown, Lancaster county, and was the next to the youngest of nine children, all of whom are dead excepting the youngest, Mrs. Isaac Fetter, who resides at Hinkletown, and is 75 years of age. His oldest sister, Mrs. John Garman, died in Pennville, Lancaster county, on the 20th of April last, in her 93rd year, and nine days thereafter his brother David died in Springfield, Ohio, in his 82d year, and all his other brothers and sisters, died at an advanced age. Deceased read medicine in the office of Dr. Winter, in Hinkletown, and in 1825 he located in Adamstown, Lancaster county, where he practiced medicine forty-seven years. Eight years ago he concluded to retire from business and came to Reading, where he resided ever since. In 1828 he married Miss Magdalena Bicher, at Hinkletown, whose tather died at the age ot 93 years, and she died 10 years ago.

15. Obituary: Reading Times: Died: Breneiser on 21 Apr 1880 in Reading, Berks, PA. ⁹ BRENEISER -- In this city, on April 17th, Dr. Isaac Breneiser, aged 77 years, 5 months and 16 days. The funeral to take palce on Wednesday afternoon, at 1 1/2 o'clock, from his late residence, 934 Elm street. Services in Covenant M. E. Church. Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.The relatives and friends and physicians of this city are respectfully invited to attend.

16. Newspaper: Reading Times: "The will of the late Dr. Isaac Breneiser, of this city, deceased, has been admitted to probate, and Samuel Eby, a son-in-law of the deceased, has been sworn as executor of the estate.", 12 May 1880, Reading, Berks, PA. ²⁰

Isaac married Magdalena Bicher, daughter of Peter Bicher and Susanna Pennebacker, on 26 Oct 1828 in Hinkletown, Lancaster, PA.^{1 2} (Magdalena Bicher was born on 13 Feb 1804 in Adamstown, Lancaster, PA,^{1 4 6 8 21} died on 25 Dec 1870 in Reading, Berks, PA ^{1 2 6 21} and was buried in Reading: Charles Evans Cemetery, Berks, PA ^{1 6 21}.)