JOHANN GEORG MARSTELLER 1695-1751

• Born Pfungstadt, Hesse, Germany
• Parents:  Nicholas Marsteller and Elisabetha Crößmann, both of Pfungstadt.
• Arrived in the Port of Philadelphia, Oct. 1727 and is the first known Marsteller to arrive in America.
• Married to Anna Margaretha Erlebach, dau.  of George
• Children:  Amelia Elizabeth,  Johann George, Anna Margaretha, Catharine all born in Trappe, Philadelphia County, PA (now Montgomery County)  Frederick, Eve, Nicholas, Henry, John, Mary Elizabeth were born in Upper Saucon Twp, Bucks Co, PA.

In 1735, Johann George purchased 200 acres in Upper Saucon Township. This land was located southwest of  St. Paul's Blue Church in Coopersburg, (approx. two miles by car). Part of that land, more specifically the areas around the 14/15th hole,  is now occupied by Locust Valley Golf Club, just near the border of Lehigh and Bucks counties. The county border markers can be found on the golf course. Land research is underway to locate original homestead site.

He was a member of church council at St. Paul's Lutheran Blue Church in Coopersburg. On April 2, 1741, Johan Georg became a naturalized citizen.

Listed here are the some of the surnames from descendants of this line.

  If you are researching one of these names, we would  be glad to create a link to your home page. Please send an email to us