BIO: George M. Brandt, Cumberland County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Judy Bookwalter Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cumberland/ ______________________________________________________________________ History of Cumberland and Adams Counties, Pennsylvania. Containing History of the Counties, Their Townships, Towns, Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc.; Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men; Biographies; History of Pennsylvania; Statistical and Miscellaneous Matter, Etc., Etc. Illustrated. Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1886. http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cumberland/beers/beers.htm ______________________________________________________________________ PART II. HISTORY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA. CHAPTER LII. MONROE TOWNSHIP. 507 MONROE TOWNSHIP. GEORGE M. BRANDT, manufacturer and postmaster, Brandtsville. Martain Brandt, the great-grandfather, who emigrated from Hummelstown, Dauphin Co., Penn., to Cumberland County, Penn., in 1773, built a stone house in 1776, a barn in 1777, and a large mansion in 1779. The two houses are in good condition to-day, and are now owned by Henry Hesey. He was a large land-holder, owning about 1,000 acres of land. He had six children: Catherine, Martain, Betzy, Adam, David and Henrietta. Martain Brandt, Sr., departed this life March 26, 1835, aged eighty- five years, five months and fifteen days. Barbra Brandt, wife of Martain Brandt, departed this life February 26, 1855, aged seventy-nine years, eleven months and sixteen days. Martain Brandt, Jr., grandfather of Geo. M. Brandt, was born on the homestead, in this township, inherited from his father and which has been in the family since 1773. He was also a manufacturer, and built a saw-mill and a clover-mill. He married Miss Catherine Beltzhoover, of this county, October 16, 1810, who bore him six children; Rachel, Michael G., Samuel, George, Henry and Sarah. He met his death by an accident, caused by a runaway team, and died July 24, 1833, in his forty-ninth year. His widow lived to be eighty-four, and was remarkably well and active up to her last day. Michael G., the oldest son of this couple, born in the old homestead August 23, 1816, was a farmer and manufacturer, carrying on the business of his father. He married, April 5, 1846, Miss Eleanor, daughter of Jacob Emmett, of York, York Co., Penn., and to this union were born seven children: Henrietta E., George M., Jennie M., Jacob E., Samuel H., Lydia E. and Annie K. He erected the homestead, workhouse, and, in fact, most of the buildings on the property. He manufactured both red and yellow ocher and lumber. He was a very prominent man, and did a large business in iron ore and other enterprises, among which was buying and selling stock. He and his wife were members of the Lutheran Church. In politics he was a Republican. He was a liberal man and did a great deal for the poor, and some of the neighbors depended on him for any aid they might require, and he acted as bondsman for many men. When the railroad was built through Brandtsville, he assisted the enterprise in every way. He is well remembered for his mild and pleasant ways and honorable dealings. George M. Brandt, our subject, was born on the old homestead July 2, 1848, and passed his early days assisting his father. June 20, 1872, he married Miss Mary C. Lehman, of this county, and to this union were born seven children: Bertha G., Ellen E., Eva R., Laura E., Mary C., Michael E. and Marcy G. Mr. Brandt lives with his large family on the old homestead, and on land which has been in the family for 113 years. He carries on the manufacture of lumber and red and yellow ocher, and conducts a coal yard and warehouse besides two farms. He is postmaster of Brandtsville. In politics he is a Republican. He is a man of most excellent reputation and standing as a business man.