http://genforum.genealogy.com/trout/messages/815.html early 1700s Trouts by Noel Trout, © 2000 xmascat1@aol.com

Upon investigating early TROUT family origins in America, descendants can typically trace their family back to either one of two seminal TROUT lines. The most well-known and documented line is the Wendel TRAUT line, which arrived in America in 1738. One of the most scholarly and source-supported books I have read on this particular line is the book 250 Year History of my Trout Family. This book was written by George Egbert Trout (1913-1999). I was able to purchase one of the last remaining copies before the author passed away. At that time, his grandson—Matthew Curtis—posted a message on the Trout Genealogical Forum, "I have the last 30 copies of his book and I will be selling them for the family. Please e-mail me directly if you are interested" (mattnmona@earthlink.net). The other TROUT line, and the focus of this essay, is the less well-known Brethren TRAUT line, which arrived in America in 1719. (Author’s note: I will switch back and forth between TRAUT, the original German variation of the surname, and TROUT, the Americanized variation of the surname).

First, I will give some background on the other line—the Wendel TRAUT line. According to the aforementioned book by George E. TROUT, the Wendel TRAUT line begins with the patriarch himself, his full name being Johann Wendel George TRAUT (1689-1760). He immigrated to America, arriving in Philadelphia in 1738. He brought with him four daughters and at least three sons: Hans George (b. 1725), Hans Nicklaus (1727-1753), and Hans Michael (1730-1780). They all settled into the Strasburg Township area of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. In 1752, two of his sons—George and Niclaus—left Lancaster County and moved to Virginia. Niclaus moved to Augusta County and was accidentally killed by a shotgun blast shortly thereafter. George moved to Rockingham County, leaving descendants in the Roanoke area, and he may have eventually made it to North Carolina. The third son—Michael—stayed in Lancaster County until after his father’s death. Around 1771 he and his family moved to Frederick County, Maryland.

Wendel TRAUT’s first wife had died before the family came to America so a year after his arrival, he married another woman in the Strasburg Township. They had at least four daughters and two sons: Johan Paul (1739-1794) and Wendel II (1743-1820). It looks like Johan Paul stayed in Lancaster County while Wendel II moved to York County, Pennsylvania.

Finally, it must be noted that the patriarch, Wendel I, had a cousin who had immigrated to America prior to him in 1733. His name was Hans Martin TRAUT (b. 1677) and he settled in Berks County, Pennsylvania. He brought with him at least three daughters and two sons: Johan Debalt (1706-1738) and John Henry (1718-1746). The latter son ended up moving to Frederick County, Maryland, just like his half-brother (sic) Michael. All of Wendel’s and Hans Martin’s children had their own children in the areas noted above, and this TRAUT family began to spread throughout Pennsylvania and Virginia.

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http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=19144252

Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT was born 1689 Kleinfischlingen, Südliche Weinstraße (near the free city of Landau), Electoral Palatinate, Holy Roman Empire. "Wentel" married first to <b> Maria Appolonia STEIN[LIN] (1691-1738) in about 1721 and (8) children were born to this union. Shortly after her death, Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT, together with a number of neighbors and friends, resolved to embark for the American Colonies, arriving in Philadelphia 5 Sep 1738 on the ship "Winter Galley" (Strassberger - List #52). "Wentel," then immediately moved his young family to near Strasburg, Lancaster, PA where he soon married 2nd to Maria Magdalena WALTER on 23 Jun 1739. Another (8) children were then born to this second union.

Will in February of 1760 in Strasburg Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. Need to find copy.

Died about 1760/61; Strasburg Twp., Lancaster Co., PA

Md. (1) 1721 in Kleinfischlingen to Maria Appolonia STEINLIN ( -1738)

Md. (2) January 23, 1739, in Strasburg Twp, Lancaster Co., PA to Maria Magdalena WALTER (1717-1760)

Documentation needed.

Child of HANS'VELTEN TRAUT and MARGARETHA MOCK is:

6. i. JOHANN WENDEL GEORG5 TRAUT, b. 1689, Germany; d. 1761, will pr Strasburg, Lancaster, Pa.

Will of TROUT, WENDLE Strasburg Twp. February 19, 1760 --- 1760

Wife: Magdalena Trout.

Children:

George,

Nicholas,

Paul,

Michael,

Mary,

Magdalena and

Catharine.

Ex.: Magdalena Trout and Jacob Bruah.

Husband of (1) Maria Appolonia STEIN[LIN] (1691-1738), and (2) Maria Magdalena WALTER (1717-1760)

[http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=chtrout&id=I04196" target="_new Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT] was born 1689 Kleinfischlingen, Südliche Weinstraße (near the free city of Landau), Electoral Palatinate, Holy Roman Empire. "Wentel" married first to Maria Appolonia STEIN[LIN] (1691-1738) in about 1721 and (8) children were born to this union. Very soon after Maria Appolonia died in 1738 following childbirth, Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT, together with a number of neighbors and friends, resolved to embark for the American Colonies, arriving in Philadelphia 5 Sep 1738 on the ship "Winter Galley" (Strassberger - List #52). "Wentel" then immediately moved his young family inland to near Strasburg, Lancaster, PA, where he soon married 2nd to Maria Magdalena WALTER on 23 Jan 1739. An additional (8) children were then born to this second union.

While not all of his (16) children lived to maturity, his extremely large combined family is one the reasons that Wentel was the progenitor of the largest number of TROUT descendants in America today.

Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT is almost certainly buried in this small family graveyard overlooking his farm dating from 1739. His stone has either sunken into the soft soil, or is among the stones that are so weathered that they can no longer can be read.

This is a very well-researched line that is perhaps best documented by Geo. E. Trout, 250 Year History Trout Family (Closson Press, Apollo, PA, 1991). Numerous bio-sketches of descendants in this line have also been published in various local county histories.

DNA Evidence:  In spite of very persistent "legends" that Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT was the son of Hans Velton TRAUT (circa 1645 - after 1689), extensive Y-DNA testing at the 37-marker level of fully-proven descendants from both lines indicates this absolutely cannot be true.  While Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT is from Y-DNA Haplogroup "R-M269" (formerly known as Hg  “R1b1b2” –  the modal haplogroup for Europe), Hans Velton TRAUT and his descending lines are from Haplogroup "J-M172" (formerly known as Hg "J2"), which tends to find it’s deep ancestral origins in the Fertile Crescent, to include among Sephardic Jews.  This fully-documented genetic information for proven descendants of both lines has been triple-validated. Hans Velton TRAUT being of possible Jewish descent is perhaps entirely consistent with nearby Landau being an active enclave of the Jewish merchant class at that time. 

- - - Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT, is documented as "Line #1" in the " target="_new TROUT-DNA Research Project.

Research by Craig H. Trout, please credit - - - Note: Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT's gravestone is no longer evident, and may have either sunken into the very soft soil, or be among the several stones that are so heavily weathered, they are no longer legible.

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jun 27 2018, 5:14:56 UTC

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Husband of (1) Maria Appolonia STEIN[LIN] (1691-1738), and (2) Maria Magdalena WALTER (1717-1760)

Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT was born 1689 Kleinfischlingen, Südliche Weinstraße (near the free city of Landau), Electoral Palatinate, Holy Roman Empire. "Wentel" married first to Maria Appolonia STEIN[LIN] (1691-1738) in about 1721 and (8) children were born to this union. Very soon after Maria Appolonia died in 1738 following childbirth, Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT, together with a number of neighbors and friends, resolved to embark for the American Colonies, arriving in Philadelphia 5 Sep 1738 on the ship "Winter Galley" (Strassberger - List #52). "Wentel" then immediately moved his young family inland to near Strasburg, Lancaster, PA, where he soon married 2nd to Maria Magdalena WALTER on 23 Jan 1739. An additional (8) children were then born to this second union.

While not all of his (16) children lived to maturity, his extremely large combined family is one the reasons that Wentel was the progenitor of the largest number of TROUT descendants in America today.

Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT is almost certainly buried in this small family graveyard overlooking his farm dating from 1739. His stone has either sunken into the soft soil, or is among the stones that are so weathered that they can no longer can be read.

This is a very well-researched line that is perhaps best documented by Geo. E. Trout, 250 Year History Trout Family (Closson Press, Apollo, PA, 1991). Numerous bio-sketches of descendants in this line have also been published in various local county histories.

In spite of "speculation" by other researchers, exhaustive research has failed to prove the correct parents for Johan Wendel Georg Traut. Active research continues...

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DNA Evidence:  In spite of very persistent "legends" that Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT was the son of Hans Velton TRAUT (circa 1645 - after 1689), extensive Y-DNA testing at the 37-marker level  (or higher) of fully-proven descendants from both lines indicates this absolutely cannot be true.  Significantly, while Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT is from Y-DNA Haplogroup "R-M269" (formerly known as Hg  “R1b1b2” –  the modal haplogroup for Europe).  Conversely, Hans Velton TRAUT and his proven descending lines are from Haplogroup "J-M172" (formerly known as Hg "J2"), which tends to find it’s deep ancestral origins in the Fertile Crescent, to include among Sephardic Jews.  This fully-documented genetic information for proven descendants of both lines has been triple-validated. Hans Velton TRAUT being of possible Jewish descent is perhaps entirely consistent with nearby Landau being an active enclave of the Jewish merchant class at that time. 

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Johann Wendel Georg TRAUT, is documented as "Line #1" in the TROUT-DNA Research Project.

Original research by Craig H. Trout, please credit
- - -* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Mar 29 2020, 16:13:45 UTC