The name originated with Johann von Bruhl Lord of the Manor at Gangloffsommern near Leipzig Saxony in 1490.
Origin of the DeBruhl name
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Posted: 26 Jun 2009 11:14AM GMT
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The DeBruhl name originated in Saxony in 1490 with Johann Benjamin DeBruhl. (Johann Benjamin von Bruhl}The first DeBruhl, Michael Samuel DeBruhl landed with Edward Cornwallis' great expedition to found the city of Halifax,N.S. in 1749. All the DeBruhl's in North America are descended from Michael Samuel and Margaret Pring DeBruhl. As far as can be determined at this writing. I would like to put to rest, the notion that DeBruhl was French, not so, Michael Samuel was a Saxon by birth. He spoke high and low German, as well as English and French. He served in the Third Troop Royal Horse Guards. He settled with his family in New Bern, N.C.where he is buried with a marker at Christ Church.Margaret is buried in Georgetown, S.C. at Prince George Winyah Anglican Church. Michael died in 1773 and Margaret 1784. Norman DeBruhl telemandeb@aol.com
Monday, December 20, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Ben & Rebecca Marshbanks DeBruhl
Benjamin and Rebecca DeBruhl. Francis Marion Marshbanks and Martha Ann Salmon Marshbanks and a new beginning in Mars Hill, N.C. in 1867
Ben entered the South Carolina State service at the beginning of the Civil War.
He served 90 days in the 2nd South Carolina Regiment before that Regiment was amalgamated into the Confederate States of America army. They discovered that Benjamin was still not 16 years old even though he had already served 90 days in the State Militia. When he turned 16 he enlisted again in the Confederate Army and joined the 7th South Carolina Cavalry. He served in this unit until the end of the war in April 1865. His brother George Ephraim DeBruhl also served in the same regiment. Records show he was with his Regiment until the night before the surrender at Appomattox. His commander Fitzhugh Lee requested permission from his uncle Robert E. Lee to try for a breakout through the Federal Army surrounding the southern army. Lee gave the go ahead and the Cavalry did manage a breakout and moved west towards Lynchburg Virginia. There they disbanded with instructions for each man to make their way home. Benjamin came back to Greenville, South Carolina area where he and Rebecca started a family. When the first and second Reconstruction Act was passed in 1867/1868 things took a turn for the worse. Former Confederates were stripped of their rights. Ben and Rebecca and Rebecca’s family Francis Marion Marshbanks and Martha Ann Salmon Marshbanks decided to leave South Carolina forever and relocated to the Forks of Ivy section of Madison County North Carolina in 1867. They settled along Gabriel’s Creek and raised 13 of 14 children born to them. When they settled in Mars Hill Ben was only 23 and Rebecca 21 years old!
The church records show they transferred their membership from the Reedy River Baptist Church in Greenville, S.C. to Gabriel’s Creek Baptist Church Mars Hill, N.C. in 1867.
Much credit for the survival of many mountain families can be traced directly to the church families throughout the mountains for keeping not only the faith alive, but the people themselves. It became pretty much a community effort to feed clothe and house the children as well as the adults. It has been said nearly half the population was engaged in making liquor and the other half in consuming it. One had to wear a badge to keep from selling it to each other. It was a lawless and rowdy place, with the little mountain churches and their constant appeals to conscience and reason the only limiting influence on the energies and passions of the young men who seemed at times to defy all natures laws or man made boundaries. These same men could and did stick with their women folk and the womenfolk by and large stuck it out and raised families oftentimes with only will power and their Christian faith.
Rebecca died in 1931 aged 87 Ben died in 1916 aged 72 Frances Marion Marshbanks also served in the Confederate Army and was captured at the Battle of Bentonville, N.C... He was sent to a Federal Prisoner of War camp on Long Island, N.Y. After the war he made his way back to Charleston, S.C. and thence to Greeneville, S.C. and home. After the war South Carolina was devastated and Confederate Veterans civil rights were stripped by the First and Second Reconstruction Acts. These families like so many others started anew with raising livestock, timber and subsistance farming. When tobacco was introduced as a cash crop it supplanted most of the livestock business. Farming however carried on and is still a major industry in Western North Carolina.
In 1867 the Marshbanks family along with Ben and Rebecca’s DeBruhl family decided on the move out of South Carolina forever. Both families came to Mars Hill section of Madison County together.
Battles and Leaders
National Archives
Church records
Confederate Military records
Researched and written by Norman DeBruhl the great grandson of Ben and Rebecca DeBruhl.
Ben entered the South Carolina State service at the beginning of the Civil War.
He served 90 days in the 2nd South Carolina Regiment before that Regiment was amalgamated into the Confederate States of America army. They discovered that Benjamin was still not 16 years old even though he had already served 90 days in the State Militia. When he turned 16 he enlisted again in the Confederate Army and joined the 7th South Carolina Cavalry. He served in this unit until the end of the war in April 1865. His brother George Ephraim DeBruhl also served in the same regiment. Records show he was with his Regiment until the night before the surrender at Appomattox. His commander Fitzhugh Lee requested permission from his uncle Robert E. Lee to try for a breakout through the Federal Army surrounding the southern army. Lee gave the go ahead and the Cavalry did manage a breakout and moved west towards Lynchburg Virginia. There they disbanded with instructions for each man to make their way home. Benjamin came back to Greenville, South Carolina area where he and Rebecca started a family. When the first and second Reconstruction Act was passed in 1867/1868 things took a turn for the worse. Former Confederates were stripped of their rights. Ben and Rebecca and Rebecca’s family Francis Marion Marshbanks and Martha Ann Salmon Marshbanks decided to leave South Carolina forever and relocated to the Forks of Ivy section of Madison County North Carolina in 1867. They settled along Gabriel’s Creek and raised 13 of 14 children born to them. When they settled in Mars Hill Ben was only 23 and Rebecca 21 years old!
The church records show they transferred their membership from the Reedy River Baptist Church in Greenville, S.C. to Gabriel’s Creek Baptist Church Mars Hill, N.C. in 1867.
Much credit for the survival of many mountain families can be traced directly to the church families throughout the mountains for keeping not only the faith alive, but the people themselves. It became pretty much a community effort to feed clothe and house the children as well as the adults. It has been said nearly half the population was engaged in making liquor and the other half in consuming it. One had to wear a badge to keep from selling it to each other. It was a lawless and rowdy place, with the little mountain churches and their constant appeals to conscience and reason the only limiting influence on the energies and passions of the young men who seemed at times to defy all natures laws or man made boundaries. These same men could and did stick with their women folk and the womenfolk by and large stuck it out and raised families oftentimes with only will power and their Christian faith.
Rebecca died in 1931 aged 87 Ben died in 1916 aged 72 Frances Marion Marshbanks also served in the Confederate Army and was captured at the Battle of Bentonville, N.C... He was sent to a Federal Prisoner of War camp on Long Island, N.Y. After the war he made his way back to Charleston, S.C. and thence to Greeneville, S.C. and home. After the war South Carolina was devastated and Confederate Veterans civil rights were stripped by the First and Second Reconstruction Acts. These families like so many others started anew with raising livestock, timber and subsistance farming. When tobacco was introduced as a cash crop it supplanted most of the livestock business. Farming however carried on and is still a major industry in Western North Carolina.
In 1867 the Marshbanks family along with Ben and Rebecca’s DeBruhl family decided on the move out of South Carolina forever. Both families came to Mars Hill section of Madison County together.
Battles and Leaders
National Archives
Church records
Confederate Military records
Researched and written by Norman DeBruhl the great grandson of Ben and Rebecca DeBruhl.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Marie von Bruhl von Clauswitz
Marie Sophie Gräfin von Brühl (Countess Marie Sophie von Brühl; June 3, 1779 - 28 January 1836) was a member of the German von Brühl noble family originating in Thuringia.
She was born in Warsaw. On December 17, 1810 she married Carl von Clausewitz, whom she first met in 1803. She published several of his books in the years 1832-34 after his death in 1831, including his most famous one, On War. Additionally, von Brühl wrote a preface to On War.
She was born in Warsaw. On December 17, 1810 she married Carl von Clausewitz, whom she first met in 1803. She published several of his books in the years 1832-34 after his death in 1831, including his most famous one, On War. Additionally, von Brühl wrote a preface to On War.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Benjamin Franklin DeBruhl 7th SC Cavalry CSA
At the surrender at Appomattox Court House April 1865, the regiment consisted of 5 Field and Staff commissioned officers, 3 non commissioned officers, 14 company officers, and 353 enlisted men for an aggregate total of 377.
The following note appears in the Paroles of the Army of Northern Virginia page 472-3.
Gary's Cavalry Brigade
A.C. Haskell, Col. 7th S.C. Cavalry commanding Brigadier
W.H. Mouldin, Quatermaster
J.S. James, Captain A.C.S. 24th Va. Cavalry Acting C.S. Brig.
1st Lieutenant S.M.G. Gary, Aide-de-Camp.
2nd Lieutenant R.W. Boyd, Ordnance Officer
Surgeon H Barr, Acting Brig. Surgeon.
J.C. Sosnowski, Brig. Ordnance Sergeant
B.T. Hane, Courier, Co. B 5th S.C. Cavalry
(Signed) A.C. Haskell
Colonel 7th S.C. Cavalry Commanding Brigadier
(Paroles signed by Col. Haskell.)
This document was obligingly furnished by General J.C. Kelton, Acting Adjutant and Inspector-General United States Army, Washington, D.C., being a copy of the original in his Department. A majority of the cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia appear not to have been surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse. In a report of General Fitzhugh Lee, commanding the cavalry to General Robert E. Lee, dated April 22, 1865, he states that Generals T.L. Rosser and T.T. Munford, commanding divisions, succeeded in cutting their way through the lines of the Federal Army, and "immediately made arrangements to continue the struggle," until the capitulation of General Johnston's army brought the convincing proof that a further resistance was useless. A printed order (No.6) issued from near Lynchburg, Va. April 21, 1865, to his command by General Munford-a copy of which is before the editor-glows with patriotic ardor and an undying spirit of resistance. General Munford, in a recent letter to the editor, states that though he was paroled about May 10, 1865, that his command were not surrendered, but disbanded at Lynchburg, Virginia and dispersed to their homes.
Note: Benjamin Franklin DeBruhl was according to his military records and family history tradition was with the group that disbanded near Lynchburg, Virginia.
He retained his horse and "Muskatoon"rifle which of itself, were proof of his having not surrendered. Benjamin and George E. DeBruhl brothers both served in the 7th S.C. Cavalry. George was on record as having surrendered and was paroled immediately.
Ben and George E. DeBruhl first enlisted April 9th 1861 in 2nd Regiment S.C. Infantry (Palmetto Regiment)
Captain J.D. Kennedy's Company. The Regiment was called into active service at Camp Davis
near Richmond, Virginia May 23, 1861 The Regiment took part in the first major battle of the
Civil War, Bull Run as part of 1st Brigade Army of the Potomac CSA. The Regiment was commanded by Col. J.B. Kershaw.
September 29 to October 12, 1861 In CSA General Hospital, Charlottesville, Va.
April 1, 1862 on company muster rolls
June 25 to July 1, 1862 Regiment took part in the Seven Days Battle as part of 4th Brigade
McLaws Division.
July 8, 1862 Benjamin was granted a discharge due to the fact he was under 18 years of age and
had served at least 9 months of his one year enlistment.
February 3, 1864 Ben and George both reenlisted in Company K, 7th SC Cavalry Division
for the duration of the war.
March 1, to August 31 1864 on company muster roll.
November 1, 1864 Ben's name appears on a roll for receipt for clothing
7th SC Cavalry Regiment served under Garry's Brigade Fitzhugh Lee's Cavalry Division
in and around Richmond and Petersburg Virginia, during the siege. When Lees Army
retreated towards Appomattox, Fitzhugh Lees Division delayed General Sheridan's pursuit
allowing Lees Army to retreat from Petersburg. The 7th Cavalry was the last to leave
Richmond fired the James River Bridge slowing the Federal pursuit.
The Regiment was surrendered at Appomattox with Lees Army.
Fitzhugh Lee at a council of war the night before the surrender requested from his uncle
Robert E. Lee for permission to make a breakout with the remnants of the 7th SC
Cavalry. Permission was granted and the breakout was successful. They made their way
westward towards Lynchburg, Virginia. When they got word that Joseph Johnstone
had surrendered in North Carolina ending all hope for a linkup. General order number
6 was issued to disband and all soldiers were ordered to make their way back to their
homes. The war was over, they were told to live in peace and within the law.
Battles: Benjamin participated in.
Bull Run
Mechanicsville
Gainesville
Malvern Hills
Centerville
Seven Days
Petersburg Siege Va. (June 1864-April 1865)
New Market Heights (29 September 1864)
Ropers Farm (30 September 1864)
Sayler's Creek (6 April 1865)
Appomattox, Court House Va. (9 April 1865)
Rostor:
Field and Staff
Company A
Company B
Company C
Company D
Company E
Company F
Company G
Company H
Company I
Company K
The men listed on this page, were all present at the Appomattox surrender.
Officers:
DuBose, D. St. P. Captain
Cantey, J.M. Lieutenant
Douglass, R. Sergeant
Trusdel
McDowell, W.D. Corporal
Gamewell.
Privates:
Anderson, G.W.
Atkinson, W.
Baruch, H.
Deas, L.H.
DeBruhl, George, E. (Benjamin F. DeBruhl was not present having left the night before with
the remnants of the 7th Cavalry in the breakout)
Duncan, W.
Hinton, S.L.
Huckabee, M.G.
Huggins, W.J.
Johnson, J.J.
Mickle, J.P.
Radcliffe, B.J.
McCullock, R.
Russell, W.F.
Sanders, E.R.
Seale, A.J.
Stokes, J.L.
Stover, J.L.
Stalvey, J.A.M.
Stalvey, G.
Stalvey, W.R.
Thompson, L.C.
Veal, W.R.
Young, J.N.
References:
The Appomattox Roster, R.A. Brock The Southern Historical Society, 1887.
The Civil War in South Carolina Index.
Posted by Norman DeBruhl Middletown, Maryland 21769
The following note appears in the Paroles of the Army of Northern Virginia page 472-3.
Gary's Cavalry Brigade
A.C. Haskell, Col. 7th S.C. Cavalry commanding Brigadier
W.H. Mouldin, Quatermaster
J.S. James, Captain A.C.S. 24th Va. Cavalry Acting C.S. Brig.
1st Lieutenant S.M.G. Gary, Aide-de-Camp.
2nd Lieutenant R.W. Boyd, Ordnance Officer
Surgeon H Barr, Acting Brig. Surgeon.
J.C. Sosnowski, Brig. Ordnance Sergeant
B.T. Hane, Courier, Co. B 5th S.C. Cavalry
(Signed) A.C. Haskell
Colonel 7th S.C. Cavalry Commanding Brigadier
(Paroles signed by Col. Haskell.)
This document was obligingly furnished by General J.C. Kelton, Acting Adjutant and Inspector-General United States Army, Washington, D.C., being a copy of the original in his Department. A majority of the cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia appear not to have been surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse. In a report of General Fitzhugh Lee, commanding the cavalry to General Robert E. Lee, dated April 22, 1865, he states that Generals T.L. Rosser and T.T. Munford, commanding divisions, succeeded in cutting their way through the lines of the Federal Army, and "immediately made arrangements to continue the struggle," until the capitulation of General Johnston's army brought the convincing proof that a further resistance was useless. A printed order (No.6) issued from near Lynchburg, Va. April 21, 1865, to his command by General Munford-a copy of which is before the editor-glows with patriotic ardor and an undying spirit of resistance. General Munford, in a recent letter to the editor, states that though he was paroled about May 10, 1865, that his command were not surrendered, but disbanded at Lynchburg, Virginia and dispersed to their homes.
Note: Benjamin Franklin DeBruhl was according to his military records and family history tradition was with the group that disbanded near Lynchburg, Virginia.
He retained his horse and "Muskatoon"rifle which of itself, were proof of his having not surrendered. Benjamin and George E. DeBruhl brothers both served in the 7th S.C. Cavalry. George was on record as having surrendered and was paroled immediately.
Ben and George E. DeBruhl first enlisted April 9th 1861 in 2nd Regiment S.C. Infantry (Palmetto Regiment)
Captain J.D. Kennedy's Company. The Regiment was called into active service at Camp Davis
near Richmond, Virginia May 23, 1861 The Regiment took part in the first major battle of the
Civil War, Bull Run as part of 1st Brigade Army of the Potomac CSA. The Regiment was commanded by Col. J.B. Kershaw.
September 29 to October 12, 1861 In CSA General Hospital, Charlottesville, Va.
April 1, 1862 on company muster rolls
June 25 to July 1, 1862 Regiment took part in the Seven Days Battle as part of 4th Brigade
McLaws Division.
July 8, 1862 Benjamin was granted a discharge due to the fact he was under 18 years of age and
had served at least 9 months of his one year enlistment.
February 3, 1864 Ben and George both reenlisted in Company K, 7th SC Cavalry Division
for the duration of the war.
March 1, to August 31 1864 on company muster roll.
November 1, 1864 Ben's name appears on a roll for receipt for clothing
7th SC Cavalry Regiment served under Garry's Brigade Fitzhugh Lee's Cavalry Division
in and around Richmond and Petersburg Virginia, during the siege. When Lees Army
retreated towards Appomattox, Fitzhugh Lees Division delayed General Sheridan's pursuit
allowing Lees Army to retreat from Petersburg. The 7th Cavalry was the last to leave
Richmond fired the James River Bridge slowing the Federal pursuit.
The Regiment was surrendered at Appomattox with Lees Army.
Fitzhugh Lee at a council of war the night before the surrender requested from his uncle
Robert E. Lee for permission to make a breakout with the remnants of the 7th SC
Cavalry. Permission was granted and the breakout was successful. They made their way
westward towards Lynchburg, Virginia. When they got word that Joseph Johnstone
had surrendered in North Carolina ending all hope for a linkup. General order number
6 was issued to disband and all soldiers were ordered to make their way back to their
homes. The war was over, they were told to live in peace and within the law.
Battles: Benjamin participated in.
Bull Run
Mechanicsville
Gainesville
Malvern Hills
Centerville
Seven Days
Petersburg Siege Va. (June 1864-April 1865)
New Market Heights (29 September 1864)
Ropers Farm (30 September 1864)
Sayler's Creek (6 April 1865)
Appomattox, Court House Va. (9 April 1865)
Rostor:
Field and Staff
Company A
Company B
Company C
Company D
Company E
Company F
Company G
Company H
Company I
Company K
The men listed on this page, were all present at the Appomattox surrender.
Officers:
DuBose, D. St. P. Captain
Cantey, J.M. Lieutenant
Douglass, R. Sergeant
Trusdel
McDowell, W.D. Corporal
Gamewell.
Privates:
Anderson, G.W.
Atkinson, W.
Baruch, H.
Deas, L.H.
DeBruhl, George, E. (Benjamin F. DeBruhl was not present having left the night before with
the remnants of the 7th Cavalry in the breakout)
Duncan, W.
Hinton, S.L.
Huckabee, M.G.
Huggins, W.J.
Johnson, J.J.
Mickle, J.P.
Radcliffe, B.J.
McCullock, R.
Russell, W.F.
Sanders, E.R.
Seale, A.J.
Stokes, J.L.
Stover, J.L.
Stalvey, J.A.M.
Stalvey, G.
Stalvey, W.R.
Thompson, L.C.
Veal, W.R.
Young, J.N.
References:
The Appomattox Roster, R.A. Brock The Southern Historical Society, 1887.
The Civil War in South Carolina Index.
Posted by Norman DeBruhl Middletown, Maryland 21769
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