Nuss branch

Nuss branch overview

The Nuss branch of the family includes the paternal ancestors of Rick's half-sisters, Cherie, Carla, and Dana.

Nuss branch overview

Many of the Nuss ancestors were from Bavaria, Germany, and they migrated to Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) and Western New Jersey, near Camden.

Several generations of Nuss ancestors

Bavaria, Germany

Philadeliphia, Pennsylvania, destination of the Nuss ancestors

Johann Jacob Nuss, German migrant

In 1736, Johann Jacob Nuss arrived in Philadelphia on the SS Harle.

Harle passenger list

Johann Jacob (sometimes listed as "Jacob") became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1748.

Naturalization record

Johann died in 1757, and he was buried in the Old Goshenhoppen Cemetery in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Find-a-Grave record

Henry F Nuss Sr, Civil War soldier

Henry F. Nuss Sr (1843-1924), a descendant of Johann Jacob Nuss, fought in the U. S. Civil War as a private in Battery F, 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery. This unit was part of the Army of the Potomac in the Union Army. Henry mustered in (“M. I.” On the record) to the battery as a private in July 1861 and mustered out (“M. O.”) in June 1865.

Civil War record for Henry F Nuss Sr

Battery F was involved in some of the most famous and brutal battles of the Civil War.

Monument to Battery F, 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery

At Gettysburg, Battery F was involved in a violent fight with soldiers from the Confederacy (Louisiana) when they defended the East flank of Cemetery Hill on the 3rd and last day of the battle. At Gettysburg there is a monument for the 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery with Henry’s name on it commemorating the role of Battery F (Rickett’s battery) in the combat. Battery F went on to fight in most of the major battles fought by the Army of the Potomac, including Antietam, Fredricksburg, and later (under General Grant) at Wilderness, Cold Harbor and Petersburg.

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