Jacob Brubaker B-1 (1687-1751)

A cousin to A-1 Hans and ancestor of the ‘B’ Line of Brubakers. Together with his brother John (C-1) and Peter Swarr grants were extended for 700 acres of land on both sides of the Little Conestoga Creek in Lancaster County, PA.  Peter Swarr received 150 acres, located at what is today the site of the former Moore’s Dairy, across from Long’s Park, northwest of the City of Lancaster.  The farm is slated for future development as a combination shopping center, apartment, and condominium complex.

Of the original 700 acres, Jacob Brubaker was granted 222, the remains of which are located along today’s Farmingdale Road, north of PA Route 23, Marietta Pike.  It is now owned by the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority and the majority of it has been turned into a park.  Plans are for the remains of the homestead and out buildings to be renovated.  See the renovation in progress here.

Source: —History and Genealogy of the Brubaker-Brubacher-Brewbaker Family in America vol.1 by Phares Brubaker Gibble