Biographical Sketch (1985):1513, p. 35. "Johannes was a tanner of note whose operation was located north of Bethel on the old Ft. Henry Road. The tannery was later operated by his son, David B. Lerch."

1797 Baptism:1603, pt. 1, p. 135. Susanna, daughter of Johannes Lerch, was born on 20 July 1797 and baptised by the Rev. J. W. Boos on 26 July 1797.

1805 Baptism:1603, pt. 1, p. 218. Anna Maria Elisabetha, daughter of Johannes Lerch, was born on 23 June 1805 and baptised by the Rev. J. W. Boos on 25 July 1805.

1810 U.S. Census:2012
Pennsylvania, Berks County, Bern Township
Head of Family •• John Lerch
Males under 10 •• 1
Males 26-45 •• 1 << John
Females under 10 •• 2 << daughters Susanna and Anna Maria Elisabetha
Females 26-45 •• 1 << wife Anna Catherine