Biographical Sketch (1997):855, p. 19. "John christened September 4, 1778 at Bern Reformed and died October 30, 1823 (in Bern Township), at age 45. His will was recorded 22 November 1823 with brother Benjamin named as executor. He married Catharine Bender on 1 December 1801. She was the daughter of Andrew and Catharine Bender. She was born 1783 and died 8 March 1822. Both are buried in Bern Reformed in Bern Township, Berks County. They had seven children: Samuel, John, David, Jared Sr., William B., Jared B. Jr., and an unnamed male."

1778 Baptism:1249, p. 125. As her authority, Burgert cites Bern Reformed Church, Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.,2045, p. 334. As his authority, Humphrey cites the records of Bern Reformed Church, Bern Township, Berks County. Johannes Stamm baptised on 4 September 1778 at Bern Reformed Church, Bern Township, Berks County to parents Nicolaus Stamm and wife.

1810 U.S. Census:2009
Pennsylvania, Berks County, Bern Township
Head of Family •• John Stamm
Males under 10 •• 3
Males 10-16 •• 1
Males 26-45 •• 1 << John, age 33
Females under 10 •• 1
Females 26-45 •• 1 << wife Catherine, age 27

1828 Will of father Nicholas:1314 Nicholas Stamm made the following provision in his will for the children of "John Stam who also died in the lifetime of his said father and left issue seven children, to wit Samuel, John, Margaret, David, Jared, Lydia, & Mosey."