Showing posts with label Germany. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Germany. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Tuesday's Tip: Mapire
Mapire (http://mapire.eu/en/) provides access to historical maps of the Habsburg Empire. It contains maps of the First Military Survey (1763-1787), the Second Military Survey (1806-1869), the Third Military Survey (1869-1887), the Military Survey of Hungary (1941), the Austrian Netherlands (1764-1771), and the Hungarian Kingdom (1869-1887). There are cadastral maps from the nineteenth century, and maps of Europe in the eighteenth century, around 1850, and 1850-1890. The site also includes maps from other countries: Italy (nineteenth century), France (eighteenth century), Belgium (eighteenth century), Lower and Upper Alsace (1731), Scotland (nineteenth century), Ordnance Survey of England and Wales (about 1890), Southwest Germany (1797), Germany (nineteenth century), Finland (1918), and Norway (nineteenth century). There are maps of European cities: Vienna (eighteenth century), Budapest (eighteenth-twentieth century), Budapest (1944), London (eighteenth century), Moscow, Paris (1739), and Rome (1829). The Austrian Historic Town Atlas provides information about the history and urban development of sixty-four Austrian towns. It is possible to view the maps synchronized with each other or with today's maps. The maps can also be viewed in 3D. Copies of the maps (reproductions or digital copies) can be purchased. If you have ancestors from these areas, Mapire may be very helpful to you.
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Johann Schäuble
My 4th-great-grandfather Johann Schauble was born 222 years ago today, on 18 December 1794, in Niederwihl, Waldshut, Baden, Germany. He was the son of Joseph Schäuble and Ursula Mutter.
He married Maria Anna Albiez on 21 January 1818 in Niederwihl.
Marriage record, Johann Schäuble and Anna Maria Albiez, 21 January 1818. Staatsarchiv Freiburg L 10 Nr. 5776, Bild 16. Permalink: http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=5-498377-16. Standesbücher / 1810-1870 > Waldshut; Amtsgericht > Niederwihl, Görwihl WT; Katholische Gemeinde: Heiratsbuch 1810-1869 / 1810-1869.
Their children were Magdalena (born 26 February 1819), Theres (born 3 March 1820), my 3rd-great-grandmother Franziska (born 24 September 1821), Agatha (born 24 January 1824), Franz Joseph (born 13 December 1825), Katharina (born 21 March 1847), Fridolina (born 4 March 1829), Karl (born 28 March 1831, died 30 March 1831), Sophia (born 15 May 1832), and Sekunda (born 31 December 1833).
Johann was a farmer (Landwirt), a cotton manufacturer (Baumwollfabrikant), and the proprietor of the Stag Inn (Hirschenwirt)
He became a widower on 20 March 1847, when his wife Maria Anna passed away.
Johann died on 26 February 1851 in Niederwihl.
Staatsarchiv Freiburg L 10 Nr. 5777, Bild 153. Permalink: http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=5-498378-153. Standesbücher / 1810-1870 > Waldshut; Amtsgericht >Niederwihl, Görwihl WT; Katholische Gemeinde: Sterbebuch 1810-1869 / 1810-1869.
He married Maria Anna Albiez on 21 January 1818 in Niederwihl.
Their children were Magdalena (born 26 February 1819), Theres (born 3 March 1820), my 3rd-great-grandmother Franziska (born 24 September 1821), Agatha (born 24 January 1824), Franz Joseph (born 13 December 1825), Katharina (born 21 March 1847), Fridolina (born 4 March 1829), Karl (born 28 March 1831, died 30 March 1831), Sophia (born 15 May 1832), and Sekunda (born 31 December 1833).
Johann was a farmer (Landwirt), a cotton manufacturer (Baumwollfabrikant), and the proprietor of the Stag Inn (Hirschenwirt)
He became a widower on 20 March 1847, when his wife Maria Anna passed away.
Johann died on 26 February 1851 in Niederwihl.
Monday, December 5, 2016
Military Monday: Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun was one of the longest battles of World War 1. It was fought between the French and German troops, and lasted for nearly 10 months, from 21 February 1916 to 18 December 1916. More than 3/4 of French troops fought in this battle. There were more than 700,000 casualties, at a rate of about 70,000 per month.
Battle of Verdun, 1916. By Gdr [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)]. Available from Wikimedia Commons.
My first cousin three times removed Josef Eschbach was an Obergefreiter (corporal) in the Bavarian Army, Fußartillerie-Bataillon 21. He participated in the Battle of Verdun.
Fußartillerie-Bataillon 21. 15106-Kriegstammrolle. Ancestry.com. Bavaria, Germany, WWI Personnel Rosters, 1914-1918
[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.,
2010. Original data: Kriegsstammrollen, 1914-1918. Bavarian State
Archives. Department IV, War Archive, Munich.
References
Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun
My first cousin three times removed Josef Eschbach was an Obergefreiter (corporal) in the Bavarian Army, Fußartillerie-Bataillon 21. He participated in the Battle of Verdun.
References
Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt)
The Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) is a tradition that goes back to the late Middle Ages in the German-speaking areas of Europe. It is a street market with open-air stalls which is held during the four weeks of Advent.
Today I attended the Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market in Sparta, New Jersey. Although it was the 15th annual Weihnachtsmarkt, I had not previously been aware of it. It is the largest Christmas market in New Jersey, and the only one that is run to donate back to the community. More than 110 vendors were present. The merchandise included jewelry, clothing, paintings, and German Christmas items. There was a petting zoo, the opportunity to visit with Santa, and an entertainment tent.
Since I am 1/4 German, some of my ancestors probably shopped at Weihnachtsmärkte. I enjoyed the experience and hope to go again next year.
References
Christmas market
History | Weihnachtsmarkt
Weihnachtsmarkt | Annual Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market, Sparta, NJ, USA
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Surname Saturday: Schunk
According to Dictionary of American Family Names, edited by Patrick Hanks (Oxford University Press, 2003), the surname Schunk comes from a South German nickname for someone with long legs (the Middle High German word for leg bone is schinke) or from a Slavic word meaning "piglet."
Absolute distribution
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Relative distribution
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My known Schunk ancestors are:
5th-great-grandmother: Agnes Schunk
born about 1744, Kendenich, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
married Heinrich Erp
died 9 March 1819, Kendenich, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
6th-great-grandfather: Peter Schunk
Absolute distribution
Relative distribution
My known Schunk ancestors are:
5th-great-grandmother: Agnes Schunk
born about 1744, Kendenich, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
married Heinrich Erp
died 9 March 1819, Kendenich, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
6th-great-grandfather: Peter Schunk
Monday, November 14, 2016
Mappy Monday: Baden 1801-1819
This map shows Baden from 1801 to 1815, and indicates when areas became part of Baden. My ancestors lived in the area that became part of Baden in 1805.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Agathe Weiler
My 4th-great-grandmother Agathe Weiler (or Wieler) died 158 years ago today. All that I know about her comes from Familienbuch der katholischen Pfarrei Sankt-Severin, Erpel 1615-1875 by Renate Hentschel (Köln: Westdeutsche Gesellschaft für Familienkunde, 2010.)
I know that Agathe was born about 1789, but I do not know where. I know that she married my 4th-great-grandfather Gottfried Lindlohr before 1817, but I do not know where they married. Gottfried was from Erpel, Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Agathe may have been from somewhere else, possibly a nearby town.
Gottfried and Agathe had the following children, all baptized in Erpel:
Karl Josef, born 15 November 1817
Matthias Josef, born 29 February 1820 and died 7 March 1820
Adelheid, born 15 February 1821
Anna Sibylle, born 20 December 1823
Anna Maria, born 22 August 1826
Anna Margarete, born 10 April 1829
Johann Josef, born 23 December 1831
Agathe died on 10 November 1858. The cause of death was Schlagfluß (stroke). She was buried on 13 November 1858 in Erpel.
I know that Agathe was born about 1789, but I do not know where. I know that she married my 4th-great-grandfather Gottfried Lindlohr before 1817, but I do not know where they married. Gottfried was from Erpel, Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Agathe may have been from somewhere else, possibly a nearby town.
Gottfried and Agathe had the following children, all baptized in Erpel:
Karl Josef, born 15 November 1817
Matthias Josef, born 29 February 1820 and died 7 March 1820
Adelheid, born 15 February 1821
Anna Sibylle, born 20 December 1823
Anna Maria, born 22 August 1826
Anna Margarete, born 10 April 1829
Johann Josef, born 23 December 1831
Agathe died on 10 November 1858. The cause of death was Schlagfluß (stroke). She was buried on 13 November 1858 in Erpel.
Friday, September 16, 2016
Jacob Bär
My 4th-great-grandfather Jacob Bär was born 238 years ago today, on 16 September 1778, in Görwihl, Waldshut, Baden, Germany. He was the son of Joseph Bähr and Magdalena Huber.
He married Magdalena Kaiser on 22 March 1802 in Görwihl. Their first child, Maria, was born less than 3 months later, on 15 June 1802, but died the next day. Their second child, Bartholomaeus, was born on 25 August 1804; he also died the next day. Their third child, Pelagius was born on 4 September 1805. This child survived, but the next child also died very young. Blasius was born on 3 February 1808, but died on 12 August 1808. Jacob and Magdalena had five more children: Franzisca (born 10 October 1811), Fridolin (born 9 March 1815), my 3rd-great-grandmother Maria (born 10 September 1818), Theresia (born 23 September 1821), and Thomas (born 11 November 1824).
Jacob's occupations were Taglöhner (day laborer) and Eisenhändler (ironmonger).
He died on 19 March 1854.
He married Magdalena Kaiser on 22 March 1802 in Görwihl. Their first child, Maria, was born less than 3 months later, on 15 June 1802, but died the next day. Their second child, Bartholomaeus, was born on 25 August 1804; he also died the next day. Their third child, Pelagius was born on 4 September 1805. This child survived, but the next child also died very young. Blasius was born on 3 February 1808, but died on 12 August 1808. Jacob and Magdalena had five more children: Franzisca (born 10 October 1811), Fridolin (born 9 March 1815), my 3rd-great-grandmother Maria (born 10 September 1818), Theresia (born 23 September 1821), and Thomas (born 11 November 1824).
Jacob's occupations were Taglöhner (day laborer) and Eisenhändler (ironmonger).
He died on 19 March 1854.
Faller, Helmut. Familiengeschichte der Gemeinde Görwihl. Bad Säckingen : H. Faller, 2000.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Jakob Dreier
My 3rd-great-grandfather Jakob Dreier was born 201 years ago today on 7 September 1815, in Niederwihl, Waldshut, Baden, Germany. He was the son of Fridolin Dreyer and Maria Eva Stäuble.
Staatsarchiv Freiburg L 10 Nr. 5775, Bild 18. Permalink: http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=5-498376-18. Standesbücher / 1810-1870 > Waldshut; Amtsgericht >
Niederwihl, Görwihl WT; Katholische Gemeinde: Geburtenbuch 1810-1869 / 1810-1869.
He worked as a blacksmith (Schmied).
On 24 February 1846, he and Franziska Schäuble became the parents of a daughter, my 2nd-great-grandmother Kunigunde. Jakob and Franziska married almost two years later, on 3 February 1848.
Marriage record, Jakob Dreier and Franziska Schäuble, 1848. Staatsarchiv Freiburg L 10 Nr. 5776, Bild 81. Permalink: http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=5-498377-81. Standesbücher / 1810-1870 > Waldshut; Amtsgericht > Niederwihl, Görwihl WT; Katholische Gemeinde: Heiratsbuch 1810-1869.
A little over four months later, on 17 June 1848, their daughter Magdalena was born, but she died when she was eight months old, on 25 February 1849. Their only son, Julius, was born on 20 March 1855. Their last child, Emilie, was born on 19 November 1857, but died on 5 July 1859.
Jakob died on 18 September 1870.
He worked as a blacksmith (Schmied).
On 24 February 1846, he and Franziska Schäuble became the parents of a daughter, my 2nd-great-grandmother Kunigunde. Jakob and Franziska married almost two years later, on 3 February 1848.
A little over four months later, on 17 June 1848, their daughter Magdalena was born, but she died when she was eight months old, on 25 February 1849. Their only son, Julius, was born on 20 March 1855. Their last child, Emilie, was born on 19 November 1857, but died on 5 July 1859.
Jakob died on 18 September 1870.
Friday, September 2, 2016
Joseph Schäuble
My 5th-great-grandfather Joseph Schäuble (or Scheuble) was born 252 years ago today, on 2 September 1764, in Niederwihl, Waldshut, Baden, Germany. He was the second child and first son of Joseph Scheible and Anna Wasmer.
He married Ursula Mutter on 3 February 1793. Their daughter Magdalena was born less than two months later, on 22 March 1793. Their son Johann (my 4th-great-grandfather) was born on 18 December 1794. Another son, Lorenz, was born on 7 August 1798. Their last son, Gregor, was born on 11 February 1802. He died almost two years later, on 5 January 1804. Their second daughter, Maria, was born on 13 August 1805. Their last child, Katharina, was born on 6 May 1807. She died less than three weeks later, on 25 May 1807.
Joseph died on 16 March 1815 in Niederwihl. He was only 50 years old.
Staatsarchiv Freiburg L 10 Nr. 5777, Bild 16. Permalink: http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=5-498378-16
Standesbücher / 1810-1870 > Waldshut; Amtsgericht >Niederwihl,
Görwihl WT; Katholische Gemeinde: Sterbebuch 1810-1869 / 1810-1869.
He married Ursula Mutter on 3 February 1793. Their daughter Magdalena was born less than two months later, on 22 March 1793. Their son Johann (my 4th-great-grandfather) was born on 18 December 1794. Another son, Lorenz, was born on 7 August 1798. Their last son, Gregor, was born on 11 February 1802. He died almost two years later, on 5 January 1804. Their second daughter, Maria, was born on 13 August 1805. Their last child, Katharina, was born on 6 May 1807. She died less than three weeks later, on 25 May 1807.
Faller, Helmut. Familiengeschichte der Gemeinde Görwihl. Bad Säckingen : H. Faller, 2000.
Joseph died on 16 March 1815 in Niederwihl. He was only 50 years old.
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Paulina (Gersbacher) Schneider's 140th Birthday
Paulina Gersbacher, 1895
140 years ago today, on 13 August 1876, my great-grandmother Paulina (Gersbacher) Schneider was born in Niederwihl, Waldshut, Baden, Germany.
Monday, August 8, 2016
Matrilineal Monday: Maria Bär
My 3rd-great-grandmother Maria Bär was born on 10 September 1818 in Görwihl, Waldshut, Baden, Germany. She was the daughter of Jacob Bär and Magdalena Kaiser.
Birth record, Maria Bär, 10 September 1818. Staatsarchiv Freiburg L 10 Nr. 5711, Bild 94. Permalink: http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=5-497910-94. Standesbücher / 1810-1870 > Waldshut; Amtsgericht > Görwihl WT; Katholische Gemeinde: Geburtenbuch 1810-1869.
She married her first cousin Fridolin Gerspacher on 4 November 1839 in Görwihl.
Staatsarchiv Freiburg L 10 Nr. 5712, Bild 88
Permalink: http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=5-497911-88
Standesbücher / 1810-1870 > Waldshut; Amtsgericht >
Görwihl WT; Katholische Gemeinde: Heiratsbuch 1810-1869 / 1810-1869.
They had the following children:
Joseph, born 4 February 1841.
Johann (my 2nd-great-grandfather, later known as John), born 2 September 1843
Fridolin, born 19 October 1845
Bertha, born 28 March 1848
Wilhelmine, born 1 November 1851
Maria, born 25 September 1857
Maria's husband Fridolin died on 23 February 1865. Her son Joseph died on 3 August 1870. Johann immigrated to the United States in the early 1880s.
Maria died on 18 August 1888.
She married her first cousin Fridolin Gerspacher on 4 November 1839 in Görwihl.
They had the following children:
Joseph, born 4 February 1841.
Johann (my 2nd-great-grandfather, later known as John), born 2 September 1843
Fridolin, born 19 October 1845
Bertha, born 28 March 1848
Wilhelmine, born 1 November 1851
Maria, born 25 September 1857
Maria's husband Fridolin died on 23 February 1865. Her son Joseph died on 3 August 1870. Johann immigrated to the United States in the early 1880s.
Maria died on 18 August 1888.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Franco-Prussian War
The Franco-Prussian War began on 19 July 1870, when France declared war on Prussia. The German states united against France and raised an army of about 400,000 men.
The French won a skirmish in Saarbrucken on 2 August 1870. The first major battle took place at Wissembourg on 4 August 1870. The Germans were victorious. They also won battles at Spicheren on August 5-6, 1870 and at Wörth on 6 August 1870. On 16 August 1870, the Germans again defeated the French at Mars-la-Tour.
The largest battle of the war took place at Gravelotte on 18 August 1870. The German army lost more than 20,000 troops, and the French army lost more than 12,000 troops.
The French were defeated at the Battle of Sedan on 1 September 1870, and Napoleon III surrendered to the Germans the next day. The Siege of Paris began on 19 September 1870. The Armistice of Versailles ended the fighting on 28 January 1871, and the war ended when the Treaty of Frankfurt was signed on 10 May 1871.
My 2nd-great-grandfather's brother Joseph Gerspacher died in Rastatt, Baden on 3 August 1870. The cause of death was Kriegsfolgen (consequences of war). Rastatt was a main supply base for east of the Rhine River during the Franco-Prussian War.
References
CFB Baden Soellingen Remembered: Crossroad
Faller, Helmut. Familiengeschichte der Gemeinde Görwihl. Bad Säckingen : H. Faller, 2000.
Franco-Prussian War
The Franco Prussian War
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
13 July 1809
On 13 July 1809, my 3rd-great-grandfather Fridolin Gerspacher (or Gersbacher) was born in Görwihl, Waldshut, Baden.
He was the last child of his parents Johann Gerspacher and Magdalena Bär. Magdalena died on the day of his birth.
Fridolin never knew his mother, but he knew her family. On 14 November 1839, he married his first cousin Maria Bär. Maria was the daughter of Jacob Bär, Magdalena's brother.
Staatsarchiv Freiburg L 10 Nr. 5712, Bild 88
Permalink: http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=5-497911-88
Standesbücher / 1810-1870 > Waldshut; Amtsgericht >
Görwihl WT; Katholische Gemeinde: Heiratsbuch 1810-1869 / 1810-1869.
Faller, Helmut. Familiengeschichte der Gemeinde Görwihl. Bad Säckingen: H. Faller, 2000.
He was the last child of his parents Johann Gerspacher and Magdalena Bär. Magdalena died on the day of his birth.
Faller, Helmut. Familiengeschichte der Gemeinde Görwihl. Bad Säckingen: H. Faller, 2000.
Fridolin never knew his mother, but he knew her family. On 14 November 1839, he married his first cousin Maria Bär. Maria was the daughter of Jacob Bär, Magdalena's brother.
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Surname Saturday: Leÿ
The surname Leÿ is one of my ancestral surnames. The German language used to include the letter ÿ, but it is no longer used. According to Dictionary of German Names, 2nd ed., by Hans Bahlow (Madison, Wisconsin: Max Kade Institute, 2002), the surname Ley (or Leyh) is an Upper German name that is frequently found in the Rhineland area. It comes from Eley, a variant of Eloy, which is another name for Saint Eligius. Saint Eligius was the patron saint of goldsmiths and horses.
Absolute distribution (Ley)
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Relative distribution (Ley)
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My known Leÿ ancestors are:
4th-great-grandmother: Christina Leÿ
born about 1779
married Peter Nagel 13 April 1814, Hürth, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
died 18 March 1858, Hermülheim, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
5th-great-grandfather: Christian Leÿ
born about 1740, Hermülheim, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
married Catharina Wirtz
died 21 June 1803, Hermülheim, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
6th-great-grandfather: Johan Leÿ
married Apolonia
Absolute distribution (Ley)
Relative distribution (Ley)
My known Leÿ ancestors are:
4th-great-grandmother: Christina Leÿ
born about 1779
married Peter Nagel 13 April 1814, Hürth, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
died 18 March 1858, Hermülheim, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
5th-great-grandfather: Christian Leÿ
born about 1740, Hermülheim, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
married Catharina Wirtz
died 21 June 1803, Hermülheim, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
6th-great-grandfather: Johan Leÿ
married Apolonia
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Surname Saturday: Nagel
The surname Nagel means "nail" in German. It is an occupational surname that was used by nailsmiths.
Absolute distribution
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Relative distribution
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My known Nagel ancestors are:
2nd-great-grandmother: Christina Nagel
born 27 February 1851, Kendenich, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
married Carl Joseph Schneider 31 January 1878, Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
died 16 January 1934, St. Louis, Missouri
3rd-great-grandfather: Johann Nagel
born 19 April 1814, Hermülheim, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
married Anna Maria Aussem (my 3rd-great-grandmother) 31 August 1848, Hürth,
Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
married Anna Maria Klein 23 October 1861
died 15 February 1891, Remagen, Ahrweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
4th-great-grandfather: Peter Nagel
born about 1782, Metternich, Euskirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
married Christina Leÿ 13 April 1814, Hürth, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
died 9 December 1842, Hermülheim, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
5th-great-grandfather: Johann Nagel
married Anna Maria Breidenbender
Absolute distribution
Relative distribution
My known Nagel ancestors are:
2nd-great-grandmother: Christina Nagel
born 27 February 1851, Kendenich, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
married Carl Joseph Schneider 31 January 1878, Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
died 16 January 1934, St. Louis, Missouri
3rd-great-grandfather: Johann Nagel
born 19 April 1814, Hermülheim, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
married Anna Maria Aussem (my 3rd-great-grandmother) 31 August 1848, Hürth,
Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
married Anna Maria Klein 23 October 1861
died 15 February 1891, Remagen, Ahrweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
4th-great-grandfather: Peter Nagel
born about 1782, Metternich, Euskirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
married Christina Leÿ 13 April 1814, Hürth, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
died 9 December 1842, Hermülheim, Rhein-Erft, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
5th-great-grandfather: Johann Nagel
married Anna Maria Breidenbender
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Surname Saturday: Schneider
The surname Schneider means "tailor" in German. It is an occupational surname. These maps from Christoph Stöpel's Geogen 3.0 surname mapping site show just how common the surname is.
Absolute distribution
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Relative distribution
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My known Schneider ancestors are:
Maternal grandmother: Margaret Ann Schneider
born 16 March 1911, St. Louis, Missouri
married William Herbert Foerstel 22 September 1931, St. Louis, Missouri
married John Boe (my grandfather) 25 September 1939, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
died 4 August 1986, New York, New York
Great-grandfather: John (Johann) Schneider
born 6 December 1878, Remagen, Ahrweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
married Paulina Gersbacher 23 July 1902, St. Louis, Missouri
died 11 June 1955, St. Louis, Missouri
2nd-great-grandfather: Carl Joseph Schneider
born 22 January 1855, Erpel, Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
married Christina Nagel 31 January 1878, Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
died 5 November 1901, St. Louis, Missouri
3rd-great-grandfather: Johann Wilhelm Schneider
baptized 2 April 1826, Remagen, Ahrweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
married Anna Sibylle Lindlohr (my 3rd-great-grandmother) 20 April 1853, Erpel, Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
married Adelheid Noll 3 February 1863, Erpel, Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
died 13 November 1871, Erpel, Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
4th-great-grandfather: Nikolaus Schneider
baptized 11 September 1777, Düngenheim, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
married Anna Franziska Fassbender 6 January 1818, Remagen, Ahrweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
died 7 November 1835, Remagen, Ahrweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
5th-great-grandfather: Bernhard Schneider
married Catharina Miesen
died 12 November 1784, Düngenheim, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Absolute distribution
Relative distribution
My known Schneider ancestors are:
Maternal grandmother: Margaret Ann Schneider
born 16 March 1911, St. Louis, Missouri
married William Herbert Foerstel 22 September 1931, St. Louis, Missouri
married John Boe (my grandfather) 25 September 1939, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
died 4 August 1986, New York, New York
Great-grandfather: John (Johann) Schneider
born 6 December 1878, Remagen, Ahrweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
married Paulina Gersbacher 23 July 1902, St. Louis, Missouri
died 11 June 1955, St. Louis, Missouri
2nd-great-grandfather: Carl Joseph Schneider
born 22 January 1855, Erpel, Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
married Christina Nagel 31 January 1878, Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
died 5 November 1901, St. Louis, Missouri
3rd-great-grandfather: Johann Wilhelm Schneider
baptized 2 April 1826, Remagen, Ahrweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
married Anna Sibylle Lindlohr (my 3rd-great-grandmother) 20 April 1853, Erpel, Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
married Adelheid Noll 3 February 1863, Erpel, Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
died 13 November 1871, Erpel, Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
4th-great-grandfather: Nikolaus Schneider
baptized 11 September 1777, Düngenheim, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
married Anna Franziska Fassbender 6 January 1818, Remagen, Ahrweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
died 7 November 1835, Remagen, Ahrweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
5th-great-grandfather: Bernhard Schneider
married Catharina Miesen
died 12 November 1784, Düngenheim, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Monday, March 28, 2016
Matrilineal Monday: Elisabeth Arzner
My 5th-great-grandmother Elisabeth Arzner is my earliest known ancestor in my direct maternal line. She was born about 1758. On 26 April 1787, she married Oswald Altbuez (or Albiez), a widower from Oberwihl, Waldshut, Baden, Germany. Oswald and his first wife Maria Elisabeth Lüttin had six children: Oswald (born 3 September 1774), Marzell (born 4 January 1777, died 15 January 1777), Regina (born 11 January 1778), Cornelius (born 13 September 1780), Elisabeth (born 6 November 1782), Thaddaeus (born 5 July 1784), and Fridolin (born 7 January 1787). Maria Elisabeth had died on 30 January 1787. Elisabeth gained an instant family when she married Oswald.
On 20 October 1787, Elisabeth's stepson Oswald died at age 13. But just after Christmas, there was a happier event; Elisabeth gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Ottilia, on 28 December 1787. More sad times followed a month later, when Elisabeth's stepson Fridolin died on 19 January 1788, less than a month after his first birthday. Elisabeth gave birth to her second child and first son, Anton, on 11 June 1789.
Elisabeth's next two children died young. Katharina was born on 2 March 1791 and died on 18 March 1792. Oswald was born on 10 June 1793 and died just one day later, on 11 June 1793.
Elisabeth gave birth to Maria Clara on 17 August 1794, and gave birth to my 4th-great-grandmother Maria Anna on 2 July 1796. She then had two more daughters that died young: Rosa (born 21 May 1799, died 14 December 1799) and Agatha (born 18 January 1801, died 21 January 1804). Her last child, Johann, was born on 11 July 1803.
Elisabeth's husband Oswald died on 13 April 1805. Elisabeth still had young children to take care of when she became a widow. Other than her children, I have not yet identified any of Elisabeth's relatives. I hope she had family support at this difficult time. Perhaps her older children and stepchildren helped.
Elisabeth died in Oberwihl on 26 September 1815.
Death record, Elisabeth Arzner, 26 September 1815. Staatsarchiv Freiburg L 10 Nr. 5794, Bilder 22-23. Permalink: http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=5-498395-22, http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=5-498395-23. Standesbücher / 1810-1870 > Waldshut; Amtsgericht > Oberwihl, Görwihl WT; Katholische Gemeinde: Sterbebuch 1810-1869 / 1810-1869.
On 20 October 1787, Elisabeth's stepson Oswald died at age 13. But just after Christmas, there was a happier event; Elisabeth gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Ottilia, on 28 December 1787. More sad times followed a month later, when Elisabeth's stepson Fridolin died on 19 January 1788, less than a month after his first birthday. Elisabeth gave birth to her second child and first son, Anton, on 11 June 1789.
Elisabeth's next two children died young. Katharina was born on 2 March 1791 and died on 18 March 1792. Oswald was born on 10 June 1793 and died just one day later, on 11 June 1793.
Elisabeth gave birth to Maria Clara on 17 August 1794, and gave birth to my 4th-great-grandmother Maria Anna on 2 July 1796. She then had two more daughters that died young: Rosa (born 21 May 1799, died 14 December 1799) and Agatha (born 18 January 1801, died 21 January 1804). Her last child, Johann, was born on 11 July 1803.
Elisabeth's husband Oswald died on 13 April 1805. Elisabeth still had young children to take care of when she became a widow. Other than her children, I have not yet identified any of Elisabeth's relatives. I hope she had family support at this difficult time. Perhaps her older children and stepchildren helped.
Elisabeth died in Oberwihl on 26 September 1815.
Monday, March 14, 2016
Matrilineal Monday: Maria Anna Albiez
My 4th-great-grandmother Maria Anna Albiez (also known as Anna Maria Albiez) was born on 2 July 1796 in Oberwihl, Waldshut, Baden, Germany. She was the daughter of Oswald Albiez (or Altbuez) and Elisabeth Arzner.
On 6 August 1848, when Maria Anna was only nine years old, her father Oswald died. Her mother Elisabeth died on 26 September 1815.
On 21 January 1818, Maria Anna married Johann Schäuble (or Scheuble) in Niederwihl, Waldshut, Baden, Germany.
Marriage record, Johann Schäuble and Anna Maria Albiez, 21 January 1818. Staatsarchiv Freiburg L 10 Nr. 5776, Bild 16. Permalink: http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=5-498377-16. Standesbücher / 1810-1870 > Waldshut; Amtsgericht > Niederwihl, Görwihl WT; Katholische Gemeinde: Heiratsbuch 1810-1869 / 1810-1869.
Johann and Maria Anna had the following children:
Magdalena Schäuble, born 26 February 1819
Theres Schäuble, born 3 March 1820
Franziska Schäuble (my 3rd-great-grandmother), born 24 September 1821
Agatha Schäuble, born 24 January 1824
Franz Joseph Schäuble, born 13 December 1825
Katharina Schäuble, born 21 March 1847
Fridolina Schäuble, born 4 March 1829
Karl Schäuble, born 28 March 1831, died 30 March 1831
Sophia Schäuble, born 15 May 1832
Sekunda Schäuble, born 31 December 1833
Maria Anna died on 20 March 1847 in Niederwihl.
Death record, Maria Anna Albiez, 20 March 1847. Staatsarchiv Freiburg L 10 Nr. 5777, Bild 124. Permalink: http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=5-498378-124. Standesbücher / 1810-1870 > Waldshut; Amtsgericht >Niederwihl, Görwihl WT; Katholische Gemeinde: Sterbebuch 1810-1869 / 1810-1869.
On 6 August 1848, when Maria Anna was only nine years old, her father Oswald died. Her mother Elisabeth died on 26 September 1815.
On 21 January 1818, Maria Anna married Johann Schäuble (or Scheuble) in Niederwihl, Waldshut, Baden, Germany.
Johann and Maria Anna had the following children:
Magdalena Schäuble, born 26 February 1819
Theres Schäuble, born 3 March 1820
Franziska Schäuble (my 3rd-great-grandmother), born 24 September 1821
Agatha Schäuble, born 24 January 1824
Franz Joseph Schäuble, born 13 December 1825
Katharina Schäuble, born 21 March 1847
Fridolina Schäuble, born 4 March 1829
Karl Schäuble, born 28 March 1831, died 30 March 1831
Sophia Schäuble, born 15 May 1832
Sekunda Schäuble, born 31 December 1833
Maria Anna died on 20 March 1847 in Niederwihl.
Monday, March 7, 2016
Matrilineal Monday: Franziska Schäuble
My 3rd-great-grandmother Franziska Schäuble was born on 24 September 1821 in Niederwihl, Waldshut, Baden, Germany. She was the daughter of Johann Schäuble (or Scheuble) and Maria Anna Albiez. Her father was a farmer (Landwirt), a cotton manufacturer (Baumwollfabrikant), and the proprietor of the Stag Inn (Hirschenwirt).
Birth record, Franziska Schäuble, 24 September 1821. Staatsarchiv Freiburg L 10 Nr. 5775, Bild 35. Permalink: http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=5-498376-35. Standesbücher / 1810-1870 > Waldshut; Amtsgericht > Niederwihl, Görwihl WT; Katholische Gemeinde: Geburtenbuch 1810-1869.
On 24 February 1846, Franziska gave birth to my 2nd-great-grandmother Kunigunde Dreier. Kunigunde's father was Jakob Dreier, a blacksmith (Schmied).
Franziska lost two family members in 1847. Her mother Maria Anna Albiez died on 20 March 1847, and her younger sister Katharina Schäuble died on 28 November 1847 at age 20.
On 3 February 1848, almost two years after the birth of their daughter, Franziska and Jakob married in Niederwihl.
Marriage record, Jakob Dreier and Franziska Schäuble, 1848. Staatsarchiv Freiburg L 10 Nr. 5776, Bild 81. Permalink: http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=5-498377-81. Standesbücher / 1810-1870 > Waldshut; Amtsgericht > Niederwihl, Görwihl WT; Katholische Gemeinde: Heiratsbuch 1810-1869.
A little more than 4 months after their marriage, on 17 June 1848, their daughter Magdalena was born. Sadly, Magdalena died on 25 February 1849, one day after Kunigunde's third birthday.
Franziska lost her one remaining parent in 1851; her father Johann Schäuble died on 26 February. Later that year, on 3 June, she gave birth to her daughter Sophie. She had another daughter, Agnes, on 10 September 1852.
In 1854, Franziska's youngest sister, Sekunda Schäuble, applied for permission to emigrate from Germany and settle in the United States.
Franziska and Jakob's only son, Julius, was born on 20 March 1855. Their last child, Emilie, was born on 19 November 1857. Emilie died on 5 July 1859.
Franziska lost three of her siblings in the 1860s. Her sister Sophia died on 23 June 1862, her sister Theres died on 11 April 1865, and her sister Agatha died on 17 April 1866.
Franziska experienced more losses in the 1870s. Her husband Jakob Dreier died on 18 September 1870, her son Julius Dreier died on 3 May 1874, and her sister Magdalena Schäuble died on 28 September 1876. But there were happier moments too, such as the birth of her grandchildren. Her daughter Kunigunde married Johann Gerspacher on 16 February 1871, and gave birth to five children in the 1870s: Friedrich/Fridolin, born 15 May 1871; Hermann, born 30 May 1873; Pauline, born 13 August 1876; Hermann, born 26 September 1877; and Joseph, born 8 May 1879. Sadly, both Hermanns died, the first on 24 August 1873, and the second on 18 December 1878. Kunigunde gave birth to one more child during Franziska's lifetime: daughter Augusta, born 29 January 1881.
Franziska died on 21 May 1882.
On 24 February 1846, Franziska gave birth to my 2nd-great-grandmother Kunigunde Dreier. Kunigunde's father was Jakob Dreier, a blacksmith (Schmied).
Franziska lost two family members in 1847. Her mother Maria Anna Albiez died on 20 March 1847, and her younger sister Katharina Schäuble died on 28 November 1847 at age 20.
On 3 February 1848, almost two years after the birth of their daughter, Franziska and Jakob married in Niederwihl.
A little more than 4 months after their marriage, on 17 June 1848, their daughter Magdalena was born. Sadly, Magdalena died on 25 February 1849, one day after Kunigunde's third birthday.
Franziska lost her one remaining parent in 1851; her father Johann Schäuble died on 26 February. Later that year, on 3 June, she gave birth to her daughter Sophie. She had another daughter, Agnes, on 10 September 1852.
In 1854, Franziska's youngest sister, Sekunda Schäuble, applied for permission to emigrate from Germany and settle in the United States.
Franziska and Jakob's only son, Julius, was born on 20 March 1855. Their last child, Emilie, was born on 19 November 1857. Emilie died on 5 July 1859.
Franziska lost three of her siblings in the 1860s. Her sister Sophia died on 23 June 1862, her sister Theres died on 11 April 1865, and her sister Agatha died on 17 April 1866.
Franziska experienced more losses in the 1870s. Her husband Jakob Dreier died on 18 September 1870, her son Julius Dreier died on 3 May 1874, and her sister Magdalena Schäuble died on 28 September 1876. But there were happier moments too, such as the birth of her grandchildren. Her daughter Kunigunde married Johann Gerspacher on 16 February 1871, and gave birth to five children in the 1870s: Friedrich/Fridolin, born 15 May 1871; Hermann, born 30 May 1873; Pauline, born 13 August 1876; Hermann, born 26 September 1877; and Joseph, born 8 May 1879. Sadly, both Hermanns died, the first on 24 August 1873, and the second on 18 December 1878. Kunigunde gave birth to one more child during Franziska's lifetime: daughter Augusta, born 29 January 1881.
Franziska died on 21 May 1882.
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