SOUFFLENHEIM NOTARY
CONTRACTS
This
group of records contains miscellaneous contracts such as land sales, debts,
guardianship records, etc. The index to the Roeschwoog contracts is found in 6E33 #183.
The
following 15 contracts are all Kieffer contracts from Soufflenheim found in the
Roeschwoog Notary Contracts.
26 May 1753 Soufflenheim Debt
In
front of the royal notary of Fort Louis compared Laurent Kieffer burgher in
Soufflenheim with EVE MOESSER his wife, they both recognize a debt for
themselves and their legitimate heirs a sum of 37 florins (gulden) to Jean
Wolff senior, burgher of Rountzenheim, absent, represented by his son in law,
also burgher of Rountzenheim, this debt in form of a billet signed by Laurent
Kieffer on the 6th march 1751, and secondly a sum of 54 florins, in species,
counted in front of him. Husband and wife oblige themselves to repay the total
of 90 florins each florin worth 40 sols or 2 pounds tournois, the rate of
interest is 5% ; a mortgage has been taken on their whole property.
Passed
in Fort Louis in front of the notary, of Etienne Boucher, attorney at law, in
presence of Philippe Jacob Georger, counselor, witness, signed by Paul Hön and
the named above after the French text has been interpreted in German to them.
01 Jun 1754 Soufflenheim Debt
In
front of the royal notary of Fort Louis compared Jacob Kieffer burgher and farmer of Soufflenheim, with MARGUERITE
LICHTEISER his wife, both recognize to be indebted to Jean Wolff burgher of
Rountzenheim for themselves and their heirs of a sum of 30 florins on one side,
in form of a billet signed in private the 1st of May 1740, and 33 florins
instantly paid in species to them, for a total of 63 florins, both declare they
will repay this amount in three years, majored of the interests of 5%, and also
accept a mortgage on their total property in guarantee.
Passed
in front of the notary, of Estienne Boucher, attorney at law, and of Michel
Albrecht resident of this town as requested witnesses, after the French
document has been interpreted in German for them.
15 March 1760 Soufflenheim Debt
In
front of the royal notary compared Antoine Schitt and André Hartinger, of
Soufflenheim, as well as Marie Esther Kieffer, wife of ANDRÉ HARTINGER,
declaring they owe to Jean Dangel, burgher of Soufflenheim, as guardian of the
children, minor of years, of the deceased Jacob Schaefter, a sum of 100
florins, they will repay this amount in one year from this date, with rate of
interest of 5% added.
In
presence of witnesses : Jacob Uhrich and Jacob Frey ; signed by Schitt,
Hartinger and marked by Marie Esther Kieffer, after interpretation in German
language for them.
13 March 1760 Soufflenheim Debt
Compared
in front of the notary of Fort Louis Antoine Schitt and André Hartinger, also
Marie Esther Kieffer wife of ANDRÉ HARTINGER of Soufflenheim, declared that
they owe to Joseph Oury (in fact signed Jobst Uhrich) burgher and inn landlord
in Soufflenheim (inn : The Lion) and his heirs a sum of 110 florins, which they
oblige themselves to repay to him in one year the same date, in guarantee they
accept a total mortgage on their property.
In
presence of Jacob Frey of Soufflenheim, of Master François Doudet royal surgeon in Fort Louis, requested witnesses
and undersigned with Antoine Schitt and André Hartinger, Marie Esther Kieffer
marked her name ; the record has been interpreted in German for them.
04 December 1762 Soufflenheim Debt
In
front of the royal notary of Fort Louis compared Barbara Kieffer, widow of
JACOB MULLER, former farmer and burgher of Soufflenheim, she was assisted by
Mathias Hön burgher of Soufflenheim, her counselor and friend, declared that she
owes to the Confrerie du Rosaire in Soufflenheim, represented by Antoine
Mesner, receiver, a sum of 125 florins, sum she obliges herself to repay in
hands of the named Antoine Mesner, in three months from this date.
In
presence of witnesses Constant Geiser, weaver of socks and Charly Seither,
master tailor, both in Fort Louis. Record signed after interpretation to them
by Mathias Hön, counsel, Antoine Mesner and Boucher, royal notary.
23 March 1764 Soufflenheim Debt
Compared
in front of the royal notary of Fort Louis Philippe Kieffer, burgher in
Soufflenheim and landlord’s hunter (chasseur seigneurial) and ANNE MARIE
WEIGNIN, widow of deceased CONRAD
BROTZY, formerly burgher of Soufflenheim, and former guard of the royal forest
of Haguenau, assisted by the named PHILIPPE KIEFFER, her son in law, both
declared they owe commonly to Martin Mathis, burgher of Roeschwoog, as guardian
of the minor children of the deceased Jean Georger, a sum of 100 florins, money
of France, each florin counted 40 sols, which sum they have received presently
in front of the notary, counted and declared themselves satisfied, and oblige
themselves to repay the present sum in one year from this date of to-day, with
rate of interest of 5% added to it ; for guarantee of this sum they accept a
total mortgage on their property ; at the same time also compared here the
named Antoine Schitt, burgher of Soufflenheim, seigneurial huntsman, declares
he engages himself as caution for the present debt, and accepts a personal
mortgage on his property for this caution of 100 florins.
Passed
in Fort Louis in presence of requested witnesses : Philippe Jacob Clös, surgeon
in Roppenheim, Jacob Haushalter, burgher and justice counselor in
Niederbetschdorf. The record has been signed by Philipp Kieffer, Antoine
Schitt, Anne Marie Weignin has marked her named by a cross.
22 March 1766 Soufflenheim Contract
In
front of the notary of Fort Louis compared to-day the named Laurent Kieffer,
junior, burgher in Soufflenheim, who has confessed he received from the hands
of the receiver of the consistory of the parochial church of Soufflenheim,
named Jean Roth, a sum of 50 florins in species, or 100 pounds tournois
equivalent, and declared himself satisfied with this money he received
personally here in front of the notary and witnesses ; he engages himself to
repay the named sum with an interest of 5% in three years from this date, and
the interests will be paid regularly on St. Martin’s Day, the first amount on
next St. Martin’s Day ; in security of this loan he engages his total property
by way of mortgage, for payment of both the principal amount and for the yearly
interests ; would it occur that the interests are not paid on the named day,
the consistory (fabrique paroissiale) is allowed to ask the sum of 100 pounds
back without justification ; immediately also compared as caution and surety of
this loan, PIERRE KIEFFER, brother of Laurent Kieffer, obliging himself the
same way as his brother Laurent Kieffer on the same terms as above.
The
present record has been interpreted to them and they signed with the notary, in
presence of witness Christian Schrützer in Fort Louis and Joseph Beunat, lawyer
in Fort Louis.
11 February 1768 Soufflenheim Debt
In
front of the royal notary of Fort Louis compared to day Laurent Mahler, burgher
of Soufflenheim, who confessed he had received from the Confrerie du Rosaire in
Soufflenheim, represented by its receiver Joseph Mesner, also burgher of
Soufflenheim, a loan of 30 florins or 60 pounds equivalent, all in good form
and he declared himself satisfied with this and the conditions named : to pay
the amount in the three months after he will have been requested to do so, and
to pay the interests charged at 4% each year ; for this he engages his whole
property by mortgage.
At
the same time compares Laurent Kieffer, junior, burgher of Soufflenheim, and
BROTHER IN LAW OF LAURENT MAHLER, as caution of the same, to facilitate the
transaction ; he also accepts a total mortgage on the same conditions as above
for security of this contract.
Witnesses
are Joseph Beunat lawyer of Fort Louis and Valentin Eschkirch, burgher of
Soufflenheim, undersigned ; all of them signed with the notary except Laurent
Mahler, who made his mark, after the record had been read and interpreted to
him.
23 February 1771 Soufflenheim Debt
In
front of the notary of Fort Louis compared Laurent Kieffer junior (le petit) in
Soufflenheim, who confessed he received for himself and his heirs from the Confrerie
du Rosaire in the parochial church of Soufflenheim, from the hands of Joseph
Mesner junior, burgher in Soufflenheim, a sum of 30 florins or equivalent of 60
pounds tournois, that he will have to pay this sum after request within three
months, but that the yearly interests will be paid at rate of 5% regularly, and
that he accepts a mortgage on his whole property for security.
At
the same time compares Antoine Kieffer, who same obliges himself as caution for
the payment of the same sum and yearly interests, and similarly engages his
whole property in guarantee of the present contract.
Passed
in Fort Louis in presence of Joseph Seither, lawyer, and of Jacques Torck, in
Fort Louis, requested witnesses ; all signed the present record after it had
been interpreted to them in the German language.
16 February 1776 Soufflenheim Contract
Compared
Richarde Kieffer widow of the deceased JACOB ZETTWOOG of Soufflenheim, and BERNARD
ZETTWOOG her son, burgher of Soufflenheim, the named Richarde Kieffer assisted
by her son JACOB ZETTWOOG, who all declared that they have received from the
hands of Jean Barch, burgher of Roeschwoog, a sum of 50 florins or 100 pounds equivalent, they all declare they
oblige themselves to pay back the named amount in two years, with a yearly
interest of 5% and that they accept for guarantee a mortgage on their whole
property.
At
the same time compares Laurent Kieffer as caution, accepts the terms above and
a mortgage on his whole property.
In
presence of witnesses Jean Jacques Beunat in Fort Louis, Paul Cunder, gardener
in this town, all undersigned except Richarde Kieffer and Bernard Zettwoog, who
marked, after German interpretation of this record to all.
06 February 1777 Soufflenheim Contract
Compared
Laurent Kieffer in Soufflenheim and EVE MOSER his wife, both declared that they
have received to day from the Confrerie du Rosaire in Soufflenheim, from the
hands of the receiver Joseph Mesner a sum of 30 florins or 60 pounds tournois,
sum that they declared they will pay back with the interests of 5% added to it,
on date of next St. Martin’s day ; for this they engage their whole property in
guarantee.
Passed
in Fort Louis in presence of witnesses Jean Jacques Beunat, and Jean Baptiste
Russlen, in Fort Louis. All of them undersigned after interpretation in German
language.
30 December 1777 Soufflenheim Contract
Compared
Laurent Kieffer son and MARGUERITE RENCK his wife in Soufflenheim, declared
that they have received a loan from the Fabric (parochial administration) of
Soufflenheim, represented by its receiver Joseph Schmuck of Soufflenheim, in
form of a sum of money of 50 florins or 100 pounds with which they declared
themselves satisfied ; have declared that they accept the terms of payment back
of this sum as : on this sum 25 florins are due for an anniversary requiem mass
founded by Catherine Decker, paid by Egide Franck, which sum was due
precedently by Antoine Haaser ; Laurent Kieffer and Marguerite Renck oblige
themselves to pay back this sum of 50 florins plus interests at 5% next St
Martin’s day. They give in guarantee their whole property on mortgage.
At
the same time compares also Antoine Adam, burgher of Soufflenheim, as caution
for the named sum of 50 florins, for which he also engages his property.
Passed
in Fort Louis in presence of witnesses Jean Jacques Beunat and Henry Bernbach,
schoolteacher, both in Fort-Louis, all of them undersigned with the royal
notary.
20 October 1779 Land Sale in
Soufflenheim
Compared
Bernard Zettwoog, burgher of Soufflenheim, declares that he has voluntarily
sold to Michel Kieffer, burgher in Soufflenheim, a piece of land district
Niederfeld in the named Soufflenheim, one side Jean Schaeffer, the other side
Mathis Burger, above a garden, beneath a path, contains presently one measure
of winter seeds, which piece of land he inherited from his mother. This piece
is sold for 50 florins. The amount has been paid by Jean Barch in Roeschwoog
who owed the same amount to Michel Kieffer ; the various pieces have been
presented to the notary.
Passed
in presence of Jean Baptiste Rösslen and Frederic Muh in Fort Louis, in front
of the notary and after interpretation in German language for them.
10 December 1781 Land Sale in
Soufflenheim
Compared
in front of the notary Joseph Kieffer burgher of Soufflenheim with MARGARETHA
HEITZ his wife and : JACOB SCHEID and RICHARDA HEITZ, his wife, MICHAEL SCHEID and MARIA ANNA HEITZ his wife,
all in Soufflenheim, declare that they have sold to Michael Eck, burgher of
Soufflenheim, a piece of land containing two measures (sester) in the Oberfeld
district in Soufflenheim, one side is Johannes Zettwoog, the other side the
heirs of Hans Georg Voegele, up and down are forests, for a sum of 32 Gulden,
which sum they have received immediately from the hands of Peter Eck, and with
which they declared them satisfied.
Passed
in front of witnesses François Reffe and Niclus Haaser both in Fort Louis, who
signed ; the others signed or marked the present record. In front of Wagatha,
royal notary in Fort Louis. (German record).
11 March 1782 Land Sale in Soufflenheim
Compared
in front of the notary of Fort Louis : Joseph Kieffer, burgher in Soufflenheim,
and MARGARETHA HEITZ his wife, well authorized by her husband, declare they
have sold to Johann Peter Metzler, burgher of Soufflenheim, for him and his
heirs, a piece of land containing one sester and one vierling measures, bann of
Soufflenheim one side is Marcel Arbogast, the other side the widow of Johannes
Roth, upper part is the forest, and down an ending, pays each year to the
forest administration cashier in Haguenau one sol six deniers, except this in
free property, sold for an amount of 18 gulden value of Alsace, this sale
protected against all attempts of annulation, in presence of witnesses François
Reffé lawyer and Joseph Arbogast, both undersigned with the notary Wagatha in
Forth Louis ; the others signed or marked.
(German
record).