SOUFFLENHEIM INVENTORIES: ROESCHWOOG NOTARY RECORDS 6E33 BUNDLES 60-69: 1747-1791

 

Most Soufflenheim inventory (inheritance) records during the 18th century are found in the Roeschwoog Notary Records, Soufflenheim Inventories, 6 E 33 as listed below: 

 

Notary Records

Bundle

Years

Roeschwoog 6 E 33

58

1701-1728

Roeschwoog 6 E 33

59

1729-1740

Roeschwoog 6 E 33

60

1741-1746

Roeschwoog 6 E 33

61

1747-1754

Roeschwoog 6 E 33

62

1755-1760

Roeschwoog 6 E 33

63

1761-1762

Roeschwoog 6 E 33

64

1763-1769

Roeschwoog 6 E 33

65

1770-1774

Roeschwoog 6 E 33

66

1775-1778

Roeschwoog 6 E 33

67

1779-1783

Roeschwoog 6 E 33

68

1784-1787

Roeschwoog 6 E 33

69

1788-1791

 

The following Soufflenheim inventory records are from 6E33 Bundles 61-69: 1747-1791. They are the entire contents of these bundles. Around 1770, the phrase "on request of" is replaced by "list of heirs". Thanks to Rosa Raiman, Jann Wojcik, Mark Drexler, and Brian Smith for contributing a number of inventory translations to this site.

·      BUNDLE 61

The following 53 Soufflenheim inventory records are from 6E33 Bundle 61 and cover the years 1747-1754. They are the entire contents of this bundle.

 

JACOB HAASSER

23 February 1747   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Jacob Haasser, burgher in Soufflenheim, where he died about 18 months ago, established on request of 1) Catharina Albrecht, his widow, 2) Margaretha Haasser, in her name Mathis Lehmann burgher of Soufflenheim, her husband, 3) Jacob Haasser, aged about 24 years presently on a trip, 4) Joseph Haasser, aged 22 years soldier in regiment Polerelsky 5) Catharina Haasser, aged 20, 6) Maria Anna Haasser aged 18, 7) Hans Georg, 16 years old, 8) Antoni 9 years old ; 9) Johannes 8 years old, 10) Eva 5 years old, 11) Frantz Ignatz 2 years old, in name of the 9 children named stayed Hans Georg Metzler, burgher here in Soufflenheim, their guardian. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor, Joseph Daul and Michel Burger, both members of the justice council of Soufflenheim, and the royal notary of Haguenau.

MICHEL KÖHLHOFFNER

17 May 1747   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Michel Köhlhoffner senior, burgher and member of the council of Soufflenheim, who died there 1/2 year before, on request of: 1) Eva Köhlhoffner wife of Jacob Schäffner burgher here 2) The five children of deceased Adam Köhlhoffner: Michel Köhlhoffner, burgher,  Ursula, wife of Bastian Burgert,  Maria Anna, wife of Michael Böhler burgher here, Martin Jud is guardian of the minor Adam Köhlhoffner

Michael Mössner is guardian of the three children left after her death by Dorothea Köhlhoffner [not named]. So the heirs are the living daughter, the grandchildren and grand-grand-children of the deceased. The oath was taken in presence of the mayor, Andres Vögele, and of Jacob Mössner and Michel Burgert, burghers and members of the town council of Soufflenheim.

 

JACOB STICKELREISSER

30 May 1747  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Jacob Stickelreisser, in his lifetime a burgher and tiler in Soufflenheim where he died last April 23rd, established on request of : 1) Fridrich Fritz, burgher here and guardian of the child born to deceased Catharina Stickelreisser and of Lorentz Wagner her husband, child named Lorentz Wagner, aged about 18 years, 2) Jacob Stickelreisser, single and major of years, 3) Margaretha, married to Michel Burgert, burgher and member of the local justice of this place, present to this, assisting her, 4) Anna Stickelreisser wife of Hans Michel Guthmann burgher here and present to this, 5) Joseph Stickelreisser, single, major of years, 6) Heinrich Schüten burgher and hunter here as a guardian of : Barbara aged 23, and Anton aged 19. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor of this place, Joseph Daul and Johannes Schäffter, both members of the local justice of Soufflenheim.

 

ANNA SCHNÜRR

03 June 1747   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Anna Schnurr, wife of Carl Daul burgher of this place where she died the 10th January, on request of 1) Hans Carl Daul, widower, 2) Wendling Götz, burgher and receiver here, as guardian of the children minor of years of this union named: Carl, 16 years old, Maria Anna 14 years old, Antoni 10 years old and Frantz Joseph Daul 1 year old. The oath was taken in front of Andres Vögele, mayor of this place, of Michel Burgert and Hans Schäffter, members of the local justice council.

 

MICHEL UHRICH

05 June 1747   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed By Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by deceased Michel Uhrich, in his lifetime a burgher and widower here in Soufflenheim, where he died on the 18 March 1747, established on request of 1) Jacob Kieffer burgher and guardian of deceased Catherine Uhrich wife of Michael Burgert burgher and horse smith, with whom she had one daughter and heir : Margaretha Burgert 18 years old, 2) Margaretha Uhrich, wife of Adam Wagner burgher of this place, present to this, 3) Anna Maria Uhrich wife of Martin Schlosser burgher of this place and present to this, 4) Michael Uhrich, burgher of this place, 5) Joseph Uhrich burgher of this place, 6) Lorentz Mosser burgher of this place and guardian of Adam and Richardis Uhrich, the first named absent and whose residence is unknown at this time. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor of Soufflenheim, Fridrich Fitz and Joseph Daul, both of the local justice here in Soufflenheim.

 

MARGARETHA JÄCK

06 June 1747   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Margaretha Jäck, wife of Joseph Wenderich, burgher of Soufflenheim where she died March 21st, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Jacob Dangel, guardian of three children minor of years : Joseph 9 years old, Maria Anna 5, Ignatius Wenderich 2 1/2 years old. In presence of Andres Vögele, mayor, Michel Burgert and Hans Schäffter, counselors of the local justice.

MARIE ANNE SIEGLER

07 June 1747   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of deceased Marie Anne Siegler, who died the 22nd April, married to Heinrich Jaeck in her lifetime, leaving as heirs 1) The widower 2) Deceased Marguerite Jaeck married in her lifetime to Joseph Wendrich who have three children Wendrich 3) Lorentz Jaeck, in military service under regiment cavalry Lelry 4) Anton Jaeck, burgher here. [The names were previously translated as Marianna Sigler and Heinrich Jäck]

 

CATHARINA SCHÜTT

08 June 1747  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Catharina Schütt, wife of Andreas Lehmann, burgher and linen weaver in Soufflenheim, where she died about eight days before St Michael’s day, established on request of : 1) Andres Lehmann, the widower, 2) Dominic Lehmann, resident here, 3) Anton Schutten, burgher and landlord’s hunter of this place as guardian of the five children minor of years named : Anton, 17, Maria Anna 15, Catharina 13, Elisabeth 11, Jacob 3 years old. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor of this place, Fridrich Fritz and Johannes Schäffter, both members of the local justice here in Soufflenheim.

MICHAEL KIEFFER

14 November 1747   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory of the couple Michel Kieffer (died 11 years ago) and wife Eva Dobler died five weeks ago. Inheritance left at time of death by the deceased honorable Michael Kieffer, and by the deceased Eva Dobler, his deceased wife, both a married couple and burghers in this place, the first one died 11 years ago, his wife only 5 weeks ago. As requested by 1)  Peter Kieffer, burgher of this place 2) Anthony Kieffer, burgher in the same, Anthony Kieffer as guardian of the three minor children named: 3) Maria Anna, aged 22, 4) Eva, aged 16, 5) Lorentz Kieffer, aged 13 years. So all of them five children of the deceased. In presence of the two sons major of age and having sworn their oath; and of witnesses Friderich Fritz and Hans Schaeffter, both members of the local justice here in Soufflenheim on the 14th of November in year 1747.

 

MARIA TRÄHER

15 November 1747   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Maria Träher, wife of Hans Georg Metzler, burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died 1/2 year ago, established on request of  : 1) Hans Georg Metzler the widower here, 2) Jacob Dangel burgher of this place as husband of the deceased Anna Maria Metzler and parents of one child who died shortly after her mother and grandmother, the father and widower inherited his share on this deceased child, 3) Ottilia Metzler wife of Hans Beckh, burgher of this place, 4) Maria Salome Metzler, wife of Michel Messmer, present here and assisting her. In presence of Michel Burgert and Hans Schäffter, both members of the local justice council of Soufflenheim.

ESTER KLEIN

16 November 1747   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Ester Klein, wife and widow of the deceased Adam Köhlhoffner, in his life burgher of this place. She died here on St Michael’s day. On request of 1) Michel Mössner guardian of the deceased Dorothea Köhlhoffner wife of Adam Müller, widower, and having left three minor children named : Joseph Mosser, Andreas Müller and Eva Müller 2) Michel Köhlhoffner, burgher here 3) Ursula Köhlhoffner, assisted by Bastian Burgert burgher here 4) Martin Jud, burgher and guardian of Adam Köhlhoffner presently in Regiment Berry 5) Jacob Mössner, burgher and guardian of Maria Anna Köhlhoffner, 18 years old here. In presence of Joseph Daul and Friedrich Fritz, burghers and members of the council.

 

JOHANN JACOB SCHÄFFTER

17 November 1747  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Johann Jacob Schäffter, burgher of this place where he died about 3/4 of year ago, established on request of : 1) Elisabeth born Glück, the widow, now wife of Daniel Arbogast, burgher of this place, 2) Johannes Dangel burgher of this place and guardian of the four children, minor of years, born in first union  and named : Jacob 9, Michel 6, Maria Magdalena 4 and Theia 1 1/2 years old. The oath was taken in presence of Joseph Daul and Michel Burgert, both members of the local justice of this place. [Schäffter also translated as Schaeffter].

ADAM KÖHLHOFFNER

01 March 1748   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Adam Köhlhoffner junior, former cavalier in the Regiment Berry, native of Soufflenheim. He died according to death record on October 2nd. On request of 1) Michel Köhlhoffner burgher here 2) Ursula Köhlhoffner wife of Bastian Burgert  3) Maria Anna Köhlhoffner wife of Michel Böhler burgher here 4) Michel Mössner burgher here and guardian of deceased Dorothea Köhlhoffner wife of Adam Müller burgher of this place who left three children: Joseph Mosser, Andres Müller and Eva Müller. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele mayor, Jacob Mössner burgher and member of the council.

JACOB ZETTWOOG

15 May 1748   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Jacob Zettwoog, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died 1/2 year ago. On request of: 1) Richardis Kieffer, widow assisted by Hans Georg Kieffer, burgher here 2) Lorentz Jäckh, burgher of this place and guardian of the children minor of years of the couple: Johannes, 13, Stephan, 9, Maria Anna, 8, Bernhard, 6. Oath taken in presence of Andres Vögele mayor, Joseph Daul and Georg Götz members of the local council.

 

CATHARINA BORTZMEYER

16 May 1748  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Catharina Bortzmeyer, wife of Martin Simler burgher of this place where she died bout three months ago, established on request of : 1) Martin Simler, the widower, 2) Michael Albrecht burgher of this place and guardian of : Maria Anna aged 17, Richardis 13 and Catharina aged 10, all Albrecht, all three born in first union, 3) Martin Simler, child  of this second union and aged 4. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor here, of Joseph Daul and Georg Götz both members of the local justice here.

 

BARBARA VÖGELE

30 January 1749  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Barbara Vögele, wife of Andreas Dangel, burgher of this place where she died about 24 years ago, established on request of : 1) Andres Dangel the widower 2) Jacob Danel burgher here, 3) Magdalena Dangel wife of Daniel Solenmeyer burgher here, 4) Hans Dangel burgher here 5) Maria Dangel single major of years, 6) Margaretha Dangel married to Anton Abel, schoolteacher of this place. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor, and of Georg Götz member of the local justice of Soufflenheim. [Vögele also translated as Voegele]

 

THOMAS MOSSER

25 February 1749  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Thomas Mosser, in his life a burgher of Soufflenheim where he died three weeks ago, established on request of : 1) Margaretha Sensenbrenner, his widow, assisted by Lorentz Sensenbrenner, burgher and her brother, 2) Eva Mosser, wife of Lorenz Kieffer present here, 3) Maria Anna Mosser wife of Anton Kieffer, present here, 4) Catharina Mosser 20 years old, 5) Thomas Mosser, about 18 years old, the two minor children represented by their elected guardian Michel Kehloffner. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor of this place, Hans Georg Klipfel, and Hans Georg Götz, both members of the local justice.

 

MAGDALENA SCHULTZ

25 February 1749  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Magdalena Schultz, wife of Lorentz Mosser, burgher and baker in Soufflenheim where she died January 21, 1749, established on request of : 1) Lorentz Mosser, widower, 2) Johannes Opischuss, burgher in Betschdorf, son by first marriage of the deceased, 3) Lorentz Mosser, burgher and grocer here, 4) Magdalena Mosser, married to Michael Uhrich burgher here, 5) Catharina Mosser, wife of Mathis Seidenspinner burgher of Fort Louis. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vôgele, mayor of this place, Anton Kieffer and Jacob Mössner, both members of the local justice, in front of the royal notary of Haguenau.

GEORGE KIEFFER

27 February 1749   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61  

Inventory and description of all property mobiliary and immobiliary left at time of death by deceased Georg Kieffer, in his life a burgher here who died one fourth year ago, which property is required by: 1) Anna Maria Beckher, his widow, assisted by Hans Beckher burgher of this place, her brother. 2) Andres Lehmann burgher of this place in name of Barbara Kieffer, aged 15 years, child by first marriage. Jacob Kieffer burgher of this place, in name of 3) Maria Catharina, aged about 11 years 4) Hans Georg, aged about 10 years 5) Anna Maria, aged about 7 years  6) Joseph, aged about 5 years 7) Lorenz, aged about 4 years 8) and Antoni, 1 year old, and acting as their guardian. All of them first gave their oath in presence of Andres Vogele, mayor, Adam Müller, member of the justice. Passed in Soufflenheim on the 27th of February in year 1749.

 

MATHIS BECK

27 February 1749  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Mathis Beck, burgher of this place where he died about one year ago, established on request of 1) Anna Maria Pauli, widow, 2) Hans Beck burgher of this place elected guardian in name of : Elisabeth 19, Johann Jacob 10, Michael 16, Maria Anna 8, all three minor of years. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor here and Adam Müller.

 

ANTON GÖTZ

11 April 1749  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by deceased Anton Götz, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died last Christmas, established on request of 1) the four children of deceased Maria Anna Götz wife of Hans Mey, burgher of this place and named : Jacob 24 1/2 years old, Hans 19, Joseph 14 and Antoni Mey, 11 years old, represented by their named father Hans Mey and natural guardian, 2) Wendling Götz burgher here, 3) Georg Götz, burgher here, 4) Magdalena Götz wife of Joseph Rumpf, absent to this, but domiciled here, 5) Mathis Götz, burgher here, 6) Michael Götz, burgher here, 7) Catharina Götz wife of Caspar Bariss, burgher and joiner in Fort Louis, 8) Barbara Mey, the  widow, now remarried to Hans Georg Adam burgher here and present to this, assisting her. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor in this place, Hans Georg Klipffel, Anton Kieffer, and Adam Müller all three members of the local justice of Soufflenheim. The house has been given by her father, Jacob Mey, to the widow Barbara Mey, and her husband Anton Götz now deceased,  by a record established the 1st March 1728

 

MICHAEL MEDER

11 May 1750  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Michael Meder, in his life a burgher in Soufflenheim where he died six years ago, established on request of 1) Elisabetha Möss widow, assisted by Hans Georg Fridmann burgher here, 2) Veronica Medear, wife of Johannes Roth, burgher here, 3) Adam Reysser as burgher and guardian of the children minor of years and named : Adam, 20, Catharina, 17, Michael, 16 and Georg Meder, 15 years old. The oath was taken in presence of Andreas Lehmann and Georg Götz burgher and member of the local justice of Soufflenheim.

 

HANS GEORG BILDSTEIN

12 May 1750  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Hans Georg Bildstein, in his life a burgher and shoe mender of this place of Soufflenheim where he died 10 months ago, established on request of 1) Maria Anna Liensler, widow assisted by Jacob Mössmer, burgher here, 2) Joseph Schwöhrer as elected guardian of the child minor of years : Anthoni Bildstein, 10 years old. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor, Hans Georg Götz and Andres Lehmann, members of the local justice of Soufflenheim. [Liensler also translated as Liessler]

 

HANS ARN

12 May 1750 Roeschwoog 6E33 #61  

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Hans Arn in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim where he died 1/2 year ago, established on request of 1) Anna Maria Götz the widow assisted of Joseph Uhri burgher here, 2) Catharina Arn, wife of Hans Schäffer, 3) Michael Götz burgher as elected guardian of Hans Arn, 17 years old, minor of age. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor of this place, Hans Georg Götz and Andres Lehmann, members of the local justice of Soufflenheim.

ANTON JAECK

13 May 1750   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of property left at time of death by : Anton Jaeck, burgher and locksmith in Soufflenheim whose widow is Anna Pauli. Their children are: Lorentz Jaeck, Marie Anne, 2 years old, Anton, 10 months old. [Jaeck was previously translated as Jäck]

 

ADAM MÜLLER

13 May 1750  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Adam Muller, burgher in Soufflenheim where he died : the 10 February, established on request of : 1) Margaretha Kientz, the widow, assisted by Hans Meyer burgher of Soufflenheim, 2) Michel Mössner burgher of Soufflenheim as guardian of the two children minor or years from first marriage to deceased Dorothea Köhlhofner and named : Eva, 12 years old, Andreas 10 years old ; second guardian is Jacob Müller as for minor children of second union named : Joseph 2 years old, Margaretha, 1 year old. Record written by the royal notary in Haguenau, in further assistance of Andres Vögele, mayor of Soufflenheim, Anton Kieffer and Hans Georg Klipfel, members of the justice council of Soufflenheim. A marriage contract has been passed in Herrlisheim 31 January 1746 but not repeated here as the very little amount inherited does not need so.

 

HANS GEORG HALM

05 July 1750  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Hans Georg Halm, burgher in Soufflenheim , where he died eleven weeks ago ; established on request of : Heinrich Schwartz, elected guardian of the children from first marriage to deceased Eva Voegele : Hans Georg, 21 years old, Joseph 19 years old, Anton 17 years old, Catharina 15 years old and Michael 13 years old, all born Halm. Note : the deceased has left Soufflenheim 8 years ago to marry Anna Huck, widow of Bastian Dobler, of Roppenheim, where he lived with her until his death ; the guardian of these is Beck in Roppenheim. The inventory concerns only the Soufflenheim heirs. It has been established by the royal notary with assistance of Andres Vögele, mayor, Hans Georg Klipfel and Andres Lehmann, members of the justice council. [Voegele previously translated as Vögele]

 

ANTON LEHMAN

04 August 1750  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Anton Lehman, burgher in Soufflenheim who died here the 12 May ; established on request of 1) the widow : Maria Irr assisted by Jacob Kieffer, burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) Niclaus Adam, guardian of the four children of the couple named : Catharina, 10 years old, Joseph 5 years old, Margaretha, 3 years old, Anton 1 1/2 years old. After the oath was taken the inventory was established by the royal notary in further presence of Andres Vögele, mayor, Jacob Mössner and Georg Götz, members of the justice council.  [Lehman previously translated as Lehmann] [Maria Irr previously translated as Anna Maria]

HANS GEORG KIEFFER

10 February 1751   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of property land and liquidity left at time of death by the deceased honorable and respected Hans Georg Kieffer, in his life a burgher and potter in Soufflenheim, who died one month ago, leaving as heirs and requirers: 1) Richardis Kieffer, widow of the deceased Jacob Zettwoch, in his lifetime burgher of this place, and daughter of the deceased, and only heir of the deceased. Established in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor of this place ; in Soufflenheim on the 10th of February in year 1751.

ANNE MARIE LEHMANN

11 February 1751   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of property left at time of death by Anne Marie Lehmann, who died the 20th December 1750. Wife in her lifetime of Heinrich Schwartz, now widower, in second marriage. From her first marraige to André Geiger were left as heirs: Barbara Geiger, married to Michel Gottgeb. Marie Anne Geiger, married to Joseph Klotz in Fort-Louis. Marguerite Geiger, married to Joseph Studer. From second marriage the following Schwartz children: Jacob, single. Marie Eve, married to Hans Wolljung. Heinrich, aged 21 years whose guardian is André Lehmann.

JACOB KIEFFER

12 February 1751   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Jacob Kieffer, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died on January 2nd. On request of: 1) Suzanna Unterkirch his widow assisted by Thoman Schäffner, burgher here 2) Matis Kieffer, burgher here 3) Lorentz Kieffer, burgher here 4) Barbara Kieffer, wife of Jacob Müller, burgher here 5) Suzanna Kieffer major of years, not married assisted by Michel Burger, burgher of this place. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor, Hans Georg Klipfel and Andres Lehemann, burgher and members of the town council.

MARGARETHA BURGER

26 May 1751   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Margaretha Burger (died 19th of April) wife of Thomas Kieffer. Leaving as heirs : The widower and one child from first union. From second marriage: Johannes Kieffer, aged 3 years.

 

MARIA SALCHNER

27 May 1751   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Maria Salchner, wife of Hans Müller, burgher of Soufflenheim where she died on Eastern Tuesday, on request of 1) the widower 2) Joseph Marÿ guardian of Mathis 16 years old, Hans Georg, 14 years old, and Catharina Vögele, 12 years old, all three born from the lst union of deceased Maria Salchner to lst husband Hans Georg Vögele, deceased in Soufflenheim. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor of Soufflenheim, Hans Bgeorg Klipfel and Jacob Mössmer members of the town council.

 

CATHARINA ALBRECHT

16 October 1751   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Catharina Albrecht, wife and widow of the deceased Jacob Haasser, she died the 15 February this year, on request of 1) Margaretha Haasser, wife of Mathis Lehemann, present, 2) Joseph Haasser, hussar under royal regiment Ferrary, 3) Catharina Haasser, major of years, single 4) Maria Anna Haasser, wife of Niclaus Nuber, burgher here, present, 5) Hans Georg Metzler, burgher and guardian of the five children minor of years following : Hans Georg, 21, Antoni, 14, Johannes 13, Eva 10, Frantz Ignatz 7 years old. The oath was taken in presence of Anton Kieffer, and Georg Götz  members of the justice, and Andres Vögele, mayor.

 

HEINRICH WOLLIUNG

15 December 1751  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Heinrich Wolliung burgher in Soufflenheim where he died one year ago, established on request of : 1) Anna Bildstein the widow assisted by Ignati Friedmann, burgher here, 2) Johannes Wolliung burgher in Soufflenheim as guardian of the minor children : Anna Maria aged 24, Eva aged 17, Heinrich aged 11 1/2. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor, Jacob Mössner and Andres Lehmann, members of the justice here. [Wolliung previously translated as Wolliong]

THOMAS KIEFFER 

22 March 1752    Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Thomas Kieffer, who died on the 3rd of February. 1) Leaving a widow : Gertrude Riemer. 2) And child : Antoni Kieffer ; guardian is André Riemer from Ettendorf, cousin of the widow. 3) From first marriage to Margaretha Burger (who died 19 April 1751) one son : Johannes Kieffer.

 

LORENTZ MOSSER

25 September 1752  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by deceased Lorentz Mosser, burgher and grocer here who died the 17th September, established on request of 1) Maria Anna Pfanner, widow assisted by Lorentz Sensenbrenner, burgher here, 2) Lorentz Mosser, son and burgher in Soufflenheim, 3) Magdalena Mosser, wife of Michael Uhrich, burgher of Fort Louis, daughter, 4) Maria Catharina Mosser, daughter, wife of Mathis Seidenspinner, resident of Fort Louis. [The mayor and justice counsellors are not named]

 

A marriage contract took place in Haguenau the 15th July 1749 between Lorentz Mosser, burgher of Soufflenheim, and Maria Anna Pfanner, widow of the deceased Jacob Christoph, in his lifetime a burgher of Saverne. In presence of Gregory Diebold, burgher and saddler in Haguenau, Philipp Bernard, lawyer, and Georg Knist.

ANNA MARIA HEINZ

04 May 1753  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory of all property left at time of death by  Anna Maria Heintz, wife of Adam Daul burgher in Soufflenheim, where she  died five months ago. This has been established on request of : 1) the widower Adam Daul, and of the children : 2) Anna Daul, 28 years old 3) Hans Daul, 26 years old 4) Anna Maria Daul, 22 years old 5) Adam Daul, 18 years old 6) Catharina Daul, 15 years old 7) Anton Daul, 12 years old the guardian of the last four children is : Carl Daul, burgher in Soufflenheim. The oath has been taken in presence of Andres Vögele, provost of Soufflenheim, Hans Georg Klipfel and Hans Georg Götz, both members of the justice council there. The inheritance consists in a house in Bischwiller Street, the plot has been inherited from Ursula Mössner, deceased, the house itself built during the union. In consequence of the marriage contract dated 30 March 1722 (not reproduced here), one third of this goes to Anna Maria Heinz.

MAGDALENA BECK

11 September 1753  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Magdalena Beck, wife of Stephan Mühlhauser, burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died the 19th May, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Hans Beck, as guardian of the four children minor of years and named : Margaretha, 18, Maria Anna, 8, Barbara, 6, Joseph 3 years old. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, provost in Soufflenheim, Jacob Mössmer and Peter Kieffer, members of the local justice here.

 

URSULA BOEHLER

13 September 1753  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Ursula Boehler, wife of Jacob Zinger burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died about one year ago, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Wendling Zinger, single, major of years , 3) Maria Anna Zinger, single, major of years, assisted by Andres Lehmann, burgher here, 4) Michael Zettwoch, burgher here and guardian of the two children minor of years and named : Magdalena, 22 years old, Catharina, 17 years old. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, provost in Soufflenheim, Jacob Mössmer and Peter Kieffer, members of the local justice.

HEINRICH JAECK

12 September 1753   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of property left at time of death by Heinrich Jaeck who died in Soufflenheim the 2nd May 1753, leaving as heirs :1) Marguerite, married to Joseph Wenderich burgher and shoe mender. 2) Deceased Anton Jaeck, married to Anna Pauli, parents of Marie Anne Jaeck aged 7, whose guardian is Lorentz Vogt. 3) Ignace Jaeck, absent, for the moment in military service under Regiment Pery, his guardian is Georg Götz. [Jaeck also translated as Jäck]    

VERONICA MÖSNER

12 September 1753    Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of property left at time of death by Veronica Mösner, who died 15 months ago, leaving as heirs : 1) Martin Schmuck, widower and burgher of Soufflenheim, and the following children : 2) Michel, burgher in Soufflenheim 3) Eva, single 4) Joseph, single. [Mösner previously translated as Mössner]

 

MARGARETHA STEMMER

13 September 1753  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Margaretha Stemmer, wife of Adam Kühmann, burgher in Soufflenheim where she died the 11 of January. Established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Barbara Kühmann, single, major of years, assisted by Hans Georg Klipfel, 3) Margaretha Kühmann, single major of years, assisted by Ignace Fridmann, 4) Peter Metzler burgher and guardian of : Joseph Kühmann, 13 years old. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, and of Lorentz Wagner, burgher and member of the local justice of Soufflenheim.

 

DAVID WASSER

13 September 1753   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by David Wasser, burgher of Soufflenheim who died here on Eastern Sunday of this year, established on request of :1) Suzanne Decker, his widow assisted by Philipp Obermeÿer burgher here 2) Lorentz Sensenbrenner, burgher here and guardian of : Anton Wasser, aged 21 years, born of the first marriage of the deceased to Gertrud Müller, 3) Mathias Kieffer, burgher and guardian of children born in this second union and named : Ferdinand aged about 17, Joseph 15, Charles 11, Peter 9 and David 4 1/2 years old. After the oath was taken in presence of Lorentz Wagner and Hans Georg Klipfel, both members of the council, and of Andreas Vögele, mayor of this place.

 

BARBARA GEIGER

14 September 1753  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Barbara Geiger In her lifetime wife of Michel Guttgeb, burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died three months ago ; established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Joseph Studer, burgher and guardian of the children : Catharina 13, Barbara 11, Anton 8, Michael 5 and Joseph 1. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, provost, of Lorentz Wagner and Hans Georg Klipfel, both members of the justice council here in Soufflenheim.

PETER STRÄCKH

14 September 1753   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Peter Sträckh burgher here. On request of: 1) The widow Catharina Wilhelm  2) Marguerite Sträckh, wife of Dominique Lehmann, burgher here 3) Catharina Sträckh ,aged 21. Oath taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor and Lorentz Wagner and Hans Georg Klipfel, burghers and members of the town council in Soufflenheim.

JOSEPH STUTTER

09 February 1754  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Joseph Stutter, burgher in Soufflenheim, established on request of Margaretha Geiger, his widow, assisted by Hans Michael Häussler, burgher of Soufflenheim, and of Michel Gottgeb burgher in Soufflenheim and guardian of : Agatha Stutter, 2 years old, and of the posthumous child to be born ; the oath was taken in presence of Lorentz Wagner and Hans Georg Götz, members of the local justice, and of Andres Vögele, provost in Soufflenheim.

 

BARBARA KIENTZ

19 June 1754   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)         

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Barbara Kientz, wife of Johannes Maÿ burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died the 27th March of this year, established on request of 1) Johannes Maÿ the widower, 2) Anton Kieffer, junior, burgher of this place as elected guardian of the following children of the couple : Michel 11, Maria Anna 6 years old. In presence of Andres Vögele, mayor of this place, Jacob Mössner and Hans Georg Götz members of the local justice.

A marriage contract dated 3rd January 1743 is referred to.

 

JOHANNES MAY AND BARBARA KIENTZ MARRIAGE CONTRACT 03 January 1743  (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)

The inventory of Barbara Kientz 19 June 1754 contains her marriage contract : Established in Soufflenheim the 3rd January 1743 as follows :

Came here Johannes MAY, burgher in Soufflenheim, widower and new husband of Barbara born Kientz, daughter of deceased Michael Kientz, right honorable head of the justice in Herrlisheim, and of his widow Anna born Huck there [Huck previously translated as Fuchs]

1) the couple promises to celebrate this union in front of a priest very soon

2) in case the husband dies the first, be there children or not, the widow keeps the property of the house and dependencies the whole valued to : 600 gulden.

3) in case the husband dies before her, she will keep in all property an acre of fields, whether children or none are born in their union

4) if the husband dies before the bride, she will receive in partake 1/3d of the property of the couple and 2/3 of what they will have acquired during the union

5) if the bride dies before he husband, and that children are born of their union, these children will receive the acre of field.

They both promise to stand to these terms and decisions, and never to act against them without any exception or exclusion. This contract has been translated into French, a seal is put in Herrlisheim in presence of Michael Kientz, son of Michel Kientz, and brother of the bride, of Christoph Pfaad, burgher and shoe mender, guardian of the bride, of Lorentz Dupon and Johann Peter Dupon, both scribes and witnesses to this : established 3rd January 1743. The widower (at time of inventory) declares that his bride has brought at this time into the union 400 gulden in form of property that has been sold to buy other property during the union, and to cover the roof with new tiles, also to extend the house itself. There has been made no description at this time, of what she has brought this way into the union. 

EVA SCHAEFFLER

20 February 1754  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Eva Schaeffler, wife of Joseph Schitt. Heirs are: 1) The widower  2) Their son Jacob Schitt, 2 years old. [Schaeffler previously translated as Schäffter]     

CATHERINE MESSNER

20 June 1754   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of property left at time of her death by : Catherine Messner, wife of Andre Renck. She leaves as her heirs: 1) The widower and the children with guardian: Joseph Messner and named 2) Michel Renck, age 1/4 year. [Messner previously translated as Mössner]

 

ADAM RENCK

20 June 1754   Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Adam Renck, burgher of Soufflenheim, established on request of 1) Catharina Daul, the widow assisted by Joseph Daul burgher of this place her father, 2) Lorentz Wagner as guardian of the child minor of years : Anna Maria Renck, 3 years old. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor of this place, of Hans Georg Klipfel and Peter Kieffer, members of the local justice.

JOSEPH SCHWÖHRER

19 June 1754  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by deceased Joseph Schwöhrer, burgher in Soufflenheim, established on request of Anna Eva Straub the widow, Lorentz Sensenbrenner, burgher and guardian of : Joseph Schwöhrer, 7 years old ; established by the royal notary, the oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, provost in Soufflenheim, of Hans Georg Klipfel and Andres Lehmann, members of the local justice.

 

·      BUNDLE 62

The following 41 Soufflenheim inventory records are from 6E33 Bundle 62 and cover the years 1755-1760. They are the entire contents of this bundle.

 

LORENTZ MOSSER

10 April 1755   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of his death, the 17 September 1752 in Soufflenheim, inventory which has already been established the 27 September in year 1752 but on request of the widow in front of the royal justice dated 17 justice 1754, has been made again here on request of 1) the named widow Maria Anna Pfanner assisted by Anton Pfanner her brother and shoe mender in Soufflenheim, where he is domiciled, 2) Lorentz Mosser, burgher here, 3) deceased Magdalena Mosser who was married in her life to Michel Ulrich, domiciled in Fort Louis, with whom she had a child represented here by his father, 4) Maria Catharina Mosser, wife of Mathis Seidenspinner, domiciled in Fort-Louis ; the oath was taken in front of Andres Vögele, provost of Soufflenheim, Hans Georg Klipfel and Jacob Messmer, burghers and members of the local justice.

 

A marriage contract had found place in Soufflenheim between Lorentz Mosser, burgher of Soufflenheim and Maria Anna Pfanner, widow of deceased Jacob Christoph, in his life a burgher of Saverne, she was assisted by Gregori Diebold, burgher and saddler in Soufflenheim ; the marriage contract mentioned 1) a religious marriage to take place as soon as possible, 2) a dowry of 100 Gulden in favor of the bride, 2) the separation of what property each side of the  couple brings into the union, and which will go back on each family side on time of death of each of them, 4) the community of what they will acquire during their union and to be divided equally between their heirs. (no date précised)

 

JACOB MAY 

11 April 1755  Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased : Jacob May, burgher in Soufflenheim where he died about 1/2 year ago, established on request of 1) Margaretha Kientz, widow, assisted by Antoni Schäffter burgher here 2) Michel Götz, guardian of the two children minor of years : Jacob Maÿ 3 years old, Anton Maÿ 1 year old. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor, Hans Georg Klipfel and Jacob Messner, members of the justice.

 

HANS IRR

11 April 1755  Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Hans Irr, burgher in Soufflenheim, as well as of deceased Jacob Irr, the single one, established on request of 1) Margaretha Killy in name of Joseph Irr who also died after his father Hans Irr, and of whom she as mother also inherits, assisted by Peter Brumbach here present husband and burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) Marianna Irr, 18 years old, 3) Johannes Irr, 16 years old, for the last the guardian is Lorentz Kieffer, senior, burgher in Soufflenheim ; the oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele in Soufflenheim, provost, of Hans Georg Klipfel and Jacob Messmer, burghers and members of the local justice here.

 

HANS GEORG METZLER

11 July 1755    Roeschwoog 6E33 #62   (Contributed by Kathleen O'Farrell)

inventory and description of all property active and passive of deceased Hans Georg Metzler, former burgher in Soufflenheim, where he died seven weeks ago, established on request of first Odilia Metzler, assisted by Hans Beck, burgher here, her husband, secondly Maria Salome Metzler, assisted by Michel Messner, burgher here and her husband, both authorized by her husbands present to this, after the usual oath has been taken here to tell thoroughly all property, without any exception, and in further presence to this of Andres Voegele, provost, Hans Georg Klipfel and Jacob Messner, both burghers here and members of the local justice, assistants undersigned with me, royal notary of the district of Haguenau, in Soufflenheim the 11th July 1755. [Maria Dräher (deceased) is listed as his spouse in another part of the inventory]

SUZANNA UNTERKIRCH