SOUFFLENHEIM INVENTORIES: ROESCHWOOG NOTARY RECORDS 6E33 BUNDLES 61-64: 1747-1769

 

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 61-64: 1747-1769. They are the entire contents of these bundles. Around 1770, the phrase "on request of" is replaced by "list of heirs".

·      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 parent 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. All has been described after they have presented their oath, that nothing was omitted to this, in further assistance of Michel Burgert and Hans Schäffer, both members of the local justice, passed in Soufflenheim, 15 November in year 1747.

 

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 about 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 (Contributed by Kathleen O'Farrell)

Inventory and description of all property mobiliary or immobiliary left at time of death by the deceased Mathis Beck, in his lifetime a burgher here where he died about one year ago, established on request of 1) Anna Maria Pauli, his widow, 2) Hans Beck burgher in this place in name of Elisabetha aged 19 years, Jacob aged 10, Michel aged 16, Maria Anna 8, so four children for those he is a guardian. The oath has been presented first in presence of Andres Voegele, provost, and Adam Muller member of the justice, all this passed in Soufflenheim February 27th, 1749. [Beck has also been translated as Beckh]

 

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)

Anton Jaeck died four months ago, burgher and locksmith in Soufflenheim ; 1) widow is Anna Pauli assisted by Jacob Burger, burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) the guardian of the children is Lorentz Jäck. Their children are: Lorentz Jaeck, Marie Anne, 2 years old, Anton, 10 months old ; the oath was presented to the royal notary in presence of Jacob Mössner, and Anton Kiefer, members of the justice, and Andreas Voegele, provost ; the house goes to the widow and children according to a marriage contract (not detailed) passed on January 9th in year 1746. A reference without date is made to the inventory of Maria Anna Sigele, mother of the deceased.

 

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 marriage 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

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Margaretha Burger, wife of the right honorable Thomas Kieffer, burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died on the 19th of April, established on request of Thomas Kieffer, the widower, and of Mathis Burger, burgher in Soufflenheim, as guardian of the child minor of years and only son of the couple : Johannes Kieffer, three years old ; the oath was presented in presence of Andreas Vögele, provost and Hans Georg Klipfel and Jacob Mössner, burghers in Soufflenheim, members of the justice, in further assistance of the royal notary of Haguenau.

 

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 first union of deceased Maria Salchner to first husband Hans Georg Vögele, deceased in Soufflenheim. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor of Soufflenheim, Hans Georg 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

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Thomas Kieffer, burgher in Soufflenheim, who died here the 3rd of this month, established on request of 1) Gertrud Riemert, widow assisted by Andreas Riemert burgher of Ettendorf and cousin of the widow, 2) Anton Kieffer, burgher of Soufflenheim and guardian of Johannes Kieffer, son born in first marriage to deceased Margaretha Burger (who died 19 April 1751); the oath was presented in assistance of Hans Georg Klipfel and Lorentz Wagner, members of the justice, and Andreas Voegele, provost, and of the royal notary.

 

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. The oath is presented to the royal notary ; a letter is produced, written by Ignace Jaeck for Anna Pauli and Hans Georg Hofmann, her present husband; a marriage contract had been written on the 10th January 1746 between Anton Jaeck and Anna Pauli concerning the house ; No details, not copied, in front of notary Arnold, royal notary in Haguenau ; the inventory and oath in presence of Andres Voegele, provost, Andres Lehmann member of the justice.

 

VERONICA MESSNER

12 September 1753  Roeschwoog 6E33/61 (Contributed By Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by deceased Veronica Messner, in her lifetime wife of Martin Schmuck, burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died about 15 months ago, established on request of 1) the widower Martin Schmuck, 2) Michael Schmuck, burgher here, 3) Eva Schmuck, single, major of years, assisted by Ignatz Fridmann burgher here and 4) Joseph Schmuck, single and major of years, in presence of the widower, of the three children and faithfully described in further assistance of those who received their oath, Andreas Vögele, provost here, Andres Lehmann and Georg Gotz, members of the justice here, passed in Soufflenheim September 12, 1753.

 

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 STRACK

14 September 1753  Roeschwoog 6E33 #61 (Contributed By Kathleen O'Farrell)

Inventory and description of the complete property left at time of death by deceased Peter Strack, in his lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim where he died about three months ago, established on request of 1) Catharina Wilhelm, his widow assisted by Jacob Mössmer burgher here, 2) Margaretha Strack, wife of Dominic Lehmann, burgher here, authorizing her and present to this, 3) Joseph Daul burgher here as guardian of Catharina Strack, 21 years old, inventory made after the usual oath was presented by the widow and witnesses that nothing would be omitted and everything faithfully recorded, in further assistance of Andreas Vogele, provost, Lorentz Wagner and Hans Georg Klipfel, both burghers and members of the local justice, passed in Soufflenheim the 14 September 1753.

 

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, she died in month February, leaving 1) the widower, 2) Anton Schitt son aged about two years. The oath was presented to the royal notary in presence of Andres Voegele, provost, and Jacob Mössner and Hans Georg Götz, members of the justice of Soufflenheim. The notary signs : Arnold. [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 [Mössner], 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. In front of the royal notary Arnold in Haguenau, established on request of the widower Andres Renck junior, and of the guardian Joseph Mössner for their son Michel Renck aged about a quarter of a year ; the royal notary received the oath in presence of Lorentz Wagner and Peter Kieffer, members of the justice of Soufflenheim, and Andres Voegele, provost of Soufflenheim. Michel Mössner, father of the deceased, refers to his loan of money of 50 Gulden  to acquire the house of the couple.

 

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

01 April 1756    Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description  of property left by deceased Susanna Unterkirch, who died 8 weeks earlier, widow of the deceased Jacob Kieffer, in his lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim, leaving as heirs their four children major of years named: 1) Mathis Kieffer 2) Lorentz Kieffer 3) Barbara Kieffer wife of Jacob Müller burgher in this place, assisted by the same 4) Suzanna Kieffer assisted by her husband Anton Ernwein, burgher of this place. Passed in the royal notary’s office of Haguenau on date named below, in presence of Andreas Vögele, mayor, Lorentz Wagner and Peter Kieffer, both justice counselors of this place, in Soufflenheim on the 1st of April 1756.

 

MARGUERITE BURCKERT

02 April 1756    Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of property left at time of her death by Marguerite Burckert wife of Antoine Messner ; she died 5 weeks ago, leaving as heirs : 1) The widower. The three minor children represented by their guardian Joseph Ulrich and named : 2) Michel, 4 years old  3) Catharina, 1 1/2 year old  4) Marguerite, 1 year old. House worth 550 gulden, in Soufflenheim. [Translated in the inventory index as Margaretha Bruckert.  According to Maria Peres: "Bruckert or Burckert are common variations of the same name. The same inversion is found in Voegel, Voegle, etc.. typical of our area. Only civil records have fixed this".]

 

CHRISTINE HALMER

03 April 1756   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of Christine Halmer wife of Jacob Burger in Soufflenheim leaving as heirs : 1) Marie Anne Burger, married to Johannes Stiffelmeyer 2) Peter Burger3) Anton, married to Anne Marie Meyer (marriage contract 1751 to her) Christine Halmer ; the oath was presented to the royal notary in presence of Peter and Anton Burgert burghers in Soufflenheim, of Andres Voegele, provost, Johann Georg Klipfel and Andres Lehmann. Reference to the marriage contract of their son Anton Burger passed 04 February 1751 to Anna Maria Meyer. [Halmer is translated in the index as Halm]        

 

ANNA HARTER 

05 April 1756 Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Anna Harter, wife of Johann Georg Stuter, burgher here in Soufflenheim where she died three months ago, established on request of 1) the widower, and the following children of the couple : Catharina Stuter, single, major of years assisted by Joseph Haberkorn, Maria Anna Stuter married to Paul Nass burgher of Drusenheim, Anton Stuter, single, major of years, Magdalena Stuter, single, servant in Drusenheim, Barbara Stuter, 16 years old, servant in Lorraine, Eva Stuter, 18 years old, servant in Lorraine ; the guardian is Joseph Hasser, burgher here, finally : the daughter of deceased Joseph Stuter in his life burgher here and of his wife Margaretha Geiger, child named Agatha, 4 years old, grand-child of the deceased, whose guardian is Michel Gutgeb burgher here. The oath was presented in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor, Peter Kieffer and Jacob Messner, members of the justice council.

 

HANS GEORG FRIDMANN

07 April 1756 Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed By Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Hans Georg Fridmann, burgher and member of the local justice here in Soufflenheim where he died the 30 June 1755, established on request of : 1) Margaretha Fridmann, assisted by her husband Johann Fridt, head of the justice of Drusenheim, 2) Antoni Fridmann, burgher and landlord of  inn “the Angel” in Drusenheim, 3) Ignati Fridmann, burgher and owner of the inn “The Eagle” in Soufflenheim, all of them major of years and having presented  their oath in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor of Soufflenheim, in front of the royal notary of Haguenau.

 

ANNA MARIA SCHITT

15 February 1757  Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Anna Maria Schitt : Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Anna Maria Schitt, widow of Thomas Kieffer, in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died the 3rd February of this year, established on request of : 1) Margaretha Meyer, wife of Michel Albrechts, 2) Maria Anna Meyer, wife of Joseph Hörtel, burgher in Soufflenheim, both daughters born of the first marriage of the deceased to deceased Peter Meyer  3) Anton Kiefer, burgher of Soufflenheim, 4) deceased Thomas Kieffer, in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim where he died, for the children of whom was established as guardian Mathis Burgert, burgher in Soufflenheim, so for the two grandchildren. This has been established in presence of Andres Vögele, provost, and Johann Georg Klipfel, member of the justice, both in front of the royal notary who received the oath of heirs and guardian.

 

MICHEL SCHÄFFTER

16 February 1757  Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Michel Schäffter, burgher and butcher in Soufflenheim where he died about one fourth of year ago, established on request of 1) Barbara Hasser his widow, assisted by Ignace Fridmann burgher and landlord of the inn “The Eagle” in Soufflenheim, 2) Lorentz Mosser as guardian of the five children of the couple named : Michael 12 year 6 months, Maria Anna, 11, Catharina 8, Joseph 4, Johannes 2 year and a half, and one posthumous child to be born ; the oath was taken in presence of the royal notary in Haguenau, of Andres Vögele, provost in Soufflenheim, Peter Kieffer and Andres Lehmann, both burghers and members of the local justice.

 

PAUL RENCK        

18 February 1757  Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Paul Renck who died here six weeks ago, established on request of : Johannes Renck and Andres Renck, burghers in Soufflenheim, of deceased Adam Rench burgher in his lifetime and husband of Catharina Daul, now widow and mother of one child : Anna Maria ; the guardian is Lorentz Wagner burgher in Soufflenheim established for deceased Ursula Renck wife in her lifetime of Joseph Hasser, with whom she had three children born named : Catharina, Ignatius and Joseph Hasser ; second guardian is Johann Michael Lehmann, burgher in Soufflenheim. All those named before are children and grand children born of the marriage of the deceased Paul Renck to deceased Margaretha Härtler his wife. The oath was taken in presence of the royal notary in Haguenau, of Andres Vögele, provost of Soufflenheim, Peter Kieffer and Lorentz Wagner, members of the local justice of Soufflenheim.

 

MARGARETHA KILLY

19 February 1757   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Magaretha Killy, who died three months ago in Soufflenheim, wife of Peter Brumbach burgher in Soufflenheim, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Lorentz Kieffer guardian of the children of the deceased from her first marriage to deceased Johannes Irr and named : Johannes Irr, aged 18 under the Regiment Royal Bavière, and Maria Anna 20 years old ; second guardian is Joseph Stiegelreisser, burgher in Soufflenheim, representing the five children minor of years born from the second marriage : Magdalena and Catharina twins aged 15, Richardis aged 7, Maria Eva aged 3 and Margaretha aged 1 year, all Brumbach. The oath was taken in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Andres Vögele provost in Soufflenheim, of Lorentz Wagner and Peter Kieffer both members of the local justice here.

 

ANNA DRÄHER

11 August 1757   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Anna Draher, wife of Joseph Daul, burgher of this place, where she died about five months ago, established on request of : 1) Joseph Daul, the named widower, 2) Catharina Daul, assisted by her husband Hans Meyer, burgher here, 3) Joseph Daul, burgher here, 4) Maria Anna, aged 21, Lorentz, 19, Niclaus 15, and Jacob 10 years old, the last four received as curator Lorentz Sensenbrenner junior, burgher of this place,  replaced, as absent now, by Lorentz Sensenbrenner also burgher of this place, uncle of the children, present here. After the oath was taken in front of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Andreas Vögele, mayor here, Hans Georg Götz and Andres Lehmann, burghers and members of the justice of this place.

 

JACOB DAUL

13 August 1757  Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Jacob Daul, burgher of this place where he died about five months ago, established on the request of 1) Anna Maria Meÿ, his widow assisted by Johannes Meÿ burgher here her brother, 2) Margaretha Daul, assisted by Joseph Schitt, burgher here, her husband 3) Jacob Daul, burgher in Giessenheim, 4) Agatha Daul, assisted by Antoni Dräher her husband here, 5) Maria Anna Daul aged 24, assisted by Joseph Daul senior, burgher here as her curator. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau in further presence of  Andres Vögele, mayor of Soufflenheim, of Peter Kieffer and Jacob Mössner, members of the local justice. [Meÿ has also been translated as Mäy]

 

URSULA RINCK

02 September 1757   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by deceased Ursula Rinck, wife of Joseph Haasser, burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died about three months ago, established on request of : the named widower Joseph Haasser, and of Johann Michel Lehemann, burgher of this place and guardian of the following three children minor of years and born of this union named : Catharina 8 years old, Ignatius 5 years old, Joseph Haasser 2 years old. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau. In further presence of Anton Vögele, mayor, Jacob Messner and Johann Georg Götz, both members of the local justice of Soufflenheim.

 

MICHEL MÄY

02 September 1757   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Michel Mäy, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died 11 weeks ago. On request of : 1) Anna Maria Mäy, wife of Georg Michel burgher here, absent and represented by Ignace Fridmann 2) Margaretha Mäy, authorized by Joseph Domen burgher of this place 3) Lorentz Wagner junior burgher here and curator of the absent two sons named : Hans Adam Mäy major of years and Michel Mäy, 23 years old  4) Maria Anna Mäy authorized by Joseph Hasser burgher here 5) Joseph Mäy single major of years employed by the abbey of Königsbrück 6) Eva Mäy represented and authorized by Lorentz Wagner 7) Ferdinand Mäy, 21 years old 8) Barbara Mäy, 19 years old. These last two represented by their curator Hans Georg Hoffmann. Oath taken in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor, Andres Lehmann and Hans Georg Klipfel, burghers and members of the town council.

 

MAGDALENA ERNEWEIN

20 January 1758   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Magdalena Ernewein : Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by deceased Magdalena Ernewein, wife of Mathis Kieffer, burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died five weeks ago, established on request of 1) Mathis Kieffer, widower, 2) Magdalena Wasser, daughter born of the deceased with husband in first marriage, deceased Joseph Wasser, represented by Frantz Ernewein, burgher in Soufflenheim, as her curator ; established by the royal notary who received the oath in presence of Andres Voegele, provost, Andres Lehman and Andres Mössner, both members of the justice of Soufflenheim.

 

CHRISTIAN ELCHINGER

12 April 1758   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by deceased Christian Elchinger, in his lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim where he died two months ago, established on request of 1) Anna Maria Bildstein the widow, assisted by Frantz Joseph Buchmüller burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) Johann Georg Elchinger burgher here 3) Magdalena Elchinger single major of years assisted by Johannes Schmitt burgher here, 4) Michel Babinger burgher here and guardian of the children minor of years named : Hans, Eva, and Michel who died soon after his father. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, the oath was taken in further assistance of Andres Vögele, provost here, Andres Lehmann and Michel Götz, members of the local justice here.

 

LORENTZ EHSTREICHER

12 April 1758   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Lorentz Ehstreicher, and of his deceased wife Veronica Brohsamer, who died respectively 14 years ago and one half ago leaving the following children requesting : 1) Veronica Ehstreicher wife of Anton Lehmann burgher of Soufflenheim, 2) Margaretha Ehstreicher single major of years assisted by Johannes Schmitt burgher in Soufflenheim, 3) Lorentz Ehstreicher, single and major of years, 4) Maria Anna Ehstreicher, single major of years assisted by Andres Messner burgher of this place, 5) Jacob Haberkorn as guardian of the three children minor of years and named : Anna Maria, Joseph, and Catharina Ehstreicher ; in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, the oath was taken in further assistance of Andres Vögele, provost of Soufflenheim, Andres Messner and Andres Lehmann, members of the local justice of the place.

 

JULIANA BRUCKER

12 April 1758   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Juliana Brucker, in her lifetime wife of Hans Georg Zinck, burgher in Soufflenheim where she died a quarter of year ago, established on request of 1) the widower, and 2) of Johannes Thomann burgher in Soufflenheim and guardian of the two children named :  Anton Zinck three years old, and Frantz Joseph Zinck who died immediately after his mother. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, in further assistance of Andres Voegele, provost, Andres Messner and Andres Lehmann, members of the local justice council

 

HANS GEORG GÖTZ

13 April 1758   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Hans Georg Götz, burgher in Soufflenheim where he died two months ago, established on request of 1) Magdalena Müller, the widow, assisted by Andres Müller burgher in Soufflenheim her brother, 2) Wendling Götz, Mathis Götz, Magdalena Götz widow of deceased Joseph Fromb burgher here in his lifetime, assisted by Johannes Schmitt, then Michel Götz, all three of them burghers here, and Catharina Götz wife of Caspar Paris burgher of Fort Louis, deceased Maria Anna Götz in her lifetime wife of Hans Mey burgher of Soufflenheim, who left three children from this marriage named : Johannes Mey, presently abroad, represented by Hans Mey burgher of Soufflenheim, and two more sons : Joseph and Anton Mey. The two last brothers are major of years and single ; so these Götz heirs are the brothers of the deceased, his sister and sister’s children and all of them collateral heirs. In presence of the royal notary they all took their oath in further assistance of Andres Voegel, provost here, Andres Messner and Andres Lehmann, members of the local justice of Soufflenheim

 

MARGARETHA HAASSER

14 April 1758    Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Margaretha Haasser, wife of Mathis Lehmann, burgher of this place, where she died about one month ago, established on request of 1) the named widower Mathis Lehmann, 2) the guardian of the three children born in this union, Hans Enderer, burgher of this place, children named : Margaretha 15 years old, Joseph, 10 years old, and Catharina, 7 years old. In presence of the royal notary, further the mayor of Soufflenheim, Andreas Vögele, and Michel Götz and Andres Lehmann, members of the local justice here, after the oath was taken.

 

MATHIS LEHMANN AND MARGARETHA HAASSER MARRIAGE CONTRACT

26 September 1741. Found in the inventory of Margaretha Haasser:14 April 1758. (Contributed By Mark Drexler)

The inventory includes a reference to a marriage contract between Mathis Lehmann and Margaretha Haasser dated 26 September 1741 in Haguenau, but not copied or joined. The notary writes down that "this contracts reserves the rights of the heirs Thomas Schäffter and Ursule Uhrich in its content ; but that no other item is of a nature to determine the conditions of the present inventory, so that the contract in question has not been copied, and given back immediately to the owner". [It was previously translated that there was a " Reference to a marriage contract in year 26 September 1741 in Soufflenheim - not Haguenau.]

 

OTTILIA TRÄHER

15 April 1758    Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by the deceased Ottilia Träher, wife of Lorentz Sensenbrenner, burgher of this place, where she died about three months ago, on request of 1) Lorentz Sensenbrenner the widower, and the sixth children born of this marriage, all major of years and named : Magdalena, wife of Lorentz Kieffer senior here, assisted by her husband, Maria Anna, wife of Michel Kehlhoffer burgher here assisting her, Margaretha, wife of Peter Kieffer, burgher of this place, assisting her, Lorentz Sensenbrenner, burgher here, Elisabeth Sensenbrenner wife of Frantz Eck, burgher of Schirhoffen, assisted by her husband, and Eva, wife of Michel Schmuck, burgher of this place assisting her. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Andres Vögele, mayor of Soufflenheim, of Lorentz Wagner and Andres Messner, both members of the local justice here in Soufflenheim.

[Reference to marriage contracts of children : Lorentz Sensenbrenner and wife Barbara Stickelreisser in year 1750 24 January.]

 

ANDRES THOMANN

18 April 1758   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62    (Contributed by Mary Ing)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Andres Thomann, in his lifetime a burgher of this place, where he died about four weeks ago, established on request of 1) Anna Maria Lambrecht, his widow, assisted by Andres Mossner, burgher of this place, and of the children born of this marriage named 2) Maria Anna Thomann, wife of Antoni Siegfried burgher of this place, 3) Joseph Thomann, burgher here, 4) Johannes Thomann burgher here 4) Dominicus Thomann single and major of years, in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau ; all presented their oath in further assistance of Andres Vögelin, provost, Andres Messner and Lorentz Wagner, both members of the justice council in Soufflenheim.

 

JOHANNES HOSESS

19 April 1758   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Johannes Hosess, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died a quarter of a year ago, established on request of : 1) Agnes Längler his widow assisted by Andres Messner burgher of Soufflenheim and 2) the two children : Margaretha, wife of Michel Burger, burgher and joiner in Soufflenheim, and Maria Anna aged 18 years, assisted by her guardian Frantz Ernewein, burgher in Soufflenheim ; in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, and further assistance of Andres Voegele, provost of the place, and Lorentz Wagner, member of the local justice council there.

 

JOSEPH WILHELM

21 April 1758   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by the deceased Joseph Wilhelm in his lifetime a burgher of this place, where he died about five years ago, nothing omitted, which has been established on friendly request of Veronica Hasser, his widow, assisted by Jacob Hasser, burgher here and her father, in further assistance of Johannes Endres, as a guardian of the three children minor of years left by the father named: Antoni Wilhelm, 18 years old, Jacob Wilhelm, 16 years old, Joseph Wilhelm 8 years old. Written down by the royal notary of district Haguenau, after the proper oath has been given in presence of Andres Vögele, mayor of this place, Andres Lehemann and Andres Messner, both members of the local justice, in Soufflenheim 21st April 1758.

 

CATHARINA HUFSCHMIDT

20 April 1758   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Catharina Huffschmidt : Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by deceased Catharina Huffschmidt, wife of Joseph Kieffer burgher in Soufflenheim where she died a quarter of a year ago, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Georg Biff burgher in Soufflenheim as guardian of the four children of the couple and named : Catharina Biff, 13 years old, Anton Biff 12 years old, Magdalena Biff 6 years old, and Hans Georg Biff 2 years old. The oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Andres Voegele, provost, Michel Götz and Andres Lehmann, both members of the local justice of Soufflenheim.

 

JOHANNES ARNI

15 May 1758   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Johannes Arni, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died seven weeks ago, established on request of Anna Maria Biehly his widow, assisted by Lorentz Biehly her brother burgher of Rittershoffen, and of Sebastian Stoll burgher of Soufflenheim as guardian of the two minor children of the couple named : Maria Anna, two and a half years old, and Maria Eva, three quarter of a year old. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Andres Voegele, provost of the place,  Lorentz Wagner and Andres Messner, members of the local justice council.

 

BARBARA SCHÖN

21 August 1758   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Barbara Schön, wife of Jacob Lehmann, burgher of Soufflenheim where she died four months ago, established on request of 1) the widower, and 2) Antoni Avelin schoolmaster and guardian of the four children of the couple named : Jacob 8 year old, Hans Adam 7 years old, Eva 4 years old, Hans 6 months old. In presence of the royal notary, the oath was taken in further assistance of Andres Vögele, provost here, Andres Messner and Andres Lehmann, members of the local justice of Soufflenheim.

 

A marriage contract took place in year 1747 the 4th January in front of Arnold royal notary of Haguenau between Jacob Lehmann, son of deceased Lorentz Lehmann, burgher of Soufflenheim in his lifetime, assisted by Mathis Lehmann, his brother, and Barbara Schön, daughter of Caspar Schön burgher and miller in Rountzenheim, assisted by her father.

 

MAGDALENA VÖGELE

04 April 1759    Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Brian Smith)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Magdalena Vögele, wife of Dominici Sensenbrenner burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died one year ago, on request of : 1) the widower, 2) Daniel Zollenmeÿer burgher here and guardian of the two children of the deceased with 1st husband deceased Joseph Haasser and named : Maria Anna 21 years old, Anna Margaretha 17 years old ; 3) Joseph Haberkorn burgher here and guardian of the three children from this last marriage being : Hans Georg Sensenbrenner, aged 11, Catharina Sensenbrenner aged 5 and Theresia Sensenbrenner aged 3 ; the oath was taken in presence of Andres Lehmann and Mathis Burger, burghers and members of the town council of Soufflenheim, and of Joseph Uri, mayor. Marriage contract joined to this dated 1746 January 4th : between Dominic Sensenbrenner son of deceased Dominic Sensenbrenner burgher of Soufflenheim and of Margaretha Dräher his mother assisted by Johann Doctor of Haguenau, burgher and glazier her father, and by Joseph Schweighauser, burgher and tailor in Haguenau, on one side and Magdalena Vögele, widow of deceased Joseph Hasser assisted by her father Andres Vôgele burgher of Soufflenheim and by Hans Georg Kunst burgher of Haguenau and Philipp Jacob Dietrich, burgher of Haguenau, on the other side.

 

ANDRES VÖGELE

25 April 1759    Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Brian Smith)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Andres Vögele, former mayor of Soufflenheim where he died March 25th ; on request of 1) Elisabeth Siegler, widow assisted by Ignace Fridmann burgher here, 2) deceased  Magdalena Vögele who had five children from two marriages and represented by their guardians : Daniel Zollenmeyer burgher here for the three youngest and by their own father Dominici Sensenbrenner, burgher here, 3) Maria Anna Vögele, wife of Johannes Eisen burgher here, 4) Antoni Vögele, burgher here, 5) Elisabeth Vögele, wife of Joseph Haberkorn, 6) Johannes Vögele burgher here, 7) Ignace Vögele, burgher here, 8) Theresia Vögele, 17 years old, represented by her guardian Joseph Mäy burgher here. The oath was taken in presence of Andres Mössner and Lorentz Wagner, burghers here and members of the town council, and Joseph Uri, mayor here.

 

ANNA MARIA ZINGER

05 May 1759  Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by deceased Anna Maria Zinger, wife of Andres Thomann, burgher and potter here in Soufflenheim where she died January 1st, established on request of : 1) the widower, and 2) Joseph Schmuckh burgher of Soufflenheim as guardian of the tow children of the couple named : Barbara three years old, and Maria Anna four months old ; in presence of the royal notary of Soufflenheim and further assistance of Joseph Uhri mayor, Andres Mössner and Michel Götz, members of the local justice of Soufflenheim.

 

EVA SCHNURR

08 January 1760  Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Eva Schnurr, wife of Wendling Götz, burgher and potter in Soufflenheim where she died the 26 December 1758, established on request of 1) the widower, and 2) the six children named : Mathis 27 years old, Joseph 26 years old, Hans 23 years old, Magdalena and Anna, twins aged 18, Catharina aged 13 ; the guardian of those minor of years was Mathis Lehmann, the curator of those major of years Andres Müller. The oath was taken in presence of the royal notary, in further assistance of Andres Mössner, member of the local justice and Ignatius Fridmann, provost.

 

A marriage contract had been passed the 10 February 1730 between Wendling Götz, single in Soufflenheim, and Eva Schnurr, daughter of deceased Hans Schnurr in Gambsheim in presence of witnesses : Johannes Moissy and Hans Carl Daul, burghers of Soufflenheim, brothers in law of the husband, of Hans Riebel, Hans Schnurr, guardian of the bride, Michel Fischer, and Hans Michel Schnurr, all burghers here.

 

BARBE MESSNER

09 January 1760   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of property left at time of her death by Barbe Messner, wife of Antoine Hummel leaving as heirs : 1) The widower. And the children : 2) Anne Marie, 9 years old 3) Antoine, 5 years old; 4) and Joseph deceased. (all Hummel). The guardian is : Jacob Messner. The house is one side Michel Messner, on the road to Haguenau. The oath was presented to the royal notary in presence of witnesses Jacob Mössner, father of the deceased, Michel Götz and Mathis Burger, members of the justice, Ignatz Fridmann, provost.

 

PHILIPP OBERMEYER

10 January 1760  Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Philipp Obermeyer, in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim where he died on last Eastern, established on the request of 1) his widow Margaretha Decker, assisted by Joseph Schäffter burgher and butcher of this place, and 2) Margaretha Obermeyer, daughter, married to Michel Strackh burgher here, 3) Andreas Renck as guardian of the children minor of years named : Catharina aged 16, Maria Barbara 9, Frantz Joseph 6 and Philipp Obermeyer, 4 years old. In presence of Andreas Müller and Andres Mössner, members of the local justice of Soufflenheim, of Ignace Fridmann, provost of Soufflenheim, written by the royal notary of Haguenau who received the oath.

 

ANNA MARIA HELLERT

12 January 1760  Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Anna Maria Hellert, in her lifetime wife of Thomas Bach in Soufflenheim, where she died 15 or 16 years ago, established on request of 1) the widower who remarried about 14 years ago to Catharina Stamm, and 2) the children born of the 1st marriage and named : Catharina Bach, married to Frantz Bildstein, shepherd in Soufflenheim, Anna Maria Bach, single major of years and assisted by Johannes Schmitt the village public employee, in Soufflenheim, Antoni Bach burgher here, Maria Anna Bach 23 years old, single, Joseph Bach, 20 years old, single, assisted by Mathis Hön burgher and farmer in Soufflenheim. In presence of Michel Götz, member of the local justice, and Ignace Fridmann, provost of Soufflenheim, written by the royal notary of Haguenau who received the oaths.

 

BARTHOLOME MEY

15 January 1760   Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by the deceased Bartholome Mey, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died in  month of June last year, established on request of 1) Anna Maria Glöckler, his widow, assisted by Michel Kehlhoffer, burgher of this place, and on request of the children born in first union to the deceased and deceased Catharina Seebold, named : Margaretha Meÿ, single, major of years, assisted by Hans Schmutz, messenger of this place, 2) Joseph Meÿ aged 27, in foreign land, represented by Andres Müller burgher of this place, 3) Hans Meÿ, weaver of this place, married 4) Hans Meÿ junior, burgher of this place  as guardian of Maria Catharina Meÿ, born of the same Bartholome Mey in second union to the present widow, aged 12 years. In presence of Michel Gôtz, member of the local justice, and of Ignace Fridmann, mayor of Soufflenheim. Passed in front of the royal notary of Haguenau. [Reference to a will 1758 1st April of the deceased.]

 

DANIEL ZOLLMEYER

25 January 1760  Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Daniel Zollmeyer, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died about six weeks ago, established on request of 1) Magdalena Dangler, widow assisted by Antoni Avelin, schoolmaster here, and 2) Michel Burgart burgher and joiner in Soufflenheim as guardian of the minor children born to the couple and named : Magdalena, 18 years old, Antoni 10 years old, and Joseph 7 years old, the oath was presented in front of the royal notary of Haguenau, in presence of Mathis Burgert, member of the local justice and Ignace Fridmann, provost of Soufflenheim. [Zollmeyer previously translated as Zollenmeyer]

         

          BARBARA WOLFF

          04 June 1760    Roeschwoog 6E33 #62 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by the deceased Barbara Wolff, wife of Andres Dangel, burgher of Soufflenheim where she died about three months ago, established on request of 1) Johann Willhammer, living in Bollwiller, 2) Sebastian Willhammer, burgher here, 3) Michel Willhammer, living on a farm named Rothalb, property of the cloister of Sturtzelbronn, near Pirmasens, 4) Dorothea Wilhammer, assisted and authorized by Martin Nuber, burgher of this place, 5) Barbara Wilhammer, assisted and authorized by Martin Papinger here, all these children named born to the deceased and to Lorentz Wilhammer, deceased, her first husband,  and finally requesting also the widower Andres Dangel. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of  Ignatz Fridmann, mayor of Soufflenheim, and Andres Mössner burgher and member of the local justice.

 

PETER BRUMBACH

26 June 1760  Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Peter Brumbach, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died 14 days ago, established on request of 1) Catharina Stüder, his widow assisted by Hans Georg Studer, her father, and 2) of Joseph Stückelreisser as guardian of the children of the deceased and of his first wife Margaretha Gilly, deceased, and named : Margaretha 18 years old, and her sister and  twin Catharina ; Richardis, 10 years old, Eva 7 years old, Margaretha 4 years old. The oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in further assistance of Lorentz Wagner member of the local justice, Ignace Fridmann, provost ; a marriage contract had been passed the 1st August 1757 in Soufflenheim between Peter Brumbach, burgher and farmer in Soufflenheim, widower, and Catharina Studer daughter of Hans Georg Studer burgher and farmer in Soufflenheim, in presence of Lorentz Sensenbrenner, senior, and Antoine Avenline, as witness.

 

HANS MICHEL GUTHMANN

10 July 1760  Roeschwoog 6E33 #62

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Hans Michel Guthmann, and his wife deceased Anna Stickelreisser, who died respectively the 18th June and 23d June of this year, established on request of 1) Joseph Stickelreisser, burgher and brother also brother in law of the deceased as guardian of the minor children of the couple named : Philipp 8 years old, Anna 6 years old ; Magdalena 3 years old ; a separate allotment to the sister Margaretha Stickelreisser and her daughter Catharina Werber has been mentioned, also of the other sister Barbara Stickelreisser, and Maria Ottmann, from Wingersheim, aunt of the deceased, and to Maria Anna Bach, servant, as mentioned in several donations and handwritten documents of the grandparents. The oath was taken in front of the royal notary of Haguenau, in further assistance of Ignace Fridmann, provost, Andres Mössner, member of the local justice, Lorentz Sensenbrenner and Michel Brugert, both as heirs of the grandparents.

 

·      BUNDLE 63

The following 38 Soufflenheim inventory records are from 6E33 Bundle 63 and cover the years 1761-1762. They are the entire contents of this bundle.

 

MARGUERITE STRACK

16 April 1761   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of property left at time of death by Marguerite Strack, wife of Michel Mössner, citizen in Soufflenheim, she died the 11th February, leaving as her heirs : 1) The widow. The children and grand children of the couple named below : 2) Joseph Messner, as guardian of the children of deceased Catherine Messner, in her lifetime wife of André Renck so : Michel Renck, age 7 3) André Messner, citizen and member of the justice here 4) Antoine Messner, citizen here 5) Joseph Messner, citizen here. The house is worth : 600 gulden. The oath was presented to the royal notary Arnold, in presence of Ignaty Fridmann, provost, Michel Götz and Andres Müller, members of the local justice.

 

ANNA MARIA WAGNER

18 April 1761 Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory of property left at time of death by Anna Maria Wagner, wife in second union of Michael Gottgeb, burgher in Soufflenheim where she died before Carnival, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Peter Wernert shoe mender and guardian of the children born of this last marriage and named : Hans Gottgeb 6 years old, second guardian is Frantz Kocher, burgher in Niederrödern, established for 3) Catharina Geist, aged 19, daughter of deceased Caspar Geist, first husband of the deceased. Witnesses were Peter Wernert and Frantz Kocher, guardians, in front of the royal notary of Haguenau the oath was presented in further presence of Andres Mössner, member of the justice council of Soufflenheim, and Ignace Fridmann, provost in Soufflenheim.

 

ADAM DAUL

18 April 1761 Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Adam Daul, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died the 6th February of this year, established on request of his heirs namely 1) Anna Daul wife of Heinrich Schwartz, 2) Hans Daul burgher in Soufflenheim, 3) Anna Maria Daul wife of Adrian Rumann burgher in Soufflenheim, 4) Hans Adam Daul aged 24 years, 5) Catharina Daul aged 23, 6) Anton Daul aged 19 : the guardian of the children minor of years is Hans Carl Daul, burgher of Soufflenheim ; in presence of Andres Mössner, member of the local justice, and Ignatz Fridmann, provost ; the oath was taken in front of the royal notary of Haguenau. [Spouse not named]

 

BARBARA HENTZ

13 September 1761   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Barbara Hentz, wife of Joseph Meÿ burgher of Soufflenheim where she died five weeks ago, established on request of 1) the widower Joseph Mey, 2) Ignatius Vögele, guardian of Magdalena Meÿ, 2 1/2 years old, daughter of the couple. Oath taken in presence of Ignatius Fridmann, mayor, Mathis Burger, member of the justice council. The widower also inherited the portion of a deceased child of the same couple.

 

WENDEL ZINGER

14 September 1761  Roeschwoog 6E33 #63 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by the deceased Wendel Zinger, burgher in Soufflenheim where he died about 4 months ago, established on request of 1) Marianna Wilhelm, his widow here, assisted by Jacob Messner burgher of this place and 2) Frantz Joseph Buchmüller, burgher of this place and guardian of the three children born in this union and named : Catharina, 7 years old, Jacob 5 years old, Peter Zsinger 2 1/2 years old. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Ignatz Fridmann, mayor of Soufflenheim, and Michel Götz, member of the local justice here.

 

MARIA EVA SCHWARTZ

15 September 1761  6E33 #63  (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by deceased Maria Eva Schwartz, wife of Johannes Wolliong, burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died eleven weeks ago, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Anton Lehmann, burgher and guardian of the children born in this marriage : Maria Anna 7 years old, Georg Adam 5 years old. The oath in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Ignatius Fridmann, mayor, Michel Götz, member of the justice council. [A marriage record has been presented that the notary does not repeat, as of no use for present record. (no date given either).]

 

JOSEPH HALTER

16 September 1761 Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Joseph Halter, burgher of Soufflenheim, who died three months ago in the same place, established on request of 1) Mariana Schäffter, widow, assisted by Joseph Uhri, burgher of Soufflenheim, 2) Hans Daul burgher of Soufflenheim as guardian of the following children of the couple : Anna Maria, 19 years old, Maria Anna, 16 years old, Joseph 14 years old, Maria Eva 7 1/2 years old, Margaretha 2 1/2 years old. The oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of witnesses Ignatz Fridmann, provost here, Andres Mössner, member of the local justice, and André Müller also member of the local justice of Soufflenheim.

 

JOSEPH HOERTEL

17 September 1761 Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Joseph Hoertel, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died 4 months ago, established on request of 1) Anna Maria Meÿer, his widow, assisted by Anton Kieffer, burgher in Soufflenheim and her half brother, 2) Catharina Herter (?) daughter assisted by Dominic Mössner burgher of Soufflenheim, 3) Barbara Herter (?), authorized by Ignatz Vögele, her husband in Soufflenheim, 4) Antoni 18 1/2 years old, 5) Maria Margaretha 16 years old ; the guardian of those minor of years is Peter Albrecht, burgher in Soufflenheim ; the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Ignatz Fridmann, provost of Soufflenheim and Andres Mössner, member of the local justice there.

Note : Herter is mistake presumably for Hoertel. [previously translated as Hörtel]

 

HANS ZINGER

18 January 1762   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by the deceased Hans Zinger, burgher here in Soufflenheim where he died about four weeks ago, established on request of 1) Anna Maria Schmucker, his widow, assisted by Martin Schmuck, her brother here, and on further request of Joseph Zinger, married in this place, Joseph Schmuck, burgher here, as guardian of the two children born to Maria Anna Zinger married to Andres Thomann, burgher here, and named : Barbara Thoman five years old, and Maria Anna Thoman, three years old, and finally Michel Kehlhoffer burgher here and guardian of Barbara Zinger, aged 19 years, all children and grand children of the deceased and widow. The oath was taken in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Ignatz Fridmann, mayor of Soufflenheim, Michel Götz and Mathis Burger, burghers and members of the local justice.

 

[Additional information contributed by Mark Drexler: There is no mention of the parents of Anna Maria Schmucker in the inventory - the entire inventory was checked. Except for Martin Schmuck, the only Schmuck mentioned is "Joseph Schmuck, burgher and guardian of the two children born to Maria Anna Zinger and Andres Thoman: Barbara Thoman, 5 and Maria Anna Thoman, 3 years old". Their precise relationship to Anna Maria Schmucker is not stated anywhere in the inventory.]

 

SALOME METZLER

19 January 1762  Roeschwoog 6E33/63  (Contributed by Kathleen O'Farrell)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by deceased Salome Metzler, in her lifetime wife of Michel Messmer, burgher of this place of Soufflenheim where she died about four weeks ago, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Hans Beckh, burgher of this place as elected guardian of the three children left in this union and minor of years named Maria Anna 10 years old, Hans, 5 years old, and Joseph 3/4 years old. The oath was presented as usual by the widower in presence of Ignatius Fridmann, provost, of Lorentz Wagner, justice member here, in front of the royal notary in Soufflenheim in year 1762, January 19th.

 

The widower produces a marriage contract established in front of the royal notary in year 1746, November 18th and as follows : In front of the royal notary have came the honorable Michel Mössner [spelled incorrectly- should be Messmer], son of the honorable Peter Mössner [spelled incorrectly- should be Messmer], burgher in Surbourg, and of deceased Anna Maria Ulrich his wife on one side ; and Miss Maria Salome Metzler, daughter of Hans Georg Metzler and Maria Dräger his wife both burghers here ; and have decided to have their marriage conditions written down and first : that they will have a religious ceremony in front of the church, secondly : the parents of the bride bring into the union to the young couple a house in Soufflenheim, with yard, barn, stable and garden with all rights attached, one side the common property, the other side Claus Dräher’s heirs, in front and behind the common property, and this valued to 450 gulden, this in all property with only condition that they will have the right to farming only after death of the parents, and that the other children will be compensated ; and that the parents will keep what they need for their own living, and same the other children ; third) the young new married will continue to farm the property for their parents, and promise that they will preserve the needs of their parents. 4) the surviving in the couple, whether children are present or not, will be allowed to continue to live in the house his lifelong, and last and 5) what the couple will acquire during the union on their own will be shared as : the second part to the husband, the third to the wife. Then the new married and all present to this have promised to respect all the conditions above and never to try to protest in any way ; passed in presence of Frideric Marx and Johann Daniel Lobstein both lawyers and with undersigned witnesses : Haguenau, November 10, in year 1746, and signed : Michael Mössner [spelled incorrectly- should be Messmer], Peter Mössner [spelled incorrectly- should be Messmer], Maria Dräher, Salome Metzler, Hans Georg Metzlelr, Marx, Lobstein and Arnold, royal notary.

[The original marriage contract can also be found in 6E16/102 - Marriage Contract of Michel Mössner and Maria Salome Metzler 18 November 1746]

 

ANALYSIS OF THE NAME MESSMER IN SOUFFLENHEIM

By Mark Drexler  July, 2006

 

I have recently done a study to clarify the MESSMER surname that we occasionally find in the Soufflenheim records.  For most of us, I'm sure, this spelling has long been regarded as an error and has been "corrected" to MESSNER at every opportunity.  It is not an error.  MESSMER was a family distinct from MESSNER in Soufflenheim.

For some time I have felt that the MESSMER spelling in the Soufflenheim records was intentional, largely because of its clear segregation from MESSNER in a portion of the "Ten-Year Tables".  Also significant to me was that the name MESSMER was very often written by a fellow having the name MESSNER...and he would surely have spelled his own surname consistently.  Additionally, emigrant Vincent Messmer can be found buried in Maryhill (Ontario) under the name MESMER.  All of the North American records and transcriptions I have seen that apply to Vincent and his descendants -- writings not done by us latter-day Soufflenheim researchers or by the abominable census-takers -- have used the spelling MESMER or MESSMER.  I recently stumbled into Vincent's ancestry while working from the "other end", exploring descendant lines from earlier Soufflenheimers, and realized that the early records also consistently used the MESSMER spelling.

It seems that Vincent's MESSMER clan in Soufflenheim was relatively small and late-arriving.  The earliest record is that of the 12 November 1746 marriage of Michel MESSMER to Salome Metzler.  The surname spelling is very clear.  Michel was said to have originated in Surbourg and his parents were identified as Petri Messmer and Anna Maria Uler (neither of his parent's surnames is "native" to Soufflenheim).  Michel and Salome's son Francois Joseph was baptized 25 March 1761, and the surname was spelled MESMER. Salome died and Michel married Barbe Stabler...and their child's baptism record (10 September 1765) uses what appears to be the spelling MOESMER. Then we have the 15 January 1788 marriage of Joseph, son of Michel and Salome, to Margaretha Buchmuller...and the spelling is clearly MESSMER. Joseph and Margaretha's son "Vincentius" was baptized on 1 Pluviose yr 12 (22 January 1804) and the surname was MESSMER.  Joseph's death record of 22 December 1831 exhibits both MESMER and MESSMER.  The 2 February 1833 marriage record of Vincent Messmer and Marie Anne Rund was again clear in its spelling of the surname.  I would like to stress -- for those familiar
with the horrible handwriting and skeptical about my use of the term "clear"  -- that MESSMER in the records is almost always easily distinguishable from MESSNER.

The couples mentioned above, naturally, had other children besides those noted. The baptism, birth, marriage, and death records of these are almost all clear in their use of "M" rather than "N" in the surname. A reasonable number of MESSNER records (in lines known to be from the early MESSNER in Soufflenheim) were inspected and revealed no instance of a mistaken writing of MESSMER.  It is apparent from the records that the Soufflenheim scribes realized there was a distinction to be made between the surnames MESSMER and MESSNER. I did find some actual errors...mostly in the transcriptions from the original records to the Ten-Year Tables. One baptism record and one marriage record of "established" MESSMER used the MESSNER spelling.

 

I think our "idealized" spelling should be MESSMER, despite the obvious potential for mistaken identity.  Following Maryhill's example of MESMER encourages pronunciation with a "z" sound as in "mesmerize"...which seems to be incorrect, considering the predominant use of the double-s in the records.

NICLAUS NUBER

19 January 1762  Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory of Niclaus Nuber burgher of Soufflenheim, where he died 4 weeks ago, established on request of Maria Anna Haasser, widow assisted by Hans Enders, burgher in Soufflenheim, and of Martin Nuber, burgher in Soufflenheim and guardian of the following children of this couple : Maria Eva, 11, Magdalena 7, Catharina 4, Frantz Joseph 2 and a posthumous child to come. In front of the royal notary of Haguenau, in presence of Ignatz Fridmann provost of Soufflenheim and of Lorentz Wagner and Andres Müller, members of the local justice.

 

CATHARINA ARON

19 January 1762 Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by deceased Catharina Aron, wife of Hans Schäffter burgher and carter here in Soufflenheim where she died 5 weeks ago, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Hans Stiffelmeyer as guardian of the seven children of this marriage named : Michael 15, Anton 13 1/2, Johannes 11 1/2, Joseph 9 1/2, Lorentz 7 1/2, Catharina 4 1/2 and Jacob 1 year old. The oath was presented to the royal notary in presence of Michel Götz and Mathis Burgers, members of the local justice of Soufflenheim, and of Ignatz Fridmann, provost of Soufflenheim.

 

HEINRICH SCHWARTZ

21 January 1762   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of property left at time of death by Heinrich Schwartz, burgher in Soufflenheim

leaving [as heirs]: 1) a widow : Marie Anne Daul (in second union) and as children : 2) Jacob Schwartz, in Rountzenheim 3) deceased Eve Schwartz, married in her lifetime to Hans Wulliong, and having left two Wulliong children : Marie Anne age 7, Georges Adam age 5, 4) Heinrich Schwartz, presently in military service 5) Maria, age 7, 6) Barbara, age 6, 7) Catharina, age 4, and a posthumous child, born to the first wife : Anne Marie Lehmann, deceased. A marriage contract had been passed on occasion of second marriage the 22nd May 1754.

 

HEINRICH SCHWARTZ AND ANNA DAUL MARRIAGE CONTRACT

30 April 1754   Found in the inventory of Heinrich Schwartz 21 January 1762. (Contributed by Rosa Raiman).

Came in front of the notary : Heinrich Schwartz, burgher and weaver in Soufflenheim, widower of the deceased Anna Maria Lehemann, on one side, and Anna Daul, daughter of Adam Daul burgher and potter in Soufflenheim and of Anna Maria Heintz his wife, assisted by Hans Carl Daul, burgher in Soufflenheim as guardian. The decisions are : 1) a religious marriage will take place; 2) the husband brings to his bride half of a house, yard, garden in Soufflenheim, one side the bridge, pays 12 pfennings to the church yearly ; 3) if the bride dies before the husband, whether with or without children, this house will come back to him in full property ; if he dies before here, she will have the house for a sum of 350 gulden ; 4) the husband brings into the union one piece of field in district Gottshäusel, one side Michel Burger, the other side unknown, upper part and down other districts. 5) the bride promises one third of her property and what she brings into the union and on the acquired during the union the usage will be followed of : 2/3 for the husband, 1/3d for the bride. Signed Heinrich Schwartz, Anna Daul, Hans Carl Daul, guardian, Adam Daul, Joseph Halter, witness, Antoine Avelin, witness, Carol Hannong notary and Rudolph Baur lawyer undersigned.

 

MICHEL MESSNER 

21 January 1762   Roeschwoog: 6E33 #63 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of the property left at time of his death by Michel Messner citizen in this place. [Spouse not named]. He died 06 December 1761 leaving four heirs: 1) Catharina Messner, wife and widow of deceased Michel Renck, with whom she had one son Michel Renck, represented by Joseph Mössner, burgher and guardian in Soufflenheim, 2) Andres Mössner, burgher and member of the justice of Soufflenheim, 3) Antoni Mössner, 4) Joseph Mössner, both burghers in Soufflenheim ; the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau, Arnold, in presence of Michel Götz and Mathis Burgert, members of the local justice, and of Ignaty Fridmann, provost. [see inventory of Marguerite Strack, wife of Michel Messner, 06 April 1761]

 

ELISABETH MÖSS

22 January 1762  Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory of property left at time of death by deceased Elisabeth Möss, wife and widow of Michel Mader, in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died about five weeks ago, established on request of 1) Veronica Mader, wife of Johannes Roth, burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) Adam Keyser burger in Soufflenheim as guardian and curator of the tow children major of years but mute, 3) Catharina and Michel Mader, 4) Adam Mader under royal regiment whose curator is Adam Keyser, 5) Georg Mader burgher in Soufflenheim ; the oath was taken in presence of the royal notary, of Ignatz Fridmann, provost, and Lorentz Wagner, member of the local justice.

 

IGNATIUS VÖGELE

23 January 1762   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63 (Contributed by Brian Smith)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Ignatius Vögele, who died in Soufflenheim seven weeks ago, made on request of : 1) Barbara Härdel  his widow, assisted by Peter Albrecht, burgher here, 2) Anthoni Vögele, burgher and brother of the deceased, guardian of the two children he left : Maria Barbara aged 3, Maria Elisabeth aged 1. The oath was taken in front of the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Michel Götz and Andres Mössner, members of the town council, and Igantz Fridmann, mayor of Soufflenheim.

 

JOHANNES BIFF

23 January 1762   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Johannes Biff, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died three months ago ; on request of 1) Anna Maria Kieffer, his widow, assisted by Martin Nuber burgher here 2) Catharina Biff major of years, 3) Eva major of years, 4) Lorentz Ostreicher, burgher and guardian of the children minor of years named : Jacob 18 years old, Antoni 15 1/2, Marianna 11. The oath was taken in front of the royal notary in presence of Ignace Fridmann, mayor, and Lorentz Wagner, member of the council.

 

CHRISTINA VOGEL

26 January 1762 Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Christina Vogel wife of Antoine Bach, burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died three months ago, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Joseph Meÿ burgher in Soufflenheim as guardian of the three children left in this union and named : Andres Bach, baptized in Strasbourg in St. Peter’s church and now 7 years old, Margaretha Bach 4 years old, and Antoni Bach 3 weeks old, the two last born during the union, the first one from a different woman, not mentioned. In presence of witnesses : Mathis Burgert, member of the town council, Ignatz Fridmann, provost in Soufflenheim.

 

JACOB HAASSER

28 January 1762   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)

Came in front of the royal notary to present a number of legal pieces and justice decisions, the widow of Jacob Haasser, in his life a burgher in Soufflenheim where he died, in presence of the mayor, of two members of the justice, of one estimator of property; as there has been a decision the 27 April 1761; a will was written 23 March 1753; a marriage contract 31 October 1746. Follows the list of heirs : the present widow is Margaretha Sensenbrenner assisted of Lorentz Sensenbrenner ; the witnesses Mathis Burgert and Andres Mössner. The heirs are : The children born of deceased Anna Harter and Jacob Haasser in their first union : 1) Maria Anna Haasser’s deceased, wife in her life of Adam Shäffer, burgher of Soufflenheim, children : named : Maria Anna, Catharina, Adam and Margaretha Schäffer 2) Veronica Haasser widow of the deceased Joseph Wilhelm, burgher here in his lifetime, assisted by Johann Schmitt, messenger here. 3) Margaretha Haasser, wife of Jacob Frey burgher here 4) Barbara Haasser, widow of Michel Schäffter burgher here, assisted by Johannes Beck, master tailor here 5) Joseph Haasser, burgher and smith here 6) Ursula Haasser, wife of Peter Heitz, burgher and barreler here children born of the present widow : 7) Magdalena Haasser 15 years old 8) Antoni Haasser, 13 years old

9) Jacob Haasser, 11 years old 10) Hans Michael 6 years old, their guardian is Andres Thoman, burgher of Soufflenheim. Side note : a final account took place 12 May 1764 in Haguenau. [Also included is the inventory is the will of deceased Jacob Haasser.]

 

CONRAD BROTZI

29 January 1762  Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Conrad Brotzi, burgher of Soufflenheim, also formerly forester of the royal forest of Haguenau, who died in Soufflenheim January 2nd, established on request of 1) Anna Maria Weig, widow, assisted by Adam Dangel, burgher of Soufflenheim, 2) Andres Wagner, burgher of Soufflenheim and guardian of the following children : Maria Anna Brotzi, 21 years old, Catharina Brotzi, aged 20 but married to Joseph Mössner and authorized by her husband, present to this, 3) Maria Magdalena, 12 years old, 4) Joseph 5 years old, 5) Maria Barbara 8 years old ; the oath was presented to the royal notary in Haguenau in presence of witnesses : Lorentz Wagner member of the local justice here in Soufflenheim, and Ignatz Fridmann, provost of Soufflenheim.

 

MARGARETHA STICKELREISSER

30 January 1762  Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Margaretha Stickelreisser, wife of the deceased Michel Burgert in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim, she died there January 13, established on request of Mathis Burgert, member of the local justice here and Anthon Kieffer in Soufflenheim, as guardian of Johannes Kieffer, son of deceased Margaretha Burgert widow of Thomas Kieffer, in their lifetime burgher in Soufflenheim ; the oath was taken in front of the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Andres Mössner and Lorentz Wagner, members of the local justice and of Ignatz Fridmann, provost of Soufflenheim. [Stickelreisser has also been translated as Steckelrisser]

 

EVA STEINMETZ

01 February 1762 Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Eva Steinmetz, widow of Johannes Pfefferkorn, in his lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim in her second marriage, she died there about four weeks ago, established on request of 1) Magdalena Nasser, wife of Frantz Warth in Fort Louis, husband absent already for two years as under the fusiliers and in war, assisted by Johannes Schmitt, employee of Soufflenheim city, 2) Catharina Pfefferkorn wife of Andres Thomann, burgher in Soufflenheim, 3) Joseph Pfefferkorn burgher in Soufflenheim, the last two from second marriage. In presence of witnesses : Andres Mössner member of the town council, of Ignatz Fridmann, provost of Soufflenheim ; a marriage contract had been passed by son Joseph in 1760 May 23rd concerning the house of the family that he buys and compensates to the others. First husband had been Caspar Nasser.

 

EVA WAGNER

03 February 1762   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63

She died the 14 December 1761, wife of Antoni Kieffer, burgher of Soufflenheim, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Maria Anna Kieffer, wife of Johannes Wildt, burgher in Soufflenheim, 3) Michel Kieffer, 19 years old, 4) Margaretha Kieffer, 13 years old, 5) Richardis Kieffer, 10 years old, 6) Magdalena Kieffer, 6 years 1/2 7) Maria Eva Kieffer, 3 years old. The five last represented by Lorentz Wagner junior as guardian in Soufflenheim. The oath was received by the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Andres Mössner and Michel Götz, members of the justice, of Ignati Fridmann, provost.

 

MARIE WAGNER

05 February 1762  Roeschwoog 6E33 #63

Inventory of the property left at time of death by : Marie Wagner, wife of deceased André Messner, she died six weeks ago, leaving as children and heirs : Five children named: 1) Catherine, wife of Jean Renck 2) Joseph, bachelor, presently in service under Regiment Royal Bavaria, represented by Jacob  Messner, brother of the father 3) Marie Anne, wife of Antoine Wasser 4) Dominique Messner 5) Marguerite Messner, wife of Peter Albrecht. The house goes to Dominique and is sited on the road to Rountzenheim. The oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Ignaty Fridmann, provost and Michel Burgert, member of the local justice. A reference is made to the inheritance received from the grandmother of the deceased named Catharina Anger dated 25 January 1737. A will has been written by Anna Maria Wagner, widow of Andres Mössner,  assisted by Anton Aveline and Seemann, lawyer, Dominique Mössner, Jacob Lorentz and Arnold, notary, 05 December 1761 in Haguenau. Her house goes to Dominique, son.

 

HANS GEORG BIFF

06 February 1762   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)

Inventory and description also division of property left by deceased Hans Georg Biff, and Anna Maria Witt, in their lifetime a couple here, after their death the first one three weeks ago, the second one a few days later, inventory written on request of Magdalena Biff, married to Lorentz Oestreicher, burgher here, present here and authorizing her, and on further request of Maria Anna Biff 19 years old, assisted by her guardian Andres Mössner, member of the local justice, in further assistance of the royal notary of Haguenau, who wrote down in presence of the named heirs, of the guardian and of Mathis Burgert, member of the local justice, and of Ignatz Fridmann, mayor of this place. Property in question has then be divided between the heirs after they had given their oath as legally asked for, record in Soufflenheim, 06 February 1762.

 

ANDREAS MÜLLER

08 February 1762   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63 (Contributed By Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Andres Müller, burgher and member of the local justice of Soufflenheim where he died 14 days ago, established on request of 1. Maria Eva Scheib, the widow, assisted by Andres Lehmann burgher of this place, and their six children named : 1) Andres Müller burgher of this place, 2) Johannes Müller burgher of this place, 3) Aqnna Müller married to Dominic Thomen, 4) Magalena Müller 20 years old, 5) Margaretha Müller 18 years old, 6) Joseph Müller 16 years old, the guardian of those minor of age is Benedict Schreiber, burgher of this place. The oath was taken in front of the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Andres Mössner and Lorentz Wagner, members of the justice, and Ignati Fridmann, mayor of this place.

 

LORENTZ MOSSER

15 April 1762   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63 (Contributed By Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by deceased Lorentz Mosser, in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim where he died on the 13th February, established on request of1) Richardis Uhri his widow, assisted by Joseph Uhri, burgher and owner of inn “The Lion” here, her brother, 2) Joseph Mosser burgher of this place as guardian of the four children of the couple named : Hans 8 years old, Margaretha, 6 years old, Theresia 3 years old and Lorentz 9 months old. The oath was taken in front of the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Andres Mössner, member of the local justice and Michael Gotz, same, and Ignatius Fridmann, mayor of Soufflenheim.

 

ANDRES RENCK

16 April 1762   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Andres Renck burgher of Soufflenheim where he died the 31st December. On request of: 1) Barbara Schmuck Widow assisted by Peter Kieffer burgher here 2) Joseph Mössner, burgher and guardian of Michel Renck aged 8 1/2years, son of Michel Renck and of deceased Catherine Mössner his first wife 3) Johannes Renck, burgher here and guardian of the five children by second marriage to present widow : Margaretha 7 years old, Johannes 5, Frantz Anton 4, Catharina 1 1/2, Johann Peter 12 weeks old. The oath was taken in presence of the royal notary, of Michel Götz and Andres Mössner, members of the local council, and of Ignatz Fridmann, mayor.

 

ANDREAS RENCKH AND MARIA BARBARA SCHMUCKH  MARRIAGE CONTRACT

03 May 1754.  Found in the Inventory of Andres Renckh: 16 April 1762. (Contributed by Mark Drexler)

Compares [comes] 3rd May 1754 in this place Andres Renckh, burgher of Soufflenheim, produces a project of marriage contract between himself as new husband, and Maria Barbara Schmuckh, as bride. The new husband declares he promises 1) religious marriage ; and 2) his house for a use her life long, in case she would remarry after his death and no heirs from their union, this house would come back on him, the husband’s side, heirs. What she brings into the union to her husband, especially what she has inherited of her deceased mother (not named) through Inventory dated 20 June 1754, he can use his life long, but would she die without heirs of their union this property would come back on her side’s heirs. The husband brings one cow into the union to his bride, which will stay her property prior to any partake. The entry is signed Andres Renck, bridegroom, Barbara Schmuck, bride, Joseph Hasser, witness, Michel Lehmann, member of the council and witness, Johannes Zeitter, witness. The same Andres Renckh compares [came] the 25 May 1754 in Haguenau producing the present contract and asking that it would be registered officially by the notary.

 

[The inventory dated 20 June 1754 mentioned in the above marriage contract of Andres Renck and Barbara Schmuck was specifically searched for a second time in Bundle 61 without success. Three other inventories were found on this date - Eva Schaeffter, Catherine Messner, and Adam Renck. Other than these three, there are no other inventories dated 20 June 1754. The inventory in question must have taken place outside of Soufflenheim or has not been kept for some reason.]

 

JACOB MÖSSNER

16 June 1762   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory and description also division of all property and active and passive debts without any exception, left at time of death by deceased honorable Jacob Mössner, in his lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim where he died about nine months ago, established on request of Barbara Wilhelm, widow, 1)  assisted by Joseph Daul, burgher here, 2) Barbara Mössner, wife of deceased Antoni Humel, burgher here in his lifetime, and for her children Anna Maria, Antoni and Joseph Humel children of the deceased Anton Humel named before, 3) Maria Mössner, assisted by her husband Peter Burger, burgher here also, 4) Joseph Mössner, burgher here, those three as children born of Anna Maria Hen deceased, further Margaretha Mössner, wife of Joseph Wagner burgher here, present and authorizing her, also Jacob Mössner, aged about 15 years, in his name the honorable Anton Mössner, burgher here as legal guardian, the two last born of the deceased and of the present widow. The oath was taken in presence of Ignati Fridmann, presently provost in this place, and of Lorentz Wagner, honorable burgher here. Passed in Soufflenheim in the house of the deceased the 16 June 1762.

 

ANTON KUHMANN

17 June 1762  Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Anton Kuhmann, in his lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim where he died about seven weeks ago, established on request of 1) Anna Maria Daul, widow, 2) Barbara Kuhmann, wife of Hans Georg Zinckh, burgher in Soufflenheim, 3) Margaretha, wife of Peter Stenzel burgher in Soufflenheim, 4) Joseph Kuhmann, aged 22, soldier under royal regiment represented by Peter Metzler burgher in Soufflenheim and his curator, the three children named before being born of the first marriage of Anton Kuhmann to deceased Margaretha Stemmer, 5) Georg Hass burgher in Soufflenheim as guardian of the three further children born from the second marriage and named : Anna Maria, 7 years old, Catharina, 6 years old, and Maria Anna 2 years old ; the oath was presented to the royal notary in presence of Ignatz Fridmann provost in Soufflenheim, Mathis Burger member of the local justice. A marriage contract has been produced as follows (in fact nothing mention whether in date nor content, blank)

 

JOHANNES BECKH

18 June 1762  Roeschwoog 6E33 #63 (Contributed By Kathleen O'Farell)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased honorable Johannes Beckh, in his life a burgher here in Soufflenheim where he died about four months ago, established on request of 1) Ottilia Metzler, widow here, 2) the honorable Joseph Lenger, burgher of this place guardian of the three children minor of years of the couple named Catharina Beckh aged 19, Joseph aged 10 and Maria Anna Beckh aged about 4 years, widow and guardian presented the oath in presence of Ignaty Fridmann, provost, Andres Mössner honorable member of the local justice here, both accepting the estimates in front of the royal notary of Haguenau, who has written faithfully this inventory in the house of the deceased in Soufflenheim in year 1762 the 18th June. The widow has been asked if there has been a marriage contract between her and the deceased, at this she answered no, and if any will or disposition has been passed, at this she answered no, so here follows now the property starting with

 

ANNA MARIA BILSTEIN

19 June 1762  Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by the deceased Anna Maria Bilstein, widow of Christian Elchinger, in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim ; she died 1/4 year ago ; established on request of 1) Hans Georg Elchinger burgher of Soufflenheim, 2) Magdalena Elchinger wife of Hans Michel Rudolff burgher in La Wantzenau, represented by Frantz Joseph Buchmüller burgher of Soufflenheim, 3) Hans Adam Elchinger burgher of Soufflenheim, 4) Eva Elchinger, aged 21 years, whose guardian is Hans Michel Papinger, burgher in Soufflenheim ; the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Ignatz Fridmann, provost of Soufflenheim, and Andres Mössner, member of the local justice there.

 

JACOB MÜLLER

19 June 1762   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Jacob Müller, burgher of Soufflenheim who died here in Soufflenheim 1/4 year ago. Established on request of: 1) Barbara Kieffer assisted by Mathis Kieffer burgher here 2) Hans Müller burgher here and guardian of the minor children born from this union named : Barbara Kieffer 16 years old, Catharina 12, Joseph 8, Otttilia 7, Theresia 5. The oath was taken in front of the royal notary in presence of Ignatz Fridmann, mayor, Andres Mössner burgher and member of the town council.

 

BARBARA MÖSSER

10 October 1762  Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by the deceased Barbara Mösser, in her lifetime a second wife of Anton Hättler, deceased in Fort Louis, where she died 1 and 1/2 year ago, established on request of 1) Sabina Träher, wife of Andres Wernert, burgher in Fort Louis, 2) of Catharina Träher, wife of Johann Fender in Fort-Louis, and 3) Peter Mäyer burgher in Soufflenheim in name and as curator of Claus Träher, single, major of years, under the brigade of Maréchaussée army, the named Barbara Mosser had been married in first union to deceased Claus Träher, in his lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim. In presence of witnesses and of Andres Mössner, member of the town justice, of Jacob Haberkorn, burgher there and Ignatz Fridmann, provost in Soufflenheim.

 

ANDRES LEHMANN

13 October 1762  Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Andres Lehmann, in his lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim where he died three weeks ago, established on request of 1) Barbara Eck, widow, assisted by Joseph Daul senior burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) the children by first wife named Catharina Schütt, deceased and named : Dominique Lehmann, Anton Lehmann, burghers of Soufflenheim, Maria Anna wife of Antoni Mössner burgher in Soufflenheim, Catharina Lehmann, 28 years old, Elisabeth 26 years old, single, whose guardian is Anton Schitt. The oath was presented to the royal notary in presence of witnesses : Peter Wernert, guardian of the children of second marriage named : Andres 14 years old and Thomas 12 years old, and of Lorentz Wagner member of the town council of justice, and Ignatz Fridmann provost in Soufflenheim. A marriage contract took place  between Andres Lehmann, widower in Soufflenheim, and Barbara Eck, daughter of deceased Martin Eck and of Catharina Hasser his wife in Schirhoffen, in presence of Samuel Dorffer uncle of the bride : in year 1747 August 19th, also present : Michel Albrecht, Lobstein, Deck and Arnold, royal notaries in Haguenau.

 

MARIA ESTHER KIEFFER

15 October 1762   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63

Concerning property left at time of her death by Maria Esther Kieffer wife of Andreas Hartinger, master miller at the mill named Weyhermühl. Leaving as heirs : 1) Maria Anna, 2) Francisca Bernardina, aged about 10 ; 3) Margaretha aged 9, 4) André aged 5, 5) Catharina aged 4, 6) Ignatius aged 3, 6) Maria Esther aged 9 weeks, all Hartinger. The oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Ignaty Fridmann, provost, Lorentz Wagner and Andres Mössner, members of the local justice, the guardian of the children minor of years is Joseph Mössner.  A marriage contract had been written 1st February 1752 between Andres Hartinger, burgher and miller in Soufflenheim, widower, and Marie Esther Kieffer daughter of deceased Philipp Kieffer in his lifetime a burgher and mayor of Soufflenheim and of Catharina Becker his widow here. The bride was assisted by her mother and by Thomas Kieffer, her guardian. Conditions concern the house of the husband which will go to his new wife. Undersigned by Thomas Kieffer, guardian, and Catharina Becker, as mother.

 

HANS GEORG VÖGELE

22 October 1762   Roeschwoog 6E33 #63 (Contributed by Brian Smith)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Hans Georg Vögele, and by his deceased wife Anna Maria Salchner, after decree 1751 Nov 21st, on request of : 1) Catharina Vögele wife of Lienhard Meyer, tiler here 2) Joseph Marÿ guardian or curator of the two sons, major of years, presently at war named Mathis and Hans Georg Vögele. The oath was taken in front of the royal notary, and of Ignatz Fridmann, mayor.

 

LORENTZ NOLT

23 October 1762  Roeschwoog 6E33/63

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by Lorentz Nolt, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died 22 years ago, and of his wife Margaretha Anger who died there 5 years ago, established on request of 1) Maria Anna Jud, wife of Lorentz Jäckh burgher in Soufflenheim, representing her mother Catharina Salchner, 2) Anna Maria Salchner’s children named : Mathis Vögele, Hans Georg Vögele, both absent under regiments in war, major of years, then Catharina Vögele wife of Lienhard Meyer burgher of Soufflenheim ; the curator of the absent sons is Hans Schmitt, burgher here, 3) Maria Anna Nolt wife of Joseph Mary, burgher of this place, 4) Dominic Nolt, single, major of years, living in Pondichéry, these four having rights from Margaretha Anger, and of Lorentz Nolt, all as brothers and sisters, in presence of Ignatz Fridmann, provost of Soufflenheim, of Jacob Frey further guardian ; the heirs on account of their father and grandfather, and the two Salchner heirs remind that on occasion of marriage contract they received same portions ; this comes out of inventory made in year 1741 June 31st of their father, and 1758, June 15 of their mother, as deceased Peter Salchner was the first husband of the deceased mother. A piece is produced dated 1741 June 31 signed by Martin Jud, Margaretha Anger, Anna Maria Salchner, Maria Anna Nolt, Dominic Nolt, in front of Anton Jäckh, member of the council, of Philipp Kieffer, provost and Michel Köhlhoffer member of the council : stating that Lorentz Nolt who left as four children Catharina, Anna Maria, Maria Anna and Dominique, though not of the same father and mother, as the two eldest daughters were born of a different father, and the two  last of deceased Lorentz Nolt, it has been said in the preparation of the second marriage that the widow of Lorentz Nolt would not be obliged to have a partake of property with her children as long as she lived. There has been an estimate so the house : 400 gulden, but no partition of this property.

 

·      BUNDLE 64

The following 49 Soufflenheim inventory records are from 6E33 Bundle 64 and cover the years 1763-1769. They are the entire contents of this bundle.

 

ANNA MARIA LAMBRECHT

04 March 1763  Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by the deceased Anna Maria Lambrecht, wife and widow of deceased Andres Thomann, burgher in his lifetime in Soufflenheim, where she died 4 months ago, established on request of 1) Maria Anna Thomann, wife of Anton Sigfrid, 2) Andres Thomann, 3) Joseph Thomann, 4) Johannes Thomann, 5) Dominic Thomann, all of them burghers in Soufflenheim, in presence of witnesses Ignace Fridmann, provost, and Michel Götz, member of the justice council of Soufflenheim.

 

MATHIS GRESS

24 March 1763 Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Mathis Gress, in his lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim where he died 4 weeks ago, established on request of 1) Margaretha Seiller, his widow, assisted by Anton Kieffer senior, burgher here, 2) Dominic Sensenbrenner, burgher and guardian of the children of this couple named : Maria Anna, 2 1/2 years old, Mathis, 3/4 of a year old ; in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau who received their oath, and further assistance of Ignace Fridmann, provost and Michel Götz, member of the local justice council of Soufflenheim.

 

MICHEL BURGER

25 March 1763 Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by deceased Michel Burger, in his lifetime a burgher and smith in Soufflenheim where he died 4 months and a 1/2 ago, established on the request of 1) Margaretha Stickelreisser, his widow, assisted by Joseph Daul burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) deceased Margaretha Burger, wife in her lifetime of Antoni Mössner, burgher in Soufflenheim, deceased daughter born from the  first marriage to the deceased Catharina Urich,  one child born of this couple Mossner Anton and Margaretha Burger, child who has been granted the named Anton Mössner as natural guardian and father,  and second guardian Joseph Urich, 3) Magdalena Burger born of the second marriage to Margaretha Stickelreisser, she is wife of Joseph Elchinger burgher here present to this, 4) Anton Burger, guardian of the children minor of years born in this second last union and named : Anton, 20 years old, Joseph 13 years old, Ignatius 7 years old. The oath was presented to the royal notary in presence of Ignace Fridmann, provost and Andres Mössner, member of the local justice council.

 

FRIEDRICH FRITZ

28 March 1763 Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Friedrich Fritz, widower of deceased Anna Brücker, the husband died on the 6th January of this year, his widow had died 6 years ago in this place, established on request of 1) Margaretha Fritz, wife of Michel Götz, present to this, 2) Veronica Fritz, wife of Joseph Mössner, burgher in Soufflenheim, present here, 3) Maria Anna Fritz, wife of Anton Vogele, in this place, who all presented their oath to the royal notary in presence of Ignace Fridmann, provost, Andres Mössner, member of the justice council in this place.

 

ANTON WEIMER

29 March 1763 Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by the deceased Anton Weimer, burgher and shoe mender in Soufflenheim, where he died 5 weeks ago, established on request of Eva Walter, his widow, assisted by Sebastian Stoll, burgher in Soufflenheim, her step-brother, 2) Joseph Schumckh, burgher in Soufflenheim as guardian of the children minor of years and named : Margaretha, 9 years old, Anton, 2 years old, in presence of witnesses : Mathis Burger, member of the justice, and Ignace Fridmann, provost. [Note : the name Weimer has been corrected from Pfanner]

 

ANNE MARIA MÖSSNER

26th September 1763   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of property left at time of her death by Anne Maria Mössner, who died 9 weeks ago, wife of Antoine Wasser in this place, leaving as heirs : 1) The widower. The guardian of the children, Dominique Mössner, named : 2) Marie Anne Wasser, 8 years old 3) Joseph Wasser, 6 years old 4) Gertrude Wasser, 4 years old  5) Barbe Wasser, 2 years old 6) Madeleine Wasser, 9 weeks old. The royal notary receives the oath (Arnold) in presence of Ignatius Fridmann, provost, Michel Götz, member of the justice.

 

FRANTZ NUBER

27 September 1763   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed by Brian Smith)

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by Frantz Nuber, in his lifetime burgher of Soufflenheim where he died four months ago, on request of 1) Anna Müller, his widow assisted by Michel Häussler, burgher here, 2) Georg Adam Ludwig, burgher here and guardian of the two children minor of years Maria Anna 16, Frantz Anton 3. The oath was taken in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Ignace Fridmann mayor, Andres Mössner member of the town council.

 

MARGARETHA KIENTZ,

11 October 1763   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed By Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by deceased Margaretha Kientz, wife of Johann Carl Daul, burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died seven weeks ago, established on request of 1) Johann Carl Daul the widower, 2) Hans Roth burgher of this place and guardian of the child born of the deceased and of Adam Müller, deceased, her first husband and named : Joseph Müller, aged 16 years, 3) Michael Götz member of the local justice and elected guardian of the child born in second union to the deceased and her husband in second marriage : Jacob Meÿ, deceased, child named Jacob Meÿ and aged 11 and 1/2 years, 4) Jacob Marÿ burgher and guardian of the children in this last marriage to Johann Carl Daul and named : Margaretha, 7 years old, Hans Carl, 6 years old, Anton, 3 years old, and Maria 14 weeks old. The oath was taken in presence of Ignati Friddmann, mayor and of Lorentz Wagner member of the local justice. A marriage contract took place the 26 April 1755 between Johann Carl Daul, son of Johann Carl Daul burgher of Soufflenheim and of deceased Anna Schnur, to Margaretha Kientz, widow of Jacob Meÿ in his lifetime a burgher of this place, in presence of Anton Schäffter, her brother in law. [Kientz previously translated as Kintz]

 

SUZANNA DECKER

12 October 1763  Roeschwoog 6E33 #64

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by the deceased Suzanna Decker, wife of the deceased David Wasser, former burgher in Soufflenheim, his widow, who died here about 14 days ago, established on request of 1) Ferdinand Wasser, burgher here, 2) Joseph aged about 25, 3) Peter aged about 19 and 4) David born about 14 1/2 years old, the last two represented by Mathis Kieffer burgher here their guardian. The oath was taken in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, in further presence of Ignatz Fridmann, mayor here, and of Hans Stiffelmeyer member of the local justice here.

 

ANTON HALTER

12 October 1763 Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by the deceased Anton Halter, burgher in Soufflenheim where he died 14 days go, established on request of 1) Johannes Halter, son who left from here 12 years ago, represented by Jacob Haberkorn, 2) Barbara Halter, single, 3) Joseph Halter, burgher in Soufflenheim, 4) Magdalena Halter, single major of years, 5) Ignatz Halter, burgher, 6) Bernhard Halter 15 years old, in his name his guardian Jacob Haberkorn. The oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Ignace Fridmann, provost and Hans Stiffelmeyer, member of the local justice. [Anton's spouse: not named]

 

HANS GEORG STUDER

03 May 1764   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Hans Georg Studer who died here 5 weeks ago, established on the request of 1) Catharina Studer, wife of Hans Schäfter, burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) Antoni Studer, burgher in Soufflenheim and farmer, 3) Magdalena Studer single, major of years assisted by Ignace Fridmann, provost, 4) Eva Studer, single, major of years, living in Paris for 8 years, represented by Joseph Hasser burgher and smith in Soufflenheim, her guardian, 5) Barbara Studer, wife of Antoni Metzger burgher in Proville, Lorraine, in her name Joseph Hasser, her guardian, 6) Agatha Studer, daughter of deceased Joseph Studer and his wife Margaretha Kley, she is 12 years old and granddaughter assisted by Michel Gottgeb, burgher in Soufflenheim, her guardian, 7) Anton Nass 8 years old, 8) Catharina Nass, 4 years old, both children born to the deceased Maria Anna Studer in her lifetime married to Paul Nass, burgher of Drusenheim, and grandchildren, assisted by their guardian Lorentz Kieffer the smaller, burgher in Soufflenheim ; the oath was taken in presence of the royal notary of Soufflenheim and witnesses of the local justice, and provost of Soufflenheim. [Hans Georg's spouse not named]

 

CHRISTIAN HARTMANN

04 May 1764   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Christian Hartmann, husband of Barbara Schäffer, both deceased in Soufflenheim, established on request of 1) Magdalena Stall child born from the first marriage of deceased Barbara Schäffer, and on 2) Barbara Hartmann, child born from second marriage of Christian Hartmann and Barbara Schäffer, assisted by their guardian Niclaus Daul, burgher in Soufflenheim ; the oath has been presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in further assistance of Ignace Fridmann, provost of Soufflenheim.

 

HANS VOGEL

08 May 1764 Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Hans Vogel, burgher and weaver in Soufflenheim, established on request of 1) Elisabetha Hass, his widow, 2) Joseph, Maria Anna, Magdalena Vogel, the three children born in this union all of them major of years, Magdalena is married to Joseph Halter, Maria Anna, is assisted by Andres Mössner, member of the local justice of Soufflenheim, all of them presented their oath to the royal notary in further assistance of Ignace Fridmann, provost of Soufflenheim.

 

ANNA MARIA GÖTZ

08 May 1764   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Anna Maria Götz, wife and widow of deceased Hans Arn, in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim where she died 3 months ago, established on request of 1) Bastian Stoll, burgher in Soufflenheim and guardian of the children minor of years named : Hans Arn and  wife Anna Maria Bell,  named Eva 8 years old, and Maria Anna, 9 years old, 2) Hans Michel Stiffelmeyer guardian established to the children born to deceased Catharina Arn in her lifetime wife of Hans Schäfter burgher of Soufflenheim and named : Michel Schäfter, 15 years old, Anton, 14 years old, Joseph 10 years old, Lorentz 8 years old, Catharina 5 years old, Jacob 3 years old, all of them Schäfter grandchildren. The oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in further assistance of Ignace Fridmann, provost.

 

MARGARETHA SENSENBRENNER

21 August 1764   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of her death by Margaretha Sensenbrenner, wife and widow of deceased Jacob Hasser, in his lifetime burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died 18 weeks ago, established on request of 1) Margaretha Rattmosser, wife of Joseph Meÿ, burgher of this place, as daughter in first union of the deceased (complete name of father not mentioned) 2) Andres Thoman burgher of this place elected guardian of the children minor of years born of this second union and named: Magdalena Hasser 17, Antoni 15, Jacob 13, Hans Michel 8. In presence of witnesses Ignace Fridman, mayor, Andres Mössner burgher and member of the local justice. [Margaret's spouse was previously translated as Johann Jacob Hasser]

 

URSULE KEHLHOFFER

01 December 1764   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of property left at time of death by Ursule Kehlhoffer, wife of Bastian Burger; she died 6 weeks ago leaving as heirs : 1) The widower Bastian Burger and 5 children born of their couple: 2) Bastian, age 24 3) Hans Michel, age 17 4) Joseph, age 14 5) Catherine, age 12 6) Anton, age 7. The oath is received by the royal notary of Haguenau, in presence of Frantz Voegele and Xavier Hallez, lawyers in Haguenau, of Bastian Burger, widower, of Johann Wohljung and Loyson ; signed by Bourst, Haguenau.

 

BARBARA DORSCH

09 January 1765   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Barbara Dorsch, wife of Hans Daul, burgher in Soufflenheim, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Hans Georg Zinckh burgher estimator in Soufflenheim as guardian of the two children of the couple : Maria Anna aged 8 years, Hans Georg aged 6 years, the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau, in presence of witnesses Ignace Fridmann , provost, and of Andres Mössner, member of the local justice here.

 

A marriage contract had been passed in Soufflenheim between Joseph Daul, burgher and farmer of Soufflenheim, widower of deceased Catharina Zaepfel, and Barbara Dorsch, daughter of Caspar Dorsch burgher and horse smith in Leutenheim, and of Catharina Jung his wife there. The contract passed 29 May 1756 is signed by Adam Daul, Anton Aveline, schoolteacher there. Other witnesses : Martin Wilhelom and Vôgele, provost ; the notary was Arnold, royal notary of Haguenau.

 

MAGDALENA SENSENBRENNER

10 January 1765   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64

Wife of Lorentz Kieffer, burgher in Soufflenheim, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Maria Catharina Kieffer, single, major of years, assisted by Joseph Daul burgher in Soufflenheim, 3) Lorentz Kieffer, 21 years old, assisted by Peter Kieffer burgher in Soufflenheim his guardian, these two children from last marriage, 4) Eva Hasser, major of years, assisted by Bernhard Leppert burgher in Soufflenheim, her husband, 5) Maria Anna Hasser, major of years, single, assisted by Joseph Daul burgher in Soufflenheim, these last two born from first marriage of the deceased to Adam Hasser, in his life a burgher in Soufflenheim. The oath was received by the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Herr Fridmann, provost, and Lorentz Wagner, member of the justice.

 

JACOB KIEFFER / MARGARETHA LIECHTEISEN

10 January 1765   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death as well as liquidities and debts, by deceased Jacob Kieffer and Margaretha Liechteisen, in their lifetime a couple in this place, made on requisition of Mathis Höhn, burgher of this place and elected guardian of the children born to this couple during their union and named : Jacob who will be old 25 years and Joseph Kieffer, 23 years old. So divided by me royal notary in good separate form. Passed in presence of the guardian of the named children and of Hr. Fridmann, mayor, and Andres Mössner, member of the justice council of this place of Soufflenheim, on the 10th of January 1765.

 

JOSEPH DAUL

20 September 1765   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Joseph Daul, burgher and farmer in Soufflenheim where he died last 6th April, established on request of the heirs : 1) Catharinia Daul, wife of Johannes Meyer, burgher in Soufflenheim, assisted further by Andres Messner burgher of this place, 2) Joseph Daul, burgher here, 3) Maria Anna Daul, wife of Peter Meyer burgher of this place, 4) Lorentz Daul, burgher of this place, 5) Niclaus Daul, burgher and owner of the farm here, 6) Jacob Daul, minor of years, aged 19 whose guardian is Lorentz Sensenbrenner. A marriage contract has been passed by the son and owner of the farm on the 15th January 1763 in private and between : Niclaus Daul, son of Joseph Daul burgher and farmer of this place and of deceased Anna Träher his wife ; and Richardis Wagner, daughter of Lorentz Wagner burgher and member of the town council here and of Margaretha Muntzinger his wife here. The oath was taken in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Anton Kiefer, mayor, of Mathis Höhn and Johann Stiffemeyer members of the town council here.

 

JACOB MARŸ

25 September 1765   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)    

Inventory and description of all property left at time of his death by Jacob Marÿ, burgher and potter in Soufflenheim where he died the 30 July of present year, established on request of 1) Barbara Zettwoch his widow, assisted by Ignace Jäckh, burgher and locksmith and Joseph Mössner “der klein” elected guardian of the minor children and heirs named : 1) Eve Mary 12, 2) Nicolas Joseph aged 9 years 9 months, 3) Michel aged 3 years 3 months, 4) Philipp Jacob aged 20 weeks. A marriage contract has taken place in year 1752 the 8th of February.  Witnesses : Ignace Jäckh, Andreas Mössner, counselor, and Jacob Haberkorn, messenger of Soufflenheim.

 

JOHANNES MÄY

25 September 1765  Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by Johannes Mäy, burgher here in Soufflenheim where he died nine months ago, on request of 1) Catharina Daul his widow assisted by Joseph Daul burgher here, 2) Hans Mäy burgher here and father of the deceased. The oath was taken in presence of the royal notary, of Anton Kieffer, mayor, and Andres Messner, member of the justice council here.

 

THOMAS BACH

27 September 1765   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Thomas Bach, burgher in Soufflenheim where he died 8 months ago, established on request of 1) Catharina Stamm, widow, assisted by Andres Messner burgher in Soufflenheim, the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Anton Kiefer, provost and Johannes Stieffelmeyer, member of the local justice ; the heirs being 1) Catharina Bach wife of Frantz Bildstein shepherd in Soufflenheim, 2) Anna Maria, single and major of years, 3) Maria Anna, single, major of years, 4) deceased Anton Bach having left as children minor of years : Andres 10 years old, Margaretha, 8 years old, Anton 4 years old, (so grandchildren of the deceased) ;  their guardian is Joseph Meÿ in Soufflenheim; all children from 1 to 4 were born of the first marriage of Thomas Bach to deceased Anna Maria Heller, his first wife. 

 

ANNA MARIA HEINTZ

28 September 1765   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Anna Maria Heintz, wife of Andres Hartinger, burgher and miller in Soufflenheim where she  died the 17 August same year, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Dominic Sensenbrenner, burgher in Soufflenheim and guardian of the children. The notary of Haguenau received the oath in presence of Hans Georg Heintz, burgher of Roeschwoog and grandfather, Andres Mosser, and Lorentz Wagner, members of the council of justice in Soufflenheim. The children left by the couple are : 1) Johann Stephan Hartinger, 1 year 9 months old 2) Johann Georg Hartinger, 6 weeks old.  A marriage contract had been passed 07 February 1763 between Andres Hartinger, widower of deceased Maria Esther Kieffer,  burgher and miller in Soufflenheim, and Anna Maria Heintz, daughter of Hans Heintz and Barbara Gress his deceased wife in Roeschwoog ; undersigned : Hans Georg Heintz, Dominic Sensenbrenner, Andres Hartinger, Anton Aveline, Mathis Gress, Anton Schmit, Peter Kieffer, Anton Kieffer, Frantz Joseph Rieffel and Frederic Müller, lawyers.

 

DOMINIC MEYER

28 September 1765   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by the deceased Dominic Meyer, in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim where he died the 04 July same year, established on request of 1) Maria Anna Mosser, widow, assisted by  Hans Jacob Haberkorn, 2) Margaretha Meÿer wife of Joseph Daul 3) Catharina Meyer, wife of Johannes Vogele, the two daughters of the deceased, the oath was presented in front of the royal notary in assistance of Antoine Kieffer, provost, Andres Mössner and Mathis Höhn, members of the justice council of Soufflenheim. The marriage had lasted 30 years but no marriage contract has been passed.

 

BARBARA STÄBLERIN

06 February 1766  Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed By Kathleen O'Farell)

Inventory of property left at time of death by deceased Barbara Stäblerin, wife of Michel Messmer, burgher in Soufflenheim, established in year 1766. Inventory of all property mobiliary, immobiliary and debts that have been found after death of Bargara Stäbler, wife of honorable Michel Messmer, burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died the 4th of December of last year, established on request of 1) the named widower, Michel Messmer, then Johannes Andres burgher here and guardian of the children named below ; this has been written after the oath was taken, in presence of Antoni Kieffer, provost here, all described from piece to piece, by the royal notary of Haguenau faithfully in further assistance of Johannes Stüffelmeÿer and Johannes Höhn, both members of the local justice, and approving the estimators, on the 6th February 1766. The heirs of the deceased are named : 1) Mathis N. aged 5 years 2 months, this son having been raised by the deceased in time she was single, 2) from her marriage to the widower : Catharina Messmer, aged 2 years, the guardian being Johannes Andres, burgher here present to this.

 

MARRIAGE CONTRACT: In Name of God the father, the Son and of the Holy Trinity, amen : have compared here in presence of named witnesses : Michel Messmer burgher of Soufflenheim, widower of deceased Salome Metzler, and Barbara Stäbler, daughter of the honorable Andres Stäbler burgher of Schirrhein, as bride, the young couple will be married in the coming days in church, and want here to precise the terms of the civil points of their union, and first the husband promises to his wife as property the half of his house in Soufflenheim one side Antoni Messmer, down and up the common  property, the second half of the house, in case he comes to die will be left to the widow for the estimate of 187 gulden 5 s, on her side the bride brings into the union in money an amount of 100 gulden, which in case he would die before her would go back to her side, third what they both will earn with their work and blessing of God will be considered as a common property as the land usage is, so that each of them at time of their death will receive the proper share, and would the bride remarry or he the husband each has the right to use the property the way he or she will decide; passed the 14 June 1762, signed by Michel Messmer and Barbare Stebler, Andres Stebler, Johannes Schäffter, Michael Halter, Casper Weiss and Johannes Schlosser, witnesses, in front of the royal notary ; the widower now presents this marriage contract to us, wishing that the division of this property in inventory will follow the terms proposed by the marriage contract, in presence of witnesses Frantz Joseph Rieffel, George Philipp Bernard, lawyers here and the royal notary has read aloud the present piece, dated Haguenau 14 June 1762, undersigned Michel Mössmer, Rieffel, Bernard, Arnold notary.

 

JOHANN GEORG KLIPFEL

06 February 1766   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Johann Georg Klipfel, former postmaster in Soufflenheim where he died this January, established on request of 1) Barbara Kämmerling, his widow assisted by Joseph Schäfter, burgher in Soufflenheim her son, then Frantz Klipfel, Peter Klipfel, Johannes Metzel in name of his wife and Joseph Schäfter also in name of his wife, both burghers of Beinheim, all of them heirs established by will to the deceased. The oath was taken in front of the royal notary of Haguenau, in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost, Andres Mösser and Michel Götz, members of the local justice. List of heirs : in absence of children born to them, the couple has established by will passed 21 January as his heirs the collateral members of the family named as follows : 1) Magdalena Klipfel, wife of Joseph Schäffter burgher of Beinhem, present, 2) Frantz Klipfel burgher there, 3) Maria Eva Klipfel, wife of Johannes Metzel present there, 4) Peter Klipfel burgher of Beinheim, 5) Jacob Schmitt, burgher of Riedseltz as husband and widower of deceased Salome Klipfel and their five children named : Elisabeth wife of Martin Gutfreund in Beinheim ; Anna Maria, Jacob, Regina and Maria Eva ; their guardian being Martin Gutfreund ; then 6) the children born to deceased Maria Anna Klipfel wife of deceased Joachim Kapler burgher of Beinheim and named : Peter Antoni and Maria Barbara wife of Frantz Anton Kapler, 7) finally the two children born in second marriage to Maria Anna Klipfel wife of Johannes Trautmann named : Maria Anna Trautmann and Johannes Trautmann, with guardian : Peter Klipfel

 

A marriage contract had been passed between Johann Georg Klipfel son of Johann Martin Klipfel burgher and butcher in Beinheim and of Eva Kapler his wife, to Barbara Kämmerling, widow of deceased Jacob Schöpfer burgher and landlord of inn “The Oxen” in Soufflenheim, in presence of witnesses Andres Voegele, member of the local justice, Hans Mey, farmer, Joseph Buchmiller and Michel Buchmiller, masons, Peter Albrecht, Joseph Halter, weaver, Johannes Eisen, carpenter (no date).

 

MARTIN JUD

09 April 1766   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by Martin Jud, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died March 21st on request of 1) Odilia Klöckler, widow assisted by Johannes Wild burgher here, 2) Maria Anna Jud the only daughter and heir born to the deceased and to deceased Catharina Salchner 1st wife, assisted by Lorentz Jäck her husband, burgher here. The oath was taken in presence of the royal notary, of Anton Kieffer, mayor, Andres Mössner and Mathis Burger members of the town council. A will dated 1749 December 22nd  by Martin Jud burgher and farmer in Soufflenheim is passed in favor of his wife and of Maria Anna Jud wife of Lorentz Jäck burgher in Soufflenheim.

 

ERASMUS BITSCHY

17 April 1766   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)

Inventory of property left at time of death by : Erasmus Bitschy, burgher and farmer, who died eight days before. Leaving as heirs: 1) His wife and widow : Therese Geissler. Their children: 2) André, burger of this place 3) Catherine, wife of Joseph Schmuck 4) Erasmus, burgher 5) Ignace, age 24, presently in military service under regiment Rodyal Debon, represented by Michel Kohlhoffner, guardian 6) Thérèse, aged 19 7) Joseph, aged 16. The oath was received by the royal notary of Haguenau, Hatt, in presence of Johannes Stieffelmeyer and Mathis Höhn, members of the local justice and of Anton Kieffer, provost.

 

MAGDALENA AMBOS

14 May 1766   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by deceased Magdalena Amboss, wife of Lorentz Kieffer “der kleine” in Soufflenheim where she died 14 days ago, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Peter Meyer burgher in Soufflenheim as guardian of two children of the couple : Maria Anna Kieffer 8 years old, Joseph Kieffer, 3 years old. The oath was received by the royal notary of Haguenau Hatt, in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost, Andres Mössner and Hans Stiffelmeyer, members of the justice. The house was acquired by private contract in year 1756 the 18 October.

 

MARIA ANNA FREYSS

16 August 1766   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Maria Anna Freyss, wife of Johannes Dangel junior, burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died the 05 June of this year, established on request of 1) Hans Freyss, burgher in Eschbach, father of the deceased and burgher in Eschbach, the oath was presented by the widower in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost, Mathis Hohn and Lorentz Wagner, members of the justice council of Soufflenheim. There were no children born to this couple, the father is the heir of his daughter. A marriage contract had been passed 26 January 1765 between Hans Freyss, burgher of Eschbach, and Johannes Dangel in Soufflenheim ; in presence of Adam Dangel ; signed by Hans Dangel junior and Maria Anna Freyss, witnesses : Hans Freyss, Hans Dangel, Margaretha Schäfter.

 

STEPHAN MÜHLHEISER

01 April 1767   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by the deceased Stephan Mühlheiser, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died 08 January of this year, established on request of : 1) Margaretha Mühlheiser, wife of Mathis Götz burgher of this place, and daughter of the deceased, 2) then of Frantz Voegele as burgher in Soufflenheim and guardian of the children minor of years named : Maria Anna 22 years old, Barbara, 19 years old, and Joseph 17 years old ; the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Anton Kieffer provost, Andres Mössner, member of the local justice of Soufflenheim, Mathis Götz, member of the justice ; the inventory recalls the inheritance from Magdalena Beck, mother of the heirs, dated 11 September 1753. [Stephen's spouse: Margaretha Stepfel] 

 

MARGARETHA SCHÄFFTER

01 April 1767   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Margaretha Schäffter, wife of deceased Adam Dangel of Soufflenheim where she died 4 months ago, established on request of Johann Dangel senior, as guardian of the children as follow :

from first marriage of the deceased to deceased Peter Meyer were born : 1) Maria Anna Meyer wife of Anton Burgert burgher and miller in Soufflenheim, 2) Peter Meyer, burgher in Soufflenheim ; from the second union to Adam Danel were born the following : 3) Johannes Dangel burgher in Soufflenheim, 4) Michel Dangel single 24 years old, 5) Frantz Joseph Dangel, 20 years old. In front of the royal notary of Haguenau who received the oath, in further assistance of Andres Mössner, member of the justice and Anton Kieffer, provost.

 

EVA ANDRE

04 April 1767   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by Eva Andre, in her lifetime wife of Frantz Ernewein, burgher and weaver in Soufflenheim, where she died the 31 March of this year, established on the request of 1) the widower, 2) Ferdinand Ulrich, guardian of the children named here : Margaretha, 18 years 9 months old, Hans Georg, 16, Michel 6 1/2 years old, Anton 5, Joseph 6 days old. The oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost, Hans Stiffelmeyer, burgher and member of the local justice of Soufflenheim.

 

MARGARETHA ULRICH

15 June 1767   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by Margaretha Ulrich, wife of Adam Wagner, burgher and potter in Soufflenheim, where she died the 31 March of this year, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Hans Stiffelmeyer s guardian of the children named below ; the oath was taken in front of the notary of Haguenau, in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost, Mathias Burger and Mathias Höhn, members of the local justice. The heirs are : Catherine, wife of Georg Adam Luwig, Magdalena single major of years, Anna Maria married to Jacob Beck ; Margaretha wife of Joseph Mosser, Johannes burgher in this place and Joseph, 18 years old.

 

JOHANNES EISEN

16 June 1767   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by the deceased Johannes Eisen, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died on the 29th May of this year, established on request of 1) Maria Anna Vögele his widow assisted by Johannes Vögele burgher in this place and 2) of the heirs, named after this, in front of the royal notary of Haguenau, who received their oath, in further assistance of Antoni Kiefer, mayor of this place, of Mathis Burger and Mathis Höhn, members of the local justice. List of heirs : the deceased has left as heirs :1) Maria Anna, married to Antoni Wasser burgher of this place, in his presence and assistance 2) Margaretha, married to Johannes Köhlhoffer, in his presence and assistance 3) Theresia, 20 years old 4) Andreas, 19 years old 5) Bernhart, 17 years old 6) Catharina 15 years old 7) Frantz Antoni 13 years old 8) Ottilia Emerentina 8 years old 9) Ignatius, 5 years old. All the last seven of them represented by their guardian Joseph Hasser, smith in this place, present to this.

 

JOHANNES EISEN AND MARIA ANNA VÖGELE  MARRIAGE CONTRACT

03 September 1740.  Found in the Inventory of Johannes Eisen: 16 June 1767. (Contributed by Mark Drexler)

Compared [Came] to contract here: The young honest man Johannes Eisen, son of the deceased honest burgher Andres Eisen, in his lifetime burgher of Soufflenheim, and of his widow and mother of the bridegroom Margaretha Götz, present here in Soufflenheim to assist her dear son, in her house in Soufflenheim. She promises this house to her dear son from today to establish himself with his bride. The house is situated: one side Hans May, second side Martin Jud,  Wendel Götz and Hans Kegler, and Hans Kieffer, down side is the road to Haguenau. She also promises her son two pieces of land described as follows in Soufflenheim, one side Barbara Loflers’ heirs, second side Margaretha Träger, above the road to Haguenau, down is the Eberbach river. The second piece is one side near Ursula Jäck, down Hans Michel Wagner, above and down the same. She further promises the furniture of the house she gives to the young couple. In presence of witness Philipp Kiefer, mayor of Soufflenheim. Both young married persons engage themselves to provide their mother and mother in law with all necessary food, clothes, and to care of her needs whether healthy or in time of illness. Further is agreed that if the husband dies first, the mother will continue to live into this house, if the bride would die first, and without children of this union, the house would come back to her husband, if she is the one who survives her husband, she could keep the property in question. The property brought in the union by  the new bride will be divided at time of her death as usual. What the young couple will have acquired their lifelong and without heirs, will be divided : 1/2 for the husband, 1/3 for the bride’s side. What she has brought into the union, if she dies without children, would come back on her side’s heirs. Established 3rd September 1740. Signed: Johannes Eisen, Hans Georg Metzler, witness, Andres Vögele, Anton Jäck, counselor, Philipp Kiefer, Mayor, Margaretha Götz and Maria Anna Vögele (sign or mark). [There is no mention of the parents of Anna Maria Vögele, nor a precise description of what she brought into the union unless the royal notary, Wolff, has missed a page in his copy.]

 

MARGARETHA FRITZ

02 September 1767   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed by Brian Smith)

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by Margaretha Fritz who died here July 31st, on request of 1) Michel Götz, burgher potter of Soufflenheim, her widower, 2) the children named after in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, Anton Kieffer mayor, Andres Mössner and Lorentz Wagner, members of the council : list of children : 1) Catharina wife of Michel Seiler resident in Soufflenheim, 2) Michel Götz aged 21, 3) Fridrich Götz 14, 4) Margaretha Götz 10, the three younger ones represented by their guardian Joseph Môssner, burgher here, as minor of years.

 

SUZANNA KIEFFER

04 September 1767   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by Suzanna Kieffer, wife of Antoni Ernewein burgher and weaver here in Soufflenheim, where she died 4 weeks ago, on request of : 1) the widower 2) Joseph Kieffer junior as guardian of the children minor of years ; the oath was taken in presence of the royal notary, of Anton Kiefer, mayor, of Andres Mössner and Mathis Höhn, members of the local justice ; the children are Joseph 14, Antoni 11 1/2, Michel 3, Hans Jacob 8 weeks. Marriage contract joined between Anton Ernewein son of Frantz Ernewein burgher of Soufflenheim and Suzanne Kieffer daughter of deceased Jacob Kieffer and Suzanne Unterkirch in Soufflenheim dated 1752 January 8th, witnessed by Mathis Kieffer, brother of the bride.

 

HANS CARL DAUL

17 February 1768   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Hans Carl Daul, senior, in his life a burgher of Soufflenheim where he died the 15th January, established on request of 1) his widow Barbara Schaarmänn, assisted by Johannes Schäfter, burgher of this place ; oath taken in presence of the royal notary, of Anton Kieffer, mayor of Soufflenheim, of Lorentz Wagner and Martin Höhn, both members of the local justice council. The heirs are the children of the deceased and of deceased Anna Schnurr his first wife and named : 1) Carl Daul, burgher of this place, 2) Marianna Daul, wife of Mathis Lehmann, burgher of place, present, 3) Anton Daul burgher of this place 4) Frantz Joseph Daul minor of years, 22 years old, his guardian is Wendling Götz. From second marriage the following children are : 5) Jacob 19 1/2 years old, 6) Catharina 18 years old, 7) Hans Michel 16 years old, 8) Barbara 14 years old, 9) Ignatius 12 years old, the guardian for the children of this second union is Lorentz Kieffer junior, burgher in Soufflenheim. A marriage contract had been passed in Herrlisheim the 6th June 1747 between : Carl Daul, burgher of Soufflenheim, as husband and Barbara Schaarmänn, widow of the deceased Michel Blietz, in his life a burgher of Rohrwiller ; the witnesses are Michel Köhlhofner, Lecomte, scribe and Martin Adam of Herrlisheim, cousin of the bride.

 

JACOB TIERY

18 February 1768   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by Jacob Tiery, who died in Soufflenheim the 14 January of this year, established on request of Stephan Zettwoch, burgher and guardian of the three heirs minor of years and children named : x Jacob 24 years old, x Ottilia 20 years old, x Maria Anna 17 years old ; the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Anton Kieffer provost and Mathis Höhn, member of the local justice in Soufflenheim. Jacob's spouse: not named]

 

OTTILIA MEYER

19 February 1768  Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by Ottilia Meyer, wife of Heinrich Schitt, in Soufflenheim, where she died the 29 November of last year, established on the request of 1) the widower 2) the children : Joseph Schitt, burgher in Soufflenheim, Anton Schitt burgher in Soufflenheim, Maria Anna Schitt single her guardian is Anton Adam in Soufflenheim, Ottilia Schitt wife of Adam Meÿ burgher of Soufflenheim, Magdalena Schitt wife of Antoni Meÿ burgher in Soufflenheim, Johannes Schitt and Michel Schitt, both single and major of years. The oath was taken in front of the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Anton Kiefer, provost, and Mathis Höhn, member of the local justice of Soufflenheim.

 

ANDRES DANGEL

18 February 1768   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by deceased Andres Dangel, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died 4 weeks ago, established on request of children born from first marriage to Anna Maria Metz and named : - Barbara Dangel deceased, wife in her lifetime of deceased Dominic Halm, in his life a burgher in Beinheim, having left as children Joseph Halm burgher in Beinheim and Barbara Halm wife of Peter Klipfel burgher in Beinheim ; - Adam Dangel deceased burgher in Soufflenheim married to Magdalena Schäffter, having left as children 1) Hans Dangel, major of years, staying in unknown place, on a trip, in his name compares Mathis Höhn, burgher of this place as his curator, 2) Michel Dangel aged 24 1/2 years, 3) Frantz Joseph Dangel aged 23 years, both received as guardian Johannes Dangel co-heir in this inventory assisted by Mathis Höhn ;

from 2nd marriage with deceased Barbara Voegele were born : - Jacob Dangel deceased husband of Maria Anna Kiefer, now widow with two children named : x Maria Anna, 18 years old, and Margaretha 12 years old, both with guardian Anton Daul in Soufflenheim, - Magdalena Dangel wife of deceased Daniel Hollenmeÿer burger of Soufflenheim, assisted by Ignatz Fridmann burgher and inn landlord in Soufflenheim, - Johannes Dangel, burgher in Soufflenheim, - Anna Maria Dangel, wife of Bastian Stoll, - Margaretha Dangel widow of deceased Antoine Avelin in his lifetime a schoolmaster of this place, assisted by Antoni Adam in Soufflenheim. The oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Anton Kiefer, provost and Lorentz Wagner senior, member of the justice.

 

MARIA MAGDALENA BROTSCHY

09 September 1768  Roeschwoog 6E33 #64

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by deceased Maria Magdalena Brotzi, wife of Philipp Kieffer, burgher and forester in Soufflenheim where she died the 21 August this year, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Michel Meÿ burgher in Soufflenheim, guardian of the two children of the couple : Philipp Kieffer 3 years 9 months old, and Maria Anna, 2 years 1/2. The oath was received by the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost, Johannes Stiffelmeyer, member of the justice ; a marriage contract not detailed here had been established the 13 August 1763 privately in Haguenau, in presence of Anna Maria Weÿ mother of the deceased, still alive at time of contract.

 

DOMINIC SENSENBRENNER

20 March 1769   Roeschwoog 6E33 #64 (Contributed By Mark Drexler)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by deceased Dominic Sensenbrenner, in his life a burgher of Soufflenheim where he died two months ago, established on request of 1) Barbara Gress, his widow, assisted by Michel Papinger burgher of this place, and 2) Joseph Haberkorn, guardian of the children of 1st marriage to deceased Magdalena Vögel and named : Maria Anna and Anna Margaretha, the inventory of their mother had been written the 04 April 1759, 3) Lorentz Sensenbrenner, guardian of the children of second union. In front of the royal notary of Haguenau, in presence of Anton Kieffer, mayor of this place, of Anton Bitschy and Joseph Halter, both members of the local justice. The list of the heirs follow as : those born to Magdalena Vögele : Anna Maria major of years, single, assisted by her curator, Anna Margaretha Haasser, who died without heirs, from second marriage were born : Hans Georg 20 years old, Catharina 15 years old, Theresia, deceased, Barbara 7 1/2 years old, Magdalena aged 6 years old and Joseph three years old, plus a posthumous child to be born. A marriage contract took place on the 20 December 1760 between Dominic Sensenbrenner burgher of this place widower of Magdalena Vögele and Maria Barbara Gress, daughter of deceased Hans Georg Gress burgher of this place and of Anna Barbara Bergerin his wife ; in assistance of Dominic Mosser, stepfather of the bride

 

MICHEL SCHÄFFTER

21 March 1769  (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by Michel Schäffter, burgher and butcher in Soufflenheim where he died about 13 years ago. A first inventory has been written the 16 February 1757 but the property at that time had been left in indivision. This new inventory is made on request of 1) Barbara Hasser, widow, assisted by Joseph Hasser, burgher and smith here ; 2) on request of Joseph Schäffter burgher and guardian of the heirs minor of years and named : Michel 24 years 9 months old, Maria Anna, 22 years old, Catharina 20 years old, Joseph 16 years old, Ignatius 12 years old. The oath was taken in presence of the royal notary, of Anton Kieffer, mayor, Anton Bitschy and Joseph Halter, members of the justice here. [Hasser previously translated as Haasser]

 

CATHARINA BRUCKER

30 May 1769   Roeschwoog 6E33/64  (Contributed by Mary Ing)

Inventory and description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Catharina Brucker, in her lifetime wife of Johannes Thomas burgher of this place of Soufflenheim where she died about  eight weeks before this, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Joseph Götz burgher of this place as guardian of the minor children named : Johannes, 13 years 5 months old, Catharina 12 years old, Anna Maria 8 years old, Joseph Thomas 5 years old ; established by the royal notary of Haguenau in further presence of Antoni Kieffer, provost, Ignatius Jäck and Johann Homme: both members of the local justice having presented their oath.

 

The widower immediately presents a marriage contract established the  24 January 1755 between the couple : Johannes Thomen, son of Andres Thommen burgher and potter here in Soufflenheim, and Anna Maria Lambrecht his wife on one side ; and Catharina Brucker, daughter of deceased Peter Brucker burgher and carter here and of Dorothea Oberschwengler his wife, in further assistance of Michel Zettwoch, burgher and potter here, Michel Heterich, Dorothea Oberschwengler; Hans Georg Zinck, Joseph Thomann, Anthoni Siegfried, Voegele, provost. In front of notaries Hannong, Baur and Arnold.

 

JOSEPH STIEGELREISSER

13 July 1769   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by Joseph Stiegelreisser, burgher in Soufflenheim where he died 8 days ago, established on the request of 1) Catharina Weeber, widow assisted by Hans Georg Weeber, burgher in Wintershausen, her father, and by Anton Burger, burgher in Soufflenheim, guardian of the children minor of years ; the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost, Joseph Mari and Joseph Haaser, members of the local justice ; the children and heirs are – Barbara, 11 years old, - Hans Georg 9 years old, - Michel 5 years old, - Jacob 4 years old, and Antoni 3 years old.

 

PETER METZLER

13 July 1769   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of the property left at time of death by : Peter Metzler, burgher and joiner in Soufflenheim where he died 5 weeks ago, established on request of 1) Elisabeth Kuntz, his widow, assisted by Andres Mesner burgher of Soufflenheim, 2) Johannes Schmitt, turner here in Soufflenheim guardian of the children minor of years of this couple ; the oath was presented to the royal notary in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost, Joseph Mary and Joseph Hasser, members of the local justice : list of children is : Peter, 18, Anton 16, Maria Anna 13, Magdalena 10 1/2, Barbara 8, Catharina 6, Elisabeth 4, Ignatius 1 1/2 years old, all Metzler children of the named couple.

 

MARGARETHA WAGNER

13 September 1769   Roeschwoog 6E33/64

Inventory and description of property left at time of death by : Margaretha Wagner, wife of Joseph Mosser, burgher in Soufflenheim where she died 6 weeks ago, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Johannes Wagner as guardian of the children minor of years born in this couple ; the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Anton Kiefer, provost, Joseph Halter and Anton Bitschi, members of the local justice in Soufflenheim ; the minor children are  : Frantz Joseph 4 years 1 month old, Lorentz 5 weeks who died three days after his mother.