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 65-69: 1770-1791. They are the entire contents of
these bundles. Around 1770, the phrase "on request of" is replaced by "list of
heirs".
The following 32 Soufflenheim
inventory records are from 6E33 Bundle 65 and cover the years 1770-1774. They
are the entire contents of this bundle.
PETER
STENSEL
13 June 1770 6E33
#65
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Peter Stensel, in his
lifetime forest guardian in the forest of Hanau near Haguenau, burgher of
Soufflenheim where he died the 07 March 1769, established on request of his
widow, Margaretha Kühmann, assisted by Anton Jäg, burgher in Soufflenheim, and
on further request of Dominic Thoman, guardian established to the children of
the couple and named : Maria Anna, 14 1/2 years old, Joseph 11 years 3 months,
Ignace, 9 years old, Anton 3 years 6 months, Catharina, 9 months old. The oath
was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Anton Kieffer,
provost, Hans Hummel, member of the local justice, undersigned with the
notary.
MARIA ANNA MOSER
20 August 1770 Roeschwoog 6E33
#65
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Anna Maria Moser, wife of
Anton Kieffer, junior, burgher in Soufflenheim where she died the 20 June,
established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Antoni Kieffer, 23 years old, 3)
Thomas Kieffer 17 years old, 4) Joseph Kieffer 9 years old 8 months, for those
minor of years the guardian is Georg Hoffmann burgher of Soufflenheim, the oath
was received by the royal notary of Haguenau, Hatt, in presence of Antoni
Kieffer, provost, Ignatz Jäck and Joseph Halter, members of the justice. A
letter of cession of the house was written 09 January
1747.
RICHARDIS
SCHÄFTER
26 September 1770 6E33
#65
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Richardis Schäfter, wife of
Johannes Dangel, burgher of Soufflenheim where she died the 29 August same year,
in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, who received the oath of the under
named heirs, in further assistance of Anton Kieffer, provost, Anton Bitschy,
member of the justice : 1) the widower, 2) Catharina Harther, wife of Joseph
Schäfter, burgher of Soufflenheim, daughter born of the deceased and her first
husband Dominique Harther, deceased, 3) Richardis Dangel, wife of Anton Daul,
burgher and tailor in Soufflenheim, 4) Johannes Dangel, single aged 17 3/4, 5)
Jacob Dangel, 12 years old.
ANNA MARIA BILLŸ
26 September 1770 6E33 #65
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Anna Maria Billy, wife of
Hans Georg Mäder, burgher in Soufflenheim where she died the 1st September of
this year, established in front of the royal notary and of Anton Kiefer, provost
of Soufflenheim and Anton Bitschy, member of the local justice, on request of 1)
the widower, 2) Anna Maria Arn, 15 years old, 3) Eva Arn 13 1/2 years old, born
of the first marriage of the deceased to Johannes Arn, deceased, 4) Joseph
Mäder, 5 years 4 months old.
MARGARETHA
STRACK
21 June 1771 6E33 #65 (Contributed by Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by deceased Margaretha Strack, wife of Dominic
Lehmann burgher of Soufflenheim where she died May 16th, established on request
of 1) the widower, 2) André Müller senior as guardian of the following children
of the couple : Maria Anna, 16 years old, Joseph, 11 years old, Magdalena 5
years old. The oath was taken in presence of the royal notary, of Anton Kiefer,
mayor, of Joseph Mary member of the justice council.
MARIA ANNA
HALTER
16 August 1771 6E33 #65
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Maria Anna Halter, wife of
Anton Härtel, burgher and farmer in Soufflenheim, where she died the 17 July
1771, established in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, who received the
oath, in further assistance of
Anton Kieffer, provost, Ignace Jäck and Loentz Wagner, members of the local justice, on request
of heirs : 1) the widower, 2) Joseph aged 6, 3) Anton aged 3, 4) Maria Anna aged
6.
MARTIN
SCHMUCK
05 October 1771
Roeschwoog 6E33 #65 (Contributed By
Mark Drexler)
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by deceased Martin Schmuck, in his
lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim where he died last September 26th;
established on request of the following named heirs, in front of the royal
notary of Haguenau, in further presence of Antoni Kieffer, provost, Joseph
Halter and Joseph Haasser, members of the local justice and of the evaluators ;
passed Soufflenheim October 5, 1771. The deceased has left as heirs the children
he had with deceased Veronica Mössmer his wife and named : 1) Michel Schmuck,
burgher here, 2) Eva Schmuck, single but major of years assisted by Johannes
Hummel, burgher here, 3) Joseph Schmuck, burgher here.
MARTIN NUBER
16 March
1772 Roeschwoog 6E33 #65 (Contributed by Brian
Smith)
Inventory and
description of the property left at time of death by : Martin Nuber, burgher in
Soufflenheim where he died February 16th, on request of 1) Dorothea Willhammer,
widow, assisted by Lorentz Sensenbrenner, burgher here, 2) Johannes Hummel,
burgher and guardian of: Magdalena Nuber, 20 1/2 years old, wife of Antoni
Mössner burgher here but himself also minor of years, 22 years old. The oath was
taken in presence of the royal notary, of Anton Kieffer, mayor, and Ignatz Jägs,
member of the local justice. A marriage contract was passed 1770 October 26
between Anton Mössner son of Joseph Mössner burgher here and of Anna Fritz and
Magdalena Nuber daughter of Martin Nuber burgher here and Dorothea Willhammer,
in front of notary Hallez in Haguenau.
CATHARINA
HERBRECHT
17 March 1772 Roeschwoog 6E33 #65 (Contributed
by Mark Drexler)
Inventory and description of the
property left at time of death by Catharina Herbrecht, wife of Wilhelm
Drechsler, burgher and barber in Soufflenheim, where she died this year 30
January, established on request of the widower, and of Johannes Köhlhofner,
burgher here, and guardian of the following heirs. After the oath was taken in
front of the royal notary of Haguenau, who received the oath, in further
assistance of Antoni Kiefer, mayor of this place, Joseph Mary, member of the
local justice of this place. List of heirs : Her children named 1) Jacob, aged
21 2) Frantz Antoni, 18 years 3 months old 3) Paulus, 17 years old 4) Maria Anna
aged 16 5) Elisabeth aged 13 6) Margaretha aged 11 7) Frantz Joseph aged 9.
Their guardian is : Johannes Köhlhofner burgher of this
place.
JOSEPH
HARTER
17 March 1772 Roeschwoog 6E33 #65 (Contributed by Jann
Wojcik)
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by Joseph Harter burgher of Soufflenheim where he
died 20 February of this year, established on request of 1) Maria Anna Müller
the widow assisted by Dominic Lehmann burgher here, 2) Mathis Wagner guardian of
the two children of this couple : Joseph 5 1/2 years old, Magdalena, 2 years
old. The oath was taken in presence of the royal notary, of Anton Kieffer,
mayor, of Joseph Marÿ member of the local justice.
JOHANNES MÄY
SENIOR
18 May 1772 Roeschwoog 6E33 #65 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)
Inventory and description of property
left at time of death by : Johannes Mäy senior, burgher of Soufflenheim where he
died January 4th ; in front of the royal notary of Haguenau, in presence of
Anton Kieffer mayor, Johannes Hummel member of the town council. On request of
the two heirs, both of them sons of the deceased wife in first union, Maria Anna
Gotz are: 1) Anton Maÿ, burgher in Soufflenheim 2) Jacob Maÿ deceased, in his
lifetime married to Margretha Kientz, and whose son is the grandchild of
Johannes Maÿ Senior deceased, is Jacob Maÿ, aged 21 1/2 years, represented by
his guardian Michel Götz. (both Anton and Jacob were born from the first wife of
the deceased, Maria Anna Götz) 3)
Michael Maÿ absent, residing in unknown country, in his name as curator Antoni
Kieffer senior, burgher in this place,
4) Maria Anna Maÿ, wife of Anton Kieffer junior burgher of this place.
The text refers the rights of Johannes Daul junior on an inventory passed 1765
September 27, concerning Catharina Daul, widowed, presently remarried to Lorentz
Kieffer son.
ANTOINE
MESSNER
21 September 1772 Roeschwoog 6E33 #65 (Contributed by Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory of property left at time of
death by Antoine Messner (Mössner) in his life a citizen of this place, who died
here on the 26th of May of this year. Leaving as heirs : 1) his widow : Marie
Anne Lehemann, assisted by André Messner, citizen here and the following
children: 2) Michel Messner, aged 20 years, born of the first marriage to
Marguerite Burger. Then: 3) Marie Anne, age 15, 4) Antoine, age 13, 5) Joseph,
age 6, 6) Marguerite, age 3, 7)
Catherine, age 1. All of the present union of the deceased and present widow.
The house of the present couple has been built during the second union. A
marriage contract has been passed on the 22nd November 1756 between Antoine
Messner, widower of Marguerite Burger, and Marie Anne Lehemann, daughter of
André Lehemann and of deceased Catharina Schitt his wife. The contract also
names what the former bride had brought into the union, to protect the rights of
the children by first marriage ; declaration joined by the widower that he took
property at time of his first wife's death of what belonged to him ; the
guardian mentions that on the 18th October 1743 in fact, the rights of two
predeceased children : Catharina and Margaretha, had not been preserved as the
father immediately took possession of their share. [Messner previously
translated as Mössner]
HANS
GEORG KLIPFEL
02 June 1773 6E33 #65
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Hans Georg Klipfel,
postmaster in Soufflenheim where he died
the 6th February 1766, in presence of the royal notary who received the
oath of the heirs, in further assistance of Anton Kieffer, provost, Joseph
Mössner, member of the local justice. The deceased had been married to deceased
Barbara Kämmerling, who died here the 11 April 1773. The couple had no children.
A will in favour of the widow had been passed the 21st January 1766 by the
deceased Hans Georg Klipfel. The heirs on the Klipfel side are 1) Magdalena
Klipfel widow of Joseph Schäfter, burgher of Beinheim in his lifetime, assisted
by Bastian Burger, burgher of Soufflenheim, 2) deceased Frantz Klipfel, burgher
of Beinheim in his lifetime who left four children minor of years named : Jacob,
24 years old, Johannes 18 1/2 years old, Maria Anna 12 1/2 years old, Joseph 9
years old ; these represented by Frantz Anton Kappler their guardian and also by
second guardian : Joseph Pfefferkorn, 3) Maria Eva Klipfel wife of Johannes
Nitzel, burgher of Beinheim, 4) Peter Klipfel burgher of Beinheim, 5) deceased
Salome Klipfel in her lifetime wife of Jacob Schmidt burgher of Riedseltz with
whom she had five children and heirs named : Elisabeth Schmidt wife of Martin
Gutfreund burgher of Beinheim, Anna Maria wife of Simon Meyer burgher of
Oberseebach, Jacob Schmidt, burgher of Oberseebach, Regina Schmidt wife of
Bastian Serner in Riedseltz ; these heirs remind three contracts passed in front
of Notary Dreyer in Fort Louis on 30 08 1767, 06 03 1769, and 04 11 1771, all
sales, then Maria Eva Schmidt wife of Joseph Zoller in Roeschwoog, then deceased
Maria Anna Klipfel wife of deceased Joachim Kappler burgher of Beinheim where
they left two children named Peter Antoni Kappler burgher of Beinheim and Maria
Barbara Kappler, wife of deceased Anton Kappler in Beinheimer, then Maria Anna
Klipfel wife of Johannes Truttmann, burgher of Münchhausen (his second wife) who
left of her marriage two children named : Maria Anna Truttmann and Johannes
Truttmann both minor of years represented by their guardian Peter Klipfel ; the
witness present to this is Ignace Friedmann, senior, burgher of Soufflenheim ;
on Barbara Kämmerling’s side the
heirs are as follow : her children born from her first union of deceased Jacob
Schäffter and named : Joseph Schäffter, burgher in Soufflenheim, Ignace
Schäffter, postmaster and burgher in Soufflenheim.
BARBARA KÄMMERLING
03 June 1773 6E33 #65
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Barbara Kämmerling, widow
of the deceased Hans Georg Klipfel, burgher and postmaster in Soufflenheim,
where she died the 11 April 1773, established in presence of the royal notary,
of Anton Kieffer, provost, and Joseph Mosser, member of the local justice, from
her second marriage to Hans Georg Klipfel deceased were no children born ; from
her 1st marriage to Jacob Schäffter deceased burgher and butcher in Soufflenheim
had been born the following : Joseph Schäffter, burgher and inn landlord in
Soufflenheim, Ignace Schäffter, burgher and postmaster in
Soufflenheim
ANNA MARIA
RENCK
14 June 1773 6E33 #65 [Separation Of
Property]
Inventory and
description of all property possessed by Anna Maria Renck, here, separated in
her property from Hans Michel Lehmann, her former husband; as she has been
authorized to separation of property by Hans Birckel, procurer of the bailiff
under record obtained the 25 May 1773, naming what she had brought into the
union, and what now goes back to each of them, in presence of Hallez, Hatt,
royal notary of Haguenau.
[Anna Maria and Hans Michel are
alive.]
CATHARINA DAUL
WILL
19 July 1773 Roeschwoog 6E33 #65 (Contributed By Mark
Drexler)
Concerning property left by Catharina
Daul, who died on the 1st of July.
Wife of Lorentz Kieffer. Leaving as
heirs : 1) The widower. The Daul heirs (no children). No children from marriage to Lorentz
Kieffer. Marriage contract on the 12 April 1766 between Lorentz Kieffer son of
Lorentz Kieffer and of deceased Magdalena Sensenbrenner, and Catharina Daul
widow of Jean Mey.
Additional research provided the
following information:
WILL OF CATHARINA DAUL 19 July 1773:
In favor of 1) her husband Lorentz Kieffer ; 2) the Daul heirs, her brothers and
sister named : Joseph burgher in Soufflenheim, Maria Anna Daul, wife of Peter
Meyer here ; Lorentz Daul burgher here, Nicolaus Daul, burgher here, Jacob Daul,
resident here ; in regard of various fields etc.. you find the same first names
Daul, plus the widower Lorentz Kieffer
; the house is worth 866 Gulden ; one side Johannes Mey, the weaver, the
other side Johannes Eysen, behind Martin Juden’s heirs, and the Hintergässel, in
front the road to Haguenau. It seems that in the part : debts, money due, the
parents Daul were named Joseph Daul and Anna Dreyer ; an anniversary mass was
funded at time of their death ; there is also reference to the Maÿ side, Anton
Maÿ guardian of deceased Jacob Meÿ’s heirs, according to inheritance of their
grandfather Johannes Meÿ dated 18 March 1772.
LORENTZ KIEFFER AND CATHARINA DAUL
MARRIAGE CONTRACT
12 April 1766 Found in the will of Catharina Daul 19
July 1773. (Contributed by Jann
Wojcik)
Came here to contract marriage :
Lorentz Kieffer, honorable young man, son of respected Lorentz Kieffer, burgher
here and farmer and of deceased Magdalena Sensenbrenner, assisted by his father,
and : Catharina born Daul, widow of deceased Johannes Meÿ, in his lifetime a
burgher here, assisted by Joseph Daul her brother. It has been decided as
follows :
A religious ceremony will take place
as early as possible to confirm this union by the sacrament of
marriage.
The bride brings her husband into
marriage : one half vierzel eight measures and eight shoes, French measure in
district named Langenthal, near Johannes Kieffer and Maria Anna Schitt, upper
part and down on different districts as page 62 of land
record.
One fifth part on one acre two vierzel
ten ruthen in district Ober Röthel, one side Michel Götz, the other side Mathis
Götz and the Obermattenbach waterway, down on the road to Bischwiller, as page
306 of land record ; everything in all property, with only condition that if the
bride dies before the husband, and that no children have been born to them, this
comes back to the bride’s side in inheritance
The bride brings into the marriage her
house, yard, garden and dependences in Soufflenheim one side Johannes Mey the
weaver, second side Johannes Eysen, behind are Martin Juden’s heirs, and for
part the Hintergässel, in front the road to Haguenau ; this house with all
furniture also everything needed for farming ; also two horses, two cows, three
pigs, the poultry, everything estimated to 800 gulden ; one half will belong to
each of them at time of division of property between heirs, with the exception
that if the husband dies before the bride and no children have been born in this
marriage, the whole property will come back to the bride’s
side.
What will be acquired during the union
and from inheritance on each side will be divided in two parts from day of
marriage. What the husband brings into the union and what the bride will receive
from deceased Anna Maria Renck, her deceased daughter from the hands of her
guardian Lorentz Wagner senior, will be common and to be divided, and come to
the last surviving for one half, to the heirs on both sides for the second half.
In presence of : Peter Meyer, the
bride’s brother in law, burgher here, Anton Kieffer, mayor, Michel Elbel, lawyer
in Haguenau, and the notary ; dated 12 April 1766. Signed : Lorentz Kieffer,
Kieffer, mayor, Catharina Daul, Joseph Daul, Peter Meyer, Elbel and Hatt, royal
notary. A will has been written 19 July 1773 by Catharina Daul wife of Lorentz
Kieffer.
ANNA MARIA BECKER
24 July 1773 Roeschwoog 6E33
#65
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Anna Maria Becker, wife of
Hans Georg Kieffer, also deceased in Soufflenheim, she died the 2nd July, the
oath was received by the royal notary of Haguenau, Hatt, in presence of
witnesses Anton Kieffer, provost, Anton Burgert, member of the justice ; the
heirs are the children of the couple named 1) Catharina Kieffer, single, major
of years assisted by Ignaty Fridmann burgher in
Soufflenheim
2) Hans Georg
Kieffer, burgher in Soufflenheim, 3) Anna Maria Kieffer married to Georg
Bildstein, burgher in Schirhofen, present to this, 4) Joseph Kieffer, single,
major of years.
ANNA MARIA
SCHMUCK,
24 July 1773 Roeschwoog 6E33 #65 (Contributed
by Mark Drexler)
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of her death by Anna Maria Schmuck, wife and widow of
deceased Johannes Zinger burgher of Soufflenheim where she died the 7th of April
of this year. In presence of the royal notary, of Anton Kiefer, mayor, and Anton
Burgert counselor of the local justice. The heirs are : 1) Joseph Zinger,
burgher here 2) the children born to deceased Maria Anna Zinger, daughter of the
couple, married to Andres Thomann burgher of this place, and named : Barbara
Thomann, 16 1/2 years old, and Maria Anna aged 14 ; their elected guardian is
Joseph Schmuck, burgher of Soufflenheim, 3) Barbara Zinger married to Joseph
Schlosser, burgher and mason in Soufflenheim, daughter of the deceased couple.
No marriage contract has been passed for this union. A will has been presented
dated the 6th of April 1763, produced by daughter Barbara Zinger. It mentions
that her mother Anna Maria Schmuck, now widowed of Johannes Zinger, assisted at
this time by Michel Strack burgher of Soufflenheim and Johannes Mockers, Joseph
Burger, witnesses to this, in Soufflenheim: promises her house to her daughter
and her son in law, Joseph Schlosser, and all its content, in exclusive
property.
MARIA ANNA HEUSSLER
18 January 1774 Roeschwoog 6E33
#65
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by Maria Anna Heussler, wife of Philipp Kieffer,
burgher and forester in Soufflenheim where she died the 9th of November 1773,
established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Johannes Stiffelmeyer, guardian and
burgher in Soufflenheim for the children of the couple named : Michel 3 years
old and Magdalena 1/2 year old. The oath was received by the royal notary Hatt
in Haguenau in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost, Joseph Schwöhrer, member of
the justice. A marriage contract had been written between Philipp Kieffer,
forester, widower and Maria Anna Heussler, daughter of Hans Michel Heussler and
Anna Maria Stiffelmeyer in Soufflenheim ; this refers to the first wife deceased
Maria Magdalena Brotzi, who died the 09 September 1768 in Soufflenheim, and was
signed by Ignatius Fridmann and Johannes Eisen (no date marriage contract) ; the
first wife’s inventory was made the 09 September 1768.
MARIA ANNA
VÖGELE
11 January 1774 Roeschwoog 6E33 #65 (Contributed
by Mark Drexler)
Inventory and description of the
property left at time of death by Maria Anna Vögele, wife and widow of the
deceased Hans Eisen, in his lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died
25 December ; on request of the following heirs ; established by me royal notary
of Haguenau, who received their oath, in presence of Antoni Kiefer, mayor of
Soufflenheim and of Antoni Burgert, member of the justice council of the same
place. Name of heirs : nine children born of the deceased couple above : 1)
Maria Anna Eisen, wife of Antoni Wasser burgher here present and assisting her
2) Margaretha Eisen, wife of Johannes Kohlhofner burgher here, present and
assisting her 3) Theresia Eisen, single but major of years, assisted by Bastian
Burger, present
4) Andres Eisen, living here 5)
Bernhard Eisen, single aged 24 years 11 months 6) Catharina Eisen, married to
Johann Michel Trommäther, burgher in Eberbach near Niederrödern, but aged 21
years 1/2, well authorized by her husband but also by Joseph Haberkorn, as
guardian 7) Frantz Anton Deisen, 18 1/2 years old 8) Ottilia Emerentina aged 14
1/2 9) Ignatius aged 11 1/2, for all the minor children, Joseph Haberkorn has
been elected as guardian, present here and assisting them.
HEINRICH
SCHWARTZ
14 January 1774 Roeschwoog 6E33 #65 (Contributed
by Rosa Raiman)
Inventory and description also
division of all property also debts active and passive, without any exception,
left at time of death by the deceased honorable Henrich Schwartz junior, in his
lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim where he died about three years ago, this
inventory made on request of Barbara Schmuck, his widow, assisted by Andres
Messner, burgher of this place, and with assistance of the honorable Dominic
Lehemann, burgher also here, as guardian elected by the local justice here, in
further attendance of the undersigned royal notary of Haguenau, who wrote down
the present document, after the regular oath had been presented by the widow and
in presence of witnesses : Antoni Kiefer, mayor of this place, Niclaus Daul,
justice member here, passed in Soufflenheim the 14 January 1774. List Of Heirs:
The deceased has left as his heirs from his marriage to the widow four children
named: 1) Maria Anna aged 9 1/2 years, 2) Magdalena aged 5 1/2 years, 3)
Johannes, 4) Joseph, the two last have died shortly after their father so that
Dominic Lehmann stands as guardian for the four heirs.
LORENTZ WAGNER
12 January 1774 6E33 #65
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Lorentz Wagner senior,
burgher and farmer in Soufflenheim where he died 19 December 1773, and by his
deceased second wife Margaretha Muntzinger who died here the 29 November 1773,
established in presence of Anton Kiefer, provost in Soufflenheim, Andres Mössner
and Michel Strack, members of the local justice, in front of the royal notary
who received the oath of heirs as follow : 1) Lorentz Wagner, burgher in
Soufflenheim, son born of the 1st marriage of the deceased to Catharina
Stickelreysser, deceased, 2) Richardis Wagner, married to Niclaus Daul, burgher
in Soufflenheim, 3) Bernharda Wagner, wife of Ignace Schäffter burgher and
postmaster in Soufflenheim (numbers 2 and 3 are children born to deceased
Margaretha Muntzinger, second wife deceased. A will had been established in by Lorentz Wagner in favour of
Margaretha Muntzinger.
MATHIS
LEHEMANN
01 March 1774 Roeschwoog 6E33 #65 (Contributed
by Mark Drexler)
Inventory and description of property
left at time of death by Mathis Lehemann, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died
09 February this year, established on request of Maria Anna Daul, his widow in
second marriage, assisted by Andres Messner, burgher of Soufflenheim, and on
request of the other heirs named, listed by the royal notary of Haguenau who
received their oath, in presence of Antoni Kiefer mayor of Soufflenheim, and of
Joseph Schwöhrer member of the local justice. List of heirs : children in first
and second marriage 1) Margaretha Lehemann, married to Joseph Oestreicher
burgher here 2) Joseph Lehemann, single but major of years 3) Catharina Lehemann
married to Lorentz Kiefer son of Peter, burgher here these three born of
deceased Margaretha Haasser in first union 4) Ignatius Lehemann aged 14 1/2 5) Maria Anna aged 11 years 3 months 6)
Richardis, aged 7 years, all these three born of the deceased and widow, and
assisted by Lorentz Kieffer, as guardian, but in consideration of the fact that
his wife is one of the heirs, a second guardian, Jacob Lehmann, burgher here,
has been named for them.
MATHIS LEHMANN AND MARIA ANNA DAUL
MARRIAGE CONTRACT
01 July 1758. Found in the inventory
of Mathis Lehmann: 01 March 1774. (Contributed by Mark
Drexler)
Compares [came] the honest Mathis
Lehmann, burgher and widower of deceased Margaretha Haasser on one side, as
husband, and the honest Maria Anna Daul, daughter of honest Johann Carl Daul
burgher of Soufflenheim and of deceased Anna Schnur ; assisted by Johannes
Endres, burgher and guardian of the bride. The conditions agreed on are 1) the
religious marriage will take place as soon as possible ; then Mathis Lehmann
promises to his new wife a place and barn in his farm, where he intends to buy a
house for her as personal property, one side is Sebastian Stoll, in front the
husband himself, also the main road, behind the district Pfähl, this future
house will have all rights to the common well and fountain, plus 1/4 of the
stable, crops, hay of the farm. On his side the father of the bride brings a sum
of 50 Gulden in property to the husband. In case they would die with no children
born in this union, the children of first union of Mathis Lehmann will have
benefit of what he here brings into the union. In case of death of both sides,
the property will be divided as follows: 1/2 to the husband, 1/3 to the bride.
1st July 1758.
JOHANNES
DANGEL
03 March 1774 6E33 #65
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Johannes Dangel, burgher of
Soufflenheim where he died the 08 February of this year, established in front of
the royal notary who received the oath, in assistance of Anton Kieffer, provost
in Soufflenheim and Joseph Mosser member of the local justice, on request of
heirs ; children born of his marriage to deceased Richardis Schäffter and named
: 1) Richardis Dangel, married to Anton Daul, 2) Johannes Dangel, 21 years old,
3) Jacob Dangel, 15 years old, the minor children represented by Andre Müller
junior, their guardian.
OTILLIA
METZLER
04 March 1774 6E33
#65 (Contributed By
Kathleen O'Farrell)
Inventory and
description also division of complete property left at time of death, also debts
active and passive, by deceased honorable Ottilia Metzler, widow of the deceased
Johannes Beck, in his lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died the 2nd
February of this year, which description and division have been made on request
of the heirs named hereafter, written by me royal notary of the district of
Haguenau, made faithfully after recalling prior conventions to the present
owners of the farm, and presentation of oath made by heirs that nothing will be
omitted or concealed, passed in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost of this
place, of Niclaus Daul member of the local justice, and of the estimators
requested to this, in Soufflenheim the 4th March 1774.
List of heirs : The
deceased has left as heirs the children born to her and to her named deceased
husband : 1) Catharina Beck wife of honorable Johannes Götz burgher here
authorized by him present here, 2) Maria Anna Beck aged 15 years, represented as
minor of years by her guardian honorable Frantz Eck, burgher here, present to
this
WENDEL GÖTZ
04 May 1774 6E33 #65
Inventory of all
property left at time of death by Wendel Götz, burgher of Soufflenheim who died
here the 12 March 1774, established in front of the royal notary, of Anton
Kieffer, provost of Soufflenheim, and Joseph Mosser, member of the local
justice, on request of the children born to his deceased wife Eva Schnur and
named : 1) Mathis Goetz junior 2) Joseph Goetz, 3) Johannes Goetz, 4) Magdalena
Goetz, single, major of years, 5) Anna Maria Goetz, wife of Thomas Lehemann, 6)
Catharina Goetz, wife of Peter Geiger ; the guardian named to Magdalena Goetz is
Michel Goetz senior.
ANTON
HAASSER
05 May 1774 6E33 #65
Inventory of all
property left at time of death by Anton Haasser, burgher of Soufflenheim where
he died this 27 March 1774, established on request of the widow : Magdalena
Adam, assisted by Andres Messner, burgher of Soufflenheim, and of Johannes
Haasser, burgher and guardian named to the children minor of years named :
Margareta, 6 1/2 years old, Anton, 1 year old, and posthumous child. In presence of Anton
Kieffer, provost, Johannes Mosser, member of the local justice, in front of the
royal notary of Haguenau.
GEORG
SEILER
06 May 1774 6E33 #65
Inventory of all
property left at time of death by Georg Seiler, burgher of Soufflenheim who died
here 19 February 1772, established in front of the royal notary, in presence of
Anton Kieffer, provost of Soufflenheim and Joseph Mössner, member of the local
justice, on request of heirs : born of the first marriage of the deceased to
deceased Francisca Jenn, and named : 1) Margaretha Seiler, married to Joseph
Mössner, burgher of Soufflenheim (but both of them absent to this, residing in a
foreign country) so represented by Peter Albrecht, curator of the absent
Margaretha, 2) Francisca Seiler,
wife of Bernhart Burghard, burgher in Soufflenheim. [This may be the earliest
mention of a couple residing in a foreign country – perhaps one of the earliest
emigrants to the United States or Russia?]
BONIFACIUS
OEHLSCHLÄGER
07 May 1774 6E33 #65
Inventory of all
property left at time of death by the deceased Bonifacius Oehlschläger, burgher
in Soufflenheim who died here the 10 April, established in presence of the royal
notary of Soufflenheim, in further assistance of Anton Kieffer, provost and
Joseph Mosser, member of the local justice, on request of 1) the widow,
Catharina Denner, assisted by Michel Strack, burgher in Soufflenheim, and 2) of
their daughter Barbara Oehlschläger, wife of Frantz Joseph Arnold, but minor of
years (22 years 3 months) so also represented by a guardian, Michel Götz in
Soufflenheim.
MARGARETHA
STICKELREISSER
18 May 1774
Roeschwoog 6E33 #65
Inventory of all
property left at time of her death by Margaretha Stickelreisser, wife and widow
of the deceased Michel Burgert, in his life a burgher in Soufflenheim, where she
died 10 weeks ago, established by the royal notary who received the oath, in
further assistance of Anton Kieffer, provost and Joseph Messner, member of the
local justice, on request of the children and heirs named here : 1) Magdalena
Burgert, wife of Joseph Elchinger in Soufflenheim , 2) Anton Burgert, burgher
and horse smith in Soufflenheim, 3) Joseph Burgert, burgher and tiler in
Soufflenheim, 4) Ignatius Burgert, 18 years old, single and represented by his
guardian Anton Burger, wheat miller here in Soufflenheim.
LORENTZ JÄG
20 May 1774 Roeschwoog 6E33 #65 (Contributed by Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by Lorentz Jäg, burgher of Soufflenheim where he
died the 1st March ; established on request of 1) Maria Anna Jud, widow,
assisted by Lorentz Sensenbrenner, burgher here and 2) Frantz Joseph Jäg,
burgher and guardian of the children left to this couple : Lorentz, 23 years 3
months old, Maria Anna, 18 years 3 months old, Catharina, 13 years old, Frantz
Anton, 11 years old, Ignatius 1 year 2 months old. The oath was taken in
presence of the royal notary, of Anton Kiefer, mayor, Michel Strack, member of
the justice here.
The following 35 Soufflenheim
inventory records are from 6E33 Bundle 66 and cover the years 1775-1778. They
are the entire contents of this bundle.
MAGDALENA
DECKER
01 January 1775 Roeschwoog 6E33
#66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Magdalena Decker,
wife of Joseph Hebel, Invalid in Soufflenheim where she died two years ago,
established on request of the widower and of the children and heirs ; the
inventory was written by the royal notary of Haguenau in further assistance of
Ignatz Berger and Johann Ignatz Scheck, scribes, present to the oath, the heirs
are the three children of the couple :1) Magdalena Hebel, major of years but
incapable, her guardian Joseph Wasser, burgher of Soufflenheim, 2) Maria Anna
Hebel, single and major, compares for herself, 3) Anna Maria Hebel, widow of
deceased Jacob Käppler, in his lifetime resident in Strasbourg, assisted by
Frantz Xaver Hallez, lawyer.
MICHEL
HEUSSLER
20 February
1775
Roeschwoog 6E33
#66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Johann Michel Heussler,
burgher in Soufflenheim, where he died the 2nd May 1774, established on request
of : Maria Anna Stiffelmeyer, his widow, assisted by Jacob Thiri, burgher in
Soufflenheim, in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau who received her oath,
of Anton Kieffer, provost, and Philipp Kieffer, burgher in Soufflenheim, further
heirs are the two children of the couple : 1) deceased Maria Anna Heussler, wife
of Philipp Kieffer, burgher in Soufflenheim, now a widower, and their two
children, Michel, 4 years 3 months, and Magdalena, 2 years 1/2 months old,
represented by their guardian Johann Stiffelmeyer and their father, 2) Barbara
Heussler, wife of Jacob Lehemann junior, burgher in Soufflenheim.
A marriage contract
has been passed by daughter Barbara in 1773 the 09 February, to Jacob Lehmann,
son of Jacob Lehmann burgher in Soufflenheim and of Barbara Schoen, to Barbara,
daughter of Johann Michel Heussler, burgher and shoe mender in Soufflenheim and
of Maria Anna Stiffelmeyer, in front of notary Hallez, in presence of Jacob
Lehmann, Philipp Kieffer, Johann Mocker and Kieffer,
provost.
The Heussler farm
goes to Jacob Lehmann and wife.
ADAM
WAGNER
21 February 1775
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Adam Wagner, burgher in
Soufflenheim where he died 14 November 1774, established in front of the royal
notary of Haguenau who received the oath of heirs, in further assistance of
Anton Kieffer, provost, Frantz Xaver Hallez, lawyer in Haguenau, these heirs
being the children of the deceased and of deceased Margaretha Uhlrich and named
: Catharina, wife of Georg Adam Ludwig burgher in Soufflenheim, Magdalena,
single, major of years, assisted by Johannes Stiffelmeyer of Soufflenheim, Anna
Maria, wife of Jacob Becker burgher in Soufflenheim, deceased Margaretha wife of
Joseph Mosser burgher and member of the justice in Soufflenheim and their son
Frantz Joseph aged 9 1/2, Johannes Wagner burgher in Soufflenheim who receives
the farm, and Joseph Wagner, burgher in Soufflenheim.
ANNA MARIA KIEFFER
24 February 1775 Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by Anna Maria Kieffer who died
here February 16, wife and widow of deceased Johannes Biff in his lifetime a
burgher of Soufflenheim; in front of the royal notary, oath taken in presence of
Anton Kieffer, mayor, François Xavier Hallez lawyer in Haguenau ; on request of
1) Maria Eva Biff, wife of Lorentz Sensenbrenner (married by contract 1763 May
21st and received the house) 2) Jacob residing for a long time in unknown
country whose curator is Lorentz Oestreicher, burgher here 3) Anton single and
major of years 4) Maria Anna, single and 24 years old, assisted by Lorentz
Oestreicher.
RICHARDIS
WAGNER
22 February 1775
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Richardis Wagner, wife of
Nicolaus Daul, burgher farmer in Soufflenheim where she died 04 January 1775,
requested by the widower and by Lorentz Wagner burgher in Soufflenheim and
guardian of the children and heirs which follow, in assistance of the royal
notary who received the oath, of Anton Kieffer provost and Anton Burgert member
of the local justice ; the children are : Bernharda, aged 8 years 10 months,
Nicolaus 3 years 5 months, Michel 1 year 5 months.
MARGARETHA
HAASSER
25 February 1775
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Margaretha Haasser, wife of
Jacob Freyburger, in Soufflenheim, where she died 1 year and 1/2 ago,
established on request of the widower and of the following children, in presence
of the royal notary of Haguenau who received their oath, of Anton Kieffer,
provost, and Michel Schrack, member of the local justice ; the children and
heirs are : Joseph, single, major of years, Michel, major of years, under the
royal regiment Royal Bavière, whose curator is Jacob Wilhelm, burgher in
Soufflenheim, Jacob, single and major of years, Ursula, major of years, her
curator being Frantz Xaver Hallez, lawyer in Haguenau, and Urban, aged 18 years,
whose guardian is Jacob Wilhelm in Soufflenheim.
CATHERINE
BROSCHI
20 April 1775 Roeschwoog 6E33 #66 (Contributed
by Rosa Raiman)
Inventory of property
left at time of her death by Catherine Broschi, who died 9 weeks ago, wife of Joseph Mössner the smaller 'des
Kleinen", citizen in Soufflenheim she leaves as her heirs : 1) The widower. The
guardian of their children, Hans Georg Herth, representing them namely : 2)
Michel Messner, age 10 years 3) Marguerite Messner, age 7 4) John Messner, died
8 days ago. Property: house in Soufflenheim, one side is Jacob Messner's garden,
and Joseph Messner's senior property, value : 250 gulden, as from land record
page 277a. This house has been restored during the union. The oath was presented
to the royal notary signed Hatt, in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost, and
Niclaus Daul, member of the justice of Soufflenheim.
JOSEPH
SCHITT
05 October 1775
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Joseph Schitt, burgher of
Soufflenheim where he died in year 1775 the 14th May, established on request of
Margaretha Daul, widow in second marriage, in presence of Andres Muller, senior,
burgher in Soufflenheim, in assistance of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Anton
Kieffer, provost, and Joseph Schwöhrer, member of the local justice ; the heirs
are from first and second marriage as named : Jacob aged 23 years, born of the
deceased Eva Schäffter, wife in first union, and whose guardian is Anton
Schäfter burgher in Soufflenheim, from second union : Maria Anna 19 years old, Margaretha 15
years and 9 months old, whose guardian is Frantz Joseph Jäg burgher in
Soufflenheim.
JOSEPH
HEITZ
06 October 1775
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Joseph Heitz, burgher in
Soufflenheim where he died the 30 August, established on the request of
Margaretha Haberkorn, widow, assisted by Johannes Hummel member of the local
justice, the children and heirs being those named below, in presence of the
royal notary of Haguenau who received their oath, of Anton Kieffer, provost,
Joseph Schwöhrer, member of the local justice ; children and heirs are : Maria
Anna, wife of Michel Schitt, burgher in Soufflenheim ; Margaretha, wife of
Joseph Kieffer, burgher and Soufflenheim ; and Richardis, aged 17 1/2 whose
guardian is Michel Heitz.
CATHARINA
MÜLLER
25 November 1775
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Catharina Müller, wife of
Benedict Schreiber, burgher in Soufflenheim, established on request of the
widower, and of the children from first and second marriage : Maria Anna
Friedmann, wife of Joseph Vogel burgher in Soufflenheim, born of marriage to
deceased Johann Georg Friedmann, first husband ; Anton Schreiber, single, born
from the second marriage ; in assistance of the royal notary who received the
oath, of Anton Kieffer provost, of Niclaus Daul, member of the local
justice.
MATHIAS
KIEFFER
21 March 1776 Roeschwoog 6E33
#66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Mathis Kieffer, burgher in
Soufflenheim, where he died the 30 January same year, established on the request
of 1) Anna Maria Zäpfler, his widow assisted by Stephan Zettwoch, burgher of
Soufflenheim and of the following heirs, brothers and sisters of the deceased as
the couple had no children :1) Lorentz Kieffer junior burgher in Soufflenheim,
2) Barbara Kieffer married to deceased Jacob Müller burgher of Soufflenheim, 3)
deceased Suzanne Kieffer, in her lifetime married to Antoni Ernewein, present
here in name of their three children, Joseph Ernewein 22 years old, Antoni
Ernewein 20 years old, and Michel Ernewein 12 years old. The oath was presented
to the royal notary in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost, Mathis Höhn, member
of the justice, burgher of Soufflenheim and Joseph Kieffer, guardian, burgher in
Soufflenheim, also assisted by Ignace Fridmann senior burgher of Soufflenheim
and landlord of inn “The Eagle”. A marriage contract not described here
but passed in private had been established on January 27th in year 1759. The
terms are not given.
GEORG
MÄDER
22 March 1776
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Georg Mäder,
burgher and linen weaver in Soufflenheim where he died 06 December 1775,
established on request of Catharina Gottgeb, widow in second marriage, assisted
by Michel Gottgeb, burgher in Soufflenheim, her father ; the royal notary
received the oath of the heirs, in assistance of Anton Kieffer provost, Georg
Adam Ludwig, member of the local justice ; children and heirs are : Joseph, aged
10 years 9 months, born of first union of deceased to Maria Anna Billy ;
Margaretha, 4 years old, Maria Anna 1 year old, from second union, their
guardian is Bastian Stoll.
MARGARETHA
WAGNER
22 March 1776 Roeschwoog 6E33 #66 (Contributed By Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by the deceased Margaretha Wagner, wife in her
life of Peter Wernert, burgher and shoe mender in Soufflenheim where she died
the 2nd January ; established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Michel Wagner
burgher here as guardian of the following children : Peter aged 20 years 9
months, Sebastien 18 years 2 months, Joseph 14 years, Michel 11 1/2 years old ;
after the oath was taken the present was established by the royal notary of
Haguenau with further assistance of Anton Kieffer, mayor, Georg Adam Ludwig,
member of the local justice.
GERTRUDE
SCHOPPF
23 March Roeschwoog 6E33 #66 (Contributed
by Rosa Raiman)
Inventory and description of property
left at time of death by Gertrude Schopp, wife of Michel Buchmüller junior,
living in Soufflenheim, mason by profession, she died the 6th of March this year
; on request of the widower and further of Joseph Müller burgher of this place
as guardian of the only child born to the couple named Maria Anna and aged 1
year 3 months. The oath was received by the royal notary of Haguenau in presence
of Antoni Kieffer, mayor of Soufflenheim, and of Joseph Schäfter, member of the
local justice.
FERDINAND
UHLRICH
21 August 1776
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of all property left at
time of death by Ferdinand Uhlrich, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died the
5th May, established on request of : Anna Maria André, widow, assisted by Mathis
Höhn, burgher in Soufflenheim, in assistance of the royal notary of Haguenau who
received the oath, of Anton Kieffer, provost and Andres Messner, member of the
local justice : from first marriage no children were born. The heirs are the
brothers and sisters of the deceased named : Frantz Uhlrich, burgher in
Steckenthal on Rhine, in the Wiehlerthal district ; Anna Maria Uhlrich, single,
same domiciled in Steckenthal, her guardian is Jacob Thiery burgher in
Soufflenheim ; Catharina Uhlrich, single, not present to this, her guardian is
Anton Ernewein burgher in Soufflenheim ; finally deceased Joseph Uhrlich who
died in Obendorf, Wielerthal district and father of : Eva Uhlrich 18 years old,
with guardian Anton Ernewein.
ANNA MARIA
WEICK
10 May 1777
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Anna Maria Weick,
wife and widow of deceased Conrad Brotschi, in his lifetime burgher of
Soufflenheim where she died the 24th March, established by the royal notary of
Haguenau who received the oath with assistance of Anton Kieffer, provost, and
Ignace Friedman senior, member of the justice ; the heirs are Maria Anna
Brotschi, wife of Michel May burgher in Soufflenheim, deceased Catharina
Brotschi wife of Joseph Messner the smaller burgher in Soufflenheim and their
two children Michel Messner 12 years old, Margaretha Messner 8 years 9 months
old, their guardian being Georg Herth in Soufflenheim ; deceased Magdalena
Brotschi, wife of Philipp Kieffer burgher in Soufflenheim in first union and their two children :
Philipp Kieffer 12 years old, Maria Anna Kieffer 10 years old, with guardian
Michel May in Soufflenheim ; Joseph Brotschi burgher in Soufflenheim. A will had
been written the 1st March 1777 by the deceased in assistance of Jacob Daul,
farmer ; Michel Böhler, junior, carpenter ; Andres Eichen, woodcutter ; Michel
Götz, potter, Peter Geiger, glazier, Hans Adam Burger, oil miller, Johannes Meÿ,
linen weaver.
MARIA ANNA
KÖHLHOFNER
19 March 1777 Roeschwoog 6E33 #66 (Contributed
by Rosa Raiman)
Inventory and description of property
owned by Maria Anna Kohlhofner, wife of Michel Böhler, burgher of Soufflenheim,
alive and comparing [coming] here, assisted by Michael Barth, procurer of
justice here, representing that she has obtained in justice a separation of her
property and her husband’s property in date : 17 December 1776, and was also
authorized to renounce to any community with her husband, that the final justice
decision authorized her to take back all she had brought into the union, by
marriage contract of by personal property. She here asks that all she owns is
now described here, as well as all she renounces to. In presence of Ignace Beyer
and Johann Ignatius Schick, here.
BARBARA
ZETTWOCH
22 January 1777 Roeschwoog 6E33 #66 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of her death by Barbara Zettwoch, wife of Hans Georg Hört,
burgher and potter in Soufflenheim, where she died the 19th December past year.
Oath was taken in presence of the notary, of Anton Kiefer, mayor, and Mathis
Höhn member of the local justice council of Soufflenheim. The heirs are : the
children born in first union of the deceased and named : 1) Eve Marÿ wife of
Peter Metzler, burgher of this place 2) Michel Marÿ aged 14, 3) Philipp Jacob
Marÿ aged 11, all born of deceased Jacob Marÿ their father and first husband of
Barbara Zettwoch, the elected guardian of the minor children is Joseph Mössner,
“der kleine” burgher of Soufflenheim, 4) Barbara Hört 9 years old, daughter born
in second union of the deceased and of her widower, her elected guardian is
Joseph Mössner. A marriage contract has been passed 1766 7th May between Hans
Georg Hört, native of Bergzabern, son of deceased Oswald Herth and Margaretha
Hamberger, and Barbara Zettwoch, widowed Marÿ.
IGNATZ HAASSER
03 May
1777 Roeschwoog 6E33
#66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Ignatz Haaser, burgher in
Soufflenheim where he died the 18 February, established on request of Margaretha
Avelin, his widow, assisted by Lorentz Kieffer son of Peter, burgher in
Soufflenheim, and on request of Joseph Adam burgher in Soufflenheim guardian of
the children ; the oath was received by the royal notary of Haguenau in
assistance of Anton Kieffer provost and Georg Adam Ludwig, member of the local
justice. The children and heirs are : Mathis, 10 years 2 months old, Maria Anna,
7 years 9 months old, Maria Anna, 7 years old, Magdalena, 7 years old,
Margaretha, 10 months old.
09 June
1777 Roeschwoog 6E33 #66 (Contributed by Brian
Smith)
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by Antoni Voegele, burgher in
Soufflenheim where he died May 8th, on request of 1) Maria Anna Fritz, his widow
assisted by Joseph Messner burgher here, 2) Michel Vögele, burgher here, 3)
Antoni Vögele, single, major of years, 4) Maria Anna Vögele, wife of Michel
Messner burgher here, 5) Peter Eck as guardian of Friedrich Vögele, 21 years
old, Barbara Vögele 19, and Joseph aged 17. In presence of Anton Kieffer, mayor,
Andres Messner, member of the justice council here, in front of the royal notary
of Haguenau.
ANTON
GÖTZ
28 July 1777
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Anton Götz who died in
Soufflenheim the 29 May of this year, established on request of 1) Margaretha
Strub, his widow assisted by Lorentz Sensenbrenner, burgher in Soufflenheim and
2) Johannes Schmitt burgher and butcher in Soufflenheim, as guardian of the
children minor of years : Anton Götz, 18 years old, absent, Margaretha Götz
married to Joseph Wasser, Barbara Götz married to Anton Schäffer, burgher in
Soufflenheim ; the oath was presented to the royal notary in presence of Anton
Kieffer, provost, Joseph Schäffter, member of the local
justice.
JACOB
STICKELREYSSER
10 June
1777 Roeschwoog 6E33
#66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Jacob Stickelreysser,
single, burgher in Soufflenheim where he died in year 1775 the 5th of April,
established in front of the royal notary of Haguenau ; the heirs are : Barbara
Stickelreysser, wife of Lorentz Sensenbrenner burgher of Soufflenheim, and
brother ; Margaretha Stickelreysser, deceased, whose children are Anton Burger,
Joseph Burger and Ignatz Burger ; deceased Anna Stickelreysser married to Michel
Gutmann, whose children are : Philipp Gutmann, Anna Gutmann wife of Frantz
Joseph Jäck, Magdalena Gutmann wife of Joseph Jung burgher in Littenheim, Joseph
Stickelreysser deceased burgher in Soufflenheim whose children are : Barbara
Stickelreysser, 18 years old, Johann Georg Stickelreysser, 15 years old, Anton
Styickelreysser, 8 years old, their guardian being Joseph
Burger.
[spouse not
named]
EVA
HASSER
07 July 1777
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Eva Hasser wife of Bernhard
Leppert, burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died the 27th May, established on
request of the widower, and of Lorentz Kieffer, guardian of the following
children : Hans Michel Leppert 10 years old, Margaretha Leppert, 7 years old,
Maria Magdalena Leppert, 2 years old, in front of the royal notary of Haguenau,
of Anton Kieffer provost and Mathias Höhn member of the local justice in
Soufflenheim.
BARBARA
GRESS
18 August 1777
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Barbara Gress, wife and
widow of Dominic Sensenbrenner in Soufflenheim, where she died the 6th August of
this year, established on request of Lorentz Sensenbrenner, burgher in
Soufflenheim, as guardian of the children minor of years ; in presence of the
royal notary of Haguenau who received the oath, of Anton Kieffer provost and
Mathias Höhn member of the local justice ; the children are : Barbara
Sensenbrenner aged 17, Magdalena Sensenbrenner aged 14 1/2 years ; Joseph
Sensenbrenner aged 11 1/2, Johannes Sensenbrenner aged 8
years.
ADAM
PAPINGER
24 December
1777 Roeschwoog 6E33
#66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Adam Papinger, who died
here 22 years ago, and of Christina
Mühlbacher his wife who died 17 years ago, in Soufflenheim, established on
request of their heirs : Michel Papinger, burgher in Soufflenheim, Martin
Papinger, burgher in Soufflenheim, Ursula Papinger, who left 9 years ago, absent
to this, married, her curator named is Frantz Eck burgher in Soufflenheim ;
Barbara Papinger married to Johannes Hutat, she died five weeks ago, without
children from this union, all brothers and sisters of Adam
Papinger.
MARGARETHA
WILHELM
06 February 1778
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66 (Contributed By
Kathleen O'Farrell)
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by Margaretha Wilhelm, in her
lifetime wife of Hans Michel Buchmüller, burgher in Soufflenheim ; in year 1778.
Inventory and description of property left by the deceased Margaretha Wilhelm,
in her lifetime married to Hans Michel Buchmüller, burgher here, where she died
the 10th December, established on request of : Hans Michel Buchmüller, the
widower, and of the following heirs named ; this has all been established
without any exception in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, in the
province of Alsace, in further assistance of Antoni Kieffer, provost, of Joseph
Schäfter member of the justice here, and the evaluators in the house of the
deceased.
NAMES OF HEIRS
1) Catharina
Buchmüller, single major of years living in Strasbourg as servant, in her name
compare Andres Messner burgher and member of the justice here 2) Hans Michel
Buchmüller, burgher here for his rights 3) Maria Anna Buchmüller, single major
of years here present for her rights personally
4) Frantz Joseph
Buchmüller, resident of Strasbourg, present here personally 5) Paul Buchmüller,
aged 20 years, in his name Anton Mössner burgher here and guardian who promises
to care the best for the right of his guardian’s son and 6) Margaretha
Buchmüller, aged 16, in her name the same guardian as above with same promise.
All of them born in the marriage.
Before the inventory
is started, it has been asked if some notary piece of any king, marriage
contract, will, donation, has been passed that would be taken into consideration
for this inventory of succession ; it has been answered that a marriage contract
took place as follows : In name of the holy Trinity, God the father, Son and
Holy Spirit Amen. Is brought to knowledge of all with this present document that
in regard of their mutual love, for praise of God, and to show their willingness
to enter into honest, faithful union: the right honorable young man Hans Michel
Buchmüller, his profession a mason, native of Ofendorf, as bridegroom, and on
the other side the right honorable young girl Margaretha Wilhelm, daughter of
deceased Peter Wilhelm as bride ; who have decided on the following articles of
their marriage contract and :
1) the house of the
father’s bride including house, farming place, barn, garden, inherited from her
mother Catharina Wolf and valued bride’s guardian, Anton Schitt, has produced a
value of 400 gulden, according to the inventory, in money of Strasbourg, to be
paid to the new young married, the other condition was that this sum was to be
paid by widower at this time to each child one after the other, and the mother
had the right to reside there her lifelong, this house is in the village of
Soufflenheim, one side Hans Leberling, other side Lorentz Jäck, behind is
Lorentz Jäck, in front the common property, in case the new married man would
live longer than his bride, he would keep the right to live in this house, if he
would prefer to receive money and not this condition, he could ask to be repaid
for the amount he will have given on these 400 gulden.
2) it has been agreed
that if the husband decides to sell the house, he would be obliged to give it
back to the heirs, so that this house does not come into other hands, out of the
family. This point has been specifically undersigned by the two young new
married persons, by the bride’s mother, the provost of Soufflenheim and
witnesses ; in Soufflenheim 19 January 1745, undersigned Hans Michel Buchmüller,
Anton Schitt, Johann Baptist Rinck schoolteacher here, Philipp Kieffer, provost,
Andres Voegele, member of the justice, Michel Kehlhoffer member of the justice
and Carl Siegbert Buchmüller, the new husband’s guardian, then Catharina Wolf,
Martin Jundt, Jacob Mössner, Margaretha Wilhelm, Joseph Daul, member of the
justice on the other side.
In front of the royal
notary in Haguenau came Hans Michel Buchmüller, now resident in Soufflenheim,
named the new husband in previous marriage contract, brings forth the present
contract established between him and Margaretha Wilhelm his wife and asks that
this document would be registered in the notary study and would be in necessary
time produced to the heirs there will be, concerning conditions to divide the
property at that time ; this made by Friederich Marx and Johann Daniel Lopstein,
lawyer present to this, in Haguenau the 6th February 1745 ; signed Hans Michel
Buchmüller, Lobstein, witness, Marx, witness, Wolff, notary. The record passed
under private conditions has so been officialized here in our notary documents
and will be totally applied in due time ; passed Haguenau with royal notary seal
in date 17 December 1745 and undersigned. Arnold, royal
notary.
EVA BUF
05 February 1778 Roeschwoog 6E33
#66
Inventory and description of property
left at time of death by Eva Buf, wife of Lorentz Sensenbrenner burgher of
Soufflenheim, where she died about two months ago, established on request of the
widower and of Joseph Kieffer, burgher here as guardian of the heirs, minor of
years, in front of the royal notary of Haguenau, who received the oath, of
Antoni Kieffer, mayor, of Mathis Hohn, member of the local justice of
Soufflenheim. List of heirs : The widower and his deceased wife leave two
children from their union 1) Lorentz Sensenbrenner, aged 10, 2) Jacob Sensenbrenner, aged 8 years
their guardian as before. A marriage contract had been passed in year 1763 31st
May.
MARIA
MESSNER
16 May 1778 Roeschwoog 6E33 #66 (Contributed by Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by Maria Messner who died two
months ago, on request of : 1) Peter Burckert, widower, burgher here, 2) Joseph
Messner burgher and guardian of the children minor of years, in front of the
royal notary of Haguenau the oath was taken in presence of Anton Kieffer mayor,
Georg Adam Ludwig member of the town council. List of the six children is :
Barbara Burckert 19 years old, Marianna 17, Peter 13, Johannes 10, Joseph 8,
Catharina 4.
MAGDALENA
WILHAMMER
20 August 1778 Roeschwoog 6E33 #66 (Contributed
by Rosa Raiman)
Inventory and description of property
left at time of death by Magdalena Willhammer, wife of Johannes Thomas, burgher
here in Soufflenheim, where she died the 14 June this year, established on
request of the widower Johannes Thomas and of Anton Mössner as guardian of the
heirs named later ; the oath was taken in front of the royal notary of Haguenau,
in presence of Antoni Kieffer, mayor of Soufflenheim, and of Andres Mössner,
member of the local justice. List of heirs : children of the couple 1) Maria
Anna Thomas aged 7 years 2) Magdalena Thomas, aged 4 years 3) Johann Michael
Thomas aged 2 years A marriage contract had been passed : in year 1769 22nd
April in Soufflenheim.
JOHANNES THOMAS AND MAGDALENA
WILLHAMMER MARRIAGE CONTRACT
22 April 1769 Found in the inventory of Magdalena
Willhammer 20 August 1778. (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)
Came in front of the notary to
contract marriage : Johannes Thomas, burgher and widower of the deceased
Catharina Brucker ; and Magdalena Willhammer daughter of deceased Sebastian
Wilhammer and of Anna Hoffer ; they decided : 1) a marriage before a priest will
take place as soon as possible ; 2) the place of the bride in the house will be
in the kitchen and living room until her death ; also place for her in the barn
for crops, in the stable for cattle, her cow and pigs ; in case the bride
remarries after the death of her husband, she loses all rights in question. 3)
the husband brings 18 Gulden to the bride 4) the bride brings a sum of 60 Gulden
5 s into the union in money. Passed in front of the royal notary of Haguenau, in
presence of the provost, and witnesses ; signs : Anton Daul witness, Johann
Mercker, witness, Kieffer, provost, Striffler, and Christmann Hatt,
notaries
BARBARA
MÜHLHAUSER
21 August 1778 Roeschwoog 6E33
#66
Barbara Mühlhauser,
married to Jacob Pfefferkorn, burgher in Soufflenheim, she died 8 weeks ago
leaving one child : Joseph Pfefferkorn, 10 weeks old, his guardian named is :
Adam Schäffter, burgher in Soufflenheim. The inventory was established by the
royal notary of Soufflenheim in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost and Joseph
Schäffter, member of the local justice.
A marriage contract
had been passed in Soufflenheim 1775 the 07 January between Jacob Pfefferkorn,
widower of Catharina Hartnagel, and Barbara Mühlhauser, daughter of deceased
Stephan Mühlhauser and Magdalena Becker ; the guardian of the bride is Anton
Becker, burgher and master tailor in Soufflenheim. The witnesses to the marriage
of Jacob Pfefferkorn and Barbara
Mühlhauser were : Andres Thomen, Joseph Pfefferkorn, Anton Lepert, guardian,
Johannes Mocker, Kieffer, provost.
JOSEPH
OESTREICHER
22 August 1778
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Joseph Oestreicher, burgher
in Soufflenheim where he died the 4th June, established on request of Margaretha
Lehmann, widow, assisted by Peter Kieffer, burgher in Soufflenheim, and of
Mathis Götz junior as guardian of the children. The oath was taken in front of
the royal notary in presence of Anton Kieffer provost and Joseph Schäffter
member of the local justice ; the children are : Margaretha 12 years 6 months
old ; Magdalena 10 years old ; Anton 4 years old, and Catharina 1 year old.
A marriage contract
took place in year 1764 the 15 June between : Joseph Oestreicher burgher of
Soufflenheim son of deceased Lorentz Oestreicher, former burgher in
Soufflenheim, assisted by Jacob Haberkorn, burgher in Soufflenheim, and
Margaretha Lehmann, daughter of Mathis Lehmann burgher in Soufflenheim ;
witnesses were Mathis Lehmann, Johannes Entres, Anton Mehl and Friedmann,
provost.
MARIA ANNA
KIEFFER
22 August 1778 Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by Maria Anna Kieffer wife of
Mathis Höhn burgher of Soufflenheim where she died June 13 ; on request of 1)
the widower, in presence of Anton Kieffer, mayor, and Andress Mössner, member of
the justice, in front of the royal notary of Haguenau ; list of other heirs is :
2) Margaretha Höhn, wife of Joseph Mühlhäuser resident here, 3) Joseph Höhn,
major of years, absent, on a trip, his curator is Jacob Thiery burgher here 4)
Anton Höhn 22 years old, 5) Michael Höhn, 20 years old, 6) Catharina Höhn 14
years old, 7) Margaretha Höhn 10 years old, all born of this marriage, the minor
of years represented by their guardian, Johannes Kieffer, burgher of this place of
Soufflenheim.
BARBARA
SCHARMANN
08 October 1778
Roeschwoog 6E33 #66
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Barbara Scharmann, long ago
wife of deceased Johanne Carl Daul, burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died
three weeks ago. Established in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of
Anton Kieffer provost and Mathias Höhn, member of the local justice. The
children and heirs are : Jacob Daul, burgher in Soufflenheim, Catharina Daul
wife of Anton Schlosser in Soufflenheim, Johann Michael Daul, burgher in
Soufflenheim, Barbara Daul, major of years, assisted by Joseph Daul, burgher in
Soufflenheim, and finally Ignatz Daul, 22 years and 6 months old, whose guardian
is Lorentz Kieffer junior.
EVA
WESTERMEIER
13 June 1778 Roeschwoog 6E33 #66 (Contributed by Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory and
description of the property left at time of death by Eva Westermeir, wife of
Bastian burger burgher of Soufflenheim where she died six weeks ago, on request
of1) the named widower ; in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, the oath
was taken in presence of Anton Kieffer, mayor, Georg Adam Ludwig, member of the
local justice and 2) Johann Georg Westermeier, major of years, burgher of
Bohlweiller, not present to this, brother of the deceased 3) Marianna
Westermeier, sister of the deceased, residing in Fort-Louis, absent to this,
both brother and sister represented by Johannes Wagner their
curator.
BUNDLE 67
The following 45 Soufflenheim
inventory records are from 6E33 Bundle 67 and cover the years 1779-1783. They
are the entire contents of this bundle.
ANNA MÜLLER
04 March
1779 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Brian
Smith)
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by Anna Müller, widow of Frantz
Nuber, she died four weeks ago ; on request of the guardian of the minor
children, Georg Adam Ludwig burgher here ; in presence of the royal notary of
Haguenau, of Anton Kiefer, mayor here, and Johannes Hummel, member of the local
justice. The children and heirs are : 1) Maria Anna Nuber married to Jacob
Wilhelm, present here ; 2) Frantz Anton Nuber 19 years
old.
HANS THOMEN
04 March 1779 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed
by Rosa Raiman)
Inventory and description of property
left at time of death by Hans Thomen, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died 14
weeks ago, on request of the guardian of the children minor of years ;
established by the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Anton Kiefer mayor
and Johannes Hummel member of the justice. List of children : born of deceased
Catharina Brücker in first union are : 1) Johannes Thomen 23 years 3 months old
2) Catharina, 22 years old 3) Joseph Thomen 14 years 10 months old. And from
second marraige to deceased Magdalena Willhammer 1) Maria Anna, 7 1/2 years old
2) Magdalena 5 years old 3) Johann Michel, 2 1/2 years old The guardian as
mentioned is : Anton Messner, burgher of this place.
JACOB
ZETTWOCH
March
05 1779 Roeschwoog 6E33
#67
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by Jacob Zettwoch and his wife and
widow Richardis Kieffer ; the first one died 32 years ago ; the widow died four
weeks ago. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Anton Kieffer, mayor
of Soufflenheim and of Michel Schefter, member of the local justice. On request
of : 1) deceased Johannes Zettwoch burgher and husband of Eva Kehlhofer his
widow, represented by the guardian Lorentz Jeck, burgher here, for the two
children of the couple Anton Zettwoch 10 1/2 years old, Hans Michel Zetwoch 5
1/2 years old, 2) Stephan Zettwoch burgher here, 3) Marianna Zettwoch wife of
Valentin Eisenkirch burgher here 4) Bernhard Zettwoch, burgher here. A marriage
contract had been passed for Johannes Zettwoch son 1765 May 3rd without
precisions of content.
JOHANNES
ZETTWOCH
05 March 1779 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by Johannes Zettwoch, who died in Soufflenheim
four weeks ago, established on request of : 1) Eva Kehlhofer widow assisted by
Lorentz Jeck burgher of Soufflenheim and also elected guardian of the minor
children named after this. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Anton
Kiefer, mayor, and Joseph Mesner, member of the town council. The children are :
Anton Zettwoch 10 1/2 years, Hans Michel Zettwoch, aged 5 1/2 years. A marriage
contract has been passed 1765 the 3rd of May between Johannes Zettwoch son of
deceased Jacob Zettwoch burgher of Soufflenheim and of Richardis Kieffer,
and Eva Kehlhofer, daughter of
Michel Kehlhofer burgher of Soufflenheim and Maria Anna
Sensenbrenner.
JOHANNES
MÜLLER
06 March 1779 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed
by Mark Drexler)
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by the deceased Johannes Müller, former burgher
in Soufflenheim where he died five weeks ago, established on request of : Eva
Müller, his widow, assisted by Joseph Moser burgher of this place and by Jacob
Daul, guardian of the children of the couple, minor of years ; the oath was
taken in presence of Anton Kieffer, mayor, and Joseph Uhrich, member of the
council. The children and heirs born of the deceased and of the widow are : 1)
Margaretha 18 years old, 2) Johannes 16 years old, 3) Marianna 12 years old, 4)
Anton, 6 years old, 5) Joseph 4 1/2 years old, 6) Hans Michael 2 1/2 years old
and 7) a posthumous child. A marriage contract has been passed in year 1759 9th
January and is signed by Andres Müller, Bernard Pompeati and Arnold, royal
notary, between : Johannes Müller, son of Andreas Müller burgher of this place
and of Maria Eva Schniepp, and : Maria Eva Müller daughter of Adam Müller
burgher of this place and of Dorothea Kehlhofer his wife ; witnessed also by
Michel Bähler carpenter here and as guardian of the bride.
HEINRICH
KNÖPFLER
08 March
1779
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Mark
Drexler)
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Heinrich Knöpfler, burgher
in Soufflenheim, where he died two months ago, established on the request of
Margaretha Gress, widow, assisted by Andreas Messner, burgher in Soufflenheim,
and of Hans Adam Burger, burgher in Soufflenheim as guardian of the children
minor of years, in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau who received the
oath, of Anton Kieffer provost and Michel Schäffter, member of the local
justice. The children are 1) Johannes Knöpfler 7 years 3/4 old, Frantz Joseph
Knöpfler, 5 years old ; Marianna Knöpfler, 6 months old. A marriage contract had
been written the 10 October 1769 between Georg Heinrich Knöpfler, son of
deceased Conrad Knöpfler living in Riedseltz and his wife Anna Maria Betzer,
assisted by Johannes Schmitt, and Margaretha Gress, daughter of deceased Johann
Georg Gress, and of Barbara Burger, assisted by Joseph Hasser and Joseph Vogel
on the mother’s side. In presence of Louis Christmann and Frantz Cherné,
lawyers.
BARBARA
HAASSER
08 March 1779 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed
by Jann Wojcik)
Inventory and description of property
left at time of death by Barbara Haasser, wife of deceased Michel Schefter, in
his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died two months ago,
established in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Anton Kiefer, mayor,
and Johannes Michel Schefter, counselor, the heirs are : 1) Michel Schefter,
burgher here 2) Marianna Schefter, wife of Michel Gottgeb burgher here and
present, 3) Catharina Schefter, wife of Michel Böhler, burgher here, present, 4)
Joseph Schefter, major of years, present, 5) Ignatius Schefter, 22 years old,
his guardian is Joseph Schefter, burgher here.
MAGDALENA
DANGEL
09 March 1779
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Magdalena Dangel, widow of
Daniel Zollenmeier, burgher in his life in Soufflenheim, where she died four
weeks ago, established on request of the heirs : 1) Magdalena Zollenmeier,
married to Hans Adam Meyer burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) Anton Zollenmeier major
of years, 3) Joseph Zollenmeyer major of years, soldier in regiment Royal
Bavière, absent, represented by Michel Burckhardt, burgher in Soufflenheim ; the
oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Anton Kieffer,
provost, and Johannes Hummel, member of the local justice.
ADAM
ELCHINGER
10 March 1779 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed
by Rosa Raiman)
Inventory and description of property
left at time of death by Adam Elchinger, burgher of Soufflenheim where he died 8
days ago. On request of Maria Anna Köhlhofer widow, assisted by her father and
Michel Köhlhofer ; and of the guardian of the children minor of years : Wilhelm
Drechsler, burgher of Soufflenheim ; in presence of Anton Kieffer, mayor, Joseph
Messner, member of the local justice, in front of the royal notary of Haguenau.
List of heirs : the three children born of the deceased and his widow and minor
of years : 1) Bernard, 13 years old 2) Richardis 9 1/2 years old 3) Ignatius, 2
years old. The guardian as named above.
MARGARETHA
MÜLLER
10 March 1779
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Margaretha Müller, wife of
Michel Wagner, burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died 10 days ago ; established
on request of the widower, and of Joseph Muller, guardian of the children minor
of years, in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau who received the oath and
assistance of Anton Kieffer provost and Joseph Mesner member of the local
justice council. The children and heirs are 1) André Wagner, 6 years old, 2)
Michel Wagner 4 years old, 3) Catharina Wagner, 2 years old. A marriage contract
had been passed 17 April 1768 in front of the notary of Haguenau between : Michel Wagner son of deceased André
Wagner burgher of Soufflenheim and of his wife Catharina Becker, and Margaretha
Müller daughter of deceased Andres Müller, assisted by her guardian Benedict
Schreiber burgher in Soufflenheim, and of Eva Scheib ; signed by Dominic Thomas, Eva Scheib, Catharina
Becker, Margaretha Müller, Michel Wagner, Andres Wagner, Johannes Macker and
Kieffer, provost. Contract presented by Benedict Schreiber, with assistance of
Frantz Melchior Probst and Ignatius Beyer, lawyer, and Hatt, royal
notary.
JOSEPH GOETZ
11 March
1779 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Brian
Smith)
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by Joseph Goetz, burgher here in
Soufflenheim where he died 6 weeks ago ; on request of 1) Marianna Irr, widow
assisted by Joseph Mosser, burgher here, 2) the guardian of the minor children,
Anton Siefried junior, burgher here and named : 1. Magdalena Goetz 18 years old,
2. Marianna Goetz 12 1/2 years old, 3.Margaretha Goetz 8 1/2 years old. A
marriage contract had been passed in year 1760 July 5th between Joseph Goetz son
of Wendelin Goetz burgher and potter in Soufflenheim, and of deceased Eva
Schnur, and Marianna Irr, daughter of deceased Hans Irr burgher of Soufflenheim
and of Margaretha Killi. The witness at this is Lorentz Kieffer senior as
guardian of the bride. Inventory in
presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Anton Kieffer, mayor, and Joseph
Uhri member of the local justice here.
ANNA MARIA
JAECK
01 September 1779 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 Contributed By Rosa
Raiman
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by Anna Maria Jeckl, wife of Michel Pappinger,
burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died six months ago, established on request
of 1) the widower, 2) Michel Pappinger, son, 3) Thomas Pappinger, son, burgher
in Soufflenheim, 4) Elisabeth Pappinger, major of years, 5) Barbara Pappinger,
24 years old (the four children of the couple). The guardian of the minor heirs
is Joseph Friedman, burgher in Soufflenheim ; established by the royal notary of
Haguenau in further assistance of Michel Schäffter, member of the justice and
Anton Kieffer, mayor of the place. [According to a previous translation, the
first wife of Michel Pappinger is Catharina Brucker
(deceased).]
ANTON DREYER
02 September 1779 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed
by Mark Drexler)
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by Anton Dreyer, burgher of Soufflenheim where he
died five months before, established on request of Agatha Daul, widow, assisted
by Andreas Mesner, burgher here and on request of Jacob Lehman burgher of
Soufflenheim as guardian of the children and heirs ; in front of the royal
notary of Haguenau, the oath taken in presence of Anton Kieffer, mayor, and
Johannes Hummel, member of the justice council. List of children of the couple :
1) Maria Anna Dreyer, wife of Michel Kehlhofner, resident of this place, 2)
Catharina Dreyer aged 17 years, 3) Agatha Daul and 4) Margaretha Daul, the two
last twins aged 10 years.
MAGDALENA BILDSTEIN
03 September 1779 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed
by Rosa Raiman)
Inventory and description of property
left at time of death by Magdalena Bildstein, wife of Joseph Buchmüller, burgher
of Soufflenheim, where she died six months ago, on request of: 1) the widower
Joseph Buchmüller and 2) Magdalena Buchmüller major of years, wife of Johannes
Schied resident in Soufflenheim. Witnesses : Anton Kieffer, mayor, and Joseph
Messner, member of the justice. A marriage contract had been passed in year 1748
24 January in Soufflenheim.
JOHANNES
RENCK
04 September 1779 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by Johannes Renck burgher of
Soufflenheim where he died 6 months ago ; on request of 1) Catharina Mesner
widow assisted by Joseph Schefter burgher here ; 2) the guardian of the minor
children Lorentz Kieffer, burgher here: 1) Johannes Renck, 15 years old. In
presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, and of Anton Kieffer,
mayor.
JOSEPH
MARY
17-18 December 1779 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by
Mark Drexler)
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Joseph Mary, burgher of
Soufflenheim who died here the 22nd November, established on request of 1) Maria
Anna Nolt, his widow, assisted by Andres Mössner, burgher and member of the
local justice council, and 2) Jacob Mary, burgher in Soufflenheim, 3) Catharina
Mary, wife of Thomas Kieffer, in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost, Joseph
Uhry, member of the justice. A marriage contract had been passed the 18 January
1777 between Thomas Kieffer and Catharina Mary, heir and daughter of the
deceased, in front of the royal notary of Fort Louis in presence of donators on
both sides, not named, in presence of the provost not named, of Andres Mössner
and Maria Anna Nolt, widow to this, signed by Dominique Kiefer, Catharina Mary,
Jacob Mary, Joseph Ulrich and Kieffer, provost.
ODILIA DURR
07 Jan 1780
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Odilia Dürr,
wife of Joseph Müller, resident in Soufflenheim and inn landlord of inn "The
Horse", where she died one month ago, established on the request of 1) the
widower, and second Jacob Lehmann, burgher in Soufflenheim and guardian of the
children minor of years. The oath was presented in front of the royal notary of
Haguenau, in further assistance of Anton Kieffer, mayor, and Michel Schäffter,
member of the local justice here. The children and heirs are : Margaretha, 3
years old, Anton 6 months old.
HANS
VÖGELE
08 January
1780 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Brian Smith)
Inventory and
description of the property owned in two separate lots, according to document
produced 1779 September 7th, concerning couple Hans Vögele burgher here and wife
Catharina Meyer ; separate property of husband is house worth 500 Gulden, and
property inherited from his father : 194 Gulden, on the wife’s side property
inherited from her father : 190 Gulden. Separate property also in separate
contract dated 1779 December 7th (not detailed here).
MARIA ANNA LÖFFLER
(Separation of Property)
08 January 1780
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)
Inventory of all
property brought into the union by Anna Maria Löffler, wife, now separated, from
Michel Götz, burgher of Soufflenheim, both alive, separation obtained by both in
front of the justice of Colmar, written here by the royal notary of Haguenau in
presence of Michel Götz, Vincent Seuffert and Ballet, notary. According to the
terms of their marriage (conventiones matrimoniales).
BARBARA HÖRTEL
(Separation of Property)
29 January 1780
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)
Inventory of all
property brought into her union by Barbara Hörtel, alive, wife of Lorenz Daul
burgher in Soufflenheim, alive, and according to their present separation of
property ; established by the royal notary, Ballet, in further assistance of
Joseph Vincent, lawyer ; Cuntz and Seuffert, witnesses.
ANNA MARIA
SCHMIDT
16 September 1780
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Anna Maria
Schmidt, in her lifetime wife of Jacob Lehmann, burgher of Soufflenheim, where
she died about three months ago, established on request of 1) the widower, 2)
Sebastian Stulb, guardian and burgher in Soufflenheim, for their daughter
Bernarda Lehman, 15 years old. Written by the royal notary of Haguenau who
received the oath in further assistance of Anton Kieffer, provost, and Joseph
Mesner, member of the local justice here. A marriage contract had been passed in
year 1759 the 22nd of October between : Jacob Lehman, widower, burgher in
Soufflenheim, and Anna Maria Schmidt, daughter of deceased Michel Schmidt, in
his life a burgher of Mintelsheim in Schwaben, and of his deceased wife Theresia
Hofman ; assisted by Michel Arbogast, provost of Batzendorf, in presence of
Arnold, notary, Seemann, Bernard and Arbogast, witnesses.
DOMINIC
LEHMAN
18 September 1780 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by
Mark Drexler)
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Dominic Lehman, burgher of
Soufflenheim, who died there two months ago, established on request of 1)
Marianna Irr, his widow, in front of the royal notary of Haguenau who received
the oath, in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost ; the heirs are : one son born
from first marriage to deceased Anna Maria Stoltz and named : Michel Lehman,
single, major of years ; from second marriage to deceased Magdalena Wernert was
born one son : Peter Lehman, burgher in Soufflenheim, from third marriage to
deceased Margaretha Strack were born : Marianna Lehman, wife of Joseph Müller,
burgher in Soufflenheim and Joseph Lehman, burgher in Soufflenheim. A marriage
contract had been presented passed the 4th January 1780 to last wife and now
widow ; the widow declares that she renounces to all inheritance as she had been
married just six months to the deceased. (no details on this
contract).
JOSEPH
HASSER
04 November 1780
Roeschwoog 6E33
#67
Inventory and description of the
property left at time of death by the deceased Joseph Haasser, burgher of
Soufflenheim where he died about
four weeks ago, established on request of the widow Maria Anna Kayser assisted by
Hans Adam Meyer, burgher of this place, and on request of Joseph Schäfter,
burgher and shoe mender of Soufflenheim as guardian of the heirs minor of years
; in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Anton Kiefer, mayor, of
Johannes Hummel, member of the local justice. List of heirs: Children : 1)
Joseph, soldier under regiment royal Bavaria, 2) Hans Adam, soldier under
regiment Colonie, 3) Margaretha, 12 years old.
JOHANN
ROTH
23 November 1780
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Johann Roth, in
his life a burgher in Soufflenheim where he died four weeks ago, established on
request of Veronica Meder, widow, assisted by Johannes Schäffer, burgher in
Soufflenheim and of the guardian of the heirs minor of years, in front of the
royal notary of Haguenau who received the oath in presence of Anton Kieffer,
provost and Michel Schefter, member of the local justice ; the list of heirs is
as follows (children of the coupleà : 1) Michel Roth, major of years, 2)
Elisabeth Roth married to Jacob Meÿer, 3) Margaretha Roth, married to Joseph
Köhlhofner, burgher of Soufflenheim, 4) Anna Roth, 21 years 6 months old, 5)
Joseph Roth, 18 years old, 6) Magdalena Roth, 15 years old ; the guardian of the
children minor of years is Johann Wagner, burgher in
Soufflenheim.
CATHARINA
KLEIN
25 November 1780 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by
Mark Drexler)
Inventory of all
property left at time of death by Catharina Klein, wife of Ignatÿ Friedmann,
burgher and inn landlord of “the Eagle” in Soufflenheim, where she died two
months ago, established on request of 1) the widower, 2) the guardian of the
children minor of years, in presence of the royal notary of Soufflenheim who
received the oath, of Anton Kiefer, provost and Michel Schefter, member of the
local justice, the list of children is as follows : 1° Ignatz Friedmann, burgher
of Soufflenheim 2° Jacob Friedmann miller of wheat in Rountzenheim, 3°Catharina
Friedmann, wife of Mathis Schenck, burgher of Oberroedern, 4° Michel Friedmann,
19 years old, 5°Frantz Joseph Friedmann, 13 years old, the guardian is Andreas
Mesner, burgher in Soufflenheim. A marriage contract had been written in year
1743 the 26 February in front of Lacomber notary between Ignace Friedmann, son
of Hans Georg Friedmann, burgher and landlord of inn “The Black Eagle” and of
his deceased wife Barbara Harder, and Catharina Klein daughter of deceased
Conrad Klein senior burgher and landlord of the inn “The Stag” in Drusenheim and
of deceased Catharina Geiss his wife in presence of undersigned Hans Georg
Friedmann, burgher of Soufflenheim, Hans Jacob Haser, Johannes Feit, provost of
Drusenheim, brother in law, Johann Jacob Klein, post master, guardian, Hans
Jacob Klein, brother, Beck, Legros,
provost and Frantz Dupon, mayor and witnesses.
ODILIA
ZINGER
03 February 1781 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by
Mark Drexler)
Inventory of all
property left at time of death by deceased Odilia Zinger, wife of Michel Burger
burgher in Soufflenheim where she died one month ago, established on request of
1) the widower, 2) the guardian of the children and heirs, in front of the royal
notary of Haguenau who received the oath in assistance of Anton Kieffer provost,
Joseph Uhrig, member of the local justice ; list of children is 1° Catharina
Burger, 3 years old, 2° Maria Burger, 9 months old, the guardian is Peter Mezler
burgher in Soufflenheim.
ELISABETH
BUFFLER
03 February 1781
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)
Inventory of all
property left at time of death by Elisabeth Buffler, wife of Lorentz Lehmann,
burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died 9 months ago, established on request of
1) the widower, and 2) Joseph Ernewein, guardian of the children minor of years,
in front of the royal notary of Haguenau who received the oath, of Anton
Kieffer, provost and Johannes Ulrich, member of the local justice, list of heirs
is : 1° Lorentz Lehmann 7 years old, 2° Joseph Lehmann, 4 years old, 3°
Margaretha Lehmann, 1 year 6 months old ; the widower recalls a common purchase
in year 1776 the 18 March of the couple.
ANNA
PAULI
05 February
1781
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contiruted by
Kathleen O'Farrell)
Inventory and precise
description of the property, immobiliary and mobiliary, also debts, without
exception, that deceased Anna Pauli in her lifetime wife of Johann Georg
Hoffmann burgher here, left after her death about fourteen days ago, which
description and division has been made on request of the upper named widower,
and of the other heirs named hereafter, in presence of the royal notary of
Haguenau district, named by the Court of Justice of Colmar, after the usual oath
has been presented by the widower in due form promising to hide no property, in
further assistance of Antoni Kieffer, provost here, Joseph Mössner burgher and
justice member, also the estimators here in Soufflenheim the fifth February in
year thousand seven hundred one and eighty.
List Of
Heirs:
The deceased has left
as her legitimate heirs : the children of Anna Maria Pauli’s deceased sister, in
her lifetime wife of the honorable Mathis Beck deceased here and named
:
1) Michel Beck
burgher here
2) Elisabeth Beck
wife of the honorable Joseph Längert, burgher of this
place
3) Jacob Beck,
burgher here and
4) Maria Anna Beck,
honorable wife of Anton Ruppert, burgher here
All of them
authorized to the present record, the wives assisted of their
husbands.
A marriage contract
had been passed in year 1752 the 27 October in Haguenau between the right
honorable Johann Georg Hoffmann, son of the honorable Joseph Hoffmann, burgher
and royal forester in Soufflenheim and of his wife Margaretha Meÿen, on one
side, and on the other side the virtuous Anna Pauli, widow of deceased Anton
Jäck, former burgher and locksmith in Soufflenheim, assisted by Henrich Jäck her
father in law.
CATHARINA
WAGNER
24 April 1781 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by
Mark Drexler)
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Catharina Wagner,
wife of Georg Adam Ludwig, burgher of Soufflenheim where she died 14 days ago,
established on request of 1) the widower, in front of the royal notary of
Haguenau who received the oath in further assistance of Anton Kieffer, provost,
and Johann Hummel, member of the local justice, and the heirs of the deceased as
named in his will, being her brothers and sister, and sister's child and named :
2) Anna Maria Wagner, wife of Jacob Beck, 3) Margaretha Wagner, widow of Joseph
Moser, burgher of Soufflenheim father of one child, Joseph Moser 15 years old
with guardian Hans Wagner burgher of Soufflenheim, 4) Hans Wagner burgher in
Soufflenheim, 5) Joseph Wagner, burgher of Soufflenheim ; the will had been
written in year 1781 the 29 March in presence of Joseph Elchinger, Anton Burger,
Ignace Friedmann, Jacob Drechsler junior, Marcel Arbogast in front of Ballet,
royal notary in Haguenau.
LORENZ
SENSENBRENNER
26 April 1781 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by
Mark Drexler)
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Lorentz
Sensenbrenner, burgher of Soufflenheim, where he died two months ago,
established on request of Barbara Stiegelreisser, widow, assisted by Anton
Burger, burgher in Soufflenheim, in front of the royal notary of Haguenau who
received the oath, of Anton Kieffer, provost, Joseph Scheffner, member of the
local justice, the other heirs being the sisters and sister’s children as
follows : 1) deceased Magdalena Sensenbrenner, in her life married in first
union to deceased Adam Haser with whom she had one daughter Marianna Haser, wife
of Anton Adam burgher of Soufflenheim, then married in second union to Lorentz
Kieffer with whom one child Lorentz Kiefer, burgher of Soufflenheim, was born,
2) Mariana Sensenbrenner wife of Michel Kohlhofner, 3) Margaretha Sensenbrenner,
wife of Peter Kiefer, burgher in Soufflenheim, 4) Elisabetha Sensenbrenner, wife
of Frantz Eck, burgher of Soufflenheim, 5) Eva Sensenbrenner, wife of Michel
Schmuck, burgher of Soufflenheim. A marriage contract had been passed between
Lorentz Sensenbrenner, son of Lorentz Sensenbrenner, burgher of Soufflenheim and
Barbara Stickelreisser, daughter of deceased Jacob Stickelreisser and of
deceased Odilia Metz both in Soufflenheim in their lifetime, contract passed in
assistance of Michel Burger, Hans Michel Gutmann, both brothers in law of the
bride, dated 1750 the 24 January in presence of Lorentz Sensenbrenner and
Barbara Stiegelreisser, young married, Michel Burger, Johann Michael Gutman,
Lobstein, Bernard and Arnold, royal notary.
CATHARINA KEMPF
(Separation of Property)
06 September 1781 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by
Mark Drexler)
Inventory of
separated property brought into the marriage by Catharina Kempf, married to
Anton Studer, now separated, both alive, in presence of Heinrich Guntz, lawyer,
following a decision taken in year 1763 the 11 April.
ANNA MARIA HALTER
23 January 1782 Roeschwoog 6E33
#67
Inventory of all property left at time
of death by Anna Maria Halter, wife of Michel Kieffer burgher and mayor of
Soufflenheim where she died four months ago, the oath was received by the royal
notary of Haguenau Ballet and the court of justice of Colmar, in presence of
Johannes Hummel and Joseph Uhrich, members of the justice, in presence also of
the guardian of the children, Joseph Brotschi, burgher and master barreler in
Soufflenheim, established for the children and heirs of the couple 1) Joseph
Kieffer, 14 years old, 2) Michel Kieffer, 13 years old, 3) Anton Kieffer 6 years
and 6 months old, a marriage contract had been passed the 05 August 1762
privately and not repeated here. Conditions concerned the house and money given
by the mother of the bride Maria Anna Schäffter : 450 gulden for a house on
Bischweiller Street.
Concerning property left at time of
her death by Anna Maria Halter, wife of Michel Kieffer burgher and mayor in
Soufflenheim. Leaving as heirs : 1) The widower, and the children : 2)
Joseph, 14 years old 3) Michel, age 13 4) Anton, age 6. Marriage contract passed
on the 5th of August 1762 (no details).
MARIA ELISABETHA
MATTER
24 January 1782
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Maria Elisabetha Matter,
wife of Philipp Gutmann, burgher in Soufflenheim where she died 3 weeks ago,
established on request of the widower, and of : Joseph Matter, in Soufflenheim,
her father and natural guardian of the child named : Johann Michael Matter, 17
years old, Michel Fridmann, in name of his wife Magdalena Matter, both heirs of
the deceased as her brother and sister ; in front of the royal notary of
Haguenau who received the oath, in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost and Michel
Schäfter, member of the local justice. A marriage contract had been written in
year 1778 the 14 February between : Philipp Gutmann, son of deceased Johann
Michel Gutmann burgher of Soufflenheim and of deceased Anna Stickelreysser,
assisted by Anton Matter, burgher in Soufflenheim as a cousin, and Maria
Elisabetha Matter, daughter of Joseph Matter burgher of Soufflenheim and of
deceased Suzanna Reimbold, with witnesses Laurent Guntz lawyer in Soultz, Jacob
Clodi, Joseph Matter, Anton Matter, Guntz, Jacob Clodi and Schaummann notary in
Sessenheim.
ANTON
SCHEFTER
04 May 1782
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)
Inventory of the
property left at time of death by Anton Schefter, husband of Eva Kinz,
established on request of Lorentz Kieffer the smaller, burgher in Soufflenheim,
as guardian of the following children and heirs, in front of the royal notary of
Haguenau, in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost and Ignati Friedmann member of
the local justice, the heirs being : 1) Andres Schefter, 22 years old, 2) Anton
Schefter, 20 years old, 3) Maria Eva Schefter, 16 years old, 4) Lorentz
Schefter, 14 years old.
JOHANNES
DAUL
24 October 1782
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)
Inventory of all
property left at time of death by Johannes Daul, burgher in Soufflenheim where
he died 04 April of this year, established on request of Richardis Albrecht,
widow, assisted by Andres Mössner, burgher in Soufflenheim, in front of the
royal notary of Haguenau who received the oath, of Anton Kieffer, provost,
Johannes Kieffer, member of the justice. The list of heirs is as follows : 1)
Maria Anna Daul, wife of Michel Georger burgher in Beinheim, 2) Johann Georg
Daul, 24 years old, represented by Georg Zinck burgher in Soufflenheim, his
guardian, both children of deceased Barbara Dorsch in first union, 3) Joseph
Daul, 13 years 6 months old, 4) Barbara Daul, 12 years old, 5) Michel Daul, 11
years old, 6) Philipp Daul, 8 years old, these born of last marriage to the
present widow, the guardian being Lorentz Haberkorn, burgher in Soufflenheim. A
marriage contract had been written in year 1765 the 19 June between Johannes
Daul, burgher of Soufflenheim, widower of Barbara Dorsch, and Richardis
Albrecht, daughter of deceased Joseph Albrecht burgher of Soufflenheim and of
Catharina Brohammer his wife, the
bride assisted by Michel Albrecht her guardian ; in presence of Hans Daul,
Michel Albrecht, guardian, Andres Mössner, witness and Kiefer,
provost.
MARGARETHA
THOMEN
26 October
1782 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Brian
Smith)
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by Margaretha Thomen wife of
Michel Vögele burgher here in Soufflenheim where she died September 6th, on request of 1) the
widower 2) the guardian of the minor children, Michel Mössner, burgher here,
named : 1. Michael 4 years old, 2. Ferdinand 3 years old. In presence of the
royal notary of Haguenau, of Anton Kieffer, mayor, and Ignatius Fridmann member
of the local justice here in Soufflenheim
ANTON
SIFRID
26 October Roeschwoog
1782 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)
Inventory of all
property left at time of death by deceased Anton Sifrid, burgher in Soufflenheim
where he died 12 August of this year, established on request of 1) Maria Anna
Thomen, widow, assisted by Andres Thomen, burgher in Soufflenheim, and guardian
of the children and heirs, written in front of the royal notary of Haguenau who
received the oath, in presence of Anton Kieffer provost and Lorentz Wagner
member of the local justice, the list of children is as follows ; 1) Anton
Sifrid, burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) Joseph Sifrid, burgher in Soufflenheim, 3)
Maria Anna Sifrid, 22 years and 6 months old, her guardian is Johannes Thomen
burgher in Soufflenheim.
FRANCISCA
SEILER
28 October 1782
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)
Inventory of all
property left at time of death by Francisca Seiler, wife of Bernhard Burgart,
burgher in Soufflenheim, established on request of the widower, in front of the
royal notary of Haguenau, in presence of Anton Kieffer and Johannes Wagner,
member of the local justice, the children and heirs were born of the widow ; the
guardian is Ignatius Fridmann junior, burgher in Soufflenheim, member of the
local justice ; the list is 1) Richardis Burgart, 14 years old, 2) Magdalena
Burgart, 11 year old 6 months, 3) Maria Anna Burgart, 8 years 6 months, 4)
Catharina Burgart, 6 years old, 5) Christina Burgart, 4 years old, 6) Bernhard
Burgart, 2 years old, 7 Maria Barbara Burgart, 7 weeks old.
MICHEL
SCHAEFTER
08 February 1783 Roeschwoog 6E33
#67 (Contributed By Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by Michel Schaefter, senior, burgher of
Soufflenheim where he died four weeks ago, established on request of 1)
Margaretha Zetwoch, the widow assisted by Peter Metzler, burgher of
Soufflenheim, the three children and heirs, major of years : Michel Schaefter,
under Regiment Berckheym, Andres Schaffter, present, Jacob Schaefter, present;
established by the royal notary of Haguenau with further assistance of Anton
Kiefer, mayor, Hans Kiefer, member of the justice council.
JOHANN ADAM
MAY
21 February 1783 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)
Inventory and
description of the property left at time of death by Johann Adam May, burgher of
Soufflenheim where he died 6 weeks ago, on request of 1) Odilia Schütt, widow
assisted by Joseph Mosser burgher here 2) the guardian of the minor children,
Michel Vögele, and named : 1. Marianna 21 years old 2. Hans Adam 20 years old,
3. Magdalena 18 years old, 4. Jacob 14 years old, 5. Lorentz 10 years old. In
presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Anton Kieffer, mayor of
Soufflenheim, and Ignatius Fridmann, member of the local justice
here.
VALENTIN
EISENKIRCH
22 February 1783 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed By Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by Valentin Eisenkirch, burgher of Soufflenheim
where he died 6 weeks ago, established on request of 1) the widow Marianna
Zettwoch assisted by Stephan Zettwoch, burgher of Soufflenheim, 2) the guardian
of the minor heirs : Margaretha, 15 years old, Ignace 13 years old, Magdalena 10
years old, Richardis 6 1/2 years old, Valentin 4 years old, and a posthumous
child. Written by the royal notary in presence of Anton Kiefer mayor, and Hans
Kieffer, member of the local justice.
ANDRÉ MÜLLER
22 February
1783 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Brian
Smith)
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by André Müller, burgher in
Soufflenheim where he died 6 weeks ago, on request of1) Marianna Daul, widow
assisted by Michel Köhlhofer burgher here, 2) Dominic Thomen, guardian of the
minor children named :1. Anton Müller 24 years old, 2. Marianna Müller 19 years
old, married to Anton Messner resident
in Soufflenheim. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Anton
Kieffer mayor of Soufflenheim and Ignatius Fridmann member of the justice
council here. A marriage contract had taken place 1757 August 28th between
Andreas Müller burgher and farmer here and Anna Maria Daul daughter of deceased
Jacob Daul burgher of Soufflenheim in his lifetime.
MARGARETHA
GOETZ
22 February
1783 Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Brian
Smith)
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by Margaretha Goetz, wife of
Joseph Wasser burgher of Soufflenheim where she died 3 months ago, on request of
l) the widower 2) Anton Schäfer guardian of the minor children of the couple
named : 1. Marianna 18 years old, 2. Barbara 14 years old, 3. Michael 11 years
old, 4. Joseph 9 years old 5. Johannes 2 years 6 months old. In presence of the
royal notary of Haguenau, of Anton Kieffer, mayor, of Hans Kieffer, member of
the local justice here in Soufflenheim. A marriage contract had been passed 1764
January 13th between : Joseph Wasser, son of deceased Daniel Wasser burgher here
in Soufflenheim assisted by Mathis Kieffer, burgher of Soufflenheim ; to
Margaretha Goetz daughter of Anton Goetz burgher of Soufflenheim in presence of
Ferdinand Wasser undersigned.
ELISABETH
SIEGLER
14 April 1783
Roeschwoog 6E33 #67 (Contributed by Brian
Smith)
Inventory and
description of the property left at time of death by Elisabeth Siegler, wife of
the deceased Andres Vögele former burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died
February 3rd, established in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Anton
Kieffer, mayor, and Lorentz Wagner member of the justice here, on request of 1)
deceased Magdalena Vögele wife in first marriage of deceased Joseph Hasser,
having left as children of their union : 1. Maria Anna Hasser wife of Hans Georg
Hoffmann, burgher here, and from second marriage of the same Magdalena to
Dominic Sensenbrenner, also deceased here, leaving as children : 1. Hans Georg
Sensenbrenner burgher in Boersch, 2.Catharina Sensenbrenner, married to Joseph
Burger in Beinheim, represented by a curator Hans Georg Hoffmann, 2) deceased
Maria Anna Vögele, wife of deceased Johannes Eisen, burgher of Soufflenheim,
this couple having left as children : 1. Maria Anna Eisen married to Anton
Wasser, 2.Margaretha Eisen married to Hans Köhlhofer burgher here in
Soufflenheim and potter, 3. Theresia Eisen married to Paulus burgher in Seltz,
4. Andres Eiser, burgher here 5. Bernhard Eisen, major of years, hussar soldier
of regiment von Bergheim, 6 Catharina Eisen married to Michel Trometer burgher
of Eberbach 7. Frantz Anton Eisen burgher here 8. Emerendina Eisen, married to
Paul Buchmüller, burgher here 9. Ignatius Eisen 16 years old, the minor in this
list represented by their guardian Joseph Haberkorn, burgher here, 3) deceased
Anton Vögele, his widow being Maria Anna Fritz, having as children : 1. Michel
Vögele burgher here, 2. Maria Anna Vögele, married to Michel Mössner burgher
here, 3. Anton Vögele, single major of years here 4. Friederich Vögele, burgher
here 5. Barbara Vögele, wife of Anton Ernenwein, burgher here, assisted by
Michel Vögele senior burgher here, 4) Elisabeth Vögele, wife of Joseph
Haberkorn, burgher here, 5) deceased Johannes Vögele, married to Catharina
Mäyer, now widow with children named : 1. Johannes Vögele, burgher here, 2.
Joseph Vögele, 22 years old, 3. Ignatius Vogele, 16 years old, 4. Michel Vögele
15 years old, 5. Magdalena Vögele 10 years old, 6. Margaretha Vögele 8 years
old, 7. Anton Vögele 4 years old, their guardian being Anton Ernewein burgher of
Soufflenheim 6) deceased Ignatius Vögele, burgher here, married to Barbara
Härtler, leaving as child : Barbara Vögele, married to Hans Hummel burgher here,
7) Theresia Vögele, married to Erasmus Bitschi burgher in
Soufflenheim.
EVA MOSER
08 May 1783 Roeschwoog 6E33
#67
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by deceased Eva Moser, wife of Lorentz Kieffer,
burgher in Soufflenheim where she died five weeks earlier, established on
request of 1) the widower, and the guardian of minor heirs, plus the heirs
standing for their own and described below ; the oath was received by the royal
notary of Haguenau and court of Colmar, in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost,
and Johannes Wagner, member of the justice, the five children and heirs are 1)
Joseph Kieffer, burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) Lorentz Kieffer, single here, major
of years, 3) Magdalena Kieffer wife of Hans Georg Hert, burgher in Soufflenheim,
4) Johannes Kieffer, 24 years 3 months old, 5) Johannes Michel Kieffer, 17 years
old 6 months ; the guardian is Thomas Kieffer, burgher in
Soufflenheim.
The following 37 Soufflenheim
inventory records are from 6E33 Bundle 68 and cover the years 1784-1787. They
are the entire contents of this bundle.
LORENTZ
WIRTH
09 January
1784 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Lorentz Wirth, and Anna
Maria Straub, both deceased in Soufflenheim ; the husband died four years ago,
his wife six weeks ago, established on request of Marcel Arbogast, burgher in
Soufflenheim as guardian of their son : Johann Ignatz Wirth, 28 years old, has
been absent from here for nine years now. The royal notary has made the record
in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost, and Johann Kieffer, member of the justice
council. A will had been written by Lorentz Wirth in favor of his wife Anna
Straub, concerning their house.
MARIA ANNA
OESTREICHER
10 January 1784
Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Maria Anna Oestreicher,
wife of Anton Ernewein, burgher in Soufflenheim where she died 6 months ago,
established on request of the widower who presented his oath to the royal notary
of Haguenau in assistance of Johannes Hummel, guardian of the heirs minor or
years, of Anton Kieffer provost and Johannes Kieffer member of the local
justice, the heirs being the children named 1) Lorentz Ernewein 14 years old, 2)
Sebastian Ernewein, 10 years old ; a marriage contract had been passed the 30
September 1767 between Anton Ernewein, widower, burgher in Soufflenheim and
Maria Anna Oestreicher, daughter of deceased Lorentz Oestreicher, burgher of
Soufflenheim, undersigned by Anton Lehmann the bride’s brother in law, and
Beyer.
JOHANN ANTON
NEBEL
23 January
1784 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Johann Anton Nebel, rector
of the rural chapter in Soufflenheim and collector of the dime, who died in this
place the 21st of this month, established on request of Hartmann Eggs, rector in
Beinheim, as heir by will written by the deceased. In front of the royal notary
of Soufflenheim who received the oath, of Anton Kieffer, provost and Lorentz
Wagner, member of the local justice ; the text of the will received by Ballet,
notary, was signed by Anton Kieffer, Andres Messner, Lorentz Wagner, Joseph
Schefter, Johannes Mockers.
LORENTZ KIEFFER
27 January
1784 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory of property left at time of
death by Lorentz Kieffer, who died 22 December 1783 here. His deceased wife was
Eva Moser. Their 5 children and heirs are: 1) Joseph, burgher here 2) Lorentz,
burgher here 3) Magdalena, wife of Hans Georg Hert burgher 4) Johannes, major of
years 5) Michel, 18 years old. The guardian of the children minor of years is
Thomas Kieffer. Their house goes to Lorentz husband of Agnès Doser as from their
marriage contract dated 16 May 1783. Witness is Anton Kieffer, mayor, and
Johannes Wagner, member of the local justice.
ELISABETHA
SENSENBRENNER
30 January
1784
Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Elisabetha
Sensenbrenner wife of Frantz Eck, burgher in Soufflenheim where she died l4 days
ago, established on request of the widower and of the elected guardian in
presence of the royal notary who received the oath and of Anton Kieffer,
provost, and Ignatz Fridmann, member of the local justice ; the heirs and
children are 1) Maria Eva Eck, major of years, 2) Margaretha Eck, wife of Joseph
Messner, burgher here, 3) Anton Eck, 21 years old, 4) Catharina Eck, 18 years
old ; the guardian of the minor of years is Joseph Obermeÿer burgher in
Soufflenheim.
MARIA EVA
KLIPFEL
01 April 1784 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Maria Eva Klipfel,
wife of Michel Schefter, burgher in Soufflenheim where she died three months ago
; established on request of the widower and of the guardian of the children,
Hans Adam, burgher in Soufflenheim ; the oath was received by the royal notary
in assistance of Johann Kiefer provost and Anton Kieffer member of the justice ;
the children are Joseph 6, Catharina 4 year old, and Maria 21 months old. A
marriage contract had been passed 22d March 1769 between Michel Schefter, son of
deceased Michel Schefter burgher here and Maria Eva Klipfel daughter of deceased
Simon Klipfel and Barbara Helmer from Eschbach. Witnesses were Anton Kieffer,
Peter Lander, Michel Klipfel, Michel Beyer and Haett
notary.
MARGARETHA
KUHMAN
02 April
1784 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Margaretha Kuhman,
wife of deceased Peter Stentzel burgher in Soufflenheim where she died two years
ago, established on request of the heirs, the oath was presented to the royal
notary of Haguenau in assistance of Anton Kieffer, provost, and Lorentz Wagner,
member of the local justice ; the children and heirs are : 1) Marianna Stentzel,
wife of Joseph Schefter burgher in Soufflenheim 2) Frantz Joseph Stentzel,
burgher in Soufflenheim, 3) Ignatii Stentzel, 23 years old, 4) Gertrud Stentzel,
18 years old ; the guardian of the minor heirs is Dominic Thomann, burgher in
Soufflenheim.
CATHARINA
GÖTZ
24 May 1784 Roeschwoog 6E33 #68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Catharina Götz, wife of
Joseph Lehmann, burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died on the l3th April,
established on the request of the widower and of Michel Mey junior, burgher in
Soufflenheim, written by the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Anton
Kieffer provost and Johannes Wagner member of the justice, who both listened to
the oath of the guardian and widower ; the children and heirs are 1) Joseph
Lehmann 3 1/2 years old, 2) Richardis one year old ; a marriage contract had
been passed in front of the royal notary of Haguenau the 16 August 1780 and
presenting the conditions established between :Joseph Lehmann, son of Dominic
Lehmann deceased burgher and farmer of Soufflenheim, assisted by his father in
law Joseph Messner, and Catharina Götz, daughter of Mathias Götz burgher and
potter here and of Ursula Stiffelmeyer his wife. Witnesses undersigned were
Johann Georg Gall, Frantz Seuffert.
JOHANN GEORG
HALM
25 May 1784 Roeschwoog 6E33 #68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Johann Georg Halm, burgher
in Soufflenheim where he died the 13 April, established on request of Maria Anna
Höhn, his widow, assisted by Mathias Höhn burgher in Soufflenheim, and by the
elected guardian of the children minor of years Antoni Burger, burgher in
Soufflenheim ; written by the royal notary of Haguenau in assistance of Anton
Kieffer, provost and Ignatz Fridmann, member of the local justice, the heirs are
: 1) Johannes Halm 19 years old, 2) Catharina Halm, 18 years old. A marriage
contract had been passed by the royal notary of Soufflenheim the 11 October 1754
:Johann Georg Halm, son of deceased Johann Georg Halm, burgher in his lifetime
in Soufflenheim and of Eva Vögele his wife, assisted by Dominic Meyer burgher in
Soufflenheim, and : Maria Anna Höhn, daughter of deceased Joseph Höhn and Anna
Maria Baur in Soufflenheim ; witness Jacob Mössner, member of the justice,
Bernard and Arnold, notary undersigned.
MATHIS
GÖTZ
24 May
1784 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased : Mathis Götz,
burgher of Soufflenheim where he died the 7th May, established on request of
Ursula Stiffelmeyer his widow, assisted by Johannes Stiffelmeyer, burgher of
Soufflenheim, the oath was presented to the royal notary in assistance of Anton
Kieffer provost and Johannes Kieffer, member of the local justice here, the
heirs are : 1) Barbara Götz, wife of Jacob Kieffer burgher of Soufflenheim 2)
Maria Anna Götz wife of Joseph Mosser burgher here, 3) Anton Götz burgher here
4) deceased Maria Ursula Götz wife of Joseph Lehmann in their lifetime here,
having left two children named : Joseph Lehmann 2 l/2 years old, Richardis, one
year old.
MICHEL
BUCHMÜLLER
27 May 1784
Roeschwoog 6E33 #68 (Contributed by
Rosa Raiman)
Inventory and description of the
property left at time of death by Michel Buchmüller, burgher of Soufflenheim
where he died three months ago, established on request of Sophia Werth widow,
assisted by Andres Thomen burgher of this place, and on request of the guardians
of the heirs named below ; the oath was taken in front of the royal notary of
Haguenau, in presence of Anton Kiefer, mayor, and Lorentz Wagner, member of the
justice council here. List of heirs : 1) Maria Anna Buchmüller aged 8 years,
born of the first union of the deceased to his first wife Gertrude Schopp; her
guardian is Joseph Müller, burgher here
2) Magdalena Büchmüller, 4 years old 3) Catharina Büchmüller, 3 years old
4) Hans Michel Buchmüller aged 7 weeks their guardian is Joseph Burger junior,
burgher of this place. A marriage contract (of second union) has taken place in
Soufflenheim in year 1776 26 November.
MICHEL BUCHMÜLLER AND SOPHIE WARTH
MARRIAGE CONTRACT
06 December 1776 Found in the inventory of Michel
Buchmüller. (Contributed by Rosa Raiman)
Came in front of the provost of
Soufflenheim Michel Buchmüller, widower of deceased Gertrude Schopp, resident in
Soufflenheim ; and Sophie Warth, daughter of deceased Frantz Warth, resident of
Soufflenheim and of Magdalena Nasser his widow and decided :1) their union will
be consecrated by the sacrament of marriage in front of a priest. 2) the mother
of the bride promises to his daughter and son in law a house with barn, stable,
garden, yard, and all rights in the village of Soufflenheim street named
Hunssgass, one side Joseph Schlosser, the other side Valentin Schimpf, in front
the common street, behind Marthis Burger ; the house is estimated 250 Gulden ;
this sum will have to be paid each year 25 Gulden and starting next St. Martin
1777 without rents ; the mother of the bride still will live inside the house,
and if one term is not paid, the sum will have to be paid plus a rent ; 3) in
case one in the couple dies, the survivor will continue to pay the yearly amount
; the house will come into the inheritance of the survivor in time of her death
; the mother engages herself to order and let make the necessary repairs to the
house. This was made in presence of the provost, and signed : Magdalena Nasser,
Andres Thomen, Johann Michel Buchmüller, witness, Johannes Mockers, witness,
Anton Bitschi, witness, Jacob Daul, witness and Kieffer, provost
(mayor).
ANNA
STRAUB
27 May 1784
Roeschwoog 6E33 #68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Anna Straub, wife of
deceased Lorentz Wirth, who both died in Soufflenheim, established by the royal
notary of Haguenau, in presence of Anton Kieffer, provost and Lorentz Wagner,
member of the justice ; the heirs are the brother and sisters of the deceased
and their own children when previously died and named : 1) Margaretha Straub,
widow of Anton Götz burgher in Soufflenheim, assisted by Anton Becker, burgher
of Soufflenheim 2) deceased Eva Straub wife in her lifetime of now deceased
Joseph Schwörer, couple who had one son and heir to this : Joseph Schwörer,
burgher in Soufflenheim 3) deceased Anna Maria Straub, in her life wife of
presently deceased Jacob Götz, burgher of Soufflenheim, couple who had two
children now heirs to this : Dominic Götz, burgher in Soufflenheim and Catharina
Götz, wife of Hans Böhn burgher in Betschdorf, 4) deceased Anton Straub, burgher
in his lifetime in Altkirch, whose son and now heir Johannes Straub is major of
years but absent to this, represented by Joseph Schwörer, his curator ; a
document is joined proving that the absent Wirth son is certainly dead by
now.
ANTONI KIEFFER
19
June 1784 Roeschwoog 6E33 #68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Antoni Kieffer,
burgher and provost in his life in Soufflenheim where he died the 9th June in
year 1784, established on request of Maria Anna Schäfter, his widow, assisted by
Joseph Schäfter burgher and landlord of inn “The Rose” in Soufflenheim and of
the following heirs and five children born to the deceased and his wife in first
marriage, deceased Eva Wagner, and named : Maria Anna Kieffer wife of
Johannes Wild burgher in Soufflenheim ; Michel Kieffer head of the justice (or
Stabhalter) in Soufflenheim, Margaretha Kieffer wife of Andreas Muller, present,
Richardis Kieffer, wife of Michel Uhri, burgher of Soufflenheim, present here,
and Maria Eva Kieffer, wife of Frantz Joseph Haberkorn, present here. The oath
was presented to the royal notary Ballet in Haguenau, in assistance of Ignati
Fridmann member of the justice of Soufflenheim, and Johann Georg Gall, lawyer in
Haguenau.
THOMAS
PAPINGER
01 January
1785 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of the property left at time of death by deceased Thomas Papinger,
in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim where he died six months ago,
established on request of Margaretha Haberkorn, his widow, assisted by Ignatz
Dupré, lawyer, and the guardian of the heirs minor of years, the oath was
presented to the royal notary in assistance of Anton Kieffer provost and Michel
Maÿ member of the local justice, the heirs and children of the couple are 1)
Johannes Papinger 11 years old, 2) Michel Papinger 9 years old, 3) Philipp
Papinger 7 years old, 4) Jacob Papinger 3 years old, their guardian being Joseph
Fridmann,, burgher of Soufflenheim ; a marriage contract had been written the
2nd November 1752 between Thomas Papinger son of Michel Papinger burgher farmer
in Soufflenheim and of Maria Anna Gäck his wife, and Margaretha Haberkorn,
daughter of Jacob Haberkorn burgher and shoe mender in Soufflenheim and of Maria
Anna Buchmüller his wife ; witnesses undersigned were Ignatz Bäyer, Frantz Xaver
Hallez, lawyer in Haguenau, Hans Jacob Haberkorn, Johannes Hummel and Johannes
Moder.
JOSEPH KIEFFER
18 February 1785 Roeschwoog 6E33 #68
Inventory and precise description, and
partake, of all property, immobiliary and mobiliary, active and passive debts,
without any exception, that has been made after death of the deceased Joseph
Kieffer in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim. This inventory and partake
made on request of the under named heirs, who all of them gave their oath that
they have omitted no property and that they will respect the partake; written by
me the royal notary residing in Haguenau, in province Alsace, in presence of
Herr Michel Kieffer, mayor, Niclaus Daul, justice counselor of Soufflenheim,
named to evaluate the property and decide on allotment, all this in right legal
order, in Haguenau February 18th, 1785. List of heirs: The deceased has left as
legal heirs from his first and second marriage the following 6 children: 1)
Joseph Kieffer burgher in Soufflenheim. 2) Jacob Kieffer, protected resident
here (Schirmer, not burger). 3) Catharina Kieffer widow of the deceased Joseph
Krämer, in his lifetime a protected resident (Schirmer) here, in her name
compares the above named Joseph Kieffer who will care for her rights. 4) Anton Kieffer, major of years and absent
to this, in his name compares Joseph Kieffer, son of Lorentz, who has been named
his guardian or curator by way of justice, and has promised to care for his
rights. 5) Magdalena Kieffer wife of Dominic Stieger, burgher of Soufflenheim,
represented by her husband here present to assist her. 6) Johann Georg Kieffer
bachelor and major of years in Soufflenheim.
House in Soufflenheim near the bridge
goes to Joseph Kieffer, as from his marriage contract dated 22 January 1760 for
200 Gulden.
BARBARA
BERGER
21 March
1785 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Barbara Berger, widow of
deceased Georg Gres, in his lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died
two years ago, established on request of the guardian of the children minor of
years in front of the royal notary and further assistance of Michel Kieffer,
provost and Michel Maÿ, member of the local justice ; the heirs are : the sister
in law of the deceased and her children : so 1) Margaretha Gres, wife of Georg Michel Papinger, burger in
Soufflenheim, 2) deceased Barbara Gres, in her lifetime wife of deceased Dominic
Sensenbrenner and their four children named : Barbara Sensenbrenner wife of
Michel Daul burgher in Soufflenheim, Magdalena Sensenbrenner 21 years old,
Lorentz Sensenbrenner 19 years old, Hans Michel Sensenbrenner, 15 years old,
their elected guardian being Anton Kieffer burgher in
Soufflenheim.
JACOB
PFEFFERKORN
22 March
1785 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Jacob Pfefferkorn, burgher
in Soufflenheim where he died 6 weeks ago, established on request of Catharina
Ort, widow, assisted by Benedict Schreiber, burgher of Soufflenheim, and of the
guardian of the children and heirs : 1) Frantz Joseph Pfefferkorn, 5 years old,
and 2) a posthumous child to be born, the oath was presented to the royal notary
in assistance of Michel Kiefer provost and Joseph Berger, member of the justice
; a marriage contract had been passed the 18 September 1778 between Jacob
Papinger, widower of deceased Barbara Mühlhäusler, and Catharina Ort, daughter
of deceased Friedrich Ort, in his lifetime of burgher in Rott, the bride
assisted by Benedict Schreiber, witnesses Anton Eisen and Johannes
Mockers.
CATHARINA
WILHELM
23 March 1785 Roeschwoog 6E33 #68 (Contributed by Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory and
description of the property left at time of death by Catharina Wilhelm wife of
Anton Bitschi, burgher in Soufflenheim where she died February 19th, on request
of 1) the widower, 2) the guardian Jacob Messner representing the minor children
named 1. Michel Bitschi, burgher here, standing for himself, major of years, 2.
Catharina Bitschi major of years assisted by Erasmus Bitschi, burgher here, 3.
Anna Maria Bitchi, 19 years old, 4. Barbara Bitschi 16 years old, 5. Theresia
Bitschi 4 years old. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Michel
Kieffer, mayor, and Ignatius Fridmann member of the local justice in
Soufflenheim. A marriage contract had been passed 1754 January 10th between :
Anton Bitschi son of Erasmus Bitschi burgher of Soufflenheim and of Theresia
Geisler his wife and Catharina Wilhelm widow of deceased Peter Strack, burgher
of Soufflenheim, in assistance of Anton Sifrid, burgher of Soufflenheim, royal
hunter.
JACOB
LEHMAN
27 April 1785 Roeschwoog 6E33 #68 (Contributed by
Mark Drexler)
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Jacob Lehmann, burgher in
Soufflenheim, established on request of the heirs as follows, in front of the
royal notary of Haguenau who received the oath. Children and heirs born of the deceased
Barbara Schön and named : 1) Jacob Lehman, burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) Anton
Lehmann, hussar of regiment von Conflans, 3) Eva Lehmann wife of Joseph
Ernewein, burgher in Soufflenheim, 4) Johannes Lehmann, burgher in Soufflenheim,
5) Barbara Lehmman this last one born of the second marriage of the deceased to
deceased Anna Maria Schmitt, this daughter is married to Anton Müller, burgher
in Soufflenheim.
EVA
KÖHLHOFNER
06 June 1785 Roeschwoog 6E33 #68 (Contributed
by Rosa Raiman)
Inventory and description of property
of the deceased Eva Köhlhofner, wife and widow of the deceased Johannes
Zettwoch, burgher in his lifetime in Soufflenheim, where she died 9 weeks ago.
On request of Lorentz Jaeck, burgher of Soufflenheim, guardian of the minor
heirs, and of Michel Köhlhofner burgher of Soufflenheim as brother of the
deceased. In front of the royal notary of Haguenau, in presence of Frantz Anton
Bolz and Frantz Seuffert, lawyers here. Children and heirs : Anton Zettwoch, 15
years 6 months old, Michel Zettwoch, 11 years old.
OTTILIA
SCHITT
12 September
1785 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Ottilia
Schitt, wife of deceased Johannes Adam Maÿ, burgher of Soufflenheim where she
died 14th August 1785, established on request of the heirs, the oath was
presented to the royal notary in presence of Michel Kieffer, provost and Joseph
Burger member of the local justice council, the heirs are : 1) Marianna Maÿ wife
of Michel Beck, burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) Hans Adam Maÿ 22 years old, 3)
Magdalena Maÿ 20 years old, 4) Jacob Maÿ 16 years old, 5) Loentz Maÿ, 12 years
old, the guardian of the minor of years is Michel Vögele, burgher in
Soufflenheim.
PETER
BURGERT
01 January 1786 Roeschwoog 6E33 #68 (Contributed by Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by Peter Burgert, burgher of
Soufflenheim where he died 3 month ago, on request of Friedrich Messner, burgher
of Soufflenheim, as guardian of the children named : 1) children born of the
deceased and his deceased wife Maria Mesner :1. Barbara Burgert major of years,
assisted by Joseph Mesner senior, burgher here, 2. Peter Burgert, 21 years old,
3. Johannes Burgert 19 years 6 months old, 4. Joseph Burgert 17 years old, 5.
Catharina Burgert 12 years old. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of
Michel Kieffer, mayor of Soufflenheim and Nicolaus Daul, member of the local
justice here.
STEPHAN
ZETTWOCH
11 January 1786 Roeschwoog 6E33 #68 (Contributed by Jann Wojcik)
Inventory and description as ordered,
also division of property mobiliary and immobiliaty, also debts, nothing
omitted, that the deceased Stephan Zettwoch in his life a burgher of this place
has left at time of his death, about three months ago, which description has
been made on the kind request of Marianna Biff, widow of the deceased, assisted
by the respected Andres Mesner, senior, burgher of this place, and in further
assistance of the respected Joseph Kiefer, burgher of this place, both as
guardians elected by law of the minor children left in this union. Written down
by the royal notary of Haguenau, in the province of Alsace, residing in
Haguenau, who has received the oath of the widow that she will not conceal any
property, so also in assistance of Michel Kiefer, mayor here, and of the named
justice members, called here for estimation of property. Written in Soufflenheim
11 January 1786. A marriage contract had been passed
1762 April 30 between Stephan Zettwoch son of deceased Jacob Zettwoch burgher of
Soufflenheim and of Richardis Kieffer, and Marianna Biff daughter of deceased
Hans Georg Biff burgher of Soufflenheim and of Anna Maria Witt, assisted by
Lorentz Oestreicher burgher tailor in Soufflenheim.
STEPHAN ZETTWOCH AND MARIANNA BIFF
MARRIAGE CONTRACT
30 April 1762
Found in the inventory of Stephan Zettwoch and Marianna Biff: 11
January 1786. (Contributed By Jann Wojcik)
Came in Soufflenheim in front of the
royal notary of Haguenau to contract marriage: The right honorable young man
Stephan Zettwoch, son of the deceased Jacob Zettwoch, in his lifetime a burgher
in this place of Soufflenheim, and of Richardis Kiefer his mother, present here,
assisted by Lorentz Jaeck the bridegroom’s guardian, on one side : And the right
honorable young girl Marianna Biff, daughter of the deceased Hans Georg Biff in
his lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim, and of the deceased Anna Maria Witt, his
wife in her lifetime, the bride assisted by Lorentz Oestreicher, burgher and
tailor in the same Soufflenheim, on the other side. The couple promises to have
confirmation of this marriage by church celebration very soon and hopes that the
blessing of God will accompany their union. As for what concerns property : If
the bride came to die before her husband and without children born from their
union, the husband will keep the farm that the named bride brings into this
marriage, farm sited as follows : on the main street of the village, other side
Peter Lorentz, near the common fountain, in this district is the main street,
over is the Millstreet back is the common property, pays yearly 4 schillings to
the church as land taxation. What will be acquired during the union by their
labor and economy will be named common property, and so will be divided at time
of their death, each of them, as common property. Passed in Soufflenheim on date
above signed by the new married couple and : Lorentz Jaeck, guardian, Lorentz
Oestreicher, Antoni Aveline witness, Peter Metzler, witness, Michel Burgard,
witness, Michel Beller, witness, Fridmann, mayor, and the royal notary of
Haguenau.
MARIA EVA
SCHAUB
23 February
1786 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Maria Eva Schaub,
wife of Johannes Mockers, burgher and schoolteacher in Soufflenheim where she
died six months ago, established on the request of the widower and of the
guardian ; the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in assistance
of Michel Kieffer, provost and Ignatz Fridmann, member of the local justice, the
list of children and heirs is as follows 1) Bernard 17, 2) Margaretha 16, 3)
Maria Barbara 15, 4) Maria Josepha 10, 5) Johann Baptist 8, 6) Xaver 6, 7)
Philip Jacob, 4, 8) Hans Michel, 2 years old.
MAGDALENA
HOHENADEL
10 June 1786 Roeschwoog 6E33 #68 (Contributed
by Rosa Raiman)
Inventory and description of property
left at time of death by Magdalena Hohenadel, wife of Mathis Burger, resident of
Soufflenheim where she died one month ago, on request of Mathis Burger, widower,
who compares here, in front of the royal notary of Haguenau, and in presence of
Frantz Seuffert and Poinsignon, lawyers. List of children and heirs : all born
to the widower and Magdalena Hohenadel: Hans Adam, burgher in Soufflenheim,
Michel, burgher in Soufflenheim, Ignace, burgher, Joseph, burgher; all of them
also residents of Soufflenheim. Mayor: Michael Kieffer
IGNATZ
FRIDMANN
05 July
1786 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Ignatz Fridmann,
burgher in Soufflenheim where he died three weeks ago, established on request of
heirs and guardian ; in front of the royal notary of Haguenau, the oath has been
presented in further assistance of Michel Kieffer provost and Joseph Burger,
member of the local justice ; children and heirs were born of deceased Catharina
Klein and named 1) Ignatz Fridmann, burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) Jacob Fridmann,
miller in Rountzenheim, 3) Catharina Fridmann, wife of Mathias Schenck burgher
of Oberroedern, 4) Michel Fridmann burgher of Soufflenheim, 5) Frantz Joseph
Fridmann 19 years old, his guardian being Michel Burger burgher in
Soufflenheim.
MICHEL
BURCKHART
07 February
1787 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Michel Burckhart, burgher
of Soufflenheim where he died four months ago; established on request of
Margaretha Hochsess his widow, assisted by Wendrich, burgher of Soufflenheim,
and Anton Eisen, as guardian of the children minor of years, the oath was
presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Michel Kieffer provost
and Michel Meÿ member of the local justice ; the children and heirs are : 1)
Michel aged 21 2) Margaretha, 18 years old.
JOSEPH
SCHÄFER
07 February
1787 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Joseph Schäfer, burgher in
Soufflenheim where he died six months ago, established on request of Magdalena
Nuber, widow, assisted by Joseph Adam, burgher in Soufflenheim and Antoni Götz
as guardian ; the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in
assistance of Michel Kieffer, provost, and Nicolaus Daul, member of the justice
here ; the three children and heirs are 1) Nicolaus Schefer, 8 years old, 2)
Catharina Schefer, 3 years old, 3) Joseph Schefer, one year old ; a marriage
contract took place the 8 February 1778 between Joseph Schefer, son of Johannes
Schefer burgher and carter in Soufflenheim and of Catharina Arn his wife ; and
Magdalena Nuber daughter of deceased Nicolaus Nuber in his life burgher in
Soufflenheim and of Maria Anna Haser his wife ; in assistance of Joseph Adam and
of Joseph Wagner guardian ; signed by Kieffer, provost, Joseph Adam, Joseph
Wagner, Anton Schäfer, Johannes Mockers in front of the royal notary Ballet in
Haguenau.
JOSEPH
UHRIG
09 February
1787 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Joseph Uhrig, burgher of
Soufflenheim where he died six month ago, established on request of Magdalena
Bier, his widow, assisted by Frantz Seuffert, lawyer in Haguenau ; the oath was
presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Michel Kieffer, provost
and Joseph Burger, member of the local justice, the children and heirs are : 11)
Joseph, burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) Michel, burgher in Soufflenheim, 3) Marianna
wife of Ignati Burger, burgher in Soufflenheim.
[Uhrig previously translated as Uhrich
and Ulrich]
ANTON
STUDER
09 February
1787 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Anton Studer, burgher in
Soufflenheim where he died three months ago ; established on request of
Catharina Rumpf his widow assisted by Michel Strack, burgher in Soufflenheim,
the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in further assistance of
Michel Kieffer, provost here and Michel Mey member of the local justice ; the
children and heirs are : 1) Maria Anna Studer, 23 years old, 2) Catharina Studer
20, 3) Magdalena Studer 18 4) Hans Michel 12 5) Johannes 10, 6) Joseph 7, 7)
Anton Studer 3 years old ; a marriage contract had been passed between Anton
Studer son of Johann Georg Studer burgher in Soufflenheim, and Catharina Rumpf
daughter of deceased Joseph Rumpf burgher, in front of the royal notary the 11
April 1763 in presence of Magdalena Gitz, mother, Hans Georg Studer, father, and
Michel Strack, Michel Götz, Hans Stiffelmeyer, Mathis Burger and Fridmann,
provost.
JOHANN LUDWIG and
RICHARDIS UHRIG
09 February
1787 Roeschwoog 6E33 #68 Separation Of
Property
Inventory and description of all
property brought into marriage by Johann Ludwig, living burgher here in
Soufflenheim, separated property now from his wife Richardis Uhrig, after
intention of separation obtained the 24th November 1786 in front of the royal
notary of Haguenau
LORENTZ
DAUL
04 April
1787 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Lorentz Daul,
in his lifetime a burgher here in Soufflenheim where he died three months ago,
established on request of Barbara Härtler, his widow, assisted by Andres Eisen,
and on request of Peter Meyer as guardian of the heirs minor of years ; the oath
was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in assistance of Michel Kieffer,
provost and Ignatius Fridmann, member of the justice here, the children are
named : 1) Joseph Daul 23 years old, 2) Maria Anna, 20 years old, 3) Margaretha
l7 years old, 4) Catharina, 10 years old ; a marriage contract took place the 14
April 1762 between Lorentz Daul son of Joseph Daul burgher of Soufflenheim and
Anna Träher his wife, and Barbara Härtel widow of Ignatii Vögele, assisted by
her father Peter Albrecht ; the witnesses are Lorentz Sensenbrenner burgher and
inn landlord in Soufflenheim as guardian, Ignatz Fridmann, and Joseph Rieffel,
Joseph Daul, Peter Meyer, Lorentz Henel, Lorentz Kieffer, Anton Avelin ; the
notary was Arnold, in Haguenau.
GERTRUD
MEYER
19 April 1787 Roeschwoog 6E33 #68 (Contributed
by Rosa Raiman)
Inventory and description of property
left at time of death by Gertrude Meyer, wife of Ignace Jaeck, burgher of
Soufflenheim, where she died 6 years ago. On request of the widower and of the
guardian of minor heirs ; in front of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Michel
Kieffer, mayor, of Joseph Burger, member of the local justice. List of heirs :
1) Ignace Jaeck, major of years 2) Heinrich Jaeck, major of years 3) Magdalena
Jaeck 4) Francisca Jaeck, single daughters, major of years, their guardian is :
Jacob Daul junior, burgher in Soufflenheim 5) Joseph Jaeck, 20 years old 6)
Michel Jaeck, 18 years old. The guardian of the minor children is Ignatz Burger,
burgher of Soufflenheim.
ANNA GUTHMAN
20 April 1787 Roeschwoog 6E33 #68 (Contributed By Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by Anna Guthman, wife of Frantz Joseph Jeck,
royal forester and burgher in Soufflenheim where she died the 27th March ;
established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Ignati Burger, burgher of this
place and guardian of the children minor of heirs named : Frantz Joseph aged 14,
Marianna aged 11, Magdalena aged 10, Barbara aged 7 and Bernarda aged 4 ;
marriage contract has been lost ; one contract passed in Soufflenheim 15
November 1774 mentions that the acquired property during marriage will be
divided in two equal shares between the children and the surviving parent.
[Guthman previously translated as Guthmann] [The mayor and justice counsellors
are not named]
NICOLAUS
DAUL
21 April
1787 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by the deceased Nicolaus Daul,
burgher of Soufflenheim where he died four weeks ago, established on request of
Magdalena Lehmann, his widow, assisted by Andres Weber, burgher in Soufflenheim and on further
request of Jacob Daul, burgher in Soufflenheim, representing the children minor
of years, the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in further
assistance of Michel Kieffer provost and Michel Maÿ member of the local justice
; the children born of deceased
Richard Wagner in first union are 1) Bernarda Daul wife of Joseph Burger junior
burgher in Soufflenheim, 2) Nicolaus Daul 15 years old, 3) Michel Daul 13 1/2
years old ; from the second marriage were born : 4) Joseph Daul 11 years old, 5)
Jacob Daul 9 years old, 6) Catharina Daul 6 years old ; a marriage contract has
been written the 4th July 1775 in Fort Louis between Nicolaus Daul burgher in
Soufflenheim widower of Richardis Wagner and Maria Magdalena Lehmann, daughter
of Michel Lehmann burgher of Eberbach and of Christine Denzler his wife,
witnesses were Johannes Weis in Niederroedern, brother in law and Michel
Lehmann.
LORENTZ
OESTREICHER
17 July 1787 Roeschwoog 6E33
#68
Inventory and description of the
property left at time of death by the deceased Lorentz Oestreicher, burgher of
Soufflenheim where he died 2 months ago, on request of 1) Magdalena Biff, widow,
assisted by Andreas Messner, burgher and 2) Anton Ernewein senior, guardian of
the minor children and heirs ; in front of the royal notary of Haguenau, in
presence of Michel Kieffer, mayor, and Michel May, member of the local justice.
List of the four children : 1) Margaretha Oestreicher, 22 years old 2) Joseph
Oestreicher, 20 years old 3) Michel Oestreicher, 17 years old 4) Marianna
Oestreicher, 15 years old, their guardian is named above. A marriage contract
had taken place in Soufflenheim in year 1759 24 August.
ANTON SCHITT
20 July
1787 Roeschwoog 6E33 #68
(Contributed by Brian
Smith)
Inventory and
description of the property left at time of death by Anton Schitt burgher in
Soufflenheim where he died two months ago on request of 1) Margaretha Geiger,
widow, assisted by Marcell Arbogast burgher here, 2) Anton Maÿ guardian of the
minor children, the major standing for themselves : named : 1) Maria Eva, major
of years 2) Marianna major of years, 3) Anton Schitt, major of years, 4)
Margaretha 19 years old. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Michel
Kiefer, mayor, and Nicolaus Daul, member of the local justice. A marriage
contract had been passed February 29, 1755 between Anton Schitt, son of Heinrich
Schitt burgher and farmer in Soufflenheim and of Odilia Meyer, and Margaretha
Geiger widow of deceased Joseph Stüder burgher and day worker in
Soufflenheim.
The following 40 Soufflenheim
inventory records are from 6E33 Bundle 69 and cover the years 1788-1791. They
are the entire contents of this bundle.
BERNARDE
LEHMANN
07 January
1788 Roeschwoog 6E33 #69 (Contributed by Brian
Smith)
Inventory of the
property left at time of death by Bernarde Lehmann wife of Anton Müller burgher
of Soufflenheim where she died six months ago, on request of 1) the widower 2)
Joseph Ernewein as guardian of the children minor of years named : 1. Marianna
Müller, 3 1/2 years old, 2.Anton Müller 6 months old. In front of the royal
notary of Haguenau in presence of the mayor of Soufflenheim. A marriage contract
had been passed 1783 January 18th between Anton Müller son of Andres Müller
former burgher and farmer in Soufflenheim, deceased, and of Marianna Daul his
wife, and Bernarda Lehmann, daughter of Jacob Lehmann burgher and farmer of
Soufflenheim and of Anna Maria Schmidt his wife ; assistance of Dominic
Thoman.
MARGARETHA
GEIGER
08 January
1788 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Margaretha Geiger, widow of
deceased Anton Schitt, burgher of Soufflenheim in his lifetime, where she died
three months ago, established on request of the heirs and of the guardian ; the
oath was presented to the royal notary of Soufflenheim, in assistance of Michel
Kieffer, provost and Ignatii Fridmann, member of the local justice ; the four children and heirs are : 1)
Maria Eva, 2) Maria Anna, both major of years assisted by Johannes Schitt,
burgher here, 3) Anton Schitt, 22 years old, 4) Margaretha Schitt, 20 years old,
their guardian being Anton Maÿ, finally 5) Agatha Studer, wife of Bernard
Studer, burgher in Soufflenheim, daughter born of the first marriage of the
deceased Margaretha Geiger to deceased Joseph Studer, her first
husband.
IGNACE JAECK
09 January 1788 Roeschwoog 6E33 #69 (Contributed
by Rosa Raiman)
Inventory and description of the
property left at time of death by Ignace Jaeck, burgher of Soufflenheim where he
died 6 months ago ; on request of the guardian of the heirs listed below ; in
presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, who received the oath, of Michel
Kieffer, mayor of Soufflenheim and Michel May, member of the local justice
council. List of heirs : these were born of the deceased Gertrude Meyer 1)
Ignace Jaeck, major of years here
2) Heinrich Jaeck, major of years here 3) Magdalena Jaeck, major of years here
4) Francisca Jaeck, major of years here the two daughters major of years
assisted by Jacob Daul, burgher of this place, their curator 5) Joseph Jaeck, 21
years old 6) Michel Jaeck, 19 years old, the last two minor of years assisted by
Ignatz Burger, burgher of Soufflenheim, their guardian. [Reference to an
inventory of the deceased mother.]
MARTIN
HELMER
02
March 1788
Roeschwoog 6E33 #69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Martin Helmer, burgher of
Soufflenheim where he died two months ago, established on request of Eva Halter
his widow, assisted by Joseph Schefter burgher in Soufflenheim, and Georg
Helmer, burgher here as guardian of the children minor of years, the oath was
presented to the royal notary in assistance of Michel Kieffer provost and Anton
Burger, member of the local justice, the heirs are 1) Anton Helmer, 15 years
old, 2) Eva 12 years old, 3) Martin 9 years old, 4) Michel 7 years old, 5)
Joseph 5 years old, 6) Johannes Helmer, one year old ; a marriage contract took
place the 07 May 1772 in Soufflenheim between Martin Helmer, burgher and master
smith in Soufflenheim widower of Marianna Jäck, and Maria Eva Halter, daughter
of the deceased Joseph Halter burgher of Soufflenheim and of Marianna Schefter
his wife, assisted by Johannes Daul, her guardian ; witnesses were Anton Kieffer
provost, and step father, Anton Burger and Johannes
Mockers
MARIANNA MAY
28 March 1788 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and description of the
property left at time of death by Marianna May, wife of Joseph Hasser, burgher
and horse smith in Soufflenheim, where she died about two months ago, on request
of the widower and of the heirs listed below ; in front of the royal notary of
Haguenau who received their oath, in presence of Michel Kieffer, mayor, and
Joseph Schefter, member of the local justice, and of the guardian of the minor
children. List of heirs: the four children of the couple: 1) Marianna Hasser,
wife of Ignatz, Ludwig, burgher of this place, well authorized and assisted by
her husband 2) Joseph Hasser, major of years, owner of a farm 3) Barbara Hasser
aged 23 years 4) Ferdinand aged 20 years. The guardian of the minor is Joseph
Kieffer, burgher of this place.
BARBARA
VÖGELEN
30 April 1788 Roeschwoog 6E22 #69 (Contributed by Mary
Ing)
Inventory and
description of all properly left at time of death by deceased Barbara Vögelen,
in her lifetime wife of Hans Hummel, burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died
about 5 weeks ago, established on request of 1) the widower and 2) Antoni Eissen
guardian of the minor children born to the couple, in presence of the royal
notary of Haguenau, of Michel Kieffer, provost here, Antoni Burgert senior,
member of the local justice here. The children are those named hereafter : 1)
Marianna Hümler aged 7, 2) Joseph Hümmel aged 6, 3) Richardis Hummel aged 3, 4)
Catharina Hummel aged 2 and a half year.
MATHIAS
VOEGELE
30 April
1788 Roeschwoog 6E33 #69 (Contributed by Brian Smith)
Inventory and
description of the property left at time of death by : Mathias Voegele, burgher
in Soufflenheim, invalid, who died here 6 months ago, on request of 1) his
sister, Catharina Voegele, wife of Lienhard Meyer, burgher of Soufflenheim, and
2) Thomas Kieffer as curator of Georg Voegele, brother of the deceased, absent
to this, 30 years old. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of Kieffer,
mayor, and Louis Ritt, member of the local justice here.
LORENTZ KIEFFER
07 May
1788 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69 Separation Of Property
Came here Maria Anna Reiter, wife of
Lorentz Kieffer burgher in Soufflenheim. She is assisted by Louis Ritt
lawyer of the place ; describes the community of property at time of their
marriage contract passed here 08 July 1766 ; declares that she wishes that
this contract would be cancelled here, and the community abolished. The house
they own is near Peter Kieffer.
ANTON
BILDSTEIN
11 June
1788 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Anton Bildstein,
in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim where he died eight days ago,
established on request of the widow, Margaretha Lehmann, assisted by Andres
Messner ; the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in assistance
of Michel Kieffer provost and Johannes Kieffer, member of the local justice, the
five children and heirs are : 1) Marianna 18 years old, 2) Margaretha 16, 3)
Richardis 13, 4) Joseph 8 1/2 5) Anton 6 months old.
MICHEL
STRACK
12 June 1788 Roeschwoog 6E33 #69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Michel Strack,
burgher of Soufflenheim where he died the 19 march of this year, established on
request of Margaretha Oberrieder, widow, assisted by Jacob Daul burgher of
Soufflenheim and Antoni Renck, burgher of Soufflenheim as guardian of the
children minor of years, the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau
in presence of Michel Kieffer provost and Johannes Kieffer member of the local
justice. The six children and heirs are 1) Jacob major of years 2) Joseph 24, 3)
Margaretha 21 4) Magdalena 20, 5) Marianna 15 6) Victoria 7 years old ; a
marriage contract had been passed between Michel Strack, master joiner and
Margaretha Oberrieder the 2nd August 1787 (not copied here, just noted for
house) ; signed Wagatha, notary.
MICHEL
BURGER
13 June
1788 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Michel Burger,
burgher in Soufflenheim where he died 14 days ago, established on request of his
widow Elisabeth Meÿer assisted by Joseph Schwörer, burgher of this place ; the
oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in assistance of Michel
Kieffer, provost and Andres Messner, member of the local justice ; the children
and heirs are : from first union two children : Catharina 10 years old, 2) Maria
8 years old, from second marriage was born 3) Magdalena, 6 years old. A marriage
contract had been passed the 21st January 1781 in front of the royal notary of
Haguenau, Ballet, between Michel Burger, burgher of Soufflenheim, and Elisabeth
Meyer, daughter of Adam Meyer and Margaretha Riehl in Dauendorf in presence of
Adam Meyer, Guntz, Poinsignon witnesses.
CATHARINA ADAM and
JOHANNES LEHMANN - Separation Of Property
11 July
1788 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property brought into the union by Catharina Adam, wife of
Johannes Lehmann, both alive ; a decision of justice of the 10 July 1787 has
allowed their separation ; this inventory is also a final
account.
MARIA ANNA
SCHÄFFTER
09 October 1788
Roeschwoog 6E33 #69 (Contributed by Mark Drexler)
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Maria Anna
Schäffter, in her life wife of deceased Joseph Halter, her first husband, and of
deceased Anton Kieffer, provost in Soufflenheim, her second husband, in
Soufflenheim, where she died four months ago, leaving as heirs : 1) from her
first marriage to deceased Joseph Halter : Anna Maria Halter, deceased, two
sons, in their name Michel Kieffer, provost, 2) guardians Joseph Brotzi and
Anton Albrecht, both burghers in Soufflenheim and representing the children
named below, and Joseph Halter, Eva Halter, Magdalena Halter, all heirs, in
front of the royal notary in Haguenau who received the oath, in presence of Jean
Baptiste Sarselle and Louis Ritt ; the list of heirs as follows : from first
marriage to Joseph Halter : 1° deceased Anna Maria Halter in her lifetime wife
of Michel Kieffer, provost in Soufflenheim and their children named : Joseph
Kieffer, 21 years old, 6 months, Michel Kieffer, 18 years old 6 months, 2°
deceased Maria Anna Halter married to Anton Hertel burgher in Soufflenheim and
their three children : Joseph Hertel, 22 years old, Anton Hertel 19 years old,
Maria Anna Hertel 18 years old, 3° Joseph Halter, burgher in Soufflenheim 4°
Maria Eva Halter wife of Vitus Huss burgher in Soufflenheim, 5° Magdalena
Halter, wife of Joseph Brotzi burgher in Soufflenheim, from her second marriage
to Anton Kieffer : no children born. The guardians are Joseph Brotzi, and Anton
Albrecht burghers in Soufflenheim, the notary in Fort Louis received a will of
Maria Anna Schäfter, wife of Joseph Halter, in year 1785 22nd January in
presence of Johann Adam Zitvogel, Michel Nidler, Ignatius
Hubstenberger, Joseph Sigrist and Niclaus Hasser.
JOSEPH
LENGERT
28 October 1788 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69 (Contributed by
Kathleen
O'Farrell)
Inventory and
description, also division of all property left at time of death by deceased
Joseph Lengert, in his life a burgher in Soufflenheim, written in year 1788.
Inventory and orderly description, also division of property as well immobiliary and
mobiliary, not omitting the debts in this heritage, left by deceased Joseph
Lengert, in his life a burgher here where he died about four months ago.
Established on request of Elisabeth Beck, his deceased widow, assisted by the
honorable Andreas Mesmer, burgher in this place, and in presence of honorable
Joseph Vonhatten, burgher of this place, as justice named guardian of the minor
heirs, in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, established for the Province
of Alsace, after the oath has been taken by those intervening in the heritage,
and especially in presence of Herr Michel Rieder, provost here, of Anton Burger
senior justice counselor here, and of the requested estimators of the property
in Soufflenheim the 28 October in year 1788.
LIST OF HEIRS: The
deceased has left without a will as children and heirs with his widow the
following legitimate five children named : 1) Marianna Lengert, wife of Anton
Albrecht, burgher here, assisted by her husband and authorized of him to this.
2) Hans Georg Lengert, major of years, presently hussar under Regiment Conflans
in garrison in Haguenau, in his name Antoni Leppert burgher here and his
mandatory. 3) Catharina Lengert, wife of Hans Georg Helmer, burgher here and
authorized by him, also present to this. 4) Joseph Lengert, aged 22 years. 5)
Michel Lengert aged 16 1/2 years, represented by the named guardian of the minor
children, present here.
Previous to the
description of property, there has been made production by the widow of a
marriage contract passed between her and the deceased and mentioning : That in
front of the royal notary of Haguenau were present : Joseph Lengert native of
Schirrein, son of deceased Johannes Lengert, and of Anna Maria Julch his wife
there, assisted by Georg Merckel provost of Schirhofen, as guardian of the
bridegroom and: Elisabeth Beck, daughter of deceased Mathias Beck, in his
lifetime a burgher in Soufflenheim and of Anna Maria Paul his widow, assisted by
her mother and by Johannes Beck, her guardian, as bride. [The remainder of the
marriage contact has been translated and can be found under "Inventory
Translations"].
BARBARA
PAPINGER
29 October
1788 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Barbara Papinger,
wife of Michel Simmler, burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died six weeks ago,
established on request of the widower and of Joseph Zeiger as guardian, burgher
in Soufflenheim, the oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in
presence of Michel Kieffer provost and Lorentz Jeck, member of the local
justice, the heirs are the two children 1) Marianna 7 years old, 2) Margaretha 5
years old ; a marriage contract had been passed the 04 August 1780 between the
deceased wife and husband (not copied there, just referred to in terms
concerning the house).
JOSEPH
ENDRES
29 October 1788 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69 (Contributed by Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory and description of property
left at time of death by Joseph Endres, burgher here where he died two months
ago, established on request of : 1) Magdalena Schwartz, the widow, assisted by
Jacob Daul, burgher here and 2) the guardian Joseph Wilhelm, burgher here, of
the minor children and heirs named : Ignatius Endres, 18 months old, and a
posthumous child. This was established in presence of the royal notary of
Haguenau, of Michel Riehlen, schoolteacher, and Johannes Kiefer, member of the
justice. A marriage contract had been passed the 29 April 1786 between Frantz
Joseph Endres, son of Johannes Endres, burgher and shoe mender here and of
deceased Catharina Haser his wife, and Magdalena Schwartz daughter of the
deceased Heinrich Schwartz burgher and linen weaver and of Barbara Schmuck his
wife ; as witnesses were Anton Kiefer, Thomas Lehmann, guardian, Johannes
Mockers.
JOSEPH
VOGEL
30
October 1788
Roeschwoog 6E33 #69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Joseph Vogel,
burgher of Soufflenheim where he died two months ago, established on request of
Marianna Fridmann widow assisted by Jacob Daul, burgher of Soufflenheim and Hans
Dangel as guardian of the children minor of years ; the oath was presented to
the royal notary of Haguenau in assistance of Michel Kieffer provost and Michel
Fridmann member of the local justice ; the seven children and heirs are : 1)
Marianna 21 years old, 2) Joseph 20, 3) Antoni 19 4) Catharina 16 5) Hans Georg
12, 6) Barbara 9, 7) Magdalena 5 years old.
MARIANNA
HÖHN
30 October 1788 Roeschwoog 6E33 #69 (Contributed By Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by Marianna Höhn, widow of deceased Georg Halm,
former burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died four months ago, established on
request of Antoni Burger, burgher and elected guardian of the minor heirs named
: Johannes aged 23, Catharina, aged 15. The oath was taken in presence of the
royal notary, of Michel Kiefer, mayor, and Michel Friedmann member of the local
justice
AGATHA
STUDER
31 October 1788 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Agatha Studer,
wife of Bernard Muntzinger, burgher in Soufflenheim, where she died six weeks
ago, established on request of the widower and of Michel Göttgeb as guardian of
the children minor of years, the oath was presented to the royal notary of
Haguenau in assistance of Michel Kieffer provost and Michel Fridmann, member of
the local justice ; the eight children and heirs are : 1) Marianna Muntzinger,
14 years old, 2) Theresia 13, 3) Catharina 10 1/2, 4) Margaretha 9, 5) Joseph 8,
6) Magdalena 5, 7) Barbara 3, 8) Bernard 1 1/2 years old.
MARGARETHA
HABERKORN
12 November
1788 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Margaretha Haberkorn, widow
of deceased Joseph Heitz, in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim where she
died seven years ago, established on request of the heirs in presence of the
royal notary and provost who assisted and received the oath ; the heirs are 1)
Maria Anna Heitz, wife of Michel Schitt burgher of Soufflenheim 2) Margaretha
Heitz wife of Joseph Kieffer burgher of Soufflenheim 3) Richardis Heitz wife of
Jacob Schitt burgher of Soufflenheim.
MARIA ANNA
SENSENBRENNER
05 February 1789 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of the property left at
time of death by Maria Anna Sensenbrenner, wife of Michel Köhlhofer burgher of
Soufflenheim, where she died 7 weeks ago, on request of 1) the widower 2) the
following children and heirs : 1. Hans Köhlhofer, burgher of this place, 2.
Maria Anna Köhlhofer, widow of Adam Elchinger, burgher of this place, assisted
by Jacob Daul, 3. Eva Köhlhofer, widow of deceased Hans Zettwoch, former burgher
here, leaving as children : Anton 21 years old, Michel 16 years old, whose
guardian is Hans Jäck burgher of this place, 4) Joseph Köhlhofer, burgher of
this place, 5) Michel Köhlhofer, burgher of this place of Soufflenheim.
MAGDALENA
KIEFFER
05
February 1789
Roeschwoog 6E33 #69
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of death by deceased Magdalena Kieffer, wife of Johann
Georg Hert, burgher in Soufflenheim and potter, she died four months ago,
established on request of 1) the widower, 2) Thomas Kieffer burgher in
Soufflenheim and guardian of the children minor of years named : Hans Georg, 9
years old, Anton 4 years old, and Jacob, 14 days old (who died after his mother)
; the oath was received by the royal notary of Haguenau, Hatt in presence of
Michael Kieffer, provost, Andres Messner, member of the justice ; a marriage
contract had been passed between Johann Georg Hert, burgher and potter, widower
in Soufflenheim, and Magdalena Kieffer daughter of honorable Lorentz Kieffer
burgher and potter in Soufflenheim and of Eva Moser his wife ; dated : 05
February 1777 signed by Dubois, Scheck, lawyers in Haguenau. Reference is made
to inventory passed 22 January 1777.
THERESIA
REITTER
06 February
1789 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Theresia Reitter, wife of
Lorentz Mohler burgher in Soufflenheim where she died three months ago,
established on request of the widower and of Antoni Schäfter guardian of the
children minor of years ; the oath was received by the royal notary in presence
of Kieffer provost, and Michel Fridmann member of the local justice, the heirs
are 1) Maria Theresia Mohler 16 2) Ignatii Mohler 11 years old ; a marriage
contract had been passed 20 August 1766 between them (not repeated
here).
JOHANN GEORG
ZINCK
20 February
1789 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Johann Georg Zinck, burgher
of Soufflenheim where he died five weeks ago, established on request of Barbara
Baumann his widow, assisted by Hans Thomen burgher here her curator, and
guardian of their son Anton Zinck, in military service for the king. The oath
was presented to the royal notary in presence of Kieffer provost and Hans
Kieffer member of the local justice ; a marriage contract had been passed 09
June 1788 (no details given, nor copy).
MARIANNA
WAGNER
08 June
1789 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Marianna Wagner, wife of
Jacob Beck, burgher in Soufflenheim where she died six months ago, established
on request of the widower and of Johannes Wagner guardian, the oath was
presented to the royal notary in presence of Michel Kieffer provost and Andres
Mesner, member of the local justice. The heirs are 1) Anton Beck 22 years old,
2) Hans Adam Beck, 15 years old.
CATHARINA
MOSER
02 June 1789 Roeschwoog 6E33 #69 (Contributed By Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory and description of all
property left at time of her death by Catharina Moser, wife of Joseph Burger,
burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died six months ago, established on request
of 1) the widower, 2) Lorentz Schäfer, elected guardian and burgher of this
place representing the six children : Catharine 18, Maria Eva 14, Elisabeth 10,
Ignati 9, Frantz Joseph 6 and Barbara 2 years old. In assistance of the royal
notary, of Michel Kiefer mayor and Hans Kiefer member of the justice council
here.
MARIANNA IRR
11 June 1789 Roeschwoog 6E33 #69 (Contributed by Brian
Smith)
Inventory and
description of the property left at time of death by : Marianna Irr, wife of
deceased Joseph Götz, former burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died February
1st, on request of 1) the guardian of the minor heirs, the major standing for
themselves and named 1. Magdalena Götz wife of Peter Lehmannn burgher of
Soufflenheim, 2. Marianna Götz wife of Joseph Wagner, resident of Soufflenheim
3. Margaretha Götz, 18 years old, represented by Anton Siegfried, burgher in
Soufflenheim, her guardian. In presence of the royal notary of Haguenau, of
Michel Kieffer, mayor of Soufflenheim and Antoni Burger, member of the local
justice here.
MAGDALENA
SENSENBRENNER (Separation Of Property)
13 July 1789 Roeschwoog 6E33 #69 (Contributed by Mary
Ing)
Inventory and
description of the separation of property obtained in front of the Court of
Justice of Colmar by the notary of Haguenau concerning Magdalena Sensenbrenner,
who came here, wife of Hans Vögele, burgher of Soufflenheim, in presence of Jean
Baptiste Sarselle, lawyer, after they asked this separation from the community
on the 10th April 1788. This means that the property brought into the union will
go back to each side, in presence of witnesses : Bernard Schwester, and Louis
Ritt, lawyers. Record in Haguenau the 13th July 1789.
MICHEL
GÖTZ
04
January 1790
Roeschwoog 6E33 #69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Michel Götz, burgher in
Soufflenheim where he died fourteen days ago, established on request of
Magdalena Nebel his widow, assisted by Johannes Mockers, schoolteacher here and
Jacob Strack, guardian of the children and burgher in Soufflenheim , the oath
was presented to the royal notary in presence of Kieffer provost and Louis Ritt
; the heirs are named in will : from the first marriage of the deceased to
Margaretha Fritz are 1) Catharina Götz wife and widow of Michel Seelig and so
the three children of this Seelig couple named : Michel Seelig 22, Barbara
Seelig 14 and Magdalena Seelig 2 years old ; their guardian is Friedrich Götz
burgher of Soufflenheim 2) Michel Götz in Soufflenheim with his four
children named : 1) Michel Götz 17,
2) Joseph Gotz 14 3) Johannes Götz 10 and 4) Hans Götz 8 years old. Their
curator is Friderich Götz, from the second marriage of Michel Götz to Magdalena
Nebel were born : 1) Christine 21 years old, 2) Barbara 19 years
old.
MARGARETHA RENCK
05 January 1790 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and description of all
property brought into the union by Margaretha Renck, who came here, alive, wife
of honorable Lorentz Kieffer in Soufflenheim ; this establishes a separation of
property between them, in presence of Jean Baptiste Sarselle lawyer ; the bride
brought into the union according to her marriage contract dated 27 March 1774 a
house and land ; her guardian, present, recalls her property coming from André
Renck her father, and from her grandfather Paul Renck, burgher in Soufflenheim ;
inventory of her father dated 16 April 1762 is also referred to ; the record is
signed Lambert and Ballet, notary.
JOSEPH
SIMMLER
15 January
1790 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Joseph Simmler,
burgher day laborer in Soufflenheim, established on request of Margaretha Hecht,
his widow, assisted by the guardian of the children ; the oath was presented in
presence of Kieffer provost, and Johann Bapstist Sarselle and Johann Baptist
Lambert lawyers ; the children and heirs are1) Margaretha Simmler 3 years old,
2) Hans Simmler one year old, the guardian is Michel Heitz, burgher in
Soufflenheim.
MARGARETHA
ROTH
26 February 1790 Roeschwoog 6E33 #69 (Contributed By Rosa
Raiman)
Inventory of the property brought into
the union by : Margaretha Roth, comparing [coming] here, wife of Joseph
Köhlhofner burgher in Soufflenheim, and separate in property with her husband ;
reference to a private marriage contract passed 6 November 1779 in Fort Louis
between the couple (but no mention of parents nor witnesses). Follows the list
of goods brought into the union by the bride. No mention of witnesses [Witnessed
by two scribes and not the mayor.]
URSULA
STIFFELMEYER
29 April 1790 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Ursula Stiffelmeyer widow
of Mathias Götz, burgher of Soufflenheim, where she died six months ago ;
established on request of the heirs and guardian ; in front of the royal notary
who received the oath, in presence of Lorentz Haberkorn mayor and Anton Ernewein
member of the town council ; the five children and heirs are : 1) Barbara Götz,
wife of deceased Jacob Kiefer, burgher of Soufflenheim, assisted by Frantz
Seuffert, lawyer of Haguenau, 2) Marianna Götz wife of Joseph Moser burgher of
Soufflenheim, 3) Anton Götz burgher of Soufflenheim 4) Maria Ursula Gôtz wife of
Anton Renck, burgher of
Soufflenheim 5) deceased Catharina Gotz wife of Joseph Lehmann and the child of
this couple is Joseph Lehmann 8 1/2 years old ; his guardian is Michel Meÿ.
MARGARETHA
LEHMANN
29 April 1790 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Margaretha Lehmann, wife
and widow of deceased Anton Bildstein in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim
where she died five months ago, written by the royal notary in presence of
Lorentz Haberkorn mayor and Anton Ernewein town counselor, established on
request of Anton Schäffer, guardian of the children named 1) Maria Anna , 22
years old wife of Joseph Schlosser burgher in Soufflenheim 2) Margaretha 18 years old, 3) Joseph 10 years old, 4)
Anton 3 years old
JOSEPH
LEHMANN
30 April 1790 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Joseph Lehmann burgher of
Soufflenheim written by the royal notary who received the oath, in presence of
Lorentz Haberkorn mayor and Anton Ernewein member of the council of
Soufflenheim. On request of Barbara Halter, widow, assisted by Joseph Messner,
and Joseph Schmuck junior as guardian of heirs ; children are : 1) Elisabeth Lehmannn 14, 2) Barbara 9, 3)
Franciscus 7, 4) Hans Michel one year old. A marriage contract had been passed
in year 1774 the 4th of August (not detailed here) signed Anton Scheck and Haett
royal notary.
ELISABETH
MEYER
15 May
1790 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by deceased Elisabeth Meyer,
widow of deceased Michel Burger, in his lifetime a burgher of Soufflenheim,
where she died four months ago, established on request of Peter Metzler, burgher
in Soufflenheim, as guardian of their daughter Magdalena Burger, 8 years old ;
oath in presence of the royal notary of Haguenau and of Lorentz Haberkorn,
mayor, and Dominic Gotz, member of the town council.
PETER LEHMANN AND
MAGDALENA GÖTZ
07 August 1790
Roeschwoog 6E33 #69 Separation Of
Property
Inventory and
description of the property brought into the union by Peter Lehmann, alive,
burgher here, and Magdalena Götz his wife ; both now have separated property and
are assisted by Jean Baptiste Sarselle lawyer ; this is considered as a final
account undersigned Silvester Bernard, Louis Ritt, lawyers ; a marriage contract
which had taken place the 04 January 1780 is so cancelled. (no
details)
MICHEL
PAPINGER
13 January
1791
Roeschwoog 6E33 #69
Inventory and
description of all property left at time of death by Michel Papinger burgher in
Soufflenheim where he died fourteen days ago, established on request of
Margaretha Gress his widow, assisted by Andres Messner burgher in Soufflenheim
and Adam Schäfter as guardian of
the children ; the oath was presented in presence of Lorentz Haberkorn, mayor of
this municipality, and Joseph Zinger, member of the local council ; the heirs
are the five children born of deceased Maria Anna Kack in first union : 1)
Michel Papinger, burgher in Soufflenheim 2) Thomas Papinger, deceased whose
children are : Thomas 17, Michel 15 and Philipp 12 ; 3) Elisabeth Papinger wife
of Joseph Stentzel burgher in Soufflenheim, 4) Barbara Papinger deceased, in her
life wife of Michel Siegler burgher of Soufflenheim and their daughter Maria
Siegler 8 years old, 5) Magdalena Papinger aged 7, and born of the second
marriage of Michel Papinger to Margaretha Gress, widow in second union ; a
marriage contract had been passed 06 July 1780 between Michel Papinger widower
of Maria Anna Kack, and Margaretha Gres, widow of Georges Henrich Knöpfler
burgher of Riedseltz, in front of notary Beunat, in Fort Louis ; witnessed by
Simon Pozzo, Frantz Joseph Huder, burghers of Fort Louis, Michel
Daul.
ANTON
BURGER
15 January
1791 Roeschwoog 6E33
#69
Inventory and
description of property left at time of death by Anton Burger, burgher in
Soufflenheim where he died seven months ago, established on request of Maria Eva
Hohenedel his widow, assisted by Dominic Gotz, burgher of Soufflenheim ; the
oath was presented to the royal notary of Haguenau in presence of Lorentz
Haberkorn, mayor, and Joseph Zinger, member of the town council ; the six
children and heirs are 1) Maria Anna Burger wife of Joseph Adam burgher here, 2)
Margaretha Burger 21 years old, 3) Michel Burger 18 years old, 4) Anton Burger
14 years old, 5) Joseph Burger 9 years old, 6) Ignatz Burger 6 years old. A
marriage contract had been passed the 14 January 1766 between Anton Burger and
Maria Eva Hohenedel, not detailed here.
MARGARETHA MEYER
22 October
1791 Roeschwoog 6E33 #69 Separation Of
Property
Inventory and
description of all property brought into the union by Margaretha Meyer, alive,
wife of Joseph Daul burgher in Soufflenheim, after their separation obtained
here ; under assistance of Lorentz
Leÿ Invalid in Soufflenheim.