c 1700 Cornelis Boumeester, View of Rotterdam.
A tile painting, composed of 33 Delft tiles (trimmed).
Courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston [3]
1724 Anna Maria Klingenmaÿer, daughter of Cunrad Klingenmaÿer and Magdalena Sophia, was baptized on October 21, 1724 at the Evangelische Kirche Höfingen (OA. Leonberg), Höfingen, Neckarkreis, Württemberg, Germany. [1] [2] The sponsors were (German): Hanns Michel Schmid Müller allhier Maria Sophia Schweickherin Pastoris uxor und Anna Maria, Johannes Widmaÿer uxor aus von hier.
We know that Simon Wittmeyer was born in Europe because he immigrated to America in 1751. We do not know when or where, specifically, Simon Wittmeyer was born. We seek evidence about his birth place and birth date.
c 1750 Simon Wittmeyer married Anna Maria Klingenmeyer, daughter of Conrad and Magdalena Klingemeyer (date and place unknown, but perhaps around 1750). We seek documentation about this marriage, which is inferred by the 1759 will of Conrad Klingenmeyer (Anna Maria's father), which named Simon Wittmeyer as the spouse of daughter Anna Maria. Simon was the administrator for Conrad's estate. A Widmayer family interacted with the Klingenmayer family in Höfingen [see the sponsors of the baptism of Anna Maria Klingenmayer and the Research Notes: below].
1751 Simon Wittmeyer traveled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Rotterdam, Netherlands via Cowes, England.
1751 Simon Widmayer arrived in Pennsylvania on the ship Phoenix, with Captain John Spurrier, from Rotterdam via Portsmouth, along with 412 passengers. They arrived in Philadelphia on Wednesday, September 25. The list of passengers included Simon Widmayer and Andreas Eisenhardt, perhaps a neighbor in 1757, and Balthas Widenmeyer [relationship unknown]. [6] [7] [8] Simon Widmayer took the required Oath of Allegiance to King George II at the courthouse in Philadelphia on September 25.
1752 Simon Widmeyer had land surveyed in the Manor of Springetsbury, West Manchester Twp, York County, as described in a deed dated December 20, 1810, which granted the land to son Simon Wittmeyer. The 164 acres of land were described (in 1810) as adjacent to lands of John Gardner, Jacob Hoke, Andrew Stouch, Peter Wolf Jr, Leonard Lechron, and George Eisenhart and was part of a larger tract warranted by Jacob Welsh by certificate under the hand of George Stevenson dated 1752. The land was surveyed in the name of Simon Widmeyer by Charles Lukens on a warrant dated April 2, 1767, and recorded on June 8, 1826. Simon Witmeyer sold the land to Peter Eister by deed 3I-158 on June 8, 1826. [10]
1755 Daughter Anna Maria was born on December 12. She later married Andreas Heg [Hake], marriage date unknown.
1758 Simon Widenmire and Conrad Eisenhart purchased about 300 acres of land in Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania, from the estate of Paul Burkhart. The price was 195 pounds. The deed was dated December 2. [11] [12] Simon and Conrad secured a mortgage from Martin Eichelberger for the purchase, which they had repaid by March 22, 1775. [13]
1759 Simon Wittmeyer was the administrator for the will of Conrad Klingenmeyer, his father-in-law. "Came into court Simon Witmyer, the acting administrator ... of Conrad Klingenmyer, deceased, and produced the account of his administration of the said intestate's estate ... whereby there appears to be a balance ... of eighty four pounds ... that he pay to the widow Magdalena the sum of twenty five pounds ... for her third part ... that he pay unto George the eldest son of the said deceased for his two shares the sum of seventeen pounds ... that he pay unto Michael Klingenmyer and Conrad Klingenmyer two of the sons of the deceased the sum of eight pounds ... that [he] retain in his hands in right of Mary his wife one of the daughters ... the sum of eight pounds ... that he pay unto David Toot and Catherine his wife ... another of the daughters ... the like sum." Dated March 22, at the York County Orphans' Court, [14]
1761 Simon Widemeyer Jr, son of Simon and Maria, was born on February 6, in the evening. He was baptised on April 19 at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in York, York County, with witnesses Jacob and Magdalena Schneider. [15] [16]
1762 Simon Witmeyer was taxed in Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania.
1766 Simon and Maria Widmeyer were sponsors at the baptism of Simon, son of Daniel and Elizabeth Keiler, on June 15, at Wolf's Reformed church in Manchester Twp. [17] [18]
1767 A warrant for land was issued to Simon Widenmeyer on April 3, for 164 acres in Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [19] The tract was surveyed on May 13. Adjacent properties were owned by Philip Hains Jr, Anthony Wolf, Conrad Eisenheards, Teetrich Uhler, and Adam Uhler. [20] A survey of the Conrad Eisenheard tract showed it adjacent to land of Simon Widmyer and Sebastian Weigle [future brother-in-law of daughter Mary Magdalena Witmeyer]. [21] [22]
1768-69 Jacob Kreber entered a caveat against the acceptance of a survey made for Simon Witmeyer and Conrad Eisinghart on a piece of land in Manchester Twp, York County alledging he had a prior warrant dated February 1767. Jacob Welsh made an entry in 1752 for 250 acres and sold it to Paul Burghart, whose executors sold it to Witmeyer and Isenhart. Kremer disputed 30 acres which Kremer said were outside the original Welsh survey. Land Office 8 November. [23] [24] [25]
1771 Simon Witmayer was taxed in Manchester Twp, York County. Basten [Sebastian] Wagel and Martin Wegel were also listed [26]
c 1771 Daughter Magdalena Witmeyer married Peter Weigel.
1772 Simon Witmayer was taxed in Manchester Twp, York County. [27]
1772 Maria Witmeyer was a sponsor at the baptism of Johan Peter Eissenhardt, son of Conrad and Catharine, on February 22, at the Reformed Church in West Manchester Twp. [28] [29]
1772 Maria Eva Weigel, daughter of Magdalena and Peter Weigel, was born on October 30. She was baptized on November 8, 1772, at Christ Lutheran Church, York County with sponsors Simon Witmeier and wife. [30] [31]
1779 Simon Witmeyer was taxed £32.5.6 in Manchester Twp, York County for 140 acres, 2 horses, and 3 cattle. [32] [33] [34]
1780 Simon Witmeyer was Overseer of the Poor in Manchester Twp, York County. [35]
1780 Simon Witmeyer was taxed 25 pounds in Manchester Twp, York County for 150 acres, 3 horses, 3 sheep, and 3 cattle. George, Stophel, and Jacob Klingman were also taxed, possibly Mary's brothers. [36] [37] [38]
1781 Simon Witmeyer Senior was taxed £4.0.0 in Manchester Twp, York County for 150 acres, 2 horses, 4 cattle [39].
1782 Siemon Withmeier was a private in the York County Militia and apprehended British deserters under Sergeant John Wetzell and took them to Camp Security. Perhaps this was a son of Simon Witmeyer. [40]
1782 Simon Wittmeyer Senior was taxed £8.13.8 in Manchester Twp, York County for 150 acres, 3 horses, 3 cattle, and 7 sheep. Simon Wittmeyer Junior was taxed £1. [41]
1783 Simon Witmeyer, Sr was taxed in Manchester Twp, York County for 150 acres, 5 inhabitants, 1 house, and 1 barn. Simon Jr was taxed for 2 inhabitants. [42] [43] [44]
1785 Simon Witmier Junior was taxed £1.9.0 in Manchester Twp, York County for 2 horses, 2 land cattle. [45]
1786 Simon Wittmeyer Senior and Simon Wittmeyer Junior were listed on the septennial census for Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [46]
1786 Simon Whitmer Junior was taxed in Manchester Twp, York County for 150 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle. Simon Whitmer Senior was taxed for 1 horse and 1 cow. [47]
1786 Simon Witmeyer, perhaps this one or his son, was an official (unspecified) in Manchester Twp, York County. [48] Simon Witmeyer was the constable for Manchester Twp. [49]
1787 Simon Whitmeyer Junior was taxed in Manchester Twp, York County for 150 acres, 3 horses, 2 cattle. [50]
c 1787 Simon Witmeyer, Jr married Elizabeth about this time. [Date unknown, date given since first child was born about 1788]
1789 There was one listing for Simon Widmeyer, who was taxed in Manchester Twp, York County for 150 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle. [51]
1790 Simon Whitmyer lived in Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania, in a household with 1 males under age 16, 1 males age 16 and over, and 5 females. This could be either Simon Jr or Simon Sr. [52] Nearby listings included Bastian, Leonard, and Martin Weigle [brothers-in-law of daughter Mary through her husband Peter Weigle]. Andrew Stough and Phillip Wolf were also listed nearby and they were named as nearby landowners in Simon's 1801 will.
1790 Simon and Mary Witmeyer were sponsors at the baptism of grand-daughter Eva, daughter of Simon, Jr, on May 22.
1790 Simon Widenmire was granted land in Manchester Twp by the Paul Burkhart estate. The land had been warranted originally by Jacob Walsh in 1752 [also named in the 1752 survey to Simon Wittmeyer]. [53]
1793 Simon Witmeyer, farmer, was listed on the septennial census for Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [54]
1795 Simon and Mary Witmeyer were sponsors at the baptism on December 2 of grand-son Jacob, son of Simon, Jr, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, City of York, York County. [55]
1798 Simon Witmeyer Sr was on the U.S. direct tax list for Manchester, York County, Pennsylvania for a one story wood house, 18 by 16 feet, with 2 windows and 16 lights, on a 2 acre lot. [56] [57] [58]
1800 Simon Witmeyer Jr and Sr lived in West Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania in adjacent listings.
1800 Simon Witneyer Sr lived in West Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 1 (45 and over); and females: 1 (45 and over). [59]
1800 Simon Witneyer Jr lived in West Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 1 (under 10), 1 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over); and females: 5 (under 10), 2 (10 thru 15), and 1 (45 and over). [60]
Nearby listings included Sebastian, Martin, and Martin Wigle; and Andrew Stough [named as landowner near Wittmeyer's estate in Simon's will of 1801].
1800 Simon Witmyer was listed on the septennial census for West Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [61]
1801 Simon Witmeyer's will was dated on September 10 in Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [62] A longer version of the will is with his estate papers, on record at the York County Pennsylvania courthouse. [Photocopy, page 1.] [Photocopy, page 2.] [Photocopy, page 3.] [Photocopy, page 4.]:
In the Name of God Amen, I Simon Wittmeyer Senr of Manchester township in the County of York and State of Pennsylvania Yeoman being advanced in Years but of Sound mind memory and Understanding and though weak in Body (yet in Health) thanks be to God. do this Tenth day of September In the Year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one make and Publish this my Last will and Testament. Imprimis That is to Say first of all I Commend my Soul into the hands of Allmighty God who gave it me and my Body to the Earth to be decently Buried at the discretion of my Executors hereinafter Named And as Toutching all my worldly Estate which I Possess, I Give devise and Bequeath of the Same as follows (to wit) I order that all my Just debts and funeral charges be first paid and Satisfied out of my Estate Item I Give and Bequeath unto Mary my beloved wife my Bed and Bedstead, one Cow, and all Such of my household Goods Effects and Personal Estate whatsoever which She Shall Chuse to keep and Retain for her own use & Benefit Together with all the Anuities and Benefits of my Real Estate hereinafter mentioned and to be rendered to her by my Son Simon Wittmeyer Junr. To have hold Occupy Possess and Enjoy the Same for and during her Natural Life if She So Long Continue my Widow, And after the Decease of Mary my said Wife I will that the remainder of the Estate by me to her above Bequeathed which is Left by her at her decease Shall Descend To my surviving Children in Equal Share a Like. Item further it is my will that such or so much of my Personal Estate which my Said Doth not take & Retain for herself Shall be sold at public Vendue and the monies Arising from the Sale thereof I order to be divided in four Equal Shares Between mary my said wife and my three children.
Item I Give and Devise unto my Son Simon Wittmeyer Junr And to his heirs and Assigns for Ever for and Under the Restrictions & Reservations on behalf of Mary my Said wife and the Reasonable Consideration hereinafter mentioned. All that my now dwelling Plantation and Tract of Land Situate in Manchester Township aforesaid. Adjoining the Lands of George Isenhard Andrew Stough Philip Wolf Peter Groke and other Containing one hundred & Sixty three acres & allowance Together with Buildings thereon Erected he my aforesaid Son his heirs or assigns Rendering and delivering thereout unto Mary my said wife Annually of Yearly the following Articles & Benefits. Viz during her natural life to wit, Yearly and every year Ten Bushels of Good wheat Ten Bushels of Rie One Live Hog weighing one hundred pounds weight, twenty five pounds of Beef, half a Bushel of Salt. five pounds of Tallow one barrel of Cider eight pounds of Hackled hemp Six pounds of flax Six pounds of FlaxTan two pounds of wooll two Bushels of Indian Corn the fourth part by the Cock or Shock of all the Hay and Second crop Yearly Cut and Cured and made in the meadow and hauled and put on her stable and Pasturage for her Cow in common with his Cattle the use and Benefit a Stable for her cow and two small piece of Ground near the house being about one Acre for her Sole use to plant and Occupy use & Benefit of the Spring & Springhouse and all ways & passages and that part of the Garden now in Occupation of my said wife, also the whole & Sole Possession and Enjoyment of my now dwelling house during her natural Life And also further paying out and for my Said plantation and Tract of Land unto my two daughters to wit Magdalena Intermarried with Peter Weigel and Mary Intermarried with Andrew Hack the full sum of Four hundred Pounds lawful money of Pennsylvania in Yearly payments of One hundred pounds The first payment to be made at the Expiration of one Year next after my decease to the Eldest of my Said daughters and the Like sum the next year to the next Eldest of my daughters untill Each of them Shall have Received the Sum of Two hundred pounds which Said Sums I Give and Bequeath to them and their Respective heirs and assigns for Ever. The Severall Sum or Sums of money & Articles which they Respectively Received of me at the Time and Since their Intermarriages & where with the Stand Charged, Shall be so much of the above sum of four hundred Pounds in money. as it will Count and in part of the Bequests above declared and mentioned but I will that no Interest be taken or Exacted for any of the Sum or Sums of money which I lent them but only the Principal Monies So Discounted from the Respective bequests afores. devised to my said Daughters. further it is my will That my Said Son Simon during the natural Life of Mary my wife find and provide Sufficiency of firewood ready Cut Split and hawled to the door of her dwelling - also when Required to hawl her Grain to mill to be Ground and Return the Grist to her - and to give her Yearly Six quarts of Brandy and to have Liberty to take as many apples in the orchard as she pleases Yearly And Lastly I do hereby Nominate and Appoint my Said Son Simon Wittmeyer and my Son in Law Andrew Hack to be Executors of this my Last will and Testament. In Testamony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the day and year abovesaid. Signed and sealed by Simon Wittmeyer
1804 Simon Witmeyer, of Manchester Twp, York County, paid $666.39 to John R Coates, of Philadelphia and attorney for John Penn of Stoke Pogues in the county of Bucks in England for a tract of land in the Manor of Springetsbury, Manchester Twp, York County. Dated March 26 The land description was for 164 acres and named adjacent landowners John Gardner, Jacob Hoke, Andrew Stouch, Peter Wolf Junior, Leonard Lechron, and George Eisenhart. The tract was part of a larger tract of 250 acres surveyed for Jacob Welsh dated 24 February 1752 [I have found no record of this]. A draft [survey?] in the name of Simon Widmeyer and Charles Lukens on a warrant was dated 3 April 1767. Simon Witmeyer claimed possession of the land and alledged that he had the best right to take this deed for the land. John R Coates and his wife Sarah appeared on 20 December to acknowledge the deed. Recorded 8 June 1826. [63] [64]
1806 Simon Witmeyer's will was proved on February 5. Executors: Simon Wittmeyer and Andrew Hack. Manchester Township. Wife: Mary Wittmeyer. Children: Simon; Magdalena, wife of Peter Weigle; and Mary, wife of Andrew Hack.
1806 Simon Wittmeyer, Jr and Andrew Hack gave a final accounting of Simon's estate, reporting a total value of over 400 pounds. Among his belongings were household goods, a writing aparatus and lanthorn, sheep shears, Book true Christianity, Bible, 5 old books, shaving box and razor. The account mentioned bills to sons-in-law Peter Weikel and Andrew Hack, among others.
1807 Simon Witmyer [junior] was listed on the septennial census for West Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [65]
1807 Simon Witmeyer and Andrew Hake, executors for Simon Witmeyer deceased, produced an account on March 24, for the York County Orphans' Court with balance £295.14.3. [66]
1810 Son Simon Wittmier lived in West Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania in a household with males: 2 (under 10), 1 (10 thru 15), and 1 (45 and over); and females: 1 (under 10), 1 (10 thru 15), 3 (16 thru 25), and 2 (45 and over, perhaps his wife and mother). The adjacent listing was for son-in-law Peter Weigle in Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania. [67]
c 1810 Anna Maria Witmeyer died at about this date. Inventory settled September 28, 1810.
1810 Simon Jr Wittmeyer and Andrew Hack made an inventory of the goods left by Anna Mary Wittmeyer, widow of Simon Wittmeyer deceased 5 Feb 1806. Among her belongings were household goods, a spinning wheel, linen, flax, hemp, and five books. The total value of the goods was about 140 pounds and 160 pounds of cash. The final settlement on 28 Sep 1811 after expenses left a balance of £119.11.10 to be disposed of according to deceased's will.
1810 John Penn, proprieter of Pennsylvania, and resident of Bucks County England, described a letter of attorney granting land, in Springettsbury Manor, to Simon Wittmeyer, of West Manchester Twp, York County. Dated December 20. The land was part of a larger tract documented on February 24, 1752 and had been surveyed in the name of Simon Widmeyer by Charles Lukens on a warrant dated April 3, 1767. [68]
1812 Simon Witmeyer and Andrew Hake gave their account of the estate of Simon Witmeyer, deceased at the Orphans Court of York County, on February 18. [69]
1826 Simon Witmeyer [Jr] of West Manchester Twp sold to George Eister of Paradise Twp, the 164 acre tract described in an 1804 York County deed. Dated June 8. The tract was described as being the same tract that Simon Witmeyer Sr had owned and had bequeathed, in his will in York County, to Simon Witmeyer Jr. [70]
Research Notes:
Eisenhart states that Simon Wittmeyer married Anna Maria Klingenmeyer, daughter of Conrad and Magdalena Klingemeyer. [71] No evidence was given, but the 1759 will of Conrad Klingenmeyer names Simon Witmeyer as executor and spouse of daughter Anna Maria. We seek documentation about this marriage.
A Gusler genealogy reports substantial research about the Wittmeyer family, but does not give Anna Maria's last name. [72]
George and Magdalena Widmaier of Kuppingen, Württemberg, Germany had several children, including Simon.
1723 Simeon Widmajer, child of Hanß Jerg Widmajer and Magdalena Widmajer, was baptized on October 1, 1723, at the Evangelische Kirche Kuppingen (OA. Herrenberg), Kuppingen, Württemberg, Germany. Simeon Widmajer was born on October 1, 1723. [73]
1727 Johannes Widmaier, child of Georg Widmaier and Magdalena Widmaier, was baptized on June 24, 1727, in Evangelische Kirche Kuppingen (OA. Herrenberg), Kuppingen, Württemberg (baden-württemberg), Deutschland (germany). Johannes Widmaier was born on June 23, 1727. [74]
1729 Johann Melchior Widmajer, child of Georg Widmajer and Magdalena Widmajer, was baptized on October 21, 1729, in Evangelische Kirche Kuppingen (OA. Herrenberg), Kuppingen, Württemberg (baden-württemberg), Deutschland (germany). Johann Melchior Widmajer was born on October 21, 1729. [75]
1734 Anna Maria Widmaier, child of Jerg Widmaier and Magdalena Widmaier, was baptized on June 1, 1734, in Evangelische Kirche Kuppingen (OA. Herrenberg), Kuppingen, Württemberg (baden-württemberg), Deutschland (germany). Anna Maria Widmaier was born on June 1, 1734. A note in the baptism record suggests that George died about this time. [76]
c 1735 Simon Witmeyer has been reported to be born in Germany about 1735. [FamilySearch.org, AFN1TKG-R1L, no documentation seen]
1757 Simon Witmeyer was taxed in Elizabeth Township, north of Warwick Twp, Lancaster County. [77] [78] [79]
1758 Simon Witmeyer was taxed in Elizabeth Township as an inmate on Gottlieb Engeland's land. [80] [81] [Hawbaker, Gary T. & Clyde L. Groff, A New Index: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Before the Federal Census. Volume 3, Index to the 1750 Tax Records, p 113]
1767 A warrant for land was issued to Philip Winternmeyer, relationship unknown, on 24 February for 169 acres in Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania and the land was surveyed on 13 May. Ajdacent land was owned by Henry Kreber, George Weiderrecht, Henry Heistant, and William Reisor. [82] [83] Philip appeared on the 1783 tax list for Manchester Twp. Phillip Wintermeyer was listed on the 1790 census near Simon Witmeyer.
1751 Balthas Widenmeyer, relationship unknown, arrived on the same ship as Simon Widmayer. [84]
1750-1770 Anthony, Valentine, and George Wintermeyer received a patent for land in Dover Twp near land of Conrad and Jacob Hoke.
c 1782 A tax list for Manchester Twp, York County, perhaps dated 1782, named Lenord Wigle, Martin Wigle, Sebastin Wigle, Petre Wikle, Simon Witmire, and Frederick Clingman. [85]
Simon Wittmoyer was named as a parent in the index of the Brickerville Lutheran Congregation in Lancaster County. [86]
1812 Joseph Albert Notes indicate that Mary Klingenmeyer died on March 18, 1812.
Phillip Wintermeyer, spouse of Phillipina Hake, also lived in Manchester Twp, York County. [87]
There were several Wittmeyer baptisms at the Höfingen (Leonberg) church where Anna Maria Klingenmeyer was baptized. Several of them reportedly went to America. Widmeyer family members were witnesses at the baptisms of Anna Maria and her brothers George and Conrad Klingenmeyer. See FHL film 1056695. "Württ. Evang. Landeskirche. Film Nr. KB 513. Evang. Dekanatamt Leonberg, Höfingen." Perhaps Simon Wittmeyer was from the Widmeyer family of Höfingen.
1732 Martin (went to America), son of Martin Widmeyer and Margretta, was baptized on July 5 at the Evangelische Kirche Höfingen (OA. Leonberg), Höfingen, Neckarkreis, Württemberg, Germany. [88]
1734 Anna Maria (Americ. profectus), daughter of Martin Widmeyr and Margretha, was baptized on October 18 at the Evangelische Kirche Höfingen (OA. Leonberg), Höfingen, Neckarkreis, Württemberg, Germany. [89]
1737 Christoph (Americ. profectus), son of Martin Widmeyr and Margretha, was baptized on January 3 at the Evangelische Kirche Höfingen (OA. Leonberg), Höfingen, Neckarkreis, Württemberg, Germany. [90]
1744 Johannes Cunrad (Americ. profectus), son of Martin Widmeyr and Margretha, was baptized on September 28 at the Evangelische Kirche Höfingen (OA. Leonberg), Höfingen, Neckarkreis, Württemberg, Germany. [91]
1744 Margaretha (Americ. profecta cum parentibus), son of Martin Widmajer and Margretha, was baptized on December 6 at the Evangelische Kirche Höfingen (OA. Leonberg), Höfingen, Neckarkreis, Württemberg, Germany. [92]
1722 Hanns Jerg, son of Johannes Widmeÿer uxor Anna Maria, was baptized on 4 November at the Evangelische Kirche Höfingen (OA. Leonberg), Höfingen, Neckarkreis, Württemberg, Germany. [93]
1723 Maria Sophia, daughter of Hanns Jacob Widmer uxor Anna Maria, was baptized on 20 Martii [March] at the Evangelische Kirche Höfingen (OA. Leonberg), Höfingen, Neckarkreis, Württemberg, Germany. The sponsors were Johannes Widmeyr, Maria Sophia Schweichletin Pastoris uxor, und Margretha Martin Wagners uxor alle von hier. [94]
1723 Maria, daughter of Bernhard Widmaÿer uxor Anna Maria, was baptized on 6 Maÿ at the Evangelische Kirche Höfingen (OA. Leonberg), Höfingen, Neckarkreis, Württemberg, Germany. She died on May 12. [95]
1723 Magdalena, daughter of Christoph Widmaÿer uxor Anna Margretha, was baptized on 16 Maÿ at the Evangelische Kirche Höfingen (OA. Leonberg), Höfingen, Neckarkreis, Württemberg, Germany. [96]
1724 Johann Jacob, son of Hanns Jacob Widmer uxor Anna Maria, was baptized on 28 8bris [October] at the Evangelische Kirche Höfingen (OA. Leonberg), Höfingen, Neckarkreis, Württemberg, Germany. The sponsors were Johannes Widmeyer, ? Sophia Schweichlerin Pastor? und Margretha Martin ? alle von hier. [97]
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