Flurskapelle (The Field Chapel)
near Rathsweiler and Ulmet,
Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
1647 Anna Margaretha Korb, daughter of Nicholas and Elisabetha Korb, was baptized on July 4 at the Evangelical Church near Rathsweiler and Ulmet. [1] [2]
Transcription (German): Anna Margretha: Korb Nicholas Und Elisabetha Zu Rathsweiller, eheliche tochtor ist getaufft werden, dey 4 Julÿ, genafen seind [? witnesses], Abraham Hertel zu Rathsweiller: Anna Margretha, Nichol Kiefsers(?) tochtor al(?): da, Abraham May zu Nudbelbey(?), und Anna Moin: gretha, Andres Müllers frau Ufs(?) den Albey
The parish church of Ulmet is one of the oldest churches of the middle Glan River Valley region. It has been known by the name "Flurskapelle" (Field Chapel) for several centuries. Many parts of it have been rebuilt over the years. The original church was built around the year 1091, but only the early Roman stile tower of that church survives today. This four story tower tapers upwards and has four span ceilings. The three lower levels show slotted holes, which was a significant characteristic of 11th century architecture. Instead of slotted holes, the top level has double windows with round columns. The 27 meter high tower has an octagonal vaulted roof. The Thirty Years War came to Flurskapelle. On May 25, 1632, Rhine Count Otto Ludwig defeated the Spaniards in a crushing victory. Three years after the battle imperial troops plundered and burned the village of Ulmet including the parsonage. The church largely escaped the plundering. The church was rebuilt. The original tower was kept, but the rest of the church was reconstructed. The foundation stone for the new church, which is still standing today, was put in place at noon on July 1, 1737. [3] [4]
1662 Peter Wolfe and Anna Margaretha, daughter of the late Nickel Korb of Rathsweiler, were married on February 11 at Ulmet. [5] [6] [7] Rathsweiler is in the parish of Ulmet in the district of Kusel in the Rhineland-Palatinate. The marriage record describes Peter as of the Landeck Court, from Klürs(?) in Tyrol. Both Landeck, Tyrol (in Austria) and this part of the Palatinate were governed by Bavaria during this era. [8] [9]
Transcription (German): [1662] Peter Wolff, aus den Gericht Landeck, zu Klürs(?), in Tÿrol gelegen. Und Anna Margretha, weiland Nichol Korben Tochter Zu Rathsweill: haben ihrem kirchgang und hochzeit gehalten den 11th feb. [1663]
1664 Hans Abraham, son of Peter Wolf and Anna Margretha of Rathsweiler was baptized on October 20 at Ulmet. [10]
1665 Hans Abraham, son of Peter Wolf of Rathsweiler was buried on March 24 at age 5 months. [11]
1666 Hans Peter, son of Peter Wolf and Anna Margretha of Rathsweiler was baptized on October 20 at Ulmet. [12]
1669 Susanna Margreth, daughter of Peter Wolf and Anna Margretha of Rathsweiler was baptized on November 3 at Ulmet. [13]
1672 Anna Barbara, daughter of Peter Wolf and Anna Margretha of Rathsweiler was baptized on March 31 at Ulmet. F(?)rantz Wolff of Ulmeth was named among the sponsors. [14]
1675 Hans Philips, son of Peter Wolf and Anna Margretha of Rathsweiler was baptized on March 14 at Ulmet. [15]
1676 Peter Wolf of Rathsweiler, "ein pontificius", was buried at age 40 on February 14 at Ulmet. [16] [17]
1680 Peter Wolf, son of Peter Wolf of Rathsweiler, was confirmed at Ulmet, at age 15. [18] [19]
1683 Anna Barbel, [daughter of] Peter Wolf of Rathsweiler was buried on February 13 at Ulmet at age 11. [20]
1683 Hans Philips, son of Peter Wolf of Rathsweiler was buried on May 3(?) at Ulmet at age 7y 2m. [21]
1685 Susanna Margretha, daughter of Peter Wolf, Zu Rathsweiler, was confirmed at Ulmet. [22] [23]
1690 Peter Schneider, son of Jacob Schneider, and Susanna, daughter of Peter Wolf Zu Rathsweiler, were married on February 2 at Ulmet. [Susanna weylandt Peter Wolf zu Rathseiler hinderlassen tochter]. [24]
Research Notes:
The church records name the church as Ulmet, but the Flurskapelle was a field church (not in a city) somewhat closer to Rathsweiler than to Ulmet.
We have found no confirmation records for either Anna Barbara or Philip. Perhaps they died young.
1732 Antres Wolff, age 26, arrived in Philadelphia on the ship Pink Plaisance. [25]
[1] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 17, [Archion Image].
[2] Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Ulmet (BA Kusel), Kirchenbuch, 1639-1950, FHL film 193194, [FHLCatalog].
[3] Betty Griffin, Palatines to America German Genealogy Society "Ancestral Churches", [URL].
[4] Wikipedia article about Ulmet,_Germany, content subject to change, [Wikipedia].
[5] Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Ulmet (BA. Kusel), Kirchenbuch, 1639-1950, FHL film 193194, DGS 102458370, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord], [FHLCatalog].
[6] Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Ulmet (BA Kusel), Kirchenbuch, 1639-1950, FHL film 193194, [FHLCatalog].
[7] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 225, [Archion Image].
[8] Courthouse in Landeck, Austria, [URL].
[10] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 44, [Archion Image].
[11] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 256, [Archion Image].
[12] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 46, [Archion Image].
[13] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 51, [Archion Image].
[14] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 55, [Archion Image].
[15] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 57, [Archion Image].
[16] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 260, [Archion Image].
[17] Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Ulmet (BA. Kusel), Kirchenbuch, 1639-1950, FHL film 193194, DGS 102458370, top left, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord], [FHLCatalog].
[18] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 201, [Archion Image].
[19] Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Ulmet (BA Kusel), Kirchenbuch, 1639-1950, FHL film 193194, [FHLCatalog].
[20] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 261, [Archion Image].
[21] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 261, [Archion Image].
[22] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 202, [Archion Image].
[23] Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Ulmet (BA Kusel), Kirchenbuch, 1639-1950, FHL film 193194, [FHLCatalog].
[24] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 229, [Archion Image].
[25] Ralph B. Strassburger, William J. Hinke, ed., Pennsylvania German Pioneers, Vol. 1 (1934, Pennsylvania German Society), 79, right column, [HathiTrust], [InternetArchive].