1665 Hans Peter Wolf baptismal record
1666 Hans Peter Wolf, son of Hans Peter and Anna Magaretha Wolf of Rathsweiler, was baptized on March 4 at Ulmet Reformed Church, Kusel, Germany. [1] [2][3]
Transcription (German): Hannß Peter: Peter Wolffen und Anna Margretha zu Rathsweiler ehelicher sohn ist getaufft werden dei 4th Martÿ, gru(?) seind Hannß Schuh zu Rathsweiler, Peter Dull, d jung, zu Jutzweill und Bar(?), Hannß (?) Hertols tochtor zu Rathsweiler.
1680 Peter Wolf, son of Peter Wolf, was confirmed at age 15 at Ulmet Reformed Church, Kusel, Germany. [4] [5]
Flurskapelle (The Field Chapel) in Ulmet, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
The parish church of Ulmet is one of the oldest churches in the middle valley region of the Glan River. It has been known by the name "Flurskapelle" (Field Chapel) for several centuries. Many parts of it have been rebuilt over the years. The oldest church has been dated to 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. (Adapted from Betty Griffin. [7] Another photo. [8])
1687 Johann Peter, son of Johannes Peter Wolff and Anna Barbara of Ratsweiler, was baptized on July 6 at Ulmet Reformed Church, Kusel, Germany. [9] [10]
Transcription (German): Johannes Peter Wolff undt Anna Barbara zu Ratzweiler | Johannes Peter ist getaufft werd die 6 Julii | Johannes Math(?) (?) zu Manicherl; Johannes Peter Sch(?) zu S(?)weiler; Susan, Johannes banhang Rorber frau zu Ulmet; Susana Margretha witland Peter (?) tochtor zu Ratzwei
1689 Anna Christina Wolf, daughter of Johann Peter Wolf and Anna Barbara of Rathsweiler, was baptized on October (8bris) 9 at Ulmet Reformed Church, Kusel, Germany. [11] [12]
Transcription (German): Johannes Peter Wolff Undt Anna Barbara zu Ratzweiler | Anna Christina ist getaufft werd die 9 8bris 1689 | Christina Peter Schuhen frau zu Ulmets
1693 Barbara Wolf, age 38, wife of Peter Wolff of Ratzweiler, was buried on January 29 at Ulmet. [13]
1694 Jacob Wolf, son of Joh. Peter Wolff and wife Susanna of Ratzweiler, was baptized on May 31, at the Ulmet Reformed Church, Kusel, Germany. The son of the mayor of Rathsweiler was among the sponsors at his baptism. [14] [15] [16] [17]
Transcription (German) of sponsors: Johannes Jung zu Ratzweiler; Johanns Jacob Johann Peter (?) schultheißen sohn zu Ratzweiler; Margaretha Michael Borg frau daselbst; Sÿbilla Daniel Schneiders frau zu Eshnawry [(?) Eschnaw/Eschenau is nearby]
1694-96 Peter and Susanna Wolff may have moved from Rathsweiler to Ronnenberg, based on church records.
1696 Anna Margretha, daughter of Peter Wolff and Susanna, was baptized on July 26 at Baumholder. [18]
Transcription (German): Die 26 [July] Peter Wol(?) zu Ronenberg Unndt Susanna uxor. | Anna Margretha | Jacob Berg Causer zu Ronnenberg. Hanß Daniel Schneider von Ehrendliten. Margretha, Hanß Nickel tochtor (?) zu Ro(?). Anna Maria, Johannes Schuch tochter Daholz(?)
1698 Johannes, son of Hans Peter Wolff and Susanna of Ronenberg, was born on February 21. The next listing was for Anna Cathrina, daughter of Hans Jacob Wolff and wife Anna Cathrina also naming sponsor Hans Michael Wolff. Two listings later is Frederick Caff(?) naming sponsors Nickle B Wolff, Frederich Wolff, and (?) B Wolff. [19] [20]
Transcription (German): Die 21 B:v: Hans Peter Wolff von Ronenberg, Susanna sein haußfrau. | Johannes B. | Hans Peter Schneider von Radthsweiler. Johannes Gatzger, Tochers(?) Muller. Margareth, Casper Mu(?)werd Hfrau zu Ro(?). Maria Catharina, Melchior Rudn (?) zu Ronenberg.
1700 Martha Barbara, daughter of Peter Wolff and Susanna, was baptized on January 29 at Baumholder. [21]
Transcription (German): Die 29 Jan: Hanß Peter Wolff von Ronenberg, und Susanna sein hausfrau | Martha Barbara | Johannes Mohnm von Nieder(?)ellen. Philip Rilian von Friedelhaus Abraham Kort, Müller von Ulmeth. Martha, Casper Simons frau von Fetzweiler.
1703 Hanß Jörg, son of Peter Wollff and Susanna was baptized on May 28 at Baumholder. [22]
Transcription (German): Die 28 Maÿ Hanß Peter Wollff zu Ronenberg [un]t Susanna, sein hausfr[au] | Hanß Jörg | Johanns Jörg Kuß von Radthsweiler Hanß Peter Jost von Ronenberg. Maria Eva, Hanß Nickel Ru(?) (?) tochtor Anna Margretha, David Pernhands tochtor.
1733 "Joh. Peter Wolff Gemeinsmann zu Ronnenberg alt 70 Jahr" was buried on February 4 at Baumholder. [23] [24]
Research Notes:
Johan Jacob Wolff born to Hans Peter and Susannah in Rathweiler in 1694. Several children were born to Hans Peter and Susanna Wolff in Ronnenberg (Baumholder church records) starting in 1696, with several witnesses from Ronenberg. This is consistent with Hans Peter and Susanna relocating from Rathsweiler to Ronnenberg after 1694.
[1] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 67, [Archion Image].
[2] Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898, [FamilySearchRecord].
[3] Family History Library microfilm, 193194, [FHLFilmCatalog].
[4] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 24682645, [Archion Image].
[5] Family History Library microfilm, 193194, [FHLFilmCatalog].
[6] Betty Griffin, Palatines to America German Genealogy Society "Ancestral Churches", [URL].
[7] Betty Griffin, Palatines to America German Genealogy Society "Ancestral Churches", [URL].
[8] Wiki Commons photo of the tower, [URL].
[9] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 67, [Archion Image].
[10] Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Ulmet (BA. Kusel), Kirchenbuch, 1639-1950, FHL film 193194, DGS 102458370, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord], [FHLCatalog].
[11] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 71, [Archion Image].
[12] Family History Library microfilm, 193194, [FHLFilmCatalog].
[13] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 264, [Archion Image].
[14] Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898, reports May 31, [AncestryRecord].
[15] Annette Kunselman Burgert, Eighteenth Century Emigrants From German Speaking Lands to North America, Vol. 2: The Western Palatinate (1985), 338, reports May 3.
[16] Germany, Pfalz, Zentralarchiv der Evang Kirche, Kusel, Ulmet, Taufen Trauungen Bestattungen Sonstiges 1639-1760, 79, [Archion Image].
[17] Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Ulmet (BA Kusel), Kirchenbuch, 1639-1950, FHL film 193194, [FHLCatalog].
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[19] Rhineland, Prussia, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1533-1950, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[20] Family History Library microfilm, 493258, [FHLFilmCatalog].
[21] Rhineland, Prussia, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1533-1950, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[22] Rhineland, Prussia, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1533-1950, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[23] Rhineland, Prussia, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1533-1950, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[24] Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Baumholder (Kr. Sankt Wendel), Kirchenbuch, 1679-1798, FHL film 493258, [FHLCatalog].