Bern - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

I know of Geneology Web site for Swiz.

JackieMiller69 — 30 Nov 2008 12:01:14 GMT

I just got back from Bern, Switzerland Go to http://www.genmet.ch/index.php?EN&sid=246&art=c..... This is "Therese Metzger, who found 3 generation plus children in that area. Shes not expensive either! Holleer if more info needed!

1798 "Men of Bern"

Alan_Hagy — 10 Oct 2003 1:05:16 GMT

Recently obtained copy of the 3-volume compilation of the 1798 "Men of Bern" listing. Willing to do look-ups.

Johannes/John BIERI (1829-1921) of Oberdiessbach & Traxelwald

annbumbly1 — 31 May 2002 9:02:38 GMT

Luginbuehl of Krattigen, Bern

minea99 — 28 Nov 2008 6:37:57 GMT

I'm looking for any information I can find on the ancestors and/or descendents of:

Lucas-Oloffson Luginbuehl
AND
Elisabeth Luginbuehl

Of Switzerland - most likely somewhere around Krattigen as this is where their children were born.

Their children were:

Anna Luginbuehl
b. 23 Dec 1858 Krattigen, Bern, Switzerland
(married Christian Zurschmiede on 28 July 1890 in Aeschi, Switzerland)
d. 20 Jun 1943 in Unterseen, Bern, Switzerland

Jakob Luginbuehl
b. 02 Aug 1855 Krattigen, Bern, Switzerland

Karolina Luginbuehl
b. 07 May 1862 Krattigen, Bern, Switzerland
d. 06 May 1863 Krattigen, Bern, Switzerland

Maria Luginbuehl
b. 12 Jun 1864

(I'm a descendent of Anna Luginbuehl).

The ONLY information I've been able to find is what I've listed above. I found this on the Mormon database. But I cannot find anything further such as the parents of either Lucas-Oloffson Luginbuehl or his wife Elisabeth (last name is listed as Luginbuehl so I'm not sure if that's her maiden name or her married name).

I've tried variations of Luginbuehl but haven't had any hits. So other variations to try would be welcome.

Also - does anyone know of a Swiss census database such as the UK, Canada, and the U.S. has?

Thanks.

Eberhart

ljnoll1 — 18 Nov 2008 4:09:56 GMT

My great-great grandmother was Kristina Eberhart. She came to the United States around 1851. My grandmother's Hauspostille has her name spelled that way, but it is by no means a sure thing. It states that she came from Kanton Bern and was born June 18, 1826. She married Georg Gutoehrlein sometime between 1851 and 1855 when her first child was born in Missouri. After that the family moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin where my great grandmother was born. I am seeking her origins, and, of course, her ancestors. Since she came to the United States and married between censuses, I am having a hard time finding much about her. Any help is more than welcome.

look up...thanks

Nate — 3 May 2004 4:30:30 GMT

was wondering if someone had a book of surnames to look up for the name Eberhardt. My instincts tell me the name was from Canton Berne, a little town Jegenstorf, spelling could be wrong. Hope someone can help me out. Thanks

Nate

Charles Frederick Wafler (Wafflar, Waffler)

fnarcaking — 14 Sep 2008 12:22:00 GMT

Looking for info on my gr.grandfather, born 1847 in Biel. Arrived U.S. 1862. Married Martha Paul 1873. Died in Indiana in 1912. Father's name supposedly John or Johann. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Nicolas Messer married to Elisabeth Catherine Leuenberger

Asabbott — 30 Oct 2008 8:03:49 GMT

I am researching the Messer family. My GGGrandfather Nicolas Messer married Elisabeth Catherine Leuenberger, daughetr of Johannes Leuenberger and Anna Rothanbhler of Durrenroth, Bern Canton, Switzerland 17 Oct 1837. I have been unable to locate any information on him prior to his marriage in Durrenroth.

I know that he and his family, consisting of Elisabeth, son Bennett and infant daughter sailed out of Havre, France on 18 Mar 1851 landing in New Orleans, Lousianna on 31 Mar 1851.

On the records of Max Leuenberger it shows that he came from Etzelkofen, Bern Canton. But haven't been able to make any contact at all from this information. I have been searching for Nicolas since 1993 with no progress at all.

I was told by a cousin of my mother's that Nicolas had been exiled from Germany for fighting for the wrong side, but ?? I would appreciate help from any kind to assist me in my search. Thank you in advance. Alicemae HANNEGAN Abbott

Imboden sisters

rickersonbrooksfamily — 4 Oct 2008 7:46:17 GMT

I have found a letter written in January 14th, 1958 to my great-grandmother, Hattie Amacher, from her cousin in Thun Canton Bern, Switzerland. The letter states that there were 5 sisters but only names 3 of them, Alice (Imboden) Steinegger, Martha (Imboden) Pachond, and the author Frieda (Imboden) Wirrzenried. I am not totally sure of the spellings of the last names as it is hand written and very neat, but they are very close. The signature in the end is spelled Fridy. I would appreciate any information about this family anyone could give me. Debbie rickersons@peoplepc.com Thank you.

Winkelman(n), Catharina - Siselen, Canton Bern

straubinger77 — 24 Apr 2008 8:56:05 GMT

I am related to a Catharina Winkelmann from Siselen who immigrated to St.Louis in 1860 or perhaps the year before. I was wondering if there are other Winkelmann's who emmigrated from Siselen to St.Louis?

She married Heinrich Menz from Bielefeld in 1860 in St.Louis. He is Henry Mentz on the 1860 directory and there after.

Background Info:
Kirchgemeinde Siselen KB 4:266. Catharina Winkelmann, b. 6 Jan 1832, bp. 15 Jan 1832; daughter of Hans Winkelmann the son of Friedrich, and of [his wife] Elsbeth Prolin (sic, not too clear), who were married 2 July 1817

Another passage says:
KB 8:33 where he is called Johannes Winkelmann and she is called Elsbeth Probst and it was recorded with the date June 6, 1817

Catharina(Catherine) has her mother listed as E. Eisle on her death record for St. Louis. Peharps this was her second mother or it is wrong on one of the documents. I do believe that the mother listed on the church record is wrong because she is down again giving birth in April of the same year as the husband of another Johannes Winkelmann. Obviously men's second names are not listed and this is probably were the confusion lies.
The iseli.org website lists Johannes Winkelmann marring Elsbeth Iseli from Täuffelen in 1817.

If any distant relatives could shed light on the matter it would be appreciated.

Thanks

Daniel

Kunts sisters from Bern Switzerland

carolyn9460 — 14 Dec 2003 8:30:04 GMT

Brothers John and albert and oscar from switzerland came over and left behind two sisters. Looking for information on the two sisters have no names. Carolyn encbow@iserv.net

Locher, Haas, evangelical church

RHalligan6868 — 22 Aug 2001 11:13:42 GMT

My Great great grandfather was Christoph Wilhelm LOCHER, born 13 Jun 1819 in Zurich Switzerland. I believe his parents were John Jacob LOCHER and
Catherine PFENNINGER. Christoph married Caroline Auguste Maria DIETZ .
Christoph Wilhelm LOCHER died 6 Feb 1888 in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, USA. Christoph was a missionary for the German Evangelical Church, serving in Africa and Ohio. Christoph and Caroline had 4 know children:

My great grandmother, Wilhelmina Marie Auguste LOCHER, born 13 Apr 1858 in
Obervillach (or Ober Fellach, Carinthia,) Austria, died 3 Sep 1927 in
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. Wilhelmina Marie Auguste LOCHER
married Reverend Louis John HAAS.

Elise Margarete LOCHER, born 19 Sep 1859 in Christianborg, W. Africa, married Max WEBER.

Caroline Martha LOCHER, born 30 Nov 1862, in Christianborg, W. Africa, married Heinrich HILDEBRANDT, dom 24 Nov 1885 in Elyria, Ohio.

Caspar Wilhelm LOCHER, born 1 Jun 1866, Aburi, Gold Ct. Africa; died 2 Apr 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri. Married Frieda Lydia WALTER(s).

****
My grandmother, Louise Martha Cornelia HAAS born 18 Jan 1882 in Nework, Ohio, died 8 Jan 1949 in Spokane, Washington. Louise was the daughter of
Wilhelmina Marie Auguste LOCHER and Reverend Louis John HAAS. Louise married John August GOOS, DOM 10 Mar 1907 in Otis Orchards, Spokane County, Washington.

My father, Herman Harold GOOS born 13 Jun 1915, Washtucna, Adams County, Washington, died 18 Jun 1995, Vallejo, Solano County, California. Herman married Ruth Mary TAYLOR.

Researching: Churchill, Coil or Coyle, Dickbernd, Dietz, Duker, Goos, Haas, Johnson, Locher, Pfenninger, Robbs, Roberts, Sly, Taylor, Tibbitts, Tuepker, and Ward

Ruth Anne GOOS Halligan
Vallejo, California, USA
ranneh@napanet.net

STUCKI, MANI, GEMPELER, LORTSCHER

abenelson — 18 Jul 2006 12:43:28 GMT

Seeking information on these lines in Wimmis, Diemtigen, and Frutigen.

Liechti

Gene Green — 4 Aug 2002 11:43:42 GMT

My GGF was Jacob Liechti born 1829. He married Anna Cooper born 1836. All from the Bern area. They moved to America, Wathena, Kansas and they both died there. Help!

Query for Andreas KELLERHALS

kel6172 — 23 Aug 2008 9:02:19 GMT

We corresponded in June 2005 about Jacob Kellerhals. We exchanged information about the Kellerhals family. You told me to contact you if I needed more help, and I do.
Please contact me as I have lost your email address.

Ivan R. Kellerhals
kel6172@cableone.net

RELATIVES OF ANDREAS DAVID HOFER

MarieNicholson81 — 9 Aug 2008 7:12:14 GMT

My g,great grandfather URS HOFER(born 1809, Wangen, Bern) had 3 daughters and 1 son. I have been able to trace two of his daughters but have no knowledge of AMELIE ANNE born 29 December 1852 in Geneva or his son. His son (born 21 July 1844 in Geneva, was baptised ANDRE FRANCOIS but later changed his name to ANDREAS FRANZ. On 28 August 1868 he married Anna Maria Marti in Grafenried, Bern. On 13 September 1869, they had a son ANDREAS DAVID, born Rapperswil, Bern. He was cousin to my grandmother.
I wonder, were there any other children, and did Andreas David grow up and have a family?
I should be very pleased to hear of anything relating to the HOFER family. Very many thanks in advance. Marie

Wingeier Family of Bern, Switzerland

Susan Hilton — 10 Jul 2004 5:32:26 GMT

Am looking for information on John Wingeier, Samuel Wingeier, 1800s. Samuel's son Alexander was born in Springfield, Ohio 3-29-1870 and was my great grandfather.

Fuerst/Furst

dcgorlando — 23 Jul 2008 3:18:01 GMT

Looking for information on the Victor and Maria Fuerst. They travel with five children: Ulrich,Hieronymas,Helena and Elizabeth Barrer/Regina Barrer. So far the only town or area of origin is Bern.

Teuscher in Iowa and Oklahoma

mendytrejomartinez — 27 Jun 2001 3:18:01 GMT

My Great Great Grandfather David Teuscher came to the USA from Switzerland and landed in New York. He left with a brother but they were separated somehow along the way and never seen each other again. David then moved to Iowa where he was a casket maker. He married Anna Catharine Schrader in 1874. They moved to Oklahoma and that is where they are buried.
David didn't leave any information about himself in Switzerland. I am looking for the brother and any other relatives such as parents or even a town from which he departed.
If anything sounds famaliar please contact me.
Thank you,
Mendy Trejo Martinez

Looking for relatives of Anna Zuter of Berne, Switzerland born 1867

BrownJug225 — 18 Jul 2008 2:25:13 GMT

Her maiden name was Ryser. Married name was Zuter. Do not know husband's name. She owned two cheese factories. Had two sons that we know of - Paul and Verhen. She died in Aarburg in 1948. We are anxious to find out anything we can about our grandmother and grandfather from Switzerland. Thank you!

Johann von Allmen/von Allman

Steve Bloomquist — 15 Nov 2002 6:38:03 GMT

My 2nd-great grandfather John Von Allman was born in Switzerland circa 1821. I'm told that the surname von Allmen originates from Canton Bern.

I don't know when he immigrated to the USA, but it was sometime prior to 1869. As of 1869 he was living in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania where he remained until his death in 1889.

I cannot locate him on any earlier census in Beaver county, Pennsylvania, and I don't know how he ended up there. The few von Almen's that I've found in immigration sources seem to have taken the Le Havre, France to New Orleans, Louisiana route to America. I did see a Johann von Almen who immigrated in May 1851 along with a Conrad, Anna, and Magdalena von Almen via this route, but I haven't seen the film yet to know if more data matches.

I would welcome any ideas as to how I might locate him earlier in the USA, and eventually back in Switzerland.

He is not the same John Von Allman who settled in Olney, Illinois and fought in the Civil War. I know this because the John in Olney was the tax collector there in 1891, and my John was already dead by that time!

Looking for information on Anna Zuter-Ryser

BrownJug225 — 6 Jul 2008 3:42:49 GMT

Anna lived in Bern and owned some cheese factories. Her full name was Anna Zuter-Ryser. Born 1867 and died 25 Apr 1948 in Aarberg, Switzerland. Husband's name unknown. Two sons that we know of were Paul and Verhen Fred Zuter. Verhen moved to the U.S. and served in the U.S. Army and died in Oregon in 1947. He went by Vernon F. Sutter. Verhen's son is requesting info about the Zuter family. Any help would be appreciated.

Klossner in Diemtigen, Bern - and info on immigration

tclosner — 1 Jul 2008 4:25:22 GMT

I am looking for any information regarding Klossner family trees in Diemtigen, as well as any immigration info on two individuals.

Two individuals that I am looking for immigration info on are:

Christian Klossner
b 5 Jun 1808 Misdessimenthal, Bern, SW
d 17 Jul 1893 Milton, Dodge, MN USA

and his son,

David Klossner (Closner)
b 4 Mar 1831 Wimmis, Bern, SW
d 18 Apr 1919 Springwater, Clackamas, OR, USA

The earliest Klossner ancestor of mine that I could find is

Johannes Klossner
b 1544 in Diemtigen, Bern, SW

he was married to:

Anna Waeffler
b 1546 in Diemtigen, Bern, SW

Any info is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Terry Closner (Klossner)

Ulrich Zug and Katherina Kaluw

beckysoup61 — 27 Jun 2008 10:49:33 GMT

Looking on information on my 10th-great-grandparents.

Ulrich Zug(not sure if that's a last name, but that's what I have listed).
b. 23 Aug 1612; Lutzelfluch, Berne, Switzerland
d.Lutzelfluch, Berne, Switzerland

m.Lutzelfluch, Berne, Switzerland

Katherina Klauw
b. 1616; Lutzelfluch, Berne, Switzerland
d. Lutzelfluch, Berne, Switzerland

This information could have a lot of holes in it (which I'm almost positive it does), but any information would always be appreciated! Thanks.

Looking for Heirs of NELLY IDA GREINER-SCHUERCH from Bern

knort4 — 26 Jun 2008 6:01:52 GMT

6-26-2008

The following item appeared in the Saturday, May 24, 2008 issue of the New York Times Newspaper (New York, New York, in the United States), page A7.

"THE LAWFUL HEIRS OF NELLY IDA GREINER-SCHUERCH, born 6-12-1914, from BERN and ZOFINGEN, died 03-10-2007, previously resident at PFISTERGASSE 24, CH-4800, ZOFINGEN, SWITZERLAND, are in part unknown or of unknown domicile.

Persons who believe to have a claim to an inheritance are requested to contact:
COURT OF ZOFINGEN
UNTERE GRABENSTRASSE 30
CH-4800
ZOFINGEN, SWITZERLAND

TELEPHONE 0041-62-745-12-33
FAX 0041-62-745-12-60

Submitting documents relating to their right to inheritance. If no declaratioin is made within the period stipulated, the administrator of inheritance is instructed to assign the estate to the known lawful heirs. Deadline of Approximately 6-30-2009
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Posted by Keith Northington (Genealogical Researcher/People Locator/Heir Finder)
keith345@hotmail.com
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Swiss surnames- Balseger and Gosteli

rita_broeker — 5 Jul 2005 11:35:23 GMT

I keep finding so many variations of the Gueseli , Gosteli, Gustely, and several other combos.
Also interested in Balseger .

Benedict Guseli ???
Ann Balseger married in Bern and emigrated in the mid-late 1840's to US and settled in Vanderburgh co. Indiana.
They are my 3grt-grandparents. Their daughter Magdalena was my 2 gr-grandmother. Thanks

Gosteli and Schönholzer

jgosteli — 26 Jun 2008 3:08:28 GMT

Hello,
I'm searching for more children of Benedikt Gosteli Anna-Maria Schönholzer (sometimes spelt Schoenholzer and Schonholzer).

Benedikt B: 22 Mar 1848 Bolligen, Bern, Switzerland

Anna-Maria B: 26 Aug 1848 Lützelflüh, Bern, Switzerland

They had a son, Christian Gosteli B: 21 May 1876 Bolligen, Bern, Switzerland who died on 10 Sep 1959. I'm wondering if there were any other Children of Benedikt and Anna-Maria. I believe there was another child, Benedikt, but I have no information.

Weyeneth family - middle 1800's.

Ed Jenkins — 25 Jan 2004 2:44:34 GMT

Searching for information on family of John (Johann)
Weyeneth who was born Dec. 4, 1840. It is believed he
was born in Canton Bern, near Biel or Meienried. As I
am unable to do research at an LDS site, I was hopeful
someone might have access to the family records in
this area. Any and all information appreciated.

Canton Bern Family (Roth-Thomann-Kubli-Staehli/Stahli)

Glodde — 9 Aug 2006 11:53:19 GMT

I would like to contact anyone who may help with my research new or old on my Swiss family.
Roth-Grindelwald
Thomann-Brienz
Stahli-Schwanden
Kubli-Interlaken
Thank you, Joan

Andreas and Magdalena Anderegg

MaryFreel — 20 Sep 2006 10:55:34 GMT

I am searching for relatives of Andreas 1805-1860 and Magdalena Otth 1811-1885 who settled in Tuscarawas County, OH after Andreas died. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

wenger ancestral home

meitnier — 17 May 2008 10:30:05 GMT

Some years ago I found pictures of the supposed home of Christian Wenger (b.1698 at Eggiwil)on the internet. The people who took the photos were on vacation at the time. I would be glad to send a link to the photo page if someone would like to see them.
I was hoping someone might have some definite knowledge of this house or how to find out about it.
(Chistian Wenger came to Lancaster Co.,PA around 1717 and later returned to Switzerland. This info comes from the Wenger Book, by Samuel S. Wenger.)
Thanks!

HAUSWIRTH, John R. and Kunigonda (Zwahlen) Hauswirth, looking for photos.

MyOwnCousin — 7 May 2008 3:07:10 GMT

Hello all! I am searching for photos of my g., g., g., grandparents John R. Hauswirth and Kunigonda (Zwahlen) Hauswirth.

John R Hauswirth was born Dec 28, 1829 in Saanen, Bern, Switzerland and died Dec 27, 1884 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA. He married Kunigonda Zwahlen 1848 in Saanen, Bern, Switzerland. She was born 1824 in Bern, Switzerland and died Jan 01 1888 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA.

John R Hauswirth emigrated from Saanen, Bern, Switzerland to Waukesha Co., Wisconsin, USA in 1857. He came to Montana in 1864, Alder Gulch area. He returned to Wisconsin and brought his family to German Gulch, Deer Lodge Co., MT – near Stuart in 1868. The family then moved to Butte City, Montana in 1875.

Parents of John R Hauswirth: Rudolf Hauswirth born Oct 11 1806 in Saanen, Bern, Switzerland and died Aug 10 1872 in Brookfield, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin, USA. He married Catherine Romang Nov 06 1826 in Saanen, Bern, Switzerland. She was born Jan 18 1807 in Gesteig, Bern, Switzerland and died Apr 21 1885 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin, USA, daughter of Hans Peter Romang and Catherina Sumi.

Siblings of John R Hauswirth:
Rudolf Hauswirth b. Oct 1826 Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
Maria (Hauswirth) Baechler b. Nov 1834 Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
Christian Hauswirth b. Nov 1836 Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
Emanuel Hauswirth b. Jun 1838 Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
Magdalena Hauswirth b. Aug 1840 Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
Marianne (Hauswirth) Kuenzli b. Dec 1842 Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
Simon Hauswirth b. Dec 1844 Saanen, Bern, Switzerland

Children of John R Hauswirth and Kunigonda Zwahlen:
Catherine (Hauswirth) Fenner b. Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
John R Hauswirth Jr. b. Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
Robert Hauswirth b. Jul 1859 WI, USA
Magdalena (Hauswirth) Obertreis b. Feb 1860 WI, USA
Bertha (Hauswirth) Rowand b. Dec 1862 WI, USA
Herman Hauswirth b. Jan 1863 WI, USA

Also, I do have a few photos of other members of this Hauswirth family that I am more than willing to share and I am always interested in any photos of this Hauswirth family.
Thank you!

Translation

BeckyNufer — 1 May 2008 2:32:02 GMT

Listers, none of my programs can translate the these words. I think I have the general gist but would appreciate help. I have encluded the whole sentences.
so haben Deine Betreuungsplflichten auch zugenommen.
Doch dann bekam ich eine Venenentzünderung, die jetzt noch nicht völlig geheilt ist. Wegen der Sehbehinderung war ich Kürzlich in der Augenpoliklinik des Universitätspitals in Bern.Vorsfläufig bekam ich zusätzliche Tropfen gegen den hohen Augendruck, der für die Schädigung des Sehnervs verantwortlich ist.
In zwei Kistchen spriessen Sommerblumensetzlinge.
Kleine Kräutlein und Blumen z.B. Löwenzahnblätter, Kleebläter, Blätter von Winterlingen, Veilchen, Primeln usw werden flach gedrückt und mit Lappen von defekten Strumpfhosen straff auf die Eier gebunden. Die Eier werden dann in einem Sud von Zwiebelchalen gekocht.
Thanks for your help, Becky

Help locate marriage dates 1800's in Sumiswald, Bern?

gramsugar — 21 Apr 2008 2:57:36 GMT

Need help in locating the marriage dates for the following:

Jsaak Eggimann and Elisabeth Bichsel about 1830-45

Jsaak Eggimann and Anna Barbara Schwitzer (Schweitzer) about 1845-60

Johannes Ulrich Harisberger and Anna Barbara Fietcher, about 1830-1840

All help appreciated,
Thank you

Grandfather Lutz

KarenThomas34 — 29 Mar 2008 4:02:54 GMT

My grandfather Hans Herman Lutz was born somewhere in Switzerland July 17, 1875. He moved to New York City, USA in 1896. I'm having a hard time finding the exact town in Switzerland he was born. Any idea's where I should look. All the information on records here in America simply state he was born in Switzerland. Karen Lutz Thomas

Pierre Rufener

johnrufener1 — 12 Mar 2008 4:05:59 GMT

Does anyone have hard information about Pierre Rufener, born 1817 in Blumenstein, Bern?
There really isn't any source information in this line. I find them in some family trees, but beyond the father, things just disappear.

voirol

PVoirol — 6 Jan 2006 2:53:55 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Voirol family. I know they immigrated from Switzerland. Any information would be appreciated.

Meury Blauen Canton of Bern Switzerland

clameu — 1 Mar 2008 12:09:43 GMT

Looking for the Meury family of most likely Blauen Switzerland. I am 2 days old at this site and 1 week old at looking for any ancestors. May I ask for your kind assistance - direction. thank you anyone and everyone

Canton Bern Family MEURY

clameu — 29 Feb 2008 10:52:55 GMT

Seeking information for Rose and Edward Meury born Switzerland approx 1835-40

Searching for Swiss heritage - Wyssman & Spillman

WyssmannK — 4 Feb 2008 6:40:39 GMT

I will be visiting Europe and planning to come to Switzerland. The Berne area actually. I would like to see if there are any Wysmanns that may be part of my heritage. My father's first name was Godfried and the family last name is Wyssman. My mother's first name is Anna and her maiden name was Spillman. Can anyone offer any information?

Searching for Swiss heritage - Suter/Sutter in Bern

alexiNoShowclc — 27 Feb 2008 10:06:08 GMT

Carol,
I'm searching for Suter/Sutter in Bern. I have the birth date, but only Bern. Might this book be of help in narrowing down the areas within Bern so that I might begin searching church records?
Susan

Botteron, Sunier - Nods & Diesse

cbotteron — 5 Feb 2008 5:28:28 GMT

I'm researching BOTTERON, SUNIER, and related families in the area of Nods and Diesse (near the French border). I'd be happy to hear from anyone who is researching in this area, because we probably connect.

Christian Wyss Aug 2, 1780 Anna Steiner Apr 16,1786

LynneWolf — 3 Feb 2008 8:26:48 GMT

Searching for ancestry of Christian Wyss and Anna Steiner. They were both born in Ringgenberg, Switzerland and married Oct 29, 1802. They may have ended up in Ohio and some family members on to Indiana. The name may be spelled Weiss as well. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Gerber & Messer families Bern, Switzerland

laura hensley — 16 Mar 2004 4:14:40 GMT

My ancestor Samuel Gerber born 17 Aug 1825, oberlangenegg, Switz. died 12 Oct 1886, Canton, Stark County, Ohio. married 1852 in Switzerland to Anna Messer, who was daughter of Nicholas & Anna Messer. Anna was born 30 July 1830, Fraubrunnen, Switz. and died 11 Mar 1920 Canton, Stark County. Ohio. 5 children born in Switzerland and 1 daughter (My grandmother Louisa (Lucy) Gerber who was born 16 April 1876 in Canton, Ohio.
I would like to know when and why the immigrated to USA. I have pictures made in Switzerland but they do not have names. Would like to contact relatives in Switzerland. It must be done in English. Would like to share my families.
Thank you. Laura

Niklaus Bachman m Anna Berger, Buchholterberg, Berne, Switzerland

dixon58315 — 1 Feb 2008 11:50:24 GMT

Searching for the children of Niklaus Bachman and Anna Berger. I believe there were 11 siblings. The youngest was Anna Bachman who married Gustav Contat in Indiana, USA-1913. Anna was the youngest of the children. She was born in Buchholterberg Switzerland and I believe her family lived there. They had either an accordian factory or a harmonica factory. These children would have been born before 1890. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Wyss surname

maxine06 — 11 Jan 2008 7:49:12 GMT

I am a descendent of Johannes Wyss b 5 Jan 1743/44 in Interlake, Bern, SW d 22 Apr 1818 in Interlake,Bern,SW and was married to Anna Fruez b 1748 in Bern d 1814 in Bern. Is there any one here that might be a descendent or know any thing about the history of this family. Information would be so very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Maxine Sommers(Davies) in USA

my roll call of Swiss surnames

maxine06 — 11 Jan 2008 8:13:26 GMT

Can someone help me with finding some family history of my swiss born ancestores?
Somer/Sommers/Wyss/Beck/Herzog/Fruez/Riser/Sterchi/Trissel/Mueller/Waser
Rudolf/VonAllmen/Schmid/Niergart/Grau/Willading/Tillman/Zehender
It seems most all these surnames maybe from the Bern, SW area.
Information would be so appreciated, thanking you in advance.
Maxine Sommers(Davies) in USA

Sophie Wilhelmina Braul

MichaelLanglois1963 — 21 Jan 2008 10:18:02 GMT

Looking for relatives of one Sophie Wilhelmina Braul, born about 1862, Canton Berne, Switzerland. Sophie married a Christian Schmid, born abt 1858 of Frutigen, Switzerland. Thay had a child named Sophie, born about 1896 and moved to London, England. A daughter Elizabeth Clara was born about 1897 and Rosina was born in 1899.

Rosina moved to Australia in the 1920's with a Frank Langlois, only to return in about 1930 to visit her ill or dying mother Sophie. Sophie Wilhelmina died in 1930. Rosina and her husband Frank Langlois returned to Australia in 1933 with their 3 children, Frank, Rose and Kenneth.

I am seeking assistance from anyone who may be related to either Christian Schmid or Sophie Braul. It is possible that Sophie's mother was Swiss or German and her father was an American, however this is unconfirmed.

Anyone with good access to Swiss records or who could assist in anyway it would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Michael Langlois
grandson of Rosina Schmid and great grandson of Christian Schmid and Sophie Braul.

Seeking Relatives-William Krebs b.1785-1836

Judy Krebs — 30 Nov 2001 3:16:40 GMT

Occupation:Farmer
Wife's name :Mary Stark
son:John Krebs

Walter Muller - born in Bern moved to UK

saralees219 — 10 Jan 2008 6:57:03 GMT

Hi,

I am trying so hard to find my great grandfathers family. He moved to UK from Bern in about 1900, he married Lily Chesterfield and they lived in Northumberland. He was a master baker, my family have no real info and I so want to find out more. His father I think was called John and his sister was Gurder (not sure). Can anyone please help me, he died in about 1953 in Ashington northumberland.
Any help would be fantastic
Sara Lees
steve@lees210.orangehome.co.uk

Men of Bern - Shanbarker and Oxnard

ARosenberge6638 — 18 May 2003 2:40:03 GMT

Alan, do you find the names Shanbarker or Oxnard in your book?
John Shanbarker is supposed to have been born in Bern and married Mary Oxnard.

Christian SCHMID dob 1858; Sophie W Brand dob 1862

MichaelLanglois1963 — 30 Dec 2007 9:19:39 GMT

We are searching for the ancestry records for both Christian Schmid, born Frutigen abt 1858 and Sophie W Brand born about 1862, Canton Berne, Switzerland.

Both Christian and Sophie married and travelled to London in the late 1890s. They had a child named Sophie W who was born in Switzerland about 1896. In London they had two further children, Elizabeth Clara (born abt 1896) and Rosena 1899. The 1901 UK census shows the family residing in the Borough of Westminster,London. Christian is 43, Sophie is 39 and the children are Sophie 5, Elizabeth Clara 3 and Rosena 1. The ancestry.com site incorrectly spells Rosena as 'Dosena'.

Rosena Schmid is my grandmother on my father's side. I have located her birth records in the UK records as well as those of Elizabeth Clara Schmid. Unfortunately I am unable to locate any death records for both Sophie and Christian Schmid. The information I have received, and this has not been confirmed, is that Sophie (possible second christian name of Wilhelmine) was born at sea to a German mother and American father.

I have been unable to locate any records for both Christian and Sophie in Switzerland. It would be appreciated if any person who has access to any Swiss databases for births etc to provide me with any details of births for both in Switzerland, census records, marriage records etc. There appear to be many Christian Schmids in the town of Frutigen and these date back to the 1600s, however I have not been able to locate any link on Ancestry.com at this stage.

Hoping someone can assist.

Regards

Humbrt-Droz

neilusa1 — 28 Dec 2007 8:31:54 GMT

Looking for information for
Louise Humbert-Droz living with daughter Jane Luisenstrasse 18 Berne 1940's
born approx 1864, I believe she had a brother Ferd/Ferdnand that Emmigrated to the United States.

Oberbipp, von Ins

jimfanning_1 — 5 Nov 2007 1:43:14 GMT

does anyone know the churches in oberbipp? I have assumed they are protestant, part of the reformed swiss church. My family comes from Oberbipp, von Ins was their name and I have the church books on cd, looking like they are from the reformed church. any information would be great.

Learn About New Bern's Founding & Founding Families

D_French — 25 Oct 2007 3:57:24 GMT

Hi All,

Everyone is invited this coming Saturday the 27th of October to “Spend An Afternoon with Mrs. Betty Wood Thomas”, columnist for the Sun Journal and the 6th Great Granddaughter of the Baron Christopher de Graffenried, the founder of New Bern.

Mrs. Thomas will be at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library for a Question & Answer Session about the Early Settlers of the area. There will also be short photo presentation of Bern and Worb, Switzerland from Mrs. Thomas’ private collection.

You may email your questions prior to the event to Mrs. Thomas at SwissMiss1710@yahoo.com or bring your questions to the event.

Saturday, October 27th, 2 pm
New Bern-Craven County Public Library Auditorium

We would like to thank the sponsors of this free public event:

• New Bern-Craven County Public Library
• New Bern Sun Journal
• NewBernNotes.com
• Swiss Chalet Bakery & Cafe
• Bern Bear Gifts
• Sumrell, Sugg, Carmichael, Hicks & Hart, P.A.

We look forward to seeing you at the library.

All the Best,

Cousin David

John Meisch

jim040 — 29 Aug 2007 4:29:25 GMT

Hi,

I'm seeking information about John Meisch/Miesch, who was born in Bern about 1846. His parents are believed to be Jacob and Mary. I am particularly looking for information on his siblings, if any. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

James LeVeque

WITSCHI & STÄHLI from Jegenstorf, Bern

michpache — 10 Oct 2007 9:44:32 GMT

Hello

I'm searching for more information on my great-grandparents on my mother's side who lived in the Canton Bern.

I have the following information on my grandparents:
WITSCHI, Eduard
born: 01.12.1910 in Jegenstorf
died: 1997 in Jegenstorf

Married to:
STÄHLI, Frieda
born: 20.09.1920 in Frauenkappelen

My grandfather Witschi had 3 Siblings also born in Jegenstorf:
WITSCHI, Ernst (married - 2 children)
WITSCHI, Emma (married name: BERINGER)
WITSCHI, Martha (unmarried)

My grandmother Stähli had 2 Siblings:
STÄHLI, Walter (married - 3 children)
STÄHLI, Loni (married name: ZESINGER - 4 children)

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Michelle

Werli, Borer, Germann and Schmidlin, Bauer -DOCUMENT

suzi525 — 27 Jun 2006 3:24:49 GMT

Looking for anyone who can help with these people mention in an original document I own.It reads:
Marraige document for Urs Joseph Werli
year 1830, on the 8th of November in Baerschwyl
occured the marraige of Urs Joseph Werli of Grindel,
son of Urs Joseph Werli and Maria Barbara Bor-- (Borer) and Magdalena germann of dittingen Kanton Bern, daughter of Nicolause germann and Anna Maria Schmidlin
The second marraige of Urs Joseph Werli and the widow Anna Maria Bauer of Grindel occured in Baerschwyl on the 26th, Autumn month 1842.
Please help me if you know any of these lineages .

Cemeteries in Aarwangen?

Todd_Gerber — 29 Aug 2007 10:06:24 GMT

Anyone in the Aarwangen area that can tell me how to get a hold of the local cemeteries? I'm assuming there's some there. I've tried searching the net with no luck. I've also tried Google maps to locate one on the aerials and also struck out.

I've had several generations of Gerber's live in that town so they've got to be around there somewhere.

Many thanks,

Todd Gerber

Rufli/Winzenried

RobertMorris923 — 11 Sep 2003 1:36:13 GMT

My great-grandparents came to the U.S.in 1851 and married here. Would love to hear from any relatives in Switzerland.

Ancestor search partner

Hans W. Reist — 14 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Establishing Swiss/Bern REIST genealogy, looking for American REIST migrants; exchange of info.

Zinggs of rapperswil

davidleroux — 24 Sep 2002 7:37:50 GMT

Is anyone else currently researching the Zingg family who citizens of Frauchwyl/Rapperswyl in canton Bern? My line descends from Friedrich Zingg, baptized 27 Feb 1842, who was the son of Johann Zingg and Anna Guggisberg. Friedrich, his wife and three sons emmigrated to Toledo, Lucas, Ohio in 1889.

Sommers genealogy

maxine06 — 14 Sep 2007 4:41:24 GMT

I am a descendent of the Frederick Sommers family he was born 30 May 1839 in Sumiswald, Bern Switzerland. I am unsure of his ancestors in SW.
Appreciate any one who might be able to help me. Thanks.

address in Bern

jeannestenerson — 17 Sep 2007 3:50:15 GMT

We will be in Bern October 5 and 6, 2007. My friend is searching for her mother's house in Bern which she left to come to America. Her Mother, Helen Burkhalter, was born in 1896, the daughter of Johan Fredrich Burkhalter and Elisa Wittwer, and by 1913, had 7-8 brothers and sisters.

Her mother had to walk by the baby eating statue on her way to school as a young child.

Does Bern have city directories where we might find this address for the Burkhalters or is anyone reading this able to look up the address, possibly in a Bern City Directory from about 1900?

Thank you for any information you can provide. Or let us know where we could go to look up this information.

We will be leaving the USA on Sunday, September 23, 2007.

Jeanne Stenerson
stenarch@aol.com
Stillwater, Minnesota, USA

Kurz & Schlappach

Dennis Buerge — 24 Nov 2003 3:21:37 GMT

Greetings from Indianapolis.

I am looking for information (parents, siblings, children,etc) , of Peter Kurz/Kurtz and Cathrin Schlappach/Schlabaugh. They were married on December 8, 1592, in Signau. This is the only information I have on them.

Please feel free to email me directly,

Dennis Buerge

Samuel Gerber d:1897 in Aarwangen

Todd_Gerber — 26 Jul 2007 1:30:30 GMT

According to what I've been able to find, my forth-generation grandfather Samuel Gerber was born (1818) and died (1897) in Aarwangen, Bern. He married (K?)Catharina Egger in 1841.

Since I'm not real familiar with Switzerland, can anyone tell me if there is only one cemetery in the Aarwangen area that he may be at? Would there be an obituary in a newspaper from that era?

Thanks for any info.

Todd Gerber

Looking for Charles Schaer

squirll70 — 21 Jul 2007 6:50:36 GMT

I am trying to find out when my ggrandfather came over from Switzerland. His name is Charles Schaer and supposedly came over with his father and brother or brothers. Charles was born in 1868 and his wife's name was Regina Stempfle. That is all I know... any info would be great!

Braunwald (er) & Huber Family

juliebraunwalder62 — 6 Jul 2007 11:42:14 GMT

Please let me know of anyone with information to my family in Switzerland!?

Looking for family

Ruizrdmr — 14 Jul 2002 6:42:23 GMT

Searching for the following surnames:
Babler, Baumgartner, Blumer, Disch, Durst, Elmer, Freitag, Giger, Hammerli, Hauser, Hefti, Hosli, Jenny, Kubli, Kundert, Leuzinger, Luchsinger, Marti, Rhyner, Schneider, Speich, Stauffacher, Streiff, Stussy, Tschudi, Unterreger, Vogeli, Zentner and Zwicki.

Thank you for any help!
Debbie Rhyner-Ruiz
Ruizrdmr@ticon.net

Barbara Gosteli

swiftercurrents — 17 Jun 2007 2:40:30 GMT

Looking for information on:
Barbara Gosteli, born Aug.05,1698, Switzerland.
Married: Hans Juker,Jr.

Bertha Meyer was born 16 Jun 1864 in Bern

patmontero25 — 6 Jun 2007 12:54:02 GMT

Bertha Meyer was born 16 Jun 1864 in Bern, Switzerland to Joseph Meyer and Franziska Nebel. The family was Catholic.

She and her brother, Jacob, entered Castle Garden in New York, USA on 6 Jun 1887 from Switzerland on the ship La Normandie. Bertha’s age is listed as 18 and her occupation unknown. Jacob’s age is listed as baker and his age was listed as 23.

Census records in New Jersey show her immigration year as 1889.

She married John Paul Wolf on 17 Dec 1891 in Paterson, Passaic, NJ.

She worked in a banquet hall and died 23 Dec 1929 in Paterson, Passaic, NJ, USA.
The family owned their home at 481 Marshall Street in Paterson in 1920.

Any information on the family in Bern or Paterson would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Patricia Montero
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Schindler from Bern

betttx1 — 7 Apr 2007 1:49:47 GMT

Looking for any info. on a James Schindler, possibly from the canton, Bern. D.O.B. approx,1837. Traveled to Missouri,have found him in the 1860 census,listed as 23 years old, and living with a family by the name of Shetts. Prairie township,Montgomery County,post office name Middletown. Found again in the 1880 census, living with wife Narcissus and children John,Albert,Barbara.
Anything would be more than i have.
Thank you, Bett

Men of Bern

durahn — 17 May 2007 9:25:51 GMT

Hallo

I´m looking for the book "Men of Bern" about the names
Direnwächter, Thierwächter, Thyriwächter and Tirwächter.

Can anyone help me?

Joerg

I'm Swiss and didn't even know it!

fwclark — 9 Jan 2005 4:02:14 GMT

I've uncovered my Swiss ancestry which basically covers the years 1505-1648. Anyone have information on these surnames?:Reller, Christeller, Walker, Minninger, Hutzli, Zwalen, von Sibenthal, Jaggi , Schopfer, Kohli, Uelliger, Linder, Frutschi, Truethart, Graa, and Haldi.

Urs (or Ours) and Seraphine Hofer (nee Ramu)

MarieNicholson81 — 23 Apr 2007 9:00:52 GMT

I am trying to find information relating to my g-great-grandparents. They had 3 daughters, Jenny Marie, born Geneva 1849, Anna Amelie, born Geneva 1853 and Elise Marie born Plainpalais 1856, confirmed in Grossaffoltern, Bern in 1870. Elise had a daughter, Jenny Maria born in Paris in 1879. Jenny later married Paul Johnson in England and it is from this line that I am related. I have photocopies papers confirming this information. I believe there was a relative called Peter Lanterry, but have been unable to find anything here. Any help much appreciated.

BORER/ BORRER

suzi525 — 10 Mar 2003 9:08:38 GMT

Looking for the tie that binds..my Borer line from Switz. If this is your surname or even a variant and you have people (Borer/Borrer) born early 1800's there please contact me...my line seems to have ended up in the OHIO area. (I think)..HA HA. thanks Suzanne ericf@zbzoom.net

Bieris in schangnau

Walter Ritchie — 24 Mar 2006 7:59:56 GMT

Looking for info on Benedikt Bieri born in Schangnau July 27, 1842. His younger borther Johann Bieri died there in 1934. His sister Anna barbara died there in 1927. Benedikt emigrated to United States between 1870-75. His parents were Johann Bieri died 1849 mother Anna Bolz.

Catharina Staempfli

DFHCenter — 29 Mar 2007 1:19:00 GMT

Could someone tell me who her parents were? She was born in 1751 Bremgarter, Bern, Switerland. Thank you Marilyn

Catharina Staempfli

DFHCenter — 29 Mar 2007 1:18:28 GMT

Could someone tell me who her parents were? She was born in 1751 Bremgarter, Bern, Switerland. Thank you Marilyn

John KOCH, born c. 1822, in Nidau, Switzerland, became adopted stepson of Mr. ROTH in 1825

smithclark3 — 24 Mar 2007 9:08:24 GMT

John KOCH, now John KOCH ROTH, worked as an apprentice to his step-father, Mr. ROTH, who was a stone cutter. Mr. and Mrs. ROTH had nine children together, all daughters. Family legend has it that Mr. ROTH died, and the new law said that only direct-line kin could inherit the family business. So, with no job, John emigrated to America in 1864. He married Anna Mary KREUG c. 1849, and they had the following children while still in Nidau: Mary ROTH b. 1851, Fred ROTH b. 24 Nov 1853, John ROTH, Jr. b. 17 Nov 1855, Anna ROTH b. 12 May 1857, Godfrey ROTH b. 15 Mar 1859, and Nickolas ROTH b. 27 Mar 1861. Anna Mary KREUG was b. c. 1823. I am looking for parents for John KOCH and Anna Mary KREUG.

Looking for parents of Ludwig Liechte, Thun Switzerland

theresadelaney366 — 12 Mar 2007 8:51:00 GMT

Looking for parents of Ludwig Leichte born about 1854 in Thun Switzerland. Married Mary Louisa Shenkel also from Thun. Immigrated to Detroit Michigan USA area in 1886. Also lived in Preston, Ontario Canada for a period of time. Had Three children, Hilda, Bertha and Felix. Only Hilda was born in Thun Switzerland.

fevrier & kocker surname

boozie83_1 — 2 Apr 2004 1:06:06 GMT

looking for info on John Fevrier and margaret Kocker Fevrier
who left Switzerland and arrived in the USA in 1869.

How Can I find someone to help me in Bern area

gthoenen — 1 Feb 2007 1:47:25 GMT

I will be in Switzerland for a week at the end of April, beginning of May. I am looking for information on my g-g-grandparents who came to US in 1830's from town of Reutigen (in Bern Canton). His name: Thonen, hers: Boren. I understand most records are in Bern, and that they are difficult to find and read --plus I don't speak German. Is it possible to find experienced, reliable person who could help me? Recommendations? Referrals? Is there an agency or other source that could help?

Barbara, Xavier and Ed Williman 1790 Sursee Switzerland

CharlesByers32 — 26 Jan 2007 2:06:00 GMT

I am looking for a couple of Williman families I’m looking for a Barbara Williman who married Xavier Schnyder. Both immigrated from Sursee Switzerland. Barbara was born January 1809, and Xavier was born August 29, 1790.

I’m also looking for an Ed Williman who married Nancy Halena Miller. Nancy was born Dec 26, 1855 most likely in Missouri. Their children were Julia, Lillie, Emily, Arthur, Anton, Daisy, Lizzie, and Leona (b May 1896, d Oct 1937) Williman.

Anyone recognize these people?
Thanks,
Ronda

Emil Santsche

lindahznrogers7 — 4 Oct 2001 9:19:32 GMT

I a looking for any information about the SANTSCHE family of BERN SWITZERLAND or any place else that they might be.EMIL R. SANTSCHE left Bern Switzerland to the USA as a young man. He had been a aprentice gunsmith in Bern.I believe it was 1855 when he got to the USA,NEW YORK.Any help is appreciated.Thank you,Linda

John August Meyer was born 10 Aug 1829 in Berne, Switzerland

patmontero25 — 28 Dec 2006 11:56:49 GMT

John August Meyer was born 10 Aug 1829 in Berne, Switzerland and died 11 Jun 1902 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA.. He married Francisca Francis Frank on 15 Oct 1856. Francisca was born 12 Aug 1838 in New Hamburg, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and died 8 Jan 1917 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA.
Any further information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Patricia Montero
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

rufi

alyce a rufi — 19 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

looking for rufi's before 1860 in swizterland. john rufi came to green co.wisconsin. also there was a jacob. also have brunners rupnows and streiff. alyce

CANTON BERN SURNAMES (COMMUNE OF BUCHHOLTERBERG)

sparrish — 16 Oct 2003 12:30:13 GMT

I have ancestors with the following surnames from Canton Bern, Switzerland.

BACHMANN
TSCHANZ
KELLER
FROM BUCHHOLTERBERG, IBACH, CANTON BERN

AEBERSOLD
FROM BUCHHOLTERBERG, AESCHLEN, CANTON
BERN

GERBER
FROM BUCHHOLTERBERG, STEFFISBURG/FARNI

GASSER
FROM BELP, CANTON BERN

STUCKI
FROM BUCHHOLTERBERG, MUNSINGEN (The
Stuckis are my step-ancestors)

Sharon Snow Parrish, Indiana, USA

Explanation or translation of months

@@DavidLJoh@aol.com — 16 Jun 2005 2:36:24 GMT

I have a record of births, marriage and deaths from the Bern archives, circa 1752-1800, that look like they were taken from church records and compiled into family groups. The strange thing is that in translating the months they are as follows:
Brachmonat
Christmonat
Weinmonat
Heumonat
Augstmonat
Can anyone tell me for sure what the months really are? I've never seen them presented like this before.

David Johnson

looking for parents of Edwin b.1863,John,Elzabeth Weierman

cjcruit — 16 Dec 2006 6:30:40 GMT

They were to my knowledge all born in Bern,Bern Switz. Can you help or send me in the right direction. Thank you cjcruit@yahoo.com

Weierman Family and Helbling Family Not sure where in Switz.

cjcruit — 16 Dec 2006 6:18:35 GMT

My gggrandfather Edwin came from Bern Switzerland he had a brother John and sister Elizabeth that we know of..They had been raised by a brother of his father.Edwin was born 4 Dec
1863 and d.in Oh.U.S.A 1939 Edwin was a blacksmith...He came to the U.S. as a young man and sent for his brother and sister...Don't know if there were any other siblings...
John Helbling was ggrandfather but I don't have any back
ground on him at all except that he married Mabel Roeder and they had 6 childern. and lived part of his life in Canton, Ohio,U.S.A. If you can be of any assistance it would be so very appreciated...I can be reached cjcruit@yahoo.com

Looking for family

Erie3694 — 15 Dec 2006 12:55:31 GMT

I am building the family tree I have family history from Frederick to the present but not his past. I am looking for the parents and siblings of Frederick Jacob Siegenthaler, Birth: 17 Jul 1853 in Thun.

Edward Bill & Hannah Maria Spiechler

TechPaulCooper — 3 Nov 2006 3:43:32 GMT

They were both born in the 1840s in Bern. She was born in St-Imier. They likely moved to La Chaux-De-Fonds, Neuchatel, Switzerland later in life where she died. Edward had a son: Edward Albert Bill born in Luisse, Switzerland on 17 Dec 1866 and moved to Utah. He married 2 Jeanneret sisters. I'm looking for information on Edward Bill & Hannah's parents and lives in general.

Victor Borer

Aaron Bohrer — 18 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information regarding my gr-gr-great grandfather Victor Borer. Said to have been born in Bern, Switzerland, in 1822. Came to USA in the mid to late 1850's with wife Mary A. Borer and children Robert, Mary, Victoria, Delphia, Minor, and Cleopatra. Settled in West Virginia. Any information will be a big help. Thanks for your time. Aaron Bohrer

eerfans@ovis.net

Arnold Waelchli or Wälchli 1855 ; Marie Burri 1860

cmward71 — 28 Oct 2006 6:05:43 GMT

This family from Bern Switzerland is supposed to have had twelve children. The names of the six children we have accounted for are:
Arnold b. 1883, Marie Therese b. abt.1881, Therese 1893, Joh Marti, Andreas, Hans.

Arnold and Marie's first child Arnold was born in Schwarzenburg, Kanton Bern on February 28th, 1883. The three sons of Arnold Wälchli and Marie Burri went to Finland about 1903. The three daughters immigrated to the US in 1902. Arnold and his wife Marie Burri immigrated to the US a few years later. He died of the flu in 1818. Marie and Arnold are burried in the Yoe Cemetery in Yoe, Pennsylvania.

Does anyone out there know anything about this family. I do know Arnold Wälchli b.1855 had something to do with the Kornhauskeller at the end of the 1800's. The family story I heard which may or may not be true is that his partner ran off to Africa with the yearly collections and left this wealthy family penniless.

Samuel Carl Schneiter

JulsK140 — 11 Apr 2005 4:11:38 GMT

Looking for Parents of Samuel Carl Schneiter.
He immigrated to US from Switzerland, to port of New York in 1902. Then went on to meet up with cousin Karl in Monroe Wisconsin.

Would appreciate any information any one would have. Can not get any other information beyond this point.

Thank you
Julie

John H. Walmer - b. 17 Mar 1887 Bern

david_hndrsn — 18 Jun 2006 3:29:46 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the Walmer family, possibly from Bern (or Basel? - I see modern-day Walmers in Basel area).

John H. Walmer immigrated to the US, was in the US Army in World War I, and died in Sitka, Alaska, USA 27 Jan 1981.

Would love to connect with Swiss relatives of John H. Walmer.

Are there birth records for this time and place? Is Walmer in the Swiss family surname book I have read about?

Thanks for any help!
David

Need help !surnames-Bauer,Lang,Zimmerli,Keifer,Fehlman,Yeates,Meyer,Wunder,Sohgasse,Stiffengger,etc.

Charmaine Campany — 22 Oct 2005 11:33:01 GMT

Surnames: Zimmerli, Hofer, Fehlman, Bauer, Lang, Keifer, Yeates, Stiffengger, Sohgasse, Hedlger, Meyer, Wunder
Classification: Query
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I was researching info on my great grandmother and came across a legal notice in the local paper in Lewis County,New York.
It is estate information that states my grandmother, Ida Margaretta Zimmerli Hofer is the executrix of the estate.
The person whose estate it is is Marianna Wunder and it lists numerous next of kin and heirs. I assume that would also make them next of kin to my Ida Margaretta Zimmerli Hofer!?
The paper is dated Feb. 24, 1921 and listed again March 3, 1921. It states that the last will and testament bears a date of May 29, 1913.
The next of kin an heirs are listed exactly as this:
Hans Land Fehlman
Frau Maria Bauer Lang
Ernest Lang Keifer
Walter Lang, Postbearnter
Mrs. Emmy Yeates
John Zimmerli
Miss Bertha Zimmerli
Augustus Zimmerli
Frau Stifenngger
Frau Meyer Sohgasse
Frau Hofer Zimmerli
Frau Hedlger, Bakermeisterd
Frau Hofer Gewindeschiebers
Arnold Zimmerli
Ernest Zimmerli
Fred Zimmerli
John Zimmerli
Wilheim Zimmerli
Walter Zimmerli
Jacob Zimmerli
Can anyone tell me more about the connection of these people to each other?
We believe that Ida Margaretta Zimmerli Hofer came to the US from Bern with her husband Augustus/August Hofer, they were weavers and associated with the apostolic Christian Church where he was I believe an elder in the church. Their daughter married a John W. Farney (my line).
I would so sincerely appreciate any suggestions or possible associations between these people.
-Charmaine Campany
Croghan, New York, Lewis County
cjcamp(at) northnet.org or
cjcamp (at) frontiernet.net

Church Records

ConnieSchumaker27 — 18 Jul 2006 1:32:25 GMT

Does anyone know how you go about contacting a church or church parish in Ursenbach regarding church records? I have tried to find information on line about Ursenbach, Bern Switzerland but have been unable to find much of anything. Any help would be appreciated greatly.
Thank you, Connie

Obersteckholz Book

David Purtee — 8 Sep 2006 4:25:53 GMT

I have a picture of one page of the Obersteckholz “Burger Rodel, Bd II” book that list some vital records (births) of my ancestors, the Brauns. Is this parish or civil records? Has this book been microfilmed. I have not been able to locate the information in the LDS Family History Centers, but that is not saying that it is not there. I just do not know a microfilm number or how to find it. Thanks for any help David