Brief Life History of Johannes
When Johannes Schmutz was born in 1792, in Vechigen, Bern, Switzerland, his father, Christen Schmutz, was 28 and his mother, Anna Barbara Geriger Schmutz, was 29. He married Christina Läderach on 14 July 1825, in Münsingen, Bern, Switzerland. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 6 daughters. He died on 21 November 1857, in his hometown, at the age of 65, and was buried in Vechigen, Bern, Switzerland.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Johannes? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (19)
- Jean, „Schweiz, Katholische und Reformiert Kirchenbücher, 1418-1996“
- Johannes Schmuz, „Schweiz, Katholische und Reformiert Kirchenbücher, 1418-1996“
- Johannes Schmuth, „Schweiz, Katholische und Reformiert Kirchenbücher, 1418-1996“
Spouse and Children
Children (8)
+3 More Children
World Events (4)
1798
Revolution in Switzerland. Farmers in occupied territories become free citizens. Centralistic parliamentary republic according to French model. Occupation by French troops and some battles of Napoleon vs. Austria and Russia in Switzerland.
1800
Switzerland is one of the first industrialized countries in Europe.
1848
New Federal Constitution combining elements of the U.S. constitution (Federal State with central and cantonal (state) governments and parliaments) and of French revolutionary tradition. The Principles of this constitution are still valid today.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gerhard, Hans.
South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a dirty or slovenly person, from German Schmutz ‘dirt’, Middle High German smuz.
South German: nickname for a cheerful person, from a noun derivative of Middle High German smutzen ‘to smile’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.