Brief Life History of Peter
When Peter Schilt was born about 1742, in Schangnau, Bern, Switzerland, his father, Melchior Schilt, was 48 and his mother, Elisabeth Stähli, was 31. He had at least 3 sons with Madie Widmer.
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- Peter Schild in entry for Peter Schild, "Switzerland, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records, 1418-1996"
- Peter Schilt in entry for Peter Schilt, "Switzerland, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records, 1418-1996"
- Peter Sehiet in entry for Peter Sehiet, "Switzerland, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records, 1418-1996"
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World Events (5)
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.
1803
Civil war brings Helvetic Republic to an end. French emperor Napoleon enforces a constitution negotiated under his "mediation".
Name Meaning
German and Dutch: variant of Schild 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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