Brief Life History of Barbara
When Barbara Schilt was born in 1747, her father, Melchior Schilt, was 52 and her mother, Elisabeth Stähli, was 35.
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Family Time Line
Sources (1)
- Barbara, "Switzerland, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records, 1418-1996"
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (10)
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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
German and Dutch: variant of Schild 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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