Joseph Egli

17 November 1765–8 March 1818 (Age 52)
Trub, Bern, Switzerland

The Life Summary of Joseph

When Joseph Egli was born on 17 November 1765, in Trub, Bern, Switzerland, his father, Christian Egli, was 27 and his mother, Anna Maria Zulauf, was 28. He married Barbara Bagli in 1790. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 1 daughter. He died on 8 March 1818, at the age of 52.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Joseph? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Joseph Egli
1765–1818
Barbara Bagli
1768–1829
Marriage: 1790
Ulrich Egli Bagli
1791–1828
Joseph Bagli Egli
1794–1873
Johann Ulrich Egli
1796–1855
Andreas Egli Bagli
1798–1871
Christian Egli Bagli
1801–
Anna Barbara Egli Bagli
1806–

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1790
    • Children

    (6)

    +1 More Child

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (7)

    +2 More Children

    World Events (2)

    1798
    Age 33
    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
    Age 35
    Switzerland is one of the first industrialized countries in Europe.

    Name Meaning

    Some characteristic forenames: German Konrad, Kurt, Otto.Swiss German: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Egenolf or Egilolf (see Egloff ). This surname is also found in Germany and France (Alsace).Norwegian: habitational name from a farm named Eik(e)li, from eik ‘oak’ + li ‘hillside, slope’. This surname is very rare in Norway.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Eckley
    Egley
    Eglin
    Egloff
    Egly

    Sources (22)

    • Joseph in entry for Christen, "Switzerland, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records, 1418-1996"
    • Joseph Egli, "Switzerland, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records, 1418-1996"
    • Joseph Egli, "Switzerland, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records, 1418-1996"

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.