Brief Life History of Barbara
Barbara Moor was born in 1732, in Meiringen, Bern, Switzerland as the daughter of Moor. She married Ulrich Steudler on 18 May 1753, in Meiringen, Bern, Switzerland. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 5 daughters.
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- Barbara Mohr in entry for Ulrich Studler, "Switzerland, Catholic and Reformed Church Records, 1418-1996"
- Barbara Moor in entry for Verena, "Switzerland, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records, 1418-1996"
- Barbara Moor in entry for Elsbeth, "Switzerland, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records, 1418-1996"
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Children (6)
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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
English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh: variant of Moore .
German: variant of Mohr .
Dutch (also De Moor): nickname for a man of swarthy complexion, from Middle Dutch moor ‘Moor’ (from Latin maurus), or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a Moor. Compare De Moor .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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