Brief Life History of Anna Barbara
When Anna Barbara Fruhin was born about 1730, in Oberglatt, Zürich, Switzerland, her father, Johannes Fruhin, was 28 and her mother, Elsbeth Steigerin, was 24. She married Johannes Reuffer on 14 June 1757, in Degersheim, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland. They were the parents of at least 3 daughters.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Anna Barbara? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (2)
- Barbara Frühin, „Schweiz, Katholische und Reformiert Kirchenbücher, 1418-1996“
- Anna Barbara Frühin in entry for Anna Elisabeth Reüster, "Switzerland, Catholic and Reformed Church Records, 1418-1996"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (3)
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: from the Middle English personal name Frewine. This probably derives both from Old English Frēowine (formed from frēo ‘free, noble’ + wine ‘friend’) and from Old English Frēawine (formed from frēa ‘ruler, lord’ + wine ‘friend’).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.