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.
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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.
Switzerland is one of the first industrialized countries in Europe.
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.
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.
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