Magdalena Fyg

Brief Life History of Magdalena

When Magdalena Fyg was christened on 18 January 1771, in Bolligen, Bern, Switzerland, her father, Niklaus Fyg, was 38 and her mother, Elsbeth Stettler, was 39. She married Johann Ulrich Glauser on 2 December 1798. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. She died on 15 March 1854, at the age of 83, and was buried in Bolligen, Bern, Switzerland.

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Family Time Line

Johann Ulrich Glauser
1775–1823
Magdalena Fyg
1771–1854
Marriage: 2 December 1798
Barbara Glauser
1811–1838

Sources (6)

  • Magdalena Fyg in entry for Barbara Glauser, "Switzerland, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records, 1418-1996"
  • Magdalena Fyg in entry for Barbara Glauser, "Switzerland, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records, 1418-1996"
  • Magdalena Fyg in entry for Barbara Blauser, "Switzerland, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records, 1418-1996"

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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

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fiaich (see Fee ).

Americanized form of German Fey .

West African (Gambia): variant of Faye 3.

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

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