When Johann Melchior Witzig was born in 1742, his father, Han Ulrich Witzig, was 34 and his mother, Dorothea Spahn, was 33. He died on 10 May 1742, at the age of 0.
Do you know Johann Melchior? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
German: nickname from Middle High German witzic ‘clever’, ‘prudent, knowing’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.