David Wetzel

Male18 October 1584–

Brief Life History of David

When David Wetzel was christened on 18 October 1584, in Colmar, Haut-Rhin, France, his father, Matheus Wetzel, was 30 and his mother, Margaretha Fenger, was 44. He married Barbara Santherr on 21 June 1624, in Colmar, Haut-Rhin, France. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters.

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Family Time Line

David Wetzel
1584–
Barbara Santherr
1604–
Marriage: 21 June 1624
David Wetzel
1625–
Margareta Wetzel
1626–
Ursula Wetzel
1626–

Sources (1)

  • David Wetzel, "France, Births and Baptisms, 1546-1896"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    21 June 1624Colmar, Haut-Rhin, France
  • Children (3)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (7)

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    World Events (5)

    1598 · Edict of Nantes 

    Under the rule of Henry IV of France the Edict of Nantes was issued giving the people some religious liberty. The edict brought an end to the religious wars that were going on at the time. 

    1610

    Reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV. Royal power at its peak. France dominates Europe, French culture spreads. Start of large-scale sea trade.

    1618 · 30 Years War

    Ferdinand II was trying to force the people to follow Catholicism. The 30 years war was a battle of religion with the Protestants and Catholics, in the Holy Roman Empire.

    Name Meaning

    German: from a pet form of the personal name Werner . Compare Whetsel and Whetzel .

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

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