The Treffeisen Family

Researched and Compiled by Tim Doyle, 2003 – 2004


Introduction

The following is my working outline of the Treffeisen family. Some of the links are hypothetical and need further research. Individuals who emigrated to or who were born in America are listed in red.

In German, the name Treffeisen can be broken down into two words: the verb ‘treffen’, which means ‘to hit or to strike’, and the noun ‘Eisen’, which means ‘iron’. This combination of hitting or striking iron indicates that our earliest ancestor was most likely a blacksmith. It is somewhat ironic that the very unusual and rare name of Treffeisen is most likely equivalent in meaning to the very common name Smith.

Where did the Treffeisen family originate? Because most, if not all, current Treffeisens can be traced back to the village of Bickensohl, one might believe that it was there that the family originated. However, the earliest Bickensohl records indicate that the family had actually come from the nearby village of Gallenweiler. The Treffeisens are indeed included in the very earliest records of Gallenweiler. The front page of the Gallenweiler records includes a statement by the minister that Gallenweiler had been destroyed in the Thirty Years’ War (1618 to 1648). Only a few inhabitants remained and only two houses survived the war. For a long time the village remained a wilderness with fields and pastures dead. Then, in 1648, the first settlers arrived. Matthias Treffeisen and his wife Dorothea Gumbert were witnesses to the very first baptism in Gallenweiler, indicating that they were either part of the few Gallenweiler residents who survived the war, or that they were members of this original party of settlers. It appears that the Treffeisens resided here in Gallenweiler before the war, as in 1640
when Christoff’s son Thomas was married in Haltingen, he was listed as residing in Oberweiler, but his deceased father was listed as having been a citizen of Gallenweiler.

One issue that I feel the need to comment on is illigitimacy. It was not uncommon for children to be born out of wedlock in the past, just as it is today. I do not identify births as being illigitimate here to judge their parents on moral grounds. I include that information simply because it is historical fact, and such information can very well explain some familial situations. Also, calling out the fact that a birth was illigitimate ensures that I know of the date discrepancy and have not entered a date in error into these records.

Additional Treffeisen information can be found here.

Treffeisens in Heroldsberg and vicinity

A small but very early group of Treffeisens has been located in the villages of Heroldsberg and Beerbach/Lauf am Holz. Heroldsberg is a medium sized village to the north of Nürnberg, Germany and Beerbach is a small village about 4km northeast of Heroldsberg. Although it is not known if or how these families might be related to the Treffeisens of Baden, it is possible that one or more Treffeisens from this group left the Heroldsberg area and ended up there.

M1. Caintz (Cuntz?) Treffeisen was born say 1525? He married Mag. (—–). In 1561, Heroldsberg had a visitation and a return was filed. In this report, it was mentioned that “Treffeisen’s wife goes to church only very rarely.” Early on Sunday, 28 September 1561, [the Visitors] saw and heard the church ordinance, the sermon, and the ceremonies in the church. At the end the people who had been cited [before the authorities] were called for and given the following dispatch: 1) Treffeisen’s wife, who has not been going to church, will henceforth go more eagerly than has been the case up to now. She is at odds with someone, but they have [since] been reconciled. It is not certain if this report is actually referring to Caintz and his wife Magdalena or another family.
Children of Caintz Treffeisen and Mag. are:

M2   i. Lenhardt Treffeisen was baptized 19 Jan 1549 in Heroldsberg.
M3. Jorg Treffeysen / Treffeyßen was born say 1540?
Children of Jorg Treffeysen / Treffeyßsen and an unknown woman are:

M4   i. Elisabetha Treffeysen was born 26 Apr 1563 in Heroldsberg.
M5   ii. Kunegund Treffeyßen was born 15 Jan 1565 in Heroldsberg.
M6   iii. Hanß Treffeyßen was born 31 Dec 1569 in Heroldsberg.
M7. Georg Treffeysen / Trefeyßen was born say 1545? He married Barbara (—–). It is possible that this Georg was the same man as the Jorg listed above.
Children of Georg Treffeysen / Trefeyßsen and Barbara are:

M8   i. Anna Trefeyßen was born 15 Mar 1568 in Beerbach.
M9   ii. Hans Treffeysen was born 1 May 1571 in Beerbach.

The source for all of these records is the IGI. They were apparently submitted to this index by an individual and not by a FHL sanctioned extraction program. I have not been able to locate the original church records for these areas on the list of microfilmed records available from the FHL.

It is not known if this Treffeisen family is related to the Treffeisens of southwest Baden, but it is possible that one of this family emigrated south and eventually he or his children found themselves in the very southwest portion of Germany or further south in Switzerland.

The Treffeisens of Baden

 

Generation One
1. Christoff ‘Stoffel’ Treffeÿsen / Dreffeisen was born perhaps about 1590 and died sometime before 1640, probably in Gallenweiler. He married Marggreth Binginen, perhaps about 1610, perhaps in Gallenweiler. Stoffel was listed as being a burger (citizen) and Schneider (tailor) of
Gallenweiler. Christoff Treffeÿsen was listed as being from Gallenweiler in the very earliest records found for the family. Since there were no other Treffeisens in the area that have not been identified as his children, it could be possible that he or his father had emigrated from elsewhere to settle in Gallenweiler.
Because the Gallenweiler records do not exist for this early time period, we may never know for sure. It is possible that he was related to the earlier Treffeisen family of Heroldsberg, but again, this cannot be proven with the records found thus far. In any case, he was dead by 1640 when his son Thomas was married in Haltingen, a city twenty miles to the south. By the time the Gallenweiler church records begin in 1648, there is no mention of Christoff or his wife, though Mathias Treffeisen, most likely their son, was married and living there.
Children of Christoff Dreffeisen and possibly Marggreth Binginen are:

+ 2   ii. Thomas Treffeÿsen was born about 1615, perhaps in Gallenweiler before the start of the existing records.
3   i. Anna Dreffeÿsin was born about 1620, perhaps in Gallenweiler before the start of the existing records. She married Fridolin/Fritz Gepler, son of Fritz Gepler of Britzingen and Marggreth Zweithardin, 27 Jan 1645 in Britzingen, Germany. She was listed as the widow of Jacob Würthen(?) at the time of this marriage, and was also identified as the legitimate daughter of Christoff Dreffeisen of Gallenweiler and Marggreth Binginen. Children (all born in Britzingen): Johannes/Hanss Gepler, b. 15 Oct 1645; Marggaratha Gepler, b. 22 Apr 1647, m. Adam Burkhardt 26 May 1673 in Britzingen; Friderich/Fridericus Gepler, b. 26 Aug 1648, d. 10 Oct 1648; Fridolin Gepler, b. 16 Feb 1650, d. 10 Jun 1650; and Barbara Gepler, b. 30 Aug 1651. Note that Fridolin is the name of a saint, and was a popular name to give to children in the Baden region.
+ 4   iii. Mathias Treffeisen was born about 1625, perhaps in Gallenweiler before the start of the existing records. Although no direct evidence identifies him as the son of Christoff, the fact that Christoff was living in Gallenweiler just three years before Mathias was listed there when the records start, and because no other Treffeisen families are in the area, I feel that the likelihood is that Christoff was the father of Mathias.
Record mentioning Anna Dreffeysin, dated 1646.

 

Generation Two
2. Thomas Treffeysin (Christoff
Dreffeisen1) was born perhaps about 1615, perhaps in Gallenweiler, and died before 1681 when his son Fritz was listed as his surviving son. He married Catharina Widenmann 14 Sep 1640 in Haltingen, Germany. He was a Schneid (tailor) and resided in Oberweiler. “Thomas Treffeÿsen, Schneid” of Oberwiler was a godfather at the baptism of Barbara Itzin 1 Sep 1644 in Badenweiler. “Thomas Treffeÿsen” was a godfather at the baptism of Cunrad Itzin 25 Feb 1648 in Badenweiler. “Thomas Treffeÿsen Schneid zu Oberweiler” was a godfather at the baptism of Claus Fruhr on 3 Adventis [17 Dec] 1648 in Badenweiler. “Thomas Treffeÿsen Schneid” was a godfather at the baptism of Ottilia Fruhr 12 Dec 1650 in Badenweiler. “Thomas Treffeÿsen zu Oberw:” was a godfather at the baptism of Matthias Fruhr 12 Sep 1658 in Badenweiler.
Children of Thomas Treffeysin and Catharina Widenmann are:

+ 5   i. Friderich/Fritz Treffeÿsen was born probably in Oberweiler and was baptized 6 Jun 1644 in Badenweiler.
+ 6   ii. Andreas Treffeysen was born probably in Oberweiler and baptized 2 Feb 1650 in Badenweiler.
7   iii. Anna Treffeÿsen was born probably in Oberweiler and baptized 1 Epiphany [13 Jan] 1656 in Badenweiler. She had an illegitimate son, Alexander (Treffeisen?), whose death was recorded 12 Mar 1685 in Badenweiler. She married, first, Hannß Müller of Garnau(sp?) 4 Feb 1689 in Badenweiler, and second, Hanß Horni of Sehringen 8 Jul 1695 in Badenweiler.
8   iv. Elisabeth Treffeysen/Dreffeÿsin was born probably in Oberweiler and baptized 4 Trinitatus [15 Jul] 1660 in Badenweiler. She married Marx Käsar of Talheim 21 Jun 1686 in Oberweiler.
Record mentioning Thomas Treffeysin, dated 1640 (click to view).
4. Matthias Treffeisen (Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born about 1625, perhaps in Gallenweiler, and died 24 Aug 1670 in Bickensohl. He was probably the son of Christoff Dreffeisen who resided in Gallenweiler in 1645 and his wife Marggreth Binginen. He married Dorothea Gumbert (also Gumpert, Gampert) about 1645. Their marriage record has not been located, nor has her birth or death record. Mathias and Dorothea had several children by the time the Gallenweiler records begin, and they continued to enlarge their family and also participated as Godparents for several children of the other settler families. On 19 Nov 1648, “Dorothea, Mathes Treffeÿsins hausfrau” was named as Godmother of Martin Widmar (the very first baptism recorded in the records). On 24 Jun 1651, “Dorothea, Mathis Treffeisins hausfrau” was named Godmother of Jacob Zimmermann. On 21 Nov 1653, “Dorothea, Mathis Treffeisins hausfrau” was named Godmother of Barbara Neünlist. On 21 Aug 1653, “Dorothea, Mathis Treffeisins frau” was named Godmother of Johannes Effhoterin. On 13 Oct 1653, Mathes Treffeisen was named Godfather of Anna Lutzman. On 28 Oct 1654, Matthis Treffeisin was named Godfather of Petrus Lutzmann. On 13 Jan 1656, Mathis Treffeisin was named Godfather of Johannes Lutzmann. After 1667, there is no further record of any Treffeisen in the Gallenweiler records, and the family is first found in the Bickensohl records in 1668. It appears that Mathias moved his entire family from Gallenweiler to Bickensohl about 1667 or 1668. Just a few short years after moving to Bickensohl, Mathias Treffeisen died. His death record reads: “Den 24 Augusti 1670 starb Mathias Drefeisen von Gallen Weiler, hindersaß allhir” (On the 24th of August 1670 died Mathias Drefeisen of Gallenweiler, non-citizen resident of Bickensohl).

 



Death Record for ‘Mathias Drefeisen von Gallen Weiler’, 24 Aug 1670

Children of Matthia Treffeisen and (for those without baptism records, possibly) Dorothea Gumbert are:

9   i. Elisabetha Treffeisen was born about Dec 1646 probably in Gallenweiler,  Germany before the start of the existing records and died 20 Jan 1700 in Bickensohl, age 53 years 6 weeks. She married (1) Hanß Jacob Aprill 9 Nov 1668 in Bickensohl. He died 4 Aug 1694 in Bickensohl. Children: Hanß Jacob April, bp. 26 Jul 1669, Elisabetha April, bp. 2 Jan 1671, Susanna April, bp. 5 Feb 1673, Johann Ulrich April, bp. 31 Jan 1675, Mathias April, bp. 3 Sep 1679, Maria April, bp. 16 Jun 1681, Susanna April, bp. 13 Mar 1684, Barbara April, bp. 4 Dec 1686, d. 9 Jan 1700, Jacob, bp. Feb 1687, d. y., unnnamed April, bp. 13 Jan 1689. She married (2) Mathias Deng 5 Aug 1695 in Bickensohl. He died 1 Oct 1696 in Bickensohl, age 65. She married (3) Hans Sebastian Lang 28 Sep 1697 in Bickensohl. He died 20 Oct 1699 in Bickensohl, age 66.
10   ii. Catharina Treffeisen was born about 1648? probably in Gallenweiler, Germany before the start of the existing records. She married Jacob Lense, son of Jacob Lense of Atteswil 22 Jan 1683 in Bickensohl. Children: Jacob Lense, bp. 20 Dec 1683, Mathias Linsig, bp. 1686 [date obscured]. Because of the lack of records in Bickensohl from 1690-92, I suspect that many residents had fled to safer areas during the War of the League of Augsberg. I suspect that Jacob Lense/Linsig died during this period. Catharina Treffeisen, widow of Jacob Linsig, married (2) Sebastian Lang ‘den jung’, 5 Oct 1699 in Bickensohl. They had a daughter Maria Barbara, baptized 13 Oct 1699 in Bickensohl. He was probably the Sebastian Lang who died 29 Aug 1706 in Bickensohl, aged 32 years.
+ 11   iii. Christoph Treffeisen was born about 1650 probably in Gallenweiler, Germany before the start of the existing records, and died 11 May 1708 in Bickensohl.
12   iv. Anna Treffeisen was baptized 15 Feb 1652 in Gallenweiler, Germany.
+ 13   v. Johannes (Hanß) Treffeisen was  baptized 9 Apr 1654 in Gallenweiler, Germany.
14   vi. Agatha Treffeisen was born perhaps sometime before 1664. She baptized an illegitimate son named Severin 21 Dec 1682 in Bickensohl. The father was recorded as being Severin (surname not listed) of Königschaffhausen. An Agatha Treffeisen of Bischoffingen was listed as a sponsor at the baptism of Magdalena Geiser on 5 Apr 1711 in Bickensohl.
An Agatha Treffeisen was listed as a sponsor at the baptism of Maria Geisert in December, 1715 in Bickensohl. It is not known if this was this Agatha or another person.
15   vii. Maria Treffeisen was born 19 Sep 1662 in Gallenweiler, Germany and baptized 23 Sep 1662 in Gallenweiler.
16   viii. Anna Maria Treffeisen, born about 1664, died Jan 1717 in Bickensohl, age 53. She married Mathias Roth 21 May 1688 in Bickensohl. It is not known if this Anna Maria was the same as either Anna or Maria or if they were different children.
17   ix. Barbara Treffeisen was born 9 Feb 1667 in Gallenweiler, Germany and baptized 10 Feb 1667 in Gallenweiler.

 

Generation Three
5. Friderich/Fritz Treffeisen (Thomas
Treffeysin2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born probably in Oberweiler and baptized 6 Jun 1644 in Badenweiler. He married Ursula Jetzin/Itzin 28 Feb 1681 in
Badenweiler. She was listed as the widow of Fritz Crads(sp?) No additional children, other than Conrad, have been found (searched 1681 to 1698).
Children of Friderich Treffeisen and Ursula Itzin are:

18   i. Conrad Treffeisen was born probably in Oberweiler and baptized 13 May 1683 in Badenweiler. He married Margreta Noller, daughter of Adam Noller, 17 May 1707 in Badenweiler. No children were located in the Badenweiler records (searched 1707 to 1715).
6. Andreas Treffeisen (Thomas
Treffeysin2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was probably born in Oberweiler and baptized 2 Feb 1650 in Badenweiler. He married, first, Anna Kurtzin, widow of Fritz Barthen, 21 Sep 1681 in Badenweiler. No children were found listed in the Badenweiler records (1681 through 1698). He married, second, Margarethe Hüglin 12 Mar 1715 in Badenweiler, the 60 year old unmarried daughter of Hanß Hüglin. She was baptized 18 Apr 1655 in Badenweiler. Because of her age, it is unlikely that Andreas and Margarethe had any children. Andreas was a Nagler (nailmaker) and resided in Oberweiler.
11. Christoph Treffeysen (Matthias
Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born about 1650 in Germany, perhaps in Gallenweiler, and died 11 May 1708 in Bickensohl due to ‘Kalt Schlagfluß’ (a stroke). He was identified as having been for 16 years Stabhalter (administrator and judge, possibly the equivalent of the mayor) of Biggensohl. He married Barbara Spitler 22 Jan 1683 in Bickensohl, daughter of Bernhardt Spitler and Barbara Eckerlin (each of her children’s baptism records has her surname crossed out and replaced with Füeslinin) of Gallenweiler. She was baptized 29 Dec 1653 in Gallenweiler and also 29 Dec 1653 in Laufen. She may have been the An. Barbara Treffeisen, wife of the Stabhalter, who died 3 Oct 1714 in Bickensohl. On 20 Dec 1684, Christoph Treffeisen was named godfather at the baptism of Jo: Martin, son of Hanß Ulrich Holbiber and Anna in Bickensohl. On 6 Jul 1688, “Barbara, Stophel Trefeÿßens weib” was named godmother of Barbara, daughter of Hanß Dirsteines and wife of Schwitzerland. On 3 Jan 1690, “Barbara, Christoph Treffeisens uxor” was named godmother at the baptism on Johannes, son of Hanß Ulrich Hölbiben. On 30 Jan 1694, “Barbara, Christoph Treffeisens des Stabhalters uxor” was named godmother at the baptism of H. Ulrich, son of H. Ulrich Hülbiber and Anna. On 27 Jan 1695, “Barbara Spittlerin, Christoph Treffeisens uxor” was named godmother at the baptism of the child of Heinrich Drußel and Barbara Stohlin. On 23 Jul 1695, “Hanß Treffeÿsen” was named godfather at the baptism of Anna Maria, daughter of Jacob Tschumi and Barbara Banhardin.
Because Christoph was listed as having been Stabhalter for 16 years prior to his death in 1708, he would have become Stabhalter just after the residents returned to Bickensohl after presumably fleeing due to the effects of the War of the League of Augsberg.
Children of Christoph Treffeisen and Barbara Spitler are:

+ 19   i. Johannes Valentin Treffeisen was born 4 Nov 1683 in Bickensohl. He was probably named after the pastor who baptized him and who was his godfather, Johann Valentin Rielin.
20   ii. Anna Christina Treffeisen was born 26 Dec 1685 in Bickensohl. She married Johannes Lerch 24 Feb 1711 in Bickensohl.
21   iii. Barbara Treffeisen was born about Nov 1689, and died 26 Nov 1692 in Bickensohl. There are very few records entered in the Bickensohl church registers between Oct 1689 and Sep 1692. This was probably due to the effects of the War of the League of Augsburg. Many members of this village may have fled to safer areas to protect themselves from the French troops.
+ 22   iv. Bernhardt Treffeisen was born about 1690 and died 5 Jul 1750. I have placed Bernhardt here due to the possibility he was named after his grandfather. There are very few records entered in the Bickensohl church registers between Oct 1689 and Sep 1692. This was probably due to the effects of the War of the League of Augsburg. Many members of this village may have fled to safer areas to protect themselves from the French troops. The location of Bernhardt’s baptism may be difficult to locate unless we can uncover where members of Bickensohl fled.
23   v. Anna Elisabetha Treffeisen was born 15 Sep 1692 in Bickensohl. She may be the Anna Treffeisen who married Joh: Georg Worin of Bischoffingen 26 Jan 1712 in Bickensohl. She may have been the Elisabetha Treffeisen, the Stabhalters daughter who was a sponsor at the baptism of Elisabetha Linsig 31 Dec 1712 in Bickensohl.
+ 24   vi. Mathias Treffeisen was born 10 Aug 1694 in Bickensohl.
25   vii. Christoph Treffeisen was born 23 May 1696 in Bickensohl, and died 23 Apr 1697 in Bickensohl.
13. Johannes (Hanß) Treffeisen (Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was baptized 9 Apr 1654 in Gallenweiler, Germany and died 21 Aug 1717 in Bickensohl. He married Anna Spitzer. On 30 Nov 1685, Hanß Treffeÿsen was named godfather of Johannes, son of Ulrich Lerch, Hindersaß and Elisabetha in Bickensohl. On 21 Feb 1688, Hanß Treffeÿßen and Anna were named godparents of Mathias, son of Ulrich Lerch and Elisabetha in Bickensohl. On 6 Jul 1688, Hanß Trefeÿßen was named godfather of Barbara, daughter of Hanß Dirsteines and wife of Schwitzerland. On 5 Oct 1689, “Anna, Hanß Treffeisens hausfr.” was named godmother at the baptism of Maria, daughter of Heinrich Dürflin and Maria. On 3 Jan 1690, “Hanß Treffeÿß:” was named godfather at the baptism on Johannes, son of Hanß Ulrich Hölbiben. On 30 Jan 1694, “Hanß Treffeyßen” was named godfather at the baptism of H. Ulrich, son of H. Ulrich Hülbiber and Anna. On 23 Jul 1695, “Barbara, Christoph Treffeÿsens” was named godmother at the baptism of Anna Maria, daughter of Jacob Tschumi and Barbara Banhardin.
Children of Hanß Treffeisen and Anna Spitzer are:

26   i. Anna Barbara Treffeisen was born 16 Oct 1687 in Bickensohl. She married (1) Johannes Klugermann 24 Jan 1708 in Bickensohl. He died 27 Jun 1713 in Bickensohl. Children: Anna Maria Klugermann, bp. 11 Aug 1709, died 23 Aug 1709; Anna Barbara Klugermann, bp. 31 Oct 1710, died 28 Nov 1710; Johannes Klugermann, bp. 13 Jun 1712. Anna Barbara Treffeisen married (2) Peter Drüssel 21 Jan 1716 in Bickensohl. Children: daughter, bp. Mar 1718,  Joh Geo, bp. 28 May 1719.
27   ii. Elisabetha Treffeisen was born perhaps 1689-90 and probably died between Feb 1714 (when her daughter was born) and Nov 1715 (when her husband remarried). She married Fridrich Spitler of Gallenweiler 8 Feb 1712 in Bickensohl. Children: Anna Maria Spitler, b. 14 Feb 1714 in Bickensohl. Fridrich Spitler of Gallenweiler married Anna Maria Spitzer 19 Nov 1715 in Bickensohl. Elizabetha Treffeisen, daughter of Hanß Trefeisen was a sponsor at the baptism of Elisabetha Linsig 31 Dec 1712 in Bickensohl.
28   iii. Anna Sophia Treffeisen was born 8 Apr 1695 in Bickensohl and died in 18 Feb 1696 in Bickensohl.
29   iv. Anna Dorothea Treffeisen was born 8 Apr 1695 in Bickensohl and died 27 Aug 1695 in Bickensohl, age 20 weeks, 4 days.
30   v. Sophia Dorothea Treffeisen was born 13 Feb 1698 in Bickensohl and died 17 Nov 1775 aged 77 years 9 months and 3 days. She married Matthis Lerch 16 Jan 1717 in Bickensohl. He was born 17 Sep 1695 in Bickensohl and died 8 Aug 1747 in Bickensohl. Children (all events in Bickensohl): Anna Maria Lerch, b. 2 Nov 1719; Matthis Lerch, b. 5 Jan 1722, d. 27 Mar 1746; Anna Barbara Lerch, b. 29 Jan 1724, d. 25 Feb 1781; Johannes Lerch, bapt. 22 Aug 1726, d. 29 Aug 1726, age 8 days (the death record has ‘Jul’ instead of Aug, but it appears this was added later, and is off by one month); Elisabetha Lerch, b. 18 Jul 1727, d. 18 Oct 1745; Catharina Lerch, b. 6 Apr 1730, d. 6 May 1730; Catharina Lerch, b. 25 Aug 1731; Johann Lerch (twin), b. 13 Apr 1735, d. 25 Oct 1741; Anna Sophia Lerch (twin), b. 13 Apr 1735; Hannß Georg Lerch, b. 25 Feb 1738; Salome Lerch, b. 29 Jul 1740, d. 18 Sep 1740.
31   vi. Anna Treffeisen was born about 1702 in Bickensohl and died 23 Dec 1705 in Bickensohl.
32   vii. Anna Treffeisen was born about 21 Jan 1707 in Bickensohl and died 21 Jan 1707 in Bickensohl.
33   viii. unnamed daughter Treffeisen was born about 1708 probably in Bickensohl and died 11 Feb 1708 in Bickensohl.

 

Generation Four
19. Johannes Valentin Treffeisen (Christoph
Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 4 Nov 1683 in Bickensohl and died 2 Apr 1754 in Bickensohl. He married (1) Anna Maria Lentz 1 Feb 1707 in Gallenweiler, Germany. She was born 25 Mar 1686 in Gallenweiler, daughter of Hanß Lentz and Barbara Fünffgeld, and died 27 Mar 1720. Several of the children born to this couple had both Bernhardt Spitler Sr. and Jr. as a baptismal witness. Since Bernhardt Spitler Sr. was Johann Valentin Treffeisen’s maternal grandfather, it appears that he may have met his wife through visits to see his mother’s family in Gallenweiler. He married (2) Anna Maria Klugermann, probably in mid to late 1720 or early 1721. She died 5 Dec 1758 in Bickensohl. Johannes Valentin Treffeisen was a Stabhalter just as his father had been. He was also listed in the records as Valentin and Velten.
Children of Johann Valentin Treffeisen and Anna Maria Lentz are:

34   i. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born perhaps about 1707 and died Jan 1709 in Bickensohl. Did he die due to the extreme winter of 1708/1709? Since his baptism is not found in the Bickensohl records, could he have been baptized in Gallenweiler where his parents were married?
35   ii. Verena Treffeisen was born 2 Jun 1709 in Bickensohl, and was baptized 3 Jun 1709 in Bickensohl.
36   iii. Barbara Treffeisen was born 11 May 1711 in Bickensohl and died 26 Feb 1718 in Bickensohl.
+ 37   iv. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born 1 Sep 1712 in Bickensohl and died 29 Jun 1782 in Bickensohl. There is a cross next to his baptism record, typically indicating that the child died. However, in reviewing the baptism records for those individuals who died in the days before and after Johann Jacob, it is clear that this cross is of the same style as that used by the minister in 1782 and therefore added much later.
38   v. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 17 Mar 1715 in Bickensohl and died 7 Dec 1715 in Bickensohl.
39   vi. unnamed Treffeisen died 21 Aug 1716 in Bickensohl. Because she was mentioned as ‘töchterlein’ and because she was not named, I believe this daughter died at or shortly after birth.
40   vii. Elisabetha Treffeisen was born 2 Nov 1717 in Bickensohl and died 18 Nov 1717 in Bickensohl.
Children of Johann Valentin Treffeisen and Anna Maria Klugermann are:

41   viii. Hanß Michel Treffeisen was born 14 Nov 1721 in Bickensohl and died 24 Jan 1723 in Bickensohl.
+ 42   ix. Johannes Treffeisen was born 6 Feb 1723 in Bickensohl, and died 7 May 1797 in Bickensohl.
22. Bernhardt Treffeisen (Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born probably about 1690 and died 5 Jul 1750 in Bickensohl. He married Magdalena Spitzer probably about 1713. She was born 2 Aug 1690 in Bickensohl and died 4 Apr 1776 in Bickensohl.
Children of Bernhardt Treffeisen and Magdalena Spitzer are:

43   i. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 30 Sep 1715 in Bickensohl and died 30 Sep 1715 in Bickensohl.
44   ii. Anna Barbara Treffeisen was born 26 Apr 1719 in Bickensohl and died 26 Jul 1719 in Bickensohl.
45   iii. Anna Barbara Treffeisen was born 23 Apr 1723 in Bickensohl, and died 11 Apr 1797 in Bickensohl, supposedly aged 78 years, 9 days. It appears that the minister made two mistakes in calculating her age, first, he located the first Anna Barbara, daughter of Bernhard Treffeisen who died young instead of the second Anna Barbara, and he misread the first Anna Barbara’s birthdate as being on the 2nd instead of on the 26th. She married Mathias Bär 25 May 1754 in Bickensohl. Children: Johann Jacob Bär, b. (illegitimate) 1 May 1754, d. 1 Jul 1754 age 12 months; Johann Georg Bär, b. 31 Jul 1755, d. 4 Sep 1757 age 2 years 1 month 4 days; Johann Georg Bär, b. 10 Apr 1758, d. 26 Dec 1769 age 11 years 8 months 15 days; Maria Catharina Bär, b. 27 Aug 1760, d. 8 May 1826; Johannes Bär, b. 3 Oct 1762, d. 23 Dec 1769 age 7 years 2 months 20 days.
46   iv. Hanß Jacob Treffeisen was born 28 Jul 1727 in Bickensohl. He married Barbara Scherberger 5 Dec 1747 in Bickensohl. This may have been the Hannß Jacob Treffeisen who was a sponsor at the baptism of Anna Maria Linsig on 20 Feb 1745 in Bickensohl and again at the baptism of a second Anna Maria Linsig 28 Oct 1746 in Bickensohl. The second time he was listed as a Zimmergeselle (apprentice carpenter). After his marriage to Barbara Scherberger, there is no record of him in the Bickensohl records. It could be that he moved away to raise his family, perhaps to his wife’s village. One clue to where that might be is found in the baptism record of Johann Jacob Bär, the son of Hanß Jacob’s sister Anna Barbara Treffeisen, on 1 May 1754 in Bickenohl. The sponsors at this baptism included “Magdalena Scherinbergerin von Vörstätten”. This is probably Vörstetten, located just east of Bickensohl and just north of Freiburg. Further research in this village may confirm this theory.
47   v. Matthias Treffeisen was born 21 Feb 1732 in Bickensohl and died 25 Mar 1736 in Bickensohl.
24. Mathias Treffeisen (Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 10 Aug 1694 in Bickensohl and died 12 Aug 1761 in Königschaffhausen. He was listed as Burger von Bickensohl alt 67 Jahr und 2 Tag. He married Anna Maria Reitstock 16 Nov 1717 in Bickensohl. She was born 20 May 1695 in Bahlingen, the daughter of Adam Reitstock and Ursula Schmid, and died 10 Nov 1755, possibly in Königschaffhausen. It appears that Mathias moved with his family to Königschaffhausen sometime after his last child was born in Bickensohl in 1742 and when his son Johannes was married in Königschaffhausen in 1745.
Children of Mathias Treffeisen and Anna Maria Reitstock are:

48   i. Johannes Treffeisen was born 27 Apr 1719 in Bickensohl and died probably before Feb 1720, probably in Bickensohl.
+ 49   ii. Johannes Treffeisen was born 20 or 26 Feb 1720 in Bickensohl and died 6 May 1782 in Bickensohl.
+ 50   iii. Andreas Treffeisen was born 21 Dec 1721 in Bickensohl and died 2 Jan 1759.
51   v. Johann Martin Treffeisen (also listed as Hannß Martin) was born 08 Oct 1724 in Bickensohl, and died 21 Aug 1757 in Bickensohl.
+ 52   vi. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 10 Oct 1727 in Bickensohl, and died 26 Sep 1786 in Bickensohl.
53   vii. Matthis Treffeisen was born 3 Feb 1729 in Bickensohl, and died 27 Oct 1729 in Bickensohl.
54   viii. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 31 Aug 1730 in Bickensohl, and died 4 Sep 1734 in Bickensohl.
55   ix. Anna Barbara Treffeisen was born 7 Nov 1733 in Bickensohl. She married Johann Michael Meyer 18 Nov 1766 in Königschaffhausen.
56   x. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born 23 Apr 1738 in Bickensohl, and died 7 May 1738 in Bickensohl.
57   xi. Matthias Treffeisen was born 9 Mar 1742 in Bickensohl, and died 10 Mar 1742 in Bickensohl.

 

Generation Five
37. Johann Jacob Treffeisen (Johannes Valentin Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 17 Aug 1712 in Bickensohl, and died 29 Jun 1782 in Bickensohl. He married Anna Maria Bär, daughter of Hannß Bär, 19 Jan 1745 in Bickensohl. She was born 17 Oct 1718 in Bickensohl, and died 8 Jun 1770 in Bickensohl.
Children of Johann Jacob Treffeisen and Anna Maria Baer are:

58   i. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 9 May 1746 in Bickensohl.
58a   i. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 27 Nov 1748 in Bickensohl, and died 29 Sep 1813 in Bickensohl. She married Joh. Georg Lerch 9 Feb 1768 in Bickensohl. He may have been the Johann Georg Lerch b. 25 Nov 1741 in Bickensohl, d. 21 Feb 1796 in Bickensohl. Children (all events in Bickensohl): Georg Friderich Lerch, b. 17 Dec 1771, d. 22 Apr 1852; Johannes Lerch, b. 28 Feb 1774; Anna Catharina Lerch, b. 13 May 1777, d. 22 Feb 1788; Johann Jacob Lerch, b. 20 Mar 1779, d. 18 Feb 1859; Sophia Elisabetha Lerch, b. 13 Jan 1781, d. 13 Sep 1824; Salome Lerch, b. 9 Mar 1785, d. 19 Dec 1857; Johann Georg Lerch, b. 12 Dec 1786, d. 18 May 1788.
59   ii. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 3 Oct 1751 in Bickensohl, and died 20 Jul 1755 in Bickensohl.
60   iii. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 27 Jun 1756 in Bickensohl, and died 2 Mar 1761 in Bickensohl.
42. Johannes Treffeisen (Johannes Valentin Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born Feb 1723 in
Bickensohl, and died 7 May 1797 in Bickensohl. He married, first, Anna Maria Drüssel 15 Apr 1749 in Bickensohl. He married, second, 13 Feb 1759 in Bickensohl, Anna Catharina Boltschhauser. She was born 16 Sep 1734 in Bickensohl, and died 24 May 1797 in Bickensohl.
Children of Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen and Katharina Boltschhauser are:

+ 61   i. Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen was born 23 Oct 1759 in Bickensohl, and died 16 Sep 1838 in Bickensohl.
62   ii. Anna Katharina Treffeisen was born 27 Feb 1764 in Bickensohl, and died 1 Dec 1766 in Bickensohl.
63   iii. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born 17 Oct 1767 in Bickensohl. He was probably the Joh: Jacob Trefeisen who received first communion in 1782 in Bickensohl. Was he the Jacob Treffeisen who married Rosina Schmidt 22 Jun 1799 in Mundingen, Germany? Was this couple the parents of the Rosine Treffeisen who married 17 Oct 1819 in Mundingen?
49. Johannes Treffeisen (Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 26 Feb 1720 in Bickensohl, and died 6 May 1782 in Königschaffhausen. He married Anna Maria Hiss 19 Jan 1745 in Königschaffhausen. She died 25 Mar 1783 in Königschaffhausen.
Children of Johannes Treffeisen and Anna Maria Hiss are:

64   i. Unnamed Treffeisen was born 27 Jan 1751 in Königschaffhausen, and died 27 Jan 1751 in Königschaffhausen.
+ 65   ii. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born 22 Oct 1753 in Königschaffhausen.
+ 66   iii. Johannes Treffeisen was born 30 Jul 1756 in Königschaffhausen, and died 13 Mar 1817 probably in Königschaffhausen.
+ 67   iv. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 1 Mar 1760 in Königschaffhausen, and died 5 Oct 1793 in Königschaffhausen.
&nbsp 68   v. Andreas Treffeisen was born 9 Feb 1763 and baptized the same day in Königschaffhausen. He died 26 Jan 1765 in Königschaffhausen.
50. Andreas Treffeisen (Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 21 Dec 1721 in Bickensohl, and died 2 Jan 1759 in Königschaffhausen, aged 37 years, 11 days. He married Catharina Hiss 4 Dec 1753 in Königschaffhausen. She died 13 Oct 1794.
Children of Andreas Treffeisen and Catharina Hiss are:

69   i. Jacob Treffeisen was born 12 Aug 1756 in Königschaffhausen, and died 3 Mar 1761 in Königschaffhausen.
52. Johann Georg Treffeisen (Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 10 Oct 1727 in Bickensohl, and died 26 Sep 1786 in Bickensohl. He married Anna Maria Fisher 15 Jan 1754 in Königschaffhausen. She was born 21 Apr 1723 in Bickensohl, and died 21 Nov 1806 in
Bickensohl. She was the daughter of Johann Fischer, Burger und unreadable. Although he was born in Bickensohl, Johann Georg Treffeisen probably moved with his family to Königschaffhausen sometime before 1745. It was there that he married Anna Maria Fisher. After their marriage, they settled in Bickensohl.
Children of Johann Georg Treffeisen and Anna Maria Fisher are:

+ 70   i. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 17 Nov 1754 in Bickensohl, and died 22 Jan 1819 in Bickensohl.
71   ii. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born 24 Nov 1756 in Bickensohl, and died 30 Nov 1756 possibly in Bickensohl.
72   iii. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 27 Sep 1758 in Bickensohl, and died 10 Dec 1832 possibly in Bickensohl. She married Johannes Schmidt 10 Feb 1777 in Bickensohl. He was born 11 Jan 1750 in Bickensohl, and died 08 Mar 1813 in Bickensohl. Children (all events in Bickensohl): Anna Maria Schmidt, b. 9 Apr 1780, m. 26 May 1816 Johann Michael Hobieler; Maria Barbara Schmidt, b. 5 Feb 1785, d. 19 Dec 1832; Johannes, b. 13 Feb 1789, d. 27 Sep 1852, m. 30 Dec 1821 Anna Maria Tschummi; Johann Georg Schmidt, b. 6 Dec 1792, d. 25 Jan 1858, m. 27 Mar 1817 Maria Barbara Rieflin; Salome Schmidt, b. 29 Mar 1797, d. 9 Sep 1849.
+ 73   iv. Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen was  born 13 Mar 1761 in Bickensohl, and died 12 Jun 1834 in Bickensohl.

 

Generation Six
61. Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen (Johannes Treffeisen5, Johannes Valentin Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 23 Oct 1759 in Bickensohl, and died 16 Sep 1838 in Bickensohl. He married Anna Maria Imgraben 1 Mar 1791 in Britzingen, Germany. He was a Schlosser (locksmith).
Children of Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen and Anna Maria Imgraben are:

+ 74   i. Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen was born 23 or 24 Nov 1791 in Bickensohl, and died 11 Sep 1843 (or 26 Jun 1843) in Bickensohl.
+ 75   ii. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 20 Oct 1794 in Bickensohl, and died 8 Dec 1861 in Bickensohl. She married Johann Georg Treffeisen.
76   iii. Jacob Treffeisen was born 6 Oct 1796 in Bickensohl, and died 24 Oct 1796 in Bickensohl.
77   iv. Barbara Treffeisen was born 9 May 1800 in Bickensohl, and died 13 Jun 1800 in Bickensohl.
78   v. Salome Treffeisen was born 28 Aug 1802 probably in Bickensohl and baptized 29 Aug 1802 in Bickensohl.
+ 79   vi. Sophia Elisabetha Treffeisen was born 4 Oct 1804 in Bickensohl. She received first communion in 1818 in Bickensohl.
80   vii. Maria Barbara Treffeisen was born 3 Nov 1808 in Bickensohl. She received first communion in 1822 in Bickensohl.
65. Johann Jacob Treffeisen (Johannes Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias  Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 22 Oct 1753 in Königschaffhausen. He married Catharina Joseph 19 Jan 1779 in Königschaffhausen. She was the daughter of Leonhard Joseph. Johann Jacob was a Leinen Weber (linen weaver).
Children of Johann Jacob Treffeisen and Catharina Joseph are:

81   i. Catharina Treffeisen was born 19 Nov 1779, baptized 21 Nov 1779 in Königschaffhausen and died 27 Nov 1779 in Königschaffhausen.
81a   ii. unnamed son Treffeisen was born 3 Nov 1780 in Königschaffhausen and was born dead.
+ 82   iii. Jacob Treffeisen was born 12 Nov 1782 and baptized 19 Nov 1782 in Königschaffhausen.
83   iv. Johannes Treffeisen was born 12 Jul 1785 and baptized Jul 1785 in Königschaffhausen. He died 3 Oct 1792 in Königschaffhausen.
84   v. Daniel Treffeisen was born 30 Jan 1789 in Königschaffhausen and died 4 Nov 1792 in Königschaffhausen.
66. Johannes Treffeisen (Johannes Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias
Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 30 Jul 1756 in Königschaffhausen, and died 13 Mar 1817 probably in Königschaffhausen. He married, first, Catharina Schwartzwälder 30 Mar 1784 in Königschaffhausen. She died 14 May 1788 in Königschaffhausen, probably as a result of complications from the birth of her daughter Anna Maria, just 6 days earlier. He married, second, Susanna Henninger 17 Nov 1788 in Königschaffhausen. Johannes was a Zimmermeister (Master Carpenter).
Children of Johannes Treffeisen and Catharina Schwartzwälder are:

85   i. Catharina Treffeisen was born 5 Oct 1785 in Königschaffhausen, and died 2 Aug 1863 probably in Königschaffhausen.
86   ii. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 8 May 1788 in Königschaffhausen, and died 28 Apr 1857 probably in Königschaffhausen.
Children of Johannes Treffeisen and Susanna Henninger are:

87   iii. Johannes Treffeisen was born 21 Sep 1789 in Königschaffhausen, and died 13 Jun 1797 probably in Königschaffhausen.
88   iv. Barbara Treffeisen was born 22 Nov 1791 in Königschaffhausen, and died 29 Nov 1791 in Königschaffhausen.
89   v. Jacob Treffeisen was born 27 Dec 1792 in Königschaffhausen, and died 2 Sep 1795 probably in Königschaffhausen.
90   vi. Maria Magdalena Treffeisen was born 9 Aug 1795 in Königschaffhausen, and died 8 Apr 1802 probably in Königschaffhausen.
+ 91   vii. Barbara Treffeisen was born 8 Jun 1798 in Königschaffhausen, and died 12 Mar 1860 probably in Königschaffhausen.
+ 92   viii. Johannes Treffeisen was born 22 Sep 1802 in Königschaffhausen.
67. Johann Georg Treffeisen (Johannes Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 1 Mar 1760 in Königschaffhausen, and died 5 Oct 1793 in Königschaffhausen. He married Anna Maria Schwarzwelder 30 Nov 1784 in Königschaffhausen.
Children of Johann Georg Treffeisen and Anna Maria Schwarzwelder are:

93   i. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 12 May 1786 in Königschaffhausen, and died 1 Mar 1787 in Königschaffhausen.
94   ii. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 19 Apr 1788 in Königschaffhausen, and died 1 Jul 1788 in Königschaffhausen.
95   iii. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 10 Dec 1790 in Königschaffhausen.
95a   iv. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 21 Oct 1793 in Königschaffhausen.
70. Johann Georg Treffeisen (Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 17 Nov 1754 in Bickensohl, and died 22 Jan 1819 in Bickensohl. He married Jacobea April 25 Jan 1780 in Bickensohl, daughter of Matthias April and Elisabetha Fisher. She was born 22 Aug 1759 in Bickensohl and died 29 Mar 1840 in Bickensohl. Johann Georg Treffeisen was a shoemaker.
Children of Johann Georg Treffeisen and Jacobea April are:

96   i. Maria Elisabetha Treffeisen was born 29 Oct 1780 in Bickensohl, and died 2 Nov 1836 in Bickensohl. She married Johann Georg Johner 20 Apr 1813 in Bickensohl.
+ 97   ii. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 10 Nov 1782 in Bickensohl, and died 7 Mar 1852 possibly in Bickensohl.
+ 98   iii. Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen was born 11 Mar 1784 in Bickensohl, and died 19 Feb 1853 in Bickensohl.
+ 99   iv. Jacob Treffeisen was born 13 Jul 1788 in Bickensohl, and died 21 Aug 1849 in Bickensohl.
73. Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen (Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 13 Mar 1761 in Bickensohl, and died 12 Jun 1834 in Bickensohl. He was a Bauer (farmer). He married Anna Maria Jacob 9 May 1786 in Bickensohl. She was born 23 Feb 1754 in Germany, and died 30 Oct 1803 in Bickensohl. He married Maria Magdalena Reber 3 Jan 1804 in Bickensohl. She was born 20 Aug 1776 possibly in Bickensohl and died 19 Jun 1826 possibly in Bickensohl.
Children of Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen and Anna Maria Jacob are:

100   i. Michael Treffeisen was born 1 Dec 1788 possibly in Bickensohl, and died 6 Oct 1797 possibly in Bickensohl.
+ 101   ii. Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen was born 23 Oct 1791 possibly in Bickensohl, and died 26 Jun 1843 possibly in Bickensohl.
+ 102   iii. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 22 Aug 1795 in Bickensohl, and died 8 Dec 1862 possibly in Bickensohl.
103   iv. Anna Katharina Treffeisen was born 14 Mar 1798 in Bickensohl, and died 22 Jan 1868 possibly in Bickensohl. She married Johann Friedrich Baer 3 Feb 1822 possibly in Bickensohl.
Children of Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen and Maria Magdalena Reber are:

104   v. Maria Magdalena Treffeisen was born 1 Oct 1804 in Bickensohl, and died 24 Dec 1868 possibly in Bickensohl. She received first communion in 1818 in Bickensohl. She married Johann Georg Linsig 19 Jun 1825 possibly in Bickensohl.
+ 105   vi. Christian Treffeisen was born 24 Aug 1808 in Bickensohl, and died 2 Jul 1869 possibly in Bickensohl. He received first communion 1823 in Bickensohl.
+ 106   vii. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born 3 Nov 1810 in Bickensohl, and died 21 Oct 1877 possibly in Bickensohl. He received first communion in 1825 in Bickensohl.

 

Generation Seven
74. Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen (Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johannes Treffeisen5, Johannes Valentin Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 24 Nov 1791 in Bickensohl, and died 11 Sep 1843 probably in Bickensohl. He married Maria Magdalena Vogtsberger 22 Feb 1824 in Bickensohl. She was born 21 Jul 1799 in Ihringen and died 8 Jan 1832 probably in Bickensohl. He married Anna Maria Baumgärtner 15 Jul 1832 in Bickensohl. She was born 19 Dec 1805 in Königschaffhausen, and died 2 Aug 1872 in Mundingen. He was a Burger (citizen) and Schlossermeister (master locksmith). One IGI record identifies the Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen who married Anna Maria Baumgärtner as the Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen born 23 Oct 1791 and died 26 Jun 1843. On February 2, 1848, Anna Maria Baumgärtner, widow of Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen, gave birth to an illegitimate daughter named Maria Ursula Baumgärtner. She was baptized February 13, 1848 in Bickensohl. The father was listed as unknown.
Children of Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen and Maria Magdalena Vogtsberger are:

107   i. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 26 Sep 1822 in Ihringen and baptized 29 Sep 1822 in Ihringen. Her baptism entry was copied into the Bickensohl register on 21 Feb 1824. She died 17 Jun 1824 in Bickensohl.
108   ii. Maria Magdalena Treffeisen was born 20 Aug 1824 in Bickensohl. There is a cross next to her baptism, indicating that she died, most likely as an infant.
109   iii. Johann Friedrich Treffeisen was born 15 Sep 1828 in Bickensohl and died 15 Oct 1828 in Bickensohl.
110   iv. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born 3 Aug 1830 in Bickensohl and died 4 Aug 1852 probably in Bickensohl.
111   v. unnamed Treffeisen was born 7 Jan 1832 probably in Bickensohl and died 7 Jan 1832 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen and Anna Maria Baumgärtner are:

112   vi. Maria Ursula Treffeisen was born 25 Apr 1833 in Bickensohl and died 30 Aug 1838 in Bickensohl.
113   vii. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 13 Jan 1835 in Bickensohl. She married Wilhelm Rosskopf in Mundingen, Germany.
114   viii. Anna Barbara Treffeisen was born 21 Nov 1836 in Bickensohl and died 9 Sep 1838 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 115   ix. Andreas Treffeisen was born 11 Jul 1839 in Bickensohl and died 13 Aug 1893 probably in Bickensohl.
116   x. Johann Friedrich Treffeisen was born 12 Dec 1841 in Bickensohl and died 8 Feb 1842 probably in Bickensohl.
75. Anna Maria Treffeisen (Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johannes Treffeisen5, Johannes Valentin Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 20 Oct 1794 in Bickensohl, and died 8 Dec 1861 in Bickensohl. She married Johann Georg Treffeisen 19 May 1822 probably in Bickensohl. For details of this family, see his entry listed below.
79. Sophia Elisabetha Treffeisen (Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johannes Treffeisen5, Johannes Valentin Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 4 Oct 1804 in Bickensohl, and died 20 Apr 1886 probably in Bickensohl. She had two illegitimate children.
Children of Sophia Elisabetha Treffeisen and an unknown man are:

117   i. Anna Maria Treffeisen was illegitimately born 9 Aug 1837 in Bickensohl and died 11 Nov 1865 in Bickensohl. She married Johann Georg Birmalin.  In her baptism record, her father is listed as unbekannt (unknown).
118   ii. Maria Magdalena Treffeisen was illegitimately born 8 Jun 1842 in Bickensohl and died 28 Sep 1904 probably in Bickensohl.
82. Jackob Treffeisen (Johann Jacob Treffeisen6, Johannes Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born about 1783 perhaps in Königschaffhausen. He married Catharina Stempf 23 Feb 1808 Königschaffhausen. Jackob was a Leinen Webermeister (Master Linen Weaver).
Children of Jackob Treffeisen and Catharina Stempf are:

119   i. Johann Jackob Treffeisen was born 26 Oct 1808 in Königschaffhausen and died 29 Nov 1864.
120   ii. Catharina Treffeisen was born 3 Jun 1811 in Königschaffhausen.
121   iii. Sebastian Treffeisen was born 2 Feb 1814 in Königschaffhausen and died 29 Jul 18XX (unable to read in binding of register).
122   iv. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 15 Sep 1816 in Königschaffhausen and died 4 Dec 1874.
123   v. Johann Michael Treffeisen was born 3 Sep 1820 in Königschaffhausen.
124   vi. Barbara Treffeisen was born 16 Dec 1822 in Königschaffhausen.
125   vii. Maria Magdalena Treffeisen was born 16 Apr 1828 in Königschaffhausen and died 14 Nov 1885.
126   viii. Christian Treffeisen was born 27 Aug 1831 in Königschaffhausen. A note added to his baptism record indicates that he went to “Amerika”. He was listed on the 1860 U.S. Census in New York, New York, residing with Francis Porter, wine importer, and family. He was age 28, born in Baden, occupation: Porter. On 23 April 1861 he enlisted at Wilkes Barre, Luzerne Co., PA in Company G of the 8th Pennsylvania Infantry as First Corporal. Also in that group was John Treffeisen, perhaps his brother or cousin. In 1880 “Christian Traffeisen” was listed on the census in Pittston, Luzerne Co., PA, age 49, and was a Carpet Weaver. He was born in Baden and his wife was named Kate Treffeisen. A Katharina Treffeisen left a will in Luzerne Co., PA, date not yet known (Book J, p. 90). On 20 May 1892, Christian Treffeisen filed for a pension for his service in Company G, 8th PA Infantry. In 1898, a will for “Christian Traffeisen” was filed in Pittston City, Luzerne Co., PA. On 17 Aug 1898, “Philippoena Treffeisen”, widow of Christian, filed for a pension. She very well could be the “Philippine Treffeisen”, age 63, who arrived 6 Oct 1906 at Ellis Island, New York, NY on the ship Kaiserin Auguste Victoria which originated in Cuxhaven, Hamburg, Germany. She was U.S. born and was probably returning from an overseas vacation.
91. Barbara Treffeisen (Johannes Treffeisen6, Johannes Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 8 Jun 1798 in Königschaffhausen, and died 12 Mar 1860 probably in Königschaffhausen.
Children of Barbara Treffeisen and an unknown man are:

127   i. Catharina Treffeisen was illegitimately born 27 May 1823 in Königschaffhausen
127a   ii. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was illegitimately born 1 Mar 1837 in Königschaffhausen
92. Johannes Treffeisen (Johannes Treffeisen6, Johannes Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 22 Sep 1802 in Königschaffhausen, and died sometime after 1880 probably in Pennsylvania. He married Anna Eva Grotz, daughter of Andreas Grotz and Anna Eva Joßlin, 25 Apr 1830 in Königschaffhausen. Johannes was listed as a Zimmermeister (master carpenter) while in Germany, and later resided in Luzerne Co., PA.
Children of Johannes Treffeisen and Anna Eva Grotz are:

128   i. Rosina Sybilla Treffeisen was born 9 Mar 1831 in Königschaffhausen, and died 23 Jan 1910. She married John Holzapfel in 1859. He was born about 1826 in “Macklinberg”. This family was enumerated on the 1880 census in Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, p. 230 (under the  surname of Holcopple in the FHL index). Children: Louisa Holcopple, b. ca. 1861 in PA, John Holcopple, b. ca. 1864 in PA, Annie Holcopple, b. ca. 1868 in PA, Mary Holcopple, b. ca. 1870 in PA.
129   ii. Johann Michael Treffeisen was born 5 Jun 1833 in Königschaffhausen.
+ 130   iii. Johannes Treffeisen was born 23 Aug 1835 in Königschaffhausen, and died 17 Dec 1921 in Colorado, probably in Golden.
131   iv. Wilhelm Treffeisen was born 21 Nov 1836 in Königschaffhausen, and died 1 Aug 1838 probably in Königschaffhausen.
132   v. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 6 Mar 1838 in Königschaffhausen, and died 24 Jul 1838 probably in Königschaffhausen.
133   vi. Anna Treffeisen was born 11 Aug 1839 in Königschaffhausen. She married Jakob Meier, born about 1840 in Baden. This family was enumerated on the 1880 census in Exeter, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, p. 222. Jakob’s occupation was listed as “Shlauhtering” indicating that he was a
butcher. Children: Ema Meier, b. ca. 1871 in PA, Mada Meier, b. ca. 1873 in PA, Albert Meier, b. ca. 1875 in PA, Teador Meier, b. ca. 1878 in PA, Lidia Meier, b. ca. 1879 in PA.
134   vii. Anna Katharina Treffeisen was born 14 Mar 1842 in Königschaffhausen.
135   viii. Wilhelm Treffeisen was born 8 Mar 1844 in Königschaffhausen and died 26 Jan 1845.
97. Johann Georg Treffeisen (Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 10 Nov 1782 in Bickensohl and died 7 Mar 1852 probably in Bickensohl. He married Katharina Spitzer 11 Sep 1808 in Bickensohl. She was born 18 Nov 1784 probably in Bickensohl and died 16 Dec 1856 probably in Bickensohl. ‘Georg’ Treffeisen was a Burger (citizen) and Bauer (farmer).
Children of Johann Georg Treffeisen and Katharina Spitzer are:

136   i. unnamed Treffeisen was born 26 Sep 1808 in Bickensohl and died 26 Sep 1808 in Bickensohl.
+ 137   ii. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 22 Nov 1809 in Bickensohl and died 6 Apr 1869 probably in Bickensohl. He received first communion in 1824 in Bickensohl.
138   iii. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born 10 Sep 1812 in Bickensohl and died 18 Sep 1833 probably in Bickensohl. He received first communion in 1827 in Bickensohl.
139   iv. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 21 Mar 1815 in Bickensohl and died 13 Jul 1837 probably in Bickensohl. She received first communion in 1828 in Bickensohl.
+ 140   v. Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen was born 11 Nov 1817 in Bickensohl and died 18 Oct 1886 probably in Bickensohl.
141   vi. Katharina Treffeisen was born 29 Aug 1820 in Bickensohl and died 6 Oct 1820 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 142   vii. Christian Treffeisen was born 5 Aug 1825 in Bickensohl and died 3 Mar 1871 probably in Bickensohl.
98. Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen (Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 11 Mar 1784 in Bickensohl and died 19 Feb 1853 in Bickensohl. He married Maria Salome Clais 18 Dec 1810 in Bickensohl. She was born 9 Apr 1790 in Bickensohl and died 12 Jul 1837 in Bickensohl. Jacob Friedrich was a Burger (citizen) and Taglöhner (day-laborer).
Children of Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen and Maria Salome Clais are:

+ 143   i. Johann Georg Treffeisen was illegitimately born 23 Feb 1809 in Bickensohl and died 16 Oct 1855 probably in Bickensohl. He received first communion in 1823 in Bickensohl.
144   ii. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born 28 Mar 1811 in Bickensohl and died 18 Mar 1812 probably in Bickensohl.
145   iii. Salomea Treffeisen was born 18 Nov 1814 in Bickensohl and died 19 Jan 1881 probably in Bickensohl. She received first communion in 1828 in Bickensohl. She married Johann Jakob Scholler 14 Mar 1840 in Bickensohl. He died 5 Jan 1850 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 146   iv. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 10 Feb 1822 in Bickensohl and died 3 Feb 1857 in Bickensohl.
+ 147   v. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born 21 Jun 1828 probably in Bickensohl and died 15 Jul 1907 probably in Bickensohl.
99. Jacob Treffeisen (Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 13 Jul 1788 in Bickensohl and died 21 Aug 1849 in Bickensohl. He married Katharina Schillinger 26 Dec 1820 in Bickensohl. She was born 4 Jan 1800 in Ihringen, Germany, and died 1 Oct 1866 probably in Bickensohl. He was a Burger (citizen) and Halb Bauer (farmer on a half sized farm).
Children of Jacob Treffeisen and Katharina Schillinger are:

148   i. Catharina Treffeisen was born 9 Jun 1823 in Bickensohl. She married Johann Jakob Hiss 3 Mar 1850 in Königschaffhausen. He was born 21 Dec 1821 in Königschaffhausen, and died in the United States.
+ 149   ii. Jakob Friedrich Treffeisen was born 26 Feb 1825 probably in Bickensohl and died 8 Dec 1900 probably in Bickensohl.
150   iii. Gottlieb Treffeisen was born 4 Oct 1828 in Bickensohl and died 10 Dec 1829 in Bickensohl.
101. Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen (Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph
Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 23 Oct 1791 in Bickensohl and died 26 Jun 1843 probably in Bickensohl. He married Anna Maria Treffeisen 19 May 1822 probably in Bickensohl, daughter of Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen and Anna Maria Imgraben. She was born 20 Nov 1794 probably in Bickensohl and died 8 Dec 1861 in Bickensohl. He was a Burger (citizen) and Taglöhner (day laborer).
Children of Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen and Anna Maria Treffeisen are:

+ 151   i. Johannes Treffeisen was illegitimately born 22 Mar 1822 in Bickensohl.
152   ii. Johannes Georg Treffeisen was born 9 Jun 1823 in Bickensohl and died 8 Dec 1862 probably in Bickensohl.
102. Johan Georg Treffeisen (Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 22 Aug 1795 in Bickensohl and died 8 Dec 1862 probably in Bickensohl. He married Maria Katharina Schmiedlin 16 Feb 1826 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 21 Oct 1806 probably in Bickensohl and died 20 Sep 1869 probably in Bickensohl. He was a Burger (citizen) and Halbbauer (farmer on a half sized farm). He was also listed as a Taglöhner (day laborer).
Children of Johan Georg Treffeisen and Maria Katharina Schmiedlin are:

153   i. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 6 Dec 1826 in Bickensohl and died 1 Jul 1846 probably in Bickensohl.
154   ii. Katharina Treffeisen was born 15 Dec 1828 probably in Bickensohl and died 28 Nov 1829 probably in Bickensohl.
155   iii. Jacob Treffeisen was born 13 Jul 1831 in Bickensohl and died 13 Jul 1831 in Bickensohl.
156   iv. Maria Barbara Treffeisen was born 13 Jul 1831 in Bickensohl and died 16 Jul 1831 in Bickensohl.
157   v. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 13 Jul 1831 in Bickensohl and died 18 Jul 1831 in Bickensohl.
158   vi. Gottlieb Treffeisen was born 21 Jun 1833 in Bickensohl and died 6 Sep 1836 probably in Bickensohl.
159   vii. Salome Treffeisen was born 11 Jul 1837 in Bickensohl and died 5 May 1901 probably in Bickensohl. She married Georg Jakob Johner 22 Jan 1857 probably in Bickensohl. He was born 18 Feb 1828 possibly in Bickensohl and died 13 Feb 1911 possibly in Bickensohl.
160   viii. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born 28 Sep 1844 in Bickensohl and died 15 Aug 1845 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 161   ix. Christian Treffeisen was born 1 Apr 1847 in Bickensohl and died 30 Nov 1907 probably in Bickensohl.
105. Christian Treffeisen (Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 24 Aug 1808 in Bickensohl and died 2 Jul 1869 probably in Bickensohl. He married Anna Maria Clais 19 Feb 1825 in Bickensohl, daughter of Johann Jacob Clais and Anna Maria Hohbieler. She was born 17 Aug 1814 probably in Bickensohl and died 29 May 1878 probably in Bickensohl. Christian Treffeisen was a Burger (citizen) and Landwirth (farmer).
Children of Christian Treffeisen and Anna Maria Clais are:

162   i. Anna Barbara Treffeisen was born 23 Dec 1835 probably in Bickensohl and died 20 Oct 1899 probably in Bickensohl. She married Christian Göhrig 5 Apr 1858 probably in Bickensohl. He was born 29 Mar 1830 possibly in Bickensohl and died 5 Jun 1887 probably in Bickensohl.
163   ii. Salomea Treffeisen was born 19 Jan 1842 probably in Bickensohl and died 11 May 1866 probably in Bickensohl. She married Karl Friedrich Sexauer 16 Apr 1863 probably in Bickensohl. He was born 25 Feb 1829 in Oberschaffhausen, Germany, and died 1 Jul 1865 probably in  Bickensohl.
+ 164   iii. Christian Treffeisen was born 22 Mar 1845 probably in Bickensohl and died 4 Jul 1914 probably in
Bickensohl.
106. Johann Jacob Treffeisen (Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 3 Nov 1810 in Bickensohl and died 21 Oct 1877 probably in Bickensohl. He married Anna Maria Christen 22 Jan 1837 in Bickensohl. She was born 29 Jun 1814 in Königschaffhausen and died 9 Jan 1873 probably in Bickensohl. He was a Schustermeister (master shoemaker).
Children of Johann Jacob Treffeisen and Anna Maria Christin are:

165   i. Wilhelm Treffeisen was born 17 Sep 1837 in Bickensohl.
+ 166   ii. Maria Magdalena Treffeisen was born 3 Nov 1839 in Bickensohl and died 24 Sep 1899 probably in Bickensohl.
167   iii. Anna Barbara Treffeisen was born 28 Mar 1842 in Bickensohl and died 3 Apr 1842 in Bickensohl.
+ 168   iv. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born 11 Jan 1845 in Bickensohl.
169   v. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 29 Sep 1847 in Bickensohl.
+ 170   vi. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 18 Oct 1850 in Bickensohl and died 28 Feb 1914 in Freiburg, Germany. He married Maria Beck in Achkarren, Germany.
+ 171   vii. Christian Treffeisen was born 21 Oct 1853 in Bickensohl and died 16 Feb 1923.
172   viii. Ursula Treffeisen was born 18 Jan 1858 in Bickensohl. She emigrated to America on the ship ‘Oder’ and arrived in New York, New York 23 Mar 1885.

 

Generation Eight
115. Andreas Treffeisen (Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johannes Treffeisen5, Johannes Valentin Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 11 Jul 1839 in Bickensohl, and died 13 Aug 1893 probably in Bickensohl. He married Maria Barbara Schmidt 28 Jan 1875 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 3 Nov 1850 possibly in Bickensohl and died 20 Dec 1930 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Andreas Treffeisen and Maria Barbara Schmidt are:

173   i. Andreas Treffeisen was born 3 May 1876 probably in Bickensohl and died 6 May 1876 probably in Bickensohl.
174   ii. Maria Magdalena Treffeisen was born 9 Oct 1877 probably in Bickensohl and died 2 Dec 1877 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 175   iii. Adolf Treffeisen was born 2 Dec 1879 probably in Bickensohl.
176   iv. Frieda Treffeisen was born 17 Dec 1881 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 177   v. Andreas Treffeisen was born 16 Feb 1891 probably in Bickensohl.
130. John Treffeisen (Johannes Treffeisen7, Johannes Treffeisen6, Johannes Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff
Dreffeisen1) was born 5 Jun 1833 in Germany, perhaps in Königschaffhausen, and died 17 Dec 1921 in Colorado, probably in Golden. John (or Johann) Treffeisen arrived November 13, 1854 in New York aboard the ship Helvetia. He is the earliest known Treffeisen to come to America. He married Theresa (—–), born August 29, 1835 and died March 23, 1911. Both are buried in Golden Colorado. John and Theresa Treffeisen first settled somewhere in Pennsylvania where their children were all born, but about 1879 they moved to Golden, Colorado. He was listed as a farmer when he arrived in America, but was listed as a butcher in 1880. He enlisted as a Lieutenant 1st Class in the Civil War on 23 April 1861, was commissioned in Company G, 8th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania on 23 April 1861 and mustered out of Company G, 8th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania on 29 July 1861 in Harrisburg, PA.
Children of John Treffeisen and Theresa are:

178   i. Rosa F. Treffeisen was born about 1860 in Pennsylvania, and died 1921 in Colorado, probably in Golden. She married Stephen Fuller (1845-1914) and had a daughter Louise Fuller in 1885 and possibly a son William H Fuller (1889-1963). I believe Sarah Rose descends from Rosa.
179   ii. John Treffeisen was born 1861 probably in Pennsylvania, and died 1865 in Pennsylvania or Colorado. Based upon other family records, the family should have been in Pennsylvania in 1865, but his tombstone is in Golden, Colorado. More research is needed.
180   iii. Louisa Treffeisen was born 6 Jun 1862 in Pennsylvania, and died 14 Nov 1933 in Colorado, probably in Golden. She married J. W. Greiner and had a son John T. Greiner (1888 – 7 Oct 1892 in Colorado) and daughter Eva Greiner, b. 1891 in CO. Bertha, born about 1876.
+ 181   iv. Albert J. Treffeisen was born 1878 in Pennsylvania, and died 1968 in Colorado, probably in Golden.
137. Johann Georg Treffeisen (Johann Georg Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 22 Nov 1809 probably in Bickensohl and died 6 Apr 1869 probably in Bickensohl. He married Anna Katharina Schmidt 21 Mar (or Nov) 1839 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 10 Jun 1815 in Bischoffingen and died 16 Oct 1841 probably in Bickensohl.
He married Anna Maria Mattmüller 22 Feb 1846 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 28 Jan 1825 in Ihringen, Baden, Germany.
Children of Johann Georg Treffeisen and Anna Katharina Schmidt are:

182   i. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 29 Dec 1839 in Bickensohl and died 11 Nov 1890 probably in Bickensohl. He married Maria Magdalena Schmidt 4 Feb 1864 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 30 May 1844 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Johann Georg Treffeisen and Anna Maria Mattmüller are:

+ 183   ii. Karl Treffeisen was born 4 Jan 1847 probably in Bickensohl and died 27 Jan 1909 Probably in Bickensohl.
184   iii. Friedrich Treffeisen was born 31 Jan 1850 probably in Bickensohl and died 3 Feb 1850 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 185   iv. Matthäus Treffeisen was born 13 Sep 1851 probably in Bickensohl and died 4 Aug 1899 probably in Bickensohl.
140. Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen (Johann Georg Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 11 Nov 1817 in Bickensohl and died 18 Oct 1886 probably in Bickensohl. He married Maria Ursula Müller 1 Dec 1846 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 8 Feb 1822 probably in Bickensohl and died 13 Jun 1880 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Johann Georg Treffeisen and Maria Ursula Müller are:

186   i. Wilhelm Treffeisen was born 13 Feb 1848 in Bickensohl and died 16 Jul 1848 in Bickensohl.
+ 187   ii. Wilhelm Treffeisen was born 30 Dec 1849 in Bickensohl and died 29 Mar 1933 probably in Bickensohl.
188   iii. Maria Ursula Treffeisen was born 16 Mar 1852 probably in Bickensohl and died 8 Apr 1884 probably in Bickensohl. She married Karl Johner 27 Dec 1875 probably in Bickensohl. He was born 28 Feb 1850 possibly in Bickensohl and died 17 Jun 1892 possibly in Bickensohl.
189   iv. Friedrich Treffeisen was born 9 Jun 1861 probably in Bickensohl and died 11 Dec 1872 probably in Bickensohl.
142. Christian Treffeisen (Johann Georg Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 5 Aug 1825 in Bickensohl and died 3 Mar 1871 probably in Bickensohl. He married Anna Barbara Schmidt 26 Dec 1853 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 26 Jul 1829 probably in Bickensohl and died 12 Apr 1854 probably in Bickensohl. He married Elisabeth Johner 3 Jun 1855 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 3 Sep 1817 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Christian Treffeisen and Anna Barbara Schmidt are:

190   i. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 13 Mar 1854 probably in Bickensohl and died 26 Feb 1945. She married Matthäus Treffeisen 26 Aug 1875 probably in Bickensohl. For their family, see his entry below.
143. Johann Georg Treffeisen (Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was illegitimately born 23 Feb 1809 in Bickensohl and died 16 Oct 1855 probably in Bickensohl. He married Salomea Schmidt 9 Jan 1842 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 1 Nov 1790 in Bahlingen and died 21 Feb 1848 probably in Bickensohl. He married Maria Barbara Bürer 9 Apr 1849 in Bickensohl. She was born 6 Oct 1815 possibly in Bickensohl and died 24 Nov 1887 probably in Bickensohl. Johann Georg was a Taglöhner (day-laborer).
Children of Maria Barbara Bürer and an unknown man or men (later adopted by Johann Georg Treffeisen) are:

+ 191   i. Johannes Reber, later Johannes Treffeisen was born (perhaps illegitimately) 12 Jun 1837 probably in Bickensohl and died after 1900 in the United States. A later record mentions that his and his sisters names were changed to Treffeisen when their mother married Johann Georg Treffeisen. It is unknown if he was actually the biological son of Johann Georg Treffeisen or not.
+ 192   ii. Maria Magdalena Bürer was illegitimately born 30 Sep 1841 probably in Bickensohl and died 24 Jun 1904. A note on her baptism record lists her as Maria Magdalena Treffeisen per an 1849 event.
Children of Johann Georg Treffeisen and Maria Barbara Bürer are:

193   iii. Maria Saloma Treffeisen was born 5 Apr 1851 probably in Bickensohl and died 5 Oct 1854 probably in Bickensohl.
146. Anna Maria Treffeisen (Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 10 Feb 1822 in Bickensohl and died 3 Feb 1857 in Bickensohl. She was buried 5 Feb 1857 in Bickensohl. She had three illegitimate sons, and the names of their father(s) have not been found in any records.
Children of Anna Maria Treffeisen and an unknown man or men are:

+ 194   i. Georg Jacob Treffeisen was illegitimately born 5 Sep 1845 in Bickensohl and died after 1900, probably in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
195   i. Wilhelm Treffeisen was illegitimately born 29 Jan 1851 in Bickensohl and died 3 Nov 1854 in Bickensohl.
+ 196   i. Wilhelm Treffeisen was illegitimately born 15 Oct 1856 in Bickensohl and died 23 Feb 1897 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
147. Johann Jacob Treffeisen (Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 21 Jun 1828 probably in Bickensohl and died 15 Jul 1907 probably in Bickensohl. He married Anna Maria Bär 20 Dec 1857 in Bickensohl. She was born 31 May 1826 in Bickensohl and died 24 Jun 1900 probably in Bickensohl. Johann Jacob was a shoemaker.
Children of Johann Jacob Treffeisen and Anna Maria Bär are:

+ 197   i. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born 11 Jul 1858 probably in Bickensohl and died 25 Feb 1908 in Freiburg.
198   ii. Emma Treffeisen was born 17 Mar 1862 probably in Bickensohl and died in Feb 1932 in Bickensohl. She married Heinrich Göhrig 20 Nov 1884 probably in Bickensohl. He was born 22 Oct 1858 possibly in Bickensohl and died 20 Sep 1922 possibly in Bickensohl.
149. Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen (Jacob Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 26 Feb 1825 probably in Bickensohl and died 8 Dec 1900 probably in Bickensohl. He married Anna Katharina Rieflin 21 Sep 1851 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 21 Dec 1825 probably in Bickensohl and died 21 May 1879 probably in Bickensohl. Jacob Friedrich was a Burger (citizen) and Bauer (farmer).
Children of Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen and Anna Katharina Rieflin are:

199   i. August Friedrich Treffeisen was born 17 Mar 1852 probably in Bickensohl and died in 1873.
200   ii. Karoline Treffeisen was born 1 Jun 1854 probably in Bickensohl and died 10 Mar 1882 probably in Bickensohl. She married Johann Reber 3 Jan 1878 probably in Bickensohl. He was born 13 Apr 1854 possibly in Bickensohl and died in the United States.
201   iii. Wilhelm Treffeisen was born 4 Aug 1856 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 202   iv. Christian Treffeisen was born 5 Jan 1859 probably in Bickensohl and died in the United States.
203   v. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 26 Sep 1861 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 204   vi. Johann Jakob Treffeisen was born 16 Aug 1864 probably in Bickensohl and died 7 Jan 1925 probably in Bickensohl.
151. Johannes Treffeisen (Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 22 Mar 1822 in Bickensohl. He married Anna Maria Schmidt 14 Sep 1845 in Bickensohl. She was born 23 Jul 1824 probably in Bickensohl and died 11 Oct 1881 probably in Bickensohl. Johannes was a farmer.
Children of Johannes Treffeisen and Anna Maria Schmidt are:

+ 205   i. Johannes Treffeisen was born 16 Nov 1845 in Bickensohl and died 23 Feb 1878 probably in Bickensohl.
206   ii. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 31 Jan 1847 in Bickensohl and died 21 Jun 1883 probably in Bickensohl. She married August Hechinger 16 Aug 1877 probably in Bickensohl.
207   iii. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 25 Apr 1849 in Bickensohl and died 2 Sep 1849 in Bickensohl.
208   iv. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 2 Oct 1850 in Bickensohl and died 2 Oct 1850 in Bickensohl.
209   v. Maria Barbara Treffeisen was born 29 Oct 1851 in Bickensohl and died in Mengen, Germany.
+ 210   vi. Georg Friedrich Treffeisen was born 2 Nov 1854 probably in Bickensohl and died 21 Mar 1900 probably in Bickensohl.
211   vii. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 18 Apr 1857 probably in Bickensohl.
212   viii. Gustav Treffeisen was born 14 Oct 1859 probably in Bickensohl and died 29 Dec 1888 in Mengen, Germany.
213   ix. Ludwig Treffeisen was born 14 Aug 1862 probably in Bickensohl. Was he the Ludwig Treffeisen who married Lina Garni 16 Apr 1895 in  Brombach, Germany?
214   x. Heinrich Treffeisen was born 27 Feb 1865 probably in Bickensohl and died 16 Apr 1866 probably inBickensohl.
215   xi. Christoph Treffeisen was born 11 Sep 1867 probably in Bickensohl and died 2 Feb 1871 probably in Bickensohl.
161. Christian Treffeisen (Johann Georg Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 1 Apr 1847 in Bickensohl and died 30 Nov 1907 probably in Bickensohl. He married Anna Barbara Baer 14 Dec 1871 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 8 Aug 1840 probably in Bickensohl and died 22 Apr 1901 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Christian Treffeisen and Anna Barbara Baer are:

216   i. Christian Treffeisen was born 7 Sep 1867 probably in Bickensohl and died in Pratteln, Germany.
217   ii. Georg Friedrich Treffeisen was born 15 Sep 1870 probably in Bickensohl and died 15 Jul 1919 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 218   iii. Heinrich Treffeisen was born 4 Jul 1873 probably in Bickensohl and died 18 Jan 1931 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 219   iv. Emil Treffeisen was born 25 Dec 1875 probably in Bickensohl.
220   v. Adalbert Treffeisen was born 28 Sep 1877 probably in Bickensohl and died 14 Dec 1877 probably in Bickensohl.
221   vi. Maria Salomea Treffeisen was born 29 Jan 1879 probably in Bickensohl. She married Karl Friedrich Möcklin 14 Apr 1904 probably in Bickensohl. He was born 21 Dec 1879 probably in Bickensohl.
222   vii. Karl Otto Treffeisen was born 28 Feb 1882 probably in Bickensohl. He married Frieda Treffeisen 20 Feb 1926 in Freiburg, daughter of Matthäus Treffeisen and Anna Maria Treffeisen. She was born 25 Sep 1880 probably in Bickensohl.
164. Christian Treffeisen (Christian Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 22 Mar 1845 probably in Bickensohl and died 4 Jul 1914 probably in Bickensohl. He married Anna Maria Schmiedlin 10 Nov 1870 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 24 Aug 1849 probably in Bickensohl and died 6 Oct 1901 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Christian Treffeisen and Anna Maria Schmiedlin are:

223   i. Karoline Treffeisen was born 1 Apr 1871 probably in Bickensohl and died 7 Apr 1871 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 224   ii. Karl Christian Treffeisen was born 27 Apr 1872 probably in Bickensohl and died 19 Oct 1943 probably in Bickensohl.
225   iii. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 6 Jul 1873 probably in Bickensohl. She married Karl Friedrich Hauser 26 Mar 1895 probably in Bickensohl. He was born 30 Dec 1870 probably in Bickensohl.
226   iv. Maria Magdalena Treffeisen was born 4 Jul 1875 probably in Bickensohl.
227   v. Wilhelm Leopold Ernst Treffeisen was born 22 Mar 1877 probably in Bickensohl and died 24 Sep 1897 in Neubreisach, Germany.
228   vi. Alfred Treffeisen was born 31 Jul 1879 probably in Bickensohl and died 16 Sep 1879 probably in Bickensohl.
229   vii. Alfred Treffeisen was born 28 Aug 1880 probably in Bickensohl and died 29 Nov 1917 near Verdun, France. His death is listed on the military monument in front of the Bickensohl Church.
230   viii. Wilhelmine Treffeisen was born 6 Mar 1883 probably in Bickensohl and died 28 Nov 1921 probably in Bickensohl. She married Heinrich Treffeisen 23 Mar 1905 probably in Bickensohl. See their family listed under his name, below.
231   ix. Reinhard Treffeisen was born 25 Feb 1885 probably in Bickensohl and died 7 Mar 1885 probably in Bickensohl.
232   x. Franz Heinrich Treffeisen was born 2 Mar 1886 probably in Bickensohl.
233   xi. Emilie Treffeisen was born 15 Nov 1889 probably in Bickensohl. She married Friedrich Bühler 13 Dec 1917 probably in Bickensohl. He was born 18 Jul 1887 probably in Bickensohl.
234   xii. Hermann Treffeisen was born 19 Dec 1893 probably in Bickensohl and died 23 Oct 1917. His death is listed on the military monument in front of the Bickensohl Church.
166. Maria Magdalena Treffeisen (Johann Jacob Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 3 Nov 1839 in Bickensohl and died 24 Sep 1899 probably in Bickensohl. She married Georg Friedrich Engel 5 Mar 1878 probably in Bickensohl. He was born 31 Jul 1837 probably in Bickensohl and died 12 Jul 1912 in Liebenzell, Germany.
Children of Maria Magdalena Treffeisen and an unknown man are:

235   i. Maria Magdalena Treffeisen was illegitimately born 17 Jul 1864 in Bickensohl.
168.
Johann Jacob Treffeisen (Johann Jacob Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5,  Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 11 Jan 1845 in Bickensohl. He married Pauline Reinbolz. She was born about 1845. ‘Jacob’ Treffeisen emigrated to America about 1872 and settled in Brooklyn, New York where he was a laborer.
Children of Johann Jacob Treffeisen and Pauline Reinbolz are:

+ 236   i. Albert Martin Treffeisen was born 16 Oct 1873 in Brooklyn, New York and died 15 Dec 1965, of Brooklyn, and later Nassau Co., NY.
170. Johann Georg Treffeisen (Johann Jacob Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 18 Oct 1850 in Bickensohl and died 28 Feb 1914 in Freiburg, Germany. He married Maria Beck in Achkarren, Germany. There are still Treffeisens living in Achkarren. Could they be descendants of this couple?
Children of Johann Georg Treffeisen and Maria Beck are:

237   i. Christian Treffeisen was born 3 Jun 1877 in Achkarren.
238   ii. Georg Treffeisen was born 21 Jul 1878 in Achkarren and died 2 Jun 1945.
239   iii. Wilhelm Treffeisen was born 14 Feb 1895 in Achkarren and died 6 Feb 1918.
171. Christian Treffeisen (Johann Jacob Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 21 Oct 1853 in Bickensohl and died 16 Feb 1923. He married Maria Magdalena Treffeisen 29 Dec 1881 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 8 Aug 1859 probably in Bickensohl and died 9 Mar 1888 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Christian Treffeisen and Maria Magdalena Treffeisen are:

240   i. Albert Treffeisen was born 24 Apr 1882 probably in Bickensohl.
241   ii. Maria Magdalena Treffeisen was born 26 Oct 1885 probably in Bickensohl.

 

Generation Nine
175. Adolf Treffeisen (Andreas Treffeisen8, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johannes Treffeisen5, Johannes Valentin Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 2 Dec 1879 probably in Bickensohl. He married Emilie Lerch. She was born 12 Feb 1879 probably in Bickensohl and died Dec 1967 in New York, her last residence being listed as Flushing, Queens, NY. They arrived 20 Oct 1910 on the ship ‘President Grant’ at Ellis Island, New York which had departed from Cuxhaven, Hamburg, Germany. He was listed as a shoemaker. They settled in Queens Borough Hill, Flushing, Queens, New York. He died in 1945.
Children of Adolf Treffeisen and Emilie Lerch are:

242   i. Frieda Gertrude Treffeisen was born circa 1903 in Germany.
242a   ii. Walter Adolph Treffeisen was born June 23, 1911, probably in New York.
177. Andreas Treffeisen
(Andreas Treffeisen8, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johannes Treffeisen5, Johannes Valentin Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 16 Feb 1891 probably in Bickensohl. He married Maria Magdalena Bär 24 Feb 1921 possibly in Bickensohl.
Children of Andreas Treffeisen and Maria Magdalena Bär are:

243   i. Oskar Karl Treffeisen was born 21 Feb 1923 probably in Bickensohl. He died in 1990, probably in Bickensohl. He is buried in the Bickensohl Cemetery.
244   ii. Erika Frieda Treffeisen was born 5 Jan 1926 in Freiburg.
245   iii. Irmgard Else Treffeisen was born 6 Jul 1929 in Freiburg.
246   iv. Brunhilde Magdalena Treffeisen was born 27 Aug 1935 in Freiburg.
247   v. Lucia Maria Treffeisen was born 6 Oct 1940 in Freiburg.
181. Albert J. Treffeisen (John Treffeisen8, Johannes Treffeisen7, Johannes Treffeisen6, Johannes Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias
Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born in 1878 in Pennsylvania and died 1968 in Colorado, probably in Golden. He married Helena E. (—–). She was born circa 1882 and died circa 1974
Children of Albert J. Treffeisen and Helena are:

+ 248   i. Fred J. Treffeisen was born 28 Apr 1902 and died Nov 1981 in Colorado. I am only theorizing that Albert and Helena were Fred’s parents, and more research is needed to confirm or deny this. Fred married Lucile W. (1905-2001) and had a daughter Greta Lou (1929-).
183. Karl Treffeisen (Johann Georg Treffeisen8, Johann Georg Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 4 Jan 1847 probably in Bickensohl and died 27 Jan 1909 probably in Bickensohl. He
married Maria Ursula Johner 31 May 1883 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 15 Apr 1862 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Karl Treffeisen and Maria Ursula Johner are:

249   i. Luise Treffeisen was born 16 Sep 1883 probably in Bickensohl. She married Albert Koch 9 Dec 1909 probably in Bickensohl.
250   ii. Ernestine Treffeisen was born 6 Nov 1884 probably in Bickensohl. She married in Harburg-Wilhelmsburg.
251   iii. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 6 Feb 1887 probably in Bickensohl and died 11 Jan 1962 probably in Bickensohl.
252   iv. Mathilde Treffeisen was born 21 Jun 1888 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 253   v. Johann Georg Treffeisen was born 28 Jun 1891 probably in Bickensohl and died 24 Dec 1965 probably in Bickensohl. He married Karoline Hauser 14 Aug 1920 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 1896. They are buried in the Bickensohl Cemetery. Their stone gives the following information: Johann Georg Treffeisen, b. 28 Jun 1891, d. 24 Dec 1965, m. Karolina Hauser, b. 26 Feb 1896, d. 6 Jan 196?
254   vi. Karl Friedrich Treffeisen was born 6 Apr 1893 probably in Bickensohl. He married in Königschaffhausen.
255   vii. Oskar Treffeisen was born 28 Feb 1895 probably in Bickensohl. He married in Breisach.
256   viii. Eduard Treffeisen was born 9 Oct 1896 probably in Bickensohl. He married in Radolfzell, Baden, Germany.
257   ix. Rudolf Treffeisen was born 3 Mar 1898 probably in Bickensohl. He married in Achfarren.
258   x. Ernst Wilhelm Treffeisen was born 1 Feb 1901 probably in Bickensohl.
185. Matthäus Treffeisen (Johann Georg Treffeisen8, Johann Georg Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg
Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 13 Sep 1851 probably in Bickensohl and died 4 Aug 1899 probably in Bickensohl. He married Anna Maria Treffeisen 26 Aug 1875 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 13 Mar 1854 probably in Bickensohl and died 26 Feb 1945. She was the daughter of Christian Treffeisen and Anna Barbara Schmidt. See above for her birth family.
Children of Matthäus Treffeisen and Anna Maria Treffeisen are:

259   i. Karl Ernst Treffeisen was born 29 Jan 1876 probably in Bickensohl and died 26 Jul 1924 probably in Bickensohl.
260   ii. Maria Magdalena Treffeisen was born 1 Jun 1877 probably in Bickensohl. She married William Ortholf 15 Jan 1899 probably in Bickensohl. He was born circa 1861.
261   iii. Luise Treffeisen was born 28 Apr 1879 probably in Bickensohl and died 2 Dec 1920 proably in Bickensohl. She married Karl Schillinger 15 Feb 1912 probably in Bickensohl. He was born circa 1881.
262   iv. Frieda Treffeisen was born 25 Sep 1880 probably in Bickensohl. She married Karl Otto Treffeisen 20 Feb 1926 in Freiburg. He was born 28 Feb 1882 probably in Bickensohl, the son of Christian Treffeisen and Anna Barbara Bär. For her children, see his family below.
187. Wilhelm Treffeisen (Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen8, Johann Georg Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 30 Dec 1849 in Bickensohl and died 29 Mar 1933 probably in Bickensohl. He
married, first, Karolina Clais 2 May 1876, probably in Bickensohl. She was born 15 Oct 1853 probably in Bickensohl and died 10 Feb 1887 in Freiburg. He married, second, Anna Maria Hohbieler 21 May 1889. She was born 18 Dec 1865 probably in Bickensohl and died 12 May 1934 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Wilhelm Treffeisen and Karolina Clais are:

263   i. Eduard Treffeisen was born 9 Oct 1877 probably in Bickensohl and died 3 Apr 1882 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 264   ii. Johann Jakob Treffeisen was born 24 Jun 1881 probably in Bickensohl and died in 1938 probably in Bickensohl.

Children of Wilhelm Treffeisen and Anna Maria Hohbieler are:

265   iii. Sophie Treffeisen was born 10 Dec 1890 probably in Bickensohl and died 7 Jul 1891 probably in Bickensohl.
266   iv. Elsa Treffeisen was born 4 Jun 1892 probably in Bickensohl and died 26 Jun 1917 probably in Bickensohl. She married Johann Friedrich Koch 26 Jun 1917 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 267   v. Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Treffeisen was born 27 Feb 1897 probably in Bickensohl and died 9 Jan 1981 probably in Bickensohl.
268   vi. Marie Elise Treffeisen was born 29 Mar 1899 probably in Bickensohl and died 23 Mar 1922 probably in Bickensohl. She married August Bühler 23 Mar 1922 probably in Bickensohl. He was born 11 Aug 1897 probably in Bickensohl and died 25 Jul 1925 probably in Cranford, Germany.
191. Johannes Reber Treffeisen (?Johann Georg Treffeisen8, Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was illegitimately born 12 Jun 1837 probably in Bickensohl and died after 1900 in the United States. A later record mentions that his (and his sister Maria Magdalena’s) name was changed to Treffeisen when his mother married Johann Georg Treffeisen. It is unknown if he was actually the biological son of Johann Georg Treffeisen or not, but the fact that he was given the surname Reber when his mother was unmarried tends to support that he was the son of an unidentified man with the surname of Reber. He married, first, Anna Maria Wehrer 27 Feb 1862 probably in Bickensohl. He married, second, Katharina Bär 20 Dec 1868 probably in Bickensohl. Johannes’s wife and son emigrated to Pennsylvania 16 Sep 1881 on the ship Switzerland. It is unknown when Johannes or the other members of the family emigrated.
Children of Anna Maria Wehrer, later acknowledged as children of Johannes Treffeisen are:

269   i. Anna Maria Treffeisen was illegitimately born 3 May 1860 in Bickensohl. She resided in 1936 in the United States.
270   ii. unnamed Treffeisen was illegitimately born 22 Aug 1861 in Bickensohl and died 22 Aug 1861 in Bickensohl.
Children of Johannes Treffeisen and Anna Maria Wehrer are:

271   iii. Johann Jacob Treffeisen was born 11 Oct 1862 in Bickensohl. He resided in 1936 in Freiburg.
+ 272   iv. Christian Treffeisen was born 12 Sep 1865 in Bickensohl. He resided in 1936 in the United States. He married Eva Maria Simon. Children: Florence, m. Mr. Brindel. (Children: Frank Robert Brindel, Dorothy Mildred Brindel, John Francis Brindel, Clyde Wilbur Brindel, Charlotte Marie Brindel); Charlotte, b. 1904 PA; Albert, b. 25 Mar 1906 PA, d. Aug 1972, of Inglewood, CA; Alma, b. 1908 PA; Alice, b. 1910 PA; Herbert, b. 24
Sep 1911 PA, d. 18 Oct 1997.
Children of Johannes Treffeisen and Katharina Bär are:

273   v. Magdalena Treffeisen was born 27 Jun 1869 probably in Bickensohl. She resided in 1936 in the United States.
274   vi. Sebastian Treffeisen was born 21 Jan 1873 probably in Bickensohl. He married Lora (—–) about 1900. In 1900 he resided in Philadelphia and was a boiler maker.
+ 275   vii. William Treffeisen was born 15 Mar 1884 in Pennsylvania. In 1900 he was a carpet cleaner. He married Mabel and had a daughter Dorothy. See 1920 Phil, ED 1171, p. 8
192. Maria Magdalena Bürer (?Johann Georg Treffeisen8, Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was illegitimately born 30 Sep 1841 probably in Bickensohl and died 24 Jun 1904. A note on her baptism record lists her as Maria Magdalena Treffeisen per an 1849 event, probably the marriage of her mother to Johann Georg Treffeisen. It is unknown if she was the biological daughter or the adoptive daughter of Johann Georg Treffeisen however. She married Wilhelm Ortholf 5 Mar 1863 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Maria Magdalena Bürer Treffeisen and an unknown man are:

276   i. Wilhelm Treffeisen was born 17 Oct 1861 in Bickensohl. It is unknown if he was the son of Wilhelm Ortholf or not.
194. Georg Jacob Treffeisen (Anna Maria Treffeisen8, Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was illegitimately born 5 Sep 1845 in Bickensohl and died after 1900, probably in Philadelphia, PA. He married Mary (—–) about 1871 probably in Philadelphia, PA. She was born Apr 1846 in Germany and died after 1900. He was a shoemaker.
Children of Georg Jacob Treffeisen and Mary (—–) are:

277   i. Kate Treffeisen was born Feb 1873 in PA and died after 1900. In 1900, she was listed as a winder in a thread mill. She never married.
278   ii. Annie Treffeisen was born Jul 1878 in PA and died after 1900 in Philadelphia, PA. In 1900, she was listed as a knitter in a hoisery mill. She never married and had no children.
279   iii. William Treffeisen was born Mar 1880 in PA and died after 1900. He married Katherine (—–). In 1900, he was listed as a folder in a cloth mill.
He had no children.
280   iv. Ida Treffeisen was born Apr 1882 in PA and died after 1900. She married Walter Hill. In 1900, she was listed as a mender in a hoisery mill. Children: at least two, names unknown.
+ 281   v. Edward Harry Treffeisen was born Apr 1884 in PA and died after 1900. He resided in Montgomery Co., PA. He married Katie (—–). Children: Anna, b. 1907; Leonard, b. 1912; Edward, b. 1913; Bruce, b. 1915. Ed Treffeisen and Clyde Treffeisen descend from this branch.

196.
Wilhelm Treffeisen (Anna Maria Treffeisen8, Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was illegitimately born 15 Oct 1856 in Bickensohl and died 23 Feb 1897 in Philadelphia, PA. He married Bertha Schreier about 1881 probably in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Ferdinand Schreier and Albertine (—–). She was born 7 Oct 1863 in Philadelphia, PA and died 1 Mar 1945 in Lynwood, CA. She was buried in 1945 in Northwood Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. Wilhelm Treffeisen was the illegitimate son of his unmarried mother who had two other illegitimate sons before him. The exact circumstances surrounding Anna Maria Treffeisen’s life are not known. She died when Wilhelm was just four months old, and he was raised by his uncle, Johann Jacob Treffeisen. When he was 17, he decided to join his elder brother Jacob who had emigrated to Philadelphia before him. He lived with his brother after he arrived in 1873, and sometime about 1881 he married Bertha Schreier. He opened a merchant tailor shop and they raised five children. In 1897, Wilhelm contracted tuberculosis and died, leaving Bertha to raise their children. She married, second, William C. Brown about 1897 or 1898. He died 16 Aug 1906. The family eventually left Philadelphia and moved to Florida and California.
Children of Wilhelm Treffeisen and Bertha Schreier are:

+ 282   i. William Treffeisen was born 18 Jul 1883 in Philadelphia, PA and died 2 Jan 1955 in St. Petersburg, FL. Janet Meuth descends from this branch.
283   ii. Emma Rosalie Treffeisen was born 7 Aug 1885 in Philadelphia, PA and died 24 Nov 1963. She married Heber ‘Mickey’ Thomas. They had no children. In 1914 she was listed as a nurse at the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Norwich, Connecticut. She worked as a nurse at the Olive View Tuberculosis Sanitarium in Sylmar, California, probably since it opened in 1920. Her interest in assisting those with Tuberculosis may have been a result of her father dying from the disease when she was just twelve years old.
284   iii. Amelia Louise Treffeisen was born 13 May 1886 in Philadelphia, PA and died in 1936. She married Frederick Frank Eppler 14 Apr 1912. He was born 9 Aug 1884 and died in 1964. He was a baker and they owned a bakery in Inglewood, California. Children: Amelia ‘Louise’ Eppler, b. 1913; Cecilia A. Eppler, b. 1915, Frederick C. Eppler, b. ca. 1921. The family was enumerated on the 1930 census in District 1028, Inglewood, L.A. County, California, p. 724.
285   iv. Mary ‘Albertina’ Treffeisen was born 11 Feb 1888 in Philadelphia and died 11 Jul 1976. She married Rueben Middleton. Children: Ethel Middleton, b. 1921; Mary Virginia Middleton, b. 1926.
286   v. Bertha Ida Treffeisen was born 26 Jan 1891 in Philadelphia, PA and died 19 Jun 1981 in Huntington Beach, CA. She married, first, Clarence Eugene Massey 4 Sep 1914 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Charles T. Massey and Mary A. Smith. He was born 4 Dec 1887 in Philadelphia, PA. They had children: Alma Irene Massey Doyle; William Treffeisen Massey Doyle, b. 1 Apr 1918 in Philadelphia, d. 13 Nov 1995 in Brookings, OR. Becky and Clarence were divorced 22 Mar 1918 in Philadelphia. Becky moved to California with her two small children and her mother shortly after this. She married, second, Arthur Moss ‘Jake’ Doyle 19 Nov 1922 in Santa Ana, CA. He was born 11 Jul 1883 and died 6 Apr 1955. Although Mr. Doyle never formally adopted them, Alma and Bill both grew up using the Doyle surname. Bill had his name legally changed to Doyle in 1942. Tim Doyle descends from this branch.
197. Johann Jacob Treffeisen (Johann Jacob Treffeisen8, Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 11 Jul 1858 probably in Bickensohl and died 25 Feb 1908 in Freiburg. He married
Salomea Johner 25 Mar 1884 possibly in Bickensohl.
Children of Johann Jacob Treffeisen and Salomea Johner are:

287   i. Frieda Salomea Treffeisen was born 23 Sep 1884 probably in Bickensohl. She married Ludwig Göhrig in 1903 in the United States. He was born 5 Dec 1874 probably in Bickensohl and died 1 Jul 1928 in the United States.
288   i. Robert Jakob Treffeisen was born 23 Sep 1884 probably in Bickensohl. He married in Freiburg.
289   i. Anna Lina Treffeisen was born 1 Nov 1888 probably in Bickensohl. She married in the United States.
+ 290   i. Max Friedrich Treffeisen was born 28 Nov 1893 probably in Bickensohl and died Jan 1963 in the United States, probably in New York. He resided in Brooklyn & Queens, NY, m. Philippina. They had a son Harold F, b. 12 Jun 1920, d. Jul 1981, of Huntington, Suffolk Co., NY. There are some Treffeisens currently in Huntington that may be descendants.
291   i. Johann Jakob Treffeisen was born 13 Nov 1897 probably in Bickensohl and died 4 Mar 1918 in France, where he was killed in battle. His death is listed on the military monument in front of the Bickensohl Church.
292   i. Elise Treffeisen was born 1 Feb 1901 probably in Bickensohl. She married Karl Wiedemann in Bischoffingen.
202. Christian Treffeisen (Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen8, Jacob Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 5 Jan 1859 probably in Bickensohl and died in the United States. He married
Maria Salomea Koch 5 Jul 1883 possibly in Bickensohl. She was born 7 Jul 1858 probably in Bickensohl and died in 1904 in the United States. They immigrated to the United States about 1893 and settled in New Rochelle, New York.
Children of Christian Treffeisen and Maria Salomea Koch are:

+ 293   i. Eduard Treffeisen was born 23 Jan 1884 probably in Bickensohl and died Aug 1983 in MD. He married Anita (—–). Children: Mirium; Richard; Irene.
294   ii. Anna Treffeisen was born 17 Sep 1885 probably in Bickensohl. She resided in 1936 in the United States. She married three times, and all of her husbands died under mysterious conditions. Rumor is that Annie had something to do with it. She was last seen heading for Boston.
295   iii. Lydia Treffeisen was born 26 Jul 1888 probably in Bickensohl. In 1936 she resided in the United States. She married Benjamin Oliver. They had no children.
296   iv. Elsie Treffeisen was born about 1893 probably in Bickensohl. She married Hugo Winkler about 1913. Children: Hugo Winkler, Jr., born about 1915 in Rhode Island. The family was enumerated on the 1930 census on the Fort Sheridan Military Reservation, Deerfield, Lake Co., IL.
+ 297   v. Fredrick Treffeisen was born 27 May 1896 and died 13 Feb 1971. He married Elsie (—–). Children: Fred, b. 1919; Nathaniel, b. 1922; Herbert, b. 1926.
+ 298   vi. Gustaf Treffeisen was born May 1900 and died in 1993. He married Cornecunda ‘Cornelia’ ‘Conny’ Von Toma and they resided in Cook Co., IL. Children: Donal.
204. Johann Jakob Treffeisen (Jacob Friedrich Treffeisen8, Jacob Treffeisen7, Johann Georg Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 16 Aug 1864 probably in Bickensohl and died 7 Jan 1925 probably in Bickensohl. He married Friederike Koch 24 Oct 1889 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 26 Apr 1865 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Johann Jakob Treffeisen and Friederike Koch are:

+ 299   i. Adolf Treffeisen was illegitimately born 3 Nov 1886 probably in Bickensohl and died in 1974 probably in Bickensohl. He and his wife are buried in the Bickensohl Cemetery. Their stone gives the following information: Adolf Treffeisen, b. 1886, d. 1974, m. Lina Koch, b. 1889, d. 1983.
300   ii. Lydia Treffeisen was born 18 Sep 1890 probably in Bickensohl. She married Max Wolf 27 Nov 1915 in Freiburg. Children: Gertrud Wolf, born 1916; Hugo Wolf, born 1919.
301   iii. Anna Treffeisen was born 18 Jul 1893 probably in Bickensohl and died in 1981, probably in Bickensohl. She is buried in the Bickensohl Cemetery. She married Max Müller 6 Jan 1921 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 302   iv. Hugo Treffeisen was born 14 Oct 1895 probably in Bickensohl.
303   v. Albert Treffeisen was born 13 Apr 1898 probably in Bickensohl and died 30 Jun 1934 in Freiburg. He is buried in the Bickensohl Cemetery. He married Adele Hedwig Möcklin 27 May 1922 probably in Bickensohl.
304   vi. Frieda Treffeisen was born 17 Aug 1901 probably in Bickensohl. She married Otter Fesenmeier 23 Nov 1922 probably in Bickensohl.
305   vii. unnamed Treffeisen was born 26 Jan 1903 probably in Bickensohl and died 26 Jan 1903 probably in Bickensohl.
306   viii. Lina Treffeisen was born 6 Jul 1904 probably in Bickensohl. She married Hermann Schmidt in Bischoffingen.
205. Johannes Treffeisen (Johannes Treffeisen8, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 16 Nov 1845 in Bickensohl and died 23 Feb 1878 probably in Bickensohl. He married Anna Barbara Reber 27 Nov 1873 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 13 May 1848 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Johannes Treffeisen and Anna Barbara Reber are:

307   i. Anna Barbara Treffeisen was born 16 Jun 1874 probably in Bickensohl and died 3 Sep 1890 probably in Bickensohl.
308   ii. Emilie Treffeisen was born 5 Apr 1876 probably in Bickensohl. She married Gregor Schramm 22 Nov 1900 probably in Bickensohl.
309   iii. Luise Treffeisen was born 11 Jan 1878 probably in Bickensohl and died 6 Jul 1925 probably in Bickensohl. She married Johann Jakob Schillinger 8 Nov 1898 probably in Bickensohl. He was born 3 Dec 1871 probably in Bickensohl and died 26 Mar 1929 probably in Bickensohl.
210. Georg Friedrich Treffeisen (Johannes Treffeisen8, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 2 Nov 1854 probably in Bickensohl and died 21 Mar 1900 probably in
Bickensohl. He married Salomea Reber 17 Dec 1878 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 10 Dec 1856 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Georg Friedrich Treffeisen and Salomea Reber are:

+ 310   i. Georg Friedrich Treffeisen was born 25 Sep 1875 probably in Bickensohl and died 6 May 1943 probably in Bickensohl. He is buried in the Bickensohl Cemetery with his wife. Their stone gives the following information: Friedrich Treffeisen, b. 25 Sep 1875, d. 6 May 1943, m. Maria (—–), b. 12 Oct 1874, d. 6 Sep 1943.
+ 311   ii. August Treffeisen was born 6 Aug 1881 probably in Bickensohl and died probably in the United States. He resided in Brooklyn & Queens, NY. He m. Katharina (—–) and had a son Otto, b. 1906, of Queens, who m. Wancy (—–) and had a son Arthur, b. 1930. No identified descendants of this branch.
+ 312   iii. Karl Treffeisen was born 7 May 1883 probably in Bickensohl.
313   iv. Karoline Treffeisen was born 7 May 1883 probably in Bickensohl and died 28 May 1883 probably in Bickensohl.
314   v. Lydia Treffeisen was born 2 Nov 1886 probably in Bickensohl and died 20 Mar 1889 probably in Bickensohl.
315   vi. Anna Maria Treffeisen was born 29 Jan 1888 probably in Bickensohl and died 24 Feb 1888 probably in Bickensohl.
316   vii. Lydia Treffeisen was born 22 Apr 1891 probably in Bickensohl and died 9 Jul 1891 probably in Bickensohl.
218. Heinrich Treffeisen (Christian Treffeisen8, Johann Georg Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 4 Jul 1873 probably in Bickensohl and died 18 Jan 1931 probably in Bickensohl.
He married Wilhelmine Treffeisen 23 Mar 1905 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 6 Mar 1883 probably in Bickensohl and died 28 Nov 1921, the daughter of Christian Treffeisen and Anna Maria Schmiedlin (see above).
Children of Heinrich Treffeisen and Wilhelmine Treffeisen are:

317   i. Anna Treffeisen was born 21 Dec 1905 probably in Bickensohl. She married Fritz Grömminger in St. Blasien, Germany.
+ 318   ii. Frieda Treffeisen was born 14 Jan 1908 probably in Bickensohl. She married Karl Ludwig Treffeisen 16 Apr 1931. He was born 21 Jun 1907  probably in Bickensohl, the son of Emil Treffeisen and Ottilie Möcklin. For their family, see his entry below.
319   iii. Emilie Treffeisen was born 29 Mar 1917 probably in Bickensohl.
219. Emil Treffeisen (Christian Treffeisen8, Johann Georg Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph  Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 25 Dec 1875 probably in Bickensohl. He married Ottilie Möcklin 23 Nov 1905 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 18 Jun 1878 probably in Bickensohl.
Children of Emil Treffeisen and Ottilie Möcklin are:

320   i. Martha Treffeisen was born 8 Feb 1906 probably in Bickensohl.
+ 321   ii. Karl Ludwig Treffeisen was born 21 Jun 1907 probably in Bickensohl.
322   iii. Max Emil Treffeisen was born 16 Apr 1916 probably in Bickensohl and died 9 May 1942. His death is listed on the military monument in front of the Bickensohl Church.
323   iv. Hugo Treffeisen was born 13 Sep 1917 probably in Bickensohl and died 23 Sep 1917 probably in Bickensohl.
324   v. Hedwig Treffeisen was 24 May 1919 born probably in Bickensohl and died 27 Aug 1922 probably in Bickensohl.
224. Karl Christian Treffeisen (Christian Treffeisen8, Christian Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 27 Apr 1872 probably in Bickensohl and died 19 Oct 1943 probably in Bickensohl.
He married Magdalena Clais 8 Dec 1896 probably in Bickensohl. She was born 26 Feb 1878 probably in Bickensohl and died 27 Jan 1961 in Bickensohl.
Children of Karl Christian Treffeisen and Magdalena Clais are:

325   i. Wilhelm Treffeisen was illegitimately born 3 Nov 1896 probably in Bickensohl and was killed in battle 13 Oct 1918. His death is listed on the military monument in front of the Bickensohl Church.
326   ii. Anna Treffeisen was born 2 Aug 1902 probably in Bickensohl and died 4 Sep 1902 probably in Bickensohl.
327   iii. Lina Treffeisen was born 3 Dec 1905 probably in Bickensohl and died 25 Jun 1906 probably in Bickensohl.
328   iv. Max Treffeisen was born 28 Jul 1907 probably in Bickensohl and was killed in battle 22 (or 20) Jan 1945. His death is listed on the military monument in front of the Bickensohl Church.
225. Maria Magdalena Kiß, born Treffeisen (Christian Treffeisen8, Christian Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 4 Jul 1875 probably in Bickensohl and died unkown. She married August Wilhelm Kiß 5 Mar 1901.
Children of Maria Magdalena Kiß, born Treffeisen and August Wilhelm Kiß are:

334   i. Anna Kranzer, born Treffeisen was born 15 Oct 1913 probably in Bickensohl and died unknown.
236. Albert Martin Treffeisen (Johann Jacob Treffeisen8, Johann Jacob Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 16 Oct 1873 in Brooklyn, New York and died 15 Dec 1965. He resided in Brooklyn and later in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. He married Anna Federkiel. She died in 1948.
Children of Albert Martin Treffeisen and Anna Federkiel are:

329   i. Christine Treffeisen was born about 1896. She married Frederick Wolf. Children: George Wolf.
330   ii. Pauline Treffeisen was born about 1900 and died in 1953. She married Joseph Russo. He was born about 1895 and was of Hempstead. Children: Josephine Russo, d. as an infant; Rose Russo; Vincent Russo; Anna Russo; June Russo; Albert Russo.
331   iii. Alfred M. Treffeisen was born in 1902.
332   iv. Peter Treffeisen was born in 1906.
333   v. George A. Treffeisen was born about 1923.

 

Generation Ten
334. Anna Kranzer, born Treffeisen (Maria Magdalena Treffeisen9,Christian Treffeisen8, Christian Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6,
Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 15 Oct 1913 probably in Bickensohl and died unkown. She married Mr. Kranzer at an unkown date.
Children of Anna Kranzer, born Treffeisen and Mr. Kranzer are:

335   i. Roland Treffeisen was illegitimately born 3 Sep 1944 in Lörrach. Father unknown.
336   ii. Erika Johanna Treffeisen was born unkown.
337   iii. Marlen Treffeisen was born unkown.

 

Generation Eleven
335. Roland Treffeisen (Anna Kranzer10,Maria Magdalena Treffeisen9,Christian Treffeisen8, Christian Treffeisen7, Johannes Friedrich Treffeisen6, Johann Georg Treffeisen5, Mathias Treffeisen4, Christoph Treffeisen3, Matthias Treffeisen2, Christoff Dreffeisen1) was born 3 Sep 1944 in Lörrach and is still alive. He married Ruth Treffeisen, geb. Brombeis at an unkown date.
Children of Roland Treffeisen and Ruth Treffeisen are:

336   i. Stefan Treffeisen was illegitimately born 31 Aug 1965 in Lörrach. Father known.
337   ii. Tanja Treffeisen was born 29 Jun 1966.
338   iii. André Treffeisen was born 24 Sep 1967.

Unplaced Treffeisen Families

Unknown Treffeisen, b. 3 Sep 1830, d. 24 Nov 1893, of Furtwangen

Johann Michael Treffeisen, m. Beata Duffner, daughter Emma Treffeisen, b. 20 Feb 1861, bp. 24 Feb 1861, Catholic Church, Furtwangen, Baden.

Anna Treffeisen of Bischoffingen, wife of George Königer. She was a witness at the baptism of Johann Klugerman 13 Jun 1712 in Bickensohl. This child was the son of Johann Klugerman and Barbara Treffeisen.

Maria Magdalena Treffeisen, daughter of Catharine Treffeisen, born illegitimately 24 May 1814 in Königschaffhausen and died 2 Nov 1877.

Magdalena Treffeisen, had a daughter Magdalena Treffeisen, born illegitimately 18 Oct 1839 in Königschaffhausen. Sponsors included Katharina Treffeisen and Johann Treffeisen.

Hermann Treffeisen, b. 3 Nov 1920, d. 20 Nov 1989, bur. Bickensohl Cemetery.

Need to see if I can locate the following individuals above. All of these come from photographs of gravestones in the Bickensohl Cemetery.

Wilhelm Treffeisen, b. 25 Feb 1897, d. 9 Jan 1981, m. Mathilde Wörne, b. 23 Feb 1904, d. 14 Mar 1976

Elise Treffeisen, b. 1900, d. 1993

Albert Treffeisen, b. 21 Aug 1909, d. 23 May 1964

Wilhelm E. Treffeisen, b. ? Feb 1901, d. (unreadable), m. Anna Maria (—–), b. 6 Feb 1887, d. 11 Jan 1962

Friedrich Treffeisen, b. 2 Jun 1909, d. 24 Jul ????, m. Rosa Stoll, b. 24 Dec 1907, d. 26 May ????

Elsa Treffeisen, b. 4 Apr 1915 in Freiburg, married Rudolf Bohnert, b. 1913 Oberachern. Elsa had two sisters, Toni and
Rosel. Their parents are unknown.

Notes:

If Matthia Treffeisen was from Gallenweiler, did he leave other Treffeisen family members there when he or his children moved to Bickensohl? Is the Bickensohl Treffeisen family just one offshoot of a larger Treffeisen family? To answer this, I used the list of Treffeisens currently living in Germany as found on the Germany Telephone listing site. I took each of these entries, removed duplicates, and plotted each of them on a map to view their distribution.
Some interesting things appeared. The largest concentration of Treffeisens in any spot is in Bickensohl and the two neighboring villages of Achkarren and Ihringen with a combined total of 10 households. The nearby medium-sized town of Breisbach has an additional 5 households. Nowhere else in Germany can this concentration of Treffeisen households be found. This indicates to me that the main branch, if not the entire surviving family can trace their origins to Bickensohl and the immediate surrounding area. One other large concentration can be found in the closest large city of Freiburg with a total of 8 households. I believe these represent modern Treffeisen families who left the small village for the larger city life. An additional 13 households can be found in the surrounding suburbs, but they are scattered far and wide, indicating that these are other large-city dwellers who have moved to the suburbs. One very interesting thing also showed up. There are two Treffeisen households in the vicinity of Gallenweiler: 1 in Bad Krozingen and 1 in Eschbach. Since there is not a large concentration here, these could just be Treffeisens who moved back down to the Gallenweiler area, perhaps not knowing that their ancestors had originally come from this area. They could also be a very distant and very small branch of the Treffeisen family who never left the Gallenweiler area. More research may be needed to see which is the case.

Range of children’s births by generation

Gen 1 1615?- 1625?
Gen 2 1644 - 1667
Gen 3 1683 - 1707
Gen 4 1707 - 1742
Gen 5 1746 - 1767
Gen 6 1780 - 1810
Gen 7 1808 - 1858
Gen 8 1837 - 1895
Gen 9 1860 - 1940


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