Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameMaria Margaretha SCHAEFER
Birth3 Nov 1702, Lampertsloch, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France
Death12 Jan 1775, Bethania, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
FatherJohann Michel SCHAEFER (1679-1705)
MotherMaria Barbara GEIGER (1673-1728)
Spouses
Birth11 Nov 1696, Riquewihr, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France
Death12 Jun 1761, Bethania, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
FatherHans George HAUSER (1657-1720)
MotherSusanna BURCKHART (1666-)
Marriage3 Feb 1722
ChildrenMichael Josephus (1731-1789)
Notes for Maria Margaretha SCHAEFER
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Maria Margaretha Schafer Hauser
Birth 3 Nov 1702
Lampertsloch, Departement du Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France
Death 12 Jan 1775 (aged 72)
Bethania, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Bethania Moravian God's Acre
Bethania, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 36.1799472, Longitude: -80.3357708
Memorial ID
17178637
Parents: Johann Michel "Hanns" Schafer (1679-1705) and Maria Barbara Geiger (1680-1728)
According to her memoir, she was born in Lampertsloch, parish of Hatten, district of Weissenburg in Alsace (France). Lost her father when she was three years old, and the family had much hardship. Her stepfather did not want her, so when she was 12 she served as a children's maid. In 1721 she married Martin Hauser, and in 1726 they left Europe for Pennsylvania. During the voyage she lost her first born child, Johann Martin, who was buried at sea. Moved to North Carolina in 1753. At her death at the age of 72 years, 2 months and 8 days, she left six sons and one daughter, 39 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren without counting those who are already with the Lord.
Maria Margaretha Schafer Hauser
Birth 3 Nov 1702
Lampertsloch, Departement du Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France
Death 12 Jan 1775 (aged 72)
Bethania, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Bethania Moravian God's Acre
Bethania, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 36.1799472, Longitude: -80.3357708
Memorial ID
17178637
Parents: Johann Michel "Hanns" Schafer (1679-1705) and Maria Barbara Geiger (1680-1728)
According to her memoir, she was born in Lampertsloch, parish of Hatten, district of Weissenburg in Alsace (France). Lost her father when she was three years old, and the family had much hardship. Her stepfather did not want her, so when she was 12 she served as a children's maid. In 1721 she married Martin Hauser, and in 1726 they left Europe for Pennsylvania. During the voyage she lost her first born child, Johann Martin, who was buried at sea. Moved to North Carolina in 1753. At her death at the age of 72 years, 2 months and 8 days, she left six sons and one daughter, 39 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren without counting those who are already with the Lord.
Notes for Martin (Spouse 1)
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Martin Burckhardt Hauser
Birth 11 Nov 1696, Riquewihr, Departement du Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France
Death 12 Jun 1761 (aged 64), Bethania, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Bethania Moravian God's Acre
Bethania, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 36.179789, Longitude: -80.3358593
Plot South Section, Plot B, Row 6, Grave 1 (from the front entry gate, row 13, 1st grave on right, #4)
Memorial ID 37402541
1st immigrant to US for this family. Born in Reichenweier in French Riquewihr. Landed in Philadelphia from Lampersloch on Sept 30, 1727 on the ship Molly.
European records of Woerth Lutheran KB lists: Martin Hausser, single apprentice carpenter, son of the late Hans Gerg Hausser, former butcher at Reichenweyer m. 3 Feb 1722 Margaretha, daughter of Hans Nicol Schafer, former citizen at Lampertsloch.
Parents: Johann George Hauser and Susanna Burckhart.
Children: Johann Martin, Johann George, Michael, Martin, Jacob Joseph, Barbara, George Peter, Daniel.
They immigrated in 1727 on the Molly with their infant son, who died on the voyage.
Martin Burckhardt Hauser
Birth 11 Nov 1696, Riquewihr, Departement du Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France
Death 12 Jun 1761 (aged 64), Bethania, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Bethania Moravian God's Acre
Bethania, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 36.179789, Longitude: -80.3358593
Plot South Section, Plot B, Row 6, Grave 1 (from the front entry gate, row 13, 1st grave on right, #4)
Memorial ID 37402541
1st immigrant to US for this family. Born in Reichenweier in French Riquewihr. Landed in Philadelphia from Lampersloch on Sept 30, 1727 on the ship Molly.
European records of Woerth Lutheran KB lists: Martin Hausser, single apprentice carpenter, son of the late Hans Gerg Hausser, former butcher at Reichenweyer m. 3 Feb 1722 Margaretha, daughter of Hans Nicol Schafer, former citizen at Lampertsloch.
Parents: Johann George Hauser and Susanna Burckhart.
Children: Johann Martin, Johann George, Michael, Martin, Jacob Joseph, Barbara, George Peter, Daniel.
They immigrated in 1727 on the Molly with their infant son, who died on the voyage.