Elsbeth (Lötscher) Herr (bef. 1649)

Born before 14 Oct 1649 in Erlenbach im Simmental, Bern, Switzerland

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Biography

Elsi Löscher, daughter of Hans Löscher, was baptized on 14 October 1649 in Erlenbach im Simmental, a small town in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland, located on the Simme River, between Wimmis and Därstetten. The sponsors were Jacob Räber, Madlena Hirschy, and Maria Proctor. ^[1]

By 6 April 1672, Elsbet was living in Mannhein, in the Palatinate region of what is now Germany, with her husband Hans Herr. A report by a delegation of Dutch Mennonites sent to the area to investigate the plight of the Swiss Mennonites in the Palatinate, included: ^{[2] [3]}

Hans Herr, about 20, and Elsbet Lötscher, his wife, age 22, no children. These people can feed themselves from their linen weaving.

Also in Mannheim were three of Elsbet's sisters: Grietgen (a nickname for Margret), Anna and Salome. Grietgen was married to Hans' brother Christian Herr.

The date and location of Elsbeth's death are unknown at this time.

Research Notes

An earlier version of this profile stated that Elsbeth was born before 6 September 1649, but no source for the date was given.

Sources

1. ↑ Erlenbach (Canton of Bern, Switzerland) Church Register, volume 1, page 237. "K Erlenbach 1: Taufrodel Nr. 1 (1590-1670), Taufrodel für Hintersässen und Uneheliche (1602-1739), Eherodel (1590-1668), Totenrodel (1611-1735), 1590-1739 (Archiveinheit)".
2. ↑ Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Toegangsnummer (Access number): 565.A “Archief van de Doopsgezinde Gemeenten” (Archives of the Mennonite Congregations), Inventarisnummer (Inventory number): 1196: “Specificatie van uitgaven ten behoeve der Zwitserche broeders …” (Specification of Expenses for the Swiss Brothers, Fled to the Palatinate, …) , image 8 of 19.
3. ↑ Lowry, James W., et al., Documents of Brotherly Love: Dutch Mennonite Aid to Swiss Anabaptists, Volume I, 1635-1709. (2007) p. 455.

See also:

• Davis, Richard Warren, Emigrants, Refugees and Prisoners, Volume 1 (1995), Family Genealogies: Lötscher, pages 252-253 FHL film #007956425, image 870 of 1808.