Valentine Weigel was born in 1647 in Oberstetten, Württemberg, Germany. He moved to Saalbach, Germany, a small town southeast of Oberstetten and close to Weisenbach, where he lived until his death in 1734.
1647 Valentin Wigel, son of Moses and Elizabeth Weygul, was baptized on February 15 in Oberstetten, Württemberg, Germany. [3] [4] [5]
Valentine was married to Barbara Keidel in 1673 and to Maria Funcher in 1692 and he had children with both. Several of their children died young and the names were used again for children born later. Many of the births, deaths, and marriages of members of Valentine's family were recorded at the church in Wiesenbach. [6] At least one of the children, Martin Weigel, emigrated to America.
1680 Anna Margaretta, daughter of Valentin Wigel of Saalbach, died, at age 5, and was buried on April 20 at the Evangelische Kirche Weisenbach [Blaufelden, Württemberg, Germany]. [8] [9] [10]
1682-94 Son Leonard Weigel died young.
1682 Leonhard, son of Valentin Weigel, bauer zu Saalbach, and Barbara, was baptized on September 18 at the Evangelische Kirche in Wiesenbach, Blaufelden, Württemberg, Germany. [11] [12]
1694 Leonhardt Weigel died on August 17 in Wiesenbach, Württemberg, Germany. [13] [14]
1683 Georg, son of Valentin Weigel, bauer zu Saalbach, and Barbara, was baptized on July 11 at the Evangelische Kirche Wiesenbach [Württemberg, Germany]. A sponsor was named. [15] [16]
1685-96 Daughter Apollonia Weigel died young.
1685 Apollonia Weigel, daughter of Valentin Weigel and Barbara, was baptized on May 22 in Wiesenbach, Württemberg, Germany. [17]
1696 Daughter Apollonia Weigels died at age 11 on March 10 in Wiesenbach, Württemberg (Baden-Württemberg), Deutschland (Germany). [18] [19]
1687 Michael, son of Valentin Wigel, died, at age 0, on July 15 and was buried at the Evangelische Kirche Wiesenbach. [20]
1689 Elisabeth, daughter of Valentin Weigel, zu Saalbach, and Barbara, was baptized on February 12 at Wiesenbach, Wiesenbach, Württemberg, Germany. Catharina Elisabeth of Hansen Heber Shmalzhandler allhier was named. [21]
1689 Barbara, wife of Valentin Wigel, died on October 2 and was buried on October 4, at the Evangelische Kirche Wiesenbach (Württemberg, 74599, Germany). [22]
1690 Anna Catharina, daughter of Valentin Weigel, zu Saalbach, and Barbara Cirhter? (cross symbol in the margin, suggesting that she died), was baptized on September 18 at Wiesenbach, Württemberg, Germany. Cathatina Elisabeth of Hanns Heber allhier was named. [23]
1692 Valentin Weigel, widower, and Maria Funcher, daughter of George Funcher of Weckelweiler, were married on November 22 at Wiesenbach. [24] [25]
1692 … Dom xxvi Trin. Valentin Weigel, Bauer Von Saalbach, Vittwer, und Maria Funckerin, Vrylandl Georg funckers, Baurers Von Weckelweiler nachgelassene Tochter, Vurden nach Dreymahliger Proclamation hier und Zu Lendsidel, Den 22 9bris hier Zu Wiesenbach in der Pfarrkirchen Copulirt cum conciones nuptial ep 2 Sam. 12 v. 13.
1694 Leonhardt Weigel, son of Valentin Weigel, bauer zu Saalbach, died, at age 50 weeks? and 30 days, at Wiesenbach, Württemberg, and was buried on August 17 at Evangelische Kirche Wiesenbach. [26]
1697 Leonhardt, son of Valentin Weigel, Bauer zu Saalbach, and Maria, was born on September 9 (d. 9. 7br) Johan Wilbur Müller zu ?. Recorded at Wiesenbach, Württemberg, Germany. [27]
1700 Johann Michael, son of Valentin and Maria Weigel, was born on September 24 at Wiesenbach, Württemberg, Germany. [28]
1703 Martinus, son of Valentin and Maria Weigel, was born on November 11 at Wiesenbach, Württemberg, Germany. [29] [30] [31] [32]
Martinus, Valentin Weigel einas bauer Zu Saalbach und ? Maria Sohn D 11. 9br. Z. ? Nubrs? ni?frau in Lhunenbretta.
1707 Johann George, son of Valentine and Maria Weÿgels, was born and baptized on May 17, at Wiesenbach, Württemberg, Germany. [33]
1708 Maria, the wife of Valentin Weygel, farmer of Saalbach, was buried on March 11 at Wiesenbach, Württemberg, Germany. [34] [35]
Maria, die Valentin Weÿgels, bauer zu Saalbach, hausfrau ? begraben Im 11 Martii cum conciene
1709 Valentin Weigel widow of Saalbach, and Apollonia, daughter of Melchior Dolmans, were married on February 26, 1709 at Gerabronn, Germany. [36]
Valentin Weigel, baur zu Saalbach ein wittwer, Appolonia deß weyl (weiland=formerly, archaic) Melchior Dolmans geweß. baur zu hilgarthe ehelich ledige tochter sind nach 3maligen pcl. (proclam) cop. ? zu Wisenbach 26 febr.
1716 Leonhardt Weÿgels, son of Valentin and Maria Weÿgels, was buried on February 19, at age 19, at Wiesenbach, Württemberg, Germany. [37]
Leonhardt, Valentin Weÿgels, bauers zu Saalbach und sein ? hausfrau Maria ? sohn ? 19 jahr cum concione ? 19 febrar
1721 Elisabeth Weiglin, daughter of Valentin Weigel, bauer zu Saalbach, and Johann Martin Baÿer were married on January 7, at Rinderfeld (north east of Niederstetten), Württemberg, Germany. [38]
1729 Son Michael Weigel and Catharina Göbel were married on January 24 at Wiesenbach, Württemberg, Germany. [39]
Johann Michael Weigel, des Valentin Weigel, Inwohner (inhabitant?) und bauer zu Saalbach eheleiblich (legitimate, born in wedlock) ir dritter (third?) sohn als neü angehund chur Pfaltz ? Un ? in Meckensheim und Catharina, das Weil Johann Georg Göbel bauer in basuglan Meckensheim eheliche ? tochtor find al heir gelouschal? proclamin un zu ? Meckensheim copuliert (married). Jan 24. [Weisenbach is North of Meckensheim, which is northeast of Saalbach.]
1730 Martin Weigel, des Valentin Weigel baur zu Saalbach ehelich vierter (fourth) sohn, ein zimmer Geselle und Mar … burg? in Stadt-Helmst (perhaps east of Mechesheim) einen ? chur und Anna Dorothea friedlin, weil Nicolai friedel gewessen und versterbenen? Müllers zu Gotheid als in einen ? ehelich und nach ledige tochtor zind alhier auch 3 mal proclama mirt und zu Hadf ? 7 July. [40]
1734 Valentin Weigel, old farmer of Saalbach, weak for 13 years and bedridden for 9 days, was buried, at age 87, on April 6, at Wiesenbach, Württemberg, Germany. [41]
Valentin Weigel, ein alter bauer zu Saalbach, den ? 13 jahrrs hr etwas unkräftig doch nur 9 tag lang bettlagarich ge?ben starb ein 87 jahrs seine alter und ? mit seiners ? begraben,(male) den 6 Apr
1734 Son Michael Weigel was buried on December 20 at age 34 at Neckargemünd, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. [42]
Research Notes:
1668 Maria Juncker, child of Georg Juncker and Barbara Juncker, was baptized on 15 Juni 1668 in Evangelische Kirche Langenburg (OA. Gerabronn), Langenburg u. Lendsiedel, Württemberg, Germany. Perhaps this was Maria Funcher. [43]
1709 Georg Weÿgel (baúer zú Blobach [Blaubach?]) and Catharina Weÿland (widow of George W?) were married on September 24, at Wiesenbach, Württemberg, Germany. Perhaps this was son George. [44]
A biosketch reported [45]:
The name Weigel-Weigl-Weigele goes back to the 12th century, when people adopted family names … At one time the Weigels were one family. It is likely the spelling of the name was not changed until the family separated, and branches of it settled in different parts of the country (of Germany). There are the Bavarian Weigls, Saxon Weigels, and further north, along the Baltic Sea, the name appeared as Weigele. The Bavarian and Saxon Weigels preoccupied themselves mostly with matters of religion and in printing and publishing books … The Bavarian Weigls remained Catholics, but some of the Saxon Weigels became followers of Luther. A certain Saxon by the name of Valentin Weigel, frequently referred to as "Der Grosse (Great) Herder," became a follower of Luther and was an Evangelical pastor for a while. Becoming dissatisfied with Luther's preaching, he started a sect of mystics, which he called the "Weigelaner." Born at Naundorf near Grossenhain in 1533 (father: Michael Weigel), he studied at Leipzig and Wittenburg and from 1567 to his death was a preacher at Zschopan, near Chemnitz. He emphasized the necessity of internal unction (an anointing of Spirit; see 1 John 2:20) and illumination. He taught … that knowledge does not come from without, but from the Spirit operating upon our spirit within. In cosmology, Valentin Weigel stands near Paracelsus … (After his death), his writings were published from 1604 to 1618 in various places, and Weigelanism became widely spread. His opponents represented him (falsely) as a dangerous revolutionary who aimed at the overthrow of all political and social order.
A researcher reported [46]:
Valentin Weigel was born in Ansbach, Germany. Valentin and his wife raised their family in the village of Saalbach, so his wife may have been from this village. Saalbach, located in the German state of Baden-Wuntemberg, lies just a few miles west of Ansbach, which is a city in the southern state of Bavaria. The only child of Valentin that a previous researcher obtained information on was Johann Martin, although the records refer to their children, so they had more than one child. It is not known when Valentin Weigel died; he is probably buried at Saalbach, Germany.
Postal codes for some of the locations mentioned in various sources:
Saalbach, 74572 Blaufelden, Germany
Wiesenbach, 74572 Blaufelden, Germany
Gerabronn, Germany
Blaufelden, 74572, Germany
Niederstetten, 97996, Germany
Oberstetten, 97996 Niederstetten, Germany
Wallhausen, 74599, Germany
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