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Author: justmanda
Surnames: Zeigler
Classification: queries
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I am also a descendant of this line through Bernard's son Hans Caspar. At least I
think it is his son. The mystery is, according to all the research, Hans's son is
named Nicholas (married Mariah Speigel). The problem is Hans was born in 1757 and
Nicholas was born in 1765. That would make Hans only 8 years old than his son! I'm
wondering if Nicholas and Hans were actually brothers instead of father and son. I know
the dates of birth are correct since Hans' baptismal record shows his parents names
and his date of birth. I also know Nicholas' birthday is correct because of his will.
Bernard was in his 40's when Hans was born and Anne was 37. If they died when Hans
was a young adult (they would have been in their 60's at that time), would Hans not
become guardian to his younger siblings and head of household? Perhaps that has confused
people into thinking he was the parent. I see the birthdates listed everywhere yet nobody
seems to be curious as to the mere 8 year dif!
ference between father and son.
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