1777 Baptisms

The following data is extracted from Church Record of Old Ebenezer Church, Effingham County, Georgia.

George Dresler, Son of George Dresler, born on the 7th of March, 1777, baptized on the 13th of March, 1777. Godfathers Mr. George Ducker, John Lohrman and Henriet Ducker.

Timothy, son of Andrew Gnan and his wife Anna Franciska, was born Dec. 2, 1775, and baptized the following day. Sponsors were Mr. Timothy Lemcke, Salome Lemcke and Dan Weitman.

Abraham, Son of Nicolaus Strohbard and Mary Anne his Wifes, being born on the fift of April, 1777, baptized on the 29th of April, 1777, Godfathers being Abraham Mengersdorff and Mary Mengersdorff his Wife.

Anne, Daughter of John Strohbard and Anne his Wifes, born on the 12th of Febr., 1777, baptized on the 29th of April, 1777, Godfathers being Jacob Strohbard and Judith his Wife and Catharina Ino__ and Gideon Kirk.

John and Catharine, twins of Israel Leimberger and Apelone his wife, were born April 26, 1777, baptized the 27th. Sponsors were Samuel Krauss and Judith his wife; George Ducker and his wife from Goshen.

Martha, Daughter of John Wilson and Susannah his Wifes being born the 29th of April, 1777, baptized on the 27th of May, 1777. Godfather John Wilson and Martha Bishop.

Mary, Daughter of John Stephen and Elisabeth Dresler, being born on the End of April, 1777, baptized on the 9th of May, 1777. Godf. and Mother, Elisabeth Griffin rand William Milorook.

William Francis, Son of James Port and Catharine Flukenfuss, being born on the 14th of Decbr., 1776, baptized on the 24th of Jun., 1777. Godfathers, Mr. William Wylley instead Richard Wylles and the Father James Port.

George Dresler, Son of George Dresler, born on the 7th of March, 1777, baptized on the 13th, 1777. Godfathers, Mr. George Ducker and John Lohrman and Henrietta Ducker.

Sarah, Daughter of John Penrose and Martha, being born the 14th Day of Novbr., 1776, baptized on the 8th of July, Godfather, Godhilf Shmidt, Mary Mag., Christiana Nies.

Magdelene, daughter of John Scherraus and his wife Mary Magdalene, was born, 1777, and baptized the next day. Sponsors were John Michel and Mary his wife.

Salome, daughter of John Christopher Kraemer and his wife Anna Catharine, was born May 14, 1777, and baptized the 15th. Sponsors were Christopher Frederick Triebner and his wife Mrs. Mary Frederica, Mr. John Hangleiter and Mary Magdalene his wife.

Elizabeth, daughter of John Caspar Wertsch and Elizabeth his wife, was born Aug. 15, 1777, and baptized on the 16th. Sponsors : John Caspar Wertsch and wife, Frederica Mary Triebner.

Salome, daughter of Lewis Ernst and his wife Christine, was born Sept. 8, 1777, and baptized Sept. 13th. Sponsors : Samuel Kraus and Judith his wife, John Zipperer and his wife.

Caspar William, Son of Francis Vauchie and his Wifes being born on the 25th Day of Sept. 1777, and baptized on the 19th Ditto. Godfathers being John Caspar Muets and Dorothea Lachner.

Obedience, Daughter of John Jones and Susannah his Wifes, being born on the 13th of Aug., 1773, baptized on the 9th of Oct. 1777. Godfathers both Parents.

William, Son of John Jones and Susannah his Wifes, being born on the fourtheenth of Jun. 1777, baptized on the 9th of Octbr. 1777.

Nancy, Daughter of John Kettle and Polly his Wifes, being born the 13th of Febr. 1777, baptized on the 9th of Oct., 1777. Godfathers both Parents.

Christian, son of John Hangleiter and Mary Magdalene his wife, was born Oct. 10, 1777, and baptized the next day. Sponsors were Mr. Christopher Kraemer and his wife Catharine.

David, Son of Henrich Christoph Burgermeister, born on the 30th Day of Sept. 1777, baptized on the 13th of Oct., 1777. Godfathers, Jacob Mengersdorff and Christiana his Wife.

John, Son of Jacob Mengersdorff and. Christiana Elisabeth his Wifes, being born the l0th of Sept., 1777, baptized the 13th of Oct. 1777. Godfather, Henrich Christoph Bur germeister and Margaretha his Wife.

William, son of Mr. John Frederick Schrimpf and his wife Christiana Elizabeth, born Oct. 24, 1777, and baptized the 20th. Sponsors were Christian Steiner and Gratiosa Schweiger.

Jane Blyth, born the 25th of May, 1775, and James Plyth, born on the 15th of Jun. 1777, children of John Plyth, being christened on the 5th of Novbr. 1777. Godfathers both Parents.

Solomon, son of John George Zittrauer and Mary his wife, was born Nov. 14, 1777, and baptized Nov. 28, 1777.

Elizabeth, daughter of David Steiner and Anna Margaret his wife, was born Dec. 6, 1777, and baptized on the 8th. Sponsors were Samuel Kraus and Judith his wife and Margaret Schweiger.

Henry, Son of Wells and Elisabeth his Wifes, being born on the 14th of Augst. 1774, baptized on the 12th of Novbr. 1777. Godfathers being both Parents.

Samuel, Son of Samuell Wilkons, born on the 4th of March, 1776, baptized on the 12th of Novbr., 1777.

Elizabeth, two years, and David two years and three Months, Children of Nathan Davis and Mary his wife, being bapt. on the 12th Day of Novbr. 1777.

George Henry, four years, and Elisabeth two years and three Months old Children of Martin Shiedman, being baptiz. on the 12th of Novbr. 1777.

Sarah, Daughter of Mr. Cambell and Sarah his Wife, being born on the 30th of Sept. 1773, bapt. on the 12th of Novbr. 1777.

The following Six Children of Mrs. Allen a Widow living at the Blak Swamp having been bapt. on the 12th of Novbr., 1777.
Jonathan, born the 16th of Novbr., 1761.
Sarah, born on the 26th of March, 1764.
William, born on the 2 of July, 1768.
Mary, born on the 24th of Sept., 1770.
Catharine, born on the 20th of Jan., 1773.
Elisabeth.

Elisabeth, Daughter of Louis Margon, being born on the l0th of Jan., 1777.

Matthew, son of Matthew Biddenbach and his wife Anna, was born Dec. 28, 1777, and baptized on the 29th. Sponsors were Christopher Frederick Triebner and his wife Mary, and Mr. Christopher Kraemer and Catharine his wife.

Source: Church Record of Old Ebenezer Church, Effingham County, Georgia

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