Witschi family from Bueren an der Aare
Verfasst: Do 30. Jun 2005, 00:57
I am descended from the family of Jacob Witschi who left Bueren an der Aare in 1834 with his wife and 10 children and came to Pennsylvania. I am specifically decended from his son Frederick Witchey (the way the name became spelled in America). Frederick's daughter, Elizabeth Witchey was my mother's grandmother. Frederick had 7 children who were raised on a farm in Beaver Valley, PA. Basically most of his descendants stayed in or near this beautiful little valley and there are many of us cousins who would like to know more about the Witschi family in Bueren. My grandmother was born in Beaver Valley and spoke Swiss German as her native language. My mother and I live less than 10 miles from the place that Frederick settled. Frederick's son Gottleib (and his grandson Albert) was a watchmaker so I am wondering if Frederick brought that skill with him from Switzerland.
I had the opportunity to visit Bueren an der Aare last October but was unable to connect with any of the Witschi family members who still live there. If there is anyone on this forum who is related to this family please contact me as I would like to share more about my ancestors. Thank you!
I had the opportunity to visit Bueren an der Aare last October but was unable to connect with any of the Witschi family members who still live there. If there is anyone on this forum who is related to this family please contact me as I would like to share more about my ancestors. Thank you!