What it did that affected the family
Annexed the Jura and Montbéliard, ended Bern’s persecution (1798 Old Bern falls; religious freedom) but imposed conscription, a reason Swiss Mennonites left for America after 1815 (Smith p. 384).
Family members affected
Isaac Ramseyer (c.1747–after 1817), Johannes Ramseyer (1780–1853), Johannes Neuenschwander (1776–1838).
Record compiled 31 October 2026.
About this research
Supporting documentation is linked throughout. This project is an exercise in AI-assisted research and development, and I haven’t manually verified every link or conclusion. All transcriptions and translations of Swiss parish records were made with AI, and their accuracy should be treated accordingly.