1739 – 1787
Christopher’s 6th great-grandfather · ancestor no. 338 · generation 9
Evidence: identity strong inference
Family
- Spouse: Anna Penner (fl. 1744)
- Family notes: Abraham Busenitz + Anna Penner (m. unknown)
- Children in this vault: Anna Busenitz (1744–1797)
Life and evidence
1776 census: Abraham Busenitz, Warnau (Koszelitzke), Heubuden congregation, farmer, ‘1739–1787’, GRANDMA #317726 — the same villages as the later Fieguths. Two other Busenitz households in 1776 (Johann at Marienburg and at Warnau).
- Look up GRANDMA #317726 task/human
Where they lived
- 1776 — Warnau
In their lifetime
- 1750 — 1750 The Brotherhood
- 1757 — 1757 The Hochstetler massacre
- 1764 — 1764 Captives returned after Bouquet’s treaty
- 1776 — 1776 Census of Mennonites in West Prussia
Conflicts
- ‘1739–1787’ from the census comments; too close to daughter Anna’s 1744 birth — may be a different Abraham, or the years mean something else
Sources
Narratives and research
- History: 1750 The Brotherhood, 1757 The Hochstetler massacre, 1764 Captives returned after Bouquet’s treaty, 1776 Census of Mennonites in West Prussia, Faith traditions
- Research: How far back each line goes
- Congregations: Heubuden Mennonite congregation
- Sources: 1776 Census of Mennonites in West Prussia (Penner transcription), GRANDMA database
Open questions
- ‘1739–1787’ from the census comments; too close to daughter Anna’s 1744 birth — may be a different Abraham, or the years mean something else
Research log
- 2026-10-31: Heubuden book: died 3 Feb 1787 aged 48 (b. 9 Jul 1739); his parents not yet searched; GRANDMA #317726 needs a subscription — blocked
- 2026-10-31: Heubuden book (1772-1806) scanned for Busenitz: families at Herrenhagen and Koselitzke (Johann Busenitz x Maria Penner; Heinrich, Anna, Maria, Gertruda Busenitz), but the book starts after his birth; parents not found. Needs Heubuden records before 1772 (GRANDMA / Mennonite Heritage Archives)
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.