Barbara Ritter Kurtz
Hertzler 1885, footnote to Fam. 579
Abraham Kurtz “married, Jan. 22d, 1775, to Barbara Ritter, who was born Dec. 22d, 1749, died Oct. 11th, 1823.”
Wife of Abraham Kurtz (1753–1831), mother of Susanna Kurtz (fl. 1800) and eight others. Her parents are not given. A Martin Ritter came on the Phoenix in 1749 with her future father-in-law (Rupp): a possible lead, nothing more.
Research log
- 2026-10-31: Hertzler 1885 (Fam. 579 footnote): born 22 Dec 1749, d. 11 Oct 1823, m. Abraham Kurtz 22 Jan 1775; parents not given. Rupp: a Martin Ritter on the Phoenix 1749 (name only)
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.