11 Sep 1860 – 7 Jan 1940, born at Adams County (Indiana), died at Berne (Indiana)
Christopher’s 2nd great-grandfather · ancestor no. 30 · generation 5
Evidence: identity documented · link to parents strong inference
Family
- Parents: Peter R. Sprunger (1825–1898) and Marianna Moser (1829–1894)
- Spouse: Rosina Reusser (1862–1950)
- Family notes: Christian C. Sprunger + Rosina Reusser (m. 1882)
- Children in this vault: Bessie Sprunger (1889–1964)
Life and evidence
Born Adams County; retired farmer; died at home in Berne after strokes. Survived by his widow Rosina, six sons, three daughters (incl. Mrs. A. J. Neuenschwander of Quakertown, Pa.), brother Benjamin and sisters Mrs. Anna Liechty and Mrs. Marianna Stucky — matching the children Find a Grave links to Peter R. Sprunger and Marianna Moser (strong inference).
In their lifetime
- 1869 — 1869 The Fieguths move from Prussia to Am Trakt
- 1874 — 1874 Military service ends the exemptions
- 1940 — 1940 MCC relief in Vichy France
Pedigree
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Sources
- Find a Grave
- Sprunger Genealogy (1973)
- Journal-Gazette, Jan 8, 1940, via Find a Grave 33948934
- Asa Sprunger, Find a Grave 91174830
Narratives and research
- Stories: Double ancestors
- History: 1869 The Fieguths move from Prussia to Am Trakt, 1874 Military service ends the exemptions, 1940 MCC relief in Vichy France, Faith traditions
- Congregations: First Mennonite Church Berne
- Sources: Find a Grave, Sprunger Genealogy (1973)
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.