Elizabeth Stauffer Neuenschwander
3 Sep 1855 – 10 Oct 1919, born at Adams County (Indiana)
Christopher’s 2nd great-grandmother · ancestor no. 29 · generation 5
Evidence: identity documented · link to parents documented
Family
- Parents: Christian Stauffer (1802–1892) and Verena Habegger (1822–1894)
- Spouse: Jacob C. Neuenschwander (1848–1921)
- Family notes: Jacob C. Neuenschwander + Elizabeth Stauffer (m. 1872)
- Children in this vault: Andrew J. Neuenschwander (1888–1972)
Life and evidence
(Habegger, Swiss of Adams and Wells, M10.5)
Born 3 Sep 1855, a twin with Anna (who married Christian A. Neuenschwander); married Jacob C. Neuenschwander 26 Dec 1872.
Born Monroe Township, Adams County. Her Indiana death certificate names her parents Christian Stauffer and Fannie Habegger (‘Fanny’ is the Swiss short form of Verena).
In their lifetime
- 1869 — 1869 The Fieguths move from Prussia to Am Trakt
- 1874 — 1874 Military service ends the exemptions
Pedigree
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Sources
Narratives and research
- History: 1869 The Fieguths move from Prussia to Am Trakt, 1874 Military service ends the exemptions, Faith traditions
- Congregations: First Mennonite Church Berne
- Sources: Find a Grave, Habegger - The Swiss of Adams and Wells Counties, Indiana, Snow - History of Adams County Indiana (1907)
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.