Peter Sprunger
Habegger, The Swiss of Adams and Wells Counties, "The Sprunger Family"
“Peter Sprunger, born November 20, 1757 at Pieterlen (near Biel), Canton Bern, … and Anna Rothlisberger, born December 20, 1762 in Kirchberg, Canton Bern. He was baptized in the Reformed Church as an infant, but became a Taufer (Anabaptist) about the time he was married. Anna was a Taufer. Peter was chosen by lot to serve as a minister, and then became an Elder. Their children were all born at La Heutte, and later the family lived on the Münsterberg (Montagne de Moutier).” Children who came to America: Elisabeth (b. 10 Mar 1785, m. Peter Habegger 12 Jan 1804), Johann Sprunger (1793–1853) and Abraham Sprunger (1797–1889).
A double ancestor: Christopher descends from him through two sons, Johann and Abraham.
Death year 1840 from the 1973 Sprunger Genealogy as cited in the vault (not yet checked). The family is said to have come to the Jura from Thurgau about 1741 (GAMEO “Sprunger”), yet Peter was born at Pieterlen and baptized Reformed: reconcile with the 1973 book.
Research tasks
- Photograph the 1973 Sprunger Genealogy opening pages to confirm Peter’s parents, death date and the Thurgau origin task/human
- Pieterlen Reformed baptisms, Nov 1757: found 2026-11-01, baptized 20 Nov 1757, son of Conrad Sprunger and Elsbeth Grob[?] (Bern K Pieterlen 2 - Baptisms Marriages Deaths 1683-1758)
Narratives and research
- Stories: Double ancestors
- Research: Handwriting recognition tests (2026-11-01)
- Sources: Bern K Pieterlen 2 - Baptisms Marriages Deaths 1683-1758
Research log
- 2026-11-01: K Pieterlen 2, image 149: baptized 20 Nov 1757 (Wintermonat), ‘Infans Peter, Par: Conrad Sprunger … Elsbeth Grob[?]’; date matches the family birth date exactly. Mother’s surname uncertain
- 2026-10-31: Habegger, Swiss of Adams and Wells (Sprunger family section) read: born 20 Nov 1757 at Pieterlen, wife Anna Röthlisberger; his parents not given
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.