27 Mar 1837 – 25 May 1912, born at New Bedford
Christopher’s 3rd great-grandfather · ancestor no. 34 · generation 6
Evidence: identity documented
Family
- Spouse: Martha Gonser (1839–1908)
- Family notes: William C. Hummel + Martha Gonser (m. 1858)
- Children in this vault: Sophronia Elizabeth Hummel (1861–1935)
Life and evidence
Born New Bedford, Coshocton County; died Glenmont, Holmes County. Married Martha Gonser 1858; ten children incl. Sophronia. Buried Walnut Creek Cemetery, Holmes County (Find a Grave). Origins unknown: searched 2026-10-31 in the Internet Archive and on the web without result. New Bedford, Coshocton County, had a German Lutheran church and cemetery, which is the likely religious home of his parents.
In their lifetime
- 1852 — 1852 Swiss Mennonites found Berne, Indiana
- 1869 — 1869 The Fieguths move from Prussia to Am Trakt
- 1874 — 1874 Military service ends the exemptions
Research tasks
- Find William C. Hummel’s parents and origin: 1840 and 1850 censuses of New Bedford (Crawford/Jefferson Twp., Coshocton Co.), New Bedford Lutheran church and cemetery records, 1858 Holmes County marriage record task/ai
Sources
Narratives and research
- Stories: English ancestor recollection (Miller side)
- History: 1852 Swiss Mennonites found Berne, Indiana, 1869 The Fieguths move from Prussia to Am Trakt, 1874 Military service ends the exemptions
- Sources: Find a Grave, MennObits (Gospel Herald and Herald of Truth obituaries)
Research log
- 2026-10-31: Born New Bedford, Coshocton County; died Glenmont, Holmes County. Married Martha Gonser 1858; ten children incl. Sophronia. Buried Walnut Creek Cemetery, Holmes County (Find a Grave). Origins unknown:
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.