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An American Family History

Veronica Gramm Küblinger
Rheindürkheim is a borough of Worms. Worms is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, on the Rhine River.
Choosing a Godparent sponsor was not just a formality in 17th century Germany. Each child had one Godparent of the same gender. It established ties between families that were near kinship. The Godparent was expected to provide spiritual support and material support in times of need.

Veronica Gramm Küblinger (Kiblinger) was the daughter of Johannes and Anna Elizabeth Gramm. She was born in Rheindürkheim, Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. She was born about 1729. Her sister was Anna Catherine Gramm Baker.

She married Johann Jacob Küblinger on May 11, 1749 in Rheindürkheim.

Veronica and Jacob's children were Catherine (1753), John, Elizabeth and Mary. Veronica's sister, Catherine and her husband, Philip Baker, were sponsors when she was baptized.

They immigrated to America on the ship St. Andrew and Jacob took the Oath of Allegiance on September 9, 1749. He came with Johann Daniel Küblinger.

They eventually settled in the Shenandoah Valley Where Jacob was a member of Michael Reader's Company in the Revolution

Jacob died in June, 1786 in Cross Keys, Rockingham, Virginia.
Lady Day Before 1752 the year began on March 25th. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year, not the beginning.
     

 

     

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