André Gruss and Anne Marie Schmidt's Family

André Gruss, son of André, was born on July 14, 1718 at Fessenheim, France. André died on January 12, 1786 at Ensisheim, France. He was a tile-maker (tegularius) by profession.

André married during April of 1743 in Saint-Martin's Catholic Church at Ensisheim, France to Anne Marie Schmitt, daughter of Johannes Schmitt. The exact date is difficult to determine because of the handwriting in the registration and the condition of the registry itself. However, it may be either the 4th of April or the 14th of April. In the registration of his marriage, André's home town is given as Blodelsheim, France.

Anne Marie Schmitt was born at Baltzenheim, France. Anne Marie died after 1791 as she is mentioned in her daughter's marriage registration as the widow of André.

André and Anne Marie had eight children, all of whom were born at Ensisheim, France.

1. André Gruss was born on November 11, 1745.
2. Dominique Gruss was born on October 8, 1748. He died on December 26, 1805 at Negbourg au Rhin (Neuenburg).
3. François Xavier Gruss was born on April 21, 1751. He was baptized the same day in Saint-Martin's Catholic Church. He died on August 20, 1752 at Ensisheim, France.
4. François Xavier Gruss was born on February 12, 1753. He was baptized the same day in Saint-Martin's Catholic Church.
5. Anne Marie Gruss was born on April 8, 1755.
6. François Antoine Gruss was born on April 2, 1757. He was baptized the same day in Saint-Martin's Catholic Church.
7. Jean Napondanas Gruss was born on January 16, 1762. He was baptized the same day in Saint-Martin's Catholic Church.
8. Marie Anne Gruss for whom there presently are no dates. She is mentioned in the baptismal records of her nephew, Dominique Gruss.

   Marie Anne married at Ensisheim, France in Saint-Martin's Catholic Church on January 17, 1791 to Gregory Rebé, a widower. Marie Anne appears to have had an illegitimate daughter prior to her marriage.

   1. Magdalena Gruss was born on February 21, 1776 at Ensisheim, France and was baptized at Saint-Martin's Catholic Church on February 22, 1776.

Sources

1. The records of St. Martin's Catholic Church in Ensisheim, France as microfilmed by the Mormon Church.

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