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Generation 1

DAVID¹ WERLI I was born about 1575 in Canton Bern, Switzerland ?. He died after 1613 in Wahlern, Bern, Switzerland ?. He married (1) ELISABETH STURLER before 1613 in Switzerland ?. She was born before 1613 in Switzerland ?. She died after 1613 in Wahlern, Canton Bern, Switzerland ?. He married (2) ELISABETH ZWALEN before 1595 in Switzerland ?.

David Werli I and Elisabeth Sturler had the following child:

2.              i. DAVID² WERLI II was born on 03 May 1613 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland. He married (1) BARBARA PORTNER, daughter of Jeremias Portner and Elizabeth Zandt on 09 Jan 1646 in Wahlern, Berne, Switzerland. She was born about 1623 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland. He married ANNA ZANDT.  

Generation 2

DAVID² WERLI II (David¹ I) was born on 03 May 1613 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland. He married (1) BARBARA PORTNER, daughter of Jeremias Portner and Elizabeth Zandt on 09 Jan 1646 in Wahlern, Berne, Switzerland. She was born about 1623 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland. He married ANNA ZANDT.

David Werli II and Barbara Portner had the following children:

i.        ULRICH³ WERLI was born in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland.

ii.      ANNA WERLI was born on 15 Nov 1646 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland.

iii.     ELIZABETH WERLI was born on 12 Dec 1647 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland.

4.              iv. JOHANN WERLI (AKA. JEAN VERLY) was born in 1655 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland. He died on 02 Jan 1721 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He married MARGUERITTE NEUVILLERS. She was born in 1663 in Bellefosse, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. She died on 18 Mar 1708 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He married (2) ELISABETH HASCHELMAN on 24 Jul 1708 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France.

v.      DAVID WERLI III was born on 11 Aug 1650 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland.

vi.     BERBE WERLI was born on 26 Sep 1652 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland.

vii.    BERBE WERLI was born on 24 May 1655 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland.

viii.  CHRISTIAN WERLI was born on 12 Apr 1657 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland.

ix.     CHRISTINE WERLI was born on 29 May 1659 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland.

x.      CHRISTINE WERLI was born on 03 Mar 1661 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland.

xi.     BARBE WERLI was born on 02 Aug 1663 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland.

xii.    MARGUERITE WERLI was born on 02 Aug 1663 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland.

xiii.  BENEDICTE WERLI was born on 05 Mar 1665 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland.

xiv.   BENEDICTE WERLI was born on 14 Apr 1667 in Wahlern, Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland.

Generation 3

JOHANN³ WERLI (AKA. JEAN VERLY) (David²  II, David¹  I) was born in 1655 in Wahlern Schwarzenburg, Berne, Switzerland. He died on 02 Jan 1721 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He married MARGUERITTE NEUVILLERS. She was born in 1663 in Bellefosse, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. She died on 18 Mar 1708 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He married (2) ELISABETH HASCHELMAN on 24 Jul 1708 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France.

Johann Werli (aka. Jean Verly) and Margueritte Neuvillers had the following children:

4.              i. ODILLE⁴ VERLY was born on 01 Apr 1691 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. She died in Pennsylvania ?. She married (1) JEAN JACQUES CHRISTMAN, son of Nicolas Christman and Eve Loux on 01 Aug 1719 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He was born on 04 Aug 1693 in Solbach, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He died on 15 Jan 1721 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. She married (2) JEAN MICHAEL GAGNIER on 16 Aug 1712 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He was born in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. She married (3) PIERRE BRULLHARD on 12 Feb 1726 in Neuviller la Roche, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He was born in Berne, Switzerland.

ii.      CHRISTOPHE VERLY was born in Aug 1693 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He died on 22 Oct 1701 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France.

iii.     DIDIER VERLY was born on 29 Jul 1695 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He married Elisabeth Ropp on 02 Jun 1721 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France.

iv.     MARIE SALOME VERLY was born on 28 Oct 1704 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. She married Pierre Pinkele in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France.

v.       JEAN VERLY was born on 17 May 1707 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He died on 26 May 1707 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France.

Generation 4

ODILLE⁴ VERLY (Johann³ Werli (aka. Jean Verly), David² Werli II, David¹ Werli I) was born on 01 Apr 1691 in Belmont, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. She died in Pennsylvania ?. She married (1) JEAN JACQUES CHRISTMAN, son of Nicolas Christman and Eve Loux on 01 Aug 1719 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He was born on 04 Aug 1693 in Solbach, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He died on 15 Jan 1721 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. She married (2) JEAN MICHAEL GAGNIER on 16 Aug 1712 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He was born in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. She married (3) PIERRE BRULLHARD on 12 Feb 1726 in Neuviller la Roche, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He was born in Berne, Switzerland.

Jean Jacques Christman and Odille Verly had the following child:

JACQUES "JACOB"⁵ CHRISTMAN was born on 04 May 1720 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He died in 1785 in Reedy Fork, Guilford Co., North Carolina. He married (1) BARBARA KRAEMER on 11 Dec 1758 in First Reform Church, Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. She died about 1805 in Reedy Fork, Guilford Co., North Carolina. He married (2) BARBARA H ECKENDORN, daughter of Hans Johann Heckendorn and Margaretha Heckendorn (nee?) on 01 Oct 1742 in First Reform Church, Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. She was born on 19 Nov 1718. She died on 13 May 1758 in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania.

Jean Michael Gagnier and Odille Verly had the following children:

i.        LOUISA⁵ GAGNIER was born on 22 May 1713 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. She died in 1725 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France.

ii.      JEAN ADAM GAGNIER was born on 29 Aug 1715 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He died on 01 Sep 1715 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France.

iii.     JEAN MICHEL GAGNIER was born on 27 May 1717 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France. He died on 30 May 1717 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France.

Pierre Brullhard and Odille Verly had the following children:

i.        JEAN PIERRE⁵ BRULLHARD was born on 29 Nov 1726 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France.

ii.      JEAN BRULLHARD was born on 08 Dec 1728 in Rothau, Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, France.

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An Introduction to the Surname

The practice of inherited family surnames began in England and France during the late part of the 11^th century.     With the passing of generations and the movement of families from place to place many of the original identifying names were altered into some of the versions that we are familiar with today.  Over the centuries, most of our European ancestors accepted their surname as an unchangeable part of their lives.  Thus people rarely changed their surname.  Variations of most surnames were usually the result of an involuntary act such as when a government official wrote a name phonetically or made an error in transcription. 

Source(s) & Meaning(s) of the Surname

Most modern German family names are a means conveying lineage.  For the most part, German surnames were developed from four major sources: (1) Patronymic & Matronymic surnames most common in northern Germany are based on a parent’s first name, such as Niklas Albrecht (Niklas son of Albrecht);  (2) occupational surnames are last names based on the person’s job or trade for example Lukas Fischer (Lukas the Fisherman);  (3) descriptive surnames are based on a unique quality or physical feature of the individual like Karl Braun (Karl with brown hair); (4) geographical surnames are derived from the location of the homestead from which the first bearer and his family lived such as Leon Meer (Leon from by the sea), or derived from the state, region, or village of the first bearer's origin for example Paul Cullen (Paul from Koeln/Cologne).

History of the Surname

     Most German names have their roots in the Germanic Middle Ages. The process of forming family names in what is present day Germany began early in the 12^th Century and extended through the 16^th century.   

Variations of the surname

Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to unfold and expand often leading to an overwhelming number of variants.  As such one can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames because in early times, spelling in general and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized.  Later on spellings would change with the branching and movement of families.

The complexity of researching records is compounded by the fact that in many cases an ancestors surname may also have been misspelled.  This is especially true when searching census documents.   The Soundex Indexing System was developed in an effort to assist with identifying spelling variations for a given surname.  Soundex is a method of indexing names in the 1880, 1900, 1910, and 1920 US Census, and can aid genealogists in their research. 

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Amorial bearings, symcbols and mottoes

In the Middle Ages heraldry came into use as a practical matter. It originated in the devices used to distinguish the armored warriors in tournament and war, and was also placed on seals as marks of identity. As far as records show, true heraldry began in the middle of the 12th century, and appeared almost simultaneously in several countries of Western Europe.  In the British Isles the College of Arms, (founded in 1483), is the Royal corporation of heralds who record proved pedigrees and grant armorial bearings.

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ARMORIAL BEARINGS

The associated armorial bearings for this surname and close variant spellings are recorded in Burke’s General Armorie and Reitstap’s Armorial General.  The additional information, presented below, is offered with regard to the armorial bearings depicted above:

FIGURE 1: These armorial bearings belonged to a Wehrli from the city of Winterthür located within the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland.  The arms feature a red Shield holding a golden mallet placed in pale and a gold knife with stitching on the handle placed in fess. The hammer (mallet) signifies, “honour and is the emblem of the smith's trade.”

FIGURE 2: These armorial bearings were bestowed upon Francois-Jean Werlé, who was created Baron de l'empire in 1808.  The Shield is divided quarterly.  The 1^st and 4^th are blue with a gold crescent in the 1^st and a black bull’s head with a gold crown within the 4^th quarter. Quarters 2 and 3 are red and each feature a knight’s tournament helmet topped with three black ostrich plumes.  The crescent represents, “a serene power over mundane actions.”

FIGURE 3: This coat-of-arms was granted in 1436 to a Werle of Pommern, an historical region on the south shore of the Baltic Sea.  This person was most likely a descendent of John I, Lord of Werle a barony, in the Holy Roman Empire.  A gold Shield contains the head of a black bull with a red nose and a gold crown placed between the horns.  The Crest, (not shown) is of two goldenrods crossed, and surmounted with a peacock feather that signifies, “beauty, power, and knowledge.”

FIGURE 4: These interesting arms have been attributed to a Werl of Cologne who became a member of the nobility in 1637. It is most probable that this person’s ancestors came from the nearby town of Werl.  The Shield is divided quarterly.  The 1^st and 4^th are white and contain the head of a Moor wearing a gold crown with two red roses at the base.  Quarters 2 and 3 are blue with two red bars.  Centered on the arms is a silver shield containing a black eagle displayed.   The heraldic significance of the Moor dates back to the Middle Ages when it was considered an honor to take a Moor's head in battle.

FIGURE 5: These arms were bestowed upon a Werly from the Swiss canton of Freiburg.   A blue shield contains two golden bulls one on top of the other. The bulls represent, “valour, bravery, and generosity.”

FIGURE 6: This coat-of-arms was granted to a Werle of Braunschweig, a city located in the state of Lower Saxony, Germany.  This person may have also been a descendent of the same John I mentioned in Figure 3. The red Shield contains three golden anchors.  The Crest is made of three ostrich feathers of the family colors.  The heraldic meaning of the anchors is, “hope, and religious steadfastness.”

MOTTO(ES)  

     A motto is a word or sentence usually written upon a scroll and generally placed below the shield, but sometimes, especially in Scotland, above the crest.    Many ancient mottoes were war-cries such as the Douglas motto of “Forward.”    Many mottoes refer to the name of the bearer, for example “cole regem” for Coleridge.   In general most mottoes convey a sentiment, hope, or determination, such as the Cotter motto “Dum spiro spero” where the meaning is “While I have breath I hope“.     Mottoes are often used by several successive generations, but may be changed at any time by the grantee. The languages most in use are Latin, French, and English.  Exceptions are seen in Scotland where they are often in the old Lowland dialect, and in Wales, often in the language of the principality.   

It is unusual to find a motto associated with the coat-of-arms of a noble German family.  As in this case no motto has been located that is associated with the WERLI surname and its close variant spellings.  This does not necessarily mean that the Germanic culture is devoid of mottos.  For example, the national motto of Germany is “Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit”, meaning Unity and Justice and Freedom.  The German word for motto is “Wahlspruch.” 

     Some of the more well known German mottoes are as follows: Alte Wunden bluten leicht – Old wounds readily bleed anew;    Blut und Eisen – Blood and iron;  Das beste is gut genug – The best is good enough;  Ein’ feste Burg is unser Gott – Our God is a strong tower of defense;  Ewigkeit – Eternity;  Für Gott und Iht – All for God and her;  Gott is überall – God is over all;  Gott mit uns – God is with us;  Ich dien – I serve;  Krieg – War;  Mehr Licht! – More light!;  Nichts zoviel – Nothing in excess;  Prosit! – Good luck!;    Vaterland – Fatherland;  Vertrau’ auf Gott – Put your trust in God;  Vorwärts! – Forward!;   Zu dienen – At your service.

Heraldic bearings

The art of designing, displaying, describing, and recording arms is called heraldry. The use of coats of arms by countries, states, provinces, towns and villages is called civic heraldry.   A Coat of Arms is defined as a group of emblems and figures (heraldic bearings) usually arranged on and around a shield and serving as the special insignia of some person, family, or institution.  Except for a few cases, there is really no such thing as a standard "coat of arms" for a surname.  A coat of arms, more properly called an armorial achievement, armorial bearings or often just arms for short, is a design usually granted only to a single person not to an entire family or to a particular surname.  Coats of arms are inheritable property, and they generally descend to male lineal descendents of the original arms grantee.  The rules and traditions regarding Coats of Arms vary from country to country. Therefore a Coat of Arms for an English family would differ from that of a German family even when the surname is the same. 

Some of the more prominent elements incorporated into a  coat of arms are :

Crest - The word crest is often mistakenly applied to a coat of arms.  The crest was a later development arising from the love of pageantry.  Initially the crest consisted of charges painted onto a ridge on top of the helmet.

Wreath or Torse – The torse is a twist of cloth or wreath underneath and part of a crest. Always shown as six twists, the first tincture being the tincture of the field, the second the tincture of the metal, and so on.

Mantling – The mantling is a drapery tied to the helmet above the shield. It forms a backdrop for the shield.

Helm or Helmet - The helmet or helm is situated above the shield and bears the torse and crest. The style of helmet displayed varies according to rank and social status, and these styles developed over time, in step with the development of actual military helmets.

Shield or Arms - The basis of all coats of arms.  At their simplest, arms consist of a shield with a plain field on which appears a geometrical shape or object.  The items appearing on the shield are known as charges.

Motto - The motto was originally a war cry, but later mottoes often expressed some worthy sentiment. It may appear at the top or bottom of a family coat of arms.

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BERNE

Wahlern

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BAS-RHIN

Belmont

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Locational distributionstors

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          The information presented below shows where the WERLE surname is distributed within North America as well as in Switzerland, the probable country of origin of this family.      Statistics show that there are approximately 2 persons per million of population with this surname, within Switzerland, and 5 persons per million within the U.S.A.  Germany is found to be the country in the world where this surname is the second most highly clustered having approximately 42 persons per million of population.  The top region of the world where this surname is the most highly clustered is Dornbirn, Austria, and Hoppstädten-Weiersba, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany is the top city where this surname is found. 

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·       Passenger List, “Princess Augusta”,  at  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 16, 1736

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     Classifying evidence as either primary or secondary does not tell anything about its accuracy or ultimate value.  This is especially true of secondary evidence.  Thus it is always a good idea to ask the following questions: (1) How far removed from the original is it, (when it is a copy)?; (2) What was the reason for the creation of the source which contains this evidence?; and (3) Who was responsible for creating this secondary evidence and what interest did they have in its accuracy?

SOURCE:  Greenwood, Val D., The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy, 2^nd edition, Genealogical Publishing  Co., Baltimore, MD 21202, 1990, pgs. 62-63

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