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Lands of the Leimbachs

Beenhausen: In parish church records, Abraham Leimbach was named as the father of nine children.

Gerterode: Abraham was listed as a householder here. Son Henrich called this his hometown in his marriage record.

Langenselbold: Henrich became a weaver and married Barbara Lerch here. Their first six children were born here.

Höchstadt: Henrich moved his family here when he got a job as schoolmaster. Son Andreas was born here. Son Johannes was an organist here.

Altenhaßlau: Johannes was a schoolmaster and organist here. He married Anna Elisabeth Kleiss here.

Eidengesäß: Anna Elisabeth Kleiss was born here.

Oberdorfelden: Barbara Lerch was born here. She and Henrich died here.

Hernhaag: A Moravian settlement. Johannes' daughter Maria Barbara buried her daughter here.

Scale: 1 inch = approx. 10 miles

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