THE OLD FAMILY BIBLE
INTRODUCTION
The Bible, "Charles XII's Biblia", printed by Henrik Kayser in 1703, on November 22, 1772 was bequeathed by Anders Rothstein, City Councilor in Stockholm, to his daughter Catharina Magdalena, married to the supercargo and landowner Henric Wilhelm Hahr.
According to a clause in the will of Henric Wilhelm Hahr and his wife, dated May 12, 1791, the Bible should belong after their death to their oldest son, Anders Hahr with the provision that after his death it should go to the oldest of his children and male descendants "with the explicit provision that never during division of an estate, will it be subject to lot or exchange or be inherited by descendants outside of our family.
Anders Hahr confirmed the above, and gave the Bible to his oldest son, Anders Christoffer, on July 13, 1824.
Since that day and until February 27, 1953, no further annotations have been made in the Bible.
After the time when Anders Christoffer had possession of the Bible, it was not owned by the family for about 100 years. Anders Christoffer probably took it with him when, during the 1840’s, he moved from Nosaby in Scania to the Isle of Gotland. During those years in the 1860’s which were economically troublesome for him and his sons on Gotland, or perhaps in connection with the hurried emigration of his oldest son Anders Göran Fredrik Hahr from Stockholm via Gotland to the United States in the summer of 1854, the Bible presumably was sacrificed for hard cash. Surely this did not happen unless there was an extreme emergency.
Strangely enough, Anders Christoffer’s niece Zuleima Hahr, who stayed with him and his son August Theodor together with her mother at the Ar lime works during the summer of 1862, in her letters to her fiancée Lieutenant Henning Thulstrup does not mention a word about the family Bible. The life at Ar, and the relatives there, are however described in detail. This fact would indicate to a certain degree that the Bible already at this time had been sold.
A Rothstein during the 1890s offered to sell the Bible to Anders Hahr’s grandson, Mauritz Hahr. The latter, however, due to the high asking price, had to forego the purchase. This Rothstein was probably Karl Otto Rothstein, station master at Hemse, b, 1862 in Visby, d. 1901 at Hemse. He was the son of Karl Gustaf Rothstein, cashier of the Gotland Enskilda Bank, b. 1830, d. 1870 in Visby. Whether or not the Bible came into the ownership of these Rothsteins through direct purchase or through an intermediary is unknown.
The City Councilor Anders Rothstein’s great grandson, manager of the Liljeholmen candle factory, is said to have purchased the Bible around 1900 at an auction whether this was a book auction, or a merchandise auction is unknown. His daughter, Bertha, married to E. O. A. Angelin, Secretary of the Army Department, inherited it from her father, and after her it went to her daughter Karin, married some time after 1910 to Count E. Spens, Captain of the Royal Swedish Navy. Upon being widowed, Countess Spens had the kindness to offer the Bible to the son of the above-mentioned Mauritz Hahr, Colonel Gösta Hahr.
After the necessary means had been contributed be the family, above all by the great granddaughter of Anders Hahr, Mrs. Annie Hahr Dobbs of Atlanta, Ga., the Bible was returned to the ownership of the Hahr family on February 27, 1953 exactly 250 years after its printing. May it so remain!
If the provisions of the will had been carried out, the present owner of the Bible would have been the great grandson of Anders Göran Fredrik Hahr, William Edward Hahr1, born 1927 in Brooklyn, N.Y., now residing in Nyack, NY.
"Habent sua fata libelli!". Books have their fate. Not even the Book of Books escapes it.
2. THE FAMILY [BIBLE] ANNOTATIONS
In the year 1698 on the 18th of October, I, Anders Rothstein, was born unto this world in the city of Alingsåhs, and was baptized on the 22nd, same month. My father Simon Rothstein was the Magistrate, Tax Collector, and Customs Inspector of that city, and died in the year 1705. My mother, Catharina Swart, always kept me in school as well as a sister of mine, until the year 1710 when death separated us from a Beloved Mother. Afterwards, I studied in Gothenburg until 1714, when I traveled to Stockholm.In the year 1727, on the 5th of November, I entered into marriage with my dear wife, the chaste maiden Catharina Margaretha Höckert,2 who was born here in Stockholm in the year 1711, on the 1st of September.
In the year 1728, on August 8th, two o’clock in the afternoon, our dear daughter Elisabeth Margareta came into this world and was Christened on the 11th , same month in the St. Nicolai or Great Church. The Godparents were Mrs. Elisabeth von Walcker, Mademoiselle Catharina Lind, Mr. Christian Hebbe, and Mr. Herman Höckert.
In the year 1730, on June 16th, 9 o’clock in the forenoon our dear son Simon Petter was born into this world, and Christened at home on the 11th, same month. The Godparents were my dear Mother-in-law Madame Margaretha Höckert, Mademoiselle Christina Tottie, Mr. Thomas Plomgren, and Mr. Ioh. Ulric Rudeen.
In the year 1732, on the 15th of December, our dear daughter Sara Christina was born, and was christened at home. The Godparents were: Madame [J]uliana Moreen, Mademoiselle Greta Hierpe, Mr. Petter Moreen, and Paul Norling. Dead in 17353 of the Small Pox.
In the year 17334, My Dear Wife had a bad miscarriage and bore twin daughters, one lived one quarter hour and the other two hours; they received private baptism by Madame Berner.
In the year 1735, on the 21st of December, our dear daughter Maria Juliana was born and was christened at home, the Godparents were: Mr. Martin Henrik Weylandt and Mr. Olof Höckert; Madame Anna Maria Appelroth, nee de Ühlen, and Miss Greta Hierpe. The baptism was performed on December 23 by Rev. Dr. Eric Alstrin.
In the year 1737, My Dear Wife bore a Son who lived only half an hour and received private baptism by Madame Berner.
In the year 1738, on the 16th of December, our Dear Son Ian Fredrich was born and baptized at home. The Godparents were: Mrs. Yhlen, Mademoiselle Appelroth, Judge Appelroth, and Mr. Ian Steenman. Died in 17415.
In the year 1740, on the 23rd of July at one o’clock during the night between Wednesday and Thursday, our Dear Daughter Ulrica was born, and was christened at home by Rev. Gradin. The Godparents were Madame Christian Lindeman, Mademoiselle Charlotta Keyloff, Mr. Wilhelm Tottie, and Mr. Carl Appelroth.
In the year 1741, on the 3rd of October at 10 o’clock in the morning which was a Saturday, our Dear Son Car1 Gustaf was born. He was christened on the 4th at home. The Godparents were Ionas Alström, Member of the Board of Trade; Mr. Abraham Claesson, Mrs. Smedberg, and Mademoiselle Hedvig Pauli6. Died in the year 1768, on the 20th of March one quarter of 6 in the afternoon.
In the year 1742, on the 17th of November which was a Wednesday at 4 o’clock in the morning, our Dear daughter Catharina Magdalena was born. She was christened at home on the 18th by Rev. Dr. Alstrin; Her Godparents were Mr. Hans Lindemann, Dr. Daniel Alström, Miss Magdalena Kruger, and Miss Maria Höckert.
In the year 1744, on the 17th of December at between three and four o’clock in the morning, our Dear Son Adolph Ulric was born, and was christened at home by Rev. Dr. Bergius. The God-parents were Mrs. Steenman, Mademoiselle Anna Maria Stenhausen, Judge Gustaf Kierman, and War Commissary Christer Stierncrantz. [He] died in 1763 on the 16th of October.
In the year 1751, on the 19th of November at between three and four o’clock in the morning, our Dear Son Andre as was born, and was Christened at home on the 20th by Rev. Martenson. The Godparents were the Baron, Lieutenant Colonel Diedrich von Üxkull and his wife Anna Margaretha von Walcker, Bank Inspector Jacob von Langenberg, and my sister Helena Rothstein. Died August 11, 1766.
In the year 1754, on the 20th of December at half past midnight Friday morning, our Dear Son Elias was born and was christened at home on the 22nd. The Godparents were the wife of the accountant Hellman, Mrs. Catharina von Langenberg, also the child’s sister, Maria [J]uliana7, the Wine Purveyor to the King, Elias von Langenberg, and the Superior Court Prosecutor [J]oachim7A Broms, Died on Feb. 28 17558.
In the year 1755, on the 14th of October, at 6 o'clock in the morning, my Dear Wife had a bad miscarriage of a five months old fetus, which seemed to be a son according to Doctor Davelius and Madame Berner.
In the year 1746, on the 22nd of April, my Dear daughter Miss. Elisabeth Margaretha Rothstein, entered into Marriage with the Wine Purveyor to the King, Elias von Langenberg.
In the year 1758, on the 17th of December, my Dear daughter Miss Maria [J]uliana8A Rothstein entered into Marriage with the wholesale merchant [J]oachim Daniel Wahrendorff9.
In the year 1762, on the 17th of October, my Dear daughter Miss Ulrica Rothstein entered into Marriage with Captain Carl Gustaf Rehnberg10.
In the year 1763, on the 24th of April, my Dear Son Simon Petter Rothstein entered into Marriage with Miss Margaretha Elisabeth Baer.
In the year 1763, on the 31st of July, my Dear daughter Miss Catharina Magdalena Rothstein entered into Marriage with the Supercargo Hindric Wilhelm Hahr.
In the year 1763, on the 11th of April, at half past noon, after 13 days of severe illness and godly preparation, my Dear Spouse, Mistress Catharina Margaretha Höckert, quietly passed away, whose Soul God give Joy in Eternity, and the Body a happy resurrection.
In the year 1772, on the 24th of November, Judge Anders Rothstein passed away and was buried on the 28th in the St. Nicolai Church.
I, Hindric Wilhelm Hahr, born February 24th, 1724, hereby notify my descendants that,
This Bible was bequeathed by my late Father-in-law, Judge Anders Rothstein, through his will of November 22, 1772, to my dear Wife, Catharina Magdalena Hahr, nee Rothstein, for which reason the notations below are made here. Catharina Magdalena Hahr, betrothed on March 3, 1763, and married Sunday, July 31, 1763, Hindric Wilhelm Hahr, Supercargo with the Swedish East India Company, and born February 2, old style, 1724, of whose marriage the following children have been born to this world:
1st: Anders Hahr, born in the Rothstein house in St. Catharine parish at Stadsgården on Thursday, October 18th, 1769, 9 o’clock in the evening. Baptized the day after by Rev. Lars Portuan. The Godparents were my dear father-in-law, Judge Anders Rothstein, the Commissioner in Elsineur, Pehr Rahling, my dear Mother in Finland, Anna Christina Hahr, who was represented by my sister Catharina Marg[areta] Roland (nee Hahr), and my cousin Mademoiselle Sara Stina Pauli11.
2nd: Hinric Wilhelm Hahr, born in the above-mentioned house and parish on Easter Day, March 26th, 1769 at 7 o’clock in the evening. Baptized the day after by the curate Mårten Altén. Godparents were the Knight and Member of the Board of Trade, Robert Finlay; my brother-in-law, the manufacturer Joachim Daniel Wahrendorff, my cousin Christian Hebbe; my sister-in-law Mrs. Elisabeth. Margareta Langenberg, nee Rothstein; my sister Mrs. Catharina Margareta Roland, (nee Hahr); and my cousin, Mademoiselle Justina Küsel; the Broker Claes Fried. Küsel’s daughter.
3rd: Jacob Hahr, born in Oeconomie Hofmästare Abr[aham] Hedman’s house, no. 108 Lilla Nygatan, and in the Royal Riddarholmen parish, Saturday, October 8, 1774 at 9 o’clock in the evening. Baptized the day after by the Chief Court Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Gabr. Rosén. Godparents were my brother-in-law, the Wine Purveyor to the King, Elias von Langenberg, my brother Jacob Hahr, Supercargo, and at the time in charge of the affairs in Canton[,China] of the [Swedish] East India Company, who was represented by my cousin Jan Christopher Pauli. My sister-in-law Mrs. Maria Juliana Wahrendorff (nee Rothstein), who was represented due to her illness by my dear wife’s niece Mrs. Cath[arina] Charlotta Arfvedsson (nee von Langenberg). My dear wife’s cousin, Mademoiselle Lovisa Ahlström.
4th: Carl Hahr, born in Assessor Abraham Hedman’s house, 108 Lilla Nygatan, in the Royal Riddarholmen parish, on Sunday, June 29th, 1777, at 7 o’clock in the morning. Baptized the day after by the Chief Court Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Gabr. R. Rosén. God-parents were my brother-in-law, the Steward of the Royal Household, Mr. Simon Petter Rothstein; my dear wife’s nephew, Mr. Jacob Langenberg; my sister-in-law Mrs. Ulrica Rehnberg, (nee Rothstein); the wife of the Lieutenant Colonel [and] Chevalier Carl G. Rehnberg, who was represented in her absence by my sister-in-law Mrs. Von Langenberg; my dear wife’s cousin, Mademoiselle Hedvig Alström.
The Manufacturer, Mr. H[enric] W[ilhelm] Hahr, born February 24, 1724, died on his estate Graneberg in Södermanland of a severe pneumonia which started in the month of April and lasted until August 25, 1794, 35 minutes of 2, when he was called to our Lord. Mourned and missed by his widow, four sons and three grandchildren by his oldest son, Anders.
His dear Wife Catharina Magdalena, nee Rothstein, repaid her debt to the Soil and entered the abode of Peace on February 20, 1820 at 2 o’clock in the morning at the age of 77 years and 3 months.
Her death occurred at Graneberg Manor. Mourned and deeply missed by two living sons, Anders and Carl Hahr, as well as twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
In the year 1788 on the 23rd of August my dear Son Anders Hahr was betrothed to Demoiselle Anna Maria Rahling, born October 1, 1771, of the late Consul General in Elsineur, Mr. Per Rahling, and his wife Anna Maria Reincke12, and in the year 1789 on the 23rd of August they were married, in the house of the grandmother Mrs. Cederbaum at Helgerum Manor in the district of Calmar. In this marriage, on December 23, 1790 at 4 o’ clock in the morning was born:
on Dec. 24 179013 by the pastor, Rev. Sven Gabriel Ekroth. Godparents were: Mrs. A. M. Cederbaum; I, Henric Wilhelm Hahr; my dear wife, Mrs. C. M. Hahr; Mr. P. C. Cederbaum, Member of the Board of Mines; Miss Charlotta von Rothstein; my dear son, Henric Wilh[elm]. Hahr.1st: The daughter Maria Magdalena at Sörby Manor in Södermanland, baptized
2nd: The son Anders Christopher, born at Signildsberg Manor in Upland and in Håtuna parish on April 30, 1792. Witnesses to his baptism were: The Lieutenant General, Ambassador, and Knight Commander, His Excellency Baron Joh. Wilh. Sprengporten; the widow Marg. Fredr. Cederbaum, Mr. Isaac Hahr; Mrs. M. Rahling; Mr. Jacob Hahr, and Miss Juliana Rehnberg.
3rd: The son Adolph, born at Signildsberg Manor on May 26, 1793. At his Baptism the following were witnesses, namely Mr. and Mrs. Nils Pauli, the Trade Councillor Arfvedson and his wife, Mr. Carl Hahr and Mademoiselle Westermark as well as the farmer Peter Jansson in Quarnnibble and his Wife.
4th: The son Otto Wilhelm born at Signildsberg Manor on February 26, 1795. His Godparents were: Captain Girolla in Hæggeby, Doctor Kreppelin’s wife in Wallby and Tible, the Secr. Sam. Riben of Löfstad, Miss Malin Riben of Löfstad, the Juror Eric Hindricsson from Tible Church Village, and Mrs. Staberg from Håtunaholm.
5th: The son Theodor born at Signildsberg Manor on November 1, 1796. Witnesses to his baptism were: Admiral Nauckhoff from Schellsta and his Wife; Doctor Kreppelin and his Wife; Secr. Bucko from Friberg; and Miss Charlotta Stahl von Hollstein from Lundby.
6th: The son Robert born Jan. 21, 1798, at Signildsberg Manor in Upland. His Godparents were: The Town Secretary in Tible, Mr. Evert Runneberg,; Mrs. E. M. Bäckerström; Doctor Kreppelin and his Wife; Captain Axel Riben of Löfstad and Miss Maria Riben. This beloved son died14 in Upsala.
7th: The son Carl Emil born at Ultuna Royal Estate15 in Upland and Upsala country parish August 23, 1799 16. At his Baptism were the following Witnesses, namely: Rear Admiral and Chevalier Nauckhoff; Mrs. Drufwa; the Adjutant General, Count Prölich; Mrs. Seman; Mr. Seman; and Miss Carolina Jägerhorn.
8th: The daughter Anna Sophia born at Ultuna Royal Estate on November 6, 180117. Her Godparents were: The Royal Forest Superintendent Carl Lagerström and Mrs. Malmerfeldt nee v. Stael, Mr. N. N. Lundberg, and Mademoiselle Borell. This beloved daughter died at Ultuna on November 27, 1802.
9th: The son August born at Ultuna Royal Estate March 26, 1802. His Godparents were: Lieutenant Colonel and Chevalier Lagerbring, Assessor Lindroth, in his place Prosect. Dr. Åkerman, the merchant Carl Hahr, absent; in his place Cornet Trafvenfeldt, Countess de la Gardie, absent; in her place Mrs. Lagerbring (nee Hård), Mrs. Bäck, and Miss Sophie Küsel, absent; in her place Mademoiselle Wendla Borell.
10th: The son Martin Alexander born at Ultuna Royal Estate on February 2, 1805. His Godparents were Captain Jacob Hahr, Mrs. Sandberg, (nee Forsström), pastor C. Ephr. Sandberg, Mrs. Sophie Hahr, Mr. Pehr Weller, and Mademoiselle Margaretha Helena Hedberg. This beloved son died at Ultuna on August 11, 1816.
11th: The son Elias born at Ultuna Royal Estate April 16, 1806. His Godparents were: Judge G. Ca,rlson from Kungshamn and Mr. Seb. Silvius, Mrs. Malmerfeldt v. Holstein (nee Stael), Countess H. Fosse v. Holstein (nee Stael), and Mademoiselle Charl. Dahlberg from Upsala. This beloved son died on August 5, 1809.
In the year 1793 on the 22nd of December my dear son Henric Wilh[elm]. was married in Stockholm to Demoiselle Gustafva Johanna Stenborg, born June 6, 1774. Daughter of Assistant Under Secretary Johan Fredric Stenborg and his dear wife Margareta Henrica Hellman, and in this marriage, 7 o'clock in the morning of October 23, 1794, the Son Henric Isaac was born. [He was] baptized by the Royal Court Chaplain Mellgren. Godparents were Mrs. Cath[arina] Mag[dalena] Hahr, Assistant Under Secretary Stenborg, Mrs. Hinrica Maria Wolgenau, Mr. Isaac Hahr who was represented in his absence by Mr. Henric Th. Wolgenau, Mademoiselle Christina Ulrica Stenborg, and the cornet Jacob Hahr.
This only Son died after a few days of life at Graneberg during the night of October 28, 1794.
Squire Hinric Wilh[elm] Hahr passed away at Graneberg Manor in Södermanland on May 28,180218 after having been legally divorced on May 27 180019, a few years before his death, from his wife which later married a second time and passed away in 182220 without children.
The son Carl [Henrik] Hahr on November 3 s.v.21, 1807, was married in Riga, [Latvia] to Demoiselle Pernette Blanvalet, born August 17, 1784, Daughter of the Watch Manufacturer Fried. Blanvalet and his dear Wife, Jeannette Castellas, then living in Geneva. In this marriage were born:
1st: August 1 s.v., 1808, the daughter Catharina Magdalena.
2nd: September 20 s.v., 1809, the daughter Jeanette Adelaide.
3rd: and on November 10 s.v., 1810, the daughter Pernette Caroline, who died on January 9, s.v. 1812.
The children were received in Holy Baptism by the pastor of the Swedish parish in Riga, Rev. Adolph Ytter.
In the same marriage were further born in Riga:
The son Jacob Hahr was married on the May 30, 1803. in Finland to his cousin, the widow Anna Sophia Wallens who was born on the July 6,176822. and formerly was married to Judge Mellander, who died without children. In this marriage were born two sons at Graneberg Manor in Gryt parish and the district of Nyköping, namely:4th: on the Jan 18, s.v., 1818 the Son Hinric Wilhelm,
5th: on the Mar 10, s.v., 1821 the Son Carl Friedrich.
1st: the Son Carl Henric, born on the July 11, 1804 at noon. His godparents were:
Rear Admiral and Chev[alier] Carl Danckwardt, Mrs. Gustafva Danckwardt (nee Psilanderskjöld), the wholesaler Isaac Hahr, Mrs. Cath[arina] Magdalena Hahr (nee Rothstein). The Board of Trade Member Simon Petter v. Rotstein. Mrs. Maria23 Sophia Wallens (nee Hahr), Mr. Anders Hahr, Mrs. Cath[arina] Charl[otta] Gripenberg, (nee Wallens). Captain and Chevalier Reinh[old] Wilh[elm] Gripenberg, Mrs. Anna Maria Hahr (nee Rahling). Mr. Pehr Weller, Mrs. Charlotta Berndes (nee v. Rotstein). The bookkeeper in Riga, Carl Hahr, Miss Sophia Gust. Gripenberg, Nils Husberg, Miss Maria Magdalena Hahr.
Present as witnesses:
Colonel and Chevalier Carl Fr. Aschling, for Rear Admiral Danckwardt and Mr. Isaac Hahr. Mrs. Cath[arina] Magd[alena] Hahr (nee Rothstein) for Mrs. Gust. Danckwardt (nee Psilanderskjöld) and herself. Captain Leonard Carlgren for Mr. Sim. P. v. Rotstein and Mr. Anders Hahr. Mrs. Sophie Wallens for herself and Mrs. Charl[otta] Gripenberg (nee Wallens). Mrs. Carlgren, (nee Kahl) for Mrs. Anna Maria Hahr (nee Rahling) and Mrs. Berndes (nee Rotstein) Mr. Weller for himself and Capt. Gripenberg. Mademoiselle Aschling for Miss Sophi Gust. Gripenberg and Mademoiselle Maria Magd[alena] Hahr, Mr. Nils Husberg, and Mr. Carl Hahr in Riga.
2nd: the Son Jacob Weller, born on the Jan 21 1807. His godparents were:
The District Governor in Malmö and Knight of the Royal North Star Order, Count F. G. von Rosen, and Mrs. Wahrendorff. Major Gustaf von Wahrendorff and Countess Mariana von Rosen (nee Wahrendorff). Captain A. R. von Baumgarten and Mrs. Beata Ch[arlotta] Zandt (nee Hahr), Mr. Ad. Berndes and Mrs. A. M. Kirstein, nee Nescher. Judge Archenholtz and Mrs. Marian v. Wahrendorff, (nee v. Fagert should actually be von Gegern), Dr. C. Getzelius, and Baroness Baumgarten, (nee Bjelke). Mr. Jacob Wattrang and Miss Sophie v. Rosen. The wholesaler Fred. v. Rotstein and Mademoiselle Anette Enander.
The dear Father of these children, Mr. Jacob Hahr, died as a Staff Captain of the Local Defense Forces for Sörmland after a few days of illness at Graneberg Manor, on Jan 5, 180924
According to our decision, reached long ago and today definitely settled, this Bible after the death of both of us shall belong to our oldest Dear Son Anders Hahr, and at his future decease it shall go to the oldest living of his children and descendants in the male line, with the explicit provision that never during division of an estate shall it be subject to lot or exchange or be inherited by descendants outside of our family.
(signed) Hen. W. Hahr (signed) Cath[arina] Magd[alena]. HahrEhrendahl Manor on the 12th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety One.
As a consequence of the above bequest, as the owner of this precious Bible, I feel doubly pleased to give the Same with warm hands to my oldest dear Son Anders Christ[opher] Hahr, with the same restrictions as were established above by my late dear Parents. Ekeby Farm in Fröstuna parish and district of Nyköping, July 13, 1824.
(signed) Anders Hahr
Maria Magdalena Hahr, daughter of Anders Hahr and his dear wife Anna Maria Rahling, was married at Ultuna Royal Estate in Upland on the 25th of December 1814 to the Clerk of the Upsala Royal Academy, Mr. John Schensson, born in Värmland on Feb 6 1784. In this marriage were born25 in Upsala:
The son Elis Carl Fredrik26, born Oct 27, 1815. His godparents were: Mr. Anders Hahr, the wholesaler Carl Hahr, Lieut. Adolf Hahr. The clerk of the Upsala Academy H. J. Håk. Mrs. Wendla Carlsson. Madame Pernette Blanvalet. Miss Jean Murray, Miss Charl. Wassberg.
The 1st daughter Anna Maria27, b. Mar 17, 1817. Her godparents were: Rev. L. N. O. Dr. Johan Winbom. The widow Br. Schenson, Quartermaster And[ers] Chr[istpher] Hahr, Mrs. Hahr (nee Leche), Lieut. J. Håsum. Miss Ebba von Rosen. The bookkeeper Hahr. Mademoiselle Fr. Bistrell.
The 2nd daughter Marianne Magdalena28, b. Feb 19, 1819. Her godparents were: The equerry Fredr. Pont. Schensson; Dr. Schedin; Consul G. v. Rothstein; The bookkeeper Theodor Hahr. Mrs. Berggren. Mrs. Schedvin (nee Svedelius), Miss Sophie Zacco, Miss Lov. Grill
The 3rd daughter Maria Magdalena29, b. Nov 2, 1820. Her godparents were: Professor Dr. V. Ad. Afzelius, Judge A. Helenius, Professor J. Bredman. The Cornet C. E. Hahr, Mrs. M. Silfverstolpe; Mrs. Grenander; Miss Charl. Liljestråle. Miss Hedvig Malmerfeldt.
The 4th daughter Wendela Cecilia30, b. Jun 16, 1822. Her godparents were: Mayor F. Hallqvist. The equerry Trafvenfeldt, Lieut. August Hahr, Mr. Fr. Neyber. Mrs. Åkerman, Mrs. Hallqvist, Miss K. H. Schedou, Miss Thilda Hedman.
The 5th daughter Julia Mathilda Adolfina31, b. Dec 13, 1823. Her godparents were: The Treasurer of the Academy, Dr. S. Thernptander, Rev. S. Löwenhjelm; 2nd Lieut. v. Schéele, the Academy Inspector M. G. Sundelius, Mrs. Agn. Svedelius, Mrs. S. Sjögren, Miss H. Annerstedt, Miss Am. Gråner.
The 2nd son Johan Adolph Matthias, b. Aug 5, 1826. Died the same day. His godparents were: Rev. Winbom, Dr. Lundblad, the pharmacist Görges, the teacher Sjögren, the wholesale merchant O. W. Hahr, the merchant L. Gisslén, Mr. Fr. Arrhenius, M. A., Master Kjeilerstedt, Mrs. v. Schéele, Mrs. Grubbe, Mrs. Littorin, Mrs. Helenius, Miss Wuppengren, Miss Wolfenstein, Miss Törngren, Miss Schenson.
The 6th daughter Emma Sophia Perpetua, b. Sept 21, 1827. Her godparents were: District Judge J. A. Carisson, Rev. C. G. Rogberg, the wholesale merchant Hahr, Under Secretary Afzelius, Capt. Thomé, Lieut. Ad. v. Rosen, Mrs. Rabenius, Mrs. Ström, Mrs. Hahr, Miss Ch. De Geer, Miss Aug. Claësson, Miss Aug. Littorin.
The 7th daughter, Hulda, b. in Stockholm in 1829, d. there in 1833.
The 8th daughter Ottilia Rosina Johanna32, b. in Upsala Jul 21, 1830.
The Regimental Paymaster, and Quartermaster, of the Royal Northern Scanian Infantry Regiment, Anders Christopher Hahr, son of Anders Hahr and his wife Anna Maria Rahling, betrothed to Demoiselle Jeanna Leche, born April 1, 1793, by the late county clerk Carl Frederik Leche and his dear wife Elisabeth Benedict Malmström, after which, the marriage was consummated by wedding in Christianstad on Aug. 16, 1816.
In this marriage were born to this world:
1st: the son, Anders Göran33, born on Dec 19, 1819
2nd: the daughter Maria Elisabeth34, b. July 16, 1817.
3rd: the daughter Maria Eleonora35, b. May 23, 1822
4th: the daughter36 b. Nov 24, 1824.
5th the son August Theodor37, b. Jul 6, 1827
6th the twin sons38 Adolf Robert and Per Edvard, b. Aug 2, 1829.
Adolph Hahr, son of Anders Hahr and his wife Anna Maria Rahling, as Lieutenant of the Royal Naval Survey Corps, Captain of the General Staff of the Navies, and aide-de-camp to H. R. H. Crown Prince Frans Oscar, was married on January 1, 1823 to Miss Charlotta Christina v[on] Scheele, born on Mar 7, 1802 by the late Mr. von Scheele39, Gentleman of the Kings bedchamber, and his wife40. The ceremony was performed in Eksjö, and in this marriage were born to this world41:
At this point the annotations in the Bible come to an end.
Footnotes
The numbers in ( ) are the footnote numbers in the English Translation of the Hahr Family — L. A. H. Oct. 18, 2001
[1] He died March 1976 according to the Social Security Death Index. — L. A. H. Sept 15 2001] [2] (a) An old family from Westphalia, Germany. The first one in Sweden was Valentin Höckert, b. about 1560 in Westphalia, died 1642 as City councilor in Söderköping. Epitaph in the church there. The well-known painter J. F. Höckert, b, 1826, d. 1866, was one of his descendants. [3] Aug 5, 1734 according to the death records. [4] Feb 14, 1734 according to the baptismal records. [5] (4) May 4, 1740 according to the death records. [6] [The original Swedish text and the English translation stated that the first name was Paulij. This is most likely a typo. since in other places, the texts show the name to be Pauli. — L. A. H. Sept 15 2001] [7] [The original Swedish text and the English translation stated that the first name was Iuliana. This is most likely a typo. since in many other places the texts show the name to be Juliana. — L. A. H. Sept 15 2001] [7A] [The original Swedish text and the English translation stated that the first name was Ioachim. This is most likely a typo. — L. A. H. Nov 30, 2001] [8] (5) According to the death records. [8A] [See note 7 — L. A. H. Nov 30, 2001]
[9] Directory of Swedish Nobility Vol VIII page 644. He died as the richest man in Sweden in 1803.
[The original Swedish text and the English translation stated that the first name was Ioachim this is most likely a typo. since in many other places, the texts show the name to be Joachim — L. A. H. Sept 15 2001][10] See Directory of Swedish Nobility Vol VI page 223. [11] [This is most likely Sara Christina Pauli as she is the first cousin to Henric Wilhelm Hahr L. A. H. Sept 15, 2001] [12] [The original Swedish text and the English translation stated that the last name to be Rencke on pages 74 and 71 respectively. This is most likely a typo. since on page 64 and 63 respectively and in another book show the last name to be Reincke — L. A. H. Sept 15 2001] [13] (6) According to the baptismal records. [14] (7) Dec 3, 1811 according to the death records [15] (8) Signildsberg, Håtuna, according to the baptismal records. [16] (10) Aug 21 according to the baptismal records. [17] (11) 1800 according to the baptismal records. [18] (16) According to the death records [19] (17) According to the records of the consistory. [20] (18) Mar. 28, 1819 according to the death records of Bo parish, district of Örebro. [21] (19) s. v. - stilus vetus - old style. [22] (23) According to the baptismal records, Lovisa parish. [23] The original Swedish text and the English translation stated that the first name was Marie. This is most likely a typo since table 3 in the same texts show the name to be Maria — L. A. H. Sept 15 2001] [24] (26) “the army sickness” [25] Of the ten children of the spouses Schenson & Hahr only four reached maturity. [26] (28) He was Academy manager, married Sept. 26, 1846 at S. Skål, Alster, district of Vermland, to Maria Magdalena Andersson, b. there Dec. 28, 1816. A daughter of theirs was the artist Hulda Schenson, who died Jan. 3, 1941 [27] (29) She died on Feb. 13 1818. [28] (30) She died on. Sept. 28, 1819. [29] (31) She married in 1848 in Upsala to Professor Samuel Rudolf Detlof Knut Olivecrona [30] (32) She died on Apr. 29, 1823. [31] (33) She died in 1828. [32] (36) She married in Upsala in 1866 to Professor Carl Säve. [33] (41) Born at Mölle Årröd in Djurröd parish, district of Kristianstad, where six younger siblings were born than too. (42) The witnesses to the baptism were not noted in the baptismal records.
[34] (43) She died on June 2, 1821. Witnesses at the baptism were: the widow Elisabeth Leche, who carried the child, Mr. Anders Hahr, the pharmacist F. Cronius and his wife Hädda, Mrs. Sophia Dahl, the bookkeeper Otto Wilhelm Hahr, Dorothea Fredriksson and Miss Gustafva Lundberg. [35] (44) Witnesses to the baptism were: Mrs. Bergholtz, Judge Nolieroth, District Secretary Nolleroth, Captain Testerup, Mr. Rydell, Lars Cronius, Mrs. Ericsson, Miss Psilanderskjöld, Demoiselle Helena Nolleroth and Demoiselle Uila Nolleroth. [36] (45) Should be the son Carl Wilhelm Henrik, b. 11/24 1824. The witnesses to the baptism were: the widow Elisabeth Leche, who carried the child, Captain and Chev[alier] G. v. Hennings, Rev. Lilljeborg, Captain & Chev. A. P. Visén, the engineer Herbst, 2nd Lieut. G. A. Vennersten. Ditto Baron Emil Ruuth, Mrs. M M. Schensson, Mrs. L. af Clercker, Demoiselles Christ. M. Cronius, Jeanna Modin and Anna Lilljeborg. [37] (46) The son August Theodor, b. 7/6 1827, Witnesses to the baptism were: Mrs. Forsberg in Stockholm, who carried the child, Under Secretary of Defense C. D. Forsberg and Lieut. A. Hahr from the same place, and Lieut. Baron E. Ruuth from Carlscrona, as well as Mrs. Unge and Miss Charl. Unge from Öllestorp and Demoiselle Vilh. Röhl from Stockholm. [38] (47) The twin sons Adolf Robert and Per Edvard, b.8/2 1829. Witnesses to the baptism were: Mrs. H Dahl from Christianstad carrying Adolph, Mrs. L. Ericsson carrying Per Edvard, the pharmacist P. Cronius, Chevalier Dr. Bergholtz, District Attorney Veijdling, all from Christianstad. Judge O. Nolleroth of Årröd, the Misses D. Malmström, St. Fredriksson, Chr. Cronius, and Fredrique Cronius, all from Christianstad. [39] (49) Adolf Fredrik von Scheele. [40] (50) Her maiden name was Henrika Christina von Knorring. [41] (51) The son Frans Josef (the names Carl Johan not noted in the baptismal. records of the Kungsholm parish, b. Jan 2, 1825 in Stockholm. Godparents present:
Lieut. Commander etc.,Knight Nils Bruncrona — the widow E. C Angerstein (nee Wickenberg) — Admiral etc. and Knight Commander af Wirsén; — The Dowager U. Drufwa, (nee af Melin) — The Chamberlain of H. R. H., the Crown Prince, and Major, Count Carl Rosen — Mrs. Zachrisson (nee Barman) — The Protocol Secretary etc. Bernhard Beskow — Mrs. Westin (nee Altén) — Captain Johan Westin Jacobsson — Mrs. Kuylenstjerna, (nee Bedoire) — the Conductor Samuel Enander — Mrs. Westin (nee Möller) — The General and Knight Commander Burenstam — the Countess, Miss Anastasia Stedingk; — Lieut. Carl von Scheele — Miss Aug. Bruncrona. — Mr. Otto Wilhelm Hahr — Mademoiselle Hedda Eichhorn.Godparents in absentia:
H. R. H. Crown Prince of Sweden and Norway
Mr. Anders Hahr — the widow H. von Schéele (nee Knorring) — the wholesaler Carl Hahr — the widow Hahr (nee Arfvidsson) — the Quartermaster etc. A. C. Hahr — Mrs. M. Schenson,( nee Hahr) — the Major in Royal Prussian service, Christian v[on] Schéele and his wife — Mrs. Mina v[on] Schéele, (nee v[on] Eggartz) — The District Judge and Knight Commander, Granschoug — the dowager Schmiterlöw (nee Palbitsky) — Major Möller — Mrs. Hagelstam (nee Burenstam) — Thore Petré — Mrs. M. Conradie, (nee Küsel) — The Member of the Board of Trade Cronius — the Lady-in-waiting to H. M. the Queen, Countess Maria von Stedingk — The District Judge etc. J. Nordenfalk — Miss Sophie Zacco — the Lieutenant Commander of the Royal Navy, Ab. Thruncrona — Miss Fredrique v. Scheele. —The Captain and Aide-de-camp to H, R. H. the Crown Prince, August Malmborg — Miss Aug. Schmiterlöw — the 1st Lieut. of the Royal Navy, Count Adolph Rosen — Demoiselle Emma Orth.
JOSEF FRANS OSCAR42[42] This person was the oldest son of General Bernadotte who was born in Paris, France with the name: Joseph François Oscar Bernadotte. He took the title Prince Joseph Frans Oscar when his father was elected Crown Prince in 1810. When his father became king he became Crown Prince. After his father's death in 1844, he became King and went by the name Oscar I (also spelled Oskar I). [43] For future use [44] For future use Last revised: 05/15/03