MOOS UM BUHL

Homeland of the Friedmann, Klopfer/Kloepfer, Streibich Families

Moos is a small village of about 800 people. It is 129 meters above sea level not far from the Rhine River in Baden, Germany, and 7 kilometers from the capitol of the District Buhl. It was originally named Mose in the 1300s and by the late 1400s was Moos, due to the marshland. It is pronounced "Moes" as in "Joes". Due to the regulations of the Rhine River there is little marsh land now. The people of Moos have mostly been engaged in agriculture. The area of Buhl near the Black Forest is known for plums (Zwetschgen).
Early in the 15th century Moos was a fief of the Masters of Rittersbach. By the end of the 15th century Moos was a fief of the Knight of Tiefenau near Zinzheim. The vassals had to give 16 qts. of grain, 2 qts. of oats, 2 turkeys, 2 chickens and 3 schillings.

CAMERA IN STORK NEST IN TOWN

Anna (Streibich) Knebel & daughters Maria Theresia & Mathilde
Photo probably taken by Albert Friedman, son of Leopold, during his 1922 visit.
Home on Mooserstrasse known today as "Knebel's" -- named for the early owner

Home on Weiherstrasse rebuilt in 1973 on original foundation belonged originally to a Friedmann, but distantly related to our Friedmann family.
Bill Friedman of Ohio & Hermine, a Friedmann granddaughter, but unrelated to our line of Friedmann.

St. Dionys Church

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Updated November 1, 2009