Salmbach flipped back and forth over the years between France and Germany and ended up in France so could be France or Germany depending on the dates
Born at 3am. First witness Johann Gerber, son of Rudolph Gerber from here, 18 yrs old. Second witness Elisabeth Heintz, daughter of Paul Heintz, 18 yrs old
burgher/tinsmith from b.certificate of daughter It states on his daughter Francisca's birth certificate that Johannes is a burgher and a tinsmith. When he immigrated to russia he became a farmer. Arrived in Russia on 20 Jul 1808. another source had Johannes parents as Ignatz Lacher and Barbara Durant
not sure he belongs here or not
Stayed single.