Life Sketch
Jakob Jauch was the husband of Kunigunda Zumbrunnen. He was a member of the socially rising Jauch family, who were building a fortune largely through mercenary service. They were based in the town of Silenen. He was a member of the Council of Uri.
He and Kunigunda have many living descendants. A portrait of Jakob is available at Stammler-Genealogie.ch.
Vital Information
Name: Jakob Jauch
Sex: Male
Birth: Early-1500s
Residence: Silenen
Death: Unknown
Family Members
Father: Peter Jauch
Mother: Luzia Dittli
Siblings: Anna Jauch
Spouse: Kunigunda Zumbrunnen
Children: Heinrich Jauch, Johann Jauch, Peter Jauch, Maria Jauch
Sources
- Jakob is mentioned in Mansuetus Zumbrunnen entry in the Nobiliaire Militaire Suisse.
- Jakob Jauch entry at FamilySearch.org (free registration required).
- Jakob Jauch entry at Stammler Genealogie.
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