Births of Children in Stettin (1772-1777)¶
Between the years 1772 and 1777, four children were born in Stettin to the couple Stephan Cabos and Maria Justine Siercken.
Johann Carl Abraham (1772)¶
"Taufe 3.Dez.1772 — Pat. Stephan Cabos Soldat von H. Major v. Arnim — Mat. Justine Siercken — Pathen: 1. H. Meyer, 2. Webern"
Baptism on December 3, 1772. Father: Stephan Cabos, soldier under Major von Arnim. Mother: Justine Siercken. Godparents: 1. Mr. Meyer, 2. Webern
Document Information¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 29, 1772 |
| Date of Baptism | December 3, 1772 |
| Location | Stettin, Prussia |
| Father | Stephan Cabos (soldier) |
| Mother | Maria Justine Siercken |
Description¶
Johann Carl Abraham was the first child of Stephan and Maria Justine Cabos. He was born only a few months after his parents' wedding on July 16, 1772.
Friedrich Ludwig Abraham Isaac (1774)¶
"Pat: Stephan Cabos, S. von H. Maj. v Arnim — Mat: Christine Siegrigen — Pathen: 1. H. Major v. Wrangel, 2. H. Major v. Arnim, 3. Die Fräulein v. Zarkow"
Father: Stephan Cabos, soldier under Major von Arnim. Mother: Christine Siercken. Godparents: 1. Major von Wrangel, 2. Major von Arnim, 3. Miss von Zarkow.
Document Information¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | April 27, 1774 |
| Date of Baptism | - |
| Location | Stettin, Prussia |
| Father | Stephan Cabos (soldier) |
| Mother | Maria Justine Siercken |
Description¶
Friedrich Ludwig Abraham Isaac was the second child. He later moved to Hamburg, where he became a citizen on March 28, 1806, and married Anna Monica Jacobsen on May 4, 1806, at the Hamburger Michel. Afterwards, he moved to Königsberg.
Franz Alexander George Carl (1776)¶
Baptism entry #12 in the church register of the Garrison Church Stettin. Franz Alexander George Carl Cabos, born January 29, 1776.
Document Information¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 29, 1776 |
| Date of Baptism | - |
| Location | Stettin, Prussia |
| Father | Stephan Cabos (soldier) |
| Mother | Maria Justine Siercken |
Description¶
Franz Alexander George Carl was the third child of the family.
Henriette Charlotte Sophie (1777)¶
"Henriette Charl. Sophie Cabos — Pat. Stephan Cabos Soldat von dem H Maj v Arnim — Mat Marie Justine Siercken — Pathen: 1. Die Frau Lieutenant v Braunschweig geb v Wedel, 2. Frau Haubtm. v Schwerin, 3. H... v Puttkammer — Geboren 29. Dezember 1777"
Henriette Charlotte Sophie Cabos. Father: Stephan Cabos, soldier under Major von Arnim. Mother: Marie Justine Siercken. Godparents: 1. Mrs. Lieutenant von Braunschweig, née von Wedel, 2. Mrs. Captain von Schwerin, 3. Mr. ... von Puttkammer. Born December 29, 1777.
Document Information¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | December 29, 1777 |
| Date of Baptism | - |
| Location | Stettin, Prussia |
| Father | Stephan Cabos (soldier) |
| Mother | Maria Justine Siercken |
Description¶
Henriette Charlotte Sophie was the fourth child and the first daughter of the family. She was born shortly before the outbreak of the War of the Bavarian Succession.
The Godparents¶
Notable are the high-ranking godparents of the children, which demonstrate that Stephan Cabos, despite his simple soldier status, cultivated connections in higher circles:
- Major von Wrangel
- Major von Arnim (Stephan Cabos's company commander)
- Mrs. Lieutenant von Braunschweig
These noble godparents were a sign of esteem and of the social advancement of the Cabos family within Prussian garrison society.
Overview¶
| Child | Date of Birth | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Johann Carl Abraham | November 29, 1772 | First child |
| Friedrich Ludwig Abraham Isaac | April 27, 1774 | Later citizen in Hamburg, then Königsberg |
| Franz Alexander George Carl | January 29, 1776 | - |
| Henriette Charlotte Sophie | December 29, 1777 | First daughter |