Descendants of Daniel Cherdron

Daniel Cherdron

The surname Chardron is a variant of Chardon, which is either a derivitive of Richardon or derives from the french word chardon [a thistle plant] . Daniel resided before 1655 in Sedan, France. (Some sources list Daniel's place of origin as Lyon, Rhonetal, Switzerland. This is now known to be incorrect.) He and Susanne Chappe immigrated before 05 Aug 1655 to Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. (The Cherdron family arrived in Otterberg before 5 Aug 1655, when Daniel's son Jean Cherdron was a sponsor at the baptism of Jean Vilcain.) He appeared on the census of 03 Jan 1656 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. He was taxed 1658 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. He was taxed 1665 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany.

Children of Daniel Cherdron and Susanne Chappe both b. probably in France were as follows:

1. Jean Cherdron, born circa 1635; married Susanne Censier.
2. Pierre Cherdron, born 29 Dec 1639; married Marie Censier; married Marie Magdalleine Menton.

There were no children of Daniel Cherdron and Marie Ras.

He was a Hofmann (farmer). 'Jean Chardron', son of 'Daniel Chardron', citizen of Otterberg, and 'Susanne', daughter of 'Jean Censier', citizen of Otterberg were witnesses at the baptism of Jean Vilcain, son of Henry Vilcain of Sedan (France), now of Sambach, 05 Aug 1655 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. He was listed as a citizen and a farmer 1656 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. He and Susanne Censier were witness 01 Oct 1656 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany at the baptism of Susanne Marie, daughter of Paul [Herman?] of Sedan and Anna. He and Susanne Censier were witness 23 Nov 1656 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany at the baptism of Maria, daughter of Jaques Froumy and Lisbeth. 'Jean Chardron' was listed as 'bourgeois d'icy' (citizen here). He was taxed 1665 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. He resided between 1670 and 1684 in Sickingen Hof, Neukirchen, Pfalz, Germany. (Erbbeständer (leaseholder)) He and Susanne Censier were witness 1676 in Alsenborn, Pfalz, Germany. ('Johann Schardron (Cherdron)' of Neukirchen and 'Susanna' listed (as witnesses?) in the Taufregister of the reformed church book of Alsenborn). He and Susanne Censier were witness 1684 in Alsenborn, Pfalz, Germany. (Johann Schardron (Cherdron) of Neukirchen and Susanna listed (as witnesses?) in the Taufregister of the reformed church book of Alsenborn)

Children of Jean Cherdron and Susanne Censier were as follows:

1. Daniel Cherdron; he was born 22 Jun 1657 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany at 11:00 p.m.; he was baptized 23 Jun 1657 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany (the witnesses were Daniel Chardron, his grandfather, and Marie Baillard, wife of Jean Censy); he died before 1665.
2. Susanne Cherdron; she was born 24 May 1658 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany at 3:00 a.m.; she was baptized 31 May 1658 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany (the witnesses were Jean Censy, Susanne Chape, and Susanne Renollet) she married Daniel Pouillon 21 Sep 1680 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; she died 10 Apr 1689 in Holzappel, Germany at age 30; she died 10 Apr 1693 in Holzappel, Germany at age 34. She and Daniel Pouillon were witness 29 Jan 1682 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. (Susanne Cherdron and her husband Daniel Pouillon were sponsors at the baptism of Daniel Tordeaux.) She and Daniel Pouillon immigrated before 1689 to Holzappel, Germany.
3. Jean Cherdron; he was born 09 Sep 1659 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; he was baptized 11 Sep 1659 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; (Jean Cherdron was born at 1:00 a.m. The sponsors at his baptism were Jacque Darest, Michel Hubert, Elizabeth Cherpentier [Charpentier], and Marie Hemmel.) he died before 1662.
4. Pierre Cherdron; he was born 17 Jan 1661 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; he was baptized 29 Jan 1661 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; (the witnesses were Pierre Cherdron, a young man, and Marie Censy, a young lady) he married Jeanne Du Persin, daughter of Peter Bersing and Susanna (-----), circa 1685.
5. Jean Cherdron; he was born 27 Mar 1662 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; he was baptized 31 Mar 1662 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; (the witnesses were Jacque Darest and his wife Elizabeth Charpentier, Michael Hubert and his wife Marie Hemmel) he married Susanne Oliver, daughter of Hans Velten Olivier, 30 Jun 1683 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; he died between Dec 1692 and 15 Sep 1693. (Jean's son Abraham was born posthumously.) He resided 1687 in Neukirchen, Germany.
6. Madeleine Cherdron; she was born 17 Sep 1663 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; she was baptized 20 Sep 1663 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; (the witnesses were Guillaume Cordier, lector of the Church, and his wife Madeleine Cloteau) she married Pierre Guilaume 19 Feb 1684 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany.
7. Daniel Cherdron; he was born 21 Feb 1665 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; he was baptized 26 Feb 1665 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. (the witnesses were Daniel Cherdron, his grandfather, and Susanne Chappe, his grandmother) He received First Holy Communion 25 Dec 1682 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany.
8. Francois Cherdron; he was born 25 Mar 1666 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; he was baptized 01 Apr 1666 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. (the witnesses were Jacque Violer citizen of Frankenthal, his wife Anne Noel, and his young son Francois, and Marie Baugeo, a young lady) He received First Holy Communion 25 Dec 1686 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. (Francois received first communion on Christmas, 1686 and on Easter, 1689.)
9. Abraham Cherdron; he was born 31 Aug 1667 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; he was baptized 08 Sep 1667 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; (the witnesses were Jean Dore and his wife Martha Baugeo, and Abraham Digeon) he died before 1671.
10. Jacob Cherdron; he was born 16 Sep 1668 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; he was baptized 27 Sep 1668 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; (the witnesses were Jean and Margueritte Olliux) he died before 1670.
11. Jacque Cherdron; he was born 20 Feb 1670 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; he was baptized 27 Feb 1670 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; (the witnesses were Jacque Froumy and his wife Susanne Auber, and Marie Darest, a young lady) he married Judith Mise 30 Apr 1695 in Holzappel, Germany.
12. Abraham Cherdron; he was born 10 Nov 1671 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; he was baptized 19 Nov 1671 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; (the witnesses were Jean and Marie Blaise) he married Anna Margretha Viellard, daughter of Pierre Viellard and Catherine Boye, circa 1699? in Germany; he died 30 Nov 1726 in Erlenbach, Pfalz, Germany at age 55; (He died at age 55 years and 21 days.) he was buried 02 Dec 1726 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. He was Kirchenältester (church elder) in Erlenbach, Pfalz, Germany. He received First Holy Communion 12 Apr 1691 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. (Abraham received first communion on Easter, 1691.)
13. Paul Cherdron; he was born 30 Jan 1673 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; he was baptized 09 Feb 1673 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. (the witnesses were Paul Cordier and his wife Anne Marie Mayer)
14. Anne Marie Cherdron; she was born 17 Sep 1674 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; she was baptized 20 Sep 1674 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany; (Anne Marie Cherdron was baptised with the name Anne, but listed in later records as Anne Marie, the witnesses were Jean Darest and his wife Anne Pericard) she married Jean Theobald Gantler.
15. Judith Cherdron; she was born 1675/76 in Neukirchen, Pfalz, Germany?; she was baptized 22 Jul 1676 in Alsenborn, Pfalz, Germany. (the witnesses were Peter Schmidt of Frönen (Fröhnerhof) and his wife Elisabeth) She received First Holy Communion 1693/94 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany.

He was a farmer. He was taxed 1658 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. ('Pierre Cherdron' listed in the 1658 Schatzung (tax list).) He was described as 'Mayeur a Poutsbach' (Mayor of Potzbach) at his daughter Elizabeth's marriage 1687. He was taxed 1702 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. ('Peter Cherdrong' was listed in the 1702 Schatzung (tax list).) He was inventory 11 Apr 1713 in Otterberg, Pfalz, Germany. (An inventory of the belongings of 'Peter Cherdrong' was taken shortly after his second marriage to 'Magdalena Menton'.)

Children of Pierre Cherdron and Marie Censier all b. Otterberg, Pfalz, Germa ny were as follows:

1. Marie Cherdron; she was born 29 Nov 1664; she was baptized 30 Nov 1664; (the witnesses were Jean Censy, Jean Cherdron, Marie Baillar, and Susanne Chappe, both grandmothers of the infant) she and David d'Arm were engaged 16 Sep 1683; she married David d'Arm 15 Jan 1684. She received First Holy Communion 04 Jun 1682. (Marie received first communion on Pentecost, 1682 (calculated as 4 June).)
2. Elizabeth Cherdron; she was born 09 Feb 1666; she was baptized 11 Feb 1666; (the witnesses were Daniel Cherdron, Jacque Darest, Susanne Chappe, Elizabeth Cherpentier) she married Christophle Zwecker, son of George Frideric Schueker, 16 Jan 1687; (The marriage record lists the surname as 'Schueker', however, the correct spelling is 'Zwecker'.) she died 13 Feb 1735 at age 69; she was buried 15 Feb 1735. She received First Holy Communion 04 Jun 1682.
3. Abraham Cherdron; he was born 30 Sep 1667; he was baptized 06 Oct 1667; (the witnesses were Michel Hubert and his wife Marie Hemmel, Jean Dore and his wife Martha Baugeo) he married Marie Sibyle Kramer, daughter of Teobald Kramer, between 08 Oct 1700 and 31 Jan 1701; he died 28 Mar 1750 at age 82. He was Erbbeständer (leaseholder) of the Hof der Pflegerey (Pflegerey farm) in Otterberg. He Abraham's death record mentions that he was the father of 10 children, 5 boys and 5 girls and also 6 children, 2 boys and 4 girls, along with 17 grandchildren. This may indicate that he had been married twice. If this is true, Marie Sibyle Kramer would have to bethe second wife as she outlived him. A record of this possible first marriage has not been found, and no children of this marriage have been found, except perhaps Jeanne Elisabeth, listed below, whose birth record has not yet been found. It is possible that the marriage took place in a nearby church, and that the children of this marriage were baptised there. He received First Holy Communion 1693. He and Marie Sibyle Kramer were witness 31 Jan 1701. He was taxed 1722.
4. David Cherdron; he was born 18 May 1669; he was baptized 20 May 1669; (the witnesses were Guillaume Cordier and his wife Madeleine Cloteau) he married Anna Marguerite Spits, daughter of Guillaume Spits and Anna Marie (-----), circa 1705?; he died 27 Jan 1745 at age 75. (the cause of death was fever and dropsy) He was Carpenter. He was Ditch digger. He received First Holy Communion circa 1687. He was taxed 1722.
5. Jeanne Cherdron; she was born 28 Sep 1670; she was baptized 01 Oct 1670; (the witnesses were Anthoine Migeot, and Jeanne Colette, and Elizabeth Vaureux, young girls) she married Jean Migeot, son of Jean Migeot, 25 Oct 1690-17 May 1692; she died before 31 Oct 1703. (Her widower remarried on this date.) She was mentioned in the article 'Aus der pfalzischen Familiengeschichte und Volksfunde', by Minister Stock, where he writes that she married Jean Migeot of Enfenbach, had died in 1703 and was the daughter of Jean Pierre, a third son of Daniel Cherdron. He also writes that this third son, Jean Pierre, also had a son named David, born 1680. No other evidence of a third son of Daniel has been located. She received First Holy Communion circa 1687. (circa 1686 or 1687)
6. Jacob Cherdron; he was born 11 Mar 1672; he was baptized 17 Mar 1672. (the witnesses were Pierre Massin, his wife Adrianne Christine, Jean Bodet the younger, and Catherine Abel)
7. Anne Cherdron; she was born 10 Sep 1675; she was baptized 12 Sep 1675; (the witnesses were Jean Louys and his wife Anne) she married Paul Cordier, son of Paul Cordier and Anne Marie Mayer, 12 Oct 1695; she married Hans Michael Reinberger 20 Mar 1714.
8. Anthoine Cherdron; she was born 30 Dec 1677; she was baptized 01 Jan 1678. (the witnesses were Jean Dalle and his wife Francoise Pignolet) She was a witness 1700.
9. Jean Cherdron; he was born 28 Oct 1679; he was baptized 09 Nov 1679; (the witnesses were Hans Bernet Faulhaber and is wife Marie Olliux. The witnesses listed in the second entry for this baptism were Jean Bernard Faulhaber and his wife Marie Olivier) he died before 13 Sep 1682?.
10. Marie Salome Cherdron; she was born 13 Feb 1681; she was baptized 27 Feb 1681; (the witnesses at the baptism of 'Maria Salommee Cherdron' were Francois Mischroux, Marie Oliux, wife of Hans Bernet Faulhaber, and Salomee Gerard, wife of Frantz Mischroux. The witnesses listed in the second entry for the baptism were Francois Micherous, Marie Oliver, wife of Hantz Bernard Faulhaber, and Salome Gerard, wife of the above listed Francois Micheroux) she married Jost Jung. She received First Holy Communion 08 Apr 1694. ('Salome Cherdron' received first communion on Easter, 1694.)
11. Jean Cherdron; he was born 13 Sep 1682; he was baptized 01 Oct 1682; (the witnesses were Guehannes Culman, and Anne Rosine Schön. The witnesses listed in the second entry for this baptism were Jean Calman and Anne Rosine Schön) he died 25 Dec 1706 at age 24.
12. Judith Cherdron; she was born 23 May 1686; she was baptized 09 Jun 1686. (the witnesses were Paul Simon Mayeur of this town (Otterberg), Marie Menton, widow of Arnoudt Baudouin, and Judith Menton, wife of Jean Hubert Eschev[unreadable])

There were no children of Pierre Cherdron and Marie Magdalleine Menton.