The Wisconsin Kleinsteubers and the Chilean Kleinsteubers all originate from this small area with a common ancestor, Hans Kleinsteuber, born about 1635, and perhaps from Schwarzhausen. The Wisconsin Kleinsteubers previously known ancestor was Johann Jacob Kleinsteuber, born 1731 in Wutha Farnroda. The Chilean Kleinsteubers also have an ancestor named Johann Jacob Kleinsteuber, born in Seebach in 1699, and the 1st cousin of the “other” Johann Jacob Kleinsteuber.
The three images above are a map showing the locations of Wutha-Farnroda and the village of Seebach on it's southern edge, as well as what is believed to be the parish churches of Wutha-Farnroda and of Seebach.
We have 288 Kleinsteuber parish records from this area and these 2 parishes.
The three images above are a map showing the locations of Wutha-Farnroda and the village of Seebach on it's southern edge, as well as what is believed to be the parish churches of Wutha-Farnroda and of Seebach.
We have 288 Kleinsteuber parish records from this area and these 2 parishes.
Photos of Wutha-Farnroda: Click on photos to enlarge
Photos of Seebach: Click on photos to enlarge
Wutha-Farnroda covers an area of 14 sq mi at an elevation of 1,310 ft, and a population of 6,312 people. It is located 24km from Gotha. Seebach covers an area of 2 sq mi and has a population of 2,316 people.
A true German experience would bring you to the Thuringian town of Wutha-Farnroda. And it isn’t just about its buildings, like the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in Farnroda, that’s now a library and tourist office. No, it’s about its cultural events and its incredibly stunning countryside — like over at the Hörselberge, from where you have a great view over the Thuringian Forest. For a minute though, I am going to tell you about its old buildings. I’m just sad to say by the time I wrote this the old castle was gone. It was built in the 13th century, and rebuilt again two centuries later. Too bad the former owners let dryrot destroy its half-timbered construction, and it was torn down back in the late 1990s. However, the Schlossturm (Castle Tower) a.k.a. Wasserburg Farnroda is still there.
Wutha-Farnroda has one of the prettiest church exteriors I’ve seen. The church has this black capped, wide tower Lutheran church. It’s everything you could ask for in a village church.
A true German experience would bring you to the Thuringian town of Wutha-Farnroda. And it isn’t just about its buildings, like the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in Farnroda, that’s now a library and tourist office. No, it’s about its cultural events and its incredibly stunning countryside — like over at the Hörselberge, from where you have a great view over the Thuringian Forest. For a minute though, I am going to tell you about its old buildings. I’m just sad to say by the time I wrote this the old castle was gone. It was built in the 13th century, and rebuilt again two centuries later. Too bad the former owners let dryrot destroy its half-timbered construction, and it was torn down back in the late 1990s. However, the Schlossturm (Castle Tower) a.k.a. Wasserburg Farnroda is still there.
Wutha-Farnroda has one of the prettiest church exteriors I’ve seen. The church has this black capped, wide tower Lutheran church. It’s everything you could ask for in a village church.
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