Ottenbach ZH - death - 1741 - Sidler - Jakob

Kent Gardiner

Second to last document. I had this document translated but would like your expert opinion to make sure how Jakob died.

https://www.gatheringgardiners.com/2019/12/jakob-sidler-1665-1741.html

WSeelentag

Starb an einem Stich von einem Meßer in Fahl(?) empfangen.

Died from a stab with a knife received in Fahl(?).

I am not sure about Fahl: from the context I expect a place name - but the only Fahl I can find is in (catholic) Appenzell-Innerrhoden: why would he be there?

As discussed before: "alt Seckelmeister" = retired Seckelmeister (treasurer).

Kent Gardiner

https://community.familysearch.org/en/profile/WSeelentag Good to know. I'm glad the other translator was correct. I guess Fahl will forever be a mystery. Thanks!!