Family Wichser of Schwanden
Canton Glarus, Switzerland
Extracts of the genealogical books at Landesarchiv
Glarus 1962
Family Wichser
Authentic old family of canton of Glarus, in the villages Alarus, Schwanden, Betschwanden, Ruti, and Linthal, first named in years 1347, 1372, and 1394. In the reformation all lines turned to the Protestant Church. Many Wichsers served in the 16th century French military service. In 1596 Ludwig Wichser was nobled by the French King - he was Colonel.
In black silver sloping chevron with four red steps. Crest: silver swan's neck, after seal of Captain Peter Wichser, 1559, in the Bibliotheque Nationale at Paris, France.
Number 11 - Hans Jacob Wichser
