Mattheis Riegell/Riehell was born around 1602 - 1612 in Munster Emmel, Amt Wittlich, Germany. Mattheis's parents are not yet known. Mattheis died January 17, 1672. (NOTE: The Riegell name was probably spelled 'Riehell' in earlier years in Germany. It has taken many changes over the years. The name 'Riegell' or 'Riegel' is passed down in the descendants of my family branch.

Maria (Werner) Riegell/Riehell was born around 1615 and died December 28, 1672. Her father was Jost Werner (no information is known about Jost Werner).

Mattheis and Maria were married around 1632. They were parents to seven known children:

1. Anna (Riehell) Riegell
b: 1633
d: Aft. 1672
m. Johannes Sieger
b: 1625
m: 1656 in Germany
Known children of Anna and Johannes include:
1a. Johann Dietrich Sieger b: 1656 d. Unknown m. Unknown
1b. Anna Catharine Sieger b: 1658 d. Unknown m. Unknown
1c. Elisabeth Catharina Sieger b: 1663 d. Unknown m. Unknown
1d. Hans Wilhelm Sieger b: 1666 d. Unknown m. Unknown
1e. Johann Michel Sieger b: Nov 17, 1672 d. Unknown m. Unknown

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2. Jost (Riehell) Riegell
b: 1635
d. Unknown
m. Maria Elisabeth Honen
b: Jun 1642
m: Jan 02, 1662 in Bechenbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Known children of Jost and Maria include:
2a. Johannes Cornelius Riegel b: Sep 29, 1674 d: 1750 m. Anna Gertruitha d: 1760
2b. Anna Elisabeth Riegell b: Apr 1664 d. Unknown m. Unknown
2c. Hans Henrich Riegell b: Apr 1669 d. Unknown m. Engela Catarina Buch m: Jan 24, 1696
2d. Maria Elisabetha Riegell b: 1671 d. Unknown m. Unknown
2e. Sabina Catharina Riegell b: Dec 22, 1676 d. Unknown m. Unknown
2f. Johann Wilhelm Riegell b: Sep 03, 1679 d: Jul 23, 1693 m. Unknown
2g. Johann Daniel Riegell b: Jul 28, 1682 d. Unknown m. Unknown
2h. Johann Peter Riegell b: Aug 1685 d: Jul 23, 1693 m. Unknown
2i. Anna Margaretha Riegell b: Dec 1687 d. Unknown m. Unknown

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3. Michell (Riehell) Riegell
b: 1636
d: May 26, 1676
m. Catrina Biber
m: Jan 02, 1662

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4. Hans Henrich (Riehell) Riegell
b: 1646
d. Unknown
m. Susanna Birhans
b: ca 1645
m: Jan 09, 1666 in Rheinaland-Pfalz, Germany
Known children of Hans and Susanna include:
4a. Eva Martha Riegell b: Nov 30, 1666 d: Feb 23, 1668 m. Unknown
4b. Hans Michel Riegell b: Mar 16, 1668 d. Unknown m. Unknown
4c. Hans Jacob Riegell b: 1670 d. Unknown m1. Maria Barbara Algert m2. Anna Elisabetha Adami m3. Anna Margetha Bartz
4d. Maria Margaretha Riegell b: Dec 07, 1671 d. Unknown m. Unknown
4e. Johanet Elisabeta Riegell b: 1673 d. Unknown m. Unknown
4f. Maria Appollonia Riegell b: Jun 29, 1675 d: 1675 m. Unknown
4g. Elisabetha Catharina Riegell b: Jan 26, 1676 d. Unknown m. Unknown
4h. Anna Barbara Riegell b: Aug 21, 1680 d. Unknown m. Unknown

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5. Maria Elisabetha (Riehell) Riegell
b: 1649
d. Unknown
m. Unknown

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6. Niclos (Riehell) Riegell
b: 1654
d: Feb 29, 1688
m. Anna Hausters
m: Jan 20, 1679 in Rheinaland-Pfalz, Germany
Known children of Niclos and Anna include:
6a. Johann Jacob Riegel b: Dec 01, 1680 d. Unknown m. Unknown
6b. Johann Henrich Riegel b: Nov 16, 1682 d. Unknown m1. Anna Elisabetha Scheerer m2. Anna Catherina Scheerer m3. Maria Margaetha Klein
6c. Johann Matteis Riegel b: Nov 30, 1685 d. Unknown m. Unknown

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7. Elisabetha Cathrina (Riehell) Riegell
b. Unknown
d. Unknown
m. Uknown

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SPECIAL NOTES Stefan Riegel, a decendant of Mattheiss Riegel, has done extensive research on the Riegel family and deserves a huge amount of credit for his efforts. Stefan's homepage is a must for any Riegel researher: http://members.aol.com/stefriegel/riegel.html

SPECIAL NOTES More information about our Riegel family can be found in: Riegell to Riggle a genealogy 1390-1995 by Carl Robert Riegel and James Earl Reigle Penobscot Press; first printing May 1996 This book has served as a source for much of the Riegel information that I have. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of this book let me know and I will forward Carl's address to you.