Dominique Raths (2), 1675-1747
Catherine Maus (2), xxxx-1752Dominicus "Dominique" Raths was born circa 1675 in Reichlange (Reichling)(Raichel), Luxembourg he married Catherine Maus in 1703 at Reichlange, Luxembourg.
Catherine Maus, was born in Reichlange (Reichling)(Raichel) Luxembourg she died in 1752.
He died on February 6, 1747 in Reichlange (Reichling)(Raichel) Luxembourg.
He was a godparent of Dominicus Heinen, son of Petrus Heinen and Margaretha. Domincus Heinen was baptized on 10 Mar 1696.
He was also a godparent of Anna Grotz, daughter of Joes and Catharina Grotz. Anna Grotz was baptized on 4 Oct 1712.
Six children of Dominique and Catherine Raths 1. Marie-Elise Raths (3), born 15 Mar 1704, Reichlange, Luxembourg. 2. Catherine Raths (3), born 22 Jun 1708, Reichlange, Luxembourg. 3. Nicolas Raths (3), born 19 Mar 1711, Reichlange, Luxembourg. 4. Henri Raths (3), born 26 Aug 1713 died 24 May 1785. He was wrote his will on 2 Aug 1777. It is conserved at Luxembourg National Archives. He was a life long bachelor. 5. Henri /Jean Raths (3), born 20 Oct 1715 in Reichlange (Reichling)(Raichel) Luxembourg. He wrote his will on July 24, 1784. It is conserved at Luxembourg National Archives. He died on May 13, 1786 in Vichten, Luxembourg.
He was Tonsura et Minores (Ordinatnationes) on May 26, 1741. Admission to the Clergy (ordinationto "minor" orders) He was chaplain (primiisarius) between 1744 and 1748 in Eschdorf, Luxembourg. He was ordained on March 21, 1744 in Trier (Treves). He was chaplain(sacellanus/vicarius approbatus) between 1748 and 1764 in Everlange (Everling), Luxembourg. He was pastor between September 27, 1764 and May in Vichten, Luxembourg.
(The name Henri is given in the family tree presently residing at the original Raths House in Reichling. Whereas Jean is used in resources provided by Valentin Wagner.)
6. Antonius "Antoine" Raths (3), born 8 Jun 1715, died 13 Jun 1792 (lineage) 7. Marguerite Raths (3), born on January 29, 1721 in Reichlange (Reichling) (Raichel) Luxembourg. She was baptized on January 29, 1721 in Reichlange Luxembourg. Godparents were Margarita ________ of Volscheid and Joes Jenuf of Nagen.
She was married on October 10, 1741 in Reichlange Luxembourg to Joannes Nicolaus (Knaaf/Knaff) Knaas a farmer (son of Joannes (Knaaf Knaff)
Joannes Nicolaus (Knaaf/Knaff) Knaas died on January 4, 1779 in Reichlange (Reichling)(Raichel) Luxembourg. He was buried in Ospern, Luxembourg.
1. Maria Catharina Knaff (4), was born on September 2, 1743. She was baptized on September 2, 1743. Godfather = Joes Knaff (grandfather); Godmother = Catharina Raths (grandmother)
She was married to Jean/Joannes Wagener (son of Georgii Wagener and Margaretha Muller) on May 28, 1776. Jean/Joannes Wagener was born about 1745. He died on November 2, 1813. Official witnesses of death were Nicolas Dondelinger and Pierre Erpelding.
1. Ann Margaretha Wagener (5), was baptized on April 6, 1777 in Reichlange (Reichling) (Raichel) Luxembourg. Witnesses were Joes Knaaf of Reichlange and Margaretha Wagner of Salingen. She was born about April 6, 1777 in Reichlange Luxembourg. She was married to Nicolas Dondalinger son of Nicolas Dondalinger (4) and Madelaine Henges (4) about November 1797 in Reichlange Luxembourg. Witnesses were Jean Nicolas Raths, Nicolas Feller, Jean Rollinger and Jean Pierre Raths. 2. Maria Wagener (5), was baptized on November 13, 1778 in Reichlange (Reichling) (Raichel) Luxembourg. Witnesses were Joes Bies of Moesdorf and Maria Knaaf of Reichlange. She was born about November 13, 1778 in Reichlange Luxembourg. 3. Joes Petrus Wagener (5), was baptized on July 5, 1781. Witnesses were Joes Petrus Knaas and Maria Catharina Raths of Reichlange. He was born about July 5, 1781. He died on December 18, 1782 in Reichlange Luxembourg. He was buried in Ospern, Luxembourg. 4. Magdalena Wagener (5), was baptized on February 18, 1784 in Reichlange (Reichling) (Raichel) Luxembourg. Witnesses were Joannes Petrus Knaaf and Magdalena Knaaf of Reichlange. She was born about February 18, 1784 in Reichlange Luxembourg. 5. Joannes Stephanus Wagener (5), was baptized on June 12, 1786 in Reichlange (Reichling) (Raichel) Luxembourg. Witnesses were Stephanus Kultgenen and Catharina Kleer of Reichlange. He was born about June 12, 1786 in Reichlange Luxembourg. He died on May 30, 1815. Official witnesses were Nicolas Dondlinger and Michel Birel. 2. Magdalena Knaff (4), was born on April 3, 1745/6. She was baptized on April 3, 1745/6. Godparents were Dominicus Knaff and Magdalena Heynen. 3. Antonius Knaff (4), was born about February 10, 1749 in Reichlange (Reichling)(Raichel) Luxembourg. He was baptized on February 10, 1849 in Reichlange Luxembourg. Witnesses were Antonius Raths and Elisabeth Groz of Reichlange. He was a procuratoris. He was married to Anna Maria Groos date unknown. 1. Maria Knaff (5), died on March 20, 1791 in Reichlange (Reichling)(Raichel) Luxembourg. 2. Anna Maria Knaff (5), was born on April 14, 1792 in Bettborn (Bieberich) Luxembourg. She was baptized on April 14, 1792 in Bettborn Luxembourg. Godparents were Michael Conradi, farmer of Grosbous, Luxembourg and _________. 4. Maria Knaff (4), was baptized on June 4, 1752 in Reichlange (Reichling)(Raichel) Luxembourg. Witnesses were J. Hennericus Corinardi and Maria Cornet. She was born about June 4, 1752 in Reichlange (Reichling)(Raichel) Luxembourg. 5. Hennericus Knaff (4), was baptized on January 30, 1755. Witnesses were Henericus Tahs of Reichlange and Susanna Raths of Ospern. He was born about January 30, 1755. 6. Joes Nicolaus Knaff (4), was baptized on May 3, 1757 in Reichlange (Reichling)(Raichel) Luxembourg. Witnesses were Petri Raths of Reichlange living in Ospern and Maria Catharina Holtzmacher of Everlange. He was born about May 3, 1757 in Reichlange (Reichling) (Raichel) Luxembourg. Note: the baptismal record as cited shows the parents to be Joes Nicolaus Holtzmacher, alias Knaaf, and Margaretha Raths. 7. Joannes Petrus Knaff (4), was baptized on May 30, 1760 in Reichlange (Reichling) (Raichel) Luxembourg. Witnesses were Petrus _____ and Maria Brausch of Gostingen. He was born about May 30, 1760 in Reichlange Luxembourg. He married Anna Maria Leyder (daughter of Nicolai Leyder and Anna Maria Steiwer) on February 20, 1792 in Ospern, Luxembourg. Witnesses were Joannes Petrus Raths of Ospern, and Nicolaus Erpelding of Ospern, and Petrus Wagner. Anna Maria Leyder died on June 30, 1820. Official witnesses were Jean Peter Knaas and Peter Marx. 1. Jean Knaff (5), was born on December 24, 1806 in Ospern, Luxembourg. Official witnesses to the birth were Nicolas Erpelding and Theodor Nickers. 2. Jean Pierre Knaff (5), was born on July 21, 1808. Official witnesses to the birth were Nicolas Erpelding and Theodor Nickers. 
