The Joder families who fled religious persecution in Switzerland in 1709 by way of the Alsace and came to Oggersheim [in Germany?] were: Jost Joder, born 15 January 1655 at Steffisburg in Switzerland, married to Barbara Rupp on 9 January 1685; and Christian Joder, born on 10 May 1657 at Steffisburg, married to Barbara Gerber. Oggersheim counted 249 inhabitants at that time (chronicle from Karl Kreuter) and still had towers and gates, city walls, and a city moat. The family of Jost Joderand Barbara Rupp emigrated with their children to America in 1718.
Hij is getrouwd met Barbara Rupp.
Ze zijn in de kerk getrouwd op 9 januari 1685, hij was toen 29 jaar oud.Bron 1