BAILLARD, Jeanne Madeleine (Baillod)

Abt 1681 - 1751  (~ 70 years)

• Name	BAILLARD, Jeanne Madeleine (Baillod)
  Born	Abt 1681	Le Locle, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
  Gender	Female
  Died	1751
  Person ID	I10176	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	16 Sep 2023

  
  

  Father	BAILLARD, Noble Claude,   d. 1713
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	ROSSELET, J. Marie
  Relationship	natural
  Married	1671
  Family ID	F4526	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	JEANNERET, David,   b. 1681, Le Locle, Neuchâtel, Switzerland ,   d. 1726  (Age 45 years)
  Married	Nov 1705	Neuchâtel, Switzerland
  Children	1. JEANNERET, David Francois,   b. 2 Aug 1696, Maison de Prusse, Travers, Val-de-Travers, Neuchâtel, Suisse ,   d. 14 Apr 1763, Travers, Neuchâtel, Switzerland  (Age 66 years)  [natural]   2. JEANNERET, Jeanne Marie,   b. Abt 1703,   d. Yes, date unknown  [natural]   3. JEANNERET, Rose Marie,   b. Abt 1707,   d. Yes, date unknown  [natural]   4. JEANNERET, Jean Frederic,   b. Abt 1714, Travers, Neuchâtel, Switzerland ,   d. Bef 1782, London, England  (Age ~ 67 years)  [natural]   5. JEANNERET, Jeanne Madelaine,   b. Abt 1716,   d. Yes, date unknown  [natural]   6. JEANNERET, Claudius Jonas,   b. Abt 1719, Travers, Neuchâtel, Switzerland ,   d. Aft 1782  (Age ~ 64 years)  [natural]   7. JEANNERET, Jacob Henry,   b. Abt 1723,   d. 1782, London, England  (Age ~ 59 years)  [natural]   8. JEANNERET, Abraham Francois,   b. 1730, Travers, Neuchâtel, Switzerland ,   d. Bef 1782  (Age < 51 years)  [natural]   9. JEANNERET, Pierre Daniel,   b. Travers, Neuchâtel, Switzerland ,   d. Bef 1782  [natural]
  Last Modified	16 Sep 2023
  Family ID	F1180	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Jean Madeleine moved from Le Locle to Neuchatel after her husband’s death in 1726. Extracted from www.baillod.net Historically, there have probably been less than 5000 people that ever had the name Baillod. Family names first came into use in Switzerland around 1100, and according to the Armoreal Neuchatelois, the earliest references to the Baillod name occur in the 1300s at Travers in Neuchatel, so Travers is probably where the name actually originated. There are a few variations of the name Baillod, which can be seen in Neuchatel historical documents and directories, including Baillod, Baillot (archaic), Baillods and Baillodz (archaic). Further research into these names reveals that there were actually two distinct groups of Baillod families. The Gorgier family used the spelling Baillod / Baillot, while another significant group, centered around Couvet, Bole and Motiers, used the spellings Baillods / Baillodz. Today, the Baillods family is much smaller than the Baillod family, but has an extensive genealogy showing no historical overlap with the Baillod/Baillot family. Interestingly, the Baillod family history given in the Armoreal Neuchatelois appears to be based exclusively on the Baillods family and shows significant overlap with the Baillods family genealogy, while no members of the larger Baillod family of Gorgier are mentioned. Accurate genealogies for both the Baillod and Baillods families have been constructed back to about 1600, with anecdotal and folklore data extending back to about 1400. Both families claim to descend from the legendary Jacques Baillod (or Baillodz, depending on which family you belong to), who was knighted for singlehandedly defeating the army of Jacques de Savoie, the Count of Romont (1440-1486) at the Bridge of Thielle in 1476. Baillod was knighted for this deed and received a medal with the Latin inscription "Vires agminis unus habet," which translates as "One has the strength of an army." Click here for an account of this feat. It is probable that both the Baillod and Baillods families share a common origin, but it is not possible to trace through known records. The original meaning of the surname Baillod remains shrouded in mystery, but several possible linguistic origins can be inferred from this explanation. Neuchatel didn't join the Swiss Confederation until 1815 and was an independent state prior to that time. As such, most Baillods in the 19th century would have considered themselves "Neuchatelois" rather than Swiss or French. The area of Neuchatel where the Baillod family originated is known as "La Beroche" and is known for its farming and for its watch & jewelry making. Many Baillod family members consequently, became watchmakers and some became quite famous for their fine time pieces. Jacques Baillodz - 1476 Jacques Baillodz is the common ancestor of all Baillods.   A  legendary figure, he is the trunk of our tree.   He distinguished himself by exemplary courage at the bridge Thielle in 1476. Here is the story of his feats of arms: "In March 1476, after his defeat at Grandson, the Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold, gathered again a formidable army, marched into Switzerland by Orb, marched Murten, Bern and Fribourg. He gave the command of his army Count Romont which started off with the vanguard and stopped Estavayer he began to wage war against the Swiss. After gathering all his soldiers, he went through by Cudrefin marsh and the valley of the Crush. He caught suddenly the village of Anet. At the first signal that the Confederate sentries were placed to guard the country people of both sexes appeared full of enthusiasm, bearing all kinds of weapons. The people of Neuchatel Neuveville and ran to the aid of their neighbors. Already a considerable number of Savoyards would make their way over the bridge Thielle remained helpless when Jacques Baillod, Banneret of Neuchatel, a tall man, ran alone in front of the enemy. Armament, armed with a battle ax and protected by his shield, he rushed at the enemy shouting: "To me, children of the Shire!". Jacques Baillod  successfully defended the passage of the bridge Thielle cons Count Romont, ax throw terror into the ranks of the Savoyards and brought death toanyone who was affected.  After a long struggle and superhuman efforts, our hero, as did Horatius on the bridge Sublicius in Rome, managed to rout the crowd of warriors, well armed, had rushed like mad on this courageous Neuchatel. Seeing this, the Earl of Romont, part of his company had experienced a major failure at Anet, where women fought heroically, retraced his steps, too low, he said, to resist such men he joined the main army of the Duke of Burgundy and went to chop before Morat. "