Seeking name of first wife of Godfrey Ratz, born 4-22-1743,Possibly in Germany, immigrated 1751 and Married about 1769, per a number of Genealogies, to an unknown woman... Later married Maria Margaretha Elizabetha Schweissguth, in perhaps Philadelphia Co., or York Co., Pa.,or N.C., about 1780 ... need date and location. Many genealogies state that he was married only once, to Miss Schweissguth,in 1769, and I have been ridiculed and "poophooed",by more learned persons than myself, about my contention that there may have been an earlier marriage. BUT, no one has been able to come up with a marriage record for the Marriage of Gotfried Ratz and Miss Schweissguth. I would think that a couple as influential as Mr Ratz, and Miss Schweisguth, would leave a marriage record, since they both were apparently devout churchgoers. I would also think, that these naysayers would be able to back up their ridicule with a marriage document, or church record of such a marriage. Is there anyone out there who has a marriage record for this couple, or a marriage record for Godfried/Godfrey Ratz to someone else? Any help appreciated... Dick Carter [email protected]