Mary Ann (Anna Maria) Haffner (Heffner) was the first wife of Henry Switzer. They were married Aug. 31, 1821. The couple were baptised as adults on Aug. 30, 1822. The names listed on their baptismal entries at the Salem Lutheran and Reformed Church, Seawright Springs, Augusta Co. VA. were Henrich and Anna Maria Schweitzer. Their children were listed various places as Swisher.

Henry remarried after the death of Mary, and was killed on his front porch during the 2nd Battle of Bull Run.

 Henry Switzer was listed as a laborer in the 1850 census for Augusta Co. VA, and is reported to have worked for a slave holder. Henry was living in Rockingham Co. in 1860, when his kitchen and household furniture were considered to be worth only $5.00.

  Children

Johannes (John Henry / Heffner) b. June 1, 1822,  Daniel b. Jan.22, 1824,  Jacob Henry b. Nov.26, 1826,  Andreas (Andrew) b. Oct. 13, 1828, Sara Margaret b.June 27, 1830, Anna Frances b.Nov.6,1831

Henry and Mary Ann Switzer's house in Augusta Co. VA