the baptismal record of his son, Peter Francis, on 12 June 1806
it appears that Mathias' middle initial may have been "P". He probably was named
after his godfather Mathias Moeh, which was the tradition at that time.

In the year of our Lord, One thousand seven hundred sixty four, day in truth the 20th,
that on the 5th of May, I, Martin Resch, pastor of Eulera Parish, today do later solemnly
establish in Busenberg the baptism of infant born legitimately to JOANNE KÖHLER and
OTTILIA SCHLICK married and citizens of Busenberg, so named and established as MATHIAS.
Godfather is MATHIAS MOEH, citizen in Busenberg, Godmother BARBARA HARICRIN (?) of
Busenberg.

Signature of JOHANNES KÖHLER, Father

Signature of MATHIAS MOEH, Godfather

The records during the time period for his marriage to Barbara Keller are missing. The
marriage can be establishedby the baptismal records found for seven children which all
state that they were married in the Catholic faith and both citizens of Busenberg. His
wife, Barbara Keller's, death record states she was the wife of Mathias Köhler, and
Mathias' death record states he was the widower of deceased Barbara Keller. As Barbara and
Mathias were both born in Busenberg, it is likely that this is where the marriage took
place. Six of their seven children were christened in Busenberg.

Mathias died at age 81 and was buried on 9 December 1845 at the Catholic church
cemetery in Busenberg:

In the year of our Lord, One thousand eight hundred forty five on the 7th day of
December died and Last Sworn Rites provided at death for MATHIAS KÖHLER, farmer in
Busenberg, widower of deceased BARBARA KELLER, age one