C17th/18th Hunter / Jägermeister

[mike1979]

Hi All
I've recently uncovered ancestors in Germany whose occupation was 'hunter' or 'Jägermeister'.  The father and son (Philipp and Johannes Schilling) were engaged by the Counts of Nassau-Hadamar in this capacity.
They lived in the small towns of Hublingen and Oberrod between 1645 and 1743.
I'd be interested to learn more about the lives of people with this profession at this time and wonder if anybody has any knowledge of this or can suggest some resources.
Many thanks
M

[KGarrad]

The name when literally translated means "master of hunters."

It is a title for a high-ranking official in charge of matters related to hunting. The term Jägermeister has existed as a job title for many centuries.

Maybe the Anglo-German Family History Society (www.agfhs.orh) can help?

[mike1979]

Thanks KGarrad
I've just received a copy of the original death record from 1737.  It actually reads 'oberjager'.  I'm not sure if oberjager and Jaegermeister are synonymous?
Thanks for the afghan link also.
M

[aghadowey]

This gives definition of Oberjäger as coporal but not sure if it would apply 17th century-
http://www.dict.cc/german-english/Oberj%C3%A4ger+%5BUnteroffizier+der+J%C3%A4gertruppe%5D.html