Johann, Sophie, Katharine and Margaretha were placed in the family of Peter Lauxen and Gertrud of Villa Beauweiler because of the extensive connections among the baptismal sponsors of their children, especially Johann’s children. One of the baptismal sponsors for Johann’s children was Nikolaus Stein of Landkern who would be Johann’s stepfather assuming this family arrangement is correct.

This family lived in Landkern, in Villa Beauweiler, where Peter was a hofmann, or overseer of the estate. Peter may have been related to Maria Lauxen, the wife of Nikolaus Heucher of Villa Beauweiler.

Johann Stein was Nikolaus’ father.