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Note: occupation: master shepherd in Reichensachsewhen sponsoring his grandson, 1855.
residence: Reichensachsen #36
principal given name: Henrich/Henrich
Born/Christened: Reformed churchbooks of Reichensachsen, Hesse, Germany, Baptisms 1791-1814, p. 54: 11 August 1799 Johann Henrich, son of the shepherd Johann Peter Vaupel and his wife Anne Elisabeth nee Kaufmann, was born on the 9th of this month, at 10 o'clock in the morning. Godfather: Johann Henrich Gondermann from Sontra, citizen and wagoneer at that place. Research done 2008 by Uwe Porten, Bingen, Germany for Larry S. Pierce. [Suntra is due south of Reychensasse on the 1660 map of Hesse].
Married: Reformed churchbooks of Reichensachsen, Hesse, Germany, Marriages 1815-1830, p. 9, entry 1: 16 Feb 1822 Heinrich Vaupel, master shepherd at this place, legitimate son of the late master shepherd Peter Vaupel and his surviving widow Anna Elisabeth nee Kaufmann, to Anna Christine, surviving legitimate daughter of the daylaborer Johannes Krug, who died at Langenhain, and his late wife Dorothea Marie nee Sandrock. Living at this place. Research done 2008 by Uwe Porten, Bingen, Germany for Larry S. Pierce. [Zum Langenhain [or just "Langerhain"] is just east of Reychensasse [Reichensachsen] on the 1660 map of Hessen directly south of Eschweghe.]
13 Jan 1855: he sponsored his grandson, Heinrich Vaupel, son of Wilhelm Vaupel and Lena Külmar; Reformed churchbooks of Reichensachsen, Hesse, Germany, births 1830-1867, p.150; sponsor: Henrich Vaupel, master shepherd, the child's grandfather
Died/Buried: Reformed churchbooks of Reichensachsen, Hesse, Germany, Deaths 1830-1882, p. 119: No. 1097; residence: At this place, #36; name: Heinrich Vaupel, (Peter's son), shepherd, widower of Anna Christina nee Krug; born: at this place on August 9, 1799; died 1861 March 15, 1 o'clock in the afternoon: buried March 18, at noon. Research done 2008 by Uwe Porten, Bingen, Germany for Larry S. Pierce.
from: Lectures to Farmers on Agricultural Chemistry by Alexander Petzholdt 1846, p. 544
On large sheep farms it is necessary to have a master-shepherd to overlook the whole ; he usually receives a part of the produce, and is considered responsible for the success of the whole concern.
He has under him shepherds to look after the suckling ewes, a shepherd for the wethers, one for the vear-olds, and another for the lambs - the last is usually a boy. The shepherd's occupation is in some respects a kind of trade, but it is often hereditary. The children of shepherds acquire from their youth a certain affection for sheep, and a peculiar tact in overlooking them ; they become early and practically accustomed to the shepherd's life, often, indeed, so far as to unfit them for all other occupations. A good shepherd of this kind is certainly preferable to one who takes up the occupation at a later period of his life, and has to acquire tbe tact of watching sheep. The only thing to be regretted is, that certain prejudices and superstitions become inherited from father to son, and can scarcely be eradicated by the most palpable demonstration. Frequently there reigns among them a certain esprit de corps which induces them to combine for the purpose of deceiving and injuring their masters. A man possessing the qualities of an intelligent master-shepherd, but free from these prejudices and this party spirit, is a most valuable acquisition, especially where the cultivator cannot exercise a minute inspection over his sheep fold, and direct his shepherds in the minute details of their duty.
In some countries the master-shepherds are so corrupted that it becomes necessary to select young persons of good character, and either train them up one's-self to the employment, or apprentice them in a well conducted establishment in some other country. It is much to be wished that the schools of shepherds, so long wanted, and so often proposed, were actually established and organized. As shepherds have, from the earliest times, possessed the confidence of the people for treating the diseases of animals and even of men, and as they make use of various superstitious remedies, and even perform operations, this confidence might be turned to account by furnishing the pupils with some instruction in the veterinary art. They might then to a certain extent follow the occupation of a veterinary surgeon, which can never, except in certain countries, furnish full employment for any one.
At the present day, the inconvenience of allowing the head-shepherd, as well ae the other servants,
to keep sheep in the flock on their own account, is generally admitted. When such a practice was permitted, it was perfectly natural that the sheep belonging to the shepherd should be always the best, his lambs the finest, and that all the animals that died were not his but the master's: all control, in short, was impossible. The custom was, however, not easily abolished, because all qualified shepherds insisted on its preservation, and it was consequently difficult to obtain one on any other terms. It was finally prohibited by law in the Prussian and several other States any proprietor, who should establish or perpetuate the practice being made liable to heavy penalties. The shepherds were therefore obliged to submit, and accept other conditions.
It was then determined what proportion they should receive of the total produce of the flock, a portion which they were consequently obliged to purchase without having sheep especially belonging to them. They were also obliged to bear their part of the accessory expenses, and a certain quantity of hay was appointed to be supplied to the flock without payment. Everything- beyond this, such as salt, grain, etc., as well as all incidental expenses, were to be borne in common, so that the shepherd paid his proportion of them. This arrangement binds the interest of the proprietor to that of the shepherd ; it amalgamates these two interests as it were, and prevents fraud, or at least throws obstacles in its way. It however occasions eome difficulties in the appointment or dismissal of the shepherd, particularly when the establishment is considerable, and has for its objects the increase and improvement of the breed ; for in either case a valuation will be necessary, and the shepherd who leaves has a right to claim his part in the increased value of the stock, since he has contributed to the expenses by which this increase has been produced. Some persons allow the shepherd a certain portion of the produce, without obliging him to purchase part of the stock, sometimes even without requiring htm to pay hi» portion of the incidental expenses.
If the proprietor be willing to exercise a very careful superintendence over his sheep fold, and
in some measure to take upon himself the office of director, or if he employ a clever assistant, be
may engage men at fixed wages, and feed them or allow them a certain quantity of provision for
their maintenance, In order to interest them in the success of the sheep-husbandry, it is a good plan.
From The Circle of Mountains: A Basque Shepherding Community By Sandra Ott: the master shepherd has other shepherds under him, and is responsible for making the cheese.
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