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Title: Help with 1730 German Baptism
Post by: Jack-a-Lyn on Saturday 26 November 16 07:02 GMT (UK)

Hi Rootchatters,

I have a 1730 German baptism which I have tried to translate to see if it relates to my family, however there are a few words that I need help with.

The first image are the words that come after the father's name.
Going by past documents I think it may be the father's profession and religion.  I thought the first word may have been "Engloherr" (Englishman?) but this doesn't seem right as the surname is German - perhaps he was an English man from German decent? The next two words in brackets I cannot work out.

The second image is the mother's maiden name which I cannot read.  The first word in the brackets looks like it may be "Lutherian''. The third word is the same as the second word in the brackets in the first image.

The third image gives the name of the witness/godparent.  It looks like his first name is Peter but I can't work out his surname.  His profession is a soldier if that may help with the profession of the father.

Thanks for any help in advance.  :)

Jack-a-lyn

Title: Re: Help with 1730 German Baptism
Post by: JustinL on Saturday 26 November 16 13:41 GMT (UK)

Hello,

Taglöhner (Päbstl[iche] Relig[ion]) = day labourer (Catholic)

Day labourer is Tagelöhner in modern German. Päbstliche would normally be spelled Päpstliche. Papst being the Pope.

I can’t be sure of the maiden name either. It would be help to see more, or all, of the text to compare the letters. Your are correct in deciphering Lutherische Religion. In later records, you will see Protestants referred to as evangelisch. The full description being evangelisch-lutherische Religion or Kirche.

Peter’s surname was Strauß.

Justin

Title: Re: Help with 1730 German Baptism
Post by: Jack-a-Lyn on Sunday 27 November 16 07:30 GMT (UK)

Thanks heaps Justin.

Unfortunately I was only sent the said baptism which is only 4 lines in length and nothing else so I don't have other records on the page to compare writing with.

I have attached the record which may help.

Regards

Jack-a-lyn

Title: Re: Help with 1730 German Baptism
Post by: sbny357 on Sunday 27 November 16 09:50 GMT (UK)

For the mother's maiden name, my vote would be for Limpin.

Steve

Title: Re: Help with 1730 German Baptism
Post by: JustinL on Sunday 27 November 16 12:02 GMT (UK)

Steve beat me to it.

I can't say that I have come across the surname before, but it does appear to be Limpin.

Justin

Title: COMPLETED Help with 1730 German Baptism
Post by: Jack-a-Lyn on Tuesday 29 November 16 02:04 GMT (UK)

Thanks Steve and Justin.   ;D