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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Australian Passenger Lists - searching question
« on: Monday 13 July 20 13:57 BST (UK)  »
Hi Peter,

Thank you so much for your helpful suggestions!

I did originally go to that website and I found the person's name listed along with the ship's name and date and some other related information but I was hoping to find a scan of the actual manifest. Honestly, being relatively new to this I had no idea if that was even a realistic expectation. However, another helpful poster linked to the actual manifest scans on the Family Search page - so I was able to see the actual manifest scans after all.

But your post caused me to take another look at the website. And, guess what? I found another person's passage I was looking for (same family)! So perhaps they may have added more information since I last checked? Or maybe I just varied my search a bit? Anyway, your post led me to it.

Plus, it's nice to hear an update from a person who has talked to the staff directly. I certainly understand their current limitations. Fingers crossed, they'll get more records online soon.

So thank you again for your note.
Best regards,
Brinda

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: German Baptism - Help: neat handwriting but in German...
« on: Monday 29 June 20 04:45 BST (UK)  »
Hi Dave,

Thank you for the clarifications - as always, they are very helpful.
And great link too!

Best regards,
Brinda

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: German Baptism - Help: neat handwriting but in German...
« on: Sunday 28 June 20 20:12 BST (UK)  »
Hi Karen - nice to see you and thank you so much for jumping in!

So - as long as your here, in your opinion, do you think it would it be fair to assume the "spinsters" would have their maiden respective names, and the Ehefrau would have her married name? I realize that's more of a common sense question than a German/English question, I suppose I'm just looking for a second option on that point really.

Btw, yes, these people are definitely from the Harz region, so your suggestion would make perfect sense. Hmmm, I think I'll look at some of the other nearby baptismal records - maybe I can confirm with with similar entries... But in the meantime, it seems like a very likely assumption.

As for the region, I've only seen photographs of that area of Germany but the Harz mountains look particularly beautiful and pristine - especially for hiking. [By the way, my two woofers would be incredibly jealous of your woofer's hikes! What a lucky pup - is that him/her in your profile photo? He's beautiful, so regal.]

Well, between you and Dave and Liam, I've made leaps and bounds narrowing these people down. They're still mysterious to me but lot's of new leads to pursue, so we'll see.
I appreciate you chiming in -
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
-Brinda   

ps: This is a bit random, but speaking of the Harz region, any chance you are familiar with a town/village named Hahausen?

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: German Baptism - Help: neat handwriting but in German...
« on: Sunday 28 June 20 16:43 BST (UK)  »
Hi Dave,

A couple points of clarification, only if you have a moment though...

With regard to:
"Unverehlelichte Katharina Meyer, Heimburg i. H(essen)"
- Is the first word, "Unverehlelichte," the word that signifies "spinster?" Therefore, the same would apply to Unverehlelichte Magdalene Sander of Chemnitz - meaning she would be a spinster as well?
- And is the "Heimburg i. H(essen)" referring to her city? Heimburg makes complete sense for the family but the i. H(essen) is more mysterious to me. Do you happen to have an idea of what the i/H means - would it be (roughly) "in Hessen?"

And with regard to:
Home baptism by the retired Priest "Willrich-Hannover mit..." a dimissorial letter from the pastor.
- Am I reading it correctly that the Priest's name is Willrich, and he is from St. Paul's Church of Hannover?
Btw, I ask because I have a suspicion that the "retired priest" maybe related to the family so I'm trying to focus my search accordingly. I'm wondering if the family member/retired pastor received special permission from the current pastor (i.e. Willrich) to officiate. On the first blush, I was reading it as Willrich was the officiating pastor but now I'm reading it as he is the official pastor that's granting special permission for the home baptism. Anyway, I'm getting into the weeds now...   

And as for as "Katl," I recognized immediately that it was merely a typo - even superheroes make typos : ) No worries, there.

Anyway, I realize you're here for the translation and not interpretations but if you have any thoughts about those questions, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Best regards,
Brinda

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: German Baptism - Help: neat handwriting but in German...
« on: Saturday 27 June 20 18:55 BST (UK)  »
Dave!

There is SO much packed in there - and it even confirms information I have about them too!
I think you have super human powers.
And I have a very busy weekend ahead of me...
I'm amazed.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: German Baptism - Help: neat handwriting but in German...
« on: Saturday 27 June 20 17:59 BST (UK)  »
Hi Liam59,

I was really struggling putting a first name, last name and city together. While, I was fairly sure this column was a listing of the "godparents" (so the people are likely relatives and/or very close family friends), I could only make out bits and pieces of it - never a whole name and a city together. Your reading definitely gives me a few new avenues to pursue. And, yes, I agree - I also think that is "Magdelena" - I think the baby has Magdalena in her name too, so more clues to pursue there as well.

Btw, this family is quite the mystery so one these names just could be the piece that starts to put this puzzle together... Fingers crossed.

Thank you for taking the time to take a look, it's very much appreciated! : )

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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Australian Passenger Lists - searching question
« on: Saturday 27 June 20 11:36 BST (UK)  »
Hi Bev,

That's an interesting website - not just for this search but for future reference too.
Thank you so much for posting it!

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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Australian Passenger Lists - searching question
« on: Friday 26 June 20 22:02 BST (UK)  »
John,
So impressed, thank you!

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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Australian Passenger Lists - searching question
« on: Friday 26 June 20 21:47 BST (UK)  »
jonw65,

Wow! That's it - well done! And it's there in big bold "March 1887" letters!
May I ask how you found that? Was it just a simple search? Did you have to scroll through many pages or did you find it right away? Like I said, I'm a bit novice at this game. Fingers crossed, I'll learn from my mistakes and get a little better.
Btw, I could have sworn I checked Family Search but who knows - lack of sleep, my dubious typing skills, or maybe I just omitted it? It's so nice to have a little help.
Oh, and thanks for the tip - downloaded ; )

Thank you so much for the link! I'm legit amazed. 
-Brinda

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