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Baptism (godparent only): Ernst Heinrich, son of Hans Hindrich Eick [?] of Linse, 17 June 1729; Franz Brand's wife a godmother

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Transcription (original language)

[d. 17. Jun.] Hans Hindrich Eick [?] zu Linse einen Sohn, welcher 3 Tage nach der Copulation zur Welt kam. Gevattern sind: Christoph Schaper [?], Christian Eickhoff und Franz Brand's Frau, alle aus Linse. Nomen: Ernst Heinrich.

Translation (English)

[17 June 1729.] Hans Hindrich Eick [?] at Linse, a son, who was born three days after the wedding. Sponsors: Christoph Schaper [?], Christian Eickhoff and Franz Brand's wife, all of Linse. Name: Ernst Heinrich.

Notes

Clear hand. PROBABLE that the godmother is Ilse Margaretha Knüll, Franz Brand's first wife (died 11 March 1731), George's 3x great-grandmother's predecessor in the household (Christoph's mother was probably Franz's second wife, F291). Grade: STATED.