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Baptism: Heinrich Ludewig Meier, Linse, 1 December 1765 (godfather Franz Brand)

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Transcription (German)

Linse am 1. Dec. Jo. Georg Meier u. Dor. Marlene Brükken einen Sohn. Gevattern: 1) Franz Brand, [...]. Nom: Heinrich Ludewig.

Translation (English)

Linse, 1 December [1765]. Jo. Georg Meier and Dorothea Marlene Brükken [had] a son [baptized]. Godparents: 1) Franz Brand; [the others not recorded]. Name: Heinrich Ludewig.

Notes

  • Franz Brand, Halbmeier at Linse, the probable father of Christoph Brand, as sponsor in 1765.
  • Grade: Stated (draft read).

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