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BAPTISM: Johann Heinrich, son of Joh. [surname unresolved; index Westermann]
Transcript and translation
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The record
Transcript carried from the Chapter 2 entries list (Wesemann_Origins_Ch2_Entries, now archived). Readings are as recorded there; not re-read on the image for this file.
Transcription (original language)
d\. 18 Dec. Morgens zwischen 3 und 4 Uhr ist Joh: Westermanns Frau mit einem jungen Sohne entbunden, d. 19t getauft. Gevattern waren Anna Maria Seebodin, Conrad Albrecht, und Henrich Albrecht ... genannt Johann Henrich.
Translation (English)
On 18 Dec 1742 the wife of Joh. [surname] gave birth to a son, baptized the next day. Godparents: Anna Maria Seebodin(?), Conrad Albrecht, Henrich Albrecht. Named Johann Heinrich.
Notes
- READ 5 Oct 2026: reads Westermanns. Not the miller. Probably the 1770 Westermann/Sander groom (D38).
Conventions
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