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Page 57/286 - 1776

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Christine [surname uncertain], illegitimate daughter of the widow [of] Christoph [surname uncertain]... [this middle section is genuinely garbled to me — see below]... Jost Heinemeier, of Halle, who has since emigrated to America, was named as the father. Born 5 March at 2 o'clock in the morning. Godparents were: 1) Christoph Wasmann; 2) [Christoph] Ohm, of Börry, a relation; 3) Johann Erhard Dempewulf; 4) Johanne Dorothee Eickhoff; 5) Heinriette Schrader; 6) Antonette Falken. Named Johanne Marie Heinriette.