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Return of a death — George Wesemann, grocer, 57, died 21 January 1896, 2515 Tulip Street
Transcript
Uncertain readings are marked [?] or set in brackets; words that could not be read are marked as such. Each transcript is shown as written, with its transcriber’s notes.
The record
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Transcription (as read)
Physician's certificate: "George Wesemann [first letter doubtful]. White. Male. 57 years. Married. Date of Death Jan. 21. 1896. Cause: Lobar Pneumonia (Right Side), L. L. Adams [doubtful] M.D. Residence [struck through: 2335 N. 13th St]."
Undertaker's certificate: occupation "Grocer"; place of birth "Germany"; ward 31; "2515 Tulip St"; "Date of Burial Jan 24 - 96"; "Ger. Lutheran Cemetery"; undertaker Henry Seker [doubtful], 2009 E. Susquehanna Av.
Notes
Chapter 4 had the death date from indexes only; the return is now read. The undertaker at E. Susquehanna Avenue is probably the firm that buried Caroline Hippel in 1905 (F164). Grade: STATED; PROVEN as George of Chapter 4 (date, age, trade, address and the probate, F160).