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Baptism — Johann Heinrich Wirth, Oberstenfeld, born 2, baptized 3 October 1728

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Transcription (German, as read)

Margin "nat. d. 2. oct., ren. d. 3. [oct.]" (the baptism figure faint) | "Heinrich Wirth, et Rosina Catharina, geb. Unkrauf, cop. 1. Aug. 1713" | "Joh: Henrich" | sponsors (small cursive, not reliable): "Jfr./Frau [?] Magdalena Elisabeth [?], Frau Maria Elisabeth [?] Schreiber(?), Frau Sophia Benigna [?] Mönsing(?), Hr. Johannes Lädel(?), Amtmann, Frau Magdalena [?] of Böckingshof(?)"

English translation

Johann Heinrich, son of Heinrich Wirth and his wife Rosina Catharina, born Unkrauf (married 1 August 1713), was born on 2 October and baptized on 3 October 1728 at Oberstenfeld.

Notes. An earlier screen reading took the father for "Heinrich Wolff" (withdrawn). A Lorenz Wirth with Catharina Margaretha (1729, right page) is another father. Grade: PROVEN;