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Translation of German / Fraktur Church Book Headings on Matricula

January 15, 2024

Monat und Tag
Der Geburt
Der Taurfe
Day and month
Of Birth
Of Baptism
Geburtsort des TauflingsBirthplace of the baptized child
Haus No.House Number
Namen des Tauflings Name of the baptized
Religion – katholisch / akatholischReligion – Catholic / Non-Catholic
Geschlecht – Knaben / Mädchen Gender – Male / female
Ehelich / UnehelichLegitimate / illegitimate
Name, Zuname und Stand des VatersName, Surname and Status* of Father
Name, Familienname des MutterName and Maiden Name of Mother
Paten – Name und Zuname / StandGodparents – Name and Surname / Status*
Die beistehende HebammeThe attending midwife
Unterschrift des taufenden PriestersSignature of the baptizing priest
* The term “Stand / Status” was used in terms of land ownership or occupation
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