Archive for April, 2015

Help Deciphering German Church Records

April 4, 2015

I recently acquired the images below, of records from the church book in Becherbach bei Kirn. Although I’m pretty good with translating German, I am having all kinds of trouble deciphering the old writing. I would love to know what the records say, so if anyone is willing and able to help me transcribe the records I will be grateful. The top record is the most important to me. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide!

1753 Peter Busch Baptism 1750 Daniel Busch Baptism 1748 Anna Catharina Busch Baptism

Military Mentions in Polish Church Records

April 4, 2015

Both of the following records contain the word “miles”, which I understand is the Latin for “soldier” (TopĀ image language is in the record related to Martin Marcinek; BottomĀ image is record #3 for Joannes Szymaszek). As I am not an expert in military recruitment or service in 19th Century Austria-Hungary, I am hoping that someone can help me make sense of what the records say about any possible military service. Any help is much appreciated! Thank you in advance!

1862 Martin Marcinek Marriage 1851 Joannes Szymaszek Marriage