Mortality for 1 June 1897 in Baltimore, Maryland

My last post demonstrated the value in German-language newspapers by showing a death notice. This week illustrates how some newspapers would also post a listing of deaths that had occurred over several days. 

It is important to first decipher the Fraktur print and then translate it from German to English as shown below. I enlarged the image, so that I could determine each letter and then used Google Translate to translate it from German to English.

 “Todesfälle,” Der Deutsche Correspondent (Baltimore, Maryland), 1 June 1897, p. 2, col. 3; microfilm NP 2267, Central Library, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, Maryland.

Todesfälle

Am 30. Mai Minnie Edlinger, 66 Jahre

alt.

Am 30. Mai Latimer Hoffmann.

Am 29. Mai William Lewis Eckhardt.

Am 29. Mai Joseph [Elinoft?], 84 Jahre alt.

Am 29. Mai Joseph [Kess?].

Am 29. Mai Edward [L?]insenmeyer, 70

Jahre alt.

Am 29. Mai Dr. Samuel Wolf, 48 Jahre

Alt.

Am 27. Mai Elisabeth Wolf, 52 Jahre alt.

Mortality

On May 30, Minnie Edlinger, 66 years

old.

On May 30, Latimer Hoffmann.

On May 29, William Lewis Eckhardt.

On May 29, Joseph [Elinoft?], 84 years old.

On May 29, Joseph [Kess?].

On May 29 Edward [L?]insenmeyer, 70

years old.

On May 29, Dr. Samuel Wolf, 48 years

old.

On May 27, Elisabeth Wolf, 52 years old.

Debra A. Hoffman, "Mortality for 1 June 1897," Ancestral Leaves, posted 4 May 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]

Death Notice of Joseph Casper Miller

German-language newspapers can provide valuable genealogical information, such as this death notice for Joseph Casper Miller:

“Es starb [Joseph Casper Miller],” Der Deutsche Correspondent (Baltimore, Maryland), 3 June 1897, p. 2, col. 3; microfilm NP 2267, Central Library, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, Maryland.

Es starb

Plötzlich am 1. Juni 1897 am Schlagfluss Joseph

Casper Miller im 25. Jahre seines Lebens.

Die Beerdigung findet heute, den 3. Juni,

Morgens [19?] Uhr, von seiner letzten Wohnung, Kr.

19, Süd-Arlington-Avenue, aus und dann nach der

vierzehn heiligen Rothhelfer-Kirche statt, wo ein

Todtenamt für das Heil seiner Seele celebrirt wird.

It died

Suddenly, on June 1st, 1897 of apoplexy Joseph

Casper Miller in the 25th year of his life.

The funeral will be held today, June 3rd,

in the morning 9 o’ clock, from his last residence, No.

19 South Arlington Avenue, and then to the

Fourteen Holy Martyrs Church, where a

requiem mass will be celebrated for the health of his soul.

[Thanks to Susannah Brooks for her assistance in this translation.]


Debra A. Hoffman, "Death Notice of Joseph Casper Miller," Ancestral Leaves, posted 26 April 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]

53rd Annual OGS Conference in Sandusky, Ohio

If you are a German researcher looking for an educational opportunity, consider attending the 53rd Annual OGS Conference. It will be held this year from Wednesday, April 30th through Saturday, May 3rd.

On Thursday, Warren Bittner is conducting a workshop entitled "Introduction to German Church Books." Warren will cover the basics of German church books providing examples, including the common vocabulary terms.

On Friday and Saturday, there are Ethnic tracks that contain lectures that cover a variety of topics, such as Polish records, Czech roots and Jewish genealogy.

With its African-themed venue, it looks like an exciting and educational adventure. For more details, see www.genex2014.org.


Debra A. Hoffman, "53rd Annual OGS Conference in Sandusky, Ohio," Ancestral Leaves, posted 4 April 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]

Have you experienced genealogy serendipity?

Do you have those "close encounters" with your ancestors. Every once in a while I feel the nudge and have an experience that convinces me they are pushing me to continue researching their lives and telling their stories!

This week as I was volunteering at the Columbia Family History Center, a man came in looking to talk with me about his German ancestors. We quickly realized that we descend from the same couple...my 6th great-grandparents, Jacob Demaree and Magdalene Terras.

I had a breakthrough on this family in January 2013 when I was attending the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. I conducted research at the Family History Library in their microfilmed German church records and found records for my Braun family back to about 1750. What a great week!

I can see after this week's encounter; however, I need to get to work again. They are not satisfied with my slow progress and want me to continue where I left off!

Sophia Braun (my 4th great-grandmother and a descendant of Jacob and Magdalene Demaree) is shown in the colorized photo above. I shared it with Maureen Taylor today, who indicated it was probably made from two daguerrotypes. So, if anyone out there sees this and has those in their possession, please contact me. I would love to see the originals.


Debra A. Hoffman, "Have You Experienced Genealogy Serendipity," Ancestral Leaves, posted14March 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]

Digitization of "Der Deutsche Correspondent"

Newspapers are important for providing genealogical information and historical context for family research. Marylanders with German heritage will soon have access to an invaluable resource with the digitization of the German-language newspaper, Der Deutsche Correspondent.

The Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) holds a significant collection of the paper, which contains approximately 84,000 pages contained in 98 bound volumes. It is almost complete from 1880 through 1918.

In partnership with the Charles Edward Hilgenberg Archives, the MdHS has currently digitized approximately 40,000 pages of the newspaper with the intent to create a digital archive.  While the images are not yet available, Dr. Gary B. Ruppert has published two volumes of translations and transcriptions covering five years of the newspaper; from 1879-1883. The first volume is entitled The German Correspondent, Baltimore, Maryland: Translation and Transcription of Death Notices & Obituaries, 1879-1883 and the second volume is entitled The German Correspondent, Baltimore, Maryland: Translation and Transcription of Marriages, Deaths and Selected Articles of Genealogical Interest, 1879-1883. These two volumes demonstrate the wealth of information to be found in this newspaper.

There is also a plan to digitize the Der Deutsche Correspondent newspaper from the Library of Congress’s microfilm copies. The University of Maryland Library’s spring edition of their Link newsletter indicated it will be a two-year project. The first images will be available on the Library of Congress’s Chronicling America website (www.chroniclingamerica.loc.gov). 

Debra A. Hoffman, "Digitization of 'Der Deutsche Correspondent'," Ancestral Leaves, posted 8 March 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]

NGS’ 2014 Family History Conference in Richmond, Virginia

If you are a German researcher, there is a great educational opportunity coming up in May 2014. The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is hosting its annual Family History Conference, entitled “Virginia: The First Frontier,” in Richmond, Virginia. The conference runs from Wednesday, May 7^th through Saturday, May 10^th. For detail information about the conference visit http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/ and click on the “Attend” tab.

The conference offers an abundance of lectures that will hone your genealogical skills. For the German researcher; however, there is a dedicated track offering lectures by well-known genealogists that specialize in German research. The German track is offered on Thursday and Friday with the specific lectures listed below:

Thursday, May 8th

T208 – “Searching for a Pennsylvania German Ancestor,” James M. Beidler

T218 – “300 Years in Virginia: The Germanna Colonies and Their Legacy,” Katherine Lowe Brown, PhD

T228 – “Researching a Hessian Soldier in the American Revolution,” Craig Roberts Scott, CG

T248 – “How to Overcome Brick Wall Problems in Pennsylvania German Research,” Michael D. Lacopo, DVM

T258 – “Contrasting German Migrations: 18^th-Century vs. 19^th-Century Waves,” James M. Beidler

Friday, May 9th

F304 – “How German History Makes a Difference in Your Family History Research,” F. Warren Bittner, CG

F314 – “German Gazetteers and Levels of Jurisdiction,” F. Warren Bittner, CG

F324 – “Using Historic German Newspapers Online,” Ernest Thode

F344 – “German Village Not Yet Found?,” Carolyn Louise Whitton, CG

F354 – “German 301: Going Beyond German Church Records,” James Marion Baker, PhD, CG

If you have German ancestors, don’t miss out on the opportunity to obtain detailed research information from knowledgeable genealogists. Besides the lectures, you can meet other genealogists researching the same areas or perhaps the same family! It is a great way to make new friends! Don’t delay as Early-Bird registration ends on March 24, 2014!

My favorite part of a national conference? It is spending 24/7 for several days on nothing but genealogy! How great is that?

Debra A. Hoffman, "NGS' 2014 Family History Conference in Richmond, Virginia," Ancestral Leaves, posted 25 February 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]

Bavaria Emigration Database on the German Genealogy Group Website

There is a new resource on the German Genealogy Group's (GGG) website. If you think you have ancestors from Bavaria, you should check out this database. It can be accessed from here http://www.germangenealogygroup.com/records-search/bavarian_emigrants.php.

The database was compiled from emigration notices printed in Bavarian newspapers. There notices were required to legally emigrate.The publication requirement was for the purpose of collecting debts from the emigrant prior to their departure from the Kingdom of Bavaria. This project was headed by Tom Risinger.

There are a few records as early as 1823, but the majority date from 1832 to 1873. If you find your ancestor in the database, GGG offers the option to obtain a translated copy of the entire newspaper article for a fee. If you request a copy, an estimate will be sent to you for payment prior to receiving the translation.

When entering surnames in the database, you need to be flexible in the spelling and ensure you search multiple ways.When results are found, you can print them out. The results include the family name, given name, town, area, date, note and pdf page.The notes may include information such as the occupation, birth date, marital status, relationships, etc. Some of the notes are very detailed and provide a wealth of information.

I searched for my Krug and Bayer surnames. I found 22 results when I searched for Krug exactly. For the surname Bayer, I found 66 results. However in my research, I have found many spelling variations for Bayer, so I used the "sounds like" search and then found 465 results.

If your ancestor hails from the Kingdom of Bavaria, this database can provide you with a wealth of information.If you find your ancestor, let GGG know of your success by sending them an email.

Check it out!

Debra A. Hoffman, "Bavaria Emigration Database on the German Genealogy Group Website," Ancestral Leaves, posted 20 February 2014 (http://ancestralleaves.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]