Item Info

Scripts/Text: Fraktur
Language: German
Weiser Number: 534
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

Jacob Hoover. \ Wurde gebohren \ Den [2]7.ten September \ A. D. 1755. in Stras= \ burg-townschip Lancaster \ County

Translation:

Jacob Hoover was born on the [2]7th of September, AD 1755, in Strasburg Township, Lancaster County.

Category: Birth Certificate (Geburtsschein)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The text in Fraktur extends across the entire document. It is decorated with a profusion of spirals.

Associated Names: Hoover, Jacob
Creation Place Town/Township: Creation Place Note:Based on location of birth
Region/County:Lancaster
City/Town/Township:Strasburg Township
State/Province:Pennsylvania

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): ca. 1810
Image Dimensions Width: 16.5 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 510
Creator Name: Anonymous - Scrivener