Item Info

Scripts/Text: Fraktur
Language: German
Weiser Number: 532
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

Catharina \ Greybill (Tochter von \ Johannes Greybill und seine \ Ehefrau Catharina, eine gebor = \ ne Lehne) wurde geboren den \ 5ten Tag August, im \ Jahr Christi 1848.

Translation:

Catharina Greybill (daughter of Johannes Greybill and his wife Catharina, a born Lehne) was born the 5^th day of August in the year of Christ 1848.

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

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The text in Fraktur within a circular frame or wreath of flowers is in the center of the document. Genealogical research indicates that Catharina Greybill was born in Lancaster County, PA.

Associated Names: Lehne, Catharina
Provenance: Henry S. Borneman

Creation Place County: Creation Place Note:Based on design characteristics and location of birth
Region/County:[Lancaster]
State/Province:[Pennsylvania]

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): ca. 1850
Image Dimensions Width: 25 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 381
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener