Item Info

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

Trau=Schein \ Von \ Johannes Schuhmacher und \ seiner gelobten Gattin Miss Margaretha Staib \ Tochter von Christoph und seiner Gattin Ursula Staib \ welche traten in den Stand der heiligen Ehe den 15^ten Tag \ Märtz im Jahr unseres Herrn 1863 in Pottsville in Schuylkill \ County im Staat Pennsylvanien Ver. Staaten von Nord America \ ihr Verlöbniss wurde gesetzlich vollzogen durch Ehrw. Julius Ehrhart \ Die Zeugen gegenwärtig bey diese Feierlichen Handlung waren \ Herren \ Conrad Kaiber u. C^r. Schleifenheimer \ Written By John H. Gnertler

Translation:

Marriage Certificate for Johannes Schuhmacher and his beloved wife Miss Margaretha Staib, daughter of Christoph and his wife Ursula Staib, who entered into the state of holy matrimony on the 15th day of March in the year of our Lord 1863 in Pottsville, in Schuylkill County, in the state of Pennsylvania, United States of North America. Their engagement was legally executed by the honorable Julius Ehrhart. The sponsors who were present at this solemn act were Misters Conrad Kaiber and Cr. Schleifenheimer. Written by John H. Gnertler.
 

Category: Marriage Certificate (Trauschein)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The text in Fraktur is in the center of the document. It is flanked by two columns with faces at the top. Two hands are in the lower corners.

Associated Names: Staib, Ursula
Creation Place Town/Township: Creation Place Note:Based on location on document
Region/County:Schuylkill
City/Town/Township:Pottsville
State/Province:Pennsylvania

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): ca. 1863
Image Dimensions Width: 22.5 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 673
Creator Name: John H. Gnertler (?-?) - Scrivener
John H. Gnertler (?-?) - Decorator