Item Info

Scripts/Text: Fraktur
Language: German
Weiser Number: 315
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Laid paper; watercolor; ink
Watermark: C H
Transcription:

Diesen beiden Ehegaten als Andreas Rauch und seiner \ Ehlichen Hausfrau Catharina Margaretha eine gebohrne \ Ebertin, ist ein Sohn zur Welt geboren als Michael \ Rauch im Jahr Christi 1803: den 4: Tag Junius um 8: \ Abends. Dieser Michael Rauch ist gebohren und getauft \ in America, im Staat Pennsylvanien, in Northampton \ Caunty, und in Heydelberg Taunschip: Obengemeldter \ Michael Rauch ist getauft worden den 4: Tag July \ 1803: von Herrn Johan Henrich Helffrich Reformir= \ ter Prediger. Tauf=zeugen waren Michael Ebert \ und deßen Ehefrau Catharina.

[in oval on top]
Ich bin getauft, ich \ steh’ im bunde, durch meine \ Tauf mit meinen Gott so \ sprech ich stets mit fro= \ hem munde,

[in oval on left]
Im Creutz, in Trüb= / sal, Angst und Noth, ich \ bin getauft des freu ich \ mich die freude bleibet \ ewiglich.

[in oval on bottom]
Ich bin getauft, ob \ ich gleich sterbe was \ schadet mir das kühle \ grab. ich weiß mein Va= \ terland und erbe, das

[in oval on right]
Ich bey Gott im \ Himmel hab, nach meinem \ Tod ist mir bereit des Himmels= \ freud und feyer Kleid.

Translation:

To these two married people, namely Andreas Rauch and his lawful wife Catharina Margaretha, a born Ebertin, a son was born into the world, named Michael Rauch, in the year of Christ 1803, the 4th day in June at 8 in the evening. This Michael Rauch was born and baptized in America, in the state of Pennsylvania, in Northampton County, and in Heidelberg Township. Above mentioned Michael Rauch was baptized the 4th of July 1803, by Mister Johan Henrich Helffrich, Reformed preacher. Sponsors were Michael Ebert and his lawful wife Catharina.

[in oval on top]
I am baptized, I stand united with my God through my baptism. I therefore always speak joyfully

[in oval on left]
in hardship, sadness, fear and need. I am baptized, that’s a joy for me. The joy lasts eternally.

[in oval on bottom]
I am baptized, and when I die, how can the cool grave hurt me? I know my fatherland and legacy that

[in oval on right]
I will have with God in Heaven. After death, Heaven’s garment of joy and celebration is prepared for me.

Category: Birth and Baptismal Certificate (Geburts und Taufschein)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The main text in Fraktur is within rectangular frame in center, flanked by baptismal verses within oval frames on each side. Large flowers are in the four corners. Tulips and other flowers adorn the spaces in between.

Associated Names: Rauch, Michael
Provenance: Henry S. Borneman

Bibliography:

“Martin Brechall” in Russell D. and Corinne P. Earnest, Papers for Birth Dayes: Guide to the Fraktur Artists and Scriveners (East Berlin, Pa.: Russell D. Earnest Associates, 1997), 2nd ed., vol. 1, pp. 117-123.

Creation Place Town/Township: Creation Place Note:Based on location of birth
Region/County:Northampton [now Lehigh]
City/Town/Township:Heidelberg Township
State/Province:Pennsylvania

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): ca. 1810
Image Dimensions Width: 34 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 46
Creator Name: [Martin Brechall (c. 1757-1831)] - Decorator
[Martin Brechall (c. 1757-1831)] - Scrivener