Item Info

Scripts/Text: Fraktur
Language: German
Weiser Number: 316
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Laid paper; watercolor; ink
Watermark: C H
Transcription:

Diesen beiden Ehegaten als Martin Leidt und seiner \ Ehlichen Hausfrau Elisabetha eine gebohrne Follmerin \ ist ein Sohn zur Welt geboren, Namens Martin Leyt im \ Jahr Christi 1809: den 20: Tag May um halb 7 Uhr \ Morgens. Dieser Martin Leit ist gebohren und getauft \ in America, im Staat Pennsylvanien, in Northampton \ Caunty, und in Loor Saccon Taunschip: Obengemeldter \ Martin Leidt ist getauft worden den 13: Tag August \ 1809: von Herrn Christian Nicolaus Mensch Lutherischer Prediger. \ Tauf=zeugen waren Samuel Follmer und \ Susanna Leitin ledigen Standes damals.

[in heart below]
Ich bin getauft ob ich gleich \ sterbe was schadet mir daß \ kühle grab. ich weiß mein \ Vaterland und Erbe daß

[in heart on right]
Ich bey Gott \ im Himmel hab, \ nach meinem \ Tod ist mir \ bereit \ das

[in heart above]
Himmels freud und feyer=kleid: \ Wann mein Stündlein vor Han= \ den ist und ich soll fahren meine \ Straß, so leit du mich \ Herr Jesu Christ

[in heart on left]
Das Herze \ mein soll dir allein \ o Jesulein \ ergeben \ sein.

Translation:

To these two married people, namely Martin Leidt and his lawful wife Elisabetha, a born Follmerin, a son was born into the world, named Martin Leyt, in the year of Christ 1809, the 20th day of May at six thirty in the morning. This Martin Leit was born and baptized in America, in the state of Pennsylvania, in Northampton County, and in Lower Saucon Township. Above mentioned Martin Leidt was baptized on the 13th day of August 1809 by Mister Christian Nicolaus Mensch, Lutheran preacher. Sponsors were Samuel Follmer and Susanna Leitin, single back then.

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

[in heart on right]
I will have with God in Heaven. After death, there is prepared for me

[in heart above]
Heaven’s garment of joy and celebration. When my hour has come and I am asked to go on my way, you, Jesus Christ shall guide me.

[in heart on left]
The heart of mine shall be all yours, O Jesus.

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 hearts on each side. Large rosettes are in the four corners. Tulips and other flowers adorn the spaces in between.

Associated Names: Mensch, Nicolaus
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
City/Town/Township:Lower Saucon Township
State/Province:Pennsylvania

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): ca. 1810
Image Dimensions Width: 34 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 47
Creator Name: [Martin Brechall (c. 1757-1831)] - Decorator
[Martin Brechall (c. 1757-1831)] - Scrivener