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Justina Merckel Geburts und Taufschein photostat copy, 1816 [birth and baptismal certificate]

Permanent ID:
12675
Date:
October 20 1816
Image Description:
Negative photocopy of printed birth-and baptismal certificate of Justina Merckel. Names and dates are manuscript additions. Parents: Benjamin and Eva Merckel (nee Schneider). Born October 20, 1816. Baptized by Herr Hemping. Godparent: Susanna Elisabeth Schneider.
Printed in Reading, Pa, by Johann Ritter u. Comp.

Note on spelling: Merckel can also be found as Merkel.
Justina Merckel is the mother of Sally [Catharine] Anna Witner.

Date of photocopy inferred from similar item in related collection.

Photocophy of printed manuscript. Language: German.
Address:
Upper Mahanoy
Format:
Birth certificates; Baptismal certificates; Prints; Manuscripts
Dimensions:
Width: 33 cm, Height: 41.3 cm (image)
Collection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania-German collection
Related Person or Organization:
Eagle Book Store (printer)