What was the cause of death for Johann Michael Dieterlin (1727-1766)?
Hello!
I believe the attached is the burial record for my 6 x great-grandfather, Johann Michael Dieterlin (eighth entry from top on the right page).
I can only make out his name. Would you please provide a complete translation of the entry? I am hoping it gives parental information and the cause of death since he died at a young age.
Thank you for your time
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Hello @Kelly Rauch Hawver
Johann Michael Dieterlin died with jaundice, which is a condition cause by an excess of bilirubin in the blood and is associated with some liver diseases and hepatitis.
Translation:
Johann Michael Dieterlin, former citizen and farmer here, died on 7 June [1766], from jaundice at the age of 39 years, 25 weeks, 5 days, and was buried on the 9th [of June 1766] according to Christian custom with a funeral sermon about "Ebr. IV, 15-16".
Comment: Cause of death: "Gelbsucht" = jaundice (which really isn't a cause of death but a symptom of some other disease).
"Ebr. IV, 15-16" is a reference to a book of the Bible, then chapter, then verses. So this would read: Ebr., chapter 4, verses 15-16. I could find no German book of the Bible abbreviated "Ebr." It might be "Hebrews" but more research would be necessary to confirm.
I am also going to translate the death record immediately following because it is for a young man named Johannes Dieterlin who also died with jaundice.
Translation:
Johannes, the legitimate unmarried son of Johannes Dieterlin, citizen and farmer here, died on 25 June [1766] from jaundice, at the age of 19 years less 4 weeks and 4 days, and was buried according to Christian custom on the 26th [of June 1766] with a funeral sermon about the Epistle from the fourth Sunday after Trinity [22 June 1766].
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Hello @Robert Seal_1
Thank you. The 19-year-old could be JMD's son. I have not been able to locate a marriage record for JMD and his wife Judith yet.
I appreciate the additional information. Hebrews 4:15-16 would make sense for a funeral sermon.
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You're most welcome @Kelly Rauch Hawver.
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