Please translate the marriage record for Westhoff-Steinbach, record #11
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Hello @BillRostal,
Translation:
Number: 11.
Groom: Albert Ludwig Wilhelm Westhoff, master shoemaker at Hohendorf, Evangelical.
Groom's parents: Andreas Westhoff, "Capitain d'armes" at Burg (deceased); Catharine Westhoff, née Dreger.
Groom's age: 26.
Who gave consent for the groom to marry: with approval of the Royal District Court.
Groom's marital status: widower.
Bride: Maria Sophia Steinbach, Evangelical.
Bride's parents: Gottfried Steinbach, cottager in Hohendorf; Maria Sophia Steinbach, née Kluge.
Bride's age: 32.
Who gave consent for the bride to marry: The parents gave their consent after an attempt had been made to bring them to their consent through legal action.
Bride's marital status:
maiden[this status] would have to be withdrawn.Date of marriage: 11 Aug [1867].
Officiating cleric: Kirchner,
Marriage proclamations: 6th Sunday after Trinity [28 Jul 1867] and following in the church at Hohendorf.
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Robert, thanks very much for your help. There must be a pretty interesting story about why the bride's parents did not want to approve the marriage. I just wish I knew it.
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You're welcome, Bill.
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