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Cynthia McClanahan Cruz
Cynthia McClanahan Cruz ✭
July 30 in Social Groups

I would greatly appreciate help with a transcription of the German words and a translation into English of this 1662 marriage record from Abstatt, Württemberg. The ink is faded and I am having difficulty with most everything except the names! I realize this is a difficult mission!

Thank you so much!

Cynthia McClanahan Cruz

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/memories/G7D4-D46

Transcription:

Leonhardt Schaffer Den 21. Octover: A: 1662. Sein alhier zu Abbstatt ? Copuliet worden Leonhardt Schaffer Wittiber Und ? zur ? Und Anna, Hans Kargen ?

Translation:

Leonhard Schaffer the 21st October 1662, ? of this place in Abbstatt ? married Leonhardt Schaffer widower and ? and Anna, Hans Kargen ?

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  • Ulrich Neitzel
    Ulrich Neitzel ✭✭✭✭✭
    July 31 Answer ✓

    @Cynthia McClanahan Cruz

    My additions in bold:

    Transcription:

    Leonhardt Schaffer Den 21. Octover: A: 1662. Sein alhier zu Abbstatt ordentlich Copulirt worden Leonhardt Schaffer Wittiber Und Bürger zu Wüstenhausen Und Anna, Hans Kargen wagners(?) und deß Gerichts allda eheliche Tochter. Gott gebe ___ __ ___ Ehesegen(?)

    Translation:

    Leonhard Schaffer. On the 21st October 1662, were properly married here in Abbstatt Leonhardt Schaffer widower and citizen in Wüstenhausen and Anna, legitimate daughter of Hans Kargen, cartwright(?) and councillor there. May The Lord give ___ __ ___ blessing of marriage(?)

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  • Ulrich Neitzel
    Ulrich Neitzel ✭✭✭✭✭
    July 31 edited July 31 Answer ✓

    Hello Cynthia,

    it's really more guessing than reading, but your suggestion leads me to fill in these words:

    Gott gebe ihnen seinen versprochenen Ehesegen. = May The Lord grant them his promised marriage blessing.

    Note that the same word appears on the opposite page, last line of the first record for 1661.

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  • Cynthia McClanahan Cruz
    Cynthia McClanahan Cruz ✭
    July 31

    Thank you, Ulrich Neitzel! Herr Schaffer and the Karg family were from the next village west of Abstatt. That is interesting to know. I am so thankful for your expert help!

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  • Cynthia McClanahan Cruz
    Cynthia McClanahan Cruz ✭
    July 31 edited July 31

    Ulrich Neitzel,

    Might the last sentence be "Gott gebe ihier seing ? frachen Ehesegen" or something similar?

    Cynthia McClanahan Cruz

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  • Cynthia McClanahan Cruz
    Cynthia McClanahan Cruz ✭
    July 31

    I hope your "guessing" is correct. It is a beautiful blessing for the couple.

    What would I do without your help, Ulrich Neitzel?! 😊

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