Translation Request MR Georg Miller and Anna Wagner? 1724 Graisbach (Latin)

DorisMiller1

Sorry, it isn’t very nice to read. Right page, 2nd from bottom.

Thank-you.

https://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/augsburg/lechsend/2-H/?pg=29

Ulrich Neitzel

@DorisMiller1

In this case, I have some difficulty reading the Latin text completely - but the gist of the record is clear:

On February 14, 1724 were married Georg Miller with Anna Wagner. Witnesses were Andreas Wagner and Johannes Waller, all from Graisbach.

Robert Seal_1

Sorry, Doris, I don't know if Valentine's Day was considered a special day for weddings.

DorisMiller1

Thanks Robert.

Ulrich Neitzel

I would guess that Valentine's Day is a fairly modern affair, at least in Germany - although the origins can be traced back to Saint Valentine from early Christianity. It first became known in Germany when American soldiers were stationed there after World War II.

DorisMiller1

Thank-you.
Was Valentine’s Day a special day back then? In general, what day of the week did people get married in the 1700 and 1800s in Bavaria?

14 Feb 1724 was a Monday.

Robert Seal_1

Hello @DorisMiller1,

In my research I've noticed many weddings took place on Tuesday after banns were announced on the three preceding Sundays.

DorisMiller1

Thanks Robert. Do you know if they would have chosen Valentines Day as a special day to get married?

Robert Seal_1

You're welcome, Doris.

jahofmann

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