Translation/transcription please - Alswede PR

Jenealogy

#36 is the death and burial of Johann Henrich Rotcher. Can you tell me what the word that starts with "Leib..." as a descriptor of Johann Henrich is and means?

Thank you! Jenny

Ulrich Neitzel

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Transcription:

Vehlage Numm 61. / 36. Der Leibzüchter und Witwer Johann Henrich Rötcher gestorben den 23ten begraben den 25ten, alt 83 Jahr. / Alter

Translation:

Vehlage No. 61 / 36. The retired farmer and widower Johann Henrich Rötcher died on the 23th [April 1783] and was buried on the 25th. Age 83 years / [cause of death:] old age.

Leibzüchter is a retired farmer who receives a pension in form of living space, naturals etc. Other words are Altenteiler, Ausgedinger

Jenealogy

Thank you so much! Wondering if the pension with living space was for the farm he had formerly been living and owning?