Help with translation of year 1837 death record from Retschow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Debra Palmer01

I need a bit of help with translating the death record for Hans Jürgen Range (entry 25) and figuring out his likely death and burial place. I included the title page of the book for reference.

Thank you! Debra

Died: [entry] 25, the 30th of March

Buried: the 2nd of April

1837 [year of death] Names of the deceased and buried and their birthplace: Range (Hans Jürgen born in Retschow) ? Einlinger [free agricultural laborer] in Hohenfelde

Age: ? 55 years

Sickness or Accident of death: Blusturz [hemorrhage]

Question: I'm trying to figure out the likely death and burial place for Hans from the information in column 3. It's clear to me that his birthplace was Retschow and his residence was Hohenfelde. I think column 3 doesn't specify the death and burial place. This record is from the Church death register in Retschow and Meyers Gazetteer shows that Hohenfelde didn't have a church. So if I were to guess, I think the likely death place was Hohenfelde and the likely burial place was either a family plot in Hohenfelde or a cemetery next to the church in Retschow. What do you think? I appreciate your help.

Ulrich Neitzel

Hello Debra,

your translation and interpretation is rather perfect. I agree on all points. Two minor corrections: his occupation/status is spelled Einlieger; his age is given as im 55. Jahre, meaning that he had not yet completed 55 years.

In Germany, burials are allowed only on cemeteries, not in private ground. In the past cemeteries were usually coupled to churches, particularly in the rural areas. So probably Hans Jürgen Range was buried in Retschow. The death record does not say anything explicitly about the place of death, Hohenfelde was his residence as you say, but likely also the place where he died.

Debra Palmer01

@Ulrich Neitzel

Your explanation of burials in Germany and agreement with my opinion about the likely death and burial places is very helpful. And thank you for the minor corrections. I appreciate your help. Debra

Another question: In column 3, is the word before Einlieger "im" and is it the same word in column 4 and 5?

Ulrich Neitzel

@Debra Palmer01

column 3: ein Einlieger

column 4: im 55. Jahre

column 5: am Blutsturz

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Debra Palmer01

Thank you, @Ulrich Neitzel!