Christoph Scholl death at 53 yrs 14 Mar 1831 film 102550955 page 656

Kent Gardiner

Translation request:

Robert Seal_1

@Kent Gardiner

Hi Kent,

Translation:

In the year of Christ 1831, on the 14th of March in the morning at about 10:00 am hanged himself in the grove between here and Spöck, and on the 17th [of March 1831] early at 6:00 am was quietly buried: Christoph Scholl, the local citizen, age 53 years, 11 months, 14 days. His parents were Christoph Scholl, citizen, and his wife Margaretha, née Blau. Witnesses were Martin Wenz and Georg Flohr.

Graben, on the 17th of March 1831. Pastor Käß.

Right margin: Scholl, Christoph. Married man.

Kent Gardiner

Robert Seal_1 I look at this writing and think to myself - can this even be translated?

Wow, super sad, this is the first hanging I have in the Scholl line. Mental illness is such a difficult thing for the family and for the person themselves. Most of us have lots to live for. I know I do. My son recently sent me an obituary for one of his church/school friends who committed suicide. She was in her early 40s. So difficult to understand. So difficult for the family.

I am particularly touched by the words, "quietly buried." That sums it up. Thanks for this translation.

I'm not sure why is was called a married man. He was a widower 1 year 10 months 5 days.

I recently read one of Ulrich's translations where the person had hanged himself. Then the person wanted another translation and said, I hope this one turns out better. I'm sure we all feel that way. Kent

Robert Seal_1

You're welcome, Kent. Very sad indeed. Possibly depressed over the death of his wife.

Kent Gardiner

Robert Seal_1 I thought the same thing. It happens. KG