Check Translation Please

Cynthia McClanahan Cruz

Thank you so much to all the volunteers on this site!

I would appreciate a review of my transcription and translation of this 1688 burial record for Andreas Härlin of Abstatt, Württemberg. I am unsure of the bold word.

Transcription:

Andreas Härlin, Bürger und Metzger

Den 4t. Junÿ. Ao 1668./ Wardt ordentlich zur Greben bestattet, Andreaß Härlin Bürger und Metzger Alhier aetatis 72. Jahr

Translation:

Andreas Härlin, Citizen and Butcher

On the 4th day of June in the year 1668,Andreas Härlin a citizen and butcher from here was ? properly buried at the age 72 years.

Thank you,

Cynthia McClanahan Cruz

Robert Seal_1

Hello @Cynthia McClanahan Cruz,

Excellent transcription and translation of a difficult record.

The phrase you are having trouble with is: zur Erdtes bestattet

Erdtes = Erde = earth; ground.

Thus: . . . Andreas Härlin, citizen and butcher from here was properly buried to the earth/ground at the age of 72 years.

Comments: The phrase "buried to the earth" is fairly common in these burial records. Keep up the excellent work — you are becoming quite adept at interpreting and translating these records. We volunteers appreciate your efforts.

Cynthia McClanahan Cruz

Thanks a million, Robert. I almost gave up on this one, but persevered. I appreciate your help and especially your encouragement!

Cynthia McClanahan Cruz

Robert Seal_1

You're welcome, @Cynthia McClanahan Cruz. Well done!