25 March 2013


My great-great grandfather's baptismal record...

He was born on 29 Jan 1826.  His baptism was on 5 Feb 1826.
He was named Simon Heinrich Ernst to
Simon Heinrich Winter and Amelia Louisa Kerchoff.
 
These are the records we spent about 3 hours looking through today.  We made it through the baptism records today.  Confirmation, marriage and death records left to peruse.  Can't wait. ha!
 
The photo isn't the best but it's kind of cool to think I have a copy of something from the past that is connected to my family.

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