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London and Middlesex / John Miles baptised St George's Lutheran Church, Whitechapel 1779
« on: Monday 13 February 23 23:39 GMT (UK) »
John Miles, born 22 April 1779, baptised 2 May 1779 at St George's, Little Allie Street, Goodman's Fields (Lutheran). Parents John & Elisabetha Miles dwelling in Brick Lane, Spitalfields. Sponsors Joham Friederich Schaffer, Henrich Ernst, Anna Ernst, Christina Barbara Schaffer.
Is this my 4x Great Grandfather? I'm curious as it could explain my as yet unaccounted for 7% German DNA. I can't find any other records for Miles family (using Ancestry) from this church. Why would the child be baptised in a Lutheran church? Was his mother Elisabetha of German origin? I've tried exploring the Schaffer & Ernst sponsors but haven't been able to make any connections. Could the father "John Miles" have anglicised a German name? Was this common? Is there any way to find out? Any suggestions or insights appreciated.
Is this my 4x Great Grandfather? I'm curious as it could explain my as yet unaccounted for 7% German DNA. I can't find any other records for Miles family (using Ancestry) from this church. Why would the child be baptised in a Lutheran church? Was his mother Elisabetha of German origin? I've tried exploring the Schaffer & Ernst sponsors but haven't been able to make any connections. Could the father "John Miles" have anglicised a German name? Was this common? Is there any way to find out? Any suggestions or insights appreciated.