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German death record from 1764
« on: Friday 06 November 20 22:13 GMT (UK) »
I would be very grateful for a transcription of the second death record here (Johann Georg Erzgräber). I believe he drowned.

Many thanks.

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Re: German death record from 1764
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 07 November 20 10:37 GMT (UK) »
Joh(ann George Ertzgräber von Hützdorf, welcher den nächtl(ichen) Verfloßung
dem Xtag (Christtag) bei Sandlos im Wasser ertrunken, wurde den
5 Januar gefunden u(nd) hier begraben. Seine Alters
28 Jahre 2 Monate 23 Tage

Johann George Ertzgräber von Lützdorf, drowned, whilst wood rafting at night, on the 25 December in Sandlos
He was found on the 5 January and buried here
His age was 28 Years 2 Months and 2 Days

Hützdorf = Hutzdorf
Sandlos = Sandlofs

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Re: German death record from 1764
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 07 November 20 15:55 GMT (UK) »
Thank you so much again for your help, Dave.
Very much appreciated.

inor