Is there an "Essen, Amtloinge" in Oldenburg?
In the obituary for John Barlage, I found the statement: "He was born in
Essen, Oldenburg, Amtloinge county, Germany, Oct. 1831."
When I searched for Essen, amt Amtloinge, I found two references both in
geneanet with the family names of Barlage and Bokeloh. I could not find it
with Google Maps nor with Jewish Gen Gazetter.
The only Essen I can find in Oldenburg is Essen, amt Cloppenburg.
Amtloinge could be amt Loinge, but again, I can not find a Loinge anywhere.
Ronald J Repking
Flossmoor, IL
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