Dear Fellow Researchers
Here is a good free source for German Church symbols and wording.
http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Search/rg/guide/Ger_BMD_RefDoc_HandbookGerma
nResearch19.asp
Please see chapters 13, 14, & 15
Note that some births outside of marriage --or of a 2nd marriage -- are not
illegitimate or unequal births.
Also Please Note interchangeable letters in last names as these can be very
important.
Good Luck and God Speed
I hope this is helpful.
Pam Sullivan Little Rock AR (hope9@comcast.net)