Howdy folks,
I am searching for a possible ancestor, Henricus Fens. He shows up in Meppen
where births are recorded for 3 children;
Franciscus Wilhelmus (Franz), baptized on 13 July 1797. Witnesses were
Franciscus Antonius Korte and Maria Sybilla Sibum. Franz Anton Korte was a baker
from nearby Emsbüren, who eventually moved to Meppen and got acquainted with
the family.
Josephina Antonetta (Sophia) was baptized on 5 January 1800. Witnesses were
Josephina Schröder and Antonius Dalor.
Josephus Benedictus Antonius (Josef), baptized on 16 February 1802 in the
Katholische Pfarr Kirche, now known as Propsteikirche "Sankt Vitus". Godparents
were: Josephus Schröder and Christina Apking.
The parents are registered as Henricus Fens and Anna (Margaretha) Scholmans.
Henricus (Hendrik) may have been originally from Holland (Onstwedde,
Groningen) but the marriage was likely somewhere across the border in Germany.
There is also question of an earlier child; Hermannus Fens who died on 19
July 1799 in Meppen (ex civitate), at the age of 7 but it is unclear whether
Hendricus and Anna were in fact the parents.
Who may help me out?
Thank you in advance for your reaction.
with kind regards,
Joseph W. Fens
Ft. Collins, CO USA
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