I have been going thru the tapes from the Beneren Parish in Ermland. Could someone tell me the meaning of some of the occupations listed? I am not sure if I am reading them quite correctly. They seem to be: Colonus, Hortulanus, Tabernator, Proprietarius, Inqilinis, Sartonis.
Thank you,
Judy
Looking for WAGNER, HOHMANN, WEISS, THEIL, NAGEL. From: Beneren, Freimarcht, Schoenborn, Siegfriedswalde
I will take a shot:
if I am reading them quite correctly. They seem to be: Colonus,
Hortulanus,
Tabernator, Proprietarius, Inqilinis, Sartonis.
Colonus = Colonist
Hortulanus = Gardener
Tabernator = Tavern keeper
Proprietarius = Proprietor
Inquilinus = small peasant
Sartor = Tailor
Thank you for your quick response.
Judy
Hello Adalbert-
These appear to be Latin translations of the original terms. Probably
entries made
by a Priest, many of whom kept all records in Latin. Suggest you consult
someone
fluent in Latin, preferably one who is also familiar with the local language
of the
area of interest.
Bill Higgins in Virginia