Pfarre Colonis

Guten Abend -

Der Ahn war vermutlich Pfarrbauer, d.h. er bewirtschaftete das dem Unterhalt der Pfarrei gewidmete Land, meist als Paechter.

Mit freundlichem Gruss -

Prof. Dr. Karl M. Brauer, Damsdorfer Weg 11, D-14109 Berlin;
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Colonis ist ein colonie - den platz die leute lebten.
Muriel

I have a question, as much of this is new to me... Would someone explain the concept of "colonies",
please...
Thomas Borns
aus Missouri, USA

Jim & Muriel Gambrel wrote:

Latin term "colonus" means the holder of an hereditary leaehold.
Originally held from the Crown, the Church or a City, these were later
held from the State. As long as the property was maintained and the
rent and labour services specified in the lease were delivered, the
tenant was secure in his possession and could pass it on to his heirs.
  Cordially,
                  John (Rohde).

Webster's Dictionary Says:

Colony: A group of people sent out by the state to a new territory
also, the territory inhabited by these people.
Much like the 13 colonies of the USA?

Muriel

O.K., but what I'm looking for is the "aaplication" in Prussia... Can you elaborate???
Thomas

Jim & Muriel Gambrel wrote:

"colonis" is in Latin. And I see you got several other very good replies.

Muriel