Marty: I only know a little German, but with the aid of my trusty German Dictionary, here's what I think you have : +++++++++++++++++++ A Certified Copy of the Birth and Christening Certificate for VITUS [maybe] GEIGER. It is dated 23 November 1841. His parents are JOHANNES GEIGER, a Söldner or mercenary [couldn't get the rest] and AGATHA, formerly VESERRMAIER? [or something close to that]... [and couldn't get the rest of this, either]. He was born in Treffelhausen and on ____ day was christened according to Catholic rite (singular). The Christening witnesses are: VITUS GEIGER and MARIA VESENMAIER? ... or try VESERNMAIER [too many loops there!]. Certified Copy. Signed at Treffelhausen on 15 June 1915 by WEIGER of Catholic Parish Office. +++++++++++++++++++ Geburts und Tauf Zeugnis [Birth and Christening Certifcate]; Im Jahre Ein Tausend [In Year One Thousand] next word should be Acht [Eight] but doesn't look right .... Hundert [Hundred] Ein Und Viersig [One and Forty - 1841] am Drei Und Zwanzig November [on Three and Twenty November]; ist [is]; in [in]; Geboren [born]; und [and]; am Selben Tage Nach Katholischem Ritus [on same day according to Catholic Rite (singular)]; Getauft [christened]; Eltern [parents]; Taufzeugen [christening witnesses]. The geb. after Agatha means Geburts or Geboren [born]; die Richtigkeit Dieses Auszugs ____ [the correctness of this extract ____]; Kath. ___ Pfarramt [Cath. ___ Parish Office]. Boy, that wore me out - I hope I came close! Anne C. of the FL GEIGERS ----- Original Message ----- From: Marty Lee <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2001 7:19 AM Subject: [GEIGER] Geigers in Iowa - O'brien, Cherokee & Ida Counties > Posted on: Geiger/Kiger/Kyger Query Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Geiger/10283 > > Surname: Geiger, Lee > ------------------------- > > It was related to me that there were Giegers in O'brien County who were > bankers and may have had relatives in Cherokee, IA. I am reposting this > request with a link @ the bottom the the referenced document and picture. > Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! > > ******** > > My Great uncle, Edward J. Lee, b: March 28, 1818 married Josie Marie Geiger, > b: March 19, 1880. They were married Jan 1, 1903 and lived in Cherokee > & Ida Counties, Iowa. Ed & Josie never had children. Josie's parents according > to my family bible were **tues and Barbara Gieger. The first one or two > letters of the father's name are unreadable; it could be 'vi' or 'A?'. > I have always believed it to be VITUES. However, being unfamiliar with > German names, I am unsure if this is/could be a name. > > In addition, I have a wonderful german? document that I would love to get > translated, that has Vitues's name on it. I would be forever greatful to > anyone who could tell me what it says. > > I also have a family picture of who I believe is Vitues & Barbara and their > daughters? with my Great uncle Ed. This picture was taken by F.E. Bennett > of Cherokee, IA. My GUncle & Aunt are in the back row, middle and middleright. > > I know nothing of josie's sisters or family. My G-Uncle and the father, > Vitues, and another man, possibly a brother based on the resemblance are > the only men in this picture, so I assume they are sisters). > > I would be very willing and eternally greatful to anyone who was willing > to translate the document for me. In addition, I am willing to share the > photo with anyone interested. > > The document (purposefully scanned @ high resolution) and picture can be > seen @: > > http://24.4.109.66/gene/gene.htm > > Thanks for your help! > Marty Lee > [email protected] > > Link: Gieger photo & document > URL: <http://24.4.109.66/gene/gene.htm> > >