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Help[Facts] Re: Elsabein
in reply to a message by Alyia
It's very close to Elsabe, which is used in Afrikaans (and probably also in Dutch, therefore) as a syncopated form of Elisabeth. That might be worth looking at ... were there any Elizabeth/Elisabeth relatives she might have shared a name with?
As for Ilsabein, what it probably adds is a reminder that our ancestors weren't as hung up on spelling technicalities as we are!
As for Ilsabein, what it probably adds is a reminder that our ancestors weren't as hung up on spelling technicalities as we are!
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How is it pronounced?
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The woman that was named Elsabein was one of my earliest ancestors that I've found, so any previous Elizabeths have not yet been discovered.
However, I do believe she was Dutch and not German, due to some research concerning her last name and her other first names.
Thanks. :)
However, I do believe she was Dutch and not German, due to some research concerning her last name and her other first names.
Thanks. :)
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