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in what time period did this Latin-named ancestor of yours live, and in what country or ethnic community?
I ask only because in many cultures (UK, etc.), it's difficult to trace non-titled/peasant ancestors back very far. I felt gratified when we were able to trace my humble Scottish ancestors (rural fishermen) back to the 1780s and the French side (urban mercbants and craftspeople) back to the early 1600's.
Of course, some societies' record-keeping was better than others -- amazing in light of the very thorough destruction places like France and Germany have experienced in this and earlier centuries).
Please share your ancestor's context with us - I'm sure it'll be interesting.
- Da.
I ask only because in many cultures (UK, etc.), it's difficult to trace non-titled/peasant ancestors back very far. I felt gratified when we were able to trace my humble Scottish ancestors (rural fishermen) back to the 1780s and the French side (urban mercbants and craftspeople) back to the early 1600's.
Of course, some societies' record-keeping was better than others -- amazing in light of the very thorough destruction places like France and Germany have experienced in this and earlier centuries).
Please share your ancestor's context with us - I'm sure it'll be interesting.
- Da.
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My ancestor, Carsilius Aegidius Paulis, was born around 1450 in the German village Waldfeucht and he died around 1500 in the same village. He married Catharina von Zevell, who died around 1490. Carsilius was presumably one of the illegitimate sons of Earl Heinrich III von Geldern. Heinrich von Geldern was firstly the Bishop of Lüttich, but because of his lifestyle, the Pope 'fired' him and then he became an Earl.
That's all I know about Carsilius. I don't know what his profession has been, for example, but I think he probably must've been an agriculturer, although I'm not sure of it.
Regards,
Lu
That's all I know about Carsilius. I don't know what his profession has been, for example, but I think he probably must've been an agriculturer, although I'm not sure of it.
Regards,
Lu
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