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This actual signature comes from an 1856 Declaration of Intent in Adams County, Illinois. This German native was born in the 1820s.
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posted by Michael John Neill at
11:09 AM
I'm a genealogy researcher, writer and speaker who is still looking for the answer to several family history questions. I also give family history seminars and lectures on a variety of genealogy topics.
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4 Comments:
Bernie Digaess?
Bernd Dirfor?
Tough last name.
Bernd Dir*ss
*e or o
It somewhat difficult to read, but Juergen got it correct: it is Bernd Dirks. Of course, this was an abbreviation for Bernard Dirks.
Bernard is my 3rd great-grandfather.
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