Leoke family

Adolf Jakob Leoke

1901–1901

Adolf Jakob Leoke, Hans and Mari’s youngest son, was born in Viljandi on 22 July 1901 (Old Style), baptized at home on 27 July, and died the next day.

In the family history: How the two families connect · The Leokes of Viljandi

Family

Parents: Hans Leoke 1853–1919, Mari Leoke, née Tõllasepp 1867–1954
Brothers and sisters: Jaan Leoke 1886–1959, Hans Leoke (the younger) 1888–1945, Peter (Peeter) Leoke 1892–1973, Elmar Oswald Leoke 1896–1972

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Photographs and illustrations

Handwritten page of the Viljandi household book with entries for Elmar Oswald, Hilda, Virve Helje and Pilvi Laine, and margin notes. — Elmar Oswald, Hilda “(Meomüttel), daughter of Jüri”, Virve Helje and Pilvi Laine in the Viljandi household book. The pencil note at top… In the history

Records

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Working research notesWhat each record says, with dates as written and readings that are still uncertain. The family history gives the edited account.

Vital facts as recorded

Born	22 Jul 1901 O.S. (4 Aug N.S.), about 6:30 a.m., Viljandi
Baptized	27 Jul 1901 O.S., at home, by Pastor Masing; sponsors Peet Morast jun., Ado Tõllasepp jun., maid Anette Moltin (EAA.1290.1.343 img 24 (p. 22), births No. 172; SL-53)
Died	28 Jul 1901 O.S. (10 Aug N.S.), 5 p.m., Viljandi, aged 5 days; cause "internal ailment"
Buried	31 Jul 1901 O.S.

Life events

Date	Event	Place	Source
22 Jul 1901 O.S.	Born; father "bookseller" Hans Leoke	Viljandi	EAA.1290.1.343 img 24, births No. 172 (SL-53)
28 Jul 1901 O.S.	Died aged 5 days	Viljandi	EAA.1290.1.343 img 54 (pp. 52–53), deaths No. 145 (SL-54); household book EAA.1290.1.532 p. 1332 (death cross, 1901)

Archive pages

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1901 church book, image 24 (p. 22) · EAA.1290.1.343
1901 church book, image 54 (pp. 52–53) · EAA.1290.1.343
household book 1877–1899, image 625 (pp. 1332–1333) · EAA.1290.1.532

Research questions

LB-01Births and baptisms of Hans and Mari’s sonsAnswered

Notes

A home baptism five days after birth suggests a weak infant. The Viljandi Museum text says five sons were born, "of whom the last sadly died".