Hans Leoke’s baptism, Viljandi, 1853
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The record of Hans Leoke’s birth and parents.
What the record says
- Entry No. 4: Hans, son of Jaak and Kaddri, the surname written Louk.
- Born on the evening of 27 December 1852 (Old Style); baptized in Viljandi church on 4 January 1853 (Old Style).
Key entries as read in the family history; a full transcription has not yet been made.
What it supports
27 December 1852 Old Style is 8 January 1853 in the modern calendar.
- Code
- L129
- Collection
- Leoke family · Church records: Viljandi
- Catalog description
- Viljandi baptisms 1853 p10: No 4 Hans Louk (Leoke), b. 27 Dec 1852, son of Jaak and Kaddri (EAA.1290.1.67)
- Repository
- National Archives of Estonia (Saaga)
- Reference
- EAA.1290.1.67, image 9 (p. 10)
- Reuse
- Cite the National Archives of Estonia reference.
- People
- Jaak Leoke (Lõuk) 1813–1867
- Hans Leoke 1853–1919
- Ann Wardja b. 1820
How to cite this page
The Leoke and Koik Families, “Hans Leoke’s baptism, Viljandi, 1853” (L129), compiled by the Koik family, https://koikleoke.dckoiks.com/records/l129.html, accessed [date].