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Benno’s family-register entry

Published in 1888, this is strong family-register evidence for Benno’s name, date of birth, and parents. It is not his original church baptism.

German 1888 Seydlitz family-register excerpt naming Benno, Guido, and Amalie

German original · English translation

What this page says

“Benno Guido Gustav Leopold, born 31 March 1854.” Under “Parents,” it identifies Guido Alexander Maximilian and Amalie Adelhaid, née von Löper.

The same entry places Guido at Klein-Rambin and later Pfingstfurth, and gives Amalie’s death in Berlin. Spelling and dates are transcribed from the printed register; original wording remains available in the scan.

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Family-held and newspaper exhibits

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1939 death announcement for Benno Seydlitz — **Benno death announcement · 1939**
English original. The notice names Benno and the surviving family members listed in the publication.

1999 obituary excerpt for William Seydlitz — **William Seydlitz obituary · 1999**
English original. The notice names Mary Van Riper as a daughter.

Marriage certificate for Ted L. VanRiper and Mary E. Seydlitz — **Mary E. Seydlitz and Ted L. VanRiper · 1990**
English original. Family-held Washington County, Arkansas marriage certificate, filed 9 October 1990, Book 3-1, page 331.