Matthes and Magdalena were married in Germany and came to Texas in late 1880. This is presented here to give you an idea as to the regulation in Germany and the types of occupations of some of our ancestors.


Office for Registration, District 4
Last Name and First Name: Boh, Magdalene
Place of Birth: Neustadt (Saxony)
Year of Birth: 1854
Qualification: Maid
Employer: Mr. Odrich, Crown Land Tenant
Date of Employment: July 1, 1880
Residence: Friedrichstrasse 23
Dresden (Germany) July 5, 1880

[Reverse]
The bearer i.e., served the previous leaseholder of the below mentioned manor farm as senior maid from January 14th 1876 until June 30th 1880 and, the signatory from July 1st 1880 until today with honest, diligent and orderly behavior, which is truthfully confirmed upon her voluntary separation.
Manor Farm Ostra, Dresden September 20th 1880.
For the Gentleman Leaseholder B. Odrich
Signature
(Manager)

Service extended under the same relationship until April 1st 1881.
Manor Farm Ostra,
April 1st 1881
Notice given
Bernard Odrich

[Translated by Margot Hendricks]




Last Name and First Name: Jacubick, Matthes
Place of Birth: Trebendorf (Saxony)
Year of Birth: May 5, 1852
Qualification: Servant
Employer: Mr. Odrich, Crown Land Tenant
Date of Employment: July 1, 1880
Residence: Friedrichstrasse 23
Dresden (Germany) July 5, 1880

[Reverse]
The bearer i.e., served the previous leaseholder of the below mentioned manor farm from September 28th 1876 until June 30th 1880 and, the signatory from July 1st 1880 until today with honest, diligent and orderly behavior, which is confirmed herewith upon his voluntary separation.
Manor Farm Ostra, Dresden September 20th 1880.
For the Gentleman Leaseholder B. Odrich
Signature
(Manager)

Service extended under the same relationship until April 1st 1881.
Manor Farm Ostra, April 1st 1881
Notice given
Bernard Odrich

[Translated by Margot Hendricks]