An example from the region's oldest baptismal register:
For those for whom this text is not entirely clear, here is the translation:
All the previous (deeds) are no longer there.
- Henricus Haijens (had his) daughter Maria Haijens baptised.
Peter: Jordanis Steurs Meter: Maria Gestels
Anno 1574 1 June - Walterus Brulmans (had his) daughter Maria Brulmans baptised.
Peter: Arnoldus Reijnaerts Meter: Catharina Michiels
Anno 1574 13 juni - Teodoricus Scutteput (heeft laten dopen zijn) dochter Maria Scutteput.
Peter: Joannes Geevers Meter: Gertruijt Vanden Werve
Anno 1574 6 november - Joannes Geevers (heeft laten dopen zijn) dochter Gertruijt Geevers.
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Further examples of ancient writing (Anno 1526) from the
Register of feudal lords & feudal men of Horst, St.Pieters-Rode and Cortelke