A certificate of "Aryan" descent, issued to Joseph Schäfer of Mühlheim, Germany. To prove one's "Aryan" racial status in Nazi Germany, an individual had to trace their ancestry back to 1800. Signed by an official justice of the peace, this certificate attests to Schäfer's parentage and baptism. Dated January 14, 1936.
Copy
Catholic Parish Office
Mühlheim am Main
Mühlheim am Main, January 14th 1936
In proof of the Aryan descent:
Joseph Schäfer, son of Wilhelm Schäfer and Anna Maria Moll, born on March 14th 1863 in Mühlheim am Main and was baptized on March 16th 1863 according to Catholic ritual.
Parents:
Wilhelm Schäfer, born on December 18th 1832 in Langensebold (district of Hanau) is of protestant denomination. This information is recorded in the local wedding book.
Anna Maria Moll, born on January 29th 1834 in Mühlheim was baptized on January 31st 1834 according to Catholic ritual.
Catholic Church
For accuracy
St. Marcus
The Catholic parish office
Mühlheim am Main
By order of: Dürk, Kpt. (either Chapter or Capitular)
The above copy and its conformity with the original document of the Catholic parish office in Mühlheim am Main is hereby certified.
Frankfurt am Main, January 16th 1936
The registrar per pro.
(signature)
Stamp: Registrar in Frankfurt am Main
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