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Translation: Dannenfels

In German family history research, it is necessary to learn how to read and write German Gothic handwriting. Being able to transliterate and transcribe the traditional German handwriting is one of the most difficult elements in German Family History. Last semester, Fall 2007, I took a German Paleography class which provided a splendid foundation with quick learning habits in this area. BYU is the only institution in the United States which teaches a formal German paleography class! Most professional researchers learn this stuff through self-help books, dictionaries, and years of practice. An excellent source, written by my professor, Roger P. Minert, is used in most major Conferences dealing with German Family History. Called "Deciphering German Handwriting," this book is highly recommended for anyone interested in learning from one of the best experts.

Christian and Barbara, 1826

Civil Marriage Record of Christian Denzer, son of Simon Denzer and Anna Atilia and Barbara Engelskircher, daughter of Valentin Engelskircher and Anna Maria Freÿ. Married 23 February 1826 in Dannenfels, Bayern, Deutschland.

Welcome Christian Denzer, 1832

Here is the Civil Birth Record of Christian Denzer, Son of Christian Denzer and Barbara Engelskircher. Born 18 December 1832 in Dannenfels, Bayern, Deutschland.

Es Ist Dannenfels! Das Heim Meines Vaters...

It was almost too good to be true, but Rachel and I actually were wandering through the small streets of Dannenfels. It has been over a century, yet, there remains to this day a legacy of the Denzer name. Indeed, there is a Denzer Corner of houses still in use. Fortunately, and unexpectedly, we chanced upon meeting Hans and Helga Denzer. With cautious language, smiling eyes, and amazing hearts, these two helped to bind a long gap between generations of separation.
Said Hans, "Ah! Es ist wunderbar! Bitte, Schreiben Sie uns!" We have not heard from them since our day’s journey, however, there is a great deal of hope for future correspondence. Below, you will see some other pictures of Dannenfels, a village where Christian Denzer, Barbara Engelskircher and some of their children walked and played before their seaward journey "nach Amerika."

DANNENFELS

According to Hans Denzer, who gave us a tour of the village, this is the "Denzer Corner." Here, the Denzer name can be found above or to the side of the doors.

Evangelische Kirche Dannenfels.

View of Dannenfels on the side of Donnersberg. I love how it dwells so peacefully in the hillside.

Random Snapshots of the Village:

A Tribute to 91 Years

Dolores Anna Daisy Barnick Denzer passed away 5 Feb 2008 at 10:00 pm. Grandma is finally united again with her dear Bob.

"You met Grandpa at a dance, didn't you?"

"He came and he took me and asked me to dance. And we danced. It was very... nothing personal. And much to my surprise the following Saturday he showed up at home and wanted to take me to the dance. I hadn’t realized that…I thought I was going to the dance with Martin. But I guess Martin and he had had it arranged that he would take me. So, that was that."-12 Feb 2006