Baptism of Johannes Springorum

On 15 July 1625, Johannes Springorum, son of Reinhard Springorum, stablemaster, and his wife Catharina, was baptized in the church of St. Nicolai in Dortmund. The baptism was witnessed by prominent godparents, including Johann von der Berswordt, mayor of Dortmund, and Dietrich von Plettenburg, a cavalry captain, reflecting the family’s social and professional connections. The baptismal entry was recorded in the parish register of St. Nicolai.

Transcription

Original

Den 15. Julii getauft Johannis, Reinhard Springorum stallmeisters, und Catrinen Sonlein, Paten waren die Edle Ehrenwerte und Wohlweise Herr Johann von der Berswordt Bürgermeister, Dietrich von Plettenburg Rittmeister und Christina [...]

English Translation

On the 15th of July was baptized Johannis, Reinhard, son of Springorum, the stablemaster, and Catharina Sonlein. Godparents were the noble, honourable, and most wise gentlemen Mr. Johann von der Berswordt, Burgomaster, Dietrich von Plettenburg, cavalry captain, and Mistress Christina. [...]

Persons involved

Johannes Springorum
Role: Child

Note: Baptized on 15 July 1625 in the church of St. Nicolai in Dortmund.
Reinhard Springorum
Role: Father

Note: Father of the baptized child; identified as a stablemaster.
Catharina Sonlein
Role: Mother

Note: Mother of the baptized child.
Johann von der Berswordt
Role: Godparent

Note: Mayor (Bürgermeister) of Dortmund.
Dietrich von Plettenburg
Role: Godparent

Note: Rittmeister (cavalry captain).
Christina
Role: Godparent

Note: Named as a godparent in the baptismal record; surname not recorded.

Baptism of Johannes Springorum