I definately agree with the others on the first name of Herman. But, I would say that the first letter of the last name is an L, looking at the wife's first name of Louise.
Herman Sebilsman, which makes no sense. In German, the given name would be spelled Hermann (not Herrman), and Sebilsman I'm sure isn't even close to what this person's actual surname is.
Further confirmation of my theory that the only two prerequisites for being a census taker were: 1) successful completion of a penmanship class taught by a physician; 2) failing a basic spelling test. Bonus points were awarded for being blind in one eye and/or undertaking one's duties whilst suffering from delerium tremens.
Herman Schiliman
ReplyDeleteHerman Schildman ??
ReplyDeleteShilerman Herman
ReplyDeleteSchildman, Herman
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ReplyDelete*possibly meant to be: Schlisman or Schleisman
I definately agree with the others on the first name of Herman. But, I would say that the first letter of the last name is an L, looking at the wife's first name of Louise.
ReplyDeleteLebilsman, Herrman
ReplyDeleteHerman Schillman (the letter s in the servant word in another column is very close to the initial letter here)
ReplyDeleteWow !!
ReplyDelete8 comments -- 6 or 7 different surnames. No wonder some ancestors are hard to find.
Herman Sebilsman, which makes no sense. In German, the given name would be spelled Hermann (not Herrman), and Sebilsman I'm sure isn't even close to what this person's actual surname is.
ReplyDeleteFurther confirmation of my theory that the only two prerequisites for being a census taker were: 1) successful completion of a penmanship class taught by a physician; 2) failing a basic spelling test. Bonus points were awarded for being blind in one eye and/or undertaking one's duties whilst suffering from delerium tremens.
Herman Schildman
ReplyDeleteThere is a head of household on the same page with the last name of Hufendick, which also has the same style of "d".
This census was taken in Walker Township, Hancock County, Illinois, 1880--by a German native I believe.