The following is from the Kurow Parish in Koslin, Pommern. LDS film no. 1496969 item 3-5. Also from the civil records LDS film No. 1538471 item 1. If anyone is related to this family of Bratz please contact me. Ella Rose erose@enol.com 48-4 Father-Michael Neumann, farmer and magistrate Mother-Wilhelmine Bratz Child-Hulde Auguste Therese Born- 18 Jan 1841 at 8am, legitimate in Curow Baptized-7 feb 1841 Witnesses- Johann Schulz, farmer wife of farmer, Christian Bratz, Louise Stach Friederika Dewitz, widow of a miller, all three from Curow 59-11 Bridegroom- Martin Ludwig Bratz, farmhand, age 25, single, his mother gave consent verbally. Bride- Friederika Henriette Wilhelmine Kaak, age 20, single, Christian Kaak, a stall-keeper or Cottager, gave consent verbally. Date of Marriage-5 Nov 1841 in Curow 64-43 Father- Wilhelm Bratz, workman Mother- Wilhelmine Jaeger Child-Julius Friedrich Heinrich Born-4 Jul 1863 at 6am in Ubedel, Legitimate Baptized-19 Jul 1863 Witnesses 1. Landowner Julius Bratz of Seidel 2. Sheepherder Hinrich Bratz of Ubedel 3. wife of workmann Gustav Eggert of Ubedel 66-54 Father-Ludwig Bratz, Stallkeeper or Cottager Mother-Friederika Kaak Child- Hermann Martin Friederich Born 25 Aug 1863 at 8pm in Curow, legitimate Baptized 20 sep 1863 Witnesses 1. Hermann Bratz 2. Stell...sergefell ( I can't read all of the word) Friedrich Koth 3. Mathilda Eggert, all of Curow 66-67 Father-Johann Bansemer, Landowner Mother-Friederika Bratz Child-Johanne Emilie Dorothea Born 5 Oct 1863 at 2 in afternoon, legitimate, in Bewerhusen Baptized 20 Oct 1863 Witnesses-1. Johann Bratz, landowner from Bewerhusen 2. Wife of landowner, Ludwig Zenck from Curow 3. Dorothea Bratz of Rekow I will follow above format without writing Mother, Child etc. Ok 68-64 Johann Bratz, Landowner Emilie Rusch Hermann Johann LUdwig 20 Nov 1863, 2 pm, legitimate, of Vewerhusen 6 dec 1863 1. Stall-keeper or Cottager, Ludwig Zenck of Curow 2. August Raddatz of Bewerhusen 3. Landowners wife Bansemer, of Bewerhusen 94-48 Wilhelm Witt, Stall-keeper or Cottager Johanne Bratz Johann Friedrich Wilhelm 24 may 1864, 8am, leg. of Ubedel 12 jun 1864 1. Steward, Johann Ratzmann of Ubedel 2. Wilhelm Bratz of Ubedel 3. widow Balfanz of Zetthun 131-7 Anne Sophie Eggert, Widow of farmer Christian Bratz, died just before midnight, 5 feb 1843, age 64 y, 4 m. of a stroke,(apoplexy) She was buried on the 10th in Curow and left 7 children behind. 158-56 Wilhelm Witt, workman Joanne Bratz Wilhelm Hermann Carl 6 sep 1866 at 2 am, leg. of Ubedel 23 sep 1866 1. Emilie Gefeke 2. L. Krueger, Steward 3. H. Schroeder, Sheperd all of Ubedel 162-89 August Eggert, (Wiesenmaerter), couldn't find what occupation that is Henriette Bratz Caroline Auguste Albertine 21 dec 1866, 6am leg, of Bergland 1 jan 1867 1. wife of workman Wodlke 2. wife of Steward Pagel 3. sheepherder Albert Kaehler, all of Curow 182-6 Ludwig Zenck, (Wiesenmaerter) Johanne Bratz Albertine Emilie Therese 21 jan 1867, 6 am leg in Curow 24 jan 1867 1. Landowner, Albert Eggert of Curow 2. Albertine Schachtschneiger 3. Emilie Bansemer, both of Bewerhusen 182-2 Carl Bratz, resident of Curow Ernestina Schulz Johanne Josephine Alwine 6 jan 1867, 7 pm, leg., in Curow 20 Jan 1867 1. wife of Farmer, Albert Eggert 2. Augustine Bratz 3. Gustav Schulz, all of Curow 212-44 Wilhelm Witt, Dayworker Johanne Bratz Otto Julius Hermann 15 sep 1868, 9pm leg in Ubedel 27 sep 1868 1. Johann Raatz, workman 2. August Zingler, Knecht 3. Ottilie Bratz, all of Ubedel 235-34 Friedrich Bratz, workman Ernestina Barz Franz August Gustav 5 jun 1869, just before midnight, leg. in Ubedel 20 jun 1869 1. wife of dayworker, Ratzmann 2. August Barz 3. Wilhelmine Bratz, all of Ubedel 279-21 Same parents as above Carl Herman Otto 6 may 1871, 2am, leg. in Krotz 22 May 1871 1. Hermann Duhlke, workman 2. Carl Retzlaff, Saddle and Harness maker 3. Otillie Bratz, all of Ubedel 281-45 Ludewig Zencke, (Wiesenwaerter) Joanne Bratz Hermann Johann Friedrich 10 nov 1871, 2 am, leg., in Curow 15 nov 1871 1. Steward Sell 2. farmhand Carl Krumerz, both of Curow 3. wife of landowner Johann Redlen of Bewerhusen 299-24 Wilhelm Witt, workman Johanne Bratz 7 apr 1872 5am, leg, Ubedel Emergency baptism 14 apr 1872, (377-18) died age 12 days 1. dayworker, Ferdinand Redlin 2. Dayworker, Wilhelm Bratz 3. Mathilde Bratz 333-71 Wilhelm Witt, workman Johanne Bratz Johanne Friedrike Mathilde 8 dec 1873, 2pm, leg, ubedel 26 dec 1873 1. workman, Johann Villwock of Bublitz 2. Maria Balfanz of Zethun 3. Friedrike Brandenburg of Bast Deaths 20-3 Caroline, legitimate daughter of deceased landowner August Bratz, died 20 jan 1861, age 10 days, at 10am. Buried 23 Jan 1861. Survived by her mother of Bewerhusen. 20-6 Wilhelmine, born Koth, widow of Farmer Martin Bratz. Died 8 feb 1861, age 64 y, 2m, at 10 am. Buried 15 feb 1861. Survived by 7 children of Bewerhusen. 20-11 The landowner Johann Gottlieb Bratz, was found dead on the way to Gust, near Curow, 7 apr 1861, age 45y, 6m, 13d. Buried 10 apr 1861. Survived by wife and 3 children. Marriage 42-7 Bridegroom- Sheepherder and farmhand, Julius Ludwig Bratz of Ubedel, age 26. His father if deceased. Single. Bride- Wilhelmine Caroline Friederika Hensel of Ubedel, age 22. Her father Otto Hensel of Seidel is deceased. Consent to marry given in court in Manow. Single marriage date 20 May 1862. 18-20 Christian Bratz, farmer Louise Stach or Rach Gottlieb Hermann 7 nov 1840, 9pm, leg., in Curow 29 nov 1840 1. Johann Kloth, wheelwright, of Curow 2. Carl Stach or Rach, farmer in Klein Karzenburg 3. Charlotte Eggert, daughter of farmer in Curow Film 1538471 21 Jan 1877, made known by Cottager Ludwig Bratz in Curow that his wife Friederika Bratz, died 20 Jan 1877, 7pm, age 54 y, 9m, 20d. Evangelicher (Luthern). Daughter of Cottager Christian Kaak and his wife Anna Eggert. 14 dec 1877, made known by Halbbauer (direct translation is half farmer, but couldn't find it in book) Albert Eggert of Curow, that his wife Joanne Eggert died the 4th of dec 1877 at 5 am, age 38y, 5m, 8d. Evangelicher, born in Curow 6 jul 1839 to farmer Michael Neumann and Wilhelmine Bratz. 13 apr 1878, made known by landwoner Carl Bratz of Curow that his son Carl Heinrich Edwin Bratz, died 12 apr 1878, 6 am, age 7y, 3m, 14 day. Evangelicher. Born 18 dec 1871. His mother is Ernestine Schulz. 7 jun 1880, made known by workman August Bratz of Curow that landowner Ludwig Bratz died on 7 jun 1880, at 4am, age 65 y. Evangelicher. Married to the deceased Friedrike Knack, Son of farmer Christian Bratz and mother not known. 5 nov 1880, made known by Halbbauerhofs...eitzer (can't read all of occupation) August Eggert of Curow that Paul Richard Bernhard Eggert, 16 days old, died 18 oct 1880, at 9am. Evangelicher. Mother Emilie Bratz.. 22 mar 1880, made known by Cottager Wilhelm Freier of Curow, that Wilhelmine Neumann died 21 mar 1880 at 11 am, age 61 years 22 d, Evangelicher. Born in Curow 28 Feb 1819. Husband Micheal Neumann and daughter of farmer Martin Bratz and wife Friederika Koth. 1841-48-2 Father Johann Michael Koth, Wheelright, Mother Sophia Bratz child Friedrich Wilhelm born 21 jan 1841, 8pm, Leg(itimate) in Curow Tauf 25 jan witnesses 1. August Eggert, farmers son, 2. August Bratz, 3. Wilhelmine Koth, married name Bratz, all three in Curow. 1842-81-50 Father Friederich Schmidt, dayworker, mother Henrietta Bratz child Holdein Wilhelmine Marie, born 11 aug 1842, 3am, leg., Tauf 21 aug Witnesses 1. Wilhelm Villwock, Servant in Rotzver (?), 2. Holdien Haekel of Schwartzin, 3. Maria Ganz, maid, in Curow. 1842-85-62 Father, Ferdinand Barz, day worker, mother Friederika Witt child Mathilde Ernestine Caroline, born 25 oct 9 pm in Beverhusen, leg. Tauf 6 Nov Witnesses 1. Caroline Jaennerich Barz from Gerbin, 2. Mathilde Heier. daughter of school teacher, from Neu Gribeitz, 3. Michael Barz, landowner in Moker. 1842-89-6 Groom Johann Ludwig Eggert, farmers son, age 23 from Curow, single, parents gave consent. Bride Wilhelmine Friederike Charlotte Bratz, from Curow, age 19, single Father of Bride, Christian Bratz, Farmer and justice of Court, deceased Mother gave consent. 1843-111-11 Father, Ludwig Eggert, day worker, Mother Wilhelmine Bratz Child Hanne Louise Augustine, born 14 feb, 7pm, leg, in Curow, Tauf 26 feb witnesses 1. Louise Stach, wife of farmer Bratz, 2. Louise Litzkoer, farmers daughter, 3. August Eggert, farmers son, all from Curow. 1843-135-28 deceased Joanne Louise Auguste Bratz, daughter of day worker Ludwig Bratz, age 18 days, on 30 nov 5am, from convulsions, in Curow, buried 3 Dec. survived by parents. 1861-4-11 Father Ferdinand Schuenemann, direct translation half farmer, in Gr. Kargenburg, mother Auguste Bratz, Child Bertha Wilhelmine Caroline, born 15 feb 5pm in Beverhusen, leg, Tauf 16 Feb Witnesses 1. Farmer Carl Bratz from Rekow, 2. wife of cottager and Stall-keeper, Ludwig Zemk from Curow 3. Wilhelmine Raddatz from Beverhusen. (Note on this town, it could also be Bewerhusen) 1862-32-28 Father Hinrich Bratz, sheepherder and Mathilde Eggert mother child Johanne Henrietta Wilhelmine, born 11 may at 10 am in Ubedel, leg. Tauf 25May Witnesses 1. William Bratz, 2. wife of dayworker Wilhelm Bratz, born Jaeger 3. halffarmer August Nitz, all of Ubedel 1862-34-37 Father Wilhelm Witt, cottager and Stallkeeper, mother Hanne Bratz child August Johann Friederich, born 20 jun 8am in Ubedel, leg Tauf 29 Jun witnesses 1. Hanne Scherer from Muehlenkampl, 2. Resident tailor from Ubedel, 3 . August Koll...tz from Fei...hof Klannin. 1862-36-49 father august Eggert, resident Curow, mother Henriette Bratz Child Bertha Caroline Ernestine, born 24 aug 11 am, Curow, leg Tauf 7 sep witnesses 1. Carl Bratz, farmers son from Curow, 2. Wife of Day worker Ratzmann, 3. Magdalene Ernestine Eggert, both of Ubedel. 1862-54-55 Deceased Augusta, Leg. daughter of worker Wilhelm Bratz and the Wilhelmine Jaeger. Age 2 years 4 months 14 days, in Ubedel on 10 dec at noon, of a tumor. buried 14 dec. Survived by parents. 1862-58-9 Father Ludwig Zemk, Weisenwaerter ( I think he is a keeper of the field)?, mother Hanne Bratz child Ludwig Johann Carl, born 20 jan 7 am, in Curow, leg. Tauf 1 feb witnesses 1. farmer Carl Bratz from Rekow 2. Landowners wife Bausamer 3. Landowner Johann Redlin both of Beverhuesen. 1863-68-84 Father Johann Bratz, landowner mother Emilie Rusch child Hermann Johann Ludwig born 20 nov 2pm in Bewerhusen, leg Tauf 6dec Witnesses 1. Cottager Ludwig Zemk from Curow, 2. August Raddatz 3. Landowner's wife Bausemer both of Bewerhusen. 1863-84-48 Deceased Johann Friedrich August, leg. son of worker Ferdinand Redlin and Theresa Bratz, age 1 month 24 days in Ubedel from convulsions on 22 dec 1pm. buried 26 dec, survived by parents. 1863-84-50 Deceased August Friedrich Johann, leg. son of cottager Wilhelm Witt and Johanne Bratz, age 1 year 5 months from (Stukhusten) some kind of cough, but not Whooping. (I looked that up). on 26 dec 11 am, Buried 3 jan 1864, survived by parents. 1864-90-18 Father Johann Ratzmann, Farm Steward, Mother Wilhelmine Bratz Child a female who died 3 hrs after birth and therefore was not baptized. In Ubedel Born 29 Feb and died same date 1864-98-69 Father Ferdinand Redlin, worker and Therese Bratz, mother child Ludwig Albert Gustav, born 18 sep at 1 am (oops didn't get town), leg Tauf 2 oct. witnesses 1. Ludwig Reck, Tailor from Gust 2. August Brandenburg from Todtenhagen and 3. Albertine Barz from Jatzingen. 1864-110-1 Deceased Julius Hugo August, leg son of worker August Geheka and Henrietta Barz, age 9 m 3d in Ubedel, from convulsions, on 3 jan at 5pm. Buried 7 jan survived by parents. 1865-122-8 father David Fehlberg, day worker, mother Ernestine Barz child Ferdinand Friedrich Wilhelm, born 28 jan at 11am in Zeblin, leg Tauf 29 jan Witnesses 1. Ferdinand Schulz, day worker, 2. Wilhelm Rutz, 3. Friederike Pergande or Pergaede all from Zeblin. 1869-239-73 father Carl Bratz, resident and mother Ernestine Schulz child Therese Johanne Augustine, born 25 nov 2am in Curow, leg Tauf 27Nov witnesses 1. August Bratz, 2. Johanna Schulz, 3. Johanna Neumann all from Curow. 1869-245-11 Deceased Johanne Emilie Luisa Bratz, daughter of deceased landowner Bratz and Charlotte Zemke. Age 10 Y 7M in Beverhusen. on 13 feb at 9pm of tonsillitis (quinsey), Buried 17 feb. Survived by parents (this is interesting as it says that the daughter is nachgelassen, which means left behind. the only thing I can think of is that she had a stepfather at this time. 1869-247-6 Deceased the wife of cottager Albrecht, Auguste born Zemk, age 41 y 19 d on 2 Feb at 8 am in Curow, of Typhus. Left behind widower and 6 minor children. 1870-263-59 Father Wilhelm Bratz, worker and mother Wilhelmine Jaeger child Wilhelmine Mathilde Charlotte, born 14 sep at 2 am in Ubedel, leg Tauf 27 sep witnesses 1. Mathilde Feik Maerten 2. wife of Hofmeister (farm steward)Ratzmann 3. Wilhelm Bratz all of Ubedel 1870-271-8 deceased Therese Johanne Auguste, leg. daughter of landowner Carl Bratz and Ernestine Schulz, age 2 m 17d on 12 feb at 4am in Curow of convulsions. Buried 16 feb, survived by parents. 871-277-2 father Carl Bratz landowner and Ernestine Schulz mother child Wilhelm Carl Hermann, born 3 jan at 11 am, in Curow, leg. Tauf 15 jan witnesses 1. wife of police sergant Barz from Coeslin 2. Farmer Rand from Klein Volz 3. Hermann Bratz from Curow 1871-281-45 father Ludwlig Zemke, Weisenwaerter, mother Johanne Bratz child Hermann Johann Friedrich, born 10 nov at 2 am in Curow, leg. Tauf 15 nov 1. Farm steward Sell 2. Servant Carl Krumery both from Curow 3. wife of landowner Johan Redlin in Beverhusen. 1871-283-58 father Carl Bratz, landowner and mother Ernestine Schulz child Carl Erdwin Hinrich, born 28 dec (couldn't see time in binding) leg. Tauf 29 dec witnesses 1. Heinrich Schulz , Koffaethen son (maybe luggage maker, but not sure as I can't find in dictionary) 2. Heinrich Schulz, son of farmer 3. wife of Koffaeth born Schulz. 1871-86-4 deceased Wilhelm Carl Hermann, leg son of landowner Carl Bratz and Ernestina Schulz, age 1 year in Curow on the 1 feb at noon of convulsions. Buried 5 feb and survived by parents. 1872-307-91 FatherFerdinand Reblin day worker and mother Theresa Bratz child Wilhelm Ottokar Bernhard, born 3 dec at 2 am in Ubedel, leg Tauf 22 dec witnesses 1. Ottilie Kunde 2. Wilhelm Bratz of Ubedel and 3. Sheepherder Wilh. Sold from Predderegen. 1872-317-18 deceased August Carl, leg son of worker Wilhelm Witt and Johanne Bratz, age 12 days of convulsions in Ubedel, born 19 apr and buried 21 apr. Survived by parents. 1872-319-45 deceased Franz August Gustav, leg son of worker Ferdinand Redlin and Therese Bratz, age 5 y 9 m of convulsions in Ubedel, 21 dec at 4 am, buried 26 dec, survived by parents. 1873-329-51 father Friederich Bratz, worker and mother Ernestine Barz child Auguste Charlotte Mathilde, born 4 sep at 5 am in Kratz, leg Tauf 21 sep witnesses 1. Mathilde Bratz from Ubedel 2/ Charlotte Zemk, day workers daughter from Gust. 3. Worker August Poch from Bublitz. 1873-331-56 father Friedrich Dorov, worker and mother Emilie Bratz child Wilhelmine Ernstine Caroline, born 19 sep 5pm in Curow, leg Tauf 5 oct witnesses 1. Emilie Kunde farmers daughter in Curow 2. Bertha Bratz from Curow 3. servant Albert Dorov from Klannin. 1873-347-44 deceased Wilhelm Ottokar, leg son worker Ferdinand Redlin and Theresa Bratz, age 8m,2d, of convulsions. Died 6 aug 5 am in Ubedel. Buried 10 aug, survived by parents. 1874-357-38 Father August Bratz, Shoemaker and mother Friederika Eggert child Albert Gustav Emil, born 17 jun 6 am in Curow, leg Tauf 5 jul witnesses 1. Farmers son Gustav Bratz, 2. Kufferfer's (luggage maker ?) son August Panten both of Curow 3. Johanne Eggert, daughter Weisenwaerten from Schlosskaemper. 1868-224-8 Groom Johann August Bratz, worker from Ubedel age 30y, single permission given by cottager Wilhelm Bratz Bride Wilhelmine Friederike Ernestine Barz, age 24 of Ubedel, single, permission given by landowner August Barz in Jatzingen. Married 23 Oct . Published in Bublitz. 1868-221-47 Deceased Ludwig Albert Gustav leg. son worker Ferdinand Redlin and Theresa Bratz. Age 4 y 3m 2d, in Ubedel of Braenen (can't find in dictionary). Death date 17 dec 4 pm, bur 20 dec, survived by parents. 1868-214-49 father Carl Bratz, resident and Ernestine Schulz mother child August Christian Louis, born 14 nov at 1 am in Curow, leg. Tauf 29 nov Witnesses 1. Sergeant Barz from Coeslin, 2 Farmer Bratz 3. Widower Schulz both from Curow. 1867-200-15 deceased Berthe, leg. daughter of landowner Carl Bratz and Ernestine Schulz age 2y, 4m, 3d of convulsions , Died 22 jun 1pm in Curow, Bur 25 jun, survived by parents. 1867-182-13 Father Ferdinand Redlin, worker and mother Therese Bratz child Franz August Gustav born 21 feb 7am in Ubedel, leg Tauf 10 mar witnesses 1. Landowner August Hosanke from Ubedel 2. Ferdinand Eggert from Gust 3. wife August Redlin from Ubedel. 160-73 Father Wilhelm Bratz, worker and mother Johanne Jaeger child Ernestine Caroline Franziska born 5 nov 4 am in Ubedel, leg Tauf 14 nov witnesses 1. Ernestine Schroeder 2 Caroline Eggert 3. Franz Jaekel all from Ubedel 865-144-37 deceased Wilhelmine Auguste Mathilde leg. Daughter cottager Ludwig Bratz and Friederike Knak, age 15 y, 6m, 2d,, died 13 jun 11am of smallpox in Curow. Buried 17 jul, survived by parents 1873-325-18 Father August Bratz, master shoemaker, mother Friederike Eggert Child Franz Johann Wilhelm, born 21 mar 11pmd, in Schlosskaempen, leg. Tauf 26 mar. Wittness 1. wife farmer Chr. ( could be either christian or christoph) Bratz in Curow 2. Reiseler (Reise is trip, so maybe planner of trips?) W. Eggert from Schlosskaempen 3. Pfarr...(Pfarr is pastor, so he had something to do with church, the last part of Pfarr looks like colonns, but that doesn't mean anything to me) Johann Eggert from Klannin.