The Dewulfs of Torhout

Hooglede baptism, 26 February 1637: the twins Oliverius and Stephanus, sons of Georgius de Wulf and Martina van Overschelde

Hooglede, Sint-Amandus, registers vol. 2 (baptisms, banns and burials 1627-1647). Image: FamilySearch, film DGS 7944201 (film 1143330), image 243, copied from the author's own FamilySearch login (standing permission 2026-09-23). · see it in the archive

Transcription

26 Februarij baptisati sunt / Oliverius et Stephanus f[ilii] Georgij de Wulf / et Martinae van Overschelde Con[iugum] / Patr[ini] Prioris: Oliverius Gauwerck / Stephana Duvele[?] / Alterius: Stephanus de Wulf / Maria van Overschelde

Translation

26 February [1637]: baptised were Oliverius and Stephanus, sons of Georgius (Joris) de Wulf and Martina van Overschelde, a married couple. Godparents of the first: Oliverius Gauwerck and Stephana Duvele[?]; of the other: Stephanus de Wulf and Maria van Overschelde.