[Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Occupation Translation

[Jan Textor]

John,

A "Frey Gutsbesitzer" was probably the owner of a "Freigut", i.e. he was the 
owner of an estate which was (partially or fully) exempt from taxes etc.

Hope this helps.
Jan


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From: "gpvjem" <gpvjem at sasktel.net>
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Subject: [Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Occupation Translation


>    In a West Prussian record (1807) I have encountered the following as 
> the occupation of one of the principals,.  "Frey Gutsbesitzer"
> I have exhausted all my resources, unless there is one on the Internet I 
> haven't checked. so I am asking for help.
>
> Thank you for any assistance.
>
> John Marsch
>