Above is the official baptism record for John Zielinski, recorded at Altmark Parish (now Stary Targ). While difficult to read, it translates thusly: Johann Zielinski was born on the 7th of June 1839 in Tillendorf, Poland to Joseph Zielinski and Anna Kryniewska. He was baptized on the 14th of June, 7 days later. He was the 50th baptism in the year 1839 for Altmark Parish, and the 29th legitimate male child. Godparents for John were Jacob Kowalski and Anna Hertowski. John was the 3rd of 4 children born to Joseph and Anna. All were born in Tillendorf. (not included in above record)