Birth record for Ernest Pohl [I01978], showing mother Theresia Pohl [I01974]. The father's name is blank and baby Ernest's surname is the same as his mother's surname, Pohl.

This was likely an illegitimate birth in the eyes of the Catholic Church. Theresia's husband was probably not Catholic and the Church did not recognize their marriage. Unfortunately baby Ernest died 30 November 1855. This is also indicated by the "x" or cross under his name in this record. Therefore he was never officially legitimized by his father before he died.

Source: Rímskokatolická fara Vápenná [The Roman Catholic rectory Vápenná], Vi VII 4, Inventory 3479, nemcina [German], 1853 - 1870, N, I-N [Births, Births Index], Zemský archiv v Opave [Provincial Archives in Opave], Vápenná, Polka, Czech Republic, Image 3, Page 3, Ernest Pohl, March 27, 1853.