Year index
The Year 1850
Reference: NA/YR/1850 · the 39th year of the war · Grand Chancellor Magnus Orrel · 189 entries in the public record
195,678Population
6,376Births registered
3,224Deaths registered
1,989Marriages registered
100Acts passed
141Rulings reported
182Names on the casualty roll
220.13Price index
598,300War Appropriation, marka
23Companies registered
The registers
- Births
- 6,376
- Deaths
- 3,224
- Marriages
- 1,989
- Labourer's day
- 4.31 marka
- Loaf of bread
- 8.80 pfen
- Census
- A census was taken this year
The state
- Grand Chancellor
- Magnus Orrel, since 31 December 1845
- The Assembly
- 100 acts passed · session of 1850
- The courts
- 141 rulings reported · rulings of note
- The War Ministry
- 182 names on the roll, 8 decorated · 1,782 conscripts
- The press
- The Herald
The public record
The first sixty entries for the year, matters of state first.
- 4 February 1850, The Assembly Hall: The Annual War Appropriation for 1850, 598,300 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session. Report.
- 19 May 1850, The Reed Line: Gustav Hauk of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for holding the Third Stake alone for a night. Report.
- 19 June 1850, Victory Square: The 39th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square in steady rain. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 13,000. The year's casualty roll is read. Report.
- 29 October 1850, The Ministry Quarter: Piet Gerst is appointed Minister of Chronology. Report.
- 15 November 1850, The Ministry Quarter: Piet Amsel is appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs. Report.
- 5 January 1850, Hollstadt: The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Hollstadt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 8 January 1850, Grautal: The harvest at Grautal is reported the best in memory. Grain is 4 pfen the measure. Report.
- 9 January 1850, Grauholt: A new school opens at Grauholt with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. Report.
- 10 January 1850, Ostrabruck: A storm strips roofs in Ostrabruck and fells the old lime in Mill Way. Report.
- 10 January 1850, Reedtal: The road between Reedtal and Hollstadt is metalled at a cost of 30,000 marka. Report.
- 13 January 1850, Lindenmar: The first train reaches Lindenmar. The journey from Vellmar takes 5 hours. Report.
- 14 January 1850, Sudfurt: A storm strips roofs in Sudfurt and fells the old lime in Forge Square. Report.
- 15 January 1850, Tarnmund: A storm strips roofs in Tarnmund and fells the old lime in Forge Row. Report.
- 16 January 1850, Hagenkirchen: The first train reaches Hagenkirchen. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours. Report.
- 18 January 1850, Kessel: The paper mill at Kessel burns through the night. 59 men are out of work. Report.
- 22 January 1850, Salzhafen: Salzhafen marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Chapel Quay. Report.
- 24 January 1850, Sudholt: The road between Sudholt and Grauburg is metalled at a cost of 30,000 marka. Report.
- 27 January 1850, Kessel: A storm strips roofs in Kessel and fells the old lime in Garrison Quay. Report.
- 28 January 1850, Tarnmund: A cart overturns in Bridge Quay, Tarnmund. The driver, a man of Hollhausen, is taken to hospital. Report.
- 30 January 1850, Norrwick: The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Norrwick. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 30 January 1850, Kessel: The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Kessel. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 31 January 1850, Grauburg: Grauburg marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Bridge Quay. Report.
- 31 January 1850, Tarnmoor: A new bridge is opened at Tarnmoor by the Minister of the Interior. It has 7 arches. Report.
- 1 February 1850, Oberbach: The bells of Oberbach church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 7 February 1850, Grautal: A fire in Orchard Walk at Grautal destroys 6 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost. Report.
- 8 February 1850, Eisenheim: The bells of Eisenheim church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 8 February 1850, Hochstadt: The first train reaches Hochstadt. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours. Report.
- 8 February 1850, Sanding: The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Sanding. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 10 February 1850, Weinwick: The bells of Weinwick church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 11 February 1850, Hollstadt: The road between Hollstadt and Hollhausen is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka. Report.
- 13 February 1850, Lindenmar: A cart overturns in Orchard Lane, Lindenmar. The driver, a man of Vellhausen, is taken to hospital. Report.
- 13 February 1850, Vellmar: The winter fair opens at Vellmar. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
- 14 February 1850, Weinfeld: The bells of Weinfeld church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 15 February 1850, Eisenheim: A storm strips roofs in Eisenheim and fells the old lime in Garrison Street. Report.
- 16 February 1850, Vellhausen: The bells of Vellhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 17 February 1850, Dammsee: A storm strips roofs in Dammsee and fells the old lime in Star Street. Report.
- 19 February 1850, Wasserdorf: The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Wasserdorf. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 21 February 1850, Weinfeld: The bells of Weinfeld church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 27 February 1850, Hagenkirchen: A storm strips roofs in Hagenkirchen and fells the old lime in School Way. Report.
- 1 March 1850, Kessel: The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Kessel. Cellars in Garrison Square are flooded. Report.
- 6 March 1850, Norrhafen: The bells of Norrhafen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 8 March 1850, Hollstadt: A fire in Salt Street at Hollstadt destroys 4 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost. Report.
- 9 March 1850, Grauburg: The spring fair opens at Grauburg. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
- 11 March 1850, Brennholt: The Ostra rises 20 centimetres above its mark at Brennholt. Cellars in Tanner Street are flooded. Report.
- 13 March 1850, Sudfurt: The spring fair opens at Sudfurt. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
- 14 March 1850, Hollstadt: The first train reaches Hollstadt. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours. Report.
- 14 March 1850, Grautal: The Ostra rises 20 centimetres above its mark at Grautal. Cellars in Warden Street are flooded. Report.
- 17 March 1850, Hollstadt: A fire in Well Quay at Hollstadt destroys 7 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. Report.
- 18 March 1850, Eisenheim: A new bridge is opened at Eisenheim by the Minister of the Interior. It has 7 arches. Report.
- 19 March 1850, Salzhafen: The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Salzhafen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 21 March 1850, Berging: A new wing opens at the Berging hospital, with 50 beds. Report.
- 21 March 1850, Norrbruck: A cart overturns in Reed Row, Norrbruck. The driver, a man of Norrhafen, is taken to hospital. Report.
- 21 March 1850, Weinfeld: A new wing opens at the Weinfeld hospital, with 50 beds. Report.
- 22 March 1850, Tarnmund: Tarnmund marks the 800th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Lane. Report.
- 23 March 1850, Tarnmund: A new wing opens at the Tarnmund hospital, with 80 beds. Report.
- 28 March 1850, Berging: A new school opens at Berging with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. Report.
- 1 April 1850, Dammsee: The first train reaches Dammsee. The journey from Vellmar takes 5 hours. Report.
- 4 April 1850, Weinau: The first train reaches Weinau. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours. Report.
- 7 April 1850, Oberholt: The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Oberholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 7 April 1850, Sudfurt: A new wing opens at the Sudfurt hospital, with 20 beds. Report.
Born this year
- Matthis Mandlind, factory worker, born 19 January 1850 at Brennhafen; died 1927
- Hendrik Hallin, farmer, born 30 January 1850 at Furtstadt; died 1920
- Hendrik Melholt, labourer, born 4 February 1850 at Lindenholt; died 1919
- Hannes Hallin, teacher, born 28 February 1850 at Vellmar; died 1902
- Teodor Weltvundek, postal worker, born 25 March 1850 at Vellmar; died 1921
- Katrin Hallin, farmer, born 25 March 1850 at Tarnmund; died 1917
- Konrad Ilgen, labourer, born 29 March 1850 at Berging; died 1933
- Aurel Isker, soldier, born 7 April 1850 at Sudfurt; died 1913
- Josef Turel, factory worker, born 12 April 1850 at Oberholt; died 1923
- Ottmar Fenn, official, born 2 May 1850 at Vellmar; died 1937
- Gustav Stolel, railwayman, born 31 May 1850 at Lindenwick; died 1918
- Tomas Griel, lawyer, born 5 June 1850 at Sandfeld; died 1908
- Fedor Falk, farm labourer, born 7 June 1850 at Kessel; died 1896
- Brigitta Brenn, mechanic, born 24 June 1850 at Weinfeld; died 1926
- Konrad Trestfal, mechanic, born 27 June 1850 at Furttal; died 1920
- Anneke Siermiler, teacher, born 15 July 1850 at Hochstadt; died 1902
- Ulrik Mossbach, factory worker, born 5 August 1850 at Reedtal; died 1921
- Roderik Amsel, railwayman, born 16 September 1850 at Vellmar; died 1911
- Teodor Moor, mason, born 19 September 1850 at Brennholt; died 1926
- Piet Hallin, soldier, born 28 September 1850 at Vellhausen; died 1914
Died this year
- Valter Ostrand, farmer, born 1796 at Sanding; died 1 January 1850
- Ottmar Fenn, housekeeper, born 1785 at Talkirchen; died 13 January 1850
- Edvard Reinholt, labourer, born 1775 at Kesselkirchen; died 28 January 1850
- Bertil Quast, soldier, born 1775 at Ostrahausen; died 9 February 1850
- Emil Krecker, mason, born 1784 at Kessel; died 11 February 1850
- Ottmar Hallin, miner, born 1794 at Vellmar; died 12 February 1850
- Valter Bautpar, official, born 1765 at Brennholt; died 12 March 1850
- Edvard Gansel, smith, born 1772 at Sudholt; died 17 March 1850
- Anton Bauer, labourer, born 1791 at Hollstadt; died 21 March 1850
- Ottmar Rabe, merchant, born 1788 at Weinfeld; died 28 March 1850
- Werner Brenn, soldier, born 1788 at Sudfurt; died 27 May 1850
- Piet Trundel, clerk, born 1802 at Ostrabruck; died 20 June 1850
- Piet Brenn, teacher, born 1782 at Ostrabruck; died 8 October 1850
- Aurel Wendl, carpenter, born 1777 at Vellmar; died 26 October 1850
- Josef Lausberg, soldier, born 1776 at Weinhausen; died 4 November 1850
- Ivo Hallin, weaver, born 1785 at Sudholt; died 19 December 1850