Zámrsk Regional Archives Instructions
Finding Parish Records in the Zámrsk Regional Archives[edit | edit source]
Step-by-Step Instructions[edit | edit source]
The Zámrsk Regional Archive is a bit different from other Czech archives. Rather than browsing through records in an online record viewer, individual digitized registers may currently be downloaded for free in a ZIP file.
In 2021 the Zámrsk Regional Archive will be transferring to a new system that will allow for a better record viewing experience. The new website is already up, but the new record system is not yet available. The new site can be accessed here.
- 1. To begin, go to stare.vychodoceskearchivy.cz. To translate the page into English using the Google Chrome browser, right click anywhere on the page and select the option Translate to English.
- 2. Click on Open a list of matrices from which you can download individual digitized master books (Otevřete si seznam matrik, z něhož lze stahovat jednotlivé digitalizované matriční knihy).
- 3. A PDF file will open. This PDF file contains a detailed alphabetical inventory of parishes. As of October 2021 (page numbers subject to change). The inventory of Roman Catholic records begins on page 3, the Evangelical (Lutheran) records begin on page 2457, the Czechoslovak Church records begin on page 2537 and the civil registration records begin on page 2566.
- 4. Within each section, it is organized alphabetically. Each register's description within a parish includes a clickable link. To download a register to your computer click on the link under the register's description in a PDF file.
- 5. Below is an example of typical entry. The register's description is followed by a clickable link.
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sign. 1-1 ____ matrika NOZ ____ 1787-1803 kn1 |
- Translation:
- In the first line, which describes the events in the record: Matrika = register, N=births, O=marriages, Z=deaths.
- In the second line, Babice is the parish name.
- The next two lines are unnecessary to translate.
- So then the last line is the clickable link to the ZIP file for Babice parish registers, birth, marriages, and deaths, 1787-1803.
- In the first line, which describes the events in the record: Matrika = register, N=births, O=marriages, Z=deaths.
- Translation:
- 6. Find the record listing that covers the location, events, and time period you want to search. Click on the blue link. A ZIP file will download to your computer. Open and/or save the file. You can read it on your computer, or print it.
- 6. Find the record listing that covers the location, events, and time period you want to search. Click on the blue link. A ZIP file will download to your computer. Open and/or save the file. You can read it on your computer, or print it.
For more information, see the article Zámrsk Regional Archives, Czechia Church Records.