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German parish and civil registration records may contain a gold mine of information. Exceptions do exist, especially the early records, though for the most part they include the key elements needed for genealogical research. When available, the parish and civil registration records are our primary record source of individual life events. | German parish and civil registration records may contain a gold mine of information. Exceptions do exist, especially the early records, though for the most part they include the key elements needed for genealogical research. When available, the parish and civil registration records are our primary record source of individual life events. | ||
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{{Tip|Archive research requires either being onsite or hiring an onsite researcher. Some archives will respond to requests to copy a specific file, though will not search the records for a specific ancestor for you.}} <br> | {{Tip|Archive research requires either being onsite or hiring an onsite researcher. Some archives will respond to requests to copy a specific file, though will not search the records for a specific ancestor for you.}} <br> | ||
To determine what records are at the Family History Library, perform a “place search” within the Family History Library Catalog located at http://www.familysearch.org/. You will need to know the record jurisdictions of your specific locality. (See Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog located at FamilySearch.org). The films are available for viewing at the Family History Library or can be sent to a Family History Center near you. There are over 500 Family History Centers worldwide. To search for a Family History Center near you, go to FamilySearch Centers | FamilySearch.org. | To determine what records are at the Family History Library, perform a “place search” within the Family History Library Catalog located at http://www.familysearch.org/. You will need to know the record jurisdictions of your specific locality. (See Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog located at FamilySearch.org). The films are available for viewing at the Family History Library or can be sent to a Family History Center near you. There are over 500 Family History Centers worldwide. To search for a Family History Center near you, go to FamilySearch Centers | FamilySearch.org. | ||
=== Cemetery Records === | === Cemetery Records === | ||