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Österreich, Oberösterreich, Familienbogen | Österreich, Oberösterreich, Familienbogen | ||
== | == What is in the Collection? == | ||
This collection will include records from 1650-1900. | This collection will include records from 1650-1900. | ||
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These records include family group records compiled from Roman Catholic parish registers from Upper Austria. The original records are in the Oberösterreichischen Landesarchiv, Linz, Austria. | These records include family group records compiled from Roman Catholic parish registers from Upper Austria. The original records are in the Oberösterreichischen Landesarchiv, Linz, Austria. | ||
=== Record History === | |||
Austria is divided into 2 ecclesiastical provinces for the Roman Catholic Church: the ecclesiastical province of Salzburg and the ecclesiastical province of Vienna. The Diocese of Linz and other parishes in Upper Austria are part of the Vienna province. Up until the past few hundred years, religions were the most faithful in keeping vital records. As such, these records have high validity. However, keep in mind that errors may have occurred at the time of documentation. | Austria is divided into 2 ecclesiastical provinces for the Roman Catholic Church: the ecclesiastical province of Salzburg and the ecclesiastical province of Vienna. The Diocese of Linz and other parishes in Upper Austria are part of the Vienna province. Up until the past few hundred years, religions were the most faithful in keeping vital records. As such, these records have high validity. However, keep in mind that errors may have occurred at the time of documentation. | ||
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== | == Collection Contents == | ||
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*Burial Dates and Places of Each Family Member | *Burial Dates and Places of Each Family Member | ||
== How | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
'''To search the collection by image:''' <br> ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the appropriate "Name Range" which takes you to the images.<br> | '''To search the collection by image:''' <br> ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the appropriate "Name Range" which takes you to the images.<br> | ||
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'''When searching:'''<br> As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times. | '''When searching:'''<br> As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times. | ||
== For Help Reading the Records == | |||
These records are in German. For help reading the records, see the following wiki articles: | These records are in German. For help reading the records, see the following wiki articles: | ||
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*[[Germany Resources]] | *[[Germany Resources]] | ||
== Tips to Keep in Mind == | |||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | *There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | ||
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{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||
== | == Citing this Collection == | ||
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. <br><br> | Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. <br><br> | ||
'''Collection Citation''': | '''Collection Citation''': | ||