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<br> For the English translation of common terms that appear in the index, see “Key Words” in the “Language and Languages” section of this outline. | <br> For the English translation of common terms that appear in the index, see “Key Words” in the “Language and Languages” section of this outline. | ||
== '''How to Use the Index''' == | |||
=== '''Finding a Marriage Record''' === | |||
Step 1. Look for the bride's surname in the Names and Film Numbers list. (If a surname appears on two films, look at the grooms' names to decide which film you need.) Write down the film number. | |||
Step 2. Get a copy of the microfilm. Step 3. Find the record on the microfilm. | Step 2. Get a copy of the microfilm. | ||
Step 3. Find the record on the microfilm. | |||
Step 4. Use the information to find the marriage in the original parish register (see the “Church Records“ section of this outline). | Step 4. Use the information to find the marriage in the original parish register (see the “Church Records“ section of this outline). | ||
=== '''Finding the Parents of a Widow or Widower:''' === | |||
Parents are only listed the first time a person was married. If a record has “ve,” “vve,” “vf,” or “veuf” by a person's name, the person was widowed and the previous spouse is listed. To find the names of the parents, look at the record of the previous marriage. (Remember, it will be filed under the bride's previous surname.) | Parents are only listed the first time a person was married. If a record has “ve,” “vve,” “vf,” or “veuf” by a person's name, the person was widowed and the previous spouse is listed. To find the names of the parents, look at the record of the previous marriage. (Remember, it will be filed under the bride's previous surname.) | ||
== '''Names and Film Numbers''' == | |||
The following list gives the film numbers and the first and last entries on each microfilm. The names in capital letters are the brides' surnames. The names in parentheses are the grooms' names. | The following list gives the film numbers and the first and last entries on each microfilm. The names in capital letters are the brides' surnames. The names in parentheses are the grooms' names. | ||
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