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*'''State archives'''. Duplicate records from some parishes are in the state archives. Many of these records have been microfilmed and are available at the Family History Library. However, for records that are not microfilmed, you can sometimes write to the state archives to request searches of the duplicates. For more information, see [[Germany Archives and Libraries|Germany Archives and Libraries]]. | *'''State archives'''. Duplicate records from some parishes are in the state archives. Many of these records have been microfilmed and are available at the Family History Library. However, for records that are not microfilmed, you can sometimes write to the state archives to request searches of the duplicates. For more information, see [[Germany Archives and Libraries|Germany Archives and Libraries]]. | ||
*'''Central church archives'''. In a few parts of Germany, church records or duplicates have been gathered from the local parishes into central archives. Some gaps in the church records of local parishes could be filled using these records. Church archives are often unable to handle genealogical requests, but they can determine whether they have specific records you need, or they may recommend a researcher who can search the records for you. | *'''Central church archives'''. In a few parts of Germany, church records or duplicates have been gathered from the local parishes into central archives. Some gaps in the church records of local parishes could be filled using these records. Church archives are often unable to handle genealogical requests, but they can determine whether they have specific records you need, or they may recommend a researcher who can search the records for you. | ||
====Writing a Letter==== | |||
Suggestions about how to write to local parishes for genealogical information are given in [[German Letter | Suggestions about how to write to local parishes for genealogical information are given in [[German Letter Writing Guide|German Letter Writing Guide]]. For details on finding the address for a parish church, click on the wiki research article for the state where the town is located. Links to those articles are at [[Germany Genealogy#Jurisdictions - 1945-present|'''Jurisdictions 1945-present''']] for towns located in present-day Germany, and [[Germany Genealogy#Research Articles on Former States of Germany|'''Research Articles on Former States of Germany.''']] | ||
If your request is unsuccessful, search for duplicate records that may have been filed in other archives, church registers, or in civil registration offices. | If your request is unsuccessful, search for duplicate records that may have been filed in other archives, church registers, or in civil registration offices. | ||