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*'''FamilySearch Catalog:''' Gradually all the microfilmed records of Germany church records are being digitized. Because there are so many, they are no longer added to the above list. Now you find them by searching in the [https://www.familysearch.org/catalog/search '''FamilySearch Catalog''']. Search by the name of the town. If you find more than one town of that name or if you need better information about that town, consult [http://www.meyersgaz.com '''the 1871 Meyer's Gazetteer''']. | *'''FamilySearch Catalog:''' Gradually all the microfilmed records of Germany church records are being digitized. Because there are so many, they are no longer added to the above list. Now you find them by searching in the [https://www.familysearch.org/catalog/search '''FamilySearch Catalog''']. Search by the name of the town. If you find more than one town of that name or if you need better information about that town, consult [http://www.meyersgaz.com '''the 1871 Meyer's Gazetteer''']. | ||
=== | === Local Churches and Archives== | ||
If the records you need are not at the Family History Library, you may find baptism, marriage, and burial records by contacting or visiting German parishes or archives. | If the records you need are not at the Family History Library, you may find baptism, marriage, and burial records by contacting or visiting German parishes or archives. | ||
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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 the [[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.''']] | Suggestions about how to write to local parishes for genealogical information are given in the [[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. | ||