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==The FamilySearch Catalog==
==The FamilySearch Catalog==
If the records you need have been filmed and/or digitized by FamilySearch, just quickly checking your town in the FamilySearch catalog, a quick search in the FamilySearch catalog can provide you with many of the details you need.  Type in the name of your town in the "Place" field of the  [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog'''.] I will automatically add the province of any German towns by that name. Look for the topics "Church records" and "Civil registration" and click on the links.<br>   
If the records you need have been filmed and/or digitized by FamilySearch, a quick search in the FamilySearch catalog can provide you with many of the details you need.  Type in the name of your town in the "Place" field of the  [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog'''.] It will automatically add the province of any German towns by that name. After you select a your town, look for the topics "Church records" and "Civil registration" and click on the links.<br>  
   
Many microfilms have  been digitized for online viewing. Gradually, everything will be digitized, so check back occasionally.  Some have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. <br>
Many microfilms have  been digitized for online viewing. Gradually, everything will be digitized, so check back occasionally.  Some have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. <br>


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