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Early records were usually written in paragraph form. As record keeping improved, columns were often used in the entries. Some areas used preprinted forms that required specific information. This format is usually easier to read because the vital information is in the same place in each entry. | Early records were usually written in paragraph form. As record keeping improved, columns were often used in the entries. Some areas used preprinted forms that required specific information. This format is usually easier to read because the vital information is in the same place in each entry. | ||
===Baptisms (Taufen)=== | ===Baptisms (''Taufen'')=== | ||
Children were usually baptized a few days after birth. Baptism registers usually give: | Children were usually baptized a few days after birth. Baptism registers usually give: | ||