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Civil registration is the vital records made by the government. Records of births, marriages, and deaths are commonly referred to as vital records because they refer to events in a person’s life. Civil registration records (zapisy cywilne) are an excellent source for information on names, dates, and places of births, marriages, and deaths.  
Civil registration is the vital records made by the government. Records of births, marriages, and deaths are commonly referred to as vital records because they refer to events in a person’s life. Civil registration records (zapisy cywilne) are an excellent source for information on names, dates, and places of births, marriages, and deaths.  


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Civil registers in the Napoleonic format are found in all of Russian Poland, in Kraków and in parts of the Prussian province of Posen, which are all formerly part of the old Grand Duchy of Warsaw.  
Civil registers in the Napoleonic format are found in all of Russian Poland, in Kraków and in parts of the Prussian province of Posen, which are all formerly part of the old Grand Duchy of Warsaw.  


In accordance with the law, metrical books were to be kept by state officials. Because there were not enough state officials to perform the duties, the clergy were frequently appointed as civil registers. Catholic clergy were responsible for all civil registration from 1808 until 1825. Beginning in 1826, Jews, Evangelical Lutherans, Protestants, Russian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, etc.) were allowed to maintain separate civil registers. From 1826 on, metrical documents were once more church records in nature, but their form remained true to that of the Napoleonic Code. Records were recorded in the Polish language from 1808 until 1868, and were kept thereafter in the Russian language, until 1918, when Poland regained its independence.
In accordance with the law, metrical books were to be kept by state officials. Because there were not enough state officials to perform the duties, the clergy were frequently appointed as civil registers. Catholic clergy were responsible for all civil registration from 1808 until 1825. Beginning in 1826, Jews, Evangelical Lutherans, Protestants, Russian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, etc.) were allowed to maintain separate civil registers. From 1826 on, metrical documents were once more church records in nature, but their form remained true to that of the Napoleonic Code. Records were recorded in the Polish language from 1808 until 1868, and were kept thereafter in the Russian language, until 1918, when Poland regained its independence.  


Civil registration started when the clergy were required to make civil copies of birth, marriage, and death records. These are known as civil transcripts of church records (see [[Poland Church Records]]). Because the church was involved in early civil registration, it is difficult to clearly distinguish between civil registration and church records.  
Civil registration started when the clergy were required to make civil copies of birth, marriage, and death records. These are known as civil transcripts of church records (see [[Poland Church Records]]). Because the church was involved in early civil registration, it is difficult to clearly distinguish between civil registration and church records.  
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In the former Russian and Austrian territories, conventional civil registration did not begin until after the establishment of the Republic of Poland in 1918.  
In the former Russian and Austrian territories, conventional civil registration did not begin until after the establishment of the Republic of Poland in 1918.  


Note: The Napoleonic Code is a true masterpiece of legislative law that became the model for future metrical registration. The whole Code numbers 2,281 paragraphs, and only some of them dealt with records of the civil registry, with marriages and divorces (previously unknown in Europe!). Other sections dealt with questions of, for instance, paternity, minors, residence, deprivation of free will, the mentally ill, personal freedom, the inviolability of private property, freedom to make contracts, and freedom of religion and work.
Note: The Napoleonic Code is a true masterpiece of legislative law that became the model for future metrical registration. The whole Code numbers 2,281 paragraphs, and only some of them dealt with records of the civil registry, with marriages and divorces (previously unknown in Europe!). Other sections dealt with questions of, for instance, paternity, minors, residence, deprivation of free will, the mentally ill, personal freedom, the inviolability of private property, freedom to make contracts, and freedom of religion and work.  


=== Language of the Records  ===
=== Language of the Records  ===
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Birth records contain data on the parents' age, profession, social standing, full place of residence, full date of birth and registration (down to the hour), and witnesses' ages, professions, and places of residence.  
Birth records contain data on the parents' age, profession, social standing, full place of residence, full date of birth and registration (down to the hour), and witnesses' ages, professions, and places of residence.  


A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Place and date of registration of birth. (Place is given with grammatical ending and the date and time of day are written out in Polish.) USE WORD LIST TO READ DATE. Following are translations of the Polish entries:<br><br>''Dzialo się&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; w wsi&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oporowie&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; dnia trzeciego''<br>It came to pass&nbsp;in village (of) Oporów (on) day third &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(of)<br><br>''lutego&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; tyziąc&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ośmset&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; pięćdziesiątego drugiego roku''<br>February thousand eight-hundred fiftieth –&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; second&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; year (1852),<br><br>''o godzinie dziewiątego z rana''. . . .<br>at hour&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ninth&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in the morning. . . .<br><br>
A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Place and date of registration of birth. (Place is given with grammatical ending and the date and time of day are written out in Polish.) USE WORD LIST TO READ DATE. Following are translations of the Polish entries:<br><br>''Dzialo się&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; w wsi&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oporowie&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; dnia trzeciego''<br>It came to pass&nbsp;in village (of) Oporów (on) day third &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(of)<br><br>''lutego&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; tyziąc&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ośmset&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; pięćdziesiątego drugiego roku''<br>February thousand eight-hundred fiftieth –&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; second&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; year (1852),<br><br>''o godzinie dziewiątego z rana''. . . .<br>at hour&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ninth&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in the morning. . . .<br><br>  


►(Prior to the mid-1810s records will start with ''Roku''. This earlier format gives year first, date, time of day, and then the title and often the name of the registrar.)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''Roku tysiąc&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; osemsetnego&nbsp;&nbsp; czternastego&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; dnia trzeciego<br>''(of) Year thousand eight-hundred fourteen (1814) (on) day third&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of)<br><br>''lutego &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o godzinie dziewiątego z rana&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; przed Nami Augustynem<br>''February at hour&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ninth&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in the morning before us&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Augustyn<br><br>''Walęckiem proboszcz &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;parafii &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oporowskiej sprawuającym obowiązki<br>''Walęcki&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; priest&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) parish (of) Oporów&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; discharging&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; duties&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of)<br><br>''urzędnika stanu cywilnego&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; gminy&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oporowskiej powiatu<br>''civil registrar&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) township (of) Oporów district&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of)<br><br>''Orlowskiej w Departmencie&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Warszawskim''.<br>Orlów&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in Department&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) Warsaw  
►(Prior to the mid-1810s records will start with ''Roku''. This earlier format gives year first, date, time of day, and then the title and often the name of the registrar.)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''Roku tysiąc&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; osemsetnego&nbsp;&nbsp; czternastego&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; dnia trzeciego<br>''(of) Year thousand eight-hundred fourteen (1814) (on) day third&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of)<br><br>''lutego &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o godzinie dziewiątego z rana&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; przed Nami Augustynem<br>''February at hour&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ninth&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in the morning before us&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Augustyn<br><br>''Walęckiem proboszcz &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;parafii &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oporowskiej sprawuającym obowiązki<br>''Walęcki&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; priest&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) parish (of) Oporów&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; discharging&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; duties&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of)<br><br>''urzędnika stanu cywilnego&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; gminy&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oporowskiej powiatu<br>''civil registrar&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) township (of) Oporów district&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of)<br><br>''Orlowskiej w Departmencie&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Warszawskim''.<br>Orlów&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in Department&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) Warsaw  
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I.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Godparents are named.<br><br>''jego Rodzicami Chrzestnymi byli &nbsp;&nbsp;Alojzy Kowalski &nbsp;&nbsp;i &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elźbieta Adamska.''<br>his&nbsp;&nbsp; Godparents&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; were Alojzy Kowalski and Elźbieta Adamska.  
I.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Godparents are named.<br><br>''jego Rodzicami Chrzestnymi byli &nbsp;&nbsp;Alojzy Kowalski &nbsp;&nbsp;i &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elźbieta Adamska.''<br>his&nbsp;&nbsp; Godparents&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; were Alojzy Kowalski and Elźbieta Adamska.  


J.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The entry was read and signed by the witnesses or by the priest/rabbi if the witnesses could not write.<br><br>''Akt &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ten &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;stawającemu i &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;świadkom przeczytany został,<br>''Entry this (to the one) present&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and witnesses&nbsp; read&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; was,<br><br>''Ojciec&nbsp;&nbsp; i &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;świadkowie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; pisać nie &nbsp;umieją.<br>''Father and witnesses (to) write&nbsp; not know how.
J.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The entry was read and signed by the witnesses or by the priest/rabbi if the witnesses could not write.<br><br>''Akt &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ten &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;stawającemu i &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;świadkom przeczytany został,<br>''Entry this (to the one) present&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and witnesses&nbsp; read&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; was,<br><br>''Ojciec&nbsp;&nbsp; i &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;świadkowie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; pisać nie &nbsp;umieją.<br>''Father and witnesses (to) write&nbsp; not know how.  


=== Format of Napoleonic Marriage Record in Polish  ===
=== Format of Napoleonic Marriage Record in Polish  ===
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►(Prior to the mid-1820s, records will start with ''Roku''. This earlier format gives year first, date, time of day, and then the title and often name of the registrar. See birth format for an example.)  
►(Prior to the mid-1820s, records will start with ''Roku''. This earlier format gives year first, date, time of day, and then the title and often name of the registrar. See birth format for an example.)  


B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In most records after the mid-1820s two witnesses are named, usually with genitive grammatical inflection. Their occupations, ages, and residences are given. (Caution: In some cases the groom and bride present themselves at this point in the entry. In such cases the witnesses will be noted in the Summation.)<br><br>''Wiadomo &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;czyniemy źe &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;w przytomności &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;świadków&nbsp; Tomasza<br>''Knowingly (we) affirm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; that in presence&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) witnesses&nbsp; Tomasz<br><br>''Kolczaka mularz &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;lat &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;trzydzieści i &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Piotra Studzińskiego''<br>Kolczak&nbsp;&nbsp; bricklayer years thirty&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and Piotr&nbsp; Studzińki<br><br>''szewca &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;lat &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; trzydzieści sześć mających, obydwóch w Olbierzowicach<br>''shoemaker years thirty-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; six&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; having,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; both&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in Olbierzowice<br><br>''zamięskałych.'' . . .<br>residing. . . .<br><br>
B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In most records after the mid-1820s two witnesses are named, usually with genitive grammatical inflection. Their occupations, ages, and residences are given. (Caution: In some cases the groom and bride present themselves at this point in the entry. In such cases the witnesses will be noted in the Summation.)<br><br>''Wiadomo &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;czyniemy źe &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;w przytomności &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;świadków&nbsp; Tomasza<br>''Knowingly (we) affirm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; that in presence&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) witnesses&nbsp; Tomasz<br><br>''Kolczaka mularz &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;lat &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;trzydzieści i &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Piotra Studzińskiego''<br>Kolczak&nbsp;&nbsp; bricklayer years thirty&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and Piotr&nbsp; Studzińki<br><br>''szewca &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;lat &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; trzydzieści sześć mających, obydwóch w Olbierzowicach<br>''shoemaker years thirty-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; six&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; having,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; both&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in Olbierzowice<br><br>''zamięskałych.'' . . .<br>residing. . . .<br><br>  


►Sometimes:<br><br>''Stawiłi się. . .''(Names of witnesses as above, without grammatical endings.)<br>They appeared. . .  
►Sometimes:<br><br>''Stawiłi się. . .''(Names of witnesses as above, without grammatical endings.)<br>They appeared. . .  


C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In most records prior to the mid-1820s and sometimes later, the groom and bride will present themselves. Information will be given as in D below, usually without the instrumental grammatical inflection. If the couple appear together with a witness or official, then the instrument inflection may be required because of the preposition ''z.<br>''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''Stawiłi&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;się &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ludwik Jan Kowalski, &nbsp;lat. . . . etc., a<br>''(They) presented themselves Ludwik Jan Kowalski, age. . . .etc., and<br><br>''Panna &nbsp;&nbsp;Tekla Tokarska,&nbsp; lat. . . . etc.''<br>Maiden Tekla Tokarska, age. . . . etc.<br><br>
C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In most records prior to the mid-1820s and sometimes later, the groom and bride will present themselves. Information will be given as in D below, usually without the instrumental grammatical inflection. If the couple appear together with a witness or official, then the instrument inflection may be required because of the preposition ''z.<br>''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''Stawiłi&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;się &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ludwik Jan Kowalski, &nbsp;lat. . . . etc., a<br>''(They) presented themselves Ludwik Jan Kowalski, age. . . .etc., and<br><br>''Panna &nbsp;&nbsp;Tekla Tokarska,&nbsp; lat. . . . etc.''<br>Maiden Tekla Tokarska, age. . . . etc.<br><br>  


►Sometimes:<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''Stawil &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; się &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rabin Hersz Sztajn wraz &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;z &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Starozakonami<br>''(He) presented himself Rabbi Hersz Sztajn together with Jews<br><br>''Szmulem Litmanem, lat. . . . , &nbsp;&nbsp;a &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Panna Ruchlą Dawidowiczowną, &nbsp;lat. . . .<br>''Szmul&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Litman,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; age. . . . , and maiden Ruchla Dawidowiczowna, age. . . .  
►Sometimes:<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''Stawil &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; się &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rabin Hersz Sztajn wraz &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;z &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Starozakonami<br>''(He) presented himself Rabbi Hersz Sztajn together with Jews<br><br>''Szmulem Litmanem, lat. . . . , &nbsp;&nbsp;a &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Panna Ruchlą Dawidowiczowną, &nbsp;lat. . . .<br>''Szmul&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Litman,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; age. . . . , and maiden Ruchla Dawidowiczowna, age. . . .  
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D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Statement of marriage. If marriage took place on a day different than the day of registration, it will be stated here.<br><br>''Na dniu dzisiejszym / wczorajszym zawarte &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;zostało Religijne''<br>On day&nbsp;&nbsp; today&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; / yesterday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; accomplished was&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Religious<br><br>''Małźenstwo między. . . .<br>''Marriage&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; between. . . .  
D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Statement of marriage. If marriage took place on a day different than the day of registration, it will be stated here.<br><br>''Na dniu dzisiejszym / wczorajszym zawarte &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;zostało Religijne''<br>On day&nbsp;&nbsp; today&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; / yesterday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; accomplished was&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Religious<br><br>''Małźenstwo między. . . .<br>''Marriage&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; between. . . .  


E.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Names of bridegroom and bride are given. Because the preposition ''między''requires instrumental grammatical inflection, their names and all words describing them will have grammatical endings. For the groom, everything will end with –''m''. For the bride, everything will end with –''ą.''Information given will vary. Age, previous marital status and residence are almost always given. Very often the entry will also give place of birth. (In early records prior to the mid-1820s this is often accompanied by a statement that the age and birthplace are confirmed by an extract from the parish register of the birthplace.) Most records give the names and residence of parents of the bride and groom. Other information that may be given would be exact birth date, names of previous marriage partners, etc. The order in which information is given can vary, but the groom is always first with information pertaining to him, followed by the bride and all information pertaining to her.<br><br>''między&nbsp;&nbsp; Ludwikiem Janem Orlikiem / Kowalskim młodzianem / kawalerem /<br>''between Ludwik &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jan &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Orlik &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/ Kowalski &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;bachelor &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/ bachelor &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/<br><br>''wdowcem kowalem / profeszyi &nbsp;&nbsp;kowalskiej w Kaczkowiznie zamieszkałym. . . <br>''widower&nbsp;&nbsp; smith&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; / profession smith&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in Kaczkowizna residing. . .<br><br>''urodzonym w Gostynie z &nbsp;/ synem &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;niegdyś / zmarłego Tomasza i<br>''born&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in Gostyn of /&nbsp; son&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) the late / deceased Tomasz&nbsp;&nbsp; and (of)<br><br>''Justyny z Pinkowskich &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;małźonków &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Orlików podług<br>''Justyna&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pinkowska &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a married couple (named) the Orliks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; according to<br><br>''złoźonej&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; przed&nbsp; Nami metryko&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; wyjęty&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; z&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ksiąg&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; kościoła<br>''submitted before us&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; certificate extracted from book&nbsp; (of) church at<br><br>''Gostyńskiego lat. . . . etc. &nbsp;a &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Panna &nbsp;&nbsp;Tekla Tokarska&nbsp; / wdowa po Józefie<br>''Gostyn&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; age . . . etc. and maiden Tekla Tokarska / widow of&nbsp; Józef<br><br>''Gadzińskim zmarłym &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; dnia. .&nbsp; / przy matce &nbsp;&nbsp;zostającą, Córka. . .''<br>Gadziński&nbsp;&nbsp; deceased (on) day. . ./ with mother staying,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Daughter (of). . .<br><br>
E.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Names of bridegroom and bride are given. Because the preposition ''między''requires instrumental grammatical inflection, their names and all words describing them will have grammatical endings. For the groom, everything will end with –''m''. For the bride, everything will end with –''ą.''Information given will vary. Age, previous marital status and residence are almost always given. Very often the entry will also give place of birth. (In early records prior to the mid-1820s this is often accompanied by a statement that the age and birthplace are confirmed by an extract from the parish register of the birthplace.) Most records give the names and residence of parents of the bride and groom. Other information that may be given would be exact birth date, names of previous marriage partners, etc. The order in which information is given can vary, but the groom is always first with information pertaining to him, followed by the bride and all information pertaining to her.<br><br>''między&nbsp;&nbsp; Ludwikiem Janem Orlikiem / Kowalskim młodzianem / kawalerem /<br>''between Ludwik &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jan &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Orlik &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/ Kowalski &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;bachelor &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/ bachelor &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/<br><br>''wdowcem kowalem / profeszyi &nbsp;&nbsp;kowalskiej w Kaczkowiznie zamieszkałym. . . <br>''widower&nbsp;&nbsp; smith&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; / profession smith&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in Kaczkowizna residing. . .<br><br>''urodzonym w Gostynie z &nbsp;/ synem &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;niegdyś / zmarłego Tomasza i<br>''born&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in Gostyn of /&nbsp; son&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) the late / deceased Tomasz&nbsp;&nbsp; and (of)<br><br>''Justyny z Pinkowskich &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;małźonków &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Orlików podług<br>''Justyna&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pinkowska &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a married couple (named) the Orliks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; according to<br><br>''złoźonej&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; przed&nbsp; Nami metryko&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; wyjęty&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; z&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ksiąg&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; kościoła<br>''submitted before us&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; certificate extracted from book&nbsp; (of) church at<br><br>''Gostyńskiego lat. . . . etc. &nbsp;a &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Panna &nbsp;&nbsp;Tekla Tokarska&nbsp; / wdowa po Józefie<br>''Gostyn&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; age . . . etc. and maiden Tekla Tokarska / widow of&nbsp; Józef<br><br>''Gadzińskim zmarłym &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; dnia. .&nbsp; / przy matce &nbsp;&nbsp;zostającą, Córka. . .''<br>Gadziński&nbsp;&nbsp; deceased (on) day. . ./ with mother staying,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Daughter (of). . .<br><br>  


►(Information is given for the bride similar to that given for the groom.)  
►(Information is given for the bride similar to that given for the groom.)  
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F.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As marriages must be preceded by three banns (announcements in the church) the dates of the banns are given, written out in Polish. Some records also state who gave permission for the marriage.<br><br>''Małźenstwo to &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;poprzedzily &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; trzy &nbsp;&nbsp;zapowiedzie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; w&nbsp; dniach<br>''Marriage&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; this preceded&nbsp;&nbsp; (by) three announcements on days<br><br>''dziesiątym, siedmnastym, i&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; dwódziestym czwartym&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; listopadu&nbsp; roku<br>''tenth,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; seventeenth, and twenty-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; fourth&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) November year<br><br>bie''źącego w parafia. Zezwolenie&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; małźenstwa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ojca<br>''current&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in parish. Permission (for) marriage&nbsp;&nbsp; (by) father (of)<br><br>nowoza''ślubionego&nbsp; i&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; rodziców&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; nowozaślubionej.<br>''groom (newlywed) and parents&nbsp; (of) bride (newlywed).  
F.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As marriages must be preceded by three banns (announcements in the church) the dates of the banns are given, written out in Polish. Some records also state who gave permission for the marriage.<br><br>''Małźenstwo to &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;poprzedzily &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; trzy &nbsp;&nbsp;zapowiedzie &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; w&nbsp; dniach<br>''Marriage&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; this preceded&nbsp;&nbsp; (by) three announcements on days<br><br>''dziesiątym, siedmnastym, i&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; dwódziestym czwartym&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; listopadu&nbsp; roku<br>''tenth,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; seventeenth, and twenty-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; fourth&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) November year<br><br>bie''źącego w parafia. Zezwolenie&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; małźenstwa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ojca<br>''current&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in parish. Permission (for) marriage&nbsp;&nbsp; (by) father (of)<br><br>nowoza''ślubionego&nbsp; i&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; rodziców&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; nowozaślubionej.<br>''groom (newlywed) and parents&nbsp; (of) bride (newlywed).  


G.&nbsp;Summation: This includes a statement that there were no objections to the marriage. Sometimes it includes a renaming of the witnesses with an occasional mention of relationship to the bride or groom. Finally, it concludes with a statement, as in birth and death records, that the entry was read to witnesses and that they signed or did not sign, depending on their ability to write.
G.&nbsp;Summation: This includes a statement that there were no objections to the marriage. Sometimes it includes a renaming of the witnesses with an occasional mention of relationship to the bride or groom. Finally, it concludes with a statement, as in birth and death records, that the entry was read to witnesses and that they signed or did not sign, depending on their ability to write.  


=== Format of Napoleonic Death Records in Polish  ===
=== Format of Napoleonic Death Records in Polish  ===
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Death records contain description of the family relationships of the witnesses appearing, exact time and place of death, place of birth and parent's names. If the deceased was married, then the names of his or her spouse and of all living children were given. The cause of death was usually omitted; it was given if the person died as a result of an accident, e.g., drowning, a fall, or fire. Information given in the death record depended on the knowledge of the witnesses who came to report the death.  
Death records contain description of the family relationships of the witnesses appearing, exact time and place of death, place of birth and parent's names. If the deceased was married, then the names of his or her spouse and of all living children were given. The cause of death was usually omitted; it was given if the person died as a result of an accident, e.g., drowning, a fall, or fire. Information given in the death record depended on the knowledge of the witnesses who came to report the death.  


A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Place and date of registration of death. (Place is given with grammatical ending and the date and time of day are written out in Polish.) USE WORD LIST TO READ DATE.<br><br>''Działo się&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; w parafii Źychlińskiej w roku tysiąc&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; osemset<br>It came to pass in parish Źychlin&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in year thousand eight-hundred<br><br>''czterdziestiego&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; dnia trzeciego &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;marca &nbsp;o &nbsp;godzinie. . . . etc.''<br>forty (1840)&nbsp; (on) day&nbsp; third&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) March at hour. . . . etc.<br>
A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Place and date of registration of death. (Place is given with grammatical ending and the date and time of day are written out in Polish.) USE WORD LIST TO READ DATE.<br><br>''Działo się&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; w parafii Źychlińskiej w roku tysiąc&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; osemset<br>It came to pass in parish Źychlin&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in year thousand eight-hundred<br><br>''czterdziestiego&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; dnia trzeciego &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;marca &nbsp;o &nbsp;godzinie. . . . etc.''<br>forty (1840)&nbsp; (on) day&nbsp; third&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) March at hour. . . . etc.<br>''


►(Prior to the mid-1820s records will start with ''Roku''. This earlier format gives year first, date, time of day, and then the title and often name of the registrar. See birth format for an example.)  
►(Prior to the mid-1820s records will start with ''Roku''. This earlier format gives year first, date, time of day, and then the title and often name of the registrar. See birth format for an example.)  
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C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The witnesses testify concerning the death, including the place (given with grammatical ending) and the date and time of day when the death occurred. USE WORD LIST TO READ DATE.<br><br>''i &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;oświadczyłi iz &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;dnia pierwszego &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; marca / wczorajszego<br>''and (they) testified&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; that (on) day&nbsp; first&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) March / yesterday<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''roku bieźącego, o&nbsp; godzinie&nbsp; ósmej w wieczor,&nbsp;&nbsp; w wśi &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dębicach. . . .<br>''(of) year&nbsp; current,&nbsp;&nbsp; at hour&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; eight&nbsp; in evening, in village Dębice. . . .  
C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The witnesses testify concerning the death, including the place (given with grammatical ending) and the date and time of day when the death occurred. USE WORD LIST TO READ DATE.<br><br>''i &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;oświadczyłi iz &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;dnia pierwszego &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; marca / wczorajszego<br>''and (they) testified&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; that (on) day&nbsp; first&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (of) March / yesterday<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''roku bieźącego, o&nbsp; godzinie&nbsp; ósmej w wieczor,&nbsp;&nbsp; w wśi &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dębicach. . . .<br>''(of) year&nbsp; current,&nbsp;&nbsp; at hour&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; eight&nbsp; in evening, in village Dębice. . . .  


D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Name of deceased is given with varying amounts of information. Age and occupation are almost always given. Other information often given would be parents, birthplace, survivors, etc.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''Umarł / &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Umarła Józef Cieślak&nbsp; lat . . . .&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;licząc[y/a], syn /<br>''(He) died &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/ (she) died &nbsp;&nbsp; Józef Cieślak years . . . . counting,&nbsp;&nbsp; son /<br><br>c''órka&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; niegdyś&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; / wspomianego&nbsp; Marcina i&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wiktoriyi z<br>''daughter (of) deceased / forementioned Marcin and Wiktorya<br><br>''Czerwińskich &nbsp;&nbsp;małonków &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cieślaków; urodzony w<br>''Czerwińska&nbsp;&nbsp; a married couple (named) the Cieślaks; &nbsp; born &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in<br><br>''Prusach / w&nbsp; tej&nbsp; wśi &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;roku . . . . gdziei&nbsp; i &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;z &nbsp;&nbsp;kogo urodzony''<br>Prussia&nbsp; / in this village (in) year. . . .&nbsp; when and of whom born<br><br>''niewiadomo. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zostawił / zostawiwszy po &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;sobie &nbsp;&nbsp; owdowiałą źonę<br>''unknown.&nbsp; (He) has left / leaving&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; after himself widowed&nbsp; wife<br><br>Agat''ę / owdowiałego meźa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mikołajo / etc.<br>''Agata / widowed&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; husband Mikołaj&nbsp; / etc.
D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Name of deceased is given with varying amounts of information. Age and occupation are almost always given. Other information often given would be parents, birthplace, survivors, etc.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''Umarł / &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Umarła Józef Cieślak&nbsp; lat . . . .&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;licząc[y/a], syn /<br>''(He) died &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/ (she) died &nbsp;&nbsp; Józef Cieślak years . . . . counting,&nbsp;&nbsp; son /<br><br>c''órka&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; niegdyś&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; / wspomianego&nbsp; Marcina i&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wiktoriyi z<br>''daughter (of) deceased / forementioned Marcin and Wiktorya<br><br>''Czerwińskich &nbsp;&nbsp;małonków &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cieślaków; urodzony w<br>''Czerwińska&nbsp;&nbsp; a married couple (named) the Cieślaks; &nbsp; born &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in<br><br>''Prusach / w&nbsp; tej&nbsp; wśi &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;roku . . . . gdziei&nbsp; i &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;z &nbsp;&nbsp;kogo urodzony''<br>Prussia&nbsp; / in this village (in) year. . . .&nbsp; when and of whom born<br><br>''niewiadomo. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zostawił / zostawiwszy po &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;sobie &nbsp;&nbsp; owdowiałą źonę<br>''unknown.&nbsp; (He) has left / leaving&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; after himself widowed&nbsp; wife<br><br>Agat''ę / owdowiałego meźa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mikołajo / etc.<br>''Agata / widowed&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; husband Mikołaj&nbsp; / etc.  


=== Information Recorded in Civil Registers  ===
=== Information Recorded in Civil Registers  ===
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Image:Polish Marriage Transcript.jpg|Transcribed Document
Image:Polish Marriage Transcript.jpg|Transcribed Document
Image:Polish Marriage Record.jpg|Original Document
Image:Polish Marriage Record.jpg|Original Document
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=== Divorce Records (Ehescheidungen, akta rozwodowe)  ===
=== Divorce Records (Ehescheidungen, akta rozwodowe)  ===
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Image:Polish Death Transcript.jpg|Transcribed Document
Image:Polish Death Transcript.jpg|Transcribed Document
Image:Polish Death Record.jpg|Original Document
Image:Polish Death Record.jpg|Original Document
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=== Austrian Civil Transcripts in Latin  ===
=== Austrian Civil Transcripts in Latin  ===
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Austria took possession of the southern part of Poland in 1772. In 1784 the Emperor Joseph, recognizing the need for valid vital records for public use, designated Catholic parish registers as state records and standardized Latin columnar forms were issued. Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic clergy were made responsible for the registration of all vital records for all religions and recorded these in their parish registers. Civil transcripts of these registers were prepared for state use. Most of these are now in State Archives where many have been microfilmed.  
Austria took possession of the southern part of Poland in 1772. In 1784 the Emperor Joseph, recognizing the need for valid vital records for public use, designated Catholic parish registers as state records and standardized Latin columnar forms were issued. Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic clergy were made responsible for the registration of all vital records for all religions and recorded these in their parish registers. Civil transcripts of these registers were prepared for state use. Most of these are now in State Archives where many have been microfilmed.  


The column headings and translations below should simplify the reading of these records. Several modifications were made in the forms, but the basic format remained the same. Earlier forms simply required less information; thus, many forms will not be exactly the same as those presented here nor will all the information be given in all cases. In reading the records, remember that Latin grammatical forms may change the endings on given names.
The column headings and translations below should simplify the reading of these records. Several modifications were made in the forms, but the basic format remained the same. Earlier forms simply required less information; thus, many forms will not be exactly the same as those presented here nor will all the information be given in all cases. In reading the records, remember that Latin grammatical forms may change the endings on given names.  


=== Locating Civil Registration Records  ===
=== Locating Civil Registration Records  ===
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Your ancestor may have lived in a village that was part of the civil district of a nearby larger town. In large cities there may be many civil districts. You may need to use gazetteers and other geographic references to identify the place your ancestor lived and the civil registration office that served it (see the&nbsp;“[[Poland Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]” section in this outline). In addition to the town, you need to know at least an approximate year in which the birth, marriage, divorce, or death occurred.  
Your ancestor may have lived in a village that was part of the civil district of a nearby larger town. In large cities there may be many civil districts. You may need to use gazetteers and other geographic references to identify the place your ancestor lived and the civil registration office that served it (see the&nbsp;“[[Poland Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]” section in this outline). In addition to the town, you need to know at least an approximate year in which the birth, marriage, divorce, or death occurred.  


[http://www.neuenstein.net/content/attachments/Antrag_auf_Ausstellung_oder_Beschaffung_einer_Urkunde_aus_Polen.pdf To request a civil registration certificate of Birth, marriage or death]&nbsp;you can use this form which is in German and Polish.
[http://www.neuenstein.net/content/attachments/Antrag_auf_Ausstellung_oder_Beschaffung_einer_Urkunde_aus_Polen.pdf To request a civil registration certificate of Birth, marriage or death]&nbsp;you can use this form which is in German and Polish.  


=== Indexes to Civil Registration Records  ===
=== Indexes to Civil Registration Records  ===
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*[http://www.jewishgen.org/infofiles/polandv.html Jewish Gen.org]  
*[http://www.jewishgen.org/infofiles/polandv.html Jewish Gen.org]  
*[http://www.genealogylinks.net/europe/poland/index.html Genealogy links.net]  
*[http://www.genealogylinks.net/europe/poland/index.html Genealogy links.net]  
*[http://www.usc.pl/s_urzedy.php?akcja=info1&id=2405074 Addresses of Civil Registration offices in Poland.]
*[http://www.usc.pl/s_urzedy.php?akcja=info1&id=2405074 Addresses of Civil Registration offices in Poland.]  
*[http://www.sggee.org/databases.html Translation Aids]
*[http://www.sggee.org/databases.html Translation Aids]


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