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In 1666, Schleiz became the main residence for the House of Reuss and in 1805, the House of Reuss changed its status from Herrschaft (Lordship) to Fürstentum (Principality). After the extinction of the House of Gera and the abdication of the prince of Ebersdorf, Reuss j. L. moved the state government in 1848 to the economically more developed Gera. Schleiz was now only a summer residence.  The trade routes that had passed through Schleiz and contributed to its economic status were stopped and the new trade routes passed through Saxony.  
In 1666, Schleiz became the main residence for the House of Reuss and in 1805, the House of Reuss changed its status from Herrschaft (Lordship) to Fürstentum (Principality). After the extinction of the House of Gera and the abdication of the prince of Ebersdorf, Reuss j. L. moved the state government in 1848 to the economically more developed Gera. Schleiz was now only a summer residence.  The trade routes that had passed through Schleiz and contributed to its economic status were stopped and the new trade routes passed through Saxony.  


Schleiz has been affected by fires, wars and epidemics. The 30-year war (1618-1648) reduced the population by half. In 1575 over 600 people died of the plague, one quarter of the population. In this year, 25 July, the body of Hans von Kospoth was brought from Egypt to Schleiz, his hometown, for burial. The coffin was opened for viewing, as was the custom, and through this, the plague was spread. The choir members died first, followed by others who attended the funeral and then many others who were infected by those who had attended the funeral. [http://www.steinengel.de/ www.steinengel.de/]<br>
Schleiz has been affected by fires, wars and epidemics. The 30-year war (1618-1648) reduced the population by half. In 1575 over 600 people died of the plague, one quarter of the population. In this year, 25 July, the body of Hans von Kospoth was brought from Egypt to Schleiz, his hometown, for burial. The coffin was opened for viewing, as was the custom, and through this, the plague was spread. The choir members died first, followed by others who attended the funeral and then many others who were infected by those who had attended the funeral. [http://www.steinengel.de/ www.steinengel.de/]<br>  


In 1837 was the town hall, the church and the castle and many houses were destroyed by fire, so the town has few medieval buildings left. One remaining historic building is the “Alte Münze” (Old Mint) in New Market. This building, first recorded in 1647 as a home, was turned into a mint in 1678 and is now a Reuss cultural center. The father of Johann Friedrich Böttger, the inventor of Meissen porcelain, was employed at the Old Mint until the mint was closed in 1681. One year later, J.F. Böttger was born and his family left Schleiz.  
In 1837 was the town hall, the church and the castle and many houses were destroyed by fire, so the town has few medieval buildings left. One remaining historic building is the “Alte Münze” (Old Mint) in New Market. This building, first recorded in 1647 as a home, was turned into a mint in 1678 and is now a Reuss cultural center. The father of Johann Friedrich Böttger, the inventor of Meissen porcelain, was employed at the Old Mint until the mint was closed in 1681. One year later, J.F. Böttger was born and his family left Schleiz.  
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[[Image:P8230234 Bergkirche.JPG|thumb|right]]Widely visible on a ridge, separated&nbsp;by the Wisenta Valley, is&nbsp;the Bergkirche (Mountain Church), one of the most beautiful and important churches in eastern Thuringia and the burial place of the lords of Gera and&nbsp;the royalty of Reuss j. L. The&nbsp;architecture is&nbsp;late-Gothic&nbsp;with a Baroque interior.  
[[Image:P8230234 Bergkirche.JPG|thumb|right]]Widely visible on a ridge, separated&nbsp;by the Wisenta Valley, is&nbsp;the Bergkirche (Mountain Church), one of the most beautiful and important churches in eastern Thuringia and the burial place of the lords of Gera and&nbsp;the royalty of Reuss j. L. The&nbsp;architecture is&nbsp;late-Gothic&nbsp;with a Baroque interior.  


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Only the remains of two towers&nbsp;of the Schleiz Castle can be seen today. Once a stronghold of the Lords of Lobdeburg (12th century), in 1367 this castle was called the "Schleiz House" by the Vögte of Gera. After a fire in 1500, the first castle was rebuilt by Sir Henry XII. From 1647-1848 it was the main residence of Reuß-Schleiz j. L. Another fire ravaged the castle in 1837. From 1848-1918 it was the summer residence or secondary residence of Reuss j. L. as well as the administrative seat of the Oberland.&nbsp;The castle&nbsp;housed a museum from 1925&nbsp;until a bomb destroyed the castle in 1945 during World War II.&nbsp;&nbsp;  
Only the remains of two towers&nbsp;of the Schleiz Castle can be seen today. Once a stronghold of the Lords of Lobdeburg (12th century), in 1367 this castle was called the "Schleiz House" by the Vögte of Gera. After a fire in 1500, the first castle was rebuilt by Sir Henry XII. From 1647-1848 it was the main residence of Reuß-Schleiz j. L. Another fire ravaged the castle in 1837. From 1848-1918 it was the summer residence or secondary residence of Reuss j. L. as well as the administrative seat of the Oberland.&nbsp;The castle&nbsp;housed a museum from 1925&nbsp;until a bomb destroyed the castle in 1945 during World War II.&nbsp;&nbsp;  
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1815-1848&nbsp; Reuß-Schleiz Principality&nbsp; [http://gov.genealogy.net/ShowObjectSimple.do?id=object_218136 gov.genealogy.net/ShowObjectSimple.do]  
1815-1848&nbsp; Reuß-Schleiz Principality&nbsp; [http://gov.genealogy.net/ShowObjectSimple.do?id=object_218136 gov.genealogy.net/ShowObjectSimple.do]  


1666-1848 &nbsp;Capitol of&nbsp;Reuss-Schleiz&nbsp;<br>
1666-1848 &nbsp;Capitol of&nbsp;Reuss-Schleiz&nbsp;<br>  


= Church Records&nbsp;  =
= Church Records&nbsp;  =
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Contact the Standesamt (Civil Registration Office) to request photocopies and/or&nbsp;transcriptions&nbsp;of&nbsp;birth, marriage and death records at:&nbsp;&nbsp;  
Contact the Standesamt (Civil Registration Office) to request photocopies and/or&nbsp;transcriptions&nbsp;of&nbsp;birth, marriage and death records at:&nbsp;&nbsp;  


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Standesamt Schleiz  
Standesamt Schleiz  
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Germany  


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Tel. 03663 / 480 4128<br>Fax: 03 663 / 423 220  
Tel. 03663 / 480 4128<br>Fax: 03 663 / 423 220  
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E-mail:standesamt@schleiz.de  
E-mail:standesamt@schleiz.de  


The fee for the first birth certificate is 10 Euros, and 5 Euros for&nbsp;a second&nbsp;birth certificate requested at the same time.&nbsp; This applies to marriage and death certificates also.&nbsp;For more information, go to:&nbsp;[https://www.standesamt.com/urkunden.php?standesamt_id=90&q=Standesamt%20Schleiz www.standesamt.com/urkunden.php]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The fee for the first birth certificate is 10 Euros, and 5 Euros for&nbsp;a second&nbsp;birth certificate requested at the same time.&nbsp; This applies to marriage and death certificates also.&nbsp;For more information, go to:&nbsp;[https://www.standesamt.com/urkunden.php?standesamt_id=90&q=Standesamt%20Schleiz www.standesamt.com/urkunden.php]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  


= Affiliated&nbsp;Towns&nbsp;  =
= Affiliated&nbsp;Towns&nbsp;  =
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&nbsp;Official Schleiz website:&nbsp; &nbsp;[http://www.schleiz.de/news/index.htm www.schleiz.de/]&nbsp;&nbsp;  
&nbsp;Official Schleiz website:&nbsp; &nbsp;[http://www.schleiz.de/news/index.htm www.schleiz.de/]&nbsp;&nbsp;  


Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Seenplatte:&nbsp; (A VG is a group of villages and hamlets that&nbsp;join togethe<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1303339647765_90" />r&nbsp;into a shared community for administrative purposes.&nbsp; Multiple VG's exist in a district) The Seenplatte VG is made up of villages that surround Schleiz.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [http://www.vg-seenplatte.de/inhalte/vg-seenplatte/_inhalt/gemeinden/goerkwitz/goerkwitz www.vg-seenplatte.de/inhalte/vg-seenplatte/_inhalt/gemeinden/goerkwitz/goerkwitz]<br>
Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Seenplatte:&nbsp; (A VG is a group of villages and hamlets that&nbsp;join togethe<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1303339647765_90" />r&nbsp;into a shared community for administrative purposes.&nbsp; Multiple VG's exist in a district) The Seenplatte VG is made up of villages that surround Schleiz.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [http://www.vg-seenplatte.de/inhalte/vg-seenplatte/_inhalt/gemeinden/goerkwitz/goerkwitz www.vg-seenplatte.de/inhalte/vg-seenplatte/_inhalt/gemeinden/goerkwitz/goerkwitz]<br>  


Schleiz Internet Shop:&nbsp;Purchase historical photos and&nbsp;books:[http://www.schleizer-heimathefte.de/index.htm http://www.schleizer-heimathefte.de/index.htm]  
Schleiz Internet Shop:&nbsp;Purchase historical photos and&nbsp;books:[http://www.schleizer-heimathefte.de/index.htm http://www.schleizer-heimathefte.de/index.htm]  
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Leipzig Genealogical Society:&nbsp; [http://www.lgg-leipzig.de/ www.lgg-leipzig.de/]<br>German Genealogical Society:&nbsp; [http://www.genealogy.net/ www.genealogy.net/]  
Leipzig Genealogical Society:&nbsp; [http://www.lgg-leipzig.de/ www.lgg-leipzig.de/]<br>German Genealogical Society:&nbsp; [http://www.genealogy.net/ www.genealogy.net/]  


Reference for In-depth parish histories:&nbsp; [http://digital.slub-dresden.de/sammlungen/werkansicht/254971717/13/ digital.slub-dresden.de/sammlungen/werkansicht/254971717/13/]
Reference for In-depth parish histories:&nbsp; [http://digital.slub-dresden.de/sammlungen/werkansicht/254971717/13/ digital.slub-dresden.de/sammlungen/werkansicht/254971717/13/]
 
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