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===FamilySearch Catalog=== | ===FamilySearch Catalog=== | ||
FamilySearch has acquired images of many, though not all, church records from various parts of the former German Empire. These can be found by searching for the '''parish''' in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/search FamilySearch catalog]. Most have been digitized and, depending on contracts with archives or indexing entities, can be available online. Some records and collections must be viewed at a | FamilySearch has acquired images of many, though not all, church records from various parts of the former German Empire. These can be found by searching for the '''parish''' in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/search FamilySearch catalog]. Most have been digitized and, depending on contracts with archives or indexing entities, can be available online. Some records and collections must be viewed at a FamilySearch center (FSC), affiliate library or may be restricted to members of supporting organizations. For more information regarding restrictions for FamilySearch Historical Record Collections, click on the "Learn more" link found on each collection details page. | ||
===Online Availability Table: Catholics=== | ===Online Availability Table: Catholics=== | ||
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|Aachen | |Aachen | ||
| | |[https://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/ Matricula Online] | ||
|Limburg | |Limburg | ||
| | |[https://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/ Matricula Online] | ||
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|Augsburg | |Augsburg | ||
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|Bamberg | |Bamberg | ||
| | |[https://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/ Matricula Online] | ||
|Mainz | |Mainz | ||
|FamilySearch Catalog | |[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/4127803 FamilySearch Historical Records] FamilySearch Catalog | ||
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|Berlin | |Berlin | ||
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|Cologne (Köln) | |Cologne (Köln) | ||
| | |[https://www.erzbistum-koeln.de/kultur_und_bildung/historisches-archiv/kirchenbuecher/ Digitales Archiv des Erzbistums Köln/ Digital archive of the Archdiocese of Cologne] [click on "Zum Gesamtverzeichnis ...] | ||
|Münster and Vechta Archive, Münster | |Münster and Vechta Archive, Münster | ||
|[http://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/muenster/ Matricula Online, Münster] | |[http://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/muenster/ Matricula Online, Münster] | ||
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|Dresden-Meissen | |Dresden-Meissen | ||
|FamilySearch Catalog | |[https://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/ Matricula Online] FamilySearch Catalog | ||
|Osnabrück | |Osnabrück | ||
|[http://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/osnabrueck/ Matricula Online] | |[http://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/osnabrueck/ Matricula Online] | ||
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|Eichstätt | |Eichstätt | ||
| | |[https://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/ Matricula Online] | ||
|Paderborn | |Paderborn | ||
|[http://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/paderborn/ Matricula Online] | |[http://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/paderborn/ Matricula Online] | ||
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|Regensburg | |Regensburg | ||
| | |[http://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/regensburg/ Matricula Online] | ||
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|Freiburg im Breisgau | |Freiburg im Breisgau | ||
|[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2790181 FamilySearch Historical Records] | |[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2790181 FamilySearch Historical Records] | ||
| | |Rottenburg-Stuttgart | ||
|FamilySearch Catalog | |FamilySearch Catalog | ||
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|Fulda | |Fulda | ||
| | |[https://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/ Matricula Online] | ||
|Speyer | |Speyer | ||
|FamilySearch Catalog | |[https://www.archion.de/ Archion], FamilySearch Catalog | ||
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|Goerlitz | |Goerlitz | ||
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|Hildesheim | |Hildesheim | ||
|[http://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/hildesheim/ Matricula Online]<br> | |[http://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/hildesheim/ Matricula Online]<br> | ||
[https://die-maus-bremen.info/index.php?id=59 Die Maus, Index to Births, Marriages, and Deaths in Bremen Church Books], index | [https://die-maus-bremen.info/index.php?id=59 Die Maus, Index to Births, Marriages, and Deaths in Bremen Church Books], index ($) | ||
|Würzburg | |Würzburg | ||
| | |[https://data.matricula-online.eu/en/deutschland/wuerzburg/ Matricula Online, Würzburg] | ||
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|Anhalt | |Anhalt | ||
|[https://www.archion.de/de/archive | |[https://www.archion.de/de/alle-archive/sachsen-anhalt/archiv-der-evangelischen-landeskirche-anhalts Archion] ($) | ||
|Mitteldeutschland | |Mitteldeutschland | ||
(Central Germany) | (Central Germany) | ||
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|Bremen | |Bremen | ||
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[https://die-maus-bremen.info/index.php?id=59 Die Maus, Index to Births, Marriages, and Deaths in Bremen Church Books], index | [https://die-maus-bremen.info/index.php?id=59 Die Maus, Index to Births, Marriages, and Deaths in Bremen Church Books], index ($)<br> | ||
FamilySearch Catalog | FamilySearch Catalog | ||
|Sachsen (Saxony) | |Sachsen (Saxony) | ||
|[https://www.archion.de/de/archive-in-archion/sachsen/landeskirchenarchiv-der-evang-luth-landeskirche-sachsens/ Archion] ($) | |[https://www.archion.de/de/archive-in-archion/sachsen/landeskirchenarchiv-der-evang-luth-landeskirche-sachsens/ Archion] ($) | ||
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|Hamburg - West, Suedholstein | |||
|[https://www.archion.de/ Archion] ($) | |||
|Schaumburg-Lippe | |||
|[https://www.archion.de/ Archion] ($) | |||
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|Hannover (Hanover) | |Hannover (Hanover) | ||
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If the records you need are not online, you may find baptism, marriage, and burial records by contacting or visiting German archives. | If the records you need are not online, you may find baptism, marriage, and burial records by contacting or visiting German archives. | ||
*'''State Archives:''' Duplicate records from some parishes are in the '''state archives.''' Many of these records have been microfilmed and are available at the | *'''State Archives:''' Duplicate records from some parishes are in the '''state archives.''' Many of these records have been microfilmed and are available at the FamilySearch 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]]. | ||
*'''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. | *'''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. | ||
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===Church Record Inventories=== | ===Church Record Inventories=== | ||
See the article [[Germany Church Record Inventories|'''Church Record Inventories''']] for information about inventories for specific parts of Germany. | |||
Church record inventories are essential tools for finding German records. They identify what records should be available for a specified parish and where to write for information on these records. They list the church records, their location, and the years they cover. Sometimes inventories explain which parishes served which towns at different periods of time. | Church record inventories are essential tools for finding German records. They identify what records should be available for a specified parish and where to write for information on these records. They list the church records, their location, and the years they cover. Sometimes inventories explain which parishes served which towns at different periods of time. | ||
For more information, see [[Germany Websites--Reference and Training#Parish Register Inventories|Parish Register Inventories]] and [[Germany Church Directories|Germany Church Directories.]] | For more information, see [[Germany Websites--Reference and Training#Parish Register Inventories|Parish Register Inventories]] and [[Germany Church Directories|Germany Church Directories.]] | ||
The following source contains a helpful list of German church record inventories with | The following source contains a helpful list of German church record inventories with FamilySearch Library call numbers and English annotations: Blodgett, Steven W. ''Germany: Genealogical Research Guide.'' Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1989. (FS Library book 943 D27bs; film 1,573,115 item 2; fiche 6,001,630.) | ||
Church record inventories are available for most areas in Germany. They are listed in the | Church record inventories are available for most areas in Germany. They are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
*GERMANY - CHURCH RECORDS - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS | *GERMANY - CHURCH RECORDS - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS | ||
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===Writing a Letter=== | ===Writing a Letter=== | ||
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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. | ||
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*[[Latin Word List]] | *[[Latin Word List]] | ||
*[[French Word List]] | *[[French Word List]] | ||
*[https://script.byu.edu/ | *[https://script.byu.edu/german-handwriting/introduction '''German Script Tutorial'''] | ||
[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/german-paleography-seminar-introduction '''German Paleography Seminar'''] at [https://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch.] | [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/german-paleography-seminar-introduction '''German Paleography Seminar'''] at [https://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch.] | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/old-german-script-part-1 '''Old German Script Part 1'''] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/old-german-script-part-1 '''Old German Script Part 1'''] | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/old-german-script-part-2 '''Old German Script Part 2'''] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/old-german-script-part-2 '''Old German Script Part 2'''] | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/old-german-script-german-church-and-civil-records-part-3 '''Old German Script (German Church and Civil Records) Part 3'''] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/old-german-script-german-church-and-civil-records-part-3 '''Old German Script (German Church and Civil Records) Part 3'''] | ||
*[https://script.byu.edu/ | *[https://script.byu.edu/00000184-9bb0-d9f7-af95-9bbc5e000001/german-name-examples '''List of Names in Old German Script'''] A comprehensive list of German given names, written in old script, with possible variations. | ||
*[http://altdeutsche-schrift.de/adsschreiben.php#schrifftfeld '''Old German Script Transcriber (alte deutsche Handschriften):'''] See your family names in the script of the era. Type your name or other word into the font generator tool. Click on the 8 different fonts. Save the image to your computer and use it as you work with old Germanic records.<br> | *[http://altdeutsche-schrift.de/adsschreiben.php#schrifftfeld '''Old German Script Transcriber (alte deutsche Handschriften):'''] See your family names in the script of the era. Type your name or other word into the font generator tool. Click on the 8 different fonts. Save the image to your computer and use it as you work with old Germanic records.<br> | ||
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*The registers of baptisms, marriages, and deaths from different geographic areas vary considerably in the amount of information they provide. Each jurisdiction had its own record-keeping rules, and each recorder had his own style. | *The registers of baptisms, marriages, and deaths from different geographic areas vary considerably in the amount of information they provide. Each jurisdiction had its own record-keeping rules, and each recorder had his own style. | ||
*In some areas, the records of people of other faiths were kept by the predominant church. The principal churches in Germany were the Catholic and Evangelical-Lutheran churches. For example, Jewish or Mennonite births were occasionally recorded at Catholic parishes, especially in areas where the church was used as the civil registration office. | *In some areas, the records of people of other faiths were kept by the predominant church. The principal churches in Germany were the Catholic and Evangelical-Lutheran churches. For example, Jewish or Mennonite births were occasionally recorded at Catholic parishes, especially in areas where the church was used as the civil registration office. | ||
*Parishes occasionally indexed their records. Indexes are usually found at the beginning or end of the record. Moreover, archives sometimes compile indexes of church records. For example, the Lübeck Stadtarchiv has an alphabetical card index of all names in church records of several parishes at their archive. This index is at the | *Parishes occasionally indexed their records. Indexes are usually found at the beginning or end of the record. Moreover, archives sometimes compile indexes of church records. For example, the Lübeck Stadtarchiv has an alphabetical card index of all names in church records of several parishes at their archive. This index is at the FamilySearch Library on 152 reels of microfilm (FS Library films 450,475-626). Occasionally, private researchers create large indexes of church records. An example is the 764-microfilm Brenner collection described on page 38. | ||
==Search Strategies and Steps== | ==Search Strategies and Steps== | ||
*[[Finding Parish Registers for Germany Areas Now in Other Countries|Finding Parish Registers for Germany Areas Now in Other Countries]] | |||
Effective use of church records includes the following strategies: | Effective use of church records includes the following strategies: | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
[[pt:Alemanha - Registros da Igreja]] | [[pt:Alemanha - Registros da Igreja]] | ||