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== What is in this Collection? ==       
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== What is in This Collection? ==       
This article describes multiple collections.   
This article describes multiple collections.   


The collection "Germany, Prussia, East Prussia, Königsberg, Funeral Sermons, 1700-1900" contains funeral sermons containing vital information about the deceased. Records were originally in the University Library in Königsberg, East Prussia; now located in the Staatsbibliothek Berlin.   
The collection "Germany, Prussia, East Prussia, Königsberg, Funeral Sermons, 1700-1900" contains funeral sermons containing vital information about the deceased. Records were originally in the University Library in Königsberg, East Prussia; now located in the Staatsbibliothek Berlin.   


The collection "Germany, Prussia, East Prussia, Königsberg, Index to Funeral Sermons and Memorials, 1700-1900" is a card index to funeral sermons and memorials pertaining to Königsberg, East Prussia, Germany. The original card file located in the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin.
The collection "Germany, Prussia, East Prussia, Königsberg, Index to Funeral Sermons and Memorials, 1700-1900" is a card index to funeral sermons and memorials pertaining to Königsberg, East Prussia, Germany. The original card file located in the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin.
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
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'''Card index'''
*Full name of deceased   
*Full name of deceased   
*Death date and place   
*Death date and place   
*Names of other family members   
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*Residences  
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'''Funeral sermon records''' may contain the following information:
'''Funeral sermon'''
*Name of the deceased   
*Name of the deceased   
*Birth and death dates   
*Birth and death dates   
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*Residence   
*Residence   
*Biographical details such as military service or cause of death   
*Biographical details such as military service or cause of death   
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*Family genealogies
   
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==How Do I Search This Collection? ==       
==How Do I Search This Collection? ==       
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== What Do I Do Next? ==
 
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=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
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*Add any new information to your records        
 
*Use the age in the marriage records to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in church or civil records         
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*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have been born, married or died nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. This compiled list can help you identify possible relations that can be further verified by researching [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Germany_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) vital records] in the country       
Search the collection by image, comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.       
*[[Germany Church Records|Church Records]] often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900. If the officiator of a marriage or death was a minister, you may be able to determine to which religion or congregation your ancestor belonged. Look for church records of the birth, marriage, or death which may provide more information on the family
===I Found Who I was Looking for, Now What?===       
===I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?===           
*Use the age in the marriage records to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in church or civil records.        
*Consult the [[Germany Record Finder]] to find other records
*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have been born, married or died nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. This compiled list can help you identify possible relations that can be further verified by researching [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Germany_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) vital records] in the country.        
*Switch to a different record collection. Depending on the time period, German Civil Registration records or German Church records may be more useful                                                                                                     
*[[Germany Church Records|Church Records]] often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900. If the officiator of a marriage or death was a minister, you may be able to determine to which religion or congregation your ancestor belonged. Look for church records of the birth, marriage, or death which may provide more information on the family.     
*Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images. Pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation
===I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, Now What?===           
*Search the indexes and records of [[Germany Societies|local genealogical societies]]
*Switch to a different record collection. Depending on the time period, German Civil Registration records or German Church records may be more useful.                                                                                                      
=== Research Helps ===
*Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images. Pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation.       
The following articles will help you research your family in [[Germany Genealogy|Germany]].
*Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.shtml nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for [http://genealogy.about.com/od/first_names/fl/nickname-given-name-equivalents.htm these names] as well.     
* [[Germany Research Tips and Strategies]]
*Search the indexes and records of [[Germany Societies|local genealogical societies]].    
* [[Germany Record Finder]]
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Parts of Brandenburg are now in Poland and Russia. Königsberg is now in Russia and is now known as Kaliningrad.
Record Description
Record Type Funeral Sermons
Collection years: 1673-1900
Languages: German
Title in the Language: Deutschland, Preußen, Ostpreußen, Königsberg, Leichenpredigten 1597-1794, Deutschland, Ostrpeußen, Königsberg, Namenskartei zur Leichenpredigten, 1700-1900
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This article describes multiple collections.

The collection "Germany, Prussia, East Prussia, Königsberg, Funeral Sermons, 1700-1900" contains funeral sermons containing vital information about the deceased. Records were originally in the University Library in Königsberg, East Prussia; now located in the Staatsbibliothek Berlin.

The collection "Germany, Prussia, East Prussia, Königsberg, Index to Funeral Sermons and Memorials, 1700-1900" is a card index to funeral sermons and memorials pertaining to Königsberg, East Prussia, Germany. The original card file located in the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

Reading These Records[edit | edit source]

These records are written in German. For help reading them see:

To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Germany, Prussia, East Prussia, Königsberg, Funeral Sermons, 1597-1794.
You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Germany, Prussia, East Prussia, Königsberg, Index to Funeral Sermons and Memorials, 1700-1900.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

Card index

  • Full name of deceased
  • Death date and place
  • Names of other family members
  • Residences

Funeral sermon

  • Name of the deceased
  • Birth and death dates
  • Birth and death places
  • Names of family members
  • Age
  • Residence
  • Biographical details such as military service or cause of death
  • Family genealogies

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • 1648 Card Index

    1648 Card Index

  • Funeral Sermon

    Funeral Sermon

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Name of the person
  • Approximate date of the event

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Germany, Prussia, East Prussia, Königsberg, Funeral Sermons, 1597-1794

This collection does not have a searchable index. Only images are available. See View the Images to access them.

Germany, Prussia, East Prussia, Königsberg, Index to Funeral Sermons and Memorials, 1700-1900

This collection does not have a searchable index. Only images are available. See View the Images to access them.

View the Images[edit | edit source]

Germany, Prussia, East Prussia, Königsberg, Funeral Sermons, 1597-1794

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select Funeral Sermon Number to view the images


Germany, Prussia, East Prussia, Königsberg, Index to Funeral Sermons and Memorials, 1700-1900

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select Name Range to view the images

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the age in the marriage records to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in church or civil records
  • Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have been born, married or died nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. This compiled list can help you identify possible relations that can be further verified by researching vital records in the country
  • Church Records often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900. If the officiator of a marriage or death was a minister, you may be able to determine to which religion or congregation your ancestor belonged. Look for church records of the birth, marriage, or death which may provide more information on the family

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Consult the Germany Record Finder to find other records
  • Switch to a different record collection. Depending on the time period, German Civil Registration records or German Church records may be more useful
  • Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images. Pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation
  • Search the indexes and records of local genealogical societies

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you research your family in Germany.

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

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