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==Reading the Records==  | ==Reading the Records==  | ||
*It's easier than you think! You do not have to be fluent in German to use these records, as there is only a limited vocabulary used in them.  By learning a few key phrases, you will be able to read them adequately.  Here are some resources for learning to read German records.  | *It's easier than you think! You do not have to be fluent in German to use these records, as there is only a limited vocabulary used in them.  By learning a few key phrases, you will be able to read them adequately.  Here are some resources for learning to read German records.  | ||
{{Block indent|[[German Word List|German Genealogical Word List]] |3}}  | |||
{{Block indent|[[Germany Handwriting|German Handwriting]]|3}}  | |||
*These video webinars will teach you to read German handwriting:  | *These video webinars will teach you to read German handwriting:  | ||
{{Block indent|*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/old-german-script-part-1 Old German Script Part 1]}}  | |||
{{Block indent|*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/old-german-script-part-2 Old German Script Part 2]  }}  | |||
{{Block indent|*[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]}}  | |||
*Also online interactive slideshow lessons are available to help you learn to read these records:    | *Also online interactive slideshow lessons are available to help you learn to read these records:    | ||
{{Block indent|*{{LearningCenter2|38|'''Reading German Handwritten Records Lesson 1: Kurrent Letters'''}}}}  | |||
{{Block indent|*{{LearningCenter2|39|'''Reading German Handwritten Records Lesson 2: Making Words in Kurrent'''}}}}  | |||
{{Block indent|*{{LearningCenter2|40|'''Reading German Handwritten Records Lesson 3: Reading Kurrent Documents'''}}. In this lesson, you will explore several types of German genealogical records, including birth, baptismal, marriage, and death records.}}  | |||
{{Block indent|*[https://script.byu.edu/german-handwriting/introduction '''German Script Tutorial''']}}  | |||
This converter will show you how any phrase or name might look in German script:  | This converter will show you how any phrase or name might look in German script:  | ||
*[http://www.kurrentschrift.net/index.php?s=schreiben: Kurrentschrift Converter] (enter German genealogical word, click on "convert", view your word in Kurrentschrift (Gothic handwriting)  | *[http://www.kurrentschrift.net/index.php?s=schreiben: Kurrentschrift Converter] (enter German genealogical word, click on "convert", view your word in Kurrentschrift (Gothic handwriting)  | ||
Latest revision as of 08:08, 20 August 2025
Reading the Records[edit | edit source]
- It's easier than you think! You do not have to be fluent in German to use these records, as there is only a limited vocabulary used in them. By learning a few key phrases, you will be able to read them adequately. Here are some resources for learning to read German records.
 
- These video webinars will teach you to read German handwriting:
 
- Also online interactive slideshow lessons are available to help you learn to read these records:
 
This converter will show you how any phrase or name might look in German script:
- Kurrentschrift Converter (enter German genealogical word, click on "convert", view your word in Kurrentschrift (Gothic handwriting)
 
Latin Records[edit | edit source]
Records of the Catholic church will usually be written in Latin: