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Guide to '''Bas-Rhin Department ancestry, family history and genealogy:''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.
Guide to '''Bas-Rhin Department ancestry, family history and genealogy:''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.
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<p style="color:red">'''On 1 January 2021, the departments of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin have been merged into the European Collectivity of Alsace.'''</p>
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==History==
==History==
Bas-Rhin is one of the original 83 departments created on 4 March 1790, during the French Revolution.  
Bas-Rhin is one of the original 83 departments created on 4 March 1790, during the French Revolution.  
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In the mid-1790s, following the French occupation of the entire left bank of the Rhine, the northern boundary of the department was extended north beyond the Lauter to the Queich river to include the areas of Annweiler am Trifels, Landau in der Pfalz, Bad Bergzabern, and Worth am Rhein. However, upon Napoleon's second defeat in 1815, the Congress of Vienna reassigned the areas north of the Lauter to Bayern; and those territories are now presently located in the neighbouring German state of Rheinland-Pfalz.  
In the mid-1790s, following the French occupation of the entire left bank of the Rhine, the northern boundary of the department was extended north beyond the Lauter to the Queich river to include the areas of Annweiler am Trifels, Landau in der Pfalz, Bad Bergzabern, and Worth am Rhein. However, upon Napoleon's second defeat in 1815, the Congress of Vienna reassigned the areas north of the Lauter to Bayern; and those territories are now presently located in the neighbouring German state of Rheinland-Pfalz.  


The department has twice been incorporated into Germany: from 1871 (after France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War) until the end of World War I in 1918, and again briefly during World War II (from 1940 to 1945).<ref>Bas-Rhin (France). Archives départementales and François J. Himly. ''Chronologie de la basse Alsace: 1er-XXe siècle'' (Strasbourg: 1972), 126. {{WorldCat|222898250}}; {{FHL|298872|item|disp=FHL Book 944.3835 N2b}}(accessed  July 11, 2016)</ref>
The department has twice been incorporated into Germany: from 1871 (after France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War) until the end of World War I in 1918, and again briefly during World War II (from 1940 to 1945).<ref>Bas-Rhin (France). Archives départementales and François J. Himly. ''Chronologie de la basse Alsace: 1er-XXe siècle'' (Strasbourg: 1972), 126. {{WorldCat|222898250}}; {{FSC|298872|item|disp=FS Library Book 944.3835 N2b}}(accessed  July 11, 2016)</ref>


On 1 January 2021, the departments of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin will merge into the European Collectivity of Alsace.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Bas-Rhin," ''Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bas-Rhin (accessed June 3, 2020).</ref>
On 1 January 2021, the departments of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin will merge into the European Collectivity of Alsace.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Bas-Rhin," ''Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bas-Rhin (accessed June 3, 2020).</ref>


==Localities==
==Jurisdictions==
 
===Localities (Communes)===
*[http://www.francegenweb.org/communes/liste.php?dept=67 FranceGenWeb]
*[http://www.francegenweb.org/communes/liste.php?dept=67 FranceGenWeb]
*[http://www.locom.org/loc_listcomd.php?d=67 Locom]
*[http://www.locom.org/loc_listcomd.php?d=67 Locom]
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*[https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_des_anciennes_communes_du_Bas-Rhin Wikipedia, former localities]
*[https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_des_anciennes_communes_du_Bas-Rhin Wikipedia, former localities]


==Church Records and Civil Registration (Registres Paroissiaux et Etat Civil) Online==
==Resources==
* '''1525-1912''' {{RecordSearch|4116416|France, Bas-Rhin, Parish and Civil Registration, 1525-1912}} at FamilySearch — [[France, Bas-Rhin, Parish and Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
===Census===
'''The vast majority of your research will be in church records and civil registration.''' For more information on these records and how to use them, read [[France Church Records|'''France Church Records''']] and [[France Civil Registration|'''France Civil Registration''']]. Additional instructions and practice activities are available:
 
*'''Alsace-Lorraine''' - [[Media:Alsace-Lorraine - activity.pdf|Activity]], [[Media:Alsace-Lorraine - answer key.pdf|Answer Key]]
*'''Alsace-Lorraine: Department Archive Records Online''' - [[Media:Alsace-Lorraine, Department Archive Records Online - instructions.pdf|Instruction]]<br>
 
'''Fortunately, these records are available online from the archives of each department.
<p style="color:#FF0000";>'''However, access is currently limited to users in France.'''</p>'''
Here is the website for the '''Department Archives of Bas-Rhin''', where you will find these records (access is currently limited to users located in France):<br>
 
*[http://archives.bas-rhin.fr/registres-paroissiaux-et-documents-d-etat-civil/ '''Department Archives of Bas-Rhin''']
 
For a demonstration of navigating archives websites, watch the video, [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/france-research-with-the-wiki-part-4-of-8-using-france-department-archives-online '''Using France Department Archives Online.''']
 
==Online Census Records==
Census records can support your search in civil and church records. They can help identify all family members. When families have similar names they help determine which children belong in each family. See [[France Census|'''France Census''']].
 
<p style="color:#FF0000";>'''Access is currently limited to users in France.'''</p>'''
*[http://archives.bas-rhin.fr/recensements-population/ '''Online census records, Department Archives of Bas-Rhin''']
 
==Online Local Databases and Extracted Records==
Groups devoted to genealogy have also extracted and/or indexed records for specific localities, time periods, religious groups, etc. Since church records at the departmental archives are generally not indexed, you might find an index here that will speed up your searching.
 
*'''FamilySearch Collections:'''
**'''1536-1897''' {{RecordSearch|1582585|'''France, Protestant Church Records''', 1536-1897}}  at FamilySearch - [[France, Protestant Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
**'''1542-1900''' {{RecordSearch|2840446|'''France, Civil Registration, Various Communes''', 1542-1900}} at FamilySearch - [[France, Civil Registration, Various Communes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*[http://www.francegenweb.org/wiki/index.php?title=Portail:Bas-Rhin '''Tout en Un (All in One) Online Databases''']  Check for online databases and records in right column.  Check back occasionally to see if new databases have become available.
*[https://en.filae.com/v4/genealogie/searchapi.mvc/navigationbysources '''Filae'''], index and images, ($).
*[http://www.francegenweb.org/liens.php?ty=bddep#d67 '''Tout en Un (All in One) Local Databases''']  Here you may find extracted/translated records, record indexes, and other helpful records such as cemetery, land, or military records.
*[https://en.geneanet.org/collaborative-indexes/geo/FRA/F67/france-bas-rhin '''Geneanet Collaborative Indexes''']  Search by locality (parish or commune).
*[http://genea-bricolo.over-blog.com/article-21781052.html '''Genea-Bricolo''']
*[http://www.alsace-genealogie.com/ Cercle Généalogique d'Alsace]
*[http://agawe-genealogie.fr/ Atelier Généalogique de l'Arrondissement de Wissembourg et Environs]
*[http://fan-genealogie.org/actes/ Familles d’Alsace du Nord]
*[http://societe-histo4cantons.chez-alice.fr/ Société d'Histoire des Quatre Cantons] Benfeld, Erstein, Geispolsheim, Illkirch-Graffenstaden
*[https://fgha.fr/ Fédération Généalogique de Haute Alsace]
*[http://www.geneafrance.org/rubrique.php?page=alsace Recherches en Alsace]
*[http://gendep67.free.fr/index.php Actes en ligne 67]
*[http://www.geneanet.org/archives/registres/categorie.php?id=224 Registres en ligne]
*[http://www.fritsch.fr/accueilneoact1.htm Les Fritsch]
*[http://f.s.weiters.pagesperso-orange.fr/SiteWeiters/accueil.html Weiterswiller]
*[http://gnealogie.free.fr/val-ville/ Généalogie des mariages du Val-de-Villé de 1600 au début de l'Etat Civil]
*[http://www.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/chan/chan/pdf/sm/BB31%20508-510%20et%20531.pdf Alsaciens-Lorrains opting for German nationality (1872-1873)]
 
==Microfilm Records of the FamilySearch Library==
The church and civil registration records have all been microfilmed. Currently, they are being digitized, and plans are to complete that project by 2020. Check back occasionally to see if your records have become available. In the meantime, some of them might be available at a [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you. To find a microfilm:  Click on {{FHLPlace2|82342|France|Bas-Rhin}}, find and click on "'''Places within France, Bas-Rhin'''," and choose your locality from the list.
 
==Writing for Records==
Online records tend to cover only the time before 100 years, due to privacy laws.  You can write to civil registration offices and local churches who might honor requests for more recent records of close family members for the purpose of genealogy. <br>
 
For a civil registration office, address your request to:<br>
 
Monsieur l'officier de l'état-civil <br>Mairie de (Town) <br>(Postal code) (Town)<br>France <br>
 
For a parish church:<br>
 
Monsieur le Curé<br>
(Church --see [http://www.thecatholicdirectory.com/directory.cfm?fuseaction=show_country&country=FR The Catholic Directory] for church name and address)<br>
(Town) (Postal Code) France<br>
 
For other addresses and for help writing your request in French, use [[French Letter Writing Guide|'''French Letter Writing Guide.''']]
 
==Learning to Read Enough French, German, or Latin to Do Genealogy==
 
It's easier than you think! You do not have to be fluent in French or 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. Because this region once belonged to Germany, many records are written in German.<br>
 
===German===
Here are some resources for learning to read German Records:<br>
 
*[[German Word List|German Genealogical Word List]]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/german-paleography-seminar-introduction German Paleography Seminar]
*[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 Part 2], [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/old-german-script-german-church-and-civil-records-part-3 Part 3 (German Church and Civil Records)]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/german-church-and-civil-records German Church and Civil Records]
*[https://script.byu.edu/Pages/the-german-documents-pages/the-german-documents(english) German Script Tutorial]
 
===French===
Here are some resources for learning to read French records.
 
*[[French Genealogical Word List|French Genealogical Word List]]
*[[French Handwriting|French Handwriting]].
*[https://script.byu.edu/Pages/the-french-documents-pages/the-french-documents(english) BYU French Script Tutorial]
 
 
These lessons focus on reading church record and civil registration records:
 
*[[France Church Records|France Church Records]]
*[[France Civil Registrations|France Civil Registration]]
 
Another resource is the [https://script.byu.edu/Pages/the-french-documents-pages/fr-records-extraction-guide(english) '''French Records Extraction Manual''']. The full manual or individual lesson chapters are downloadable from this webpage. A number of helpful lessons are available here, but the first five lessons are especially useful.
 
*Chapter 1: Old Records
*Chapter 2: Christening, Marriage, and Other Entries
*Chapter 3: Marriage
*Chapter 4: Other Entries
*Chapter 5: French Handwriting and Spelling
 
===Latin===
Before 1539, many church records are in Latin. In 1539 French was made the administrative language of France through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordinance_of_Villers-Cotter%C3%AAts Ordinance of Villers-Cotterêts]. As a result, there is only the  occasional Latin word or phrase in church records after 1539.<br>


*[[Latin Genealogical Word List]]
*See [[France Census]] for more information.


==Search Strategy==
===Church Records===
* '''1525-1912''' {{RecordSearch|4116416|France, Bas-Rhin, Parish and Civil Registration, 1525-1912}} at FamilySearch — [[France, Bas-Rhin, Parish and Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1536-1897''' {{RecordSearch|1582585|France, Protestant Church Records, 1536-1897}}  at FamilySearch - [[France, Protestant Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*{{FSC|503378|title-id|disp=Répertoire numérique de archives départementales, sous-série 3E, registres paroissiaux }}(*); Bas-Rhin (France). Archives départementales at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*{{FSC|79739|title-id|disp=Die Sammlung Süss }}(*); Süss, Henri at FamilySearch Catalog - images
* [http://fan-genealogie.org/actes/ Communes et paroisses] at FAN-Genealogie — index
*See [[France Church Records]] for more information.


* Begin with the death information of the focus ancestor and locate the death record.<br>
===Civil Registration===
* Use the information on that death record to locate the ancestor's marriage record.<br>
* '''1525-1912''' {{RecordSearch|4116416|France, Bas-Rhin, Parish and Civil Registration, 1525-1912}} at FamilySearch — [[France, Bas-Rhin, Parish and Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* Use the information on that marriage record to locate the ancestor's birth record.<br>
*'''1542-1900''' {{RecordSearch|2840446|France, Civil Registration, Various Communes, 1542-1900}} at FamilySearch - [[France, Civil Registration, Various Communes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
* Once the birth record is found, search for the focus ancestor's siblings.<br>
*'''1793-1862''' {{FSC|125401|title-id|disp=Répertoire des fonds de l'état civil, sous-série 4 E, 1793-1862 }}(*); Bas-Rhin (France). Archives départementales at FamilySearch Catalog - images
* Next, search for the marriage of the focus ancestor's parents. The marriage record will have information that often helps locate the birth records of the parents.<br>
*{{FSC|298594|title-id|disp=Répertoire numérique de fonds de l'état civil (sous-séries II E, III E, IV E) }}(*); Bas-Rhin (France). Archives départementales at FamilySearch Catalog - images
* Search the death registers for all known family members.<br>
*{{FSC|298604|title-id|disp=Répertoire numérique de la série L (documents administratifs de la période révolutionnaire, 1790-An VIII) }}(*); Bas-Rhin (France). Archives départementales at FamilySearch Catalog - images
* Repeat this process for both the father and the mother, starting with their birth records, then their siblings' births, then their parents' marriages, and so on.<br>
* [http://fan-genealogie.org/actes/ Communes et paroisses] at FAN-Genealogie — index
* If earlier generations (parents, grandparents, etc.) do not appear in the records, search neighboring parishes. It is possible they may have moved or boundaries changed. <br>
* [https://www.francegenweb.org/actes//listed.php?dept=67 Les "actes en vrac" pour : Bas-Rhin (67)] at FranceGenWeb — index
* [https://www.francegenweb.org/entraide/basentraide/resultdep.php?dept=67 Les recherches terminées du Bas-Rhin] at EntraideGenWeb — index
*''Répertoire numérique de fonds de l'état civil (sous-séries II E, III E, IV E)'' {{FSC|298594|item|disp=FS Library Film 962676 Item 4, book 944.3835 A5rn ser. 2E-4E}} (Numerical index to the departmental archives of the Bas-Rhin, sub-series 2E-4E, civil registration.)
*See [[France Civil Registration]] for more information.


==Genealogical Societies and Help Groups==
===Emigration and Immigration===
* '''1939-1945''' [https://www.memorialgenweb.org/memorial3/deportes/resultlieux.php?dept=67 Base des Déportés 1939-1945] at MémorialGenWeb — index
* [https://www.francegenweb.org/migranet/listedori.php?dept=67 Les mariages de migrants originaires de : Bas Rhin] at FranceGenWeb — index
* [https://www.francegenweb.org/migranet/listed.php?dept=67 Les mariages de migrants pour : Bas Rhin] at FranceGenWeb — index
*{{FSC|37826|title-id|disp=Liste des personnes voulant émigrer vers les Etats-Unis et la Russie, : 1817}}(*); France, Bas-Rhin at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*{{FSC|116321|title-id|disp=Note sur la Nouvelle Calédonie, destinée à servir d'instruction aux colons immigrants dans cette colonie., :}}(*); France, Bas-Rhin at FamilySearch Catalog - images


*[[Family History Centers|Introduction to Family History Centers]]
===Gazetteers===
*''Répertoire numérique de fonds de l'état civil (sous-séries II E, III E, IV E)'' {{FHL|298594|item|disp=FHL Film 962676 Item 4, book 944.3835 A5rn ser. 2E-4E}} (Numerical index to the departmental archives of the Bas-Rhin, sub-series 2E-4E, civil registration.)
*{{FSC|180087|title-id|disp=Dictionnaire géographique, historique et politique de l'Alsace }}(*); France, Bas-Rhin at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*''Répertoire numérique de la série L (documents administratifs de la période révolutionnaire, 1790-An VIII)'' {{FHL|298604|item|disp=FHL Film 962651 Item 10, Book 944.3835 A5rn ser. L}} (Numerical index to the departmental archives of the Bas-Rhin, series L, administrative documents from the revolutionary period, 1790-1800)


====Land====
===Heraldry===
*{{FSC|37846|title-id|disp=Armorial de la généralité d'Alsace, recueil officiel}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
* [http://www.francegenweb.org/~heraldique/base/search.php?search_fields=image_keywords&search_keywords=F67 Blasons du Bas-Rhin et familles du Bas-Rhin] at HéraldiqueGenWeb — index & images


*''Emigration und Nationalgüterveräusserungen im Pfälzischen Teil des Departements du Bas-Rhin'' {{FHL|390075|item|disp=FHL Book 943.43 R2m}} (The settlement of and purchase of government land by private individuals in the Pfalz region of Germany during the French occupation from 1791 to 1815)
===Land and Property===
*''Répertoire numérique détaillé de la série Q, domaines nationaux'' {{FHL|298613|item|disp=FHL Film 908803, book 944.3835 A5rn ser. Q}} (Numerical index to the departmental archives of the Bas-Rhin, series Q, national lands)
*''Emigration und Nationalgüterveräusserungen im Pfälzischen Teil des Departements du Bas-Rhin'' {{FSC|390075|item|disp=FS Library Book 943.43 R2m}} (The settlement of and purchase of government land by private individuals in the Pfalz region of Germany during the French occupation from 1791 to 1815)
*''Répertoire numérique détaillé de la série Q, domaines nationaux'' {{FSC|298613|item|disp=FS Library Film 908803, book 944.3835 A5rn ser. Q}} (Numerical index to the departmental archives of the Bas-Rhin, series Q, national lands)
*{{FSC|298613|title-id|disp=Répertoire numérique détaillé de la série Q, domaines nationaux }}(*); Bas-Rhin (France). Archives départementales at FamilySearch Catalog - images


====Military====
===Maps and Gazetteers===
* [http://www.locom.org/loc_listcomd67.htm Communes du Bas-Rhin (carte)] at Locom


*''Les Bas-Rhinois dans les armées de la Révolution et du 1er Empire'' {{FHL|1385837|item|disp=FHL Book 944.3835 M2L}}
===Military Records===
*''Registres militaires et tableaux de recensement, 1817-1856'' {{FHL|120900|item|disp=FHL 50 rolls}} (A census of 19 and 20 year old males from the arrondisements of: Saverne, Sélestat, Strasbourg and Wissembourg)
*'''1817-1856''' {{FSC|120900|title-id|disp=Registres militaires et tableaux de recensement, 1817-1856 }}(*); Bas-Rhin (France : Département). Préfet at FamilySearch Catalog - images
* [https://www.francegenweb.org/napmargenweb//listed.php?dept=67 Les mariages pour : Bas Rhin] at Napoléon-MariagesGenWeb — index
* [https://www.francegenweb.org/lafayette/resultat.php?dep=67 Les soldats ayant combattu pour la guerre d'indépendance originaires du Bas-Rhin] at La FayetteGenWeb — index
* [https://www.memorialgenweb.org/memorial3/html/fr/resultnd.php?nd=N&dpt1=67 Morts pour la France décédés dans le Bas-Rhin] at MémorialGenWeb — index & images
* [https://www.memorialgenweb.org/memorial3/html/fr/resultnd.php?nd=N&dpt1=67 Morts pour la France nés dans le Bas-Rhin] at MémorialGenWeb — index & images
*''Les Bas-Rhinois dans les armées de la Révolution et du 1er Empire'' {{FSC|1385837|item|disp=FS Library Book 944.3835 M2L}}
*''Registres militaires et tableaux de recensement, 1817-1856'' {{FSC|120900|item|disp=FS Library 50 rolls}} (A census of 19 and 20 year old males from the arrondisements of: Saverne, Sélestat, Strasbourg and Wissembourg)


====Notarial records====
===Notarial Records===
*Numerical index of the notarial archives of the former area of Basse- Alsace, now in the department of Bas-Rhin, France. Includes an index of notaries and clientele. (Répertoire numérique des archives notariales de Basse Alsace) {{FSC|298599|item|disp=FS Library Film 962552 Item 2}}
*{{FSC|298599|title-id|disp=Répertoire numérique des archives notariales de Basse Alsace }}(*); Himly, François-Jacques at FamilySearch Catalog - images


*Numerical index of the notarial archives of the former area of Basse- Alsace, now in the department of Bas-Rhin, France. Includes an index of notaries and clientele. (Répertoire numérique des archives notariales de Basse Alsace) {{FHL|298599|item|disp=FHL Film 962552 Item 2}}
===Schools and Education===
*Directory of the Evangelical Lutheran clergy, parishes, communities, and schools of higher learning, 1525-1694. (Die evangeliche Gemeinden und Hohen Schulen in Elsass und Lothringen von der Reformation bis zur Gegenwart) {{FSC|188785|item|disp=FS Library Film 1045340 Item 4, Book 943 B4b v. 16}}


====Schools====
===Taxation===
*'''1561''' {{FSC|152691|title-id|disp=Registres des revenus du bailliage de l'Uffried, 1561 }}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*Register of the revenue and list of taxpayers for the bailliage of Uffried. (Registres des revenus du bailliage de l'Uffried, 1561) {{FSC|152691|item|disp=FS Library Film 1165973 Item 2}} (Includes registers of Stattmatten, Dalhunden, Sessenheim, Rountzenheim, Roeschwoog, and Roppenheim.)


*Directory of the Evangelical Lutheran clergy, parishes, communities, and schools of higher learning, 1525-1694. (Die evangeliche Gemeinden und Hohen Schulen in Elsass und Lothringen von der Reformation bis zur Gegenwart) {{FHL|188785|item|disp=FHL Film 1045340 Item 4, Book 943 B4b v. 16}}
==Repositories==
For a list of FamilySearch Centers and Affiliate Libraries, see [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ map].<br>


====Taxation====
===Archives===
'''Archives départementales du Bas-Rhin'''<br>
6, rue Philippe Dollinger<br>
Grand Est<br>
67100 Strasbourg<br>
France<br>
Telephone: +33 (0)3 69 06 73 06<br>
Email: [mailto:ArchivesAccueil@alsace.eu ArchivesAccueil@alsace.eu]<br>
[https://archives.bas-rhin.fr/ Website]


*Register of the revenue and list of taxpayers for the bailliage of Uffried. (Registres des revenus du bailliage de l'Uffried, 1561) {{FHL|152691|item|disp=FHL Film 1165973 Item 2}} (Includes registers of Stattmatten, Dalhunden, Sessenheim, Rountzenheim, Roeschwoog, and Roppenheim.)


==Family History Centers==
'''Archives d'Alsace'''<br>
[[Introduction to Family History Centers| '''Introduction to Family History Centers''']]
[https://archives.alsace.eu/ Website]<br>


*Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of FamilySearch and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:
*''Répertoire numérique de la série L (documents administratifs de la période révolutionnaire, 1790-An VIII)'' {{FSC|298604|item|disp=FS Library Film 962651 Item 10, Book 944.3835 A5rn ser. L}} (Numerical index to the departmental archives of the Bas-Rhin, series L, administrative documents from the revolutionary period, 1790-1800)
**Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons
**Providing access to genealogical records through the '''Internet''' or '''microfilm loan''' program
**Offering free how-to classes (varies by location)
*There is no cost to visit a Family History Center or FamilySearch Library. They are open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. They are operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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===Libraries===


==Websites==
===Societies===
'''FranceGenWeb - Cousins'''<Br>
[http://www.francegenweb.org/sitescgw/c2/index.php?dept=67 FranceGenWeb Cousins 67, Bas-Rhin]


*[http://www.francegenweb.org/indexall.php?dept=67 Tout en Un Bas-Rhin]
==Research Helps==
*[http://www.francegenweb.org/wiki/index.php?title=Portail:Bas-Rhin GenWeb, Bas-Rhin Portal]
{{HR Helps|where=France}}
*[http://www.francegenweb.org/sitescgw/c2/index.php?dept=67 Cousins 67]
*[http://www.geneanet.org/ Geneanet Surname Search]
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==References==
==References==
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Guide to Bas-Rhin Department ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

Bas-Rhin Department

History[edit | edit source]

Bas-Rhin is one of the original 83 departments created on 4 March 1790, during the French Revolution.

In the mid-1790s, following the French occupation of the entire left bank of the Rhine, the northern boundary of the department was extended north beyond the Lauter to the Queich river to include the areas of Annweiler am Trifels, Landau in der Pfalz, Bad Bergzabern, and Worth am Rhein. However, upon Napoleon's second defeat in 1815, the Congress of Vienna reassigned the areas north of the Lauter to Bayern; and those territories are now presently located in the neighbouring German state of Rheinland-Pfalz.

The department has twice been incorporated into Germany: from 1871 (after France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War) until the end of World War I in 1918, and again briefly during World War II (from 1940 to 1945).[1]

On 1 January 2021, the departments of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin will merge into the European Collectivity of Alsace.[2]

Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]

Localities (Communes)[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

Census[edit | edit source]

Church Records[edit | edit source]

Civil Registration[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

Heraldry[edit | edit source]

Land and Property[edit | edit source]

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Notarial Records[edit | edit source]

Schools and Education[edit | edit source]

  • Directory of the Evangelical Lutheran clergy, parishes, communities, and schools of higher learning, 1525-1694. (Die evangeliche Gemeinden und Hohen Schulen in Elsass und Lothringen von der Reformation bis zur Gegenwart) FS Library Film 1045340 Item 4, Book 943 B4b v. 16

Taxation[edit | edit source]

Repositories[edit | edit source]

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Archives[edit | edit source]

Archives départementales du Bas-Rhin
6, rue Philippe Dollinger
Grand Est
67100 Strasbourg
France
Telephone: +33 (0)3 69 06 73 06
Email: ArchivesAccueil@alsace.eu
Website


Archives d'Alsace
Website

  • Répertoire numérique de la série L (documents administratifs de la période révolutionnaire, 1790-An VIII) FS Library Film 962651 Item 10, Book 944.3835 A5rn ser. L (Numerical index to the departmental archives of the Bas-Rhin, series L, administrative documents from the revolutionary period, 1790-1800)

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Societies[edit | edit source]

FranceGenWeb - Cousins
FranceGenWeb Cousins 67, Bas-Rhin

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

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


References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Bas-Rhin (France). Archives départementales and François J. Himly. Chronologie de la basse Alsace: 1er-XXe siècle (Strasbourg: 1972), 126. WorldCat 222898250; FS Library Book 944.3835 N2b(accessed July 11, 2016)
  2. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Bas-Rhin," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bas-Rhin (accessed June 3, 2020).

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