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*[https://www.archieven.nl/mi/1540/?mivast=1540&mizig=100&miadt=313&milang=nl&miview=tbl Persons Search (Social Historical Center for Limburg (SHCL))]
*[https://www.archieven.nl/mi/1540/?mivast=1540&mizig=100&miadt=313&milang=nl&miview=tbl Persons Search (Social Historical Center for Limburg (SHCL))]
*{{RecordSearch|2026214|Netherlands, Limburg Province, Civil Registration, 1792-1963|access=browse}}, free, partial index with complete images
*{{RecordSearch|2026214|Netherlands, Limburg Province, Civil Registration, 1792-1963|access=browse}}, free, partial index with complete images
*[http://wiewaswie.nl WieWasWie], basic version free, index with some images.
*{{RecordSearch|2037001|Netherlands, Limburg Province, Church Records, 1542-1910|access=browse}}, free, browsable images.
*{{RecordSearch|2037001|Netherlands, Limburg Province, Church Records, 1542-1910|access=browse}}, free, browsable images.
**Use [https://www.genealogiewerkbalk.nl/fs/? Genealogie Werkbalk] to find the correct set of images on FamilySearch.  
**Use [https://www.genealogiewerkbalk.nl/fs/? Genealogie Werkbalk] to find the correct set of images on FamilySearch.  
*{{RecordSearch|1404156|Netherlands, Limburg Parish Register Transcripts, 1562-1822|access=browse}}, free, browsable images.
*{{RecordSearch|1404156|Netherlands, Limburg Parish Register Transcripts, 1562-1822|access=browse}}, free, browsable images.
*[http://wiewaswie.nl WieWasWie], basic version free, index with some images.


==Introduction==
==Introduction==
*'''Archives''' collect and preserve '''original documents''' of organizations such as churches or governments. '''Libraries''' generally collect '''published sources''' such as books, maps, and microfilm.  
*'''Archives''' collect and preserve '''original documents''' of organizations such as churches or governments. '''Libraries''' generally collect '''published sources''' such as books, maps, and microfilm.  
*'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.  
*'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.  
*Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''Family History Library'''] may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.
*Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Library'''] may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.
==== Regional and Municipal Archives  ====
==== Regional and Municipal Archives  ====
*The provincial archives are located in the capital of each of the 12 provinces.  
*The provincial archives are located in the capital of each of the 12 provinces.  
*Municipal archives exist for most large towns. They contain the same type of genealogical records found in the state archives.  
*Municipal archives exist for most large towns. They contain the same type of genealogical records found in the state archives.  
*The Family History Library has microfilmed many records from these archives.
*The FamilySearch Library has microfilmed many records from these archives.
*Each archive collects records from its respective province. Records of genealogical value at these archives include:  
*Each archive collects records from its respective province. Records of genealogical value at these archives include:  
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Limburg Wiki Topics
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Beginning Research
Record Types
Limburg Background
Local Research Resources

Online Sources[edit | edit source]

Introduction[edit | edit source]

  • Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm.
  • If you plan to visit a repository, contact them and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.
  • Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the FamilySearch Library may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.

Regional and Municipal Archives[edit | edit source]

  • The provincial archives are located in the capital of each of the 12 provinces.
  • Municipal archives exist for most large towns. They contain the same type of genealogical records found in the state archives.
  • The FamilySearch Library has microfilmed many records from these archives.
  • Each archive collects records from its respective province. Records of genealogical value at these archives include:
  • Church records.
  • Civil registrations.
  • Population registers.
  • Censuses.
  • Court records.
  • Military records.
  • Emigration lists.
  • Notarial records.
  • Land records.
  • Tax records.

Archives[edit | edit source]

Regionaal Historisch Centrum Limburg
Sint Pieterstraat 7
6211 JM Maastricht
The Netherlands

Telephone: +31 (0)43 328 55 00
Website
Persons Search (Regional Historical Center Limburg (RHCL))
Persons Search (Social Historical Center for Limburg (SHCL))

Municipal Archives[edit | edit source]

  1. Click on "Netherlands".
  2. Click on "Limburg".
  3. Click on the municipality.
  4. Contact information is at the right of the directory list.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Museums[edit | edit source]

Record Offices[edit | edit source]

  1. "Genealogical Database Limburg", at AlleLimgurgers, http://allelimburgers.nl/, accessed 28 November 2022.