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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
This collection of records from the city of Minden includes index and images of citizenship rolls and naturalization for the years 1574 to | This collection of records from the city of Minden includes index and images of citizenship rolls and naturalization for the years 1574 to 1902, population registers for the years 1574-1902, and census records that enumerated citizens for the years 1574-1902. | ||
This collection of records from the city of Minden includes index and images of citizenship rolls, population registers, and census records that enumerated citizens over three centuries, 1574-1902. The information is handwritten horizontally through both pages of columns filling in the information as in a ledger type format. These records are in German/Gothic. | This collection of records from the city of Minden includes index and images of citizenship rolls, population registers, and census records that enumerated citizens over three centuries, 1574-1902. The information is handwritten horizontally through both pages of columns filling in the information as in a ledger type format. These records are in German/Gothic. | ||
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The census was taken to assess military and taxation capacity, as well as for religious, occupational, and language background. | The census was taken to assess military and taxation capacity, as well as for religious, occupational, and language background. | ||
This census collection is a reliable source of information for genealogical purposes; however, it is dependent upon the knowledge of the informant and the way it was written by the civil officer. | This census collection is a reliable source of information for genealogical purposes; however, it is dependent upon the knowledge of the informant and the way it was written by the civil officer. | ||
{{Collection_Browse_Link | {{Collection_Browse_Link | ||
|CID=CID1646446 | |CID=CID1646446 | ||
|title=Germany, Westfalen, Minden Citizen Lists, 1574-1902 | |title=Germany, Westfalen, Minden Citizen Lists, 1574-1902 | ||
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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. | As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. | ||
=== Search the Collection === | |||
'''To search by index:'''<br> Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | |||
'''To search by index:'''<br> | |||
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | |||
'''To browse by image:'''<br> | '''To browse by image:'''<br> To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select "Record type" category which takes you to the images. | ||
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select "Record type" category which takes you to the images. | |||
Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
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Next to parish registers, census records provide good family information, which could be used to research in other vital records. You must know how to read German Gothic script. You also need to know at least the name of your ancestor and the approximate place of residence at the time of the census. | Next to parish registers, census records provide good family information, which could be used to research in other vital records. You must know how to read German Gothic script. You also need to know at least the name of your ancestor and the approximate place of residence at the time of the census. | ||
===For Help Reading These Records=== | === For Help Reading These Records === | ||
These records are in German-Gothic. For help reading the records, see the following wiki articles: | These records are in German-Gothic. For help reading the records, see the following wiki articles: | ||
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{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||
== Citations for This Collection == | == Citations for This Collection == | ||
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | ||
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'''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections from the Municipal Archives, 1574-1902." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2014. Citing Minden Bestände des Kommunalarchivs [Minden Municipal Archives].}}<br><br> | '''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections from the Municipal Archives, 1574-1902." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2014. Citing Minden Bestände des Kommunalarchivs [Minden Municipal Archives].}}<br><br> | ||
<br> | <br> '''Record Citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br> {{Record Citation Link | ||
'''Record Citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br> | |||
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|CID=CID1646446 | |CID=CID1646446 | ||
|title=Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections from the Municipal Archives, 1574-1902 | |title=Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections from the Municipal Archives, 1574-1902 | ||
}} | }} '''Image Citation''':<br> {{Image Citation Link | ||
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|CID=CID1646446 | |CID=CID1646446 | ||
|title=Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections from the Municipal Archives, 1574-1902 | |title=Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections from the Municipal Archives, 1574-1902 | ||
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