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{{Germany HR Infobox | {{Germany HR Infobox | ||
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| custodian = Stadtarchiv Ansbach (Ansbach City Archive), Germany | | custodian = Stadtarchiv Ansbach (Ansbach City Archive), Germany | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
The collection consists of an alphabetical collection of family group sheets compiled from parish records and other sources in the district of Ansbach, Mittelfranken, Bavaria. It includes 97 parishes in the area for the period of about 1550-1945. The majority of the records are 1750-1900. The sheets were compiled by Tobias Brenner and others between about 1918 and 1945. The records are written in pencil on pre-printed forms in Gothic German handwriting. Many abbreviations were used for given names; there is a key to these abbreviations. | The collection consists of an alphabetical collection of family group sheets compiled from parish records and other sources in the district of Ansbach, Mittelfranken, Bavaria. It includes 97 parishes in the area for the period of about 1550-1945. The majority of the records are 1750-1900. The sheets were compiled by Tobias Brenner and others between about 1918 and 1945. The records are written in pencil on pre-printed forms in Gothic German handwriting. Many abbreviations were used for given names; there is a key to these abbreviations. | ||
=== Image Visibility === | === Image Visibility === | ||
{{Image Visibility}} | {{Image Visibility}} | ||
=== Reading These Records === | === Reading These Records === | ||
These records are written in [[Germany Languages|German]]. For help reading these records see: | These records are written in [[Germany Languages|German]]. For help reading these records see: | ||
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*[[Germany Handwriting]] | *[[Germany Handwriting]] | ||
*Brigham Young University [https://script.byu.edu/Pages/the-german-documents-pages/the-german-documents(english) Script Tutorial : The German Documents] | *Brigham Young University [https://script.byu.edu/Pages/the-german-documents-pages/the-german-documents(english) Script Tutorial : The German Documents] | ||
== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
These records may contain the following information: | These records may contain the following information: | ||
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*Marriage dates and places | *Marriage dates and places | ||
*Death dates and places | *Death dates and places | ||
== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
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Image:Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Family Record Sheets (Brenner Collection) 1750-1900 (08-0405) DGS 4812727 571.jpg|1749-1772 Family record (Side 2) | Image:Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Family Record Sheets (Brenner Collection) 1750-1900 (08-0405) DGS 4812727 571.jpg|1749-1772 Family record (Side 2) | ||
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== How Do I Search This Collection? == | == How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | ||
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*Age or birth date | *Age or birth date | ||
*Names of family members | *Names of family members | ||
=== Search the Index === | === Search the Index === | ||
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information in the list to what you already know about your ancestor to determine if it is the correct family or person. You may need to compare several persons in the list before you find your ancestor. | Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information in the list to what you already know about your ancestor to determine if it is the correct family or person. You may need to compare several persons in the list before you find your ancestor. | ||
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
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 [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | 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 [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members. | Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members. | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Add any new information to your records | *Add any new information to your records | ||
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*When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors | *When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors | ||
*[[Germany Church Records|Church Records]] often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900 | *[[Germany Church Records|Church Records]] often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900 | ||
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Switch to a different record collection. Depending on the time period, either German Civil Registration records or German Church records may be more useful | *Switch to a different record collection. Depending on the time period, either German Civil Registration records or German Church records may be more useful | ||
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*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 | *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 [[Germany Societies|local genealogical societies]] | *Search the indexes and records of [[Germany Societies|local genealogical societies]] | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[Germany Genealogy|Germany]]. | The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[Germany Genealogy|Germany]]. | ||
* [[Germany Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[Germany Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
* [[Germany Record Finder]] | * [[Germany Record Finder]] | ||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
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. | 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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{{Record Citation}} | {{Record Citation}} | ||
== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | == How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | ||
{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||
[[pt:Alemanha, Baviera, Mittelfranken, Folhas de Registro Familiar (Coleção Brenner) (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]] | [[pt:Alemanha, Baviera, Mittelfranken, Folhas de Registro Familiar (Coleção Brenner) (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]] | ||