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| link5= [[Stein am Rhein Parish, Schaffhausen, Switzerland Genealogy|Stein am Rhein]] | | link5= [[Stein am Rhein Parish, Schaffhausen, Switzerland Genealogy|Stein am Rhein]] | ||
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{{Switzerland HR Infobox | {{Switzerland HR Infobox | ||
| CID =CID2023931 | | CID =CID2023931 | ||
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| custodian = [http://www.steinamrhein.ch/xml_1/internet/de/application/d3/d723/d724/f346.cfm Stein am Rhein Stadarchiv] | | custodian = [http://www.steinamrhein.ch/xml_1/internet/de/application/d3/d723/d724/f346.cfm Stein am Rhein Stadarchiv] | ||
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== What Is in the Collection? == | == What Is in the Collection? == | ||
The collection consists of church records and other miscellaneous records including marines, emigration, notorial, and tax records from Stein am Rhein, Schaffhausen, Switzerland. It also includes church records for the neighboring village of Burg. Stein am Rhein has its roots as medieval city on the modern border between Germany and Switzerland on the Rhein River. German King Henry II selected the city as a site for an abbey, which helped create its status as a trade and religious center. Today, it has one of the best preserved medieval city centers in Europe. | The collection consists of church records and other miscellaneous records including marines, emigration, notorial, and tax records from Stein am Rhein, Schaffhausen, Switzerland. It also includes church records for the neighboring village of Burg. Stein am Rhein has its roots as medieval city on the modern border between Germany and Switzerland on the Rhein River. German King Henry II selected the city as a site for an abbey, which helped create its status as a trade and religious center. Today, it has one of the best preserved medieval city centers in Europe. | ||
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FamilySearch Learning Center videos: | FamilySearch Learning Center videos: | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/german-paleography-seminar-introduction German Paleography Seminar] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/german-paleography-seminar-introduction German Paleography Seminar] | ||
== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
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*Names of other family members | *Names of other family members | ||
*Names of witnesses | *Names of witnesses | ||
== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
Click on images for a larger view. | Click on images for a larger view. | ||
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Image:Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein, Church Records and other Miscellaneous City Records DGS 7011875 8 Christening.jpg|Christening Record | Image:Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein, Church Records and other Miscellaneous City Records DGS 7011875 8 Christening.jpg|Christening Record | ||
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Image:Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein, Church Records and other Miscellaneous City Records DGS 7011875 1212 Death Record.jpg|Death Record | Image:Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein, Church Records and other Miscellaneous City Records DGS 7011875 1212 Death Record.jpg|Death Record | ||
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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | ||
*Name of your ancestor | *Name of your ancestor | ||
*Type of event | *Type of event | ||
*Identifying information such as birth date or parent's names | *Identifying information such as birth date or parent's names | ||
=== View the Images === | === View the Images === | ||
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2023931|Browse Page|access=browse}}''': | View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2023931|Browse Page|access=browse}}''': | ||
# Select '''Ort''' (Place) | # Select '''Ort''' (Place) | ||
# Select '''Quellengattung''' (Type of Source) | # Select '''Quellengattung''' (Type of Source) | ||
# Select '''Beschreibung''' (Definition) to view the images. | # Select '''Beschreibung''' (Definition) to view the images. | ||
=== 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]]. | ||
'''Keep in mind:''' | '''Keep in mind:''' | ||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | *There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | ||
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | *You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | ||
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | *Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
=== 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 | ||
*Use the age to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in church or civil records. | *Use the age to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in church or civil records. | ||
*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have moved, been recruited or lived nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. This compiled list can help you identify possible relations that can be further verified by researching [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Switzerland_Vital_Records_Index vital records indexes] in the country. | *Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have moved, been recruited or lived nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. This compiled list can help you identify possible relations that can be further verified by researching [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Switzerland_Vital_Records_Index vital records indexes] in the country. | ||
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*Earlier records may not contain as much information as the records created after the late 1800. | *Earlier records may not contain as much information as the records created after the late 1800. | ||
*There is also some variation in the information given from one record to another. | *There is also some variation in the information given from one record to another. | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[Switzerland Genealogy|Switzerland]]. | The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[Switzerland Genealogy|Switzerland]]. | ||
* [[Switzerland Record Finder|Record Finder]] | * [[Switzerland Record Finder|Record Finder]] | ||
* [[Switzerland Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[Switzerland Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
== 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. | ||
{{Collection citation}} | {{Collection citation}} | ||
{{Record_Citation}} | {{Record_Citation}} | ||
{{Image_Citation}} | {{Image_Citation}} | ||
[[Category:Schaffhausen Parishes]] | [[Category:Schaffhausen Parishes]] | ||
[[pt:Suiça, Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein, Registros da Igreja e Outros Registros Municipais Diversos (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]] | [[pt:Suiça, Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein, Registros da Igreja e Outros Registros Municipais Diversos (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]] | ||