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=== Skorowidz miejscowości Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej  ===
=== Skorowidz miejscowości Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej  ===


Main gazetteer for Polish genealogy, printed 1930s. After page is open click "Pokaż treść".&nbsp;<br>Most interesting columns are:  
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Index of locallities of the Polish Republic printed in 1930s. This gazetteer is arranged alphabetically in Polish. Jurisdictional information is given in columns. The parishes are listed in the last column.</span><br><br>'''Most interesting columns are:'''


1 - name of place<br>2 - branch<br>3 - county<br>4 - woivodeship<br>last column - parishes  
1 - name of place<br>2 - branch<br>3 - county<br>4 - woivodeship<br>last column - parishes  
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'''Important abbreviations:'''<br>e - Evangelical <br>g - Greek Catholic <br>p - Orthodox <br>r - Roman Catholic<br>loco - in the locality <br>  
'''Important abbreviations:'''<br>e - Evangelical <br>g - Greek Catholic <br>p - Orthodox <br>r - Roman Catholic<br>loco - in the locality <br>  


=== <br>Słownik geograficzny Królestwa Polskiego i innych krajów słowiańskich ===
=== <br>Słownik geograficzny Królestwa Polskiego i innych krajów słowiańskich ===
 
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Geographical dictionary of the Kingdom of Poland prior to WWI, Warszawa, 1880.&nbsp;</span><br>Vol. 1 Aa-Dereneczna&nbsp;<br>Vol. 2 Derenek-Gzack&nbsp;<br>Vol. 3 Haag-Kepy&nbsp;<br>Vol. 4 Kes-Kutno&nbsp;<br>Vol. 5 Kutowa-Malczyce<br>Vol. 6 Malczyce-Netreba&nbsp;<br>Vol. 7 Netrebka-Perepiat<br>Vol. 8 Perepiatycha-Pozajscie &nbsp;<br>Vol. 9 Pozajscie-Ruksze<br>Vol. 10 Rukszenice-Sochaczew&nbsp;<br>Vol. 11 Sochaczew-Szlurbowska<br>Vol. 12 Szlurpkiszki-Warlynka&nbsp;<br>Vol. 13 Warmbrunn-Worowo&nbsp;<br>Vol. 14 Worowo-Zyzyn&nbsp;<br>Vol. 15 Ababi-Janus addendum<br>Vol. 15 II Januszpol-Wola addendum
 
 
 
== Other usefull publications ==
 
'''Gemeindelexikon Der Im Reichsrate Vertretenen Königreiche and Länder'''. V. 12 (1900)<br>FHL book 943.6 E5g<br>This gazetteer was based on the 1900 census of Austria-Hungary; arranged by district with an index of both German and non-German versions of place-names. Population and other figures are given in columns with headings in German. Between the main text and the index is an appendix which indicates the location of the church vital records office.<br> <br>'''Genealogical Gazetteer of Galicia'''. Lenius, Brian, Anola, Manitoba, Canada (1999). <br>FHL book 943.65 E5L<br> A gazetteer with localities in Galicia which are now either in Poland or Ukraine.
 
'''Gemeindelexikon für das Königreich Preußen. Königlichen Statistischen Landesamts'''. Ostpreussen, Westpreussen, Brandenburg, Posen, Schlesien, Pommern. (6 volumes) (1907).<br>FHL book 943 E5kp<br> This set of gazetteers has volumes for each of the Prussian provinces arranged by Kreis (district) with an index at the end. The index gives the Kreis number and the number of the locality as it appears in alphabetical order within the Kreis. (line number) The gazetteer is in German with Gothic style print. Information is given in columns and includes population figures as well as civil and ecclesiastical jurisdictions. The parish is given in column 25 (Evangelical) and column 26 (Catholic).
 
'''Wykaz urzędowych nazw miejscowści w Polsce'''. V. 1. (FHL book 943.8 E5wu.)
 
Słownik nazw geograficznych Polski zachódniej i pólnocnej. Place name change dictionary of places taken from Germany after WW II and that were incorporated into Poland and Russia. V. 1. (FHL book 943.8 E5sn; film 847874.)
 
Roman Catholic parishes in the Polish People's Republic in 1984. Lidia Müllerowa, Chicago, Illinois. 1995. (FHL book 943.8 K24m.)
 
'''Alphabetisches Ortsnamenverzeichnis der Deutschen Ostgebiete unter fremder Verwaltung''', Band 11. V. 1. 1955<br>FHL book 943.8 E5b
 
'''Jewish Roots in Poland'''. Miriam Weiner, Secaucus, New Jersey. 1997. <br>FHL book 943.8 F2wm<br>A listing of Jewish archival holdings.<br>
 
'''Oficjalny Spis Pocztowych Numerów Adresowych''', Warszawa 1993.<br>FHL book 943.8 E80<br>Polish Postal Guide. <br>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


<br> <br>Geographical dictionary of the Kingdom of Poland prior to WWI (15 volumes), Warszawa, 1880. (FHL book 943.8 E5c; film 920957-72.) Online versions of this gazetteer are available here and here.<br>Vol. 1 Aa-Dereneczna&nbsp;<br>Vol. 2 Derenek-Gzack&nbsp;<br>Vol. 3 Haag-Kepy&nbsp;<br>Vol. 4 Kes-Kutno&nbsp;<br>Vol. 5 Kutowa-Malczyce<br>Vol. 6 Malczyce-Netreba&nbsp;<br>Vol. 7 Netrebka-Perepiat<br>Vol. 8 Perepiatycha-Pozajscie &nbsp;<br>Vol. 9 Pozajscie-Ruksze<br>Vol. 10 Rukszenice-Sochaczew&nbsp;<br>Vol. 11 Sochaczew-Szlurbowska<br>Vol. 12 Szlurpkiszki-Warlynka&nbsp;<br>Vol. 13 Warmbrunn-Worowo&nbsp;<br>Vol. 14 Worowo-Zyzyn&nbsp;<br>Vol. 15 Ababi-Janus addendum<br>Vol. 15 II Januszpol-Wola addendum


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== Finding Place-Names in the Family History Library Catalog  ==
== Family History Library Catalog  ==


The Family History Library Catalog lists place-names under county (województwo) jurisdictions used in the 1960s and 70s. Names are also listed under the German-Prussian province (Provinz) as of 1871–1914 or the Austrian province (Provinz) as of 1850–1915. To find the province that a town is filed under in the Family History Library Catalog, use the “see” references on the catalog’s first locality microfiche of each state. If you have the catalog on compact disc, use the “Locality Browse” search.  
The Family History Library Catalog lists place-names under county (województwo) jurisdictions used in the 1960s and 70s. Names are also listed under the German-Prussian province (Provinz) as of 1871–1914 or the Austrian province (Provinz) as of 1850–1915. To find the province that a town is filed under in the Family History Library Catalog, use the “see” references on the catalog’s first locality microfiche of each state. If you have the catalog on compact disc, use the “Locality Browse” search.  
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<br>[[Skorowidz Headings|''Skorowidz miejscowości rzeczypospolitej polskiej.'' A gazetteer of Poland between WWI and II (2 volumes)]]. 1934. (FHL book 943.8 E5sm; films 2037057-8.) Index of locallities of the Polish Republic. This gazetteer is arranged alphabetically in Polish. Jurisdictional information is given in columns. The parishes are listed in the last column. &lt;br&gt;
 
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''Gemeindelexikon Der Im Reichsrate Vertretenen Königreiche and Länder''. V. 12 (1900). (FHL book 943.6 E5g.) This gazetteer was based on the 1900 census of Austria-Hungary; arranged by district with an index of both German and non-German versions of place-names.&nbsp; Population and other figures are given in columns with headings in German.&nbsp;&nbsp;Between the main text&nbsp;and the index is an&nbsp;appendix which indicates the location of the church vital records office.


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''Genealogical Gazetteer of Galicia''. Lenius, Brian, Anola, Manitoba, Canada (1999). (FHL book 943.65 E5L.) A gazetteer with localities in Galicia which are now either in Poland or Ukraine.


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''Gemeindelexikon für das Königreich Preußen''. Königlichen Statistischen Landesamts. Ostpreussen, Westpreussen, Brandenburg, Posen, Schlesien, Pommern.&nbsp;(6 volumes) (1907). (FHL book 943 E5kp.) This set of gazetteers has volumes for each of the Prussian provinces arranged by Kreis (district) with an index at the end.&nbsp; The index gives the Kreis number and the number of the locality as it appears in alphabetical order within the Kreis.&nbsp; (line number) The gazetteer is in German with Gothic style print.&nbsp; Information is given in columns and includes population figures as well as civil and ecclesiastical jurisdictions.&nbsp; The parish is given in column 25 (Evangelical) and column 26 (Catholic).
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<br>''Wykaz urzędowych nazw miejscowści w Polsce''. V. 1. (FHL book 943.8 E5wu.)
 
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''Słownik nazw geograficznych Polski zachódniej i pólnocnej.'' Place name change dictionary of places taken from Germany after WW II and that were incorporated into Poland and Russia. V. 1. (FHL book 943.8 E5sn; film 847874.)
 
<br>''Roman Catholic parishes in the Polish People's Republic in 1984''. Lidia Müllerowa, Chicago, Illinois. 1995. (FHL book 943.8 K24m.)
 
<br>''Alphabetisches Ortsnamenverzeichnis der Deutschen Ostgebiete unter fremder Verwaltung'', Band 11. V. 1. 1955. (FHL book 943.8 E5b.)
 
<br>''Jewish Roots in Poland''. Miriam Weiner, Secaucus, New Jersey. 1997. A listing of Jewish archival holdings.&nbsp; (FHL book 943.8 F2wm.)
 
<br>''Oficjalny Spis Pocztowych Numerów Adresowych,'' Warszawa 1993. Polish Postal Guide. (FHL book 943.8 E80.)


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<span>dm., domow-houses</span> <span>mk., mieszkancow-inhabitants</span> <span>w. wiorst-werst (1.7 kilometers)</span> <span>zyd., Zydow-Jews</span>  
<span>dm., domow-houses</span> <span>mk., mieszkancow-inhabitants</span> <span>w. wiorst-werst (1.7 kilometers)</span> <span>zyd., Zydow-Jews</span>  
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=== Web Resources  ===
=== Web Resources  ===
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