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It was necessary if a citizen of Anhalt was to move from his residence into another German state to apply for a Auswanderungsschein (permission to leave the state) at the Herzogliche Kreisdirektion (district), or for a Heimatschein (verification of residence) from the magistrate. In such documents are found origins of birth, intentions for moving, sometimes length of absence and occasionally mention of relatives | It was necessary, if a citizen of Anhalt was to move from his residence into another German state to apply for a Auswanderungsschein (permission to leave the state) at the Herzogliche Kreisdirektion (district), or for a Heimatschein (verification of residence) from the magistrate. In such documents are found origins of birth, intentions for moving, sometimes length of absence and occasionally the mention of relatives. | ||
Also, if people wanted to become residents in cities, they had to apply for "Bürgerannahme" or "Niederlassung". In such documents one will find origins of applicants. | |||
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The Family History Library collection contains a volume about mercenary troops from Anhalt-Zerbst who served with the British forces during the American Revolution some of whom stayed in America. The book was written by Virginia Easly De Marce and is available under number 973 W2smn no. 19 on the US/CAN floor of the Family History Library. | The Family History Library collection contains a volume about mercenary troops from Anhalt-Zerbst who served with the British forces during the American Revolution some of whom stayed in America. The book was written by Virginia Easly De Marce and is available under number 973 W2smn no. 19 on the US/CAN floor of the Family History Library. | ||