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| custodian =[http://www.neuburg-donau.de/kultur/bildung/stadtarchiv Stadtarchiv Neuburg] | | custodian =[http://www.neuburg-donau.de/kultur/bildung/stadtarchiv Stadtarchiv Neuburg] | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This collection of mixed records from the city archives of Neuburg an der Donau covers the inclusive years of about 1808-1949. Most of the records are handwritten in narrative style and, in later years, in formatted forms. | This collection of mixed records from the city archives of Neuburg an der Donau covers the inclusive years of about 1808-1949. Most of the records are handwritten in narrative style and, in later years, in formatted forms. | ||
This collection may include records such as: | This collection may include records such as: | ||
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*Wills and estates | *Wills and estates | ||
*Land and tenancy records | *Land and tenancy records | ||
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*Voting registers | *Voting registers | ||
*Council meeting protocols | *Council meeting protocols | ||
*Hospital books | *Hospital books | ||
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These records were oftentimes created to help civil authorities and for the benefits of its citizens. | These records were oftentimes created to help civil authorities and for the benefits of its citizens. | ||
Most of the records listed in this collection are reliable to a point, depending on the knowledge of the person giving the information and the person that received it and recorded it. The most used records for genealogical research are the civil registration records after 1876 and the church records before that date. However, if those are not available, the population registers (census) and emigration records are also reliable and great records to search for data that will help find other family members and other records. | Most of the records listed in this collection are reliable to a point, depending on the knowledge of the person giving the information and the person that received it and recorded it. The most used records for genealogical research are the civil registration records after 1876 and the church records before that date. However, if those are not available, the population registers (census) and emigration records are also reliable and great records to search for data that will help find other family members and other records. | ||
=== Image Visibility === | === Image Visibility === | ||
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=== Reading These Records === | === Reading These Records === | ||
These records are in German. For help reading these records please see the following: | These records are in German. For help reading these records please see the following: | ||
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*FamilySearch Learning Center videos: | *FamilySearch Learning Center videos: | ||
**[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/38 Reading German Handwritten Records] | **[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/38 Reading German Handwritten Records] | ||
=== To Browse This Collection === | === To Browse This Collection === | ||
{{Collection_Browse_Link | {{Collection_Browse_Link | ||
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| title=Germany, Bavaria, Neuburg an der Donau Miscellaneous City Records , 1808-1949 | | title=Germany, Bavaria, Neuburg an der Donau Miscellaneous City Records , 1808-1949 | ||
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== 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: | ||
*Names of parents, children, witnesses | *Names of parents, children, witnesses | ||
*Dates and places of events, ages | *Dates and places of events, ages | ||
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*Occupation of principal person and maybe of other people listed depending on the record | *Occupation of principal person and maybe of other people listed depending on the record | ||
*Legitimacy | *Legitimacy | ||
== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
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Image:Germany, Bayern, Neuburg an der Donau, Misc. City Records Population List DGS 4742778 78 79.jpg|Population List | Image:Germany, Bayern, Neuburg an der Donau, Misc. City Records Population List DGS 4742778 78 79.jpg|Population List | ||
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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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=== 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? == | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
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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?=== | ||
*Consult the [[Germany Record Finder]] to find other records | *Consult the [[Germany Record Finder]] to find other records | ||
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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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{{Image_Citation}} | {{Image_Citation}} | ||
== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | == How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | ||
{{Contributor invite}} | {{Contributor invite}} | ||
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