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The | ==Online Resources== | ||
*[http://www.polishroots.org/ Polish Roots] | |||
*[http://pgsnys.org/research/ Polish Genealogical Society of New York State] | |||
*[http://www.sggee.org The Society German Genealogy in Eastern Europe] Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe | |||
==Poland Compiled Genealogies== | |||
These records may include pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are compiled from other sources of information, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | These records may include pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are compiled from other sources of information, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | ||
Additional genealogical sources for Polish nobility are described in [[Poland Nobility]]. | Additional genealogical sources for Polish nobility are described in [[Poland Nobility]]. | ||
== Major Collections and Databases == | |||
The FamilySearch Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to other people who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | The FamilySearch Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to other people who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | ||
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FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION | FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION | ||
== Family Histories == | |||
A few Polish families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other information. These usually include several generations of the family. | A few Polish families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other information. These usually include several generations of the family. | ||
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Locations: Varies; city archives and state provincial archives; public and private libraries, and other repositories. Some are in private archives. | Locations: Varies; city archives and state provincial archives; public and private libraries, and other repositories. Some are in private archives. | ||
Reliability: As accurate as the compiler. Compiled information is subject to error. Generally, family histories are reliable but information provided should be verified from primary sources. Many genealogical collections were kept in the former Prussian areas now under Polish administration. Prussian scholarship demanded accuracy.< | Reliability: As accurate as the compiler. Compiled information is subject to error. Generally, family histories are reliable but information provided should be verified from primary sources. Many genealogical collections were kept in the former Prussian areas now under Polish administration. Prussian scholarship demanded accuracy.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Poland,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1987-1999.</ref> | ||
==''Ortssippenbuch'' or ''Ortsfamilienbuch'' == | |||
For Prussian Poland, Ortssippenbucher may exist.<Br> | For Prussian Poland, Ortssippenbucher may exist.<Br> | ||
In German genealogy records, an '''Ortssippenbuch''' (town lineage book) or '''Ortsfamilienbuch''' (town family book) includes birth, marriage, and death data for all persons found in the local records during a specified time period, compiled into families. Sources may include the local parish registers, civil registration records, court and land records, and sometimes published material. In the printed book, this information is then arranged in a standardized format, usually alphabetically by surname and chronologically by marriage date. Family entries are identified by sequential numbers. Town genealogies are known by various names, including “town lineage book,” “local heritage book,” “one-place-studies,” “Ortssippenbuch (OSB),” and “Ortsfamilienbuch (OFB).” <br> | In German genealogy records, an '''Ortssippenbuch''' (town lineage book) or '''Ortsfamilienbuch''' (town family book) includes birth, marriage, and death data for all persons found in the local records during a specified time period, compiled into families. Sources may include the local parish registers, civil registration records, court and land records, and sometimes published material. In the printed book, this information is then arranged in a standardized format, usually alphabetically by surname and chronologically by marriage date. Family entries are identified by sequential numbers. Town genealogies are known by various names, including “town lineage book,” “local heritage book,” “one-place-studies,” “Ortssippenbuch (OSB),” and “Ortsfamilienbuch (OFB).” <br> | ||
In some cases, these books were written before the records were lost or damaged during the war. <br> | In some cases, these books were written before the records were lost or damaged during the war. <br> | ||
A fairly large number of online OFB's are available on [http://ofb.genealogy.net/ '''Genealogy.net (CompGen).''' ] Scroll down the page. The OFB's for modern Germany appear first, but after that '''OFB's for towns formerly in Germany, but now in Poland,''' are listed. | A fairly large number of online OFB's are available on [http://ofb.genealogy.net/ '''Genealogy.net (CompGen).''' ] Scroll down the page. The OFB's for modern Germany appear first, but after that '''OFB's for towns formerly in Germany, but now in Poland,''' are listed. | ||
== Handbooks and Resources == | |||
''Polish Roots'', Rosemary Chorzempa. 1993. Basic guide to Polish Research sources. (FS Library book 943.8 D27c.) | ''Polish Roots'', Rosemary Chorzempa. 1993. Basic guide to Polish Research sources. (FS Library book 943.8 D27c.) | ||
''Polish and Proud'', Gnacinski, Longley. 1979. Guide to Tracing your Polish ancestry. (FS Library book 943.8 D27g.) | ''Polish and Proud'', Gnacinski, Longley. 1979. Guide to Tracing your Polish ancestry. (FS Library book 943.8 D27g.) | ||
''Polish family research''. Konrad. 1992 (FS | ''Polish family research''. Konrad. 1992 (FS ibrary book 943.8 D27k.) | ||
''Major genealogical record sources in Poland''. Series C #31. 1978. (FS Library book 943.8 D27gs.) | ''Major genealogical record sources in Poland''. Series C #31. 1978. (FS Library book 943.8 D27gs.) | ||
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''Sto Lat: A Modern Approach to Polish Genealogy.'' Ceil Wendt Jensen | ''Sto Lat: A Modern Approach to Polish Genealogy.'' Ceil Wendt Jensen | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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