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Listed below are some of the most common reasons why place names cannot be found when the given spelling is wrong:<br> 1. Misinterpretation of handwriting.<br> 2. Incorrect spellings given by those recording the information, including official scribes, ministers, and civil registrars.<br> 3. Localities have been absorbed by larger towns.<br> 4. Places are no longer in existence because of destruction by nature or through wars.<br> 5. Place name changes have occurred over the years.<br> | Listed below are some of the most common reasons why place names cannot be found when the given spelling is wrong:<br> 1. Misinterpretation of handwriting.<br> 2. Incorrect spellings given by those recording the information, including official scribes, ministers, and civil registrars.<br> 3. Localities have been absorbed by larger towns.<br> 4. Places are no longer in existence because of destruction by nature or through wars.<br> 5. Place name changes have occurred over the years.<br> | ||
An excellent overview of German gazetteers and how to use them can be found in [https://familysearch.org/search/ | An excellent overview of German gazetteers and how to use them can be found in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/150114 ''A Genealogical Handbook of German Research'']by Larry O. Jensen. | ||
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==== Checking Detailed Maps ==== | ==== Checking Detailed Maps ==== | ||