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| link5 = [[Westphalia, Germany Genealogy|Westphalia]] | | link5 = [[Westphalia, Germany Genealogy|Westphalia]] | ||
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| CID = CID1646446 | | CID = CID1646446 | ||
| title = Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections from the Municipal Archives, 1574-1912 | | title = Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections from the Municipal Archives, 1574-1912 | ||
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| custodian = [http://kommunalarchiv-minden.de/ Kommunalarchiv Minden] | | custodian = [http://kommunalarchiv-minden.de/ Kommunalarchiv Minden] | ||
}} | }} | ||
== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This collection of records from the city of Minden includes index and images of citizenship rolls and naturalization for the years 1574 to 1902, population registers for the years 1574-1902, and census records that enumerated citizens for the years 1574-1902. | This collection of records from the city of Minden includes index and images of citizenship rolls and naturalization for the years 1574 to 1902, population registers for the years 1574-1902, and census records that enumerated citizens for the years 1574-1902. | ||
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This census collection is a reliable source of information for genealogical purposes; however, it is dependent upon the knowledge of the informant and the way it was written by the civil officer. | This census collection is a reliable source of information for genealogical purposes; however, it is dependent upon the knowledge of the informant and the way it was written by the civil officer. | ||
=== Image Visibility === | === Image Visibility === | ||
{{Image Visibility}} | {{Image Visibility}} | ||
=== Reading These Records === | === Reading These Records === | ||
For help reading these German records see the following guides: | For help reading these German records see the following guides: | ||
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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 | ||
|CID=CID1646446 | |CID=CID1646446 | ||
| title=Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections from the Municipal Archives, 1574-1902 | | title=Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections from the Municipal Archives, 1574-1902 | ||
}} | }} | ||
== 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: | ||
{{columns-list|2| | |||
*Address | *Address | ||
*Full name | *Full name | ||
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*Birthplace | *Birthplace | ||
*Nationality | *Nationality | ||
}} | |||
== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
<gallery widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | <gallery widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | ||
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Image:Minden Westfalen Germany Citizens Acceptance (Bürgeraufnahmen) DGS 4407220 606 .jpg|1648 Citizenship Acceptance | Image:Minden Westfalen Germany Citizens Acceptance (Bürgeraufnahmen) DGS 4407220 606 .jpg|1648 Citizenship Acceptance | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==How Do I Search This Collection? == | ==How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||
It is helpful to know: | It is helpful to know: | ||
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*Age or birth date | *Age or birth date | ||
*Names of family members | *Names of family members | ||
=== Search the Index === | === Search the Index === | ||
{{Search Collection Link | {{Search Collection Link | ||
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=== View the Images === | === View the Images === | ||
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1646446|Browse Page|access=browse}}''' | View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1646446|Browse Page|access=browse}}''' | ||
# Select '''Record type and year range''' to view the images | # Select '''Record type and year range''' to view the images | ||
{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1646446 Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections From the Municipal Archives, 1574-1902]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}} | {{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1646446 Germany, Prussia, Westphalia, Minden, Miscellaneous Collections From the Municipal Archives, 1574-1902]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}} | ||
=== 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? == | ||
Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members. | Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members. | ||
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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. | ||
{{Collection_Published}} | {{Collection_Published}} | ||
{{Record_Citation}} | {{Record_Citation}} | ||
{{Image_Citation}} | {{Image_Citation}} | ||
== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | == How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | ||
{{Contributor invite}} | {{Contributor invite}} | ||
[[pt:Alemanha, Prússia, Westphalia, Minden, Diversas Coleções dos Arquivos Municipais (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]] | [[pt:Alemanha, Prússia, Westphalia, Minden, Diversas Coleções dos Arquivos Municipais (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]] | ||