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== What is in This Collection? ==             
== What is in This Collection? ==             
This collection contains images of records from the city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The chart below lists the record types and the time period covered.   
This collection contains images of records from the city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The chart below lists the record types and the time period covered.   
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*Brigham Young University [https://script.byu.edu/Pages/the-german-documents-pages/the-german-documents(english) Script Tutorial : The German Documents]
*Brigham Young University [https://script.byu.edu/Pages/the-german-documents-pages/the-german-documents(english) Script Tutorial : The German Documents]
=== Sample Images  ===         
Click on images for a larger view.         
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Image:Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Miscellaneous City Records (12-0421) Emigration DGS 5421194_191.jpg|Emigration Record
Image:Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Miscellaneous City Records DGS 5420942 9 Military Constript Records.jpg|Military Conscript Record
Image:Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Miscellaneous City Records DGS 5426959 26 Homeowners file.jpg|Homeowners File
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==     
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==     
'''These records''' may contain the following information:      
The following information may be found in these records:  
*Name
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*Name
*Occupation   
*Occupation   
*Street address   
*Street address   
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*Date of marriage   
*Date of marriage   
*Place of birth
*Place of birth
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== Collection Content ==
=== Sample Images  ===         
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Image:Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Miscellaneous City Records (12-0421) Emigration DGS 5421194_191.jpg|Emigration Record
Image:Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Miscellaneous City Records DGS 5420942 9 Military Constript Records.jpg|Military Conscript Record
Image:Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Miscellaneous City Records DGS 5426959 26 Homeowners file.jpg|Homeowners File
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==How Do I Search This Collection? ==  
==How Do I Search This Collection? ==  
It is helpful to know at least one of the following:
The following information may be found in these records:
*Your ancestor's name
*Your ancestor's name
*Residence
*Residence
*Age or birth date
*Age or birth date
*Names of family members
*Names of family members
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information in the list to what you already know about your ancestor to determine if it is the correct family or person. You may need to compare several persons in the list before you find your ancestor.
=== Search the Index ===
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⇒Select the appropriate "Quellengattung" <br>
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⇒Select the appropriate "Namensraum oder Beschreibung" which takes you to the images.<br>
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==What do I do next?==
=== View the Images ===
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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===I Found Who I was Looking for, Now What?===            
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*Use the age in the citizen to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in church or civil records.             
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*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have moved, been recruited or lived nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. This compiled list can help you identify possible relations that can be further verified by researching [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Germany_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) vital records] in the country.           
| browse_1 = Quellengattung
*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.              
| browse_2 = Namensraum oder Beschreibung
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=== 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]].
== What Do I Do Next? ==  
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===      
*Add any new information to your records
*If available, check the image for additional information
*Analyze the entry to see if if provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family             
*[[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 Who I'm Looking for, Now What?===                
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===        
*Switch to a different record collection. Depending on the time period, either German Civil Registration records or German Church records may be more useful.                   
*Try searching by surname only
*While searching, it is helpful to know such information as the ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as an ancestor and that the ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.           
*The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
*Keep in mind that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name.           
*Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
*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.
 
=== 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]].

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This article describes a collection of records scheduled to become available at FamilySearch.org.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 
Bavaria, Germany
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Location of Germany
Record Description
Record Type Miscellaneous
Collection years: 1300-1915
Languages: German
Title in the Language: Deutschland, Bayern, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, ausgewählte Bestände des Stadtarchivs
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection contains images of records from the city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The chart below lists the record types and the time period covered.

Subject Record Type Dates Covered
Naturalization & Citizenship Citizenship 1869-1919
Burgher Rolls 1374-1798
Denization and Naturalization Records 1869-1915
Emigration & Immigration Emigrations 1800-1919
Immigrations 1800-1919
Vital Records Births, Marriages, Deaths 1811-1899
Marriage records 1515-1804
Land Records Property records 1808-1921
Military Records Conscripts 1809-1918
Court Records Estate records 1600-1700
Guardianships 1600-1700
Guardianships 1626-1764
Town Records Town Council Records 1300-1745
Schools School Records 1550-1800
Probate Records Wills 1300-1803
Census Census Records 1819-1904

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Reading These Records[edit | edit source]

These records are written in German. For help reading these records see:

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name
  • Occupation
  • Street address
  • Date of birth
  • Religion
  • Date of marriage
  • Place of birth

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

Click on images for a larger view.

  • Emigration Record

    Emigration Record

  • Military Conscript Record

    Military Conscript Record

  • Homeowners File

    Homeowners File

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Your ancestor's name
  • Residence
  • Age or birth date
  • Names of family members

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

You will be able to search this collection when it is published.

View the Images[edit | edit source]

You will be able to view the images in this collection when it is published.

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

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 research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if if provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
  • 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?[edit | edit source]

  • Try searching by surname only
  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Germany.

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