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{{FamilySearch_Collection |CID=CID1976115 | {{FamilySearch_Collection|CID=CID1976115 |title=Germany, Brandenburg, Cottbus Miscellaneous City Records|location=European|scheduled=}}<br> | ||
== Title in the Language of the Records == | == Title in the Language of the Records == | ||
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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
This is a collection of mixed records from the city archives of Cottbus. Most of the records are handwritten in narrative style and, in later years, in formatted forms. The record text is in German. This collection may include records such as: | This is a collection of mixed records from the city archives of Cottbus. Most of the records are handwritten in narrative style and, in later years, in formatted forms. The record text is in German. | ||
'''This collection may include records such as:''' | |||
*Wills and estates | *Wills and estates | ||
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Some records have indexes at the end of the volume. Frequently, these indexes are arranged by the given name of the individual and sometimes use the Latin form of the name. Those volumes without indexes need to be searched chronologically for the individuals sought. | Some records have indexes at the end of the volume. Frequently, these indexes are arranged by the given name of the individual and sometimes use the Latin form of the name. Those volumes without indexes need to be searched chronologically for the individuals sought. | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information about other people listed in the record. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. For example: | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information about other people listed in the record. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. | ||
'''For example:''' | |||
*Use the birth or baptism date and place to find the family in census records. | *Use the birth or baptism date and place to find the family in census records. | ||
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== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | == Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | ||
When you copy information from a record, you should | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | ||
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the | A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | ||
==== Examples of Source Citations for a Record Found in This Collection ==== | ==== Examples of Source Citations for a Record Found in This Collection ==== | ||
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== Citation for This Collection == | == Citation for This Collection == | ||
<!--bibdescbegin-->Germany. Various entities. Miscellaneous records, 1672-1904. Repository archive, Cottbus, Brandenburg, Germany. <!--bibdescend--> | <!--bibdescbegin-->Germany. Various entities. Miscellaneous records, 1672-1904. Repository archive, Cottbus, Brandenburg, Germany. <!--bibdescend--> | ||
The above citation refers to the original source of the data and images published on FamilySearch.org Historical Records. It may include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records. Information about creating source citation for FamilySearch Historical Collections is listed in the wiki article | The above citation refers to the original source of the data and images published on FamilySearch.org Historical Records. It may include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records. Information about creating source citation for FamilySearch Historical Collections is listed in the wiki article [[Help:How to Create Source Citations For FamilySearch Historical Records Collections]]. | ||