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== Reading Records == | == Reading Records == | ||
Below are examples and translations of typical column headings in Roman Catholic Metrical books in Lithuania. Keep in mind that the format of the information within the columns may vary. | |||
===== Birth Record - Russian ===== | |||
[[File:Roman_Catholic_Birth_Record_Column_Headings_(Russian).png|alt=|frameless|800x800px]]<br /> | |||
'''1. Surname:''' the surname of the father is usually written out horizontally in this column. Rotate the page, and scan for your surname on each entry. | |||
'''2. Entry number''' | |||
'''3. Entry number''' | |||
'''a. Male''' | |||
'''b. Female''' | |||
'''4. Date''' | |||
'''a. Birth date''' | |||
'''b. Baptism date''' | |||
'''5. Baptismal information:''' when [date is written out long in a year, month, and day format] where [typically parish], who [name of child], and by whom baptized [priest]. | |||
'''6. Birth information:''' who were the parents [(social estate of father), (father's name) and (mother's name) (mother's maiden name) (father's surname) when [date is written out long in a year, month, and day format] and where [birthplace]. | |||
'''7. Witnesses:''' there are typically two witnesses. | |||
'''8. Optional Notes''' | |||
===== Marriage Record - Russian ===== | |||
[[File:Roman Catholic Marriage Record (Russian).png|frameless|800x800px]] | |||
'''1.''' '''Entry number:''' the surname of the groom and/or the bride are written out horizontally in this column. Rotate the page and scan for your surname(s) on each entry. | |||
'''2. Date of marriage:''' just the date (numeral) is recorded in this column. In some cases, you may find the month written out on the first entry of the month, otherwise, you will find the full date recorded in column three. | |||
'''3. Date and location of marriage and marriage banns:''' when [date is written out long in a year, month, and day format], where [typically parish], by whom married [name of priest]. | |||
'''4. Information about the bride and groom''' - groom: [social estate/standing/occupation], [groom's name], [marital status - bachelor or widower], [age], [residence]; bride: [residence or parish (genitive case)] [marital status - maiden or widow], [bride's name], [age]. | |||
'''5. Information about the parents of the bride and groom''' - [social estate/standing/occupation], son of [father's given name (genitive case)] and [mother's given name (genitive case)] born as [mother's maiden name (genitive case)] [father's surname (genitive case)]; with the daughter of [social estate/standing/occupation], [father's given name (genitive case)] and [mother's given name (genitive case)] born as [mother's maiden name (genitive case)] [father's surname (genitive case)]; names of witnesses. | |||
===== Death Record - Russian ===== | |||
[[File:Roman Catholic Death Record (Russian).png|left|frameless|800x800px]] | |||
'''1.''' '''Entry number:''' in addition to the entry number, the surname of the deceased is usually written out horizontally in this column. Rotate the page, and scan for your surname on each entry. | |||
'''2. Date of death:''' just the date (numeral) of the death is recorded in this column. In some cases, you may find the month written out on the first entry of the month, otherwise, you will find the full date recorded in column three. | |||
'''3. Age:''' age is recorded in years, watch for abbreviations such as г. (year), мец. (month), нед. (week), д./дней (day), ч. (hours) | |||
'''4. Name of the deceased and information about the date, location, and cause of death:''' when [date is written out long in a year, month, and day format], where [location of death], from [cause of death (may be in genitive case)], who [name of deceased], whether they received the holy sacrament. | |||
'''5. Information about the deceased and those they left behind:''' [social estate/standing/occupation], [name], [age], left behind [name of children or spouse] | |||
'''6. Name of the priest and when/where buried:''' [name of priest], [date of burial], [place of burial]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Lithuania]] | [[Category:Lithuania]] | ||