Reading German Genealogical Records

by Joe Gerrath

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The presentation will include:

1. A brief overview of German history and geography as it affects how you cite records.
2. Available vital records:
   • Kirchenbücher (church records)
   • Civilstands registers civil registrations of BMD also of marriage proclamations.
   • Other records
3. A selection of actual records showing what you may expect to find in them.