Germany, Prussia, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains Catholic and Lutheran church records of baptism, marriage, and burial from the Kingdom of Prussia.

Reading These Records
These records are written in German. For help reading these records see:
 * German Genealogical Word List
 * Germany Handwriting
 * Brigham Young University Script Tutorial : The German Documents

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Birth and Baptism
 * Child's name
 * Gender
 * Legitimacy status
 * Birth date
 * Birthplace
 * Parents' names

Marriage
 * Names of bride and groom
 * Age or year of birth of bride and groom
 * Marriage date
 * Marriage place
 * Parents' names

Death and Burial
 * Person's name
 * Death date
 * Death place
 * Cause of death
 * Age or birth year
 * Name of parents or spouse

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

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 research log.

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

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Germany.
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Germany Record Finder

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.