Germany, Franziska Krausse Genealogical Records Collection - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This is a genealogical collection assembled by Franziska Krausse, from Lebach, Germany. The primary family lines included are:


 * Krausse (1625-1928)
 * Gerhardt (1579-1813)
 * Dietel (1652-1859)
 * Reimann (1530-1865)
 * Oeste (1644-1803)

Some of these lines have descendants in the United States.

Record Content
May contain the following information:


 * Full name of ancestor
 * Birth date and place
 * Marriage date and place
 * Death date and place
 * Parent's names
 * Residence
 * Immigration information

How to Use the Record
To begin your search it is helpful to know the following information:


 * Your Ancestor’s full name
 * Other identifying information such as their residence, age or names of other family members

Search the Collection
To browse the collection: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________" ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________" ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________" which takes you to the images.

Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

For Help Reading These Records
These records are in German. For help with reading the records, see the following resources:


 * German Word List
 * German Language and Languages
 * Germany Handwriting
 * BYU German Script Tutorial

Using the Information
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. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank or status within the community.
 * If the property was an estate, there may be manorial records.
 * If it was a business, there may be other commercial records.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names.
 * Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby localities.

Related Websites

 * Online German Genealogy Records &amp; Databases
 * Kujawsko-Pomorska Digital Library
 * German Emigration and Immigration Records

Related Wiki Articles

 * Germany Genealogy
 * Germany Websites--Reference and Training

Citations for This Collection
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.

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