1905 Prussia Gemeindelexikon German “How to” Guide, Intermediate Level: Activity January 2016

1. Use the Gemeindelexikon für das Königreich Preußen to locate the Catholic and Evangelical Kirchspiele or parishes for the following locations: Province

Location

Schlesien

Vorsicht

Schleswig-Holstein

Tating

Rheinland

Stepprath

Westpreussen

Lowin

Brandenburg

Nantikow

Hessen Nassau

Dammelhof

Hannover

Nordhope

Catholic Kirchspiel or parish

Evangelical Kirchspiel or parish

2. Use the Gemeindelexikon für das Königreich Preußen to locate the Standesamt or civil registration office for the following locations: Province

Location

Sachsen

Ziesar

Ostpreussen

Rodeland

Pommern

Rosow

Posen

Lettberg

Westfalen

Holtfeld

Standesamt or civil registration office

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