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Fritz Juengling – The Genealogical Value of German Guild Records October 5th 2024
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Cadastral Map Supplemental Aide
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Presentation Description: The Austrian Cadastral Maps created in the late 1700s and mid-1800s were created for the purposes of taxation, but are a wonderful resource for genealogists today. The objectives of this lecture are to summarize the history of cadastral