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soc.genealogy.german Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Part 2/4
Section - 12. How about German cemeteries?

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     German cemeteries are not as useful for genealogical purpose as
     those in the US.  Normally gravesites are leased for 20-25 years,
     after which they may be renewed or usually revert to the cemetery
     owner (church or town) and are reused.  Some gravesites are sold
     to a family and used for generations, but even then the site is
     reused within the family.  Some gravestones of historic importance
     are retained for the long term.  Gravesites are maintained by the
     families.  Sometimes cemeteries are converted to parks, but retain
     their cemeterial nature.  Graves in 20th-century military
     cemeteries are not reused, but are maintained by a commission as a
     reminder of the honor of soldiers and the horror of war.

User Contributions:

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TjHurray
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I'm trying to find German Naval records (Prussian navy I believe) for my Uncle who served in Trieste, Italy from approx. 1879 to 1890 from that port. (and he traveled around the world). I need some advice, any advice, on how I could find a record of him being there or even any record of him being in the German Navy there. A genealogist that could help, or where the records might be housed. I did see on another post that some German records were destroyed in Berlin in 1945, but I don't know those details. I appreciate any comments. Thank you.
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Carole
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Sep 6, 2021 @ 7:19 pm
I think I am looking for a needle in a haystack. Want to find my ancestor, name is Wolfgang AUMANN, of Grafenkirche, Germany, who fought with Napoleon as a mercenary. Maybe a book titled Koniglich-Baierisches Reigierungsblatt.
Thank you
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Doris Dunlap
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Oct 30, 2021 @ 3:15 pm
How do I find my Father's POW records. He was in WWI, Prussian military. Infanterie Regiment 140. He was captured in France, but said the POW camp guards were British.
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Natasha
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Dec 21, 2021 @ 5:17 pm
How do I find my grandfathers war records. He was stationed at the eastern front in WW2 then captured and was POW in England

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