At 04:38 AM 8/8/98 +0200, Charles Wardell wrote: >Where can one write to for birth records concerning someone born in >Ostarije near Ogulin ? If the local parish, how can I find the address ? I would write first to the local parish. It is true that many of the later church books were transfered from churches to the local civil administration (opcina) offices after WW II, but the parish priest would know. I have posted a sample letter in Croatian at <http://feefhs.org/banat/bltr-cro.html>. You could contact a local Catholic church or diocese office to get an address. There have also been a number of parish directories published in recent years. I have access to a couple, so if all else fails, I can look up an address. It may not be complete up to date, but should work. For those with easy access to Mormon Family History Centers, keep in mind that the Family History Library has filmed extensively in Croatia in recent years. Much of the material has been cataloged although the film numbers are not yet in the catalog. They should appear in the near future. Gordon McDaniel [email protected]