Hello Sarah, Firmlinge is the term given to a group of candidates for confirmation Seelenbuch or Seelenregister is a register of parishoners (Seele = soul). I hope this helps. Manfred. > Subject: [PFALZ] seelenbuch > Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 00:34:26 -0500 > From: "Sarah J. Adams" <ladyaedin@prodigy.net> > To: PFALZ-L@rootsweb.com > > Hello Listers, > > I recently made a few interesting connections and have finally found the home parish for the Catholics in Altdorf. I am was observing the listing on the FHC library catalogue and I am confused by a couple of terms that appear in the listings for each individual films. My german dictionary does not give a really clear definition of the following words. > > I cannot find a meaning for firmlinge? > > The listing also states a census for this area also so I am very interested in seeing this roll. > > The other term is Seelenbuch. From what I can ascertain from my dictionary is that it refers to the book of greatness. Any insights would be appreciated. > > Thank you for any help. > > Sarah Adams