In a message dated 6/6/2007 9:14:28 PM Pacific Daylight Time Rollo writes: Exactly! Eventually, another place of registry was opened by the Prussian Government, and that was civil registration. Not sure of the date though... Regards, Rollo+~~ ******************* I believe the date you are looking for is 1874 when govt started civil registration; I know in West Prussia, this was that timeframe. Anettka ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.