Hi there Listers, Are civil records for Kiel 1830's held in a specific location and available on-line? If such is not available, is there a source for obtaining a roster of churches in Kiel of any and all denominations for that time period that might have their records available. We are seeking information on Peter Matson/Mattson believed to be a carpenter whose son Laurence was a mariner said to be born in 1838. He married in Waterford Ireland in 1867 from which we obtain the only known info of our Ggf ie Kiel and his father's name :Peter. Thank you for any guidance. Sincerely Jim Cox Poway Cal.