It is common knowledge that access to Caucasus data is
challenging, but every now and then we have a glimmer of hope. One of my life goals is to access records at the Family
History Library, at least once a week.
The book, The German Colonists in Georgia
(Elisabethtal-Asureti: 1818-1941), by Ekaterine Udsulaschwili is a treasure; it
lists surnames and extensive data on numerous villages. The book is copyrighted, but I would be willing to do limited look-ups. Page 53 pictured a sample of a Russian document, a Lutheran
church record. The list of the Germans
born in the years 1871-1921 in the Colony Elisabethtal, Province Tbilisi, who
belonged to the Holy Lutheran Church Parish, is preserved in the Central
Historical Archive of the Republic of Georgia. Archival Holding 458; Inventory
-/; Book Number 462; total pages 347.
I am the AHSGR Village Coordinator for the village of
Elisabethtal, among 24 other villages. How do I acquire these records? I consulted with FHL Research Specialist
Ellie Vance, and she advised I contact Greg Nelson who is in charge of library
acquisitions. I sent a message to Greg Nelson and am awaiting his reply.
Watch for updates to this story.
Dee Hert
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