Approved categorization for Prussia (in Poland ONLY)

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The original discussion on how to categorize Prussia was discussed in the G2G, with the structure already similar to what was used previously.

With a vote in favor of 9 to 2,  the approved structure can be found by viewing this page: Categorization_structure_for_Prussia

Thank you to everyone who helped in the discussion!

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Nice work Skye!

Answer 1

Well done Skye

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Thank you Steve!  Couldn't have done it without your help!!

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Thank you Skye and Steve for all of your hard work to make this happen!

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Glad to bring you on board Tina! :D

Answer 2

I like this. It's very similar to the structure that exists for modern Germany, which will hopefully minimize potential confusion. Well done!

Answer 3

I have scrolled through the Categorization_structure_for_Prussia document.  I am sure that it is well thought out and will serve as a guideline for categorization in this geographical area.  However, as a person not well versed in how and when to use categories, I find it all a bit overwhelming.  Could, by way of example, I get some help to determine the correct category for the birthplace of my wife's great grandfather.

Friedrich August Knopf Sr. (1845 - 1936) [Knopf-218] was a Prussian born in Feyerland, Schulitz, Grand Dutchy of Posen, Prussia.  Feyerland was a village a few kilometers south-west of Schulitz (which is on the Vistula River) in Landkreis Bromberg.  I believe that the modern Polish name of the village was "Wypaleniska".  I say was because it no longer exists.  Sometime in the 20th century the area was annexed by the city of Bromberg which used it for a large garbage landfill and all the former residents moved away. 

The question is how would I 'categorize' Fred's place of birth?

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If you know the current Poland voivodeship for your ancestors, place them in that particular voivodeship.  The Poland Project will create categories for you (both on the Poland end, and connect it with the Prussian name.)  Does this help?

OR, reply with a link to the profile or send me a message with a link to the profile.  I'm working on Greater Poland Voivodeship right now (which was much of Posen)

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@Skye. In 1900 Feyerland was in the Kreis of Bromberg, Posen. I agree with David that the Polish name is Wypaleniska in Gmina Solec Kujawski, Bydgoszcz County, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, (Wikidata Q11838117)

@David. The document for location categories is most useful after the location has been identified on a Prussian map. If the location is not known then I advise that you post a question on G2G asking for assistance.

Answer 4

This is very helpful for both projects  What a great Christmas gift for WikiTree.

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The same approach can be taken for the Duchy of Schleswig (Danish: Hertugdømmet Slesvig; German: Herzogtum Schleswig), which became a part of Prussia in 1866. 

More generally, there are many parts of Europe where the country boundaries and official languages have changed. There are only a small number of examples where this is a headache for Wikitree users. 

Answer 5

My uncles wife was born in the free city of Danzig which is now Gdansk, Poland. How would I categorize this? Thanks.

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Hello Liza!  We have a category for the free city of Danzig.  You can add the category via the category widget on the profile or find it here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:Danzig%2C_Danzig%2C_Westpreu%C3%9Fen

To add the category: copy/paste: [[Category: Danzig, Danzig, Westpreußen]] to the profile above the == Biography == header.

:)

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Thank you Skye.