Kreis Kolmar in Posen

The Kreis Kolmar in Posen (as of 1877; 1818–1877 Kreis Chodziesen) was one of several Kreise (English: counties) in the northern administrative Region of Bromberg, in the Prussian Province of Posen.

Geographical features

Netze river... and tributaries, lakes Chodziesen hills...

Table of Standesämter

"Standesamt" is the German name of the local civil registration offices which were established in October 1874 soon after the German Empire was formed. Births, marriages and deaths were recorded. Previously, only the church records were used for Christians.

Military command

Kreis Kolmar was part of the military command (German: Bezirkskommando) at Schneidemühl, which was the garrison of the 149th Infanterie regiment (6th Westpreußisches) of the 74. Inf. Brigade. Created Mar 31, 1897. Also, since 1913, the home of the 5th Luftschiffer- Bataillon (Zeppelins).

Court system

The main court (German: Landgericht) was in Schneidemühl, with smaller courts (German: Amtsgericht) in Kolmar and Margonin.

Police districts

Police districts (German: Polizeidistrikt) were administered from the towns of Budsin, Kolmar, Samotschin, Schneidemühl and Usch.

Table of office holders

External links

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Administrative units of the Prussian province of Posen (1815-1919)   Bromberg government region Urban Districts (Stadtkreise) Bydgoszcz (Bromberg) Rural districts (Landkreise) Bromberg Czarnikau Filehne Gnesen Hohensalza Kolmar Mogilno Schubin Strelno Wirsitz Witkowo Wongrowitz Znin   Posen government region Urban Districts (Stadtkreise) Poznań (Posen) Rural districts (Landkreise) Adelnau Birnbaum Bomst Fraustadt Gostyn Grätz Jarotschin Kempen Koschmin Kosten Krotoschin Lissa Meseritz Neutomischel Obornik Ostrowo Pleschen Posen Ost Posen West Rawitsch Samter Schildberg Schmiegel Schrimm Schroda Schwerin Wreschen

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