Genealogical Research for August Dmuhs (1907–1985)

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Known Background

August Dmuhs was born on August 11, 1907 in Nowe Drygały, Poland (at that time Drygallen, Kreis Johannisburg, East Prussia) and died on 5 December 1985 in Berlin-Zehlendorf, Germany. He married Gertrud Helene Thomas (born 1915 in Gliwice, Silesia) in 1936, and they had at least three daughters: Gertraud Helga Dmuhs, Eva Ruth Dmuhs, and Petra Dmuhs. August’s occupation was listed as a Uhrmacher (watchmaker). No information is currently known about his parents or family prior to his 1936 marriage, so our research will focus on finding records that could reveal his parentage and earlier life.

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Birth and Baptism Records (1907 in Nowe Drygały/Drygallen)

Civil Records: Since August Dmuhs was born in 1907 in what was then Drygallen (renamed Drigelsdorf in 1938 under German administration), his birth should have been recorded at the local civil registry (Standesamt). In the German Empire, civil registration began in 1874, so a birth certificate (Geburtsurkunde) should exist. According to the Meyers Gazetteer, Drygallen had its own Standesamt (civil registry office) and a Protestant parish church [3] (https://www.meyersgaz.org/place/10379068). This means the Standesamt Drygallen would have created a birth record for August in 1907.

Current Location of Records: After WWII, this area became Poland (Nowe Drygały in Pisz County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship). Surviving civil registers from Drygallen may have been archived in Poland. A likely repository is the Archiwum Państwowe w Olsztynie (State Archive in Olsztyn), which holds many East Prussian civil and church records [5] (https://wiki.genealogy.net/Ostpreu%C3%9Fen/Genealogische_Quellen/Kirchbuchbest%C3%A4nde_Kreis_Johannisburg). In fact, an archival reference notes that Olsztyn’s holdings include some Johannisburg district records (one source indicates Olsztyn has a set mis-labeled as “Standesamt Gehsen” that covers 1877–1944 deaths for a nearby parish), suggesting Olsztyn might have Drygallen records as well. It’s recommended to search the Polish national archives database (SzukajwArchiwach) for Drygallen/Drygały birth registers around 1907, or contact the Olsztyn archive directly. The archive can provide scans or transcripts if the record is found.

Church Records: In addition to civil registration, a baptism record may exist. Drygallen had an Evangelical (Lutheran) parish church [3] (https://www.meyersgaz.org/place/10379068). Many Masurian inhabitants of Pisz County were Lutheran, so it’s likely August was baptized in the Evangelische Kirche Drygallen. The church books of Drygallen (baptisms, marriages, burials) from the 18th and 19th centuries have been partly preserved. A German researcher noted that the Sächsisches Staatsarchiv Leipzig holds Drygallen parish books for baptisms 1781–1824, 1844–1860, 1861–1874 [6] (https://forum.ahnenforschung.net/forum/ehemalige-deutsche-siedlungs-gebiete/ost-und-westpreu-en-genealogie/74468-kirchenbuecher-standesamt-ab-1874-von-monethen-kreis-johannisburg). Importantly, just before WWII, the LDS (Mormon) Church microfilmed some Drygallen church records. These microfilms (FamilySearch Catalog Title No. 214387) likely cover baptisms up to 1874, but possibly not as far as 1907. For the 1907 baptism, one should check if the Evangelical Central Archive (EZA) in Berlin holds later Drygallen church books. The GenWiki notes EZA has Drygallen baptisms from 1730 “ff.” and duplicates for 1834–1850 [5] (https://wiki.genealogy.net/Ostpreu%C3%9Fen/Genealogische_Quellen/Kirchbuchbest%C3%A4nde_Kreis_Johannisburg), though it’s unclear if records after 1875 survived. It’s worth contacting EZA or checking the FamilySearch “East Prussia Church Books” collection for Drygallen to see if any records from the early 1900s are accessible.

This covers the first section: Known Background and Birth and Baptism Records. I will continue formatting the remaining sections next, starting with Marriage Records (1936).

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Marriage Records (1936)

August’s marriage in 1936 is a crucial record since German marriage certificates record both spouses’ parents’ names. We need to determine where he married Gertrud Helene Thomas. There are two main possibilities: Silesia (bride’s home) or Berlin (or conceivably East Prussia).

Gliwice, Silesia: Gertrud was born in Gliwice (Gleiwitz), and if the couple married there, the marriage would have been recorded at the Gleiwitz Standesamt. In 1936 Gleiwitz was in Germany; today it’s in Poland (Śląskie Voivodeship). Polish archives have many civil registers from that era. The State Archive in Katowice (Archiwum Państwowe w Katowicach) or its Gliwice branch holds civil records for Gliwice. Since the marriage is over 80 years old, it should now be public under Polish law (marriage records are released to archives after 80 years). A search in the Szukanwarchiwach archives database for “Gliwice 1936 małżeństwa (marriages)” could locate the exact register. If found, one can request a copy or extract. Another approach is using Geneteka, a Polish genealogical index: it sometimes indexes Silesian marriages, though 1936 might not be indexed due to privacy until recently. If not online, writing to the Katowice archive with the names and date/year can yield the record.

Berlin: It’s also possible August and Gertrud married in Berlin, especially if either had moved there by the mid-1930s. We do know they later lived in Berlin (both died there). If they wed in Berlin in 1936, the certificate would be at the Landesarchiv Berlin now. Berlin had many Standesämter; one would need to identify the district. The Landesarchiv provides an online finding aid for Standesamt registers and name indices [12] (https://landesarchiv-berlin.de/familienforschung-im-landesarchiv-berlin). Using their tool, one can search a central index of names for marriages in 1936 by surname. For example, searching the “online Standesamtsabfrage” for Dmuhs or Thomas 1936 could point to the correct registry office and entry number. Once identified, the archive can provide a copy (they have order forms on their site). Note that Ancestry has digitized many Berlin marriage records, but only up to 1920 for privacy reasons – 1936 is not online, so an archive request or in-person research is necessary.

East Prussia: A less likely scenario is they married in August’s hometown area. By 1936, however, Gertrud would have had to travel far from Silesia, so unless August was living in East Prussia still and she moved there, this is unlikely. If it were the case, the marriage would have been recorded at a local Standesamt (perhaps Drygallen or a nearby town). Those records, if they survived, would be at Olsztyn archive as well. There’s no known index entry for their marriage in online databases, so focusing on Gliwice or Berlin is more practical.

Next steps / Potential Leads: If family lore has any clues (e.g. wedding took place in “Gleiwitz” or a story of them marrying in Berlin), use that. Otherwise, a targeted archive inquiry is worthwhile. For example, contacting Landesarchiv Berlin referencing both names and 1936 might yield a result if they find a match in their registers. Similarly, the USC (civil registry office) Gliwice can be approached (they might still hold the original 1936 book if it hasn’t been transferred to the archive yet; Polish civil offices keep the last 100 years, which would include 1936 until 2036, but often older records have moved to archives). The marriage record will provide: exact date and place of marriage, the bride and groom’s birth dates/places, and the names of both sets of parents (including mothers’ maiden names). This is likely the single most informative document for uncovering August’s parents, so obtaining it is a priority.

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Children and Emigration Records

The three known children of August – Gertraud Helga, Eva Ruth, and Petra Dmuhs – were likely born in the late 1930s or 1940s. If we find their birth records, those could corroborate family details (the parents’ names, possibly grandparents as witnesses, etc.). Depending on where the family was during those years, the births could have been in Silesia, Berlin, or even wartime evacuation locations. For instance, if Gertraud Helga is the eldest, she might have been born around 1937–38, perhaps in Silesia or Berlin if her mother returned home for the birth. Eva and Petra might be younger; Petra is a name popular in the 1940s–50s, so it’s possible she was born post-WWII in Germany.

One strong lead is that Gertraud Helga Dmuhs emigrated to the United States. A U.S. source shows “DMUHS, Gertraud H.” (likely Gertraud Helga with Dmuhs as maiden name) had a son Michael Allen Falls born 2 August 1964 in Hardin County, Kentucky [15] (https://sortedbyname.com/letter_d/dmuhs.html). This suggests Gertraud married an American with surname Falls (possibly a U.S. serviceman) and settled in Kentucky by the 1960s. To pursue this:

US Records: Search for Gertraud (or Gertrud) Falls in U.S. immigration and naturalization records. She may have immigrated in the 1950s, perhaps as a military bride. Check passenger lists or airline manifests from Germany to the U.S. in that period – the National Archives (NARA) or Ancestry’s “U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists” might have entries. Also, look at marriage records in the U.S.: Kentucky marriage indexes or military marriage records. Michael’s 1964 birth in Kentucky is recorded in public vital index compilations [16] (https://sortedbyname.com/letter_f/falls/index_43.html), but an actual birth certificate might list Gertraud’s birthplace (likely Germany) and age. If Gertraud naturalized as a U.S. citizen, the naturalization petition would be very informative (it often gives birth date/place and sometimes parents). The Falls Family History site that listed Michael’s birth is one clue, and further searching that site or contacting its maintainers (Emily Falls was noted on Geni as a relative) could yield more on Gertraud’s life.

Other Daughters: Eva Ruth and Petra Dmuhs may have remained in Germany (possibly West Berlin or West Germany). If they married in Germany, their marriage records (around 1950s–60s) could be found via local Standesämter. For example, if Petra married in Berlin, an index search at Landesarchiv Berlin by her name could locate a marriage entry. If they emigrated (Canada, Australia, etc.), passenger records or international indexes (like Ellis Island/Castle Garden for earlier periods, or post-war displaced persons databases) might be relevant. It’s also worth searching databases like MyHeritage, FamilySearch Family Tree, or Geneanet for any mention of these names – sometimes descendants abroad compile family trees that include the European branch.

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Residence in Berlin

After the war, many East Prussian families registered as refugees in Berlin or other regions. The Berlin Address Books and Einwohnermeldekartei (residents’ registration cards) can help trace the family’s movement. For instance, checking the Berliner Adressbuch in the late 1940s and 1950s for the uncommon surname Dmuhs may show August or his wife listed with an address. The digital address books (available via ZLB Berlin) can be searched by name; these often list head of household, occupation, and address. If we find entries like “Dmuhs, August, Uhrmacher, [street address],” that confirms his presence in Berlin and can pinpoint when he arrived.

According to the Landesarchiv Berlin, if one lacks exact dates, one strategy is to use address books or have the archive search their resident card index [12] (https://landesarchiv-berlin.de/familienforschung-im-landesarchiv-berlin). The Berlin Einwohnermeldekartei (now archival) is essentially a card for each person/family noting addresses and dates – a search request there could reveal when August’s family came to Berlin (e.g., 1945 or 1946, which is likely due to war displacement). These cards sometimes also note birthplace and birthdate, which could corroborate the Nowe Drygały data.

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Expellee Documentation

Because August was born in what became Poland, he and his family might be classified as Heimatvertriebene (expellees). West Germany issued an “Expellee ID” (Vertriebenenausweis) to such individuals. Those records (often from the 1950s) might list his origin and family members. They are usually held in state archives in Germany. For Berlin, expellee registration might be found in documents at the Landesarchiv or Bundesarchiv.

Similarly, the Heimatortskartei (Home Town Card Index) for East Prussia, especially Kreis Johannisburg, could contain a card for the Dmuhs family. The Heimatortskartei was a post-war effort to document all Germans from lost territories; these cards (now held by the Bundesarchiv or regional archives) can list names of family members, birth dates, and last known address in the East. If available, the card for Drygallen or Nowe Drygały might list August and relatives.

The Kreisgemeinschaft Johannisburg e.V. (the county homeland association) is another resource – they have published Heimatbriefe (newsletters) that sometimes include lists of former residents or inquiries. In fact, Drygallen is mentioned frequently in their publications [33] (https://www.yumpu.com/de/document/view/6252803/johannisburger-heimatbrief-2007-familienforschung-sczuka). Reaching out to this group or reviewing their newsletter indexes (some are online) might lead to previously collected info on the Dmuhs family.

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Death Records (1985 in Berlin-Zehlendorf)

For August’s death, a civil death record (Sterbeurkunde) will provide details such as exact death date, place, and often the informant’s name (possibly a family member). German death certificates sometimes include birth date/place and spouse’s name. Since August Dmuhs died in West Berlin in 1985, his death was registered at the Standesamt responsible for Zehlendorf (by 1985, this was likely Standesamt Berlin-Zehlendorf or a consolidated office in that borough). By law, death registers become public 30 years after the event, so the 1985 death entry is now open. All historic Berlin civil registers are stored at the Landesarchiv Berlin, not at the local Standesamt.

To obtain the death record: use the Landesarchiv’s online Standesamt search or send a request. The archive has alphabetical name indices; one can look up “Dmuhs” in the Sterberegister around 1985 [12] (https://landesarchiv-berlin.de/familienforschung-im-landesarchiv-berlin). (Currently, the archive’s online name search covers deaths up to about 1989 for West Berlin.) Once the entry is found, the archive can issue a photocopy or extract for a fee. For example, if you find “Dmuhs, August – Standesamt Zehlendorf, Death Certificate #XYZ/1985,” you would quote that in your request. The Landesarchiv website confirms that Ancestry only has Berlin deaths digitized through 1920 (with some indexes to 1955), so for 1985 the archive inquiry is the way to go.

Additionally, consider checking for an obituary or death notice in Berlin newspapers. In West Berlin, families often placed notices in papers like Berliner Morgenpost or Tagesspiegel. The date of death is known (5 Dec 1985), so one could browse those papers in the week following for the surname Dmuhs. Berlin library archives or the Staatsbibliothek might have those on microfilm. An obituary might list survivors (children’s married names, etc.).

Also, the grave might be traceable: if buried in a Berlin cemetery (Zehlendorf has several cemeteries), there might be a tombstone record. Websites like grabsteine.genealogy.net or FindAGrave have limited coverage in Germany, but it’s worth a quick check. (A preliminary search did not find August on FindAGrave, which is not surprising for a German local burial.) The Berlin Friedhofsverwaltung (cemetery office) could potentially confirm if a grave exists, but this might require contacting them with his death date.

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Military Records and WWII Service

Because August was in his 30s during World War II, it’s highly likely he served in the German military (Wehrmacht) or was otherwise involved in the war. No specific military unit or service is known yet, but if he was conscripted, there will be a military personnel file or at least entries in war documents.

Wehrmacht Service Records (WASt): Germany maintains a central repository for military personnel records up to 1945, which is now part of the Bundesarchiv. This used to be the Deutsche Dienststelle (WASt) in Berlin. The Bundesarchiv’s department PA in Berlin holds millions of files on WWII soldiers, including POW and casualty cards [19] (https://www.bundesarchiv.de/en/research-our-records/research-archive-material/research-on-persons-and-ancestors/personal-documents-of-military-provenance). You can request information on August Dmuhs by contacting the Bundesarchiv (there is a special ancestry research section). They will search their databases for his military record. You should provide as much detail as possible: name, date of birth, place of birth (Drygallen), and any known units or last rank (if unknown, just say you’re next-of-kin seeking his service information). Typically, they can find records of enlistment, units served, promotions, hospitalizations, POW status, or death if he had been a casualty (in this case he survived, so likely they’ll have an Erkennungsmarke index or a Wehrpass record). Note that these requests can take some time and there might be a fee, but the Federal Archives website provides an English request form and instructions.

Prisoner of War or Expulsion Records: If August was captured by Allied forces or fled from East Prussia, there could be additional records. For example, if he was taken as a POW by the Soviets or others in 1945, the International Red Cross or the DRK Suchdienst (German Red Cross search service) might have a record. The DRK’s published lists of missing soldiers (Verlustlisten) can be checked for the name Dmuhs. The fact that he ended up in West Berlin suggests he may have either been evacuated before the Soviet advance or was taken prisoner and later released to West Germany.

Searching the online database of the Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge (German War Graves Commission) for “Dmuhs” is also worthwhile, to see if any relatives (or if he had been reported missing). A quick search did not show August (since he didn’t die in the war), but it could reveal other Dmuhs from the region who fell in WWII, possibly relatives (this could indirectly help if, say, a brother’s entry names his birthplace or parents).

Additional Military Archives: If by chance August served in a specific branch (e.g., if he had been an officer or in a technical role), there might be unit histories or archives. The Bundesarchiv-Militärarchiv in Freiburg has unit war diaries and such, but you’d need to know his unit first. A starting point is the Deutsche Dienststelle records as mentioned. Also, some online forums (like WW2 forums or the Verlustlisten 1939–1945 databases) can be queried by surname to see if any hits appear.

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Census and Population Registers

Germany did not have a publicly accessible census in the mid-20th century like the US did. The last full German census before WWII was in 1939, but those individual returns are not readily available to genealogists (they were statistical and many were lost). Instead, city directories and resident registers serve as a substitute:

City Directories: As noted, the Berlin Address Directory (Berliner Adreßbuch) can track August and family in the post-war years. These annual directories (1799–1943, then sporadically after WWII) are digitized [22] (https://digital.zlb.de/viewer/berliner-adressbuecher/). For example, check the 1941 edition for “Dmuhs” in case August lived in Silesia then (there were address books for Gleiwitz too, which might be found via archives or library). After the war, Berlin published directories in the late 1940s and 1950s – searching those could show when “Dmuhs, August” first appears in Berlin, suggesting the year of arrival. It might also list his occupation (useful to see if he continued as a watchmaker in Berlin) and address (which could lead to parish records or land records). We should also search the surname spelling carefully – Dmuhs is unusual, but possibly could be misspelled as “Dmuß” (with ß) or “Muhs” if the D was silent. However, the Geni profile and other sources consistently use Dmuhs, so likely that’s correct.

Einwohnermeldekartei: As mentioned in the Berlin archive info, one can request a search of the resident registration cards. If you provide the name and an address or approximate date, the archive staff might find August’s card. This card can contain his birth date/place, occupation, religion, marital status, and all addresses he lived at in Berlin, with dates. If he moved to Berlin as a refugee, the card might note “Zugezogen am [date] von [previous residence]” (moved in on [date] from [location]). For example, it might say he moved in 1945/46 from “Kreis Johannisburg” or from “Gleiwitz” – a big clue to where he was during the war. The card may also list his wife and children by name (depending on how Berlin handled family vs individual cards). This is a very valuable source to pursue at the Landesarchiv Berlin [12] (https://landesarchiv-berlin.de/familienforschung-im-landesarchiv-berlin).

Population in Poland: On the Polish side, since Nowe Drygały was in German hands when August was born, there are no Polish census records for him as a child. After WWII, he no longer resided in Poland. So Polish census data isn’t applicable beyond perhaps any 1930s German local census. One angle: there was a Prussian census of 1939 (often called the Volkszählung 1939) – sometimes family historians have accessed data from it through local town lists. You might inquire with the Kreisgemeinschaft Johannisburg or check if the 1939 Gemeindeseelenlisten (community resident lists compiled by expellee groups) exist for Drygallen. These Seelenlisten were drawn up post-war by survivors to remember who lived in each village before expulsion. If one exists for Drygallen, it could list August Dmuhs (then about 38 in 1945) and family members in that village around war’s end. The Johannisburg Heimatbrief editions in the 1980s might have published such lists – the references in their index imply Drygallen appears multiple times, possibly in context of village histories or resident lists [33] (https://www.yumpu.com/de/document/view/6252803/johannisburger-heimatbrief-2007-familienforschung-sczuka).

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Church Records (Berlin and Elsewhere)

Even if denominational affiliation isn’t confirmed, it’s likely the Dmuhs family was Protestant (given their Masurian Lutheran background). In Berlin-Zehlendorf, they may have attended a local Evangelical church. Church records in the 20th century can include confirmations, marriages, and burials. For example, if August had a church funeral, the parish would note his death and possibly his birth and parents in the burial register. West Berlin church records from 1985 would still be at the parish (or the Evangelical Church archive for Berlin-Brandenburg, ELAB). You could contact the Evangelische Kirche Berlin-Brandenburg archive to ask if they have a death or burial entry for August. Knowing his address could identify the nearest parish (Zehlendorf parishes include e.g. Paulus-Zehlendorf, etc.). This is a secondary source since you already have the civil death, but it might add color or confirm his baptismal denomination.

If the family was Catholic (less likely but not impossible if, say, Gertrud Thomas was Catholic), then one might check the Catholic parish in Zehlendorf. However, given his East Prussian origin, Lutheran is more probable.

Also, consider church records for the children: If any children were born in wartime Germany, they may have baptism records outside of civil data (some wartime civil registers were incomplete due to chaos). For instance, if a daughter was born in 1944 in an area where civil registration collapsed, a baptism certificate from a church might be the main record. Thus, if family stories suggest a child’s birthplace, one can seek church books there. FamilySearch has some Germany 20th-century church records (e.g., “Germany, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1890–1970” in certain regions), though coverage is spotty.

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Additional Resources and Archives

Finally, casting a wide net is important in genealogy. Here are other resources to consider:

FamilySearch Family Tree & Genealogies: It’s possible other distant relatives or researchers have documented parts of this family. A search for “August Dmuhs 1907” on FamilySearch’s global tree might reveal a user-contributed pedigree. (At the moment, we found a profile on Geni but not yet on FamilySearch’s tree.) The FamilySearch “Ancestors” page sometimes lists such entries (the search hit we saw was for a similar surname Dahms [24] (https://ancestors.familysearch.org/is/LZ2H-KYQ), so be mindful of spelling). If a FamilySearch tree entry exists, it could have hints or even sources attached.

Ancestry Public Member Trees: Likewise, searching Ancestry’s public trees for Dmuhs might find something. Surname Dmuhs is uncommon; one hit we saw was actually for “Gertrud Helene Dmuhs” on Geni and an entry in a Falls family tree (through her son). It may be that Emily (Hunt) Falls, who manages the Geni profile [1] (https://www.geni.com/people/August-Dmuhs/6000000033349316698), also has a tree on Ancestry or elsewhere. Contacting her (via Geni’s messaging or any public email listed) could be extremely fruitful – she may have already obtained some records or at least knows more family lore. Since she updated the Geni profile in 2025, she is actively researching now.

YourRoots Search: The user specifically mentioned yourroots.com. That site provides curated lists of record sources by country. For Germany, it highlights resources like FamilySearch, Ancestry, FindAGrave, passenger lists, etc. Scanning their Germany page shows, for example, the “Hamburg Passenger Lists 1850–1934” and “Württemberg Emigration Index”, etc., which are not directly relevant to August but indicate where to search for Germans leaving Europe. For Poland, YourRoots might point to Geneteka, Metryki, or Szukanwarchiwach. In our case, the key is using those major sites to the fullest: for instance, using Ancestry’s “Hamburg Passenger Lists” to see if August or family appear (many East Prussians fleeing in 1945 went overland, so probably not relevant, but if any family went via ships from Baltic ports earlier, it could show up). Also, using FindAGrave to search globally – sometimes Germans who died in the 1980s might be added by family; our search didn’t find him, but it did find unrelated August Muhs in Missouri [26] (https://sv.findagrave.com/memorial/61668613/august-muhs) which is a red herring. So focusing on the German archives and databases is more promising.

Archive Portals: The Archivportal-D (German archives portal) is a tool where you can search all archives for names. A quick search for “Dmuhs” might bring up any mention in archival finding aids (for example, a personnel file, a business directory, or an expellee list). We saw hints like an entry for Standesamt I death registers 1939–1955 on Ancestry [27] (https://www.ancestry.de/search/collections/61888/), which confirms those are digitized. Using Archivportal-D or the Bundesarchiv’s invenio system to search “Dmuhs” could uncover if August, or perhaps his daughters, have any official files (sometimes post-war files for restitution, denazification, or citizenship might appear).

Kreis Johannisburg Local History: If you want to delve deeper into August’s ancestry, you might eventually research parish registers of Drygallen from the 1800s to identify Dmuhs families. The surname Dmuhs (sometimes spelled with ß or as Dmuhsz/Dmuß) does appear in 18th-century Masurian records. This suggests the family may have deep roots in that region. Once you have August’s parents’ names from the marriage or birth record, you could trace them in earlier records. For example, if his father was born circa 1880s in Drygallen, you could look at church baptisms or Standesamt records around that time. The genealogical society indexes (like the AGOFF index for East Prussia) [29] (https://agoff.de/?p=90823) could assist in that phase.

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Sources and Further Research

• Geni.com – Profile of August Dmuhs, confirming birth in Drygały, Pisz County and death in Berlin. [1] (https://www.geni.com/people/August-Dmuhs/6000000033349316698)
• Meyers Gazetteer – Entry for Drygallen, Kreis Johannisburg, indicating it had its own Standesamt and Evangelical parish. [3] (https://www.meyersgaz.org/place/10379068)
• GenWiki – Page for church book inventories of Kreis Johannisburg. [5] (https://wiki.genealogy.net/Ostpreu%C3%9Fen/Genealogische_Quellen/Kirchbuchbest%C3%A4nde_Kreis_Johannisburg)
• Ahnenforschung.net Forum – Discussion of surviving Drygallen church books and LDS microfilms. [6] (https://forum.ahnenforschung.net/forum/ehemalige-deutsche-siedlungs-gebiete/ost-und-westpreu-en-genealogie/74468-kirchenbuecher-standesamt-ab-1874-von-monethen-kreis-johannisburg)
• Landesarchiv Berlin – Guide to searching Berlin civil registers. [12] (https://landesarchiv-berlin.de/familienforschung-im-landesarchiv-berlin)
• Dmuhs Family History – Sortedbyname birth index entry. [15] (https://sortedbyname.com/letter_d/dmuhs.html)
• Falls Family History – Michael Falls index page. [16] (https://sortedbyname.com/letter_f/falls/index_43.html)
• Bundesarchiv – Personal documents of military provenance. [19] (https://www.bundesarchiv.de/en/research-our-records/research-archive-material/research-on-persons-and-ancestors/personal-documents-of-military-provenance/)
• Berlin Address Directories. [22] (https://digital.zlb.de/viewer/berliner-adressbuecher/)
• FamilySearch Ancestors entry for Dahms (spelling caution). [24] (https://ancestors.familysearch.org/is/LZ2H-KYQ)
• YourRoots: Germany research portal. [25] (https://yourroots.com/search-record/country/germany)
• August Muhs on FindAGrave. [26] (https://sv.findagrave.com/memorial/61668613/august-muhs)
• Ancestry Berlin Death Registers 1939–1955. [27] (https://www.ancestry.de/search/collections/61888/)
• Johannisburger Heimatbrief (Sczuka). [33] (https://www.yumpu.com/de/document/view/6252803/johannisburger-heimatbrief-2007-familienforschung-sczuka)
• AGOFF: Kreis Johannisburg records. [29] (https://agoff.de/?p=90823)

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