What are OFBs?

​To explore Ortsfamilienbücher (OFBs), or town family books, from Germany and former Prussia, you can utilize the following resources:​

• Online Databases: Platforms like CompGen’s Online OFB offer a vast collection of digitized OFBs. You can search by town name or browse through an interactive map to find available books. ​
• Libraries and Archives: Institutions such as the St. Louis County Library house physical copies of OFBs. Check with local or national genealogical societies and libraries for their holdings. ​

By accessing these resources, you can delve into the genealogical records of specific localities, tracing family lineages and uncovering historical connections within German-speaking regions.