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“Genealogy of Donetsk Region”: genealogical sources of XVIII - the beginning of ХХ century

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Hedo, Anna, Kryhina, Olha·2019·Skhid

Abstract

The purpose of research is to identify the features of information record in metric books, confession lists and revision “skazki”, their use in making genealogical trees of representatives of different denominations and social categories of XVIII - the beginning of ХХ century, that are stored in the State Archives of Donetsk Oblast. Methodology of the research lies in the use of methods of typologization and classification, historiographic, historical-genetic, and historical-comparative methods that allowed for comprehensive processing of sources, revealing their information capabilities and features. An attempt was made to investigate their information potential and their use in making genealogical trees of representatives of different denominations and social categories of Donetsk Region. Metric books are the primary genealogical source, because they recorded the main events in human life: birth, marriage, death. Their information potential makes it possible to explore the family relationship of all segments of Ukrainian society. Another important all-segment source of genealogical information is the confession lists of the churches: the annual family and nominal registers of the parishioners of the church, who were confessed to the priest. The information potential of these sources should be used at the beginning of genealogical research, when the number and names of family members, the exact dates of birth are unknown. The source of the most practical importance in the reconstruction of genealogical trees of taxable segments of the population is the materials of the all-Russian taxable population censuses, which were conducted in the territory of the Russian Empire in the period of 1718-1857. The results of these censuses were the so-called revision “skazki”. Metric books, revision “skazki” and confession lists are sufficiently informative sources and have a high level of reliability, their information potential makes it possible to reconstruct genealogical trees of representatives of different denominations and social categories of Donetsk Region. Their scientific value is increasing today because of the inability of Ukrainian researchers to study part of these complexes due to Russian aggression in the East of Ukraine.

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The article examines metric books, confession lists, and revision “skazki” as genealogical sources for Donetsk region from the 18th to the early 20th century, held in the State Archives of Donetsk Oblast. It argues that their combined information potential can reconstruct family trees across denominations and social categories, though preservation and access are incomplete.

Key findings

  • Metric books are the primary genealogical source because they record birth, marriage, and death; confession lists are annual family and nominal registers useful at the start of research; revision “skazki” are materials of all-Russian taxable population censuses conducted in 1718–1857.
  • The Mariupol Powiat Treasury Fund of the State Archives of Donetsk Oblast (F. 131) contains files of five revisions in 73 cases (1811, 1816, 1835, 1850, 1857); the IX revision materials are stored in six cases with a total of 1,722 sheets.
  • According to the IX revision summary for Mariupol, there were 131 male and 98 female merchants, including “of Greek class: male – 101 and female – 78” and Russian: 30 male and 20 female; bourgeois numbered 1,655 male and 1,501 female (1,483 Greek male, 1,484 Greek female; 35 Russian, 17 male and 18 female). Under the X revision, merchants decreased to 100 male and 89 female, with Greek merchants 68 male and 57 female and Russian merchants 32 male and 32 female.
  • In 2017, with Family Search support, about 4,086 archival files in 273 church funds, covering 1809–1928, were microfilmed; cooperation was terminated from January 1, 2012, so funds with metric books of Jews and Germans (Roman-Catholics, Mennonites, Lutherans) were not digitized. Mennonite materials provide information on 788 men and 707 women of the Mariupol Mennonite District.

Methods

  • The study uses typologization and classification, historiographic, historical-genetic, and historical-comparative methods to process metric books, revision “skazki,” and confession lists and to reveal their information capabilities and features.
  • It analyzes genealogical sources held in the State Archives of Donetsk Oblast, with examples from specific churches, funds, and revisions, including Greek, German, Mennonite, Jewish, and Orthodox populations.
  • The paper is a source-study analysis rather than a quantitative study; no formal sampling procedure is stated.

Limitations

  • The paper states that part of the archival materials remains in temporarily occupied territory with unknown fate, and Ukrainian researchers cannot study part of these complexes because of Russian aggression in the East of Ukraine; preservation of sources is incomplete.
  • It also states source-specific limitations: revision “skazki” have the most unreliable age data, inconsistently and carelessly count the female population, and omit babies born between revisions; confession lists have inaccuracies in names and omit information about a deceased man of a widow; metric books have lacunae.
  • Evident from the text: the article is largely descriptive and illustrative, relying on selected archival examples and cited literature rather than a systematic reconstruction or quantitative validation of genealogical outcomes.

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Crossref · 10.21847/1728-9343.2019.6(164).187642

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  • Findingnone given
    § History of Ukraine

    The materials of the sixth revision of 1811 have been preserved in a very poor state.

    “The materials of the sixth revision of 1811, which have been preserved in a very poor state”
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  • Findingown data
    § Results and Discussion

    The analysis and use of metric books of representatives of different denominations of the population of Donetsk Oblast demonstrates the presence of specific, traditional features.

    “The analysis and use of metric books of representatives of different denominations of the population of Donetsk Oblast demonstrates the presence of specific, traditional features.”
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    § Історія України

    These archival units were often combined into one volume of censuses of villagers of tens of villages.

    “these archival units were often combined into one volume of censuses of villagers of tens of villages.”
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  • Findingnone given
    § History of Ukraine

    The documents of VII revision were preserved only partially.

    “The documents of VII revision were preserved only partially.”
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  • Findingnone given
    § History of Ukraine

    There are no summary statements on settlements of 1811-1812.

    “There are no summary statements on settlements of 1811-1812.”
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    Findingnone given
    § History of Ukraine

    The next graph provided information on a decrease in population, that is, the deceased or people who left residence and the reasons of it were identified.

    “The next graph provided information on a decrease in population, that is, the deceased or people who left residence and the reasons of it were identified.”
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    Findingnone given
    § Conclusion

    The preservation of these sources is incomplete and many of them are inaccessible to Ukrainian researchers.

    “since the preservation of these sources is incomplete and many of them are inaccessible to Ukrainian researchers”
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    Findingnone given
    § History of Ukraine

    Mennonite colony Friedrichsthal, which was immediately included to the census, was founded latter in 1852.

    “Mennonite colony Friedrichsthal, which was immediately included to the census, was founded the latter in 1852.”
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    Findingnone given
    § Conclusion

    Metric records contain information about the ethnic and cultural features of the population of Donetsk: honoring the saints and giving their names to infants in the Orthodox population, conducting the circumcision, signing a marriage contract of a search, presence of a metric book on divorced Jews, indicating the legality of birth of a child, indicating all family members in metric books, about

    “The metric records contain information about the ethnic and cultural features of the population of Donetsk: honoring the saints and giving their names to infants in the Orthodox population, conducting the circumcision, signing a marriage contract of a search, presence of a metric book on divorced Jews, indicating the legality of birth of a child, indicating all family members in metric books, ab”
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    Findingnone given
    § Conclusion

    The analyzed sources differ in the quality and quantity of genealogical information provided.

    “The analyzed sources differ in the quality and quantity of genealogical information provided.”
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    Findingnone given
    § History of Ukraine

    The family number was indicated in the table, then all its members were rewritten and the range of family relations was indicated.

    “The family number was indicated in the table, then all its members were rewritten and the range of family relations was indicated.”
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    Findingnone given
    § Історія України

    Despite the fact that children from 7 years were obliged to confess, the confession lists often included information about children older than one, but the priest put a dash in graph of the confession.

    “Despite the fact that children from 7 years were obliged to confess, the confession lists often included information about children older than one, but, at the same time, the priest put a dash in graph of the confession.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
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    Findingnone given
    § Історія України

    The revision committee received the materials in two copies; after processing and closing the case, one copy remained in a powiat treasurer and the other was sent to the powiat treasury Chamber.

    “the revision committee received the materials in two copies, and after processing and closing the case, one copy remained in a powiat treasurer and the other one was sent to the powiat treasury Chamber.”
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    Findingnone given
    § Історія України

    Children born between revisions were not recorded in revision 'skazki'.

    “Children who were born between the revisions also were not recorded.”
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    Findingnone given
    § History of Ukraine

    The last graph indicated the age of the person at the time of current revision.

    “The last graph indicated the age of the person at the time of current revision.”
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    Findingnone given
    § History of Ukraine

    145 Mennonite families from Khortytsia colonies of Yekaterinoslav Governorate moved to the North Pryazovia and founded the colonies Bergtal (1836), Schönfeld (1837), Schöntal (1838), Geyboden (1841).

    “145 Mennonite families from Khortytsia colonies of Yekaterinoslav Governorate moved to the North Pryazovia and founded the colonies Bergtal (1836), Schö nfeld (1837), Schö ntal (1838), Geyboden (1841).”
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    Findingown data
    § History of Ukraine

    In the second column, the reason why the recorded person was missing on the previous revision was indicated.

    “In the second, the reason why recorded person was missing on the previous revision was indicated.”
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    Findingnone given
    § History of Ukraine

    If the person arrived to a powiat from another territory, then the place and date of departure from the previous place of residence was stated in the document.

    “If the person arrived to a powiat from another territory, then the place and date of departure from the previous place of residence was stated in the document.”
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    Findingnone given
    § Історія України

    The disadvantage of the confession lists is the inaccuracy in writing names of family members, as no supporting documentation was required.

    “The disadvantage of the confession lists is the inaccuracy in writing names of family members, as no supporting documentation was required.”
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  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Findingreasoning
    § History of Ukraine

    Two main graphs were added to the main text of the sixth revision: 1) on the previous revision; 2) had left before the revision began.

    “two main graphs were added to the main text: 1) on the previous revision; 2) had left before the revision began.”
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    Findingcitation
    § History of Ukraine

    In the national dimension, the number of Russian merchants increased (male -32, female -32), while Greek-male merchants were 68 and female 57.

    “In the national dimension (Greek-male merchants -68, female -57) the number of Russian merchants increased (male -32, female -32)”
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    Findingcitation
    § History of Ukraine

    According to the IX revision, the number of bourgeois people was 1655 male and 1501 female bourgeois (1483 of them Greek-male, 1484 Greek-female, and 35 Russian, of whom were 17 male and 18 female).

    “According to the IX revision, number of bourgeois people was 1655 male and 1501 female bourgeois (1483 of them Greekmale, 1484 Greek-female, and 35 Russian, of whom were 17 male and 18 female)”
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    Findingnone given
    § Conclusion

    Confession lists contain information about the family members who were confessed and make it possible to determine the age of each family member in the year of confession and relationship within the family.

    “The confession lists contain information about the family members who were confessed and make it possible to determine the age of each family member in the year of confession and relationship within the family.”
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    Premisenone given
    § Abstract

    The results of the all-Russian taxable population censuses were the revision skazki.

    “The results of these censuses were the so-called revision”
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    Premisenone given
    § Results and Discussion

    Metric books, as church acts, recorded information about births, marriages, and deaths.

    “Metric books, as church acts, recorded information about births, marriages and deaths.”
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    Premisereasoning
    § Results and Discussion

    The obligation to maintain metric books was entrusted to priests of different denominations but was under constant supervision and control of government because it served as one of the sources for fiscal activity.

    “The obligation to maintain metric books was entrusted to priests of different denominations, but it was under the constant supervision and control of government, since it served as one of the sources for fiscal activity (tax collection, recruiting duty, etc.).”
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    Interpretationnone given
    § Abstract

    The scientific value of metric books, revision skazki, and confession lists is increasing today because Ukrainian researchers cannot study part of these complexes due to Russian aggression in the East of Ukraine.

    “Their scientific value is increasing today because of the inability of Ukrainian researchers to study part of these complexes due to Russian aggression in the East of Ukraine.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: The archival materials of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts remain in the temporarily occupied territory and their fate is unknown, making them inaccessible to Ukrainian researchers.
    • Rests on an assumption: Russian aggression in the East of Ukraine prevents Ukrainian researchers from studying part of these source complexes.
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    Premisecitation
    § Results and Discussion

    The practice of constant maintenance of church acts was not extended to all Ukrainian lands because priests were not ready to follow orders of church authorities.

    “Unfortunately, the practice of constant maintenance of church acts was not extended to all Ukrainian lands, as priests were not ready to follow orders of church authorities (Лобко, 2008).”
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    • cites Лобко, 2008

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    Interpretationreasoning
    § Abstract

    Metric books, revision skazki, and confession lists are sufficiently informative sources and have a high level of reliability.

    “Metric books, revision”
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    Interpretationnone given
    § Introduction

    The fact that archival materials remain in the temporarily occupied territory and their fate remains unknown complicates greatly the genealogical heuristic of the population of Donetsk Oblast.

    “In particular, the fact that the archival materials remain in the temporarily occupied territory and their fate remains unknown today complicates greatly the genealogical heuristic of the population of Donetsk Oblast.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: The archival materials of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts remain in the temporarily occupied territory and their fate is unknown, making them inaccessible to Ukrainian researchers.
  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Interpretationreasoning
    § Abstract

    Metric books, revision skazki, and confession lists take perhaps the most important place among genealogical sources of the imperial era.

    “Metric books, revision”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
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    Interpretationreasoning
    § Abstract

    Metric books are the primary genealogical source because they record the main events in human life: birth, marriage, and death.

    “Metric books are the primary genealogical source, because they recorded the main events in human life: birth, marriage, death.”
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    Premisereasoning
    § Історія України

    The results of the censuses were used for other purposes: statistical, juristic (the record to the revision fixed the civil status of the person), military, etc.

    “However, its results were used for other purposes: statistical, juristic (the record to the revision fixed the civil status of the person), military, etc.”
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    Premisenone given
    § Results and Discussion

    The log of metric books, confirming three parts of church acts about births, marriages, and deaths, was approved in 1724.

    “The log of metric books, which confirmed the presence of three parts of church acts about births, marriages and deaths, was approved in 1724.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. The quote only partly states this claim.

    Premiseown data
    § Історія України

    In the last column about those who were not in confession, a note of how many years the person had not been in confession with the priest was made, indicating the reason, most often because of the excommunication.

    “In the last column about those who were not in confession, a note of how many years the person had not been in confession with the priest was made, indicating the reason”
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    Premisenone given
    § Історія України

    Only since 1781, the fourth revision, the system of nationwide revisions was extended to Ukraine.

    “Only since 1781, the fourth revision, the system of nationwide revisions was extended to Ukraine.”
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    Interpretationreasoning
    § Історія України

    Such concentration of lists contributes to their faster description, but makes it difficult to conduct genealogical research at the place of residence of the representatives of the family.

    “Such concentration of lists contributes to their faster description, but makes it difficult to conduct genealogical research at the place of residence of the representatives of the family.”
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    Premisenone given
    § Results and Discussion

    The period of existence of metric books ended with the introduction of acts of civil status.

    “The period of existence of metric books ended with the introduction of acts of civil status.”
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    Premisecitation
    § History of Ukraine

    On April 20, 2018, on the website of the Central State Electronic Archives of Ukraine, online access to digitized copies of metric books of the State Archives of Donetsk Oblast was given.

    “On April 20, 2018, on the website of the Central State Electronic Archives of Ukraine, online access to digitized copies of metric books of the State Archives of Donetsk Oblast, obtained in the framework of the joint project of the State Archive Service of Ukraine with the International Organization”
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    • cites Центральний державний електронний архів України

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    Premisenone given
    § Історія України

    In the first graph of confession lists, order numbers of houses or yards were indicated; in the second graph, number of women and men was indicated; in the graph spirituals and their household, family members' names were indicated, with spouses' names and patronymics and children's names only.

    “In the first graph, order numbers of houses or yards were indicated, in the second graph, number of women and men was indicated, in the graph”
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    § Results and Discussion

    On the legislative level, the registration of births and deaths in Russia was established by the decree of Peter I of April 14, 1702.

    “On the legislative level, the registration of births and deaths in Russia was established by the decree of Peter I of April 14, 1702”
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    Premisecitation
    § Results and Discussion

    Lists of born Mennonites did not contain information on infant baptism, because Mennonites did not baptize infants but performed only water baptisms of people who were 18-20 years old.

    “In particular, lists of born Mennonites did not contain information on infant baptism, because for religious canons, Mennonites did not baptize infants, but performed only water baptisms of people who were 18-20 years old (Бондарь, 1916).”
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    • cites Бондарь, 1916

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    § Історія України

    In course of particular revisions, the female population, non-taxed segments, foreigners were enumerated, and other separate additional information, such as nationality, religion, physical defects, etc., was indicated.

    “Therefore, in course of particular revisions, the female population, non-taxed segments, foreigners were enumerated, other separate additional information, such as nationality, religion, physical defects, etc. was indicated.”
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    § History of Ukraine

    In 1850, the IX people's census was conducted.

    “In 1850, the ІХ people's census was conducted.”
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    Interpretationreasoning
    § Історія України

    Considering that the confession lists were compiled annually in two copies - the parochial one and the consistorial one - they help to determine an approximate year of marriage in the absence of metric books, as well as to identify information about births and deaths of children in the family during the inter-revision period.

    “Considering that the confession lists were compiled annually in two copies -the parochial one and the consistorial one, they help to determine an approximate year of marriage in the absence of metric books, as well as to identify information about births and deaths of children in the family during the inter-revision period.”
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    Interpretationreasoning
    § History of Ukraine

    Nobody was interested in accounting for this category of the population, so sometimes it was conducted inconsistently and carelessly.

    “Nobody was interested in accounting for this category of the population, so sometimes it was conducted inconsistently and carelessly.”
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    Premisenone given
    § Results and Discussion

    In 1838 a new form of metric records was developed, according to which the name of the newborn was recorded in a separate graph, the parents' data had to contain religion, the age of a newly married couple was recorded in a separate graph, and information on the deceased was also entered separately.

    “In 1838 a new form of metric records was developed, according to which the name of the newborn was recorded in a separate graph, the parents' data had to contain religion, the age of a newly married couple was recorded in a separate graph, and information on the deceased was also entered separately.”
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    Premisecitation
    § History of Ukraine

    After V. Yanukovych' coming to power and his replacement of leadership of the State Archive Service of Ukraine in 2011, the cooperation was terminated by the Ukrainian side in connection with the entry into force of the Laws of Ukraine on personal data protection.

    “After V. Yanukovych' coming to power and his replacement of leadership of the State Archive Service of Ukraine in 2011, the cooperation was terminated by the Ukrainian side in connection with the entry into force of the Laws of Ukraine”
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    • cites Держархів Донецької області.Ф. 209.Звіт про роботу держархіву області за 2012 рік

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    § Історія України

    The powiat treasury chambers were created in 1779 and were under the authority of the governorate treasury chambers.

    “The latter were created in 1779 and were under the authority of the governorate treasury chambers.”
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    § Results and Discussion

    The peculiarity of maintenance of a metric book of the Jewish population concerning born children was the compulsory indication of the dates of birth of children and indication of carrying out of circumcision of newborn boys, which was performed on the 8th day after birth of the baby.

    “The peculiarity of maintenance of a metric book of the Jewish population concerning born children was the compulsory indication of the dates of birth of children and indication of carrying out of circumcision of newborn boys, which was performed on the 8th day after birth of the baby.”
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    Premisecitation
    § History of Ukraine

    The maintenance of a register of parishioners who had been confessed to the priest was suggested by Petro Mohyla, but again met resistance from the priests.

    “The maintenance of a register of parishioners who had been confessed to the priest was suggested by Petro Mohyla, but again met resistance from the priests (Скочиляс, 2002).”
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    • cites Скочиляс, 2002

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    § Results and Discussion

    Metric books were introduced for the entire population of the Russian Empire, for representatives of different faiths, including the population of the Dnieper Ukraine.

    “Metric books were introduced for the entire population of the Russian Empire, for representatives of different faiths, including the population of the Dnieper Ukraine.”
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    Interpretationnone given
    § History of Ukraine

    In absence of metric books, confession lists are a valuable source in making genealogical trees.

    “In absence of metric books, they are a valuable source in making genealogical trees.”
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    Interpretationreasoning
    § History of Ukraine

    Most of these settlements were founded in these years and the Mariupol colonial district was formed.

    “most of these settlements were founded in these years and the Mariupol colonial district was formed.”
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    Premisenone given
    § History of Ukraine

    The obligingness of maintaining the confession lists was enshrined in the Synod Decree of March 7, 1722 and the Senate Decree of July 16, 1722.

    “The obligingness of maintaining the confession lists was enshrined in the Synod Decree of March 7, 1722 and the Senate Decree of July 16, 1722.”
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    Premisenone given
    § Results and Discussion

    Metric records also include information on first and last name changes, confirmation of the legality of birth or adoption, which is important in genealogical practices.

    “Metric records also include information on first and last name changes, confirmation of the legality of birth or adoption, which is important in genealogical practices.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. The paper may give no reason why it holds.

    Interpretationnone given
    § History of Ukraine

    Another universal genealogical source is the confession lists of the churches.

    “Another universal genealogical source is the confession lists of the churches.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Premisenone given
    § History of Ukraine

    The Senate Decree of April 16, 1737 introduced the forms of confession lists.

    “The Senate Decree of April 16, 1737 introduced the forms of confession lists.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. The paper may give no reason why it holds.

    Premisenone given
    § History of Ukraine

    Since 1835, the merger of five Mennonite colonies into the Mariupol Mennonite District began.

    “Since 1835, the merger of five Mennonite colonies into the Mariupol Mennonite District began.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Premisenone given
    § Results and Discussion

    The metric books of the second part had a marked difference about married people: it was compulsory for the Orthodox population to conduct a marriage search, for the German-speaking population a triple announcement of marriage and the presence of short chronological lists of married, lists of betrothed, and for Jews contraction of marriage - kesubah / ketubah.

    “The metric books of the second part had a marked difference -about married people.In particular, it was compulsory for the Orthodox population to conduct a marriage search, for the German-speaking population -a triple announcement of marriage and the presence of short chronological lists of married, lists of betrothed and, and for Jews -contraction of marriage -kesubah / ketubah.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. The paper may give no reason why it holds.

    Premisenone given
    § History of Ukraine

    The confession list is an annual register of names of parishioners of a church who were confessed by a priest.

    “The confession list is an annual register of names of parishioners of a church who were confessed by a priest.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Premisenone given
    § Історія України

    Only from the fifth revision (1794-1795), the revision accounting of the population was extended to all Ukrainian lands that were part of the Russian Empire.

    “Only from the fifth revision (1794-1795), the revision accounting of the population was extended to all Ukrainian lands that were part of the Russian Empire.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Premisenone given
    § Історія України

    Since the first census, the government had always emphasized the fiscal aim of mass accounting of people.

    “Since the first census, the government had always emphasized the fiscal aim of mass accounting of people.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Premisecitation
    § History of Ukraine

    In case of a long absence, the parishioner had to confess to the church of a parish of a place of his temporary stay and to give a certificate of confession to the priest of his settlement.

    “In case of a long absence, the parishioner had to confess to the church of a parish of a place of his temporary stay and to give a certificate of confession to the priest of his settlement”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites ПСЗ-1.Т.6.№ 4052.С. 741.

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

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  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The archival materials of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts remain in the temporarily occupied territory and their fate is unknown, making them inaccessible to Ukrainian researchers.

    “In particular, the fact that the archival materials remain in the temporarily occupied territory and their fate remains unknown today complicates greatly the genealogical heuristic of the population of Donetsk Oblast.”
    “Due to the inaccessibility of the materials of the state archives of Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts for Ukrainian researchers, the experience of cooperation of the state archives of Ukraine with the international organization”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Russian aggression in the East of Ukraine prevents Ukrainian researchers from studying part of these source complexes.

    “Their scientific value is increasing today because of the inability of Ukrainian researchers to study part of these complexes due to Russian aggression in the East of Ukraine.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Every Orthodox Christian should confess at least once a year and receive the Sacrament.

    “Every Orthodox Christian should confess at least once a year and receive the Sacrament.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The State Archives of Donetsk Region holds metric books, confession lists, and revision skazki from the XVIII to the beginning of the XX century.

    “The purpose of research is to identify the features of information record in metric books, confession lists and revision”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The preservation of the analyzed genealogical sources is incomplete and many of them are inaccessible to Ukrainian researchers.

    “since the preservation of these sources is incomplete and many of them are inaccessible to Ukrainian researchers”
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Self-check

Percentages, sums and reported differences re-computed from the paper’s own numbers.

Each contradiction between two passages listed here was confirmed by an independent check.

  • Fourth revision both included and excluded women

    Major

    The first statement implies that the fourth revision counted both men and women; the second says it did not record women.

  • Male bourgeois breakdown does not match its total

    Minor

    The stated 1,483 Greek males and 17 Russian males sum to 1,500, not the stated 1,655 male bourgeois.

    Reported 1655 · recomputed 1500

  • Six cases are identified by seven case numbers

    Minor

    The parenthetical list contains seven case numbers, not six.

  • Footnote 25 gives two different case numbers

    Minor

    The two versions of the same archival citation identify case 115 and case 116, respectively.

  • Conflicting counts of Greek villages in the VII revision

    Minor

    The paper says VII-revision materials contain information on 15 Greek villages, then says information is available for only seven Greek villages.

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Citations

Cites

Still being checked.

Research works printed but not linked: 3

  1. Huzenkov, S. H. (2005). Metrychni knyhy yak dzherelo z isto- rychnoi demohrafii Pivdennoi Ukrainy druhoi polovyny XIX - pochatku XX st. [Parish registers as a source of historical demography of Southern Ukraine in the 2nd half of the XIX - early XX centuries] (Сandidate's thesis). Zaporizhzhia: Zapo- rizhzhia National University (in Ukrainian).
  2. Lobko, N. V. (2008). Informatsiinyi potentsial ukrainskykh henea- lohichnykh dzherel ta yoho vykorystannia v istorychnykh dos- lidzhennia [Information potential of Ukrainian genealogical sources and its usage in historical researches] (Сandidate's thesis). Kyiv: Тaras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (in Ukrainian).
  3. Vasyk, O. V. (2011). Metrychni knyhy yak dzherelo z istorii Don- basu druhoi polovyny XIX -pochatku XX st. [Parish registers as the source of Donbass history in the second half of the XIXth -the beginning of the XXth century] (Сandidate's thesis). Donetsk: Donetsk National University (in Ukrainian).

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Metadata

Authors
Hedo, A., & Kryhina, O.
Affiliations
Mariupol State University (UA)
Venue
Skhid
Published
2019-12-17
Volume
0
Issue
6(164)
Pages
89-95
ISSN
  • 1728-9343 (ISSN-L)
  • 2411-3093
OpenAlex
W2994779128
Cited by
0
References
0
FWCI
0.00
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
cc-by-nc-nd
Locations
  • Skhid (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • The Scientific Issues of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University Series pedagogy (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University Institutional repository (Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University) (submittedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › History › Biographical and Historical Analysis
  • Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › Soviet and Russian History
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Conservation › Digital and Traditional Archives Management
Keywords
genealogical sources, Donetsk region, metric books, genealogical trees, parish registers, 18th century, 19th century, family history, Russian Empire

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