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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.
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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.