Baptism Comments - All entries give the child's name, date of birth (Geburt), the date of the baptism (Tauf), whether a son (Sohn) or daughter (Tochter), whether the child was legitimate (ehl. or ehelich), the full name of the Father, and the names of the godparents (Pathen). Before 1867 only the mother's first name is given, but after 1867 the mother's maiden name is also usually given.

Before 1868 all of the child's three or four baptism names, taken from those of the godparents, are usually given but with no indication of the name by which the child will actually be called. After 1868 some indication of the name to be used is often given, and after 1872 usually only the child's primary name is given.