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''[[Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Quebec]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Quebec_Notarial_Records|Notarial Records]]'' | ''[[Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Quebec]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Quebec_Notarial_Records|Notarial Records]]'' | ||
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There are many types of notarial records. They include property deeds and related documents. In early Québec, wills and marriage contracts were the most common notarial records. After the mid-1800s, marriage contracts were much less common. The most useful notarial records for family history research are: | There are many types of notarial records. They include property deeds and related documents. In early Québec, wills and marriage contracts were the most common notarial records. After the mid-1800s, marriage contracts were much less common. The most useful notarial records for family history research are: | ||
'''Contrats de mariage (marriage contracts)'''. These may describe the bride's dowry and the division of property if the marriage is dissolved. They often include names and places of residence of the spouses' parents. This information is important if church records are missing or incomplete.<br> | '''Contrats de mariage (marriage contracts)'''. These may describe the bride's dowry and the division of property if the marriage is dissolved. They often include names and places of residence of the spouses' parents. This information is important if church records are missing or incomplete.<br> | ||
=== Testaments (wills) === | === Testaments (wills) === | ||
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See [[Canada Notarial Records]] for further information. | See [[Canada Notarial Records]] for further information. | ||
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Wiki articles describing online collections are found at: | Wiki articles describing online collections are found at: | ||
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[[Category:Quebec|Notarial Records]] | [[Category:Quebec|Notarial Records]] | ||