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== Determine the record keeping jurisdiction == | == Determine the record keeping jurisdiction == | ||
Not every village in Slovakia had its own parish. Often, several smaller villages belonged to one parish. Use [[Slovakia Gazetteers|gazetteer]] to determine the location of the parish or synagogue where records were kept. Once you have determined the location of the church or synagogue, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog | Not every village in Slovakia had its own parish. Often, several smaller villages belonged to one parish. Use [[Slovakia Gazetteers|gazetteer]] to determine the location of the parish or synagogue where records were kept. Once you have determined the location of the church or synagogue, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to get the film numbers of the available records. You can then order the appropriate films. | ||
== Find your ancestor in the records == | == Find your ancestor in the records == | ||
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[[Image:Praying Monk in Terchová Vicinity.JPG|thumb|right|Praying Monk in Terchová Vicinity.JPG]] | [[Image:Praying Monk in Terchová Vicinity.JPG|thumb|right|Praying Monk in Terchová Vicinity.JPG]] | ||
The best sources of genealogical information in Slovakia are the church records kept by the local parishes. The Family History Library has microfilmed records from all regional archives in Slovakia. Use the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FamilySearch Catalog/frameset_fhlc.asp | The best sources of genealogical information in Slovakia are the church records kept by the local parishes. The Family History Library has microfilmed records from all regional archives in Slovakia. Use the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FamilySearch Catalog/frameset_fhlc.asp FamilySearch Catalog] to determine what records are available for the locality. | ||
== Research by mail == | == Research by mail == | ||