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Although many of the very early records may have been preserved, many parishes have gaps in their records, especially before 1736. | Although many of the very early records may have been preserved, many parishes have gaps in their records, especially before 1736. | ||
==== Protestants (Huguenots) ==== | ==== Protestants (Huguenots) ==== | ||
In France, Protestantism started in 1541. A synod in Paris in 1559 decided that a record of baptisms and marriages of Protestants would be kept by the pastors. Because of wars, intolerance, and other calamities, some of these early Protestant records may have been destroyed. | In France, Protestantism started in 1541. A synod in Paris in 1559 decided that a record of baptisms and marriages of Protestants would be kept by the pastors. Because of wars, intolerance, and other calamities, some of these early Protestant records may have been destroyed. | ||
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*Search the death registers for all family members. Death records may show children who were never recorded in baptism records. | *Search the death registers for all family members. Death records may show children who were never recorded in baptism records. | ||
[[Category:France]] [[Category:Huguenots]] | [[Category:France]] [[Category:Huguenots]] [[Category:Roman Catholics]] | ||