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== How to Use the Records == | == How to Use the Records == | ||
Parish registers are the best source for identifying individuals, parents, and spouses in France before 1792. Civil registration began in September 1792, and after this date, civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths is equally important. The information recorded in the parish registers confirms the information found in the civil registers. | Parish registers are the best source for identifying individuals, parents, and spouses in France before 1792. Civil registration began in September 1792, and after this date, civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths is equally important. The information recorded in the parish registers confirms the information found in the civil registers. | ||
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Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | ||
To search the collection | === Searching the Collection === | ||
'''To browse by image:'''<br> To search the collection image by image select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page then follow these series of links: <br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select the "Department" category <br> ⇒Select the "Township" category <br> ⇒Select the "Parish" category <br> ⇒Select the "Record Type and Year Range" category which takes you to the images. | |||
Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
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== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||