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<br> Church records are arranged by religion. Most people in the Netherlands belonged to either the Dutch Reformed(''Nederduits Gereformeerd'') or Roman Catholic Churches. Some belonged to other religions such as Lutherans or Mennonites (''Doopsgezinde'') or were Jews(''Jooden''). See the page [[Netherlands Church History]] for more information about different religions in the Netherlands. | <br> Church records are arranged by religion. Most people in the Netherlands belonged to either the Dutch Reformed(''Nederduits Gereformeerd'') or Roman Catholic Churches. Some belonged to other religions such as Lutherans or Mennonites (''Doopsgezinde'') or were Jews(''Jooden''). See the page [[Netherlands Church History]] for more information about different religions in the Netherlands. | ||
Church records are crucial for pre-1811 Dutch research. Church records continued to be kept after the introduction of civil registration,but are not kept by the Family History Library and are generally difficult to access. After 1811 they were mostly superseded by [[Netherlands Civil Registration|Civil Registration]].. | Church records are crucial for pre-1811 Dutch research. Church records continued to be kept after the introduction of civil registration,but are not kept by the Family History Library and are generally difficult to access. After 1811 they were mostly superseded by [[Netherlands Civil Registration|Civil Registration]].. | ||
*Dutch Reformed (Nederlands Hervormde) 1553- | |||
*Walloon Reformed (Waals Hervormde) 1583- | |||
*Roman Catholic (Rooms Katholieke) 1585- | |||
*Evangelical Lutheran (Evangelisch Lutherse) 1590- | |||
*English Reformed (Engels Hervormde) 1607- | |||
*English Presbyterian (Engels Presbyteriaanse) 1607- | |||
*Old Catholic (Oud Katholieke) 1615- | |||
*German Reformed (Evangelisch Hervormde) 1615- | |||
*Scottish Reformed (Schotse Hervormde) 1616- | |||
*Dutch Baptist/Mennonite (Nederlandse Doopsgezinde) 1622- | |||
*Remonstrant (Remonstrantse) 1631- | |||
*Flemisch Baptist/Mennonite (Vlaams Doopgezinde) 1635- | |||
*Flemisch Reformed (Vlaams Hervormde) 1661- | |||
*Anglican (Engelse) 1698- | |||
*English Episcopal (Engels Episcopaalse) 1708- | |||
*Jews (Jooden) 1709- | |||
*Evangelical Brethren (Evangelische Broederschap) 1746- | |||
*Restored Lutheran (Hersteld Lutherse) 1791- | |||
*Greek Catholic (Grieks Katholieke) 1798-<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: The Netherlands,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1987-1998.</ref> | |||
== Baptisms [''Dopen''] == | == Baptisms [''Dopen''] == | ||
From about 1550 onwards, Churches started to keep registers of infants that had been baptized. Catholics were usually baptized within two days of birth. Protestants may have waited until a Sunday. Mennonites/Doopsgezinden only baptized adults. | From about 1550 onwards, Churches started to keep registers of infants that had been baptized. Catholics were usually baptized within two days of birth. Protestants may have waited until a Sunday. Mennonites/Doopsgezinden only baptized adults. | ||
Earlier registers typically give less information, sometimes including only the child’s and father’s names and the baptism date. Earlier records do not always name the mother, or give only her first name. | Earlier registers typically give less information, sometimes including only the child’s and father’s names and the baptism date. Earlier records do not always name the mother, or give only her first name. | ||
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Remember, not all of this information will always be there, especially the names of witnesses and the place/date of birth. The main date on the record will be that of the baptism, not the birth. Most baptism records do not have a birth date. | Remember, not all of this information will always be there, especially the names of witnesses and the place/date of birth. The main date on the record will be that of the baptism, not the birth. Most baptism records do not have a birth date. | ||
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=== Examples === | === Examples === | ||
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Image:Doop entry.jpg|Example 1 | Image:Doop entry.jpg|Example 1 | ||
Image:Doop entry 2.jpg|Example 2 | Image:Doop entry 2.jpg|Example 2 | ||
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*Their residence and occupation | *Their residence and occupation | ||
*The date of the marriage proclamations or banns. | *The date of the marriage proclamations or banns. | ||
*The names of previous spouses. | *The names of previous spouses. | ||
*If the groom was a member of the military, the regiment or name of the commanding officer. | *If the groom was a member of the military, the regiment or name of the commanding officer. | ||
In later registers, especially after 1794, the following may be recorded. | In later registers, especially after 1794, the following may be recorded. | ||
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Catholic marriage registers tend to be very simplistic, often containing only names. | Catholic marriage registers tend to be very simplistic, often containing only names. | ||
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=== Marriage Supplements [''Trouwbijlagen''] === | === Marriage Supplements [''Trouwbijlagen''] === | ||
Especially after 1794 there may be marriage supplements. These will contain evidence of deaths of former spouses and the names of parents(for parental consent). Other information may be found. | Especially after 1794 there may be marriage supplements. These will contain evidence of deaths of former spouses and the names of parents(for parental consent). Other information may be found. | ||
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=== Marriage Tax [''Impost op Trouwen''] === | === Marriage Tax [''Impost op Trouwen''] === | ||
In the province of Holland a tax on marriages was imposed from 1695 to 1805. If you do not locate your ancestor’s marriage in any other source, look in the marriage tax records. See the "[[Netherlands Taxation|Taxation]]" section for more information. | In the province of Holland a tax on marriages was imposed from 1695 to 1805. If you do not locate your ancestor’s marriage in any other source, look in the marriage tax records. See the "[[Netherlands Taxation|Taxation]]" section for more information. | ||
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*Cause of death | *Cause of death | ||
*Place of residence or death | *Place of residence or death | ||
Church account books [''kerkrekeningen''] often give details about burials. | <br> Church account books [''kerkrekeningen''] often give details about burials. | ||
== Membership Records [''Lidmaten''] == | == Membership Records [''Lidmaten''] == | ||
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| Search on the site of [https://www.bhic.nl/onderzoeken/stamboom/eenvoudig-zoeken BHIC]<br> | | Search on the site of [https://www.bhic.nl/onderzoeken/stamboom/eenvoudig-zoeken BHIC]<br> | ||
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| Limburg | | Limburg | ||
| Search on the site of [http://www.allelimburgers.nl/ AlleLimburgers] | | Search on the site of [http://www.allelimburgers.nl/ AlleLimburgers] | ||
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=== Zoekakten === | === Zoekakten === | ||
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For the few records not on Zoekakten/FamilySearch, try the Family Search catalog. These records are usually under 'Cemeteries" or some other category and because of this were not included in the Online Record Collections. <br> | For the few records not on Zoekakten/FamilySearch, try the Family Search catalog. These records are usually under 'Cemeteries" or some other category and because of this were not included in the Online Record Collections. <br> | ||
<br> The Family History Library has also collected many indexes to Dutch church records. These are listed in the Place search of the catalog under: | |||
The Family History Library has also collected many indexes to Dutch church records. These are listed in the Place search of the catalog under: | |||
NETHERLANDS, [PROVINCE] – CHURCH RECORDS – INDEXES | NETHERLANDS, [PROVINCE] – CHURCH RECORDS – INDEXES | ||
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Church record inventories are essential tools for finding Dutch records. They identify records that are available, their location, and the years they cover. The following source, prepared by the Central Office for Genealogy, lists all known church records of the Netherlands: | Church record inventories are essential tools for finding Dutch records. They identify records that are available, their location, and the years they cover. The following source, prepared by the Central Office for Genealogy, lists all known church records of the Netherlands: | ||
The CBG (Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie) has the following nationwide inventory of Netherlands church records, by Willem Wijnaendts van Resandt. It is also held at the FHL.It can be accessed on the website of the Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie at [http://www.cbg.nl/download/Repertorium-dtb-totaal-ocr.pdf this] link. | The CBG (Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie) has the following nationwide inventory of Netherlands church records, by Willem Wijnaendts van Resandt. It is also held at the FHL.It can be accessed on the website of the Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie at [http://www.cbg.nl/download/Repertorium-dtb-totaal-ocr.pdf this] link. | ||
For specific places or provinces, use the applicable archives inventory feature. It will list in an ordered manner all the records held by the archive. Available online images and indexes are usually indicated there. | For specific places or provinces, use the applicable archives inventory feature. It will list in an ordered manner all the records held by the archive. Available online images and indexes are usually indicated there. <br> | ||
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=== Gazetters === | === Gazetters === | ||
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Some gazetteers indicate parish jurisdictions. For more information, see the "[[Netherlands Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]" section and the section below, which discusses church record inventories. | Some gazetteers indicate parish jurisdictions. For more information, see the "[[Netherlands Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]" section and the section below, which discusses church record inventories. | ||
A small village that did not have its own church was usually assigned to a parish in a nearby larger town. Consequently, your ancestor may have lived in one village but belonged to a parish in another town. This is particularly true of Roman Catholic parishes. In predominant Dutch Reformed Church areas, Roman Catholic records include people for a wide area. | A small village that did not have its own church was usually assigned to a parish in a nearby larger town. Consequently, your ancestor may have lived in one village but belonged to a parish in another town. This is particularly true of Roman Catholic parishes. In predominant Dutch Reformed Church areas, Roman Catholic records include people for a wide area. | ||
== Search Strategies and Tips == | == Search Strategies and Tips == | ||
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*Be sure you know where you get information from. Note down the precise church. Note the number of the book(RBS number) and the name of the parish. | *Be sure you know where you get information from. Note down the precise church. Note the number of the book(RBS number) and the name of the parish. | ||
[[Category: | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Netherlands_Church_Records]] [[Category:Church_Records_by_Country]] | |||