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== '''Organization of the Index''' == | == '''Organization of the Index''' == | ||
In the original index, the beginning of each film has: | In the original index, the beginning of each film has: | ||
A list of abbreviations used for first names. | * A list of abbreviations used for first names. | ||
A list of abbreviations used for localities. | * A list of abbreviations used for localities. | ||
A list of the parishes and years that were indexed. | * A list of the parishes and years that were indexed. | ||
These listings do not appear in the supplement. | These listings do not appear in the supplement. | ||
The marriage information is on cards. Each marriage has two cards—one for the bride and one for the groom. Brides are listed by their maiden name. The cards are in alphabetical order, and the order is fairly accurate. | The marriage information is on cards. Each marriage has two cards—one for the bride and one for the groom. Brides are listed by their maiden name. The cards are in alphabetical order, and the order is fairly accurate. | ||
Spelling variations of a surname may be filed together. For example, Deneau and Deneault are filed together. | Spelling variations of a surname may be filed together. For example, Deneau and Deneault are filed together. | ||
Some surnames are split into two or more groups. The groups are filmed one after the other. For example, film 543703 has a group of Dubeau names that ends with “Dubeau, Zoé.” The next film has a second group of Dubeau names that begins with “Dubeau, Abraham.” If your ancestor is Pierre Dubeau, you may have to look in both groups to find his marriage record. | Some surnames are split into two or more groups. The groups are filmed one after the other. For example, film 543703 has a group of Dubeau names that ends with “Dubeau, Zoé.” The next film has a second group of Dubeau names that begins with “Dubeau, Abraham.” If your ancestor is Pierre Dubeau, you may have to look in both groups to find his marriage record. | ||
There are also cards filed under “Inconnu(e)” (unknown) where the surname is not known because of illegitimate birth. | There are also cards filed under “Inconnu(e)” (unknown) where the surname is not known because of illegitimate birth. | ||
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== '''Common Terms and Abbreviations''' == | == '''Common Terms and Abbreviations''' == | ||