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Although Philippine parish records are one of the most valuable sources, they are not 100 percent accurate. Double-check the record, cross-reference it with other records, and carefully interpret the data. | Although Philippine parish records are one of the most valuable sources, they are not 100 percent accurate. Double-check the record, cross-reference it with other records, and carefully interpret the data. | ||
==Finding Aids== | |||
To search Catholic records, you must know where your ancestor resided. The boundaries for civil and religious jurisdictions are often the same.<br>Therefore, gazetteers and atlases can help you determine religious boundaries so you can select the parishes most likely to have the records you need. The most valuable reference for finding your ancestor’s parish is: | To search Catholic records, you must know where your ancestor resided. The boundaries for civil and religious jurisdictions are often the same.<br>Therefore, gazetteers and atlases can help you determine religious boundaries so you can select the parishes most likely to have the records you need. The most valuable reference for finding your ancestor’s parish is: | ||