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|Records=Church Records | |||
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=== How to Find the Records === | === How to Find the Records === | ||
The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Anglican parish registers. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Anglican records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here].<br><br> However, many Anglican church records are kept in the Diocesan Archives for where your ancestor lived. The following are the five Anglican diocese in New Zealand and their corresponding archives: | The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Anglican parish registers. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Anglican records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here].<br><br> However, many Anglican church records are kept in the Diocesan Archives for where your ancestor lived. The following are the five Anglican diocese in New Zealand and their corresponding archives: | ||
*'''Auckland''' | *'''Auckland''' Anglican Diocese of Auckland at 12 Saint Stephens Avenue, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand | ||
*'''Christchurch''' | *'''Christchurch''' [https://www.facebook.com/AnglicanDioceseofChristchurch/ Anglican Diocese of Christchurch] at 95 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand | ||
*'''Nelson''' | *'''Nelson''' [https://www.nelsonanglican.nz/ Anglican Diocese of Nelson] at 48 Halifax Street East, Nelson 7010, New Zealand | ||
*'''Waiapu''' | *'''Waiapu''' [http://www.waiapu.com/ Anglican Diocese of Waiapu] at 2 Bower Street, Napier 4110, New Zealand | ||
*'''Waikato''' | *'''Waikato''' [http://www.waikatotaranakianglican.org.nz/ Anglican Diocese Of Waikato and Taranaki] at 104 Morrinsville Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand | ||
==== Online Resources and Websites ==== | ==== Online Resources and Websites ==== | ||
*''' | *'''1840-2008''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10866/new-zealand-index-of-burials-1840-2008 New Zealand, Index of Burials, 1840-2008] at MyHeritage - index ($) | ||
*'''1886-1946''' | *'''1844-1870''' {{FSC|412732|item|disp=Church records : Church of England in New Zealand baptisms, 1844-1870}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1857-1975''' | *'''1886-1946''' {{FSC|418285|item|disp=Baptismal register, 1886-1946}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1857-1914''' | *'''1857-1975''' {{FSC|164579|item|disp=Church records, 1857-1975}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1907-1950''' | *'''1857-1914''' {{FSC|438199|item|disp=Parish registers, 1857-1914}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1883-1940''' | *'''1907-1950''' {{FSC|68259|item|disp=Parish registers, 1907-1950}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1886-1945''' | *'''1883-1940''' {{FSC|136263|item|disp=Register of Anglican Maori birth, death records in Wairoa District, 1883-1940; also land deals}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1890-1984''' | *'''1886-1945''' {{FSC|418277|item|disp=Baptismal register, 1886-1945}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1852-1863''' | *'''1890-1984''' {{FSC|758020|item|disp=Parish registers, 1890-1984}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1852-1863''' {{FSC|513861|item|disp=Marriage records of Rev. John Morgan}} at FamilySearch - images | |||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
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==Catholic Records == | ==Catholic Records == | ||
=== | [[File:New Zealand Catholic Dioceses.png|350px|thumb|right|<center>Catholic dioceses in New Zealand</center>]] | ||
===Resources=== | |||
There are currently no Catholic church records for New Zealand available online. Most Catholic registers are kept in the parish where they were created. To find which parish your ancestor may have attended, visit the Catholic Diocesan website. There are six Catholic Dioceses in New Zealand: | There are currently no Catholic church records for New Zealand available online. Most Catholic registers are kept in the parish where they were created. To find which parish your ancestor may have attended, visit the Catholic Diocesan website. There are six Catholic Dioceses in New Zealand: | ||
*'''Auckland''' | *'''Auckland''' [https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/ Catholic Diocese of Auckland] at 30 New St, St Mary’s Bay, Auckland 1011, New Zealand | ||
*'''Christchurch''' | *'''Christchurch''' [https://cdoc.nz/ Catholic Diocese of Christchurch] at 391 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand | ||
*'''Dunedin''' | *'''Dunedin''' [https://www.cdd.org.nz/ Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin] at 300 Rattray St., Private Bag 1941, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand | ||
*'''Hamilton''' | *'''Hamilton''' [https://www.cdh.org.nz/our-diocese Catholic Diocese of Hamilton] at 51 Grey Street, Hamilton East 3216, New Zealand | ||
*'''Palmerston North''' | *'''Palmerston North''' [https://pndiocese.org.nz/ Diocese of Palmerston North] at 33 Amesbury Street, Private Bag 11 012, Palmerston North, New Zealand | ||
*'''Wellington''' | *'''Wellington''' [https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/ Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington] at 22-30 Hill Street, Thorndon, WELLINGTON 6011, New Zealand | ||
Additionally, the Catholic Dioceses of Auckland and Christchurch have diocesan archives that house some parish registers. | Additionally, the Catholic Dioceses of Auckland and Christchurch have diocesan archives that house some parish registers. | ||
*'''Auckland''' | *'''Auckland''' [https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/services/pompallier-heritage-centre/ Catholic Diocese of Auckland Pompallier Heritage Centre and Archives] at 30 New St, St Mary’s Bay, Auckland 1011, New Zealand - genealogical research is only permitted for records taken before 1900 | ||
*'''Christchurch''' | *'''Christchurch''' [https://archives.chchcatholic.nz/ Catholic Diocese of Christchurch Archives] at 2/9 Washington Way, Sydenham, Christchurch City 8011 | ||
The [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] also has many church records, including Catholic records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here]. | The [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] also has many church records, including Catholic records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here]. | ||
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The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Congregationalist records. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Congregationalist records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here]. | The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Congregationalist records. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Congregationalist records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here]. | ||
==== Online Resources and Websites ==== | ==== Online Resources and Websites ==== | ||
*'''1871-1905''' | *'''1871-1905''' {{FSC|210135|item|disp=Marriages, 1871-1905}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
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The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Methodist records. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Methodist records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here]. | The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Methodist records. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Methodist records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here]. | ||
==== Online Resources and Websites ==== | ==== Online Resources and Websites ==== | ||
*'''1830-1877''' | *'''1830-1877''' {{FSC|631678|item|disp=Christenings and marriages from northern New Zealand, 1830-1877}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1844-1969''' | *'''1844-1969''' {{FSC|631992|item|disp=Register of European names from Methodist records from Hokianga, New Zealand, 1834-1850}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1846-1917''' | *'''1846-1917''' {{FSC|245816|item|disp=Marriages, pre-1915}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1830-1968''' | *'''1830-1968''' {{FSC|412881|item|disp=Methodists records for New Zealand, 1830-1968}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1878-1914''' | *'''1878-1914''' {{FSC|209761|item|disp=Church records, 1840-1954}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
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The best resource for Presbyterian records in New Zealand is the "Register of New Zealand Presbyterian Marriages 1848 to 1935." This database was compiled by the Presbyterian Research Centre and contains marriage records for Presbyterians during this time period. The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington also houses many Presbyterian church records. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org as well. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Presbyterian records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here]. | The best resource for Presbyterian records in New Zealand is the "Register of New Zealand Presbyterian Marriages 1848 to 1935." This database was compiled by the Presbyterian Research Centre and contains marriage records for Presbyterians during this time period. The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington also houses many Presbyterian church records. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org as well. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Presbyterian records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here]. | ||
==== Online Resources and Websites ==== | ==== Online Resources and Websites ==== | ||
*'''1856-1980''' | *'''1856-1980''' [http://www.presbyterian.org.nz/archives/marriagesdatabase.htm Register of New Zealand Presbyterian Marriages 1848 to 1935] at the Presbyterian Research Centre - indexes | ||
*'''1848-1920''' | *'''1848-1920''' [http://www.presbyterian.org.nz/archives/synodregionmarriages.htm Register of Otago & Southland Marriages 1848 to 1920] at the Presbyterian Research Centre - indexes | ||
*'''1881-1908''' | *'''1881-1908''' {{FSC|412678|item|disp=St. David's Presbyterian Church : index to marriages, 1881-1908}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
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Some of New Zealand's Church of Christ records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. | Some of New Zealand's Church of Christ records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. | ||
==== Online Resources and Websites ==== | ==== Online Resources and Websites ==== | ||
*'''1875-1926''' | *'''1875-1926''' {{RecordSearch|2367300|New Zealand, Auckland, Port Albert, Membership Lists and Minutes from the Church of Christ, 1875-1926}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1907-1958''' | *'''1907-1958''' {{FSC|1188832|item|disp=Church register, 1907-1958}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
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Some of New Zealand's records for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. | Some of New Zealand's records for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. | ||
==== Online Resources and Websites ==== | ==== Online Resources and Websites ==== | ||
*'''1905-1972''' | *'''1905-1972''' {{FSC|455443|item|disp=Marriage licenses, 1905-1972}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1904-1971''' | *'''1904-1971''' {{FSC|175871|item|disp=Marriage registers, 1904-1971}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1936-1940''' | *'''1936-1940''' {{FSC|447921|item|disp=Record of lost and unknown members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1936-1940}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1881-1929''' | *'''1881-1929''' {{FSC|243711|item|disp=Membership records, 1881-1929}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1884-1921''' | *'''1884-1921''' {{FSC|243726|item|disp=Membership records, 1884-1921}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1884-1922''' | *'''1884-1922''' {{FSC|243715|item|disp=Membership records, 1884-1922}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1886-1921''' | *'''1886-1921''' {{FSC|243722|item|disp=Membership records, 1886-1921}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1881-1921''' | *'''1881-1921''' {{FSC|243719|item|disp=Membership records, 1881-1921}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1884-1929''' | *'''1884-1929''' {{FSC|243698|item|disp=Membership records, 1884-1929}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
*'''1884-1921''' | *'''1884-1921''' {{FSC|243703|item|disp=Membership records, 1884-1921}} at FamilySearch - images | ||
More records for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are available on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/search FamilySearch Catalog]. Search for places within New Zealand. | More records for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are available on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/search FamilySearch Catalog]. Search for places within New Zealand. | ||
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The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Lutheran parish registers. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Lutheran records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here]. | The National Library of New Zealand in Wellington houses many Lutheran parish registers. To see what they have in their archives, visit their catalog [https://natlib.govt.nz/search here]. Some of New Zealand's church records have also been digitized and are available on FamilySearch.org. Additionally, the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ Auckland War Museum] has many church records, including Lutheran records, that are available to look at in their reading room. They also have some church records available online. To see what records they have available, visit them [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections-online here]. | ||
==== Online Resources and Websites ==== | ==== Online Resources and Websites ==== | ||
*'''1850-1885''' | *'''1850-1885''' {{FSC|417349|item|disp=Church records, 1850-1885}} at FamilySearch - index & images | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
The keeping of church records in New Zealand generally began when representatives of each religious organization arrived in the islands. Records of the Church of England (Anglican) exist from 1814 while those for the Catholic church date from 1838, and the records of the Baptist church date from the 1850's. No one religion was ever predominant enough in New Zealand to be considered a "state church". | The keeping of church records in New Zealand generally began when representatives of each religious organization arrived in the islands. Records of the Church of England (Anglican) exist from 1814 while those for the Catholic church date from 1838, and the records of the Baptist church date from the 1850's. No one religion was ever predominant enough in New Zealand to be considered a "state church". For more information about the various churches in New Zealand, see [[New Zealand Church History]] and [[New Zealand History]]. | ||
Civil authorities in New Zealand began registering vital statistics of European settlers in 1848, but registration did not become compulsory until eight years later. Registration of Maori marriages became compulsory in 1911 and births and deaths in 1913. Church records can contain information on many individuals who do not appear in the civil records. | Civil authorities in New Zealand began registering vital statistics of European settlers in 1848, but registration did not become compulsory until eight years later. Registration of Maori marriages became compulsory in 1911 and births and deaths in 1913. Church records can contain information on many individuals who do not appear in the civil records. | ||
Church records continued to be kept after the introduction of civil registration, but they generally contain less information than civil registration records, particularly after 1876. For birth, death, and marriage records after 1848, see [[New Zealand Civil Registration | Church records continued to be kept after the introduction of civil registration, but they generally contain less information than civil registration records, particularly after 1876. For birth, death, and marriage records after 1848, see [[New Zealand Civil Registration]]. | ||
== Information Recorded in the Records == | == Information Recorded in the Records == | ||
The information recorded in church or parish registers varies somewhat from religion to religion, and later records generally give more complete information than earlier ones. Most church registers for the Anglican, Catholic, and Presbyterian denominations provide the following information: | The information recorded in church or parish registers varies somewhat from religion to religion, and later records generally give more complete information than earlier ones. Most church registers for the Anglican, Catholic, and Presbyterian denominations provide the following information: | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:New_Zealand]] [[Category:Church_Records_by_Country]] | ||