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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Anguilla, go to the [[Anguilla Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Anguilla, go to the [[Anguilla Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
==Online Resources and Websites== | ==Online Resources and Websites== | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/470919?availability=Family%20History%20Library Anglican Church. St. Mary's Parish (Anguilla) Parish registers, 1826-1974], images. | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/470941?availability=Family%20History%20Library Methodist Church (Anguilla) Parish registers, 1910-1975], images. | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/625386?availability=Family%20History%20Library Basseterre (St. Christopher). Registrar Civil registration, 1859-1932, includes Anguilla], images. | |||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
As early as 1813, Christian ministers formally ministered to enslaved Africans and promoted literacy among converts. The Wesleyan (Methodist) Missionary Society of England built churches and schools from 1817. | As early as 1813, Christian ministers formally ministered to enslaved Africans and promoted literacy among converts. The Wesleyan (Methodist) Missionary Society of England built churches and schools from 1817. | ||