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==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, " | <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Samoa", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoa, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Samoa", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Samoa, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><br> | ||
==Information Recorded in the Records== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
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===Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | ===Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | ||
:::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of | :::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of Samoa''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within | :::b. Click on '''Places within Samoa''' and a list of towns will appear. | ||
:::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | :::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | ||
:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | :::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | ||
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===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
<span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See [[French Letter Writing Guide|'''French Letter Writing Guide''']][[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span> | <span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See [[French Letter Writing Guide|'''French Letter Writing Guide''']][[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span> | ||
*[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-brasil/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for | *[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-brasil/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for Samoa'''] | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/churches+in+new+caledonia/@-21.1911863,163.5938252,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/churches+in+new+caledonia/@-21.1911863,163.5938252,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for churches in Samoa'''] | ||
== '''Catholic Church Records''' == | == '''Catholic Church Records''' == | ||
===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ||
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | ||
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=brazil&country_sn=BS&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=20.9082735&nelat=27.263412&swlng=-80.4775603&nelng=-72.70975390000001&lat=25.03428&lng=-77.39627999999999&faddress=The+Bahamas&place_id=ChIJPQ9Isjua1ogR5XnHaoO0PhM#/ '''The Catholic Directory: | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=brazil&country_sn=BS&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=20.9082735&nelat=27.263412&swlng=-80.4775603&nelng=-72.70975390000001&lat=25.03428&lng=-77.39627999999999&faddress=The+Bahamas&place_id=ChIJPQ9Isjua1ogR5XnHaoO0PhM#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Samoa'''] | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in | <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Samoa", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Samoa, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Samoa", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Samoa, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref> | ||
=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | =='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | ||
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===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: | <ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Samoa, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Samoa, accessed 6 April 2020.</ref> | ||
=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | =='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Samoa'''] | ||
=='''Assembly of God Church Records'''== | =='''Assembly of God Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in Samoa'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
=='''Baptist Church Records'''== | =='''Baptist Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Samoa'''] | ||
=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''== | =='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Samoa'''] | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''== | =='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Samoa'''] | ||
=='''Lutheran Church Records'''== | =='''Lutheran Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Samoa'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
=='''Mennonite Church Records'''== | =='''Mennonite Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Mennonite churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Mennonite churches in Samoa'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
=='''Methodist Church Records'''== | =='''Methodist Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Samoa'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
=='''Moravian Church Records'''== | =='''Moravian Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Moravian churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Moravian churches in Samoa'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
=='''Nazarene Church Records'''== | =='''Nazarene Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in Samoa'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
=='''Pentecostal Church Records'''== | =='''Pentecostal Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Samoa'''] | ||
=='''Presbyterian Church Records'''== | =='''Presbyterian Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in Samoa'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
=='''Salvation Army Church Records'''== | =='''Salvation Army Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Salvation Army churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Salvation Army churches in Samoa'''] | ||
=='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''== | =='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Samoa'''] | ||
=='''United Church of Christ Records'''== | =='''United Church of Christ Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/seventh-day+adventist+church+%22micronesia%22+/@7.1687312,152.7492323,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for United Church of Christ in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/seventh-day+adventist+church+%22micronesia%22+/@7.1687312,152.7492323,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for United Church of Christ in Samoa'''] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category: Samoa]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]] | ||