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<br> "Churches in many areas have survived the bombings; if you know the church your ancestor attended, contact it directly. Church records have not been catalogued, but they do exist. For example, church records for the Maronite and Armenian communities in Aleppo date back to the mid-19th century. If you can write your letter in Arabic or know someone who will write it for you, do that. If that is not possible, write the letter in English. Most areas have someone who can translate for the recipient. | <br> "Churches in many areas have survived the bombings; if you know the church your ancestor attended, contact it directly. Church records have not been catalogued, but they do exist. For example, church records for the Maronite and Armenian communities in Aleppo date back to the mid-19th century. If you can write your letter in Arabic or know someone who will write it for you, do that. If that is not possible, write the letter in English. Most areas have someone who can translate for the recipient. | ||
==Online Resources and Websites== | |||
'''Ancestry.com, findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local [https://familysearch.org/locations/ family history center] or the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah. | |||
==Historical Background== | |||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Brazil", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Brazil", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Brazil, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><br> | |||
==Information Recorded in the Records== | |||
Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which '''might''' be found (best case scenario): | |||
===Baptisms=== | |||
In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give: | |||
{| | |||
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*baptism date | |||
*the infant's name | |||
*parents' names | |||
*father's occupation | |||
|style="width:38%; padding-right:10px"| | |||
*status of legitimacy | |||
*occasionally, names of grandparents | |||
*names of witnesses or godparents, who may be relatives | |||
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*birth date and place | |||
*the family's place of residence | |||
*death information, as an added note or signified by a cross | |||
|} | |||
===Marriages=== | |||
Marriage registers can give: | |||
{| | |||
|- | |||
|style="width:33%; padding-right:10px; vertical-align:top"| | |||
*the marriage date | |||
*the names of the bride and groom | |||
*indicate whether the bride and groom were single or widowed | |||
*their ages | |||
|style="width:27%; padding-right:10px; vertical-align:top"| | |||
*birth dates and places for the bride and groom | |||
*their residences | |||
*their occupations | |||
|style="width:40%; padding-right:10px; vertical-align:top"| | |||
*birthplaces of the bride and groom | |||
*parents' names (after 1800) | |||
*the names of previous spouses and their death dates | |||
*names of witnesses, who might be relatives. | |||
|} | |||
===Burials=== | |||
Burial registers may give: | |||
{| | |||
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|style="width:35%; padding-right:10px; vertical-align:top"| | |||
*the name of the deceased | |||
*the date and place of death or burial | |||
*the deceased's age | |||
*place of residence | |||
|style="width:40%; padding-right:10px; vertical-align:top"| | |||
*cause of death | |||
*the names of survivors, especially a widow or widower | |||
*deceased's birth date and place | |||
*parents' names, or at least the father's name | |||
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==How to Find Records== | |||
===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: | |||
:::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of Brazil''']. | |||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Brazil''' 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. | |||
:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | |||
:::e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]]. The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the 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> | |||
*[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-l-rq/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for Brazil'''] | |||
== '''Catholic Church Records''' == | |||
===Writing to a Local Parish=== | |||
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: Brazil'''] | |||
=== Historical Background === | |||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Brazil", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Brazil, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Brazil", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Brazil, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref> | |||
=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | |||
===Online Records=== | |||
Online church information is available to current members, deceased members, and immediate family members who are still living. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ '''Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.'''] | |||
===Historical Background=== | |||
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Brazil, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Brazil, accessed 6 April 2020.</ref> | |||
=='''Maronite Catholic Church Records'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Maronite churches in Brazil'''] | |||
=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records '''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Brazil'''] | |||
=='''Melkite Catholic Church Records'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Melkite Catholic churches in Brazil'''] | |||
=='''Armenian Orthodox or Apostolic'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Armenian Orthodox or Apostolic churches in Brazil'''] | |||
=='''Armenian Catholic Church'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Armenian Catholic churches in Brazil'''] | |||
=='''Assyrian Church of the East'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Assyrian Church of the East in Brazil'''] | |||
=='''Syriac Catholic Church'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Syriac Catholic churches in Brazil'''] | |||
=='''Syriac Orthodox Church'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Syriac Orthodox churches in Brazil'''] | |||
=='''Chaldean Catholic Church'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Chaldean Catholic churches in Brazil'''] | |||
=='''Coptic Orthodox Church'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Coptic Orthodox churches in Brazil'''] | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category: Brazil]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]] | |||