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In some areas, separate sections or even separate books were kept to record deaths and burials of non-resident citizens of the parish. This means that you may find up to '''two''' burial records of a person: the original place of residence, and the duplicate of the record in the place of citizenship. Each priest may record different information for the burial; be sure to identify all copies of the burial. | In some areas, separate sections or even separate books were kept to record deaths and burials of non-resident citizens of the parish, particularly after 1800. This means that you may find up to '''two''' burial records of a person: the original place of residence, and the duplicate of the record in the place of citizenship. Each priest may record different information for the burial; be sure to identify all copies of the burial. Note that keeping burial records of non-resident citizens was not as widespread as those of baptisms or marriages. | ||
Information about parents, birth dates, and birthplaces may be inaccurate, depending on the informant's knowledge. | Information about parents, birth dates, and birthplaces may be inaccurate, depending on the informant's knowledge. | ||