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::There is a charge for consulting the BMS2000 database.<ref name="QFGS">"Genealogy in 8 Lessons", at Quebec Federation off Genealogical Societies, http://federationgenealogie.qc.ca/guide-ressources/8-lecons, accessed 17 October 2020.</ref>
::There is a charge for consulting the BMS2000 database.<ref name="QFGS">"Genealogy in 8 Lessons", at Quebec Federation off Genealogical Societies, http://federationgenealogie.qc.ca/guide-ressources/8-lecons, accessed 17 October 2020.</ref>
*[https://www.prdh-igd.com/en/home '''PRDH''']
*[https://www.prdh-igd.com/en/home '''PRDH''']
::The acronym PRDH corresponds to the Historical Demography Research Program of the University of Montreal, as of 1966, gave itself the mandate to exhaustively reconstitute the population of ancient Quebec since the beginning of French colonization in the 17th century. The achievement of this objective takes the form of a computerized population register, made up of the biographical files of all individuals of European origin who have lived in the St. Lawrence Valley. This database represents the ultimate reference for any genealogical research which takes place between the beginnings of New France and 1800. It is the most complete database that a genealogist should consult. The images of the acts of parish registers are matched with the indexes of the database. There is a charge for consulting the PRDH database.<ref name'"QFGS">
::The acronym PRDH corresponds to the Historical Demography Research Program of the University of Montreal, as of 1966, gave itself the mandate to exhaustively reconstitute the population of ancient Quebec since the beginning of French colonization in the 17th century. The achievement of this objective takes the form of a computerized population register, made up of the biographical files of all individuals of European origin who have lived in the St. Lawrence Valley. This database represents the ultimate reference for any genealogical research which takes place between the beginnings of New France and 1800. It is the most complete database that a genealogist should consult. The images of the acts of parish registers are matched with the indexes of the database. There is a charge for consulting the PRDH database.<ref name="QFGS"/>
*[http://www.canadiana.ca/?usrlang=en '''Canadiana Online''']
*[http://www.canadiana.ca/?usrlang=en '''Canadiana Online''']
====Canadian Research Knowledge Network====
In 2018, CRKN merged with Canadiana.org, an organization dedicated to the preservation and access of Canada’s documentary heritage since 1978. <br>
[https://www.crkn-rcdr.ca/en '''Canadian Research Knowledge Network''']<br>
411 - 11 Holland Avenue<br>
Ottawa, ON <br>
K1Y 4S1<br>
Canada<br>
Phone:(613)907.-7040
*[http://www.canadiana.ca/?usrlang=en '''Canadiana Online''']
*[https://www.crkn-rcdr.ca/en/canadian-national-digital-heritage-index-0 '''Canadian National Digital Heritage Index (CNDHI)''']
===Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. ===
[[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>'''Family History Library'''<br>'''Salt Lake City, Utah'''</center>]]
*The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] (FHL) has microfilmed and/or digitized records for churches in the Canada.
*Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under Québec, the county, or a town.
*Because the churches gave copies of their records to the government for civil registration, search under both thhe '''"Church records"''' and '''"Civil registration"''' topics.
*If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://beta.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?''']
*Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. 
*To find records:
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=305&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Canada%2C%20Qu%C3%A9bec%22 '''records of Canada, Québec'''].
:::b. Click on the '''"Church records"''' and '''"Civil registration"''' topics. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
:::c. Or, click on '''Places within Canada, Québec''' at the top of the page, and a list of provinces will appear.
:::d. Click on your province.
:::e. Click on the '''"Church records"''' and '''"Civil registration"''' topics. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
:::f. Next, click on '''Places within Canada, Québec, [COUNTY]''' and a list of towns will appear.
:::g. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. 
:::h. Click on the '''"Church records"''' and '''"Civil registration"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
:::i. 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.
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===Consult available finding aids.===
'''These aids generally provide lists of records that are known to exist and information on their location.'''
*Broadhurst, R. Neil. [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/725748 '''"A Checklist of Registers of Protestant and Jewish Congregations in Québec"''']. Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Kintracers, 1994. See [https://www.worldcat.org/title/checklist-of-registers-of-protestant-jewish-congregations-in-quebec/oclc/31517655 '''WorldCat'''] to locate a copy.
* ''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/976413 '''"Guide des registres d'état civil du Québec = Guide to Quebec's Parishes and Civil Registers 1621–1993"''']. Fortin, Francine. See [https://www.worldcat.org/title/guide-des-registres-detat-civil-du-quebec-1621-1993-catholiques-protestants-et-autres-denominations-index-toponymes-usuels-et-localites-actuelles-annotations-des-repertoires-disponibles-aux-4-lieux-de-genealogie-a-montreal-guide-to-quebecs-parishes-and-civil-registers-1621-1993-catholic-protestant-and-other-denominations-index-usual-toponyms-and-actual-town-names-annotations-of-repertories-available-at-4-genealogical-research-locations-in-montreal/oclc/71811230 '''WorldCat'''] to locate a copy.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/504786-redirection '''Parish town guide to the province of Quebec''']
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===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.===
Some records are still held in the local churches. Contact the current minister to find out what records are still available.
*'''Make an appointment''' to look at the records. Or ask the minister of the church to make a copy of the record for you.
*To find church staff available, you might have to visit on Sunday.
*Ask for small searches at a time, such as one birth record or a specific marriage. Never ask for "everything on a family or surname". 
*A '''donation''' ($25-$40) for their time and effort to help you would be appropriate.
*If the church has a website, you may be able to '''e-mail a message'''.
*See the [[French Letter Writing Guide|'''French Letter Writing Guide''']] for help with composing letters.
====Addresses====
*[http://churchdirectory.ca/ '''Canadian Church Directory''']
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=Quebec&location_value=canada&country_sn=CA&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=41.6765559&nelat=83.6381&swlng=-141.00187&nelng=-50.9766&lat=56.130366&lng=-106.346771&faddress=Canada&place_id=ChIJ2WrMN9MDDUsRpY9Doiq3aJk '''The Catholic Directory'''] Enter the province, town, or parish name to narrow down the results.
===Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.===
Some church records have been deposited for preservation in government archives or in libraries. Watch for links to '''digitized, online records''' offered by the archives. Some archives provide '''research services''' for a fee. For others, if you cannot visit in person, you might hire a researcher.<br>
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====National Archives of Québec: Catholic and Protestant Records====
[https://www.banq.qc.ca/archives/genealogie_histoire_familiale/ '''National Archives of Québec (Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec--BAnQ''']<br>
535, avenue Viger Est<br>
Montreal (Quebec) H2L 2P3<br>
Canada<br>
Telephone: 514 873-1100 or 1 800 363-9028 or 514 873-1101 extension 6260<br>
Fax: 514 873-2980<br>
E-mail:archives.montreal@banq.qc.ca<br>
[https://www.banq.qc.ca/archives/entrez_archives/centres_archives/ '''Branch Addresses''']
*[https://www.banq.qc.ca/archives/genealogie_histoire_familiale/ '''Genealogy at BAnQ''']
*[https://www.banq.qc.ca/archives/genealogie_histoire_familiale/ressources/ '''Genealogy Resources''']
*[https://cap.banq.qc.ca/ '''Search Engine''']
*[https://www.banq.qc.ca/formulaires/formulaire_reference/index.html '''Ask a Question''']
*[http://numerique.banq.qc.ca/resultats '''Civil Status Registers'''] Remember these were created by copies of church records.
**Before 1900 can be requested. Application forms are available at any regional branch.
**Send the completed form to the branch holding the records: [[Quebec Archives and Libraries#Quebec National Archives Branches|'''Branch Addresses''']].
***'''1695-1954''' - [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1111 '''Early U.S. French Catholic Church Records, 1695-1954'''] ($) (Ancestry).
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====University of Montreal: Catholic and Protestant Records====
[http://www.archiv.umontreal.ca/ '''University of Montreal Archives'''] <br>
*[http://www.genealogie.umontreal.ca/en/accesLibreBD.htm#RepertoireDesActes '''Quebec and French Canadian Genealogy Database'''] is a paid subscription service that allows users to instantly search all registers. The university (for research into demography) has each person numbered and all appearances of each individual (subject, witness, parent, child, etc.) are linked together. This is a database only. While it is based on parish and other original records, it&nbsp; does not have links to those original records.&nbsp;&nbsp; A number of&nbsp; burials for individuals dying after 1799 have been added to this database.&nbsp; Generally these are individuals born before about 1750.&nbsp;
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====Anglican Church of Canada====
'''For the Anglican Diocese of Québec''' <br>
[https://www.ubishops.ca/library/old-library/archives-special-collections/ '''Archives and Special Collections''']<br>
Bishop's University<br>31 rue des Jardins <br>Québec QC <br>CANADA G1R 4L5 <br>Phone: 418-692-3858
::The University Archives are stored off-site; arrangements must be made with the archivist prior to your visit.
<br>
[https://www.anglican.ca/resource-category/archives/ '''Archives of the Anglican Church of Canada''']<br>
The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada<br>
80 Hayden Street<br>
Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2<br>
Canada<br>
Phone: (416) 924-9192<br>
*[https://www.anglican.ca/archives/incanada/ '''Directory for Canadian Anglican Archives across the country'''], including General Synod archives and archives for dioceses and ecclesiastical provinces. Contains contact information and chief archivist for each. Each Diocesan archives is responsible for retaining records created by the respective diocese and they also hold the '''historical parish records for each diocese which includes the parish birth, marriage and death records.''' Where noted some archival records are accessible at the local university or provincial archives. '''Genealogical enquiries requiring baptismal, marriage, or burial parish registers need to be addressed to the diocese in which the event took place.''' If you don’t know what diocese the event took place e-mail the General Synod Archives at archives@national.anglican.ca
*[https://www.anglican.ca/wp-content/uploads/GSA-Parish-Registers-Inquiry-Form-2019.pdf '''Parish Registers Inquiry Form'''] '''Send to the diocese where the baptism, marriage, or burial took place.'''
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====Baptist Records====
[https://www.mcmasterdivinity.ca/welcome/canadian-baptist-archives '''The Canadian Baptist Archives''']<br>McMaster Divinity College<br>1280&nbsp;:Main Street West&nbsp; Room 152<br>Hamilton, ON&nbsp;&nbsp; L8S 4K1&nbsp;:<br>CANADA <br>Fax:&nbsp; 905-577-4782<br>Phone: (905) 525-9140&nbsp;:x23511 or x23512<br>
*Several hundred Baptist congregations have deposited their original records in the Archives, which also contains the official records of the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec, Union d’Eglises Baptist Francaises au Canada, and other organizations.
*'''Genealogical Research Policy''' (1 August 2020): Genealogical researchers have found the Canadian Baptist Archives (CBA) to be of assistance in accessing important information about family members. Genealogical researchers are always welcome to come and use the archives in person at no cost. Before researchers arrive at the archives, the archivist can provide upon request a list of material that may be relevant to their research. All other information relating to fees and services can be found on the Fees Information web page. Starting September 1, 2011, due to our limited hours of operation, the CBA will no longer perform genealogical research for patrons. Patrons that cannot come to the archives in person will need to hire a professional researcher to do this work for them.
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====Lutheran Records====
[http://library.wlu.ca/research-materials/archives '''Wilfrid Laurier University Archives and Special Collections''']<br>
75 University Avenue West<br>
Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5<br>
Canada<br>
Phone:519.884.0710 x3906<br>
E-mail:libarch@wlu.ca<br>
*[https://libarchives.wlu.ca/index.php/informationobject/browse '''Catalog''']
*The Archives holds the records of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (and predecessors) and also the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (and predecessors).  Holdings include the records of hundreds of Lutheran congregations across Canada.
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====Presbyterian Church Records====
Once the largest Christian denomination in English-speaking Canada, in 1925 some 70 per cent of its congregations joined with the Methodist Church, Canada and the Congregationalist Union to form the '''United Church of Canada'''. <ref>"Presbyterian Church in Canada", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbyterian_Church_in_Canada, accessed 26 July 2020.</ref>
*A few pre-1925 Presbyterian records are available through the Presbyterian Church in Canada:
::[http://www.presbyterianarchives.ca/'''Presbyterian Church in Canada Archives]<br>'''50 Wynford& Drive<br>Toronto, ON M3C 1J7<br>Canada <br>416-441-1111 ext. 310<br>
*Most Presbyterian records are at archives of the United Church of Canada.&nbsp;<br>
::[http://www.united-church.ca/leadership/church-administration/united-church-canada-archives '''United Church of Canada Archives''']<br>40 Oak Street<br>Toronto, ON  M5A 2C6<br>Canada<br>Tel: 416-231-7680 ext. 1101<br>Toll-free: 1-800-268-3781 ext. 1101<br>Fax: 416-231-3103 attn: Archives<br>E-mail:  archives@united-church.ca
*'''The Québec-Sherbrooke Presbytery Records'''<br>
'''Montréal-Ottawa Conference of the United Church of Canada''' <br>
Bishop's University<br>31 rue des Jardins <br>Québec QC <br>CANADA G1R 4L5 <br>418-692-3858
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