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==Online Resources and Websites==
==Online Resources and Websites==
'''Ancestry.com, findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ family history center] or the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Library FamilySearch Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah.
*'''1805-1910''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60141 Samoa, Select Baptisms, 1805-1910] at Ancestry - index ($); ''Also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30150/samoa-baptisms-1863-1940?s=218489221 MyHeritage]'' ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1584966| Samoa Baptisms, 1863-1940}}, index, incomplete.
*'''1863-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1584966| Samoa Baptisms, 1863-1940}} at FamilySearch - [[Samoa Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60141 Samoa, Select Baptisms, 1805-191], index, incomplete, ($). Also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30150/samoa-baptisms-1863-1940?s=218489221 MyHeritage], index, incomplete, ($).
*'''1895-1970''' {{RecordSearch|1584972| Samoa Burials, 1895-1970}} at FamilySearch - [[Samoa Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*{{RecordSearch|1584972| Samoa Burials, 1895-1970}}, index, incomplete.
*'''1895-1970''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60142  Samoa, Select Burials, 1895-1970] at Ancestry - index ($); ''Also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30154/samoa-burials-1895-1970?s=218489221 MyHeritage]'' ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60142  Samoa, Select Burials, 1895-1970], index, incomplete, ($). Also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30154/samoa-burials-1895-1970?s=218489221 MyHeritage], index, incomplete, ($).
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=samoa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
 
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=samoa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=samoa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms], index and images, ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
 
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=samoa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages,], index and images, ($)


*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index and images, ($)


==Historical Background==
==Historical Background==
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==How to Find Records==
==How to Find Records==
===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://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/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://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch 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=424&query=%2Bplace%3ASamoa '''records of Samoa'''].
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927113&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Samoa%22 '''records of Samoa'''].
:::b. Click on '''Places within Samoa''' and a list of towns will appear.
:::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.   
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*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/%22baptist%22+churches+on+Samoa/@-13.8442173,-172.4080962,9z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Samoa''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/%22baptist%22+churches+on+Samoa/@-13.8442173,-172.4080962,9z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Samoa''']
== '''Catholic Church Records''' ==
== '''Catholic Church Records''' ==
[[File:Dioceses of the Catholic Church in Oceania.png|600px|thumb|right|<center>Ecclesiastical provinces and dioceses of the Catholic Church in Oceania (includes the Archdiocese of Samoa-Apia)</center>]]
===Writing to a Local Parish===
===Writing to a Local Parish===
Earlier records can be held at the diocese, with more recent records still kept in the local parish.  To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a diocese or local parish, consult:
Earlier records can be held at the diocese, with more recent records still kept in the local parish.  To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a diocese or local parish, consult:
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category: Samoa]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]]
[[Category: Samoa]] [[Category:Church Records]]
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