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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in India, go to the [[India Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in India, go to the [[India Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
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Church records are an excellent source for accurate information on names and dates and on places of births, marriages, and deaths. Many people who lived in India have information recorded about them in a church record. Since civil authorities did not begin registering vital statistics until 1872, church records are the best source for family information before that date. | Church records are an excellent source for accurate information on names and dates and on places of births, marriages, and deaths. Many people who lived in India have information recorded about them in a church record. Since civil authorities did not begin registering vital statistics until 1872, church records are the best source for family information before that date. | ||
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Parish maps can help you determine which parish to search. Maps will reveal neighboring parishes to search if your ancestor is not listed in the parish where you expected him or her to be. See [[India Maps]] for more information. | Parish maps can help you determine which parish to search. Maps will reveal neighboring parishes to search if your ancestor is not listed in the parish where you expected him or her to be. See [[India Maps]] for more information. | ||
==Online Resources== | ==Online Resources== | ||