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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Myanmar, go to the [[Myanmar Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''
''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Myanmar, go to the [[Myanmar Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''
==Online Resources and Websites==
==Online Resources and Websites==
*{{FSC|143280|item|disp='''Parish register transcripts from the Presidency of Bengal, 1713-1948'''}}  The Presidency of Bengal mainly included the states of Bihar and Orissa. At times the Presidency extended to Punjab and most of Northern India. Includes returns from the British colonies of Burma, Malacca and Singapore.
*{{FSC|143280|item|disp=Parish register transcripts from the Presidency of Bengal, 1713-1948}}  The Presidency of Bengal mainly included the states of Bihar and Orissa. At times the Presidency extended to Punjab and most of Northern India. Includes returns from the British colonies of Burma, Malacca and Singapore.
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=burma British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Myanmar (formerly Burma) ], index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=burma British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Myanmar (formerly Burma)], index & images ($)
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== Historical Background ==
== Historical Background ==
'''Time period: 1650-present. Records may exist for the following denominations:'''<br>
Records begin about 1650 and may exist for the following denominations:
*Anglican 1650-  
*Anglican 1650-  
*Catholic 1662-  
*Catholic 1662-  
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*Adventists 1905-  
*Adventists 1905-  
*Church of Christ 1910-
*Church of Christ 1910-
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A large majority of the population practices Buddhism; estimates range from 80% to 89%. According to 2014 Myanmar Census, 87.9% of the population identifies as Buddhists. Christianity is practised by 6.2% of the population, practiced primarily among the Kachin, Chin and Karen people, and Eurasians because of missionary work in their respective areas. About four-fifths of the country’s Christians are Protestants, in particular Baptists of the Myanmar Baptist Convention; Roman Catholics make up the remainder.


==Information Recorded in the Records==
A large majority of the population practices Buddhism; estimates range from 80% to 89%. According to 2014 Myanmar Census, 87.9% of the population identifies as Buddhists. Christianity is practiced by 6.2% of the population, practiced primarily among the Kachin, Chin and Karen people, and Eurasians because of missionary work in their respective areas. About four-fifths of the country’s Christians are Protestants, in particular Baptists of the Myanmar Baptist Convention; Roman Catholics make up the remainder.
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):
 
==Information 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.  
===Baptisms===
===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:
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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==How to Find Records==
==How to Find Records==
===Digital  Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog ===
=== 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://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch 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=1927166&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Myanmar%22 '''records of Myanmar'''].
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927166&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Myanmar%22 records of Myanmar].
:::b. Click on '''Places within Myanmar''' and a list of towns will appear.
:::b. Click on '''Places within Myanmar''' 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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===Writing for 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''']] or [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters. English and French are taught extensively in the schools.</span>
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]] or [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy]] for help with composing letters. English and French are taught extensively in the schools.
Or, contact a [https://www.google.com/search?q=burmese+translation+services&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=Burmese+translation+services&aqs=chrome.0.0l3.12562j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 '''Burmese translation servoce'''.]
Or, contact a [https://www.google.com/search?q=burmese+translation+services&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=Burmese+translation+services&aqs=chrome.0.0l3.12562j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Burmese translation service.]


== '''Catholic Church Records''' ==
== Churches  ==
===Writing to a Local Parish===
=== Catholic  ===
'''Historical Background'''
The Catholic Church in Myanmar (also known as Burma) is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are around 750,000 Catholics in Burma - approximately 1% of the total population. The country is divided into sixteen dioceses including three archdioceses. Each of the archdioceses is also a metropolitan.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Myanmar", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Myanmar, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref>
'''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:
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Myanmar+(Burma)&country_sn=MM&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=9.4518&nelat=28.5478351&swlng=92.171808&nelng=101.1702717&lat=21.916221&lng=95.955974&faddress=Myanmar+(Burma)&place_id=ChIJBylOcadSVjAREStiHOQOe7o#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Myanmar (Burma)''']
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Myanmar+(Burma)&country_sn=MM&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=9.4518&nelat=28.5478351&swlng=92.171808&nelng=101.1702717&lat=21.916221&lng=95.955974&faddress=Myanmar+(Burma)&place_id=ChIJBylOcadSVjAREStiHOQOe7o#/ The Catholic Directory: Myanmar (Burma) ]
 
=== Anglican (Episcopal)  ===
=== Historical Background ===
'''Writing for Records'''
The Catholic Church in Myanmar (also known as Burma) is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are around 750,000 Catholics in Burma - approximately 1% of the total population. The country is divided into sixteen dioceses including three archdioceses. Each of the archdioceses is also a metropolitan.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Myanmar", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Myanmar, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref>
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/anglican++church+myanmar/@21.350983,99.7675481,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Myanmar ]
 
=== Baptist  ===
=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''==
'''Writing for Records'''
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/baptist++church+myanmar/@20.9104451,99.7181387,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Myanmar ]
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/anglican++church+myanmar/@21.350983,99.7675481,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Myanmar''']
=== Church of Christ ===
=='''Baptist Church Records'''==
'''Writing for Records'''
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/church+of+christ+myanmar/@20.4780912,99.6687188,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 Google Maps search results for Church of Christ in Myanmar ]
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/baptist++church+myanmar/@20.9104451,99.7181387,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Myanmar''']
=== Methodist  ===
 
'''Writing for Records'''
=='''Church of Christ Records'''==
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/methodist+church+myanmar/@20.0538769,99.6192887,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Myanmar ]
===Writing for Records===
=== Seventh-day Adventist ===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/church+of+christ+myanmar/@20.4780912,99.6687188,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Church of Christ in Myanmar''']
'''Writing for Records'''
=='''Methodist Church Records'''==
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/adventist+church+myanmar/@19.6377503,99.569849,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Myanmar ]
===Writing for Records===
== References ==
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/methodist+church+myanmar/@20.0538769,99.6192887,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Myanmar''']
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=='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/adventist+church+myanmar/@19.6377503,99.569849,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Myanmar''']
==References==
<references/>
[[Category: Myanmar]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]]
[[Category: Myanmar]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]]
== References  ==
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[[Category:Myanmar]]
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