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''[[Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Quebec]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Quebec]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Quebec_Notarial_Records|Notarial Records]]'' | ||
In [[Portal:Quebec|Québec]], notaires (notaries) have registered contracts since 1626. These include deeds, wills, marriage contracts, and other records that are important in family history research. The persons involved in the contracts received the originals. The notaries kept copies. The copies are called "minutes." | In [[Portal:Quebec|Québec]], notaires (notaries) have registered contracts since 1626. These include deeds, wills, marriage contracts, and other records that are important in family history research. The persons involved in the contracts received the originals. The notaries kept copies. The copies are called "minutes." | ||
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'''Contrats de mariage (marriage contracts)'''. These may describe the bride's dowry and the division of property if the marriage is dissolved. They often include names and places of residence of the spouses' parents. This information is important if church records are missing or incomplete. | '''Contrats de mariage (marriage contracts)'''. These may describe the bride's dowry and the division of property if the marriage is dissolved. They often include names and places of residence of the spouses' parents. This information is important if church records are missing or incomplete. | ||
[[Quebec Notarial Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[Quebec Notarial Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
=== Testaments (wills) === | === Testaments (wills) === | ||
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See [[Canada Notarial Records]] for further information. | See [[Canada Notarial Records]] for further information. | ||
[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Quebec_Notarial_Records_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Quebec Notarial Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | |||
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[[Category:Quebec|Notarial Records]] | [[Category:Quebec|Notarial Records]] | ||