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{{FamilySearch_Collection|CID=CID1636101 |title=France, Quimper et Léon - Parish Registers|location=European|}}<br> | {{FamilySearch_Collection|CID=CID1636101 |title=France, Quimper et Léon - Parish Registers|location=European|}}<br> | ||
== Collection Time Period | == Collection Time Period == | ||
Catholic parish records from 1772-1949 in the Quimper and Léon Diocese. | Catholic parish records from 1772-1949 in the Quimper and Léon Diocese. | ||
== Record Description | == Record Description == | ||
In earlier years, separate registers were maintained for baptisms, marriages, and burials. However, towards the end of the 17 century the entries were generally intermingled. Entries were made in chronological order, with the records being written in Latin. Confirmations were not consistently recorded. Toward the latter half of the 19th century, pre-printed forms began to be used with the date and names written in by the officiating priest. | In earlier years, separate registers were maintained for baptisms, marriages, and burials. However, towards the end of the 17 century the entries were generally intermingled. Entries were made in chronological order, with the records being written in Latin. Confirmations were not consistently recorded. Toward the latter half of the 19th century, pre-printed forms began to be used with the date and names written in by the officiating priest. | ||
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The key genealogical facts found in | The key genealogical facts found in most baptismal entries may include the following information: | ||
*Name and sex of the child | *Name and sex of the child | ||
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*Names of godparents | *Names of godparents | ||
The key genealogical facts found in | The key genealogical facts found in most marriage entries may include the following information: | ||
*Names of the bride and groom | *Names of the bride and groom | ||
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In August 2010 the first online records were published for the collection comprising parishes beginning with letters A and B. | In August 2010 the first online records were published for the collection comprising parishes beginning with letters A and B. | ||
The following parishes are | The following parishes are included: | ||
*Argol | *Argol | ||
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== How to Use the Records == | == How to Use the Records == | ||
Parish registers are the best source for identifying individuals, parents, and spouses in France before 1792. Civil registration began in September 1792, and after this date, civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths is equally important. The information recorded in the parish registers confirms the information found in the civil registers. | Parish registers are the best source for identifying individuals, parents, and spouses in France before 1792. Civil registration began in September 1792, and after this date, civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths is equally important. The information recorded in the parish registers confirms the information found in the civil registers. | ||
== Record History == | == Record History == | ||
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=== Record Reliability === | === Record Reliability === | ||
French Catholic parish registers are extremely reliable sources for French family history.<br> | French Catholic parish registers are extremely reliable sources for French family history.<br> | ||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
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== Contributions to This Article == | == Contributions to This Article == | ||
{{Contributor invite}}<br> | {{Contributor invite}}<br> | ||
== Citation for This Collection == | == Citation for This Collection == | ||
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The following citation refers to the original source of the data and images published on FamilySearch.org Historical Records. It may include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. | The following citation refers to the original source of the data and images published on FamilySearch.org Historical Records. It may include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. | ||
France, Quimper et Leon, Church Parish Registers. | <!--bibdescbegin-->France, Quimper et Leon, Church Parish Registers. Quimper et Leon, France. Church Records. Digital images of originals housed at various church archives in the Quimpet et Leon, France. Church Records. FHL microfilm. Family History Library. Salt Lake City, Utah.<!--bibdescend--> | ||
Information about creating source citations for FamilySearch Historical Collections is listed in the wiki article [[Help:How to Create Source Citations For FamilySearch Historical Records Collections]]. | Information about creating source citations for FamilySearch Historical Collections is listed in the wiki article [[Help:How to Create Source Citations For FamilySearch Historical Records Collections]]. | ||
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When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | ||
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[ | A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | ||
==== Citation Example for Records Found in This Collection ==== | ==== Citation Example for Records Found in This Collection ==== | ||
"France, Quimper et Leon Catholic Diocese, 1772-1909." index and images, ''FamilySearch'' ( | "France, Quimper et Leon Catholic Diocese, 1772-1909." index and images, ''FamilySearch'' (http://familysearch.org: accessed 4 February 2011), Fancois Marie Drouet, 24 May 1905; citing Church Records, Saint-Louis, Brest, Finistere, France; digital folder number 004,287,523, image number 00,22; Church Parish Registers, Quimpet et Leon, France. | ||