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Guide to '''{{PAGENAME}} ancestry, family history and genealogy:''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.
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One theory for the island's name is that it is derived from the Arawak Indian word for "rock", which was "siba"
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== Getting started with Saba research  ==
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Guide to '''Saba ancestry, family history and genealogy:''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records. '''''See also [[The Netherlands Antilles Genealogy|Netherlands Antilles]] ''''' (dissolved in 2010).
Its current major settlements include:
 
*The Bottom
*Windwardside
*Hell's Gate and
*St. Johns.
 
== Research Tools  ==
 
== Featured Content  ==
 
== Did you know? ==
 
Saba is home to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saba_University_School_of_Medicine Saba University School of Medicine], which was established by American expatriates in coordination with the Netherlands government. The school adds over 300 residents when classes are in session, and it is the prime educational attraction. A.M. Edwards Medical Center is the major provider of healthcare for local residents.
 
== Help Wanted  ==
 
In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by:
 
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==Information==
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'''Saba''' is an island special municipality of [[The Netherlands Genealogy|The Netherlands]] in the Caribbean whose nearest neighbors are the [[British Virgin Islands Genealogy|British Virgin Islands]], [[United States Virgin Islands Genealogy|United States Virgin Islands]], [[Saint Barthelemy Genealogy|Saint Barthélemy]], [[Saint Kitts and Nevis Genealogy|Saint Kitts and Nevis]], [[Saint Martin Genealogy|Saint Martin]], [[Sint Eustatius Genealogy|Sint Eustatius]], [[Sint Maarten Genealogy|Sint Maarten]], and [[Anguilla Genealogy|Anguilla]]. The official language is Dutch.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Saba," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saba, accessed 22 April 2016.</ref>
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==Getting Started ==
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Bonaire and Saba opt for the U.S. dollar as the new official currency as the islands move forward with a new state structure and closer ties to Holland. The sister island of Bonaire has also chosen the U.S. Dollar as its official currency. Read [http://www.bonaireinsider.com/index.php/bonaireinsider/bonaire_opts_for_us_dollar_as_new_official_currency/ more...]
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<h3>Getting Started with Saba Research</h3>
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Links to articles on getting started with Saba research.
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*[[How to Find Birth Records]]
*[[Saba Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]
*[[How to Find Marriage Records]]
*[[Saba Biography|Biography]]
*[[How to Find Death Records]]
*[[Saba Cemeteries|Cemeteries]]
*[[Saba Census|Census]]
*[[Saba Church Directories|Church Directories]]
*[[Saba Church History|Church History]]
*[[Saba Church Records|Church Records]]
*[[Saba Civil Registration|Civil Registration]]
*[[Saba Court Records|Court Records]]
*[[Saba Directories|Directories]]
*[[Saba Emigration and Immigration|Emigration &amp; Immigration]]
*[[Saba Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]
*[[Saba Geography|Geography]]
*[[Saba Genealogy|Genealogy]]
*[[Saba Historical Geography|Historical Geography]]
*[[Saba History|History]]
*[[Saba Land and Property|Land and Property]]
*[[Saba Language and Languages|Languages]]
*[[Saba Maps|Maps]]
*[[Saba Military Records|Military Records]]  
*[[Saba Newspapers|Newspapers]]
*[[Saba Nobility|Nobility]]
*[[Saba Names, Personal|Personal Names]]
*[[Saba Place Names|Place Names]]
*[[Saba Probate Records|Probate Records]]
*[[Saba Schools|Schools]]
*[[Saba Social Life and Customs|Social Life and Customs]]
*[[Saba Societies|Societies]]  
*[[Saba Taxation|Taxation]]
*[[Saba Voting Records|Voting Records]]


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== Saba Map ==
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Saba.
[[File:Saba_-_Encyclopaedie_van_Nederlandsch_West-Indi%C3%AB-Antilles_part_2,_bottom_right.gif|left|500px]]




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== Jurisdictions ==
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Saba.  Its current major settlements are:
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    <li>The Bottom</li>
    <li>Windwardside</li>
    <li>Hell's Gate</li>
    <li>St. Johns</li>
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==FamilySearch Resources==
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.
*[[Genealogy Help on Facebook|Facebook Communities]] - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
== Additional Resources==
*[https://script.byu.edu/dutch-handwriting/introduction BYU Script Dutch Tutorial]
==References==
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Revision as of 14:31, 2 February 2015

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Guide to Saba Genealogy ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.


Saba, View from Mt. Scenery


One theory for the island's name is that it is derived from the Arawak Indian word for "rock", which was "siba"

Getting started with Saba research[edit | edit source]

Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]

Its current major settlements include:

  • The Bottom
  • Windwardside
  • Hell's Gate and
  • St. Johns.

Research Tools[edit | edit source]

Featured Content[edit | edit source]

Did you know?[edit | edit source]

Saba is home to the Saba University School of Medicine, which was established by American expatriates in coordination with the Netherlands government. The school adds over 300 residents when classes are in session, and it is the prime educational attraction. A.M. Edwards Medical Center is the major provider of healthcare for local residents.

Help Wanted[edit | edit source]

In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by:

News and Events

Bonaire and Saba opt for the U.S. dollar as the new official currency as the islands move forward with a new state structure and closer ties to Holland. The sister island of Bonaire has also chosen the U.S. Dollar as its official currency. Read more...

Topics
Title
  • (your bullet)


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