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== Record Description  ==
| CID = CID2367300
| title =New Zealand, Auckland, Port Albert, Membership Lists and Minutes from the Church of Christ, 1875-1926
| location = Port Albert (Auckland)
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| record_type =Membership Lists and Church Minutes
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| FS_URL_02 = [[New Zealand Research Tips and Strategies]]
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| RW_URL_01 =[http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/hands/links-genealogy/genealogy-links New Zealand History Online – Genealogy Links]
| RW_URL_02 =[http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Resources/History/FamilyHistory/NewZealand/Auckland/index.asp Christchurch City Libraries, Auckland, New Zealand]
| RW_URL_03 =[https://natlib.govt.nz/researchers/guides/family-history National Library of New Zealand]
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== What is in This Collection? ==
This collection will include membership lists and “reminiscences” (church minutes) from the Church of Christ in Port Albert, Auckland. The records span from 1875-1926. The original records are located in Albertland and Districts Museum in Wellsford, New Zealand.  
This collection will include membership lists and “reminiscences” (church minutes) from the Church of Christ in Port Albert, Auckland. The records span from 1875-1926. The original records are located in Albertland and Districts Museum in Wellsford, New Zealand.  


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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
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== Record Content  ==
 
'''Membership lists''' may contain the following information:


=== To Browse This Collection ===
{{Collection Browse Link
|CID=CID2367300
| title =New Zealand, Auckland, Port Albert, Membership Lists and Minutes from the Church of Christ, 1875-1926
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=== What Can These Records Tell Me? ===
The following information may be found in these records:
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'''Membership'''
*Name  
*Name  
*Date of immersion (baptism)  
*Date of immersion (baptism)  
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*Various notes  
*Various notes  
*Attendance record
*Attendance record
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'''Church minutes'''
'''Church minutes''' may contain the following information:
 
*Names of officers present  
*Names of officers present  
*Date  
*Date  
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*Issues discussed  
*Issues discussed  
*Policy changes
*Policy changes
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== Collection Content ==
=== Sample Images ===
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Image:New Zealand, Auckland, Port Albert Membership and Minutes, 1880 Minutes DGS 7567904 image 1075.jpg|1880 Minutes
Image:Auckland, Port Albert, Membership Lists and Minutes from the Church of Christ DGS007567904 Im01018.jpg|1884-1906 List of Members
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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
== How to Use the Record  ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 
*Name of the person
=== Search the Collection ===
*Approximate date of the event
 
=== Search the Index ===
'''To search the collection by image:'''<br> To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the 'Record Type, Year Range' category which takes you to the images.<br>
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=== View the Images ===
Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:  
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*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
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=== Tips to Keep in Mind  ===
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{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at {{FSC|2367300|item|disp=New Zealand, Auckland, Port Albert, Membership Lists and Minutes from the Church of Christ, 1875-1926}}. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
*Continue to search the lists and records to identify potential children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may be listed as well.
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
*Check for variant spellings of the names.
*For a list of other records from Auckland, New Zealand, see the [[New Zealand, Auckland, Port Albert, Membership Lists and Minutes from the Church of Christ (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Related_Wiki_Articles|Related Wiki Articles]] section of this article.
 
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== Related Websites  ==
 
*[http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/hands/links-genealogy/genealogy-links New Zealand History Online – Genealogy Links]
*[http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Resources/History/FamilyHistory/NewZealand/Auckland/index.asp Christchurch City Libraries, Auckland, New Zealand]
*[https://natlib.govt.nz/researchers/guides/family-history National Library of New Zealand]
*[http://www.aucklandnz.com/discover/the-story-of-auckland The Story of Auckland]
*[http://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMSEY~8~1~37985~1210998:New-Zealand-;JSESSIONID=b08d6778-40e0-499b-888d-664cca7c01b5?showTip=false&showTipAdvancedSearch=false&title=Search+Results%3A+List_No+equal+to+%273287.043%27&thumbnailViewUrlKey=link.view.search.url&helpUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fdoc.lunaimaging.com%2Fdisplay%2FV71D%2FLUNA%2BViewer%23LUNAViewer-LUNAViewer&fullTextSearchChecked=&advancedSearchUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fdoc.lunaimaging.com%2Fdisplay%2FV71D%2FSearching%23Searching-Searching New Zealand Map 1893]
 
== Related Wiki Articles  ==
 
*[[New Zealand, Auckland, Albertland Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[New Zealand Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[New Zealand Church History]]
*[[New Zealand History]]
*[[New Zealand]]
 
== Contributions to this Article  ==
 
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== What Do I Do Next? ==
== Citations for This Collection  ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Add any new information to your records
*Use the age or estimated birth date to determine an approximate birth date to find church and vital records such as birth, baptism, marriage and death records. 
*Use the information in each record to find additional family members in the censuses.
*Use the information found in the record to find land or probate records.


=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information (often called [[Transfer the Information#Cite_Your_Sources|citing your sources]]). This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. 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. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.  
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
*Continue to search the lists and records to identify potential children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may be listed as well
*Check for variant spellings of the names
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you research your family in [[New Zealand Genealogy|New Zealand]].
* [[New Zealand Record Finder]]
* [[New Zealand Research Tips and Strategies]]
== Citing This Collection ==
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
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Record Description[edit | edit source]

This collection will include membership lists and “reminiscences” (church minutes) from the Church of Christ in Port Albert, Auckland. The records span from 1875-1926. The original records are located in Albertland and Districts Museum in Wellsford, New Zealand.

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for New Zealand, Auckland, Port Albert, Membership Lists and Minutes from the Church of Christ, 1875-1925.

Record Content[edit | edit source]

Membership lists may contain the following information:

  • Name
  • Date of immersion (baptism)
  • Date of admittance to the church
  • Various notes
  • Attendance record

Church minutes may contain the following information:

  • Names of officers present
  • Date
  • Agenda
  • Issues discussed
  • Policy changes

How to Use the Record[edit | edit source]

Search the Collection[edit | edit source]

To search the collection by image:
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page
⇒ Select the 'Record Type, Year Range' category which takes you to the images.

Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:

  • There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
  • You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
  • Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

Tips to Keep in Mind[edit | edit source]

  • When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
  • Continue to search the lists and records to identify potential children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may be listed as well.
  • Check for variant spellings of the names.
  • For a list of other records from Auckland, New Zealand, see the Related Wiki Articles section of this article.
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Related Websites[edit | edit source]

Related Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

Contributions to this Article[edit | edit source]

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Citations for This Collection[edit | edit source]

When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information (often called citing your sources). This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. 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. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.

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