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The collection is an index of birth, marriage, and death records of French and other foreign immigrants who settled in old Quebec from 1621 to 1865.
The collection is an index of birth, marriage, and death records of French and other foreign immigrants who settled in old Quebec from 1621 to 1865.


=== Reading These Records ===
These records are in English and French. For help with reading the records, see the following resources:   
These records are in English and French. For help with reading the records, see the following resources:   
*[[French Wordlist]]  
*[[French Wordlist]]  
*[https://familysearch.org/indexing/help/handwriting#?l=fr French Handwriting Help]  
*[https://familysearch.org/indexing/help/handwriting#?l=fr French Handwriting Help]  
== Collection Content ==


== What Can this Collection Tell Me? ==


'''Birth records''' may contain the following information:  
== What Can these Records Tell Me? ==
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'''Birth records''' may include:  
*Birth date  
*Birth date  
*Name at birth  
*Name at birth  
*Parents’ names  
*Parents’ names  
*Location of birth  
*Location of birth  
   
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'''Marriage records''' may contain the following information:  
'''Marriage records''' may include:  
*Marriage date  
*Marriage date  
*Name of bride and groom  
*Name of bride and groom  
*Age of bride and groom  
*Age of bride and groom  
*Location of marriage  
*Location of marriage  
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'''Death records''' may contain the following information:  
'''Death records''' may include:  
*Death date  
*Death date  
*Name of deceased  
*Name of deceased  
*Age at death  
*Age at death  
*Location of death  
*Location of death  
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== How Do I Search the Collection? ==  
== How Do I Search the Collection? ==  
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
You can search the index or view the images or both. To begin your search it is helpful to know:
*The name of your ancestor.
*The name of your ancestor
*The place where your ancestor lived.
*The name of a relative or date of the event
*The approximate age of your ancestor.
 
*The names of family members and their relationships.
=== Search the Index ===
Search by name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2558681Collection Page].  
#Fill in the search boxes on the Collection Page with the information you have
#Click '''Search''' to show possible matches
 
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
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.


'''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2558681?collectionNameFilter=false Collection Page:]'''<br>Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.
For more tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
   
   
==What Do I Do Next?==
==What Do I Do Next?==
When you have located your ancestor’s genealogical record, carefully evaluate each piece of information about them. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors.
===I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?===
===I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?===
*Use the age at marriage or death to estimate a birth date.  
*Use the information to find other records such as birth, christening, census, land and death records.
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
*Use the information to find additional family members.  
===I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now?===
*Repeat this process with additional family members found, to find more generations of the family.
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.  
*[[Quebec Church Records| Church Records]] often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900.
*Check for variant spellings of the names.  
 
*Search the records of nearby localities.
=== I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking for, What Now? ===
*Try viewing the original record to see if there were errors in the transcription of the name, age, residence, etc.  Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
*Collect entries for every person who has the same surname.  This list can help you identify possible relations that can be verified by records.
*If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality in an area search. 
*Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name, especially French versions.
*Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.html nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for [http://genealogy.about.com/od/first_names/fl/nickname-given-name-equivalents.htm these names] as well. 
*Search the indexes and records of [[Quebec, Canada Genealogy]].
*Search in the [[Quebec Archives and Libraries]].
*Search in the [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=305&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Canada%2C%20Qu%C3%A9bec%22%20%2Bkeywords%3Amarriage FamilySearch Library Catalog]
 
   
   
==Citing this Collection==  
==Citing this Collection==  
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What is in the Collection?[edit | edit source]

The collection is an index of birth, marriage, and death records of French and other foreign immigrants who settled in old Quebec from 1621 to 1865.

Reading These Records[edit | edit source]

These records are in English and French. For help with reading the records, see the following resources:


What Can these Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

Birth records may include:

  • Birth date
  • Name at birth
  • Parents’ names
  • Location of birth

Marriage records may include:

  • Marriage date
  • Name of bride and groom
  • Age of bride and groom
  • Location of marriage

Death records may include:

  • Death date
  • Name of deceased
  • Age at death
  • Location of death

 

How Do I Search the Collection?[edit | edit source]

You can search the index or view the images or both. To begin your search it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • The name of a relative or date of the event

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Search by name by visiting the Page.

  1. Fill in the search boxes on the Collection Page with the information you have
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

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.

For more tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Use the information to find other records such as birth, christening, census, land and death records.
  • Use the information to find additional family members.
  • Repeat this process with additional family members found, to find more generations of the family.
  • Church Records often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900.

I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking for, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Try viewing the original record to see if there were errors in the transcription of the name, age, residence, etc. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
  • Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relations that can be verified by records.
  • If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality in an area search.
  • Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name, especially French versions.
  • Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for these names as well.
  • Search the indexes and records of Quebec, Canada Genealogy.
  • Search in the Quebec Archives and Libraries.
  • Search in the FamilySearch Library Catalog


Citing this Collection[edit | edit source]

Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.

Collection citation:

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.



Record citation (or citation for the index entry):

When looking at a record, the citation is found below the record. You can search records in this collection by visiting the search page for Quebec, Quebec Federation of Genealogical Societies, Family Origins, 1621-1865.


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How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki?[edit | edit source]

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