Italy, Vicenza, Casoni, Parocchia di San Rocco, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions

From FamilySearch Wiki
VisualWikitext
mNo edit summary
No edit summary
Line 2: Line 2:
| link1 = [[Italy Genealogy|Italy]]
| link1 = [[Italy Genealogy|Italy]]
| link2 = [[Veneto, Italy Genealogy |Veneto]]
| link2 = [[Veneto, Italy Genealogy |Veneto]]
| link3 = [[Vicenza, Veneto, Italy Genealogy|Vicenza]]
| link3 =  
| link4 =  
| link4 =  
| link5 = Casoni
| link5 = [[Vicenza, Veneto, Italy Genealogy|Vicenza Province]]
}}
}}


Line 49: Line 49:


===Reading These Records===
===Reading These Records===
These records are in Italian. For help reading these records see the following guides:
For help reading these Italian records see the following guides:
*[[Italy Language and Languages]]
*[[Italy Language and Languages]]
*[[Italian Genealogical Word List]]
*[[Italian Genealogical Word List]]
Line 57: Line 57:
**[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/87 Reading Italian Handwritten Records]
**[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/87 Reading Italian Handwritten Records]
===To Browse This Collection===
===To Browse This Collection===
 
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
{{Collection_Browse_Link
{{Collection_Browse_Link
|CID=CID1788836  
|CID=CID1788836  
| title =Italy, Vicenza, Casoni, Parocchia di San Rocco, Catholic Church Records, 1597-1941
| title =Italy, Vicenza, Casoni, Parocchia di San Rocco, Catholic Church Records, 1597-1941
}}
}}
 
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
{{columns-list|3|
{{columns-list|3|
'''Baptism records:'''  
'''Baptism records:'''  
Line 86: Line 85:
*Age of the deceased  
*Age of the deceased  
*Parents’ names
*Parents’ names
<br>
}}
}}


Line 100: Line 97:


== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*Your ancestor's given name and surname
*Identifying information such as residence
*Estimated marriage or birth year
*Family relationships
=== Search the Index ===  
=== Search the Index ===  


Line 120: Line 123:
== What Do I Do Next? ==  
== What Do I Do Next? ==  
===I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?===                           
===I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?===                           
*Use the age in the citizen to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in church or civil records                           
*Add any new information to your records
*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have moved, been recruited or lived nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. This compiled list can help you identify possible relations that can be further verified by researching [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Italy_Vital_Records_Index vital records indexes] in the country                 
*Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined
*When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors                         
*Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference; see the section [[#Citing This Collection|Citing This Collection]] for assistance. Save or print a copy of the image
*[[Italy Church Records|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 the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?===                               
===I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?===                               
*Switch to a different record collection. Depending on the time period, either Civil Registration records or Church Records may be more useful                                 
*If the original church records that you need have been lost or destroyed or are illegible, you may be able to find a duplicate church record. Unfortunately, it was not standard practice to keep duplicate records until the 1900s. But some dioceses started making duplicates as early as 1820. Duplicates, when they exist, are normally located at the ''curia vescovile'' (diocesan archives)
*While searching, it is helpful to know such information as the ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as an ancestor and that the ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times                         
*In Italy, the parish priest was often required to collect taxes. He would sometimes record information about his parishioners and the tax in church censuses (stato delle anime or status animarum). If the censuses do exist for your parish, the registers list all family members living in a household and their ages or birth dates. Deceased children were not listed. Married children, if living in the same household, were recorded with the family but as a separate household. Familial relationships and addresses were also noted
*Keep in mind that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name                         
*[[Italy Civil Registration]] are also a good substitute when church records of births, marriages, and deaths cannot be found or are unavailable
*Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images. Pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation                         
*Check for variants of given names, surnames, and place names. Transcription errors could occur in any handwritten record; also, it was not uncommon for an individual be listed under a nickname or an abbreviation of their name
*Your ancestor may have immigrated to another country. Search the records of nearby areas or [[Italy Emigration and Immigration]] records
*Search the indexes and records of [[Italy Societies|local genealogical societies]]
*Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.html nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names  
*New information is constantly being indexed, microfilmed or updated. Periodically check back to see if your ancestor’s records have been added. You can see if the area you’ve been looking in has been recently updated by going to [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list Historical Records Collections].  Watch for an asterisk for recently added or updated records
                     


=== Record Finder ===
=== Record Finder ===

Revision as of 12:50, 1 November 2018

Access the Records
Italy, Vicenza, Casoni, Parocchia di San Rocco, Catholic Church Records, 1597-1941
CID1788836
{{{CID2}}}
{{{CID3}}}
{{{CID4}}}
{{{CID5}}}
{{{CID6}}}
{{{CID7}}}
{{{CID8}}}
{{{CID9}}}
This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Casoni, Vicenza Province, Italy
Flag of Italy.png
Flag of the Italian Republic
Casoni Locator Map.PNG
Location of Casoni, Vicenza Province, Italy
IT Locator Map Italy in Europe.jpg
Location of Italy
Record Description
Record Type: Church
Collection years: 1597-1941
Languages: Italian
Title in the Language: Registri Ecclesiastici della Chiesa Cattolica di Vicenza, Italia, 1597-1941
FamilySearch Resources
Related Websites
Archive
San Rocco Parish, San Rocco, Italy


What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

The collection consists of Catholic Church records of baptisms, marriages, and deaths primarily from the Parrocchia di San Rocco within the Frazione of Casoni, Comune of Mussolente, Province of Vicenza, Italy. Also includes confirmations (cresime); marriage banns (pubblicazioni); and marriage supplemental documents (documenti matrimoniali). The collection covers the years from 1597 to 1941. Availability of records is largely dependent on time period and locality.

Some limited records are also available for the Comune of Romano d'Ezzelino (1741-1788) and the Frazione of Bessica, Comune of Loria (1650-1671).

Reading These Records[edit | edit source]

For help reading these Italian records see the following guides:

To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Italy, Vicenza, Casoni, Parocchia di San Rocco, Catholic Church Records, 1597-1941.

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

Baptism records:

  • Place of baptism
  • Name of the child
  • Date of birth
  • Date of baptism
  • Parents’ names
  • Godparents’ names

Marriage records:

  • Place of marriage
  • Groom’s and bride’s names
  • Ages
  • Statuses
  • Parents’ names on both sides
  • Witnesses’ names

Death records:

  • Place of death
  • Name of the deceased
  • Age of the deceased
  • Parents’ names

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

For additional details about these records and help using them see Italy Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records).

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • Italy, Vicenza, Casoni, Parocchia di San Rocco, Catholic Church Records (10-0166) (10-0395) Baptism Record DGS 4470438 23.jpg

    Baptism Record

  • Italy, Vicenza, Casoni, Parocchia di San Rocco, Catholic Church Records (10-0166) (10-0395) Marriage Record DGS 4470492 16.jpg

    Marriage Record

  • Italy, Vicenza, Casoni, Parocchia di San Rocco, Catholic Church Records (10-0166) (10-0395) Death Record DGS 4471450 16.jpg

    Death Record

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

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Your ancestor's given name and surname
  • Identifying information such as residence
  • Estimated marriage or birth year
  • Family relationships

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:

  1. Select Province
  2. Select Comune or Frazione (Municipality or Fraction)
  3. Select Parish
  4. Select Record Type which takes you to the images.
Tip
 More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Italia, Vicenza, Casoni (Parrocchia di San Rocco). Registri ecclesiastici, 1597-1946. Click on camera icon to see images.

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. Keep track of your research in a research log.

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

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined
  • Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference; see the section Citing This Collection for assistance. Save or print a copy of the image


I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • If the original church records that you need have been lost or destroyed or are illegible, you may be able to find a duplicate church record. Unfortunately, it was not standard practice to keep duplicate records until the 1900s. But some dioceses started making duplicates as early as 1820. Duplicates, when they exist, are normally located at the curia vescovile (diocesan archives)
  • In Italy, the parish priest was often required to collect taxes. He would sometimes record information about his parishioners and the tax in church censuses (stato delle anime or status animarum). If the censuses do exist for your parish, the registers list all family members living in a household and their ages or birth dates. Deceased children were not listed. Married children, if living in the same household, were recorded with the family but as a separate household. Familial relationships and addresses were also noted
  • Italy Civil Registration are also a good substitute when church records of births, marriages, and deaths cannot be found or are unavailable
  • Check for variants of given names, surnames, and place names. Transcription errors could occur in any handwritten record; also, it was not uncommon for an individual be listed under a nickname or an abbreviation of their name
  • Your ancestor may have immigrated to another country. Search the records of nearby areas or Italy Emigration and Immigration records
  • Search the indexes and records of local genealogical societies
  • Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names
  • New information is constantly being indexed, microfilmed or updated. Periodically check back to see if your ancestor’s records have been added. You can see if the area you’ve been looking in has been recently updated by going to Historical Records Collections. Watch for an asterisk for recently added or updated records


Record Finder[edit | edit source]

Consult the Italy Record Finder to find other records

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
"Italia, Vicenza, Casoni, Parrocchia di San Rocco, Registri Parrocchiali, 1597-1941." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. Parocchia di San Rocco, Casoni (San Rocco Parish, Casoni).
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
Image Citation:
When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen.

Top of Page

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

Template:Contributor invite

To access available information, first log into FamilySearch.

Use the FamilySearch Learning Center to find online genealogy classes.

DGS stands for Digital Genealogical Society also known as an Image Group Number. Each set of digital images is assigned a DGS number for identification purposes.

Retrieved from "https://integration-ru.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=Italy,_Vicenza,_Casoni,_Parocchia_di_San_Rocco,_Catholic_Church_Records_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records&oldid=3417483"