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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Guam, go to the [[Guam Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Guam, go to the [[Guam Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
=Historical Background= | =Historical Background= | ||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Guam", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guam, accessed 23 February 2020. </ref><br> | |||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Guam", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guam, accessed 23 February 2020. </ref> | |||
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=Information Recorded in the Records= | =Information Recorded in the Records= | ||
Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which '''might''' be found (best case scenario) | Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which '''might''' be found (best case scenario); | ||
==Baptisms== | ==Baptisms== | ||
In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give: | In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give: | ||
*baptism date | *baptism date | ||
*the infant's name | *the infant's name, | ||
*parents' names | *parents' names, | ||
*father's occupation | *father's occupation, | ||
*status of legitimacy, | |||
*status of legitimacy | *occasionally, names of grandparents, | ||
*occasionally, names of grandparents | *names of witnesses or godparents, who may be relatives, | ||
*names of witnesses or godparents, who may be relatives | *birth date and place, | ||
*the family's place of residence, | |||
*birth date and place | *death information, as an added note or signified by a cross. | ||
*the family's place of residence | |||
*death information, as an added note or signified by a cross | |||
==Marriages== | ==Marriages== | ||
Marriage registers can give: | Marriage registers can give: | ||
*the marriage date and | |||
*the names of the bride and groom, | |||
*indicate whether they were single or widowed and | |||
*the marriage date | *their ages, | ||
*the names of the bride and groom | *their birth dates and places | ||
*indicate whether | *residences, | ||
*their ages | *occupations, | ||
*birthplaces, and | |||
*birth dates and places | |||
* | |||
* | |||
*birthplaces | |||
*parents' names (after 1800) | *parents' names (after 1800) | ||
*the names of previous spouses and their death dates | *the names of previous spouses and their death dates, | ||
*names of witnesses, who might be relatives. | *names of witnesses, who might be relatives. | ||
==Burials== | ==Burials== | ||
Burial registers may give: | Burial registers may give: | ||
*the name of the deceased and | |||
*the date and place of death or burial. | |||
*the deceased's age, | |||
*the name of the deceased | *place of residence, and | ||
*the date and place of death or burial | |||
*the deceased's age | |||
*place of residence | |||
*cause of death | *cause of death | ||
*the names of survivors, especially a widow or widower | *the names of survivors, especially a widow or widower, | ||
*deceased's birth date and place | *deceased's birth date and place and | ||
*parents' names | *parents' names | ||
=How to Find Records= | =How to Find Records= | ||
==Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog == | ==Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog == | ||
Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | |||
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=437&query=%2Bplace%3AGuam '''records of Guam''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Guam''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Guam''' and a list of towns will appear. | ||
:::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | :::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | ||
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==Writing for Records== | ==Writing for Records== | ||
<span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See the [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span> | <span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See the [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span><br> | ||
= '''Catholic Records''' = | |||
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= '''Catholic | |||
==Writing to a Local Parish== | ==Writing to a Local Parish== | ||
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | |||
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=guam&country_sn=GU&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=13.1022175&nelat=13.7994072&swlng=144.4647218&nelng=145.112915&lat=13.444304&lng=144.793731&faddress=Guam&place_id=ChIJ7yQPk_92H2cRpuWzxZGucVU#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Guam'''] | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=guam&country_sn=GU&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=13.1022175&nelat=13.7994072&swlng=144.4647218&nelng=145.112915&lat=13.444304&lng=144.793731&faddress=Guam&place_id=ChIJ7yQPk_92H2cRpuWzxZGucVU#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Guam'''] | ||
== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''= | ='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''= | ||
==Online Records== | ==Online Records== | ||
Information is available to current members only for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ '''Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.'''] | |||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Guam, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/guam, accessed 20 February 2020.</ref> | <ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Guam, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/guam, accessed 20 February 2020.</ref> | ||
=References= | =References= | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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For information about records for non-Christian religions in Guam, go to the Religious Records page.
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]
Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which might be found (best case scenario);
Baptisms[edit | edit source]
In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give:
- baptism date
- the infant's name,
- parents' names,
- father's occupation,
- status of legitimacy,
- occasionally, names of grandparents,
- names of witnesses or godparents, who may be relatives,
- birth date and place,
- the family's place of residence,
- death information, as an added note or signified by a cross.
Marriages[edit | edit source]
Marriage registers can give:
- the marriage date and
- the names of the bride and groom,
- indicate whether they were single or widowed and
- their ages,
- their birth dates and places
- residences,
- occupations,
- birthplaces, and
- parents' names (after 1800)
- the names of previous spouses and their death dates,
- names of witnesses, who might be relatives.
Burials[edit | edit source]
Burial registers may give:
- the name of the deceased and
- the date and place of death or burial.
- the deceased's age,
- place of residence, and
- cause of death
- the names of survivors, especially a widow or widower,
- deceased's birth date and place and
- parents' names
How to Find Records[edit | edit source]
Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]
Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a Family History Center near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records:
- a. Click on the records of Guam.
- b. Click on Places within Guam and a list of towns will appear.
- c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village.
- d. Click on the "Church records" topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
- e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record.
. The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records.
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See the Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy for help with composing letters.
Catholic Records[edit | edit source]
Writing to a Local Parish[edit | edit source]
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult:
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records[edit | edit source]
Online Records[edit | edit source]
Information is available to current members only for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Guam", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guam, accessed 23 February 2020.
- ↑ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Guam, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/guam, accessed 20 February 2020.