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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Algeria, go to the [[Algeria Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Algeria, go to the [[Algeria Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
=Online Resources and Websites= | =Online Resources and Websites= | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=algeria British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Algeria], index and images, ($) | |||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa], index and images, ($) | |||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=algeria British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Algeria], index | |||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa], index | |||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=algeria British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Algeria], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=algeria British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Algeria], index and images, ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa], index and images, ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index and images, ($) | |||
=Historical Background= | =Historical Background= | ||
'''Islam''' is the predominant religion in Algeria, with its adherents, mostly Sunnis, accounting for 99% of the population according to a 2012 CIA World Factbook estimate, and 97.9% according to Pew Research in 2010. In the early 1980s, the '''Roman Catholic''' population numbered about 45,000, most of whom were foreigners or Algerians who had married French or Italians. A 2015 study estimates some 380,000 Christian believers from a Muslim background in the country, most of whom subscribe to some form of evangelical Christianity. The '''Protestant Church of Algeria''' is one of only two officially recognized Christian organizations in the country. Algeria is included in the episcopal area of North Africa of the '''Anglican Diocese of Egypt'''. <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Algeria", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020.</ref> | '''Islam''' is the predominant religion in Algeria, with its adherents, mostly Sunnis, accounting for 99% of the population according to a 2012 CIA World Factbook estimate, and 97.9% according to Pew Research in 2010. In the early 1980s, the '''Roman Catholic''' population numbered about 45,000, most of whom were foreigners or Algerians who had married French or Italians. A 2015 study estimates some 380,000 Christian believers from a Muslim background in the country, most of whom subscribe to some form of evangelical Christianity. The '''Protestant Church of Algeria''' is one of only two officially recognized Christian organizations in the country. Algeria is included in the episcopal area of North Africa of the '''Anglican Diocese of Egypt'''. <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Algeria", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020.</ref> | ||
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=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=231&query=%2Bplace%3AAlgeria '''records of Algeria''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Algeria''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Algeria''' 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 [[French Letter Writing Guide|'''French Letter Writing Guide''']] 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 [[French Letter Writing Guide|'''French Letter Writing Guide''']] for help with composing letters.</span> | ||
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='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''= | ='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''= | ||
==Writing for Records== | ==Writing for Records== | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
There is only one current congregation in the country, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, in Algiers.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Protestantism in Algeria", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestantism_in_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020.</ref> | There is only one current congregation in the country, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, in Algiers.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Protestantism in Algeria", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestantism_in_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020.</ref> | ||
= '''Catholic Church Records''' = | = '''Catholic Church Records''' = | ||
==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=Algeria&country_sn=DZ&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=18.9681469&nelat=37.2216&swlng=-8.6676111&nelng=11.9999992&lat=28.033886&lng=1.659626&faddress=Algeria&place_id=ChIJ0XsDKGqKfg0RovjXq-O-QHE#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Algeria'''] | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Algeria&country_sn=DZ&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=18.9681469&nelat=37.2216&swlng=-8.6676111&nelng=11.9999992&lat=28.033886&lng=1.659626&faddress=Algeria&place_id=ChIJ0XsDKGqKfg0RovjXq-O-QHE#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Algeria'''] | ||
== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
The Roman Catholic Church was reintroduced after the French conquest, when the Diocese of Algiers was established in 1838. The several Roman Catholic missions established in Algeria were concerned with charitable and relief work; the establishment of schools, workshops, and infirmaries; and the training of staff for the new establishments. Some of the missionaries of these organizations remained in the country after independence, working among the poorer segments of the population. During French colonial rule, the Catholic population of Algeria peaked at over one million, but most of these left following Algeria's independence in 1962. In the early 1980s, the Roman Catholic population numbered about 45,000, most of whom were foreigners or Algerians who had married French or Italians. <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Algeria", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020.</ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Algeria", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church__in_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020. </ref> | The Roman Catholic Church was reintroduced after the French conquest, when the Diocese of Algiers was established in 1838. The several Roman Catholic missions established in Algeria were concerned with charitable and relief work; the establishment of schools, workshops, and infirmaries; and the training of staff for the new establishments. Some of the missionaries of these organizations remained in the country after independence, working among the poorer segments of the population. During French colonial rule, the Catholic population of Algeria peaked at over one million, but most of these left following Algeria's independence in 1962. In the early 1980s, the Roman Catholic population numbered about 45,000, most of whom were foreigners or Algerians who had married French or Italians. <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Algeria", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020.</ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Algeria", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church__in_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020. </ref> | ||
=''' | ='''Evangelical Church Records'''= | ||
[ | ==Writing for Records== | ||
Algeria | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/evangelical+church+Algeria/@21.702426,-16.5408675,3z '''Google Maps search results for Evangelical churches in Algeria'''] | ||
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='''Methodist Church Records'''= | |||
==Writing for Records== | ==Writing for Records== | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/United+Methodist+Church+of+Constantine/@36.3614381,6.6035691,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12f1773defec8e75:0x498f553d7b6316eb!8m2!3d36.3614381!4d6.6057631 | *[https://www.google.com/maps/place/United+Methodist+Church+of+Constantine/@36.3614381,6.6035691,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12f1773defec8e75:0x498f553d7b6316eb!8m2!3d36.3614381!4d6.6057631 | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
Protestants are a religious minority in Algeria. The small Christian community generally practices its faith without government interference. The '''Protestant Church of Algeria''' is one of only two officially recognized Christian organizations in the country. | Protestants are a religious minority in Algeria. The small Christian community generally practices its faith without government interference. The '''Protestant Church of Algeria''' is one of only two officially recognized Christian organizations in the country. | ||
The Protestant Church of Algeria (EPA French: Eglise protestante d'Algérie) is a federation of Protestant churches from the Reformed and Methodist traditions established in 1972 in Algeria. It is officially recognised by the government of Algeria as the Association of the Protestant Church of Algeria (French: Association de l'Eglise protestante d'Algérie). While exact numbers are not precise, estimates of members range from 100,000 to 150,000 in about 40 to 50 parishes nationwide, primarily in the northern coastal region of the country.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Protestant Church of Algeria", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestant_Church_of_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020.</ref> | The Protestant Church of Algeria (EPA French: Eglise protestante d'Algérie) is a federation of Protestant churches from the Reformed and Methodist traditions established in 1972 in Algeria. It is officially recognised by the government of Algeria as the Association of the Protestant Church of Algeria (French: Association de l'Eglise protestante d'Algérie). While exact numbers are not precise, estimates of members range from 100,000 to 150,000 in about 40 to 50 parishes nationwide, primarily in the northern coastal region of the country.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Protestant Church of Algeria", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestant_Church_of_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020.</ref> | ||
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For information about records for non-Christian religions in Algeria, go to the Religious Records page.
Online Resources and Websites[edit | edit source]
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Algeria, index and images, ($)
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa, index and images, ($)
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Algeria, index and images, ($)
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa, index and images, ($)
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials, index and images, ($)
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Islam is the predominant religion in Algeria, with its adherents, mostly Sunnis, accounting for 99% of the population according to a 2012 CIA World Factbook estimate, and 97.9% according to Pew Research in 2010. In the early 1980s, the Roman Catholic population numbered about 45,000, most of whom were foreigners or Algerians who had married French or Italians. A 2015 study estimates some 380,000 Christian believers from a Muslim background in the country, most of whom subscribe to some form of evangelical Christianity. The Protestant Church of Algeria is one of only two officially recognized Christian organizations in the country. Algeria is included in the episcopal area of North Africa of the Anglican Diocese of Egypt. [1]
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:
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Marriages[edit | edit source]
Marriage registers can give:
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Burials[edit | edit source]
Burial registers may give:
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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 Algeria.
- b. Click on Places within Algeria 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 French Letter Writing Guide for help with composing letters.
Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
There is only one current congregation in the country, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, in Algiers.[2]
Catholic Church 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 Roman Catholic Church was reintroduced after the French conquest, when the Diocese of Algiers was established in 1838. The several Roman Catholic missions established in Algeria were concerned with charitable and relief work; the establishment of schools, workshops, and infirmaries; and the training of staff for the new establishments. Some of the missionaries of these organizations remained in the country after independence, working among the poorer segments of the population. During French colonial rule, the Catholic population of Algeria peaked at over one million, but most of these left following Algeria's independence in 1962. In the early 1980s, the Roman Catholic population numbered about 45,000, most of whom were foreigners or Algerians who had married French or Italians. [3][4]
Evangelical Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Methodist Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Protestants are a religious minority in Algeria. The small Christian community generally practices its faith without government interference. The Protestant Church of Algeria is one of only two officially recognized Christian organizations in the country. The Protestant Church of Algeria (EPA French: Eglise protestante d'Algérie) is a federation of Protestant churches from the Reformed and Methodist traditions established in 1972 in Algeria. It is officially recognised by the government of Algeria as the Association of the Protestant Church of Algeria (French: Association de l'Eglise protestante d'Algérie). While exact numbers are not precise, estimates of members range from 100,000 to 150,000 in about 40 to 50 parishes nationwide, primarily in the northern coastal region of the country.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Algeria", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Protestantism in Algeria", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestantism_in_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Algeria", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Algeria", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church__in_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Protestant Church of Algeria", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestant_Church_of_Algeria, accessed 15 March 2020.