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==Online Resources and Websites==
==Online Resources and Websites==
==Historical Background==
==Historical Background==
Guinea is approximately 85 percent Muslim, 8 percent Christian, with 7 percent adhering to indigenous religious beliefs. Christian groups include '''Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Baptists, Seventh-day Adventists''', and other '''Evangelical''' groups. Jehovah's Witnesses are active in the country and recognized by the Government.[<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Guinea", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinea, accessed 20 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Guinea", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Guinea, accessed 20 March 2020. </ref><br>
Christian groups include Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Baptists, Seventh-day Adventists, and other Evangelical groups. Jehovah's Witnesses are active in the country and recognized by the Government.[<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Guinea", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinea, accessed 20 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Guinea", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Guinea, accessed 20 March 2020. </ref><br>


==Information Recorded in the Records==
==Information Recorded in the Records==
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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://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.  To find records:  
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=1927122&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Guinea%22 '''records of Guinea'''].
:::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of Guinea'''].
:::b. Click on '''Places within Guinea''' and a list of towns will appear.
:::b. Click on '''Places within Guinea''' 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''']][[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span>
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== '''Catholic Church Records''' ==
== '''Catholic Church Records''' ==
===Writing to a Local Parish===
===Writing to a Local Parish===
Earlier records can be held at the diocese, with more recent records still kept in the local parish.  To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a diocese or local parish, consult:
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult:
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=brazil&country_sn=BS&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=20.9082735&nelat=27.263412&swlng=-80.4775603&nelng=-72.70975390000001&lat=25.03428&lng=-77.39627999999999&faddress=The+Bahamas&place_id=ChIJPQ9Isjua1ogR5XnHaoO0PhM#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Guinea''']
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=brazil&country_sn=BS&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=20.9082735&nelat=27.263412&swlng=-80.4775603&nelng=-72.70975390000001&lat=25.03428&lng=-77.39627999999999&faddress=The+Bahamas&place_id=ChIJPQ9Isjua1ogR5XnHaoO0PhM#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Guinea''']


=== Historical Background ===
=== Historical Background ===
The Catholic Church in Guinea is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the pope. There are approximately a quarter of a million Catholics - about 3% of the total population. There is one archdiocese (Conakry) and two dioceses (Kankan and N’Zérékoré). <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Guinea", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Guinea, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Guinea", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Guinea, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref>
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Guinea", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Guinea, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Guinea", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Guinea, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref>
 
=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 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===
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Guinea, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Guinea, accessed 6 March 2020.</ref>
==References==
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=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''==
=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records===  
'''Episcopal Church of Guinea'''<br>
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Guinea''']
Conakry, CNK<br>
===Historical Background===
Guinea<br>
=='''Baptist Church Records'''==
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===Writing for Records===
Email: dioceseanglicanguinee@yahoo.fr<br>
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Guinea''']
Phone: +224 632 204 660<br>


=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''==  
=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''==  
[[File:Dioceses and Archdiocese of the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria and of All Africa.png|350px|thumb|right|<center>Dioceses and Archdiocese of the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria and of All Africa</center>]]
===Writing for Records===
Guinea is included in the Archdiocese of Guinea.
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Guinea''']
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==Historical Background==
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=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''==
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===Writing for Records===
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*[ '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Guinea''']
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===Historical Background===
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=='''Lutheran Church Records'''==
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===Writing for Records===
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*[  '''Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Guinea''']
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===Historical Background===
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=='''Mennonite Church Records'''==
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===Writing for Records===
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*[ '''Google Maps search results for Mennonite churches in Guinea''']
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===Historical Background===
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=='''Methodist Church Records'''==
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===Writing for Records===
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*[ '''Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Guinea''']
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===Historical Background===
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=='''Moravian Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Moravian churches in Guinea''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Nazarene Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in Guinea''']
===Historical Background===
 
=='''Pentecostal Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Guinea''']
=='''Presbyterian Church Records'''==


=='''Evangelical Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===  
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in Guinea''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/evangelical+church+near+Guinea+africa/@9.9104468,-13.721833,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Evangelical churches in Guinea''']
===Historical Background===
===Historical Background===
=='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''==
=='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/adventist+church+near+Guinea+africa/@9.908393,-15.9086165,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Guinea''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Guinea''']
 
===Historical Background===
==References==
==References==
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For information about records for non-Christian religions in Guinea, go to the Religious Records page.

Online Resources and Websites[edit | edit source]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Christian groups include Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Baptists, Seventh-day Adventists, and other Evangelical groups. Jehovah's Witnesses are active in the country and recognized by the Government.[[1][2]

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
  • the names of the bride and groom
  • indicate whether the bride and groom were single or widowed
  • their ages
  • birth dates and places for the bride and groom
  • their residences
  • their occupations
  • birthplaces of the bride and groom
  • 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
  • the date and place of death or burial
  • the deceased's age
  • place of residence
  • cause of death
  • the names of survivors, especially a widow or widower
  • deceased's birth date and place
  • parents' names, or at least the father's name



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 [COUNTRY LINK records of Guinea].
b. Click on Places within Guinea 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. FHL icons.png. 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 GuideLetter Writing Guide for Genealogy for help with composing letters.

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]

[3][4]

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]

[5]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Guinea", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinea, accessed 20 March 2020.
  2. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Guinea", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Guinea, accessed 20 March 2020.
  3. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Guinea", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Guinea, accessed 14 March 2020.
  4. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Guinea", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Guinea, accessed 14 March 2020.
  5. ↑ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Guinea, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Guinea, accessed 6 March 2020.

Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Guinea]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Baptist Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Guinea]

Eastern Orthodox Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Guinea]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Guinea]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Lutheran Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Guinea]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Mennonite Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Mennonite churches in Guinea]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Methodist Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Guinea]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Moravian Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Moravian churches in Guinea]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Nazarene Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in Guinea]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Pentecostal Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Guinea]

Presbyterian Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in Guinea]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Seventh-day Adventist Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Guinea]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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