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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Cabo Verde, go to the [[Cabo Verde Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''
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== Online Resources and Websites ==
==== Online Resources and Websites ====
*'''1787-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2246703|Cabo Verde, Catholic Church Records, 1787-1957}} at FamilySearch — index & images (records in Portuguese)
*'''1787-1957''' - {{RecordSearch|2246703|Cape Verde, Catholic Church Records, 1787-1957}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images (records in Portuguese)
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*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=cape%20verde%20islands British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Cabo Verde], index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa], index & images ($)
 
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=cape%20verde%20islands British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Cabo Verde ], index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa], index & images ($)
 
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index & images ($)
 
==Historical Background==
Christianity is the largest religion in Cabo Verde, with '''Roman Catholics''' having the most adherents. Different sources give varying estimates on the relative sizes of various Christian denominations. More than 93% of the population of Cabo Verde is nominally Roman Catholic, according to an informal poll taken by local churches. About 5% of the population is Protestant. The largest Protestant denomination is the '''Church of the Nazarene'''. Other groups include the '''Seventh-day Adventist Church''', the '''Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''', the '''Assemblies of God''', the '''Universal Church of the Kingdom of God''', the '''New Apostolic Church''' and various other '''Pentecostal''' and '''Evangelical''' groups.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Cabo Verde", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Verde, accessed 22 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Cabo Verde", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 22 March 2020. </ref><br>
 
==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):
===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:
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*the infant's name
*parents' names
*father's occupation
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*status of legitimacy
*occasionally, names of grandparents
*names of witnesses or godparents, who may be relatives
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*birth date and place
*the family's place of residence
*death information, as an added note or signified by a cross
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===Marriages===
Marriage registers can give:
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*the marriage date
*the names of the bride and groom
*indicate whether the bride and groom were single or widowed
*their ages
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*birth dates and places for the bride and groom
*their residences
*their occupations
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*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.
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===Burials===
Burial registers may give:
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*the name of the deceased
*the date and place of death or burial
*the deceased's age
*place of residence
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*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
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==How to Find Records==
===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:
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=2599340&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Cape%20Verde%20Islands%22 '''records of Cabo Verde'''].
:::b. Click on '''Places within Cabo Verde''' 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. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]].  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===
<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 [[Portuguese Letter-writing Guide|'''Portuguese Letter-writing Guide''']] for help with composing letters.</span>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_churches_in_Cape_Verde '''List of churches in Cabo Verde''']
*[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-cabo-verde/ '''Maps.me Church Directory for Cabo Verde''']
 
==''' Assembly of God Church Records'''==
 
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/assembly+of+god+church+cape+verde/@1.2299234,-35.4963089,3z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in Cabo Verde''']
 
===Historical Background===
The Assemblies of God was founded in the early 1900s and reached Africa soon afterwards. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Christianity in Cabo Verde," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Assemblies of God," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assemblies_of_God, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>
 
== '''Catholic Church Records''' ==
===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:
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Cape+Verde&country_sn=CV&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=14.7270733&nelat=17.3191764&swlng=-25.383911&nelng=-22.5933839&lat=16.5388&lng=-23.0418&faddress=Cape+Verde&place_id=ChIJMVERWSGPNQkRH-oY-TbyGms#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Cabo Verde''']


=== Historical Background ===
=== Historical Background ===
Cabo Verde was discovered and colonized by Portugal in the 1400s. Catholicism was established on Cabo Verde by Portuguese traders in 1533. Church records were kept from the 1600s onward. Many are available online.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Cabo Verde," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 25 January 2019.</ref>
Cape Verde was discovered and colonized by Portugal in the 1400s. Catholicism was established on Cape Verde by Portuguese traders in 1533.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Cape Verde," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 25 January 2019.</ref> Mandated by the Council of Trent in the 16th century, church records are the primary genealogical source for Cape Verde; church records were kept from the 1600s onward. Many are available online.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Cape Verde,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1992-1999.</ref>


=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''==
===Online Records===
Online information is available to current members,  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===
=== Assemblies of God Church Records ===
Missionary work began in Cabo Verde in 1988 which resulted in the creation of the Praia/Lajes Branch a short time later. Total Church Membership: 14,967. Congregations: 42.<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Cabo Verde, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Cape-Verde, accessed 22 March 2020.</ref>
The Assemblies of God was founded in the early 1900s and reached Africa soon afterwards.<ref name="Cape Verde">Wikipedia contributors, "Christianity in Cape Verde," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Assemblies of God," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assemblies_of_God, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> For more information, see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Cape_Verde Christianity in Cape Verde] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assemblies_of_God Assemblies of God].


== '''Church of the Nazarene Church Records''' ==
=== Church of the Nazarene Church Records ===
===Writing for Records===
The Church of the Nazarene was established in 1908 and soon afterwards entered Africa. It is the largest Protestant denomination in Cape Verde.<ref name="Cape Verde" /><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Church of the Nazarene," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Nazarene, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> For more information, see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Cape_Verde Christianity in Cape Verde] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Nazarene Church of the Nazarene].
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Church+Of+The+Nazarene/@16.5991661,-22.9077397,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x94b5bf581de1865:0x2f0a380f7b6acc7a!8m2!3d16.5991661!4d-22.9055456 '''Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in Cabo Verde''']


===Historical Records===
=== Evangelical Church Records ===
The Church of the Nazarene was established in 1908 and soon afterwards entered Africa. It is the largest Protestant denomination in Cabo Verde.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Church of the Nazarene," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Nazarene, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>
Evangelicalism has been in Africa since the late 1800s. However, in the 1920s and 1930s there was a revival movement in East Africa. This revival contributed to the substantial growth of Evangelicalism in Cape Verde.<ref name="Cape Verde" /><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelicalism," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelicalism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "East African Revival," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Revival, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> For more information, see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Cape_Verde Christianity in Cape Verde], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelicalism#Africa Evangelicalism], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Revival East African Revival].


=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''==  
=== Pentecostal 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>]]
Pentecostalism spread to Africa in the early 1900s by missionaries.<ref name="Cape Verde" /><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "African Pentecostalism," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Pentecostalism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> For more information, see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Cape_Verde Christianity in Cape Verde] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Pentecostalism African Pentecostalism].
Cabo Verde is included in the Archdiocese of Guinea.  
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== '''Evangelical Church Records''' ==
=== Seventh-Day Adventist Church Records ===
===Writing for Records===
For more information, see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Cape_Verde Christianity in Cape Verde].
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/evangelical++church+cape+verde/@16.5991659,-22.9143326,15z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Evangelical churches in Cabo Verde''']


===Historical Records===
=== Universal Church of the Kingdom of God Church Records ===
Evangelicalism has been in Africa since the late 1800s. However, in the 1920s and 1930s there was a revival movement in East Africa. This revival contributed to the substantial growth of Evangelicalism in Cabo Verde.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelicalism," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelicalism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "East African Revival," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Revival, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God was founded in 1977.<ref name="Cape Verde" /><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Universal Church of the Kingdom of God," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Church_of_the_Kingdom_of_God, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> For more information, see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Cape_Verde Christianity in Cape Verde] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Church_of_the_Kingdom_of_God Universal Church of the Kingdom of God].


==''' Pentecostal Church Records'''==
== References  ==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Pentecostal+church+cape+verde/@16.5982088,-23.0440891,11z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Cabo Verde''']
===Historical Records===
Pentecostalism spread to Africa in the early 1900s by missionaries.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "African Pentecostalism," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Pentecostalism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>
== '''Seventh-Day Adventist Church Records''' ==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Adventist+church+cape+verde/@16.5981151,-23.0447768,11z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Cabo Verde''']
===Historical Records===
== '''Universal Church of the Kingdom of God Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/universal+church+of+the+kingdom+of+god+near+Cape+Verde/@14.9382362,-23.5271411,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Universal Church of the Kingdom of God churches in Cabo Verde''']
===Historical Records===
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God was founded in 1977.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Universal Church of the Kingdom of God," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Church_of_the_Kingdom_of_God, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref>


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For information about records for non-Christian religions in Cape Verde, go to the Religious Records page.



Online Resources and Websites[edit | edit source]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Cape Verde was discovered and colonized by Portugal in the 1400s. Catholicism was established on Cape Verde by Portuguese traders in 1533.[1] Mandated by the Council of Trent in the 16th century, church records are the primary genealogical source for Cape Verde; church records were kept from the 1600s onward. Many are available online.[2]


Assemblies of God Church Records[edit | edit source]

The Assemblies of God was founded in the early 1900s and reached Africa soon afterwards.[3][4] For more information, see Christianity in Cape Verde and Assemblies of God.

Church of the Nazarene Church Records[edit | edit source]

The Church of the Nazarene was established in 1908 and soon afterwards entered Africa. It is the largest Protestant denomination in Cape Verde.[3][5] For more information, see Christianity in Cape Verde and Church of the Nazarene.

Evangelical Church Records[edit | edit source]

Evangelicalism has been in Africa since the late 1800s. However, in the 1920s and 1930s there was a revival movement in East Africa. This revival contributed to the substantial growth of Evangelicalism in Cape Verde.[3][6][7] For more information, see Christianity in Cape Verde, Evangelicalism, and East African Revival.

Pentecostal Church Records[edit | edit source]

Pentecostalism spread to Africa in the early 1900s by missionaries.[3][8] For more information, see Christianity in Cape Verde and African Pentecostalism.

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

For more information, see Christianity in Cape Verde.

Universal Church of the Kingdom of God Church Records[edit | edit source]

The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God was founded in 1977.[3][9] For more information, see Christianity in Cape Verde and Universal Church of the Kingdom of God.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Cape Verde," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 25 January 2019.
  2. ↑ The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Cape Verde,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1992-1999.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Wikipedia contributors, "Christianity in Cape Verde," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 7 February 2019.
  4. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Assemblies of God," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assemblies_of_God, accessed 7 February 2019.
  5. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Church of the Nazarene," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Nazarene, accessed 7 February 2019.
  6. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelicalism," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelicalism, accessed 7 February 2019.
  7. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "East African Revival," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Revival, accessed 7 February 2019.
  8. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "African Pentecostalism," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Pentecostalism, accessed 7 February 2019.
  9. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Universal Church of the Kingdom of God," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Church_of_the_Kingdom_of_God, accessed 7 February 2019.
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