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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Bermuda, go to the [[Bermuda Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''
''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Bermuda, go to the [[Bermuda Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''
==Online Resources and Websites==
*{{RecordSearch|1804229|Caribbean Births and Baptisms, 1590-1928}}, index
*{{RecordSearch|1804229|Caribbean Births and Baptisms, 1590-1928}}, index; ''Also at [https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/1576/caribbean-births-and-baptisms-1590-1928 American Ancestors] ($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30247/caribbean-births-baptisms-1590-1928?s=275764761 MyHeritage]'' ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1809321|Caribbean Deaths and Burials, 1790-1906}}, index.
*{{RecordSearch|1809321|Caribbean Deaths and Burials, 1790-1906}}, index.
*{{RecordSearch|1805647|Caribbean Marriages, 1591-1905}}, index.
*{{RecordSearch|1805647|Caribbean Marriages, 1591-1905}}, index.
*[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 ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index and images, ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-civil-service-evidence-of-age?sourceID=13&utm_source=affiliate&utm_content=Forebears&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=%20fmp_us&awc=5927_1504556704_d81f7994f510d95e3a906e2b23e30a1f&dclid=CIyRsL-ujNYCFQMQPwodqFkOmQ British Civil Service Evidence Of Age], index ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-civil-service-evidence-of-age?sourceID=13&utm_source=affiliate&utm_content=Forebears&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=%20fmp_us&awc=5927_1504556704_d81f7994f510d95e3a906e2b23e30a1f&dclid=CIyRsL-ujNYCFQMQPwodqFkOmQ British Civil Service Evidence Of Age], index ($)
*Fothergill, Gerald. ''A List of Emigrant Ministers to America, 1690-1811''. London: E. Stock, 1904. Digital versions at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4760 Ancestry] ($); [http://books.google.com/books?id=lVgEAAAAIAAJ Google Books]; [https://www.archive.org/details/listofemigrantmi00fothuoft Internet Archive], 1965 reprint: {{FSC|283621|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 W2f 1965}}. Addendum published in ''Caribbeana'', Vol. 3 (1914):312-313. Digital version at [http://dloc.com/UF00075409/00003/336j?search=caribbeana dLOC] - free.<br>
*Fothergill, Gerald. ''A List of Emigrant Ministers to America, 1690-1811''. London: E. Stock, 1904. Digital versions at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4760 Ancestry] ($); [http://books.google.com/books?id=lVgEAAAAIAAJ Google Books]; [http://www.archive.org/details/listofemigrantmi00fothuoft Internet Archive], 1965 reprint: {{FHL|283621|item|disp=FHL Book 973 W2f 1965}}. Addendum published in ''Caribbeana'', Vol. 3 (1914):312-313. Digital version at [http://dloc.com/UF00075409/00003/336j?search=caribbeana dLOC] - free.<br>
*[http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/projects/caribbean/ministers,%20working.pdf Anglican servants in the Caribbean, c.1610-c.1740]. University of Lancaster. Identifies Anglican clergymen and career information.
*[http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/projects/caribbean/ministers,%20working.pdf Anglican servants in the Caribbean, c.1610-c.1740]. University of Lancaster. Identifies Anglican clergymen and career information.


==Historical Background==
==Historical Background==
Christianity is by far the largest religion on Bermuda. Various Protestant denominations are dominant at 46.2% (including '''Anglican''' 15.8%, '''African Methodist Episcopal''' 8.6%, '''Seventh Day Adventist''' 6.7%, '''Pentecostal''' 3.5%, '''Methodist''' 2.7%, '''Presbyterian''' 2.0%, '''Church of God''' 1.6%, '''Baptist''' 1.2%, '''Salvation Army''' 1.1%, '''Brethren''' 1.0%, other Protestant 2.0%). '''Roman Catholics''' form 14.5%, '''Jehovah's Witnesses''' 1.3%, and other Christians 9.1%.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Bermuda", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda, accessed 28 March 2020. </ref>
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Bermuda", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Bermuda", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Bermuda, accessed 14 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=1926961&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Bermuda%22 '''records of Bermuda'''].
:::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of Bermuda'''].
:::b. Click on '''Places within Bermuda''' and a list of towns will appear.
:::b. Click on '''Places within Bermuda''' 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 [[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 [[French Letter Writing Guide|'''French Letter Writing Guide''']][[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span>
*[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-bermuda/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for Bermuda''']
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== '''Catholic Church Records''' ==
== '''Catholic Church Records''' ==
[[File:Dioceses of the Catholic Church in the Caribbean.png|200px|thumb|right|<center>Catholic Church in the Caribbean (including Hamilton diocese)</center>]]
===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=Bermuda&country_sn=BM&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=32.2424975&nelat=32.3961&swlng=-64.89139999999999&nelng=-64.6413999&lat=32.3078&lng=-64.7505&faddress=Bermuda&place_id=ChIJpbBohp4TLYoRvLiZLMf93zw#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Bermuda''']
*[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: Bermuda''']
*[https://www.romancatholicbermuda.bm/ '''Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton in Bermuda''']  Hover over "Parishes" and click on the parish in the drop-down menu.
 
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=== Historical Background ===
<br>
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Bermuda", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Bermuda, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Bermuda", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Bermuda, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref>
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=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''==
=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''==
===Online 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.''']
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===
Church members serving in the Air Force and Navy and their families represented the first presence of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bermuda. On 16 July 1953, a group of servicemen's wives organized a Relief Society (women's organization) operating under the Church's Eastern States Mission. Worship services among the military personnel were held beginning 8 October 1961. The Bermuda Branch (a small congregation), with about 50 members, was organized 25 June 1966. This branch was made part of the New York New York Mission in 1974. In 1993, Bermuda was included in the New York New York South Mission.<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Bermuda, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/country/bermuda, accessed 28 March 2020.</ref>


=='''African Methodist Episcopal Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/african+methodist+episcopal+church+in+bermuda/@32.3205249,-64.8330027,12z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for African Methodist Episcopal churches in Bermuda''']
===Historical Background===
===Historical Background===
For a detailed history, see [http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20150228/ISLAND/150229700 "AME Church of Bermuda – a positive, profound influence", "The Royal Gazette."]
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Bermuda, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Bermuda, accessed 6 March 2020.</ref>
 
=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''==
=='''Anglican Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records===  
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/anglican+church+in+bermuda/@32.3210278,-64.8336899,12z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Bermuda''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Bermuda''']
===Historical Background===
===Historical Background===  
The first Church of England services in Bermuda were performed by the Reverend Richard Buck, one of the survivors of the 1609 wreck of the Sea Venture who began Bermuda's permanent settlement. Nine parishes, each with its own church and glebe land, were created when colonisation became official in 1612, but there was rarely more than a pair of ordained ministers to share between them over the following two centuries. From 1825 to 1839, Bermuda was attached to the See of Nova Scotia. Bermuda then became part of the Diocese of Newfoundland and Bermuda from its creation in 1839 until 1919. In 1879, the Synod of the Church of England in Bermuda was formed and a Diocese of Bermuda became separate from the Diocese of Newfoundland, but continued to be grouped under the Bishop of Newfoundland and Bermuda until 1919, when Newfoundland and Bermuda each received its own bishop.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Anglican Church in Bermuda", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican_Church_in_Bermuda, accessed 28 March 2020. </ref>
 
=='''Baptist Church Records'''==
=='''Baptist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.bermudayp.com/businesses/search/1/baptist%20churches '''Yellow Pages for Baptist Churches''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Bermuda''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/First+Baptist/@32.3158906,-64.8466656,12z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sbaptist+churches+in+bermuda!3m4!1s0x8a2d136533b73057:0xc29b0838b7c4a438!8m2!3d32.3080111!4d-64.7515998 '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Bermuda''']


=='''Brethren Church Records'''==
=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''==  
=='''Church of God Records'''==  
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records===  
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/church+of+god+churches+in+bermuda/@32.316645,-64.8476963,12z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Church of God churches in Bermuda''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Bermuda''']
 
==Historical Background==
=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''==
=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records===  
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/jehovah's+witness+churches+in+bermuda/@32.3168965,-64.8480399,12z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Bermuda''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Bermuda''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Lutheran Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[  '''Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Bermuda''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Mennonite Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Mennonite churches in Bermuda''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Methodist Church Records'''==
=='''Methodist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records===  
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/methodist+churches+in+bermuda/@32.3171479,-64.8483835,12z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Bermuda''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Bermuda''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Moravian Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Moravian churches in Bermuda''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Nazarene Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in Bermuda''']
===Historical Background===


=='''Pentecostal Church Records'''==
=='''Pentecostal Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/pentecostal+churches+in+bermuda/@32.3173994,-64.8487271,12z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Bermuda''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Bermuda''']
=='''Salvation Army Church Records'''==
=='''Presbyterian Church Records'''==


===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/salvation+army+churches+in+bermuda/@32.3176509,-64.8490706,12z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Salvation Army churches in Bermuda''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in Bermuda''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''==
=='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
*[http://www.adventistdirectory.org/ViewAdmFieldSubEntities.aspx?&EntityType=C&AdmFieldID=BERC '''SDA Directory''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Bermuda''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/adventist+churches+in+bermuda/@32.3179024,-64.8494142,12z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Bermuda''']
===Historical Background===
 
==References==
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For information about records for non-Christian religions in Bermuda, go to the Religious Records page.


Historical Background[edit | edit source]

[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 Bermuda].
b. Click on Places within Bermuda 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]

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

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

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

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 Bermuda]

Eastern Orthodox Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

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

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 Bermuda]

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 Bermuda]

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 Bermuda]

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 Bermuda]

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 Bermuda]

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 Bermuda]

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 Bermuda]

Presbyterian Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

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

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 Bermuda]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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

References[edit | edit source]

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