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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Marshall Islands, go to the [[Marshall Islands Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''
''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Marshall Islands, go to the [[Marshall Islands Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''
==Online Resources and Websites==
'''Ancestry.com, findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local [https://familysearch.org/locations/ family history center] or the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah.


==Historical Background==
==Historical Background==
In 2009, major religious groups in the Republic of the Marshall Islands are '''United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational)''' (51.5%), '''Assemblies of God''' (24.2%), '''Roman Catholic''' church (8.4%), '''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)''' (9.5%),[2] '''Bukot Nan Jesus (also known as Assembly of God Part Two)''' (2.2%), '''Baptist''' (1.0%), '''Seventh-day Adventists''' (0.9%), '''Full Gospel''' (0.7%), Baha'i Faith (0.6%).[1] Persons without any religious affiliation account for a small percentage of the population.[1] The '''Jehovah's Witnesses''' are believed to have a few hundred practitioners. <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Marshall Islands", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_the_Marshall_Islands, accessed 7 April 2020. </ref><br>
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Marshall Islands", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall Islands, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Marshall Islands", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Marshall Islands, accessed 1 April 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=1927003&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Marshall%20Islands%22 '''records of Marshall Islands'''].
:::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of Marshall Islands'''].
:::b. Click on '''Places within Marshall Islands''' and a list of towns will appear.
:::b. Click on '''Places within Marshall Islands''' 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://www.google.com/maps/search/church+marshall+islands/@7.3519933,165.0704007,6z '''Google Maps search results for churches in Marshall Islands''']
*[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-brasil/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for Marshall Islands''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/churches+in+new+caledonia/@-21.1911863,163.5938252,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for churches in Marshall Islands''']


== '''Catholic Church Records''' ==
== '''Catholic Church Records''' ==
[[File:Dioceses of the Catholic Church in Oceania.png|750px|thumb|right|<center>Ecclesiastical provinces of the Catholic Church in Oceania (includes Apostolic Prefecture of the Marshall Islands)</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=Marshall+Islands&country_sn=MH&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=4.1601583&nelat=15.0190749&swlng=159.8840332&nelng=172.5732421&lat=7.131474&lng=171.184478&faddress=Marshall+Islands&place_id=ChIJK8opIbIZAWURdrcJqugDPos#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Marshall Islands''']
*[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: Marshall Islands''']


=== Historical Background ===
=== Historical Background ===
The Roman Catholic Apostolic Prefecture of the Marshall Islands is a Latin rite apostolic prefecture in the South Sea Republic of the Marshall Islands. As per 2014, it has 4,975 Catholics (9.5% of 52,500 total population), pastorally served in nine churches in 11 parishes, by 6 priests (1 diocesan, 5 religious), 1 deacon, 15 lay religious (5 brothers, 10 sisters) and a seminarian.[1]
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Marshall Islands", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Marshall Islands, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Marshall Islands", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Marshall Islands, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref>
 
Missionaries from the Order of Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (M.S.C.) arrived in 1898. In 1905, a pre-diocesan jurisdiction was established as Mission sui juris of Marshall Islands, on territory split off from the then Apostolic Vicariate of New Pomerania (mainly New Britain, in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea). On April 5, 1923, the independent mission was suppressed, its territory being merged into the then Apostolic Vicariate of Mariana, Caroline and Marshall Islands. On April 23, 1993, Pope John Paul II split the former Diocese of Carolines-Marshalls into the Apostolic Prefecture of the Marshall Islands and the Diocese of Caroline Islands.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Marshall Islands", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostolic_Prefecture_of_the_Marshall_Islands, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref>


=='''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.''']
Online church information is available to current members, 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===
The Marshall Islands are a republic made up of two atoll chains in the South Pacific.
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Marshall Islands, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Marshall Islands, accessed 6 April 2020.</ref>
 
MAJURO Missionaries arrived in Majuro 3 February 1977. By the end of 1977, there were 27 converts on the island. The Laura Branch was created 11 May 1978. By the end of 1979, there were 177 members. Church buildings for the Laura and Rita branches were started in September 1984 and dedicated 13-14 January 1986, respectively. By 1987, Majuro had a district with five branches, and by 1990, Majuro had 1,100 members.
 
KWAJALEIN/EBEYE The Kwajalein Island Branch in the Marshall Islands was organized in 1978, made up entirely of United States citizens serving in the military or as civil service personnel. Missionaries opened the island of Ebeye on 16 May 1989.
 
Total Church Membership: 6,576. Congregations: 13. <ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Marshall Islands, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Marshall-Islands, accessed 7 April 2020.</ref>
 
=='''Assembly of God Church Records'''==
=='''Assembly of God Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records===  
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Assembly+of+God,+Ajeltake/@7.091316,171.125206,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x650f2186fd85d973:0x6878632f44017ef5!8m2!3d7.091316!4d171.1274001 '''Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in Marshall Islands''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in Marshall Islands''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Bukot Nan Jesus (also known as Assembly of God Part Two) churches in Marshall Islands]
===Historical Background===
=='''Baptist Church Records'''==
=='''Baptist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/%22baptist%22++church+marshall+islands/@7.108479,171.0345865,11z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Marshall Islands''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Marshall Islands''']
=='''Full Gospel Church Records'''==  
=='''Full Gospel Church Records'''==  
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records=== Full Gospel churches in Marshall Islands''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Full+Gospel+Church/@7.0757555,171.320908,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x650f1cc0adfdb839:0x4aaccfcbc236b887!8m2!3d7.0757555!4d171.3231021 '''Google Maps search results for Full Gospel churches in Marshall Islands''']
==Historical Background==
=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/%22jehovah's+witness%22++church+marshall+islands/@7.111843,171.0333535,11z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in the Marshall Islands''']
=='''Salvation Army Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/salvation+army+marshall+islands/@7.0914355,171.1076461,10z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Salvation Army churches in Marshall Islands''']
=='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''==
=='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Majuro+SDA+School/@7.0915225,171.383899,15.86z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x650f037898f067c1:0xb8755b6ddb80a08c!8m2!3d7.092048!4d171.3834518 '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Marshall Islands''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Marshall Islands''']
=='''United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational) Church Records'''==
=='''United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational) Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records===  
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/united+church+of+christ+marshall+islands/@7.0915212,171.353605,13z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational) churches in Marshall Islands''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational) churches in Marshall Islands''']
===Historical Background===


==References==
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For information about records for non-Christian religions in Marshall Islands, go to the Religious Records page.

Online Resources and Websites[edit | edit source]

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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 Marshall Islands].
b. Click on Places within Marshall Islands 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]

Online church information is available to current members, 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]

Assembly of God Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in Marshall Islands]
  • [ Google Maps search results for Bukot Nan Jesus (also known as Assembly of God Part Two) churches in Marshall Islands]

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 Marshall Islands]

Full Gospel Church Records[edit | edit source]

===Writing for Records=== Full Gospel churches in Marshall Islands]

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 Marshall Islands]

United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational) Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational) churches in Marshall Islands]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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