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*'''Archives''' collect and preserve '''original documents''' of organizations such as churches or governments. '''Libraries''' generally collect '''published sources''' such as books, maps, and microfilm. | *'''Archives''' collect and preserve '''original documents''' of organizations such as churches or governments. '''Libraries''' generally collect '''published sources''' such as books, maps, and microfilm. | ||
*'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one. | *'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one. | ||
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Many archive records have been digitized and are available online.<br> | Many archive records have been digitized and are available online.<br> | ||
===Church Archives=== | ===Church Archives=== | ||
*'''1714-1822''' - | *'''1714-1822''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/220109 Nederlands Hervormde Kerk. Kerkelijke registers, 1714-1822], images. Registers of the Dutch Reformed Church; baptisms, marriages and burials. | ||
*'''1773-1778''' - | *'''1773-1778''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/249765?availability=Family%20History%20Library Parish register transcripts, 1773-1778. Church of England. Parish Church of St. Eustatius (Netherlands Antilles)] St. Eustatius baptisms, marriages and burials. | ||
* | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/42536 Marriages performed in Amsterdam, Curaçao or St. Eustatius of couples (one or both) born in North America], images. | ||
===Jewish Records=== | ===Jewish Records=== | ||
*'''1780-1817''' - | *'''1780-1817''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/220129?availability=Family%20History%20Library Joodse dokumenten, 1780-1817. Algemeen Rijksarchief te 's-Gravenhage.] Jewish marriages and deaths of Saint Eustatius | ||
===Civil Archives=== | ===Civil Archives=== | ||
*Civil records for Sint Eustatius are included in [https://www.wiewaswie.nl/ WieWasWie]. | *Civil records for Sint Eustatius are included in [https://www.wiewaswie.nl/ WieWasWie]. | ||
*'''1787-1832''' | *'''1787-1832''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/220133?availability=Family%20History%20Library Registers van de Burgerlijke Administratie, 1787-1832] | ||
*'''1869-1983''' | *'''1869-1983''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1224559?availability=Family%20History%20Library Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand, 1869-1983] | ||
== Archives == | == Archives == | ||
[https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/en '''The National Archives of the Netherlands'''] has two record groups that have information about St. Eustatius, including civil registration:<ref>Yvette Hoitink, [https://www.dutchgenealogy.nl/ask-yvette-where-can-i-find-records-for-st-eustatius/ Ask Yvette – Where Can I Find Records For St. Eustatius?], 12 October 2018, (accessed 27 March 2021)</ref><br> | [https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/en '''The National Archives of the Netherlands'''] has two record groups that have information about St. Eustatius, including civil registration:<ref>Yvette Hoitink, [https://www.dutchgenealogy.nl/ask-yvette-where-can-i-find-records-for-st-eustatius/ Ask Yvette – Where Can I Find Records For St. Eustatius?], 12 October 2018, (accessed 27 March 2021)</ref><br> | ||
*'''1709-1828''' - St. Eustatius and Saba before 1828, mostly 1790-1828 (record group 1.05.13.01). [https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/onderzoeken/archief/1.05.13.01?searchTerm=eustatius '''1709-1828 finding aids''']<br> | *'''1709-1828''' - St. Eustatius and Saba before 1828, mostly 1790-1828 (record group 1.05.13.01). [https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/onderzoeken/archief/1.05.13.01?searchTerm=eustatius '''1709-1828 finding aids''']<br> | ||
*'''1828-1860''' - St. Eustatius and Saba after 1828, mostly 1828-1845 (record group 1.05.13.02). [https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/onderzoeken/archief/1.05.13.02?searchTerm=eustatius '''1828-1860 finding aids''']<br> | *'''1828-1860''' - St. Eustatius and Saba after 1828, mostly 1828-1845 (record group 1.05.13.02). [https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/onderzoeken/archief/1.05.13.02?searchTerm=eustatius '''1828-1860 finding aids''']<br> | ||
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[https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/en/contact-and-visitor-information '''The National Archives contact page]''' | |||
[https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/en/contact-and-visitor-information '''The National Archives contact page]'''<br> | Visitors address:<br> | ||
Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 20<br> | Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 20<br> | ||
2595 BE The Hague<br> | 2595 BE The Hague<br> | ||
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Phone: +599 318 2222<br> | Phone: +599 318 2222<br> | ||
E-mail: publiclibrary.steustatius@gmail.com<br> | |||
[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066581889639 Facebook] | [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066581889639 Facebook] | ||
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- Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm.
- If you plan to visit a repository, contact them and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.
- Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the FamilySearch Library may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.
Online Records[edit | edit source]
Many archive records have been digitized and are available online.
Church Archives[edit | edit source]
- 1714-1822 - Nederlands Hervormde Kerk. Kerkelijke registers, 1714-1822, images. Registers of the Dutch Reformed Church; baptisms, marriages and burials.
- 1773-1778 - Parish register transcripts, 1773-1778. Church of England. Parish Church of St. Eustatius (Netherlands Antilles) St. Eustatius baptisms, marriages and burials.
- Marriages performed in Amsterdam, Curaçao or St. Eustatius of couples (one or both) born in North America, images.
Jewish Records[edit | edit source]
- 1780-1817 - Joodse dokumenten, 1780-1817. Algemeen Rijksarchief te 's-Gravenhage. Jewish marriages and deaths of Saint Eustatius
Civil Archives[edit | edit source]
- Civil records for Sint Eustatius are included in WieWasWie.
- 1787-1832 Registers van de Burgerlijke Administratie, 1787-1832
- 1869-1983 Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand, 1869-1983
Archives[edit | edit source]
The National Archives of the Netherlands has two record groups that have information about St. Eustatius, including civil registration:[1]
- 1709-1828 - St. Eustatius and Saba before 1828, mostly 1790-1828 (record group 1.05.13.01). 1709-1828 finding aids
- 1828-1860 - St. Eustatius and Saba after 1828, mostly 1828-1845 (record group 1.05.13.02). 1828-1860 finding aids
The National Archives contact page
Visitors address:
Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 20
2595 BE The Hague
The Netherlands
Postal address:
Nationaal Archief
PO Box 90520
2509 LM The Hague
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0)70 3315400
Email
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Gertrude Judson Bicentennial Public Library St. Eustatius
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius
Phone: +599 318 2222
E-mail: publiclibrary.steustatius@gmail.com
Facebook
Museums[edit | edit source]
Sint Eustatius Historical Foundation Museum
Ada de Veer-Zuidweg
Fort Oranje
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius
Dutch Caribbean
Phone/Fax: +599 318-2433
Email: info@statia-tourism.com
Website
Record Offices[edit | edit source]
Civil Registry Department St. Eustatius (known locally as ‘Statia’)
Government Administration Building
De Graaffweg 13
St. Eustatius
Telephone: (+599) 318-2497 or, for urgent inquiries: (+599) 318-4029
Email: census.office@statiagov.com[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Yvette Hoitink, Ask Yvette – Where Can I Find Records For St. Eustatius?, 12 October 2018, (accessed 27 March 2021)
- ↑ U.S. SSA, Program Operations Manual System (POMS), Procedure For Obtaining Birth, Marriage, And Death Certificates From Caribbean Netherlands, (accessed 23 February 2021.