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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Martinique, go to the [[Martinique Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Martinique, go to the [[Martinique Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
==Online Resources and Websites== | ==Online Resources and Websites== | ||
''' | *'''1662-1847''' {{RecordSearch|4316497|Martinique, Church Records, 1662-1847}} at FamilySearch - [[Martinique, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
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Here is the website for the Department Archives of Martinique where you will find these records.<br> | Here is the website for the Department Archives of Martinique where you will find these records.<br> | ||
[http://anom.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/caomec2/recherche.php?territoire=MARTINIQUE '''National Overseas Archives, Martinique'''] | [http://anom.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/caomec2/recherche.php?territoire=MARTINIQUE '''National Overseas Archives, Martinique'''] | ||
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==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
Martinique's population is predominantly Christian, with 96.5% of Martinicans identifing as such. | Martinique's population is predominantly Christian, with 96.5% of Martinicans identifing as such. | ||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Martinique", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martinique, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Martinique", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Martinique", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martinique, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Martinique", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martinique#Religion, 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:// | '''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= | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1926960&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Martinique%22 '''records of Martinique''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Martinique''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Martinique''' 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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== '''Catholic Church Records''' == | == '''Catholic Church Records''' == | ||
[[File:Dioceses of the Catholic Church in the Caribbean.png|450px|thumb|right|<center>Catholic Church in the Caribbean ((including Ecclesiastical Province of Saint-Pierre and Fort-de-France for Martinique) </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: | 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=Martinique&country_sn=MQ&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=14.370834&nelat=14.8973451&swlng=-61.24191279999999&nelng=-60.7856368&lat=14.641528&lng=-61.024174&faddress=Martinique&place_id=ChIJDQdmAPmgaowRsOevFxIbAOE#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Martinique'''] | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Martinique&country_sn=MQ&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=14.370834&nelat=14.8973451&swlng=-61.24191279999999&nelng=-60.7856368&lat=14.641528&lng=-61.024174&faddress=Martinique&place_id=ChIJDQdmAPmgaowRsOevFxIbAOE#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Martinique''']<br> | ||
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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=== | ||
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