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The nineteenth century was a time of religious controversy, however, and the Methodists suffered their own share of schisms. Various groups broke off from the central stem, which was eventually known as the Wesleyan Methodist Church. The Bible Christians, Primitive Methodists, New Connexion Methodists and Methodist Episcopal Church all had their adherents, and at times a great many churches, often small and far from financially viable. | The nineteenth century was a time of religious controversy, however, and the Methodists suffered their own share of schisms. Various groups broke off from the central stem, which was eventually known as the Wesleyan Methodist Church. The Bible Christians, Primitive Methodists, New Connexion Methodists and Methodist Episcopal Church all had their adherents, and at times a great many churches, often small and far from financially viable. | ||
As with the Scottish churches, the differences in England were imported to Canada. As an example, the Bible Christians were founded by William O’Bryan, a Wesleyan minister expelled by the Methodists in 1810. His central area of power, in north Devon and Cornwall, provided a great many immigrants who settled in Huron and Durham counties in Ontario. In both these areas the Bible Christians had considerable influence until they began to dwindle after 1870. One difficulty with Bible Christians is that they often appear in the census as ‘Christian’, a term which might lead us to think they are Disciples. Throughout the third quarter of the century, these various groups began to rejoin the Wesleyans until 1884, when there was once more only one group, the '''Methodist Church of Canada.''' In 1925 the '''Methodists joined the Congregationalists and most of the Presbyterians to form the United Church of Canada.''' Later the Evangelical United Brethren would join them also. A few Methodist churches did not join the United Church; they are known as The '''Free Methodist Church in Canada.''' <ref>Merriman, Brenda Dougall. "Canadian Denominational Background Presbyterian, Reformed, Society of Friends, Methodist, Evangelical, United Brethren in Christ | As with the Scottish churches, the differences in England were imported to Canada. As an example, the Bible Christians were founded by William O’Bryan, a Wesleyan minister expelled by the Methodists in 1810. His central area of power, in north Devon and Cornwall, provided a great many immigrants who settled in Huron and Durham counties in Ontario. In both these areas the Bible Christians had considerable influence until they began to dwindle after 1870. One difficulty with Bible Christians is that they often appear in the census as ‘Christian’, a term which might lead us to think they are Disciples. Throughout the third quarter of the century, these various groups began to rejoin the Wesleyans until 1884, when there was once more only one group, the '''Methodist Church of Canada.''' In 1925 the '''Methodists joined the Congregationalists and most of the Presbyterians to form the United Church of Canada.''' Later the Evangelical United Brethren would join them also. A few Methodist churches did not join the United Church; they are known as The '''Free Methodist Church in Canada.''' <ref>Merriman, Brenda Dougall. "Canadian Denominational Background Presbyterian, Reformed, Society of Friends, Methodist, Evangelical, United Brethren in Christ - International Institute, " ''International Institute of Genealogical Studies'' (2012), https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Canadian_Denominational_Background_Presbyterian,_Reformed,_Society_of_Friends,_Methodist,_Evangelical,_United_Brethren_in_Christ_%28National_Institute%29.</ref> | ||
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==Finding the Records== | ==Finding the Records== | ||
===Look for online records.=== | ===Look for online records.=== | ||
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*[http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~wjmartin/genealogy/wm-index.htm '''Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Registers'''] | *[http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~wjmartin/genealogy/wm-index.htm '''Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Registers'''] | ||
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*{{RecordSearch|1520604|'''Canada, Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959'''}} Index only. | *'''1621-1968''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1091/ '''Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968'''], index & images ($). Can be used free-of-charge at a [[FamilySearch Centers|'''FamilySearch Center'''.]] | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1520608|'''Canada, Marriages, 1661-1949'''}} Index only. | *'''1642-1967''' {{RecordSearch|2461313|'''Quebec index to civil copy of church records, 1642-1902'''}}, digitized, browsable index. | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1520609|'''Canada Deaths and Burials, 1664-1955'''}} Index only. | *'''1763-1967''' {{RecordSearch|1929561|'''Quebec, non-Catholic parish registers, 1763-1967'''}}, images only. | ||
*'''1661-1959''' {{RecordSearch|1520604|'''Canada, Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959'''}} Index only. | |||
*'''1661-1949''' {{RecordSearch|1520608|'''Canada, Marriages, 1661-1949'''}} Index only. | |||
*'''1664-1955''' {{RecordSearch|1520609|'''Canada Deaths and Burials, 1664-1955'''}} Index only. | |||
*[http://www.canadiana.ca/?usrlang=en '''Canadiana Online'''] | *[http://www.canadiana.ca/?usrlang=en '''Canadiana Online'''] | ||
*[https://www.crkn-rcdr.ca/en/canadian-national-digital-heritage-index-0 '''Canadian National Digital Heritage Index (CNDHI)'''] | *[https://www.crkn-rcdr.ca/en/canadian-national-digital-heritage-index-0 '''Canadian National Digital Heritage Index (CNDHI)'''] | ||
===Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. === | ===Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. === | ||
[[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>''' | [[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>'''FamilySearch Library'''<br>'''Salt Lake City, Utah'''</center>]] | ||
*The [ | *The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] (FS Library) has microfilmed and/or digitized records for churches in the Canada. | ||
*Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the province or a town. | *Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the province or a town. | ||
*If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https:// | *If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?'''] | ||
*Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/ | *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: | *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=1927164&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Canada%22 '''records of Canada''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Canada''' and a list of provinces will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Canada''' and a list of provinces will appear. | ||
:::c. Click on your province. | :::c. Click on your province. | ||
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===Consult available finding aids.=== | ===Consult available finding aids.=== | ||
*[https://www.archeion.ca/united-church-of-canada-archives '''Holdings of the United Church of Canada Archives'''] | *[https://www.archeion.ca/united-church-of-canada-archives '''Holdings of the United Church of Canada Archives'''] | ||
*[https://www.worldcat.org/title/guide-to-family-history-research-in-the-archival-repositories-of-the-united-church-of-canada/oclc/39778922 '''Guide to family history research in the archival repositories of the United Church of Canada--WorldCat'''] | *[https://www.worldcat.org/title/guide-to-family-history-research-in-the-archival-repositories-of-the-united-church-of-canada/oclc/39778922 '''Guide to family history research in the archival repositories of the United Church of Canada--WorldCat'''] The book provides an historical background for each of the four major components of the United Church (Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, EUB), a description of the archival arrangements, brief summaries of their services and major holdings, advice on conducting genealogical research in the United Church repositories and then a listing of the ten archives, their locations, hours and collections. One chapter covers the histories of The United Church of Canada and of the uniting denominations. | ||
- | *[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/455762-redirection '''Cyclopaedia of Methodism in Canada : containing historical, educational, and statistical information dating from the beginning of the work in the several provinces of the dominion of Canada and extending to the annual conferences of 1880'''] | ||
===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.=== | ===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.=== | ||
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*If the church has a website, you may be able to '''e-mail a message'''. | *If the church has a website, you may be able to '''e-mail a message'''. | ||
*See the [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters. | *See the [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters. | ||
* | Addresses: | ||
*[https://www.united-church.ca/search/locator/all?keyw=&mission_units_ucc_ministry_type_advanced=10&locll= '''United Church of Canada Locator'''] | |||
*[https://www.fmcic.ca/congregations/ '''Free Methodist Church in Canada Congregations'''] | |||
===Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.=== | ===Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.=== | ||
Some church records have been deposited for preservation in government archives or in libraries. Watch for links to '''digitized, online records''' offered by the archives. Some archives provide '''research services''' for a fee. For others, if you cannot visit in person, you might hire a | Some church records have been deposited for preservation in government archives or in libraries. Watch for links to '''digitized, online records''' offered by the archives. Some archives provide '''research services''' for a fee. For others, if you cannot visit in person, you might hire a researcher.<br> | ||
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*[https://www.augustana.edu/swenson/genealogy/visiting '''Visiting for Genealogy Research'''] | *[https://www.augustana.edu/swenson/genealogy/visiting '''Visiting for Genealogy Research'''] | ||
*[https://www.augustana.edu/swenson/genealogy/research '''Genealogy Research Services'''] | *[https://www.augustana.edu/swenson/genealogy/research '''Genealogy Research Services'''] | ||
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==Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.== | |||
Some church records have been given to historical societies. Also, historical societies may be able to tell you where the records are being held. To find a society near you, consult these lists: | |||
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==Contact local libraries.== | |||
Churches sometimes donate their records to local libraries. Call or write to the libraries in the close vicinity of the church your ancestors might have attended and the towns where they resided. | |||
*[https://librarytechnology.org/libraries/uspublic/ '''Libraries in Canada'''] | |||
==Look for published books with transcripts of church records.== | |||
Many early records, especially from the 1600's and 1700's, have been '''transcribed and published in books'''.<br> | |||
These books can be digitized and available online. '''Check these online digital libraries''': | |||
[[File:Dark_thin_font_green_pin_Version_4.png|35px]] Try different keywords in various combinations:the name of the town,<br> | |||
the name of the specific church, the denomination, "church records", and "[PROVINCE] church records". | |||
*[https://books.google.com/ '''Google Books'''] | |||
*[https://archive.org/ '''Internet Archive'''] | |||
*[https://dp.la/ '''Digital Public Library of America'''] | |||
*[https://www.hathitrust.org/ '''HathiTrust Digital Library'''] | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/ '''FamilySearch Digital Library'''] | |||
==Consult the PERSI index for records published in journals.== | |||
*[https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ PERiodical Source Index (PERSI)] at Allen County Public Library; index. PERSI is an index to family and local history periodicals from 1847 to the present. Many of these periodicals publish church records. If you locate an index entry for a church, you will then need to find the periodical. Use the [http://worldcat.org./ '''WorldCat.org search engine'''] to find a library near you that carries the periodical. Library reference desks can be contacted to request a copy of articles, or you may need to hire a [[Hiring a Professional Researcher|'''researcher.''']] | |||
==Carefully compare any record you find to known facts about the ancestor== | |||
You will possibly find many different people with the '''same name as your ancestor,''' especially when a family stayed in a locality for several generations, and several children were named after the '''grandparents or aunts and uncles'''. Be prepared to find the correct church records by organizing in advance as many of these exact details about the ancestor '''as possible''': | |||
*'''name''', including '''middle name and maiden name''' | |||
*names of all '''spouses''', including middle and maiden name | |||
*exact or closely estimated '''dates of birth, marriage, and death''' | |||
*names and approximate birthdates of '''children''' | |||
*all known places of '''residence''' | |||
*'''occupations''' | |||
*'''military''' service details | |||
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[[File:Dark_thin_font_green_pin_Version_4.png|50px]]'''Carefully evaluate''' the church records you find to make sure you have really found records for your ancestor and not just a '''"near match"'''. If one or more of the details do not line up, be careful about accepting the entry as your ancestor. There are guiding principles for deciding how to resolve discrepancies between records that are seemingly close. For more instruction in evaluating evidence, read the Wiki article, [[Evaluate the Evidence|'''Evaluate the Evidence'''.]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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