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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Sint Maarten, go to the [[Sint Maarten Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Sint Maarten, go to the [[Sint Maarten Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
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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://familysearch.org/ | 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 [ | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1963066&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Netherlands%20Antilles%2C%20Sint%20Maarten%22 '''records of Sint Maarten''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Sint Maarten''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Sint Maarten''' 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 | <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> | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/+churches+in+sint+maarten/@18.0388425,-63.0852508,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for churches in Sint Maarten] | |||
== '''Catholic Church Records''' == | |||
[[File:Dioceses of the Catholic Church in the Caribbean.png|400px|thumb|right|<center>Dioceses of the Catholic Church in the Caribbean (includes the Diocese of Willemstad)</center>]] | |||
===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: | |||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/+catholic+churches+in+sint+maarten,+caribbean/@18.0385589,-63.0888155,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Catholic churches in Sint Maarten'''] | |||
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