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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Botswana, go to the [[Botswana Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Botswana, go to the [[Botswana Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
==Online Resources and Websites== | ==Online Resources and Websites== | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M64H-2P8%3A13850201%3Fcc%3D1392488 South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive), 1690-2011], index | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M64H-2P8%3A13850201%3Fcc%3D1392488 South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive), 1690-2011], index & images, includes Botswana | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M6GJ-V38%3A207829201%3Fcc%3D1918294 South Africa, Reformed Church Records, 1856-1988], images, includes Botswana<br><br> | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M6GJ-V38%3A207829201%3Fcc%3D1918294 South Africa, Reformed Church Records, 1856-1988], images, includes Botswana<br><br> | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=botswana British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Botswana], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=botswana British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Botswana], index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa], index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa], index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index & images ($) | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
An estimated 77% of the country's citizens identify as Christians. '''Anglicans, Methodists''', and the '''United Congregational Church of Southern Africa''' make up the majority of Christians. There are also congregations of '''Lutherans, Baptists, Roman Catholics, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), the Dutch Reformed Church, Mennonites, Seventh-day Adventists''' and '''Jehovah's Witnesses''' in the country. <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Botswana", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botswana, accessed 21 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Botswana", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Botswana, accessed 21 March 2020. </ref><br> | An estimated 77% of the country's citizens identify as Christians. '''Anglicans, Methodists''', and the '''United Congregational Church of Southern Africa''' make up the majority of Christians. There are also congregations of '''Lutherans, Baptists, Roman Catholics, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), the Dutch Reformed Church, Mennonites, Seventh-day Adventists''' and '''Jehovah's Witnesses''' in the country. <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Botswana", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botswana, accessed 21 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Botswana", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Botswana, accessed 21 March 2020. </ref><br> | ||
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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=1927092&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Botswana%22 '''records of Botswana''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Botswana''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Botswana''' 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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=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | =='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | ||
===Online Records=== | ===Online Records=== | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=botswana British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Botswana], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=botswana British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Botswana], index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa], index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa], index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index & images ($) | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[https://www.diobot.org/digital_faith/parishes?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=&origin=Gaborone%2C+Botswana '''Find a Church Directory'''] | *[https://www.diobot.org/digital_faith/parishes?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=&origin=Gaborone%2C+Botswana '''Find a Church Directory'''] | ||
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=='''Dutch Reformed Church Records'''== | =='''Dutch Reformed Church Records'''== | ||
===Online Records=== | ===Online Records=== | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M64H-2P8%3A13850201%3Fcc%3D1392488 South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive), 1690-2011], index | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M64H-2P8%3A13850201%3Fcc%3D1392488 South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive), 1690-2011], index & images, includes Botswana | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M6GJ-V38%3A207829201%3Fcc%3D1918294 South Africa, Reformed Church Records, 1856-1988], images, includes Botswana<br><br> | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M6GJ-V38%3A207829201%3Fcc%3D1918294 South Africa, Reformed Church Records, 1856-1988], images, includes Botswana<br><br> | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
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=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''== | =='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''== | ||
[[File:Dioceses and Archdiocese of the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria and of All Africa.png| | [[File:Dioceses and Archdiocese of the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria and of All Africa.png|350px|thumb|right|<center>Dioceses and Archdiocese of the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria and of All Africa</center>]] | ||
Botswana is included in the Diocese of Botswana. | |||
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