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Slovakian church and synagogue records are still being added all the time. Many church records were microfilmed. Currently, these microfilms are being digitized, and plans are to complete that project by 2020. Some records will go directly to digitized form, skipping the microfilming step. Check back occasionally to see if your records have become available. <br> | Slovakian church and synagogue records are still being added all the time. Many church records were microfilmed. Currently, these microfilms are being digitized, and plans are to complete that project by 2020. Some records will go directly to digitized form, skipping the microfilming step. Check back occasionally to see if your records have become available. <br> | ||
Records may be added to the Catalog that are not added to the Family Historical Records Collection yet. To find all the digitized records for your locality: | Records may be added to the Catalog that are not added to the Family Historical Records Collection yet. To find all the digitized records for your locality: | ||
:a. Use the '''Slovakian or Hungarian version of the name of the ''parish town''''' for your ancestors' religion. | |||
:b. Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/search '''FamilySearch Catalog.'''] Enter either the ''Slovakian or Hungarian name'' of the town in the '''"Place"''' search field. Select the full place name from the drop down list of choices. | |||
:c. A list of record groups will appear for the town. Click on the '''"Church Records"''' topic. | |||
:d. Click on the links to specific record titles. The titles will list different religions and available time coverage. | |||
:e. In the film notes on the left, choose the correct '''event and time period''' for your ancestor. | |||
:f. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing: [[File:FHL icons.png|100px]]. The '''magnifying glass''' indicates that the records are indexed (but possibly only partially). Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the '''camera''' will take you to an '''online, digital, browsable copy''' of the records. | |||
::*The microfilm icon appearing alone means the record is not digitized or indexed. It can be studied at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. You could also hire a professional researcher. Finally, check back frequently to see if it has been digitized. | |||
==Church Registers [''Cirkevné Matriky'']== | ==Church Registers [''Cirkevné Matriky'']== | ||
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#The town name you find might be the historical Hungarian version of the name or the modern Slovakian version of the name. Consult [http://www.cisarik.com/0_all-villages-A.html '''Genealogy Slovakia Gazetteer''']. In the list of all villages, the Hungarian and Slovakian names are all given in one index. When you find your town in that index, the link will take you to a page for the town. Under "Old Names" there will be a history of all the name changes of that town, including the historical Hungarian, the interim Czech, the modern Slovakian, and possibly several spelling variations. Some record systems are organized by the Hungarian name, others by the Slovakian name, or even both. | #The town name you find might be the historical Hungarian version of the name or the modern Slovakian version of the name. Consult [http://www.cisarik.com/0_all-villages-A.html '''Genealogy Slovakia Gazetteer''']. In the list of all villages, the Hungarian and Slovakian names are all given in one index. When you find your town in that index, the link will take you to a page for the town. Under "Old Names" there will be a history of all the name changes of that town, including the historical Hungarian, the interim Czech, the modern Slovakian, and possibly several spelling variations. Some record systems are organized by the Hungarian name, others by the Slovakian name, or even both. | ||
#There may not have been a local church for your ancestors' religion right in their town. | #There may not have been a local church for your ancestors' religion right in their town. | ||
:* In the left sidebar of the town's page in [http://www.cisarik.com/0_all-villages-A.html '''Genealogy Slovakia Gazetteer'''], you will find notes on where that village would have attended church for each denomination. | |||
:*If the denomination is given in capital letters, such as "LUTH", then the town had its own local church for that religion. | |||
:* Be sure to look at the top section of the left sidebar on '''"Top Sightseeings",''' where it will list the local churches and the year they were built. ''Sometimes this is the only indication of churches in that town.'' | |||
:*Towns along the border may have attended a church in Hungary to find the religion of their choice. | |||
===Writing to the Archives=== | ===Writing to the Archives=== | ||
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*Study [https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=sk&u=https://www.slov-lex.sk/static/prilohy/SK/ZZ/2001/529/20030115_2694874-2.pdf&prev=search '''MATRIČNÝ ÚRAD - Slov-Lex'''], a directory of municipality civil registrars (here listed as matrimonial offices, but they handle births and deaths also.) Use your computer's "Find" function to navigate the list. The left column lists registrars; the right column lists towns served by that registrar. The list shows which municipal office covers smaller villages. | *Study [https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=sk&u=https://www.slov-lex.sk/static/prilohy/SK/ZZ/2001/529/20030115_2694874-2.pdf&prev=search '''MATRIČNÝ ÚRAD - Slov-Lex'''], a directory of municipality civil registrars (here listed as matrimonial offices, but they handle births and deaths also.) Use your computer's "Find" function to navigate the list. The left column lists registrars; the right column lists towns served by that registrar. The list shows which municipal office covers smaller villages. | ||
*Send requests to: | *Send requests to: | ||
::Matričné Úrad | |||
::[https://worldpostalcode.com/slovakia/ ('''Zipcode''')] [[https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=sk&u=https://www.slov-lex.sk/static/prilohy/SK/ZZ/2001/529/20030115_2694874-2.pdf&prev=search ('''Town''')] | |||
::Slovakia | |||
*A form for requesting records, information on payment, and other details can be found in the [[Slovakia Letter Writing Guide|'''Slovakia Letter Writing Guide.''']] Use the address above, not the archive address shown on the form. | *A form for requesting records, information on payment, and other details can be found in the [[Slovakia Letter Writing Guide|'''Slovakia Letter Writing Guide.''']] Use the address above, not the archive address shown on the form. | ||
*You can arrange an international bank order or electronic transfer through [https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/send-money/app/start '''Western Union'''] or [https://secure.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8rnfBRB3EiwAhrhBGoKue987mIxquMVZxw1pI7O_27Gznad2GJaB4C48LjkNkQFp5vlgEhoCZNEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds '''MoneyGram'''.] Do not send money until the office notifies you of their fees and preferred payment method. | *You can arrange an international bank order or electronic transfer through [https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/send-money/app/start '''Western Union'''] or [https://secure.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8rnfBRB3EiwAhrhBGoKue987mIxquMVZxw1pI7O_27Gznad2GJaB4C48LjkNkQFp5vlgEhoCZNEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds '''MoneyGram'''.] Do not send money until the office notifies you of their fees and preferred payment method. | ||
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