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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Anguilla, go to the [[Anguilla Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Anguilla, go to the [[Anguilla Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
==Online Resources and Websites== | ==Online Resources and Websites== | ||
*'''1826-1974''' | *'''1826-1974''' {{FSC|470919|item|disp=Anglican Church. St. Mary's Parish (Anguilla) Parish registers, 1826-1974}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images | ||
*'''1827-1944''' {{ | *'''1827-1944''' {{RecordSearch|4439442|Anguilla, Church Records, 1827-1944}} at FamilySearch - [[Anguilla, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*'''1859-1932''' | *'''1859-1932''' {{FSC|625386|item|disp=Basseterre (St. Christopher). Registrar Civil registration, 1859-1932, includes Anguilla}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images | ||
*'''1910-1975''' | *'''1910-1975''' {{FSC|470941|item|disp=Methodist Church (Anguilla) Parish registers, 1910-1975}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
As early as 1813, Christian ministers formally ministered to enslaved Africans and promoted literacy among converts. The '''Wesleyan (Methodist)''' Missionary Society of England built churches and schools from 1817. | As early as 1813, Christian ministers formally ministered to enslaved Africans and promoted literacy among converts. The '''Wesleyan (Methodist)''' Missionary Society of England built churches and schools from 1817. | ||
According to the 2001 census, Christianity is Anguilla's predominant religion, with 29% of the population practicing '''Anglicanism''' and another 23.9% are Methodist.[64] Other churches on the island include '''Seventh-day Adventist, Baptist, Roman Catholic''' (served by the Diocese of Saint John's–Basseterre, with the See at Saint John on Antigua and Barbuda) and a small community of '''Jehovah's Witnesses''' (0.7%).< | According to the 2001 census, Christianity is Anguilla's predominant religion, with 29% of the population practicing '''Anglicanism''' and another 23.9% are Methodist.[64] Other churches on the island include '''Seventh-day Adventist, Baptist, Roman Catholic''' (served by the Diocese of Saint John's–Basseterre, with the See at Saint John on Antigua and Barbuda) and a small community of '''Jehovah's Witnesses''' (0.7%).<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Anguilla", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Anguilla, accessed 28 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=1926962&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Anguilla%22 '''records of Anguilla''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Anguilla''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Anguilla''' 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|300px|thumb|right|<center>Catholic Church in the Caribbean (including Saint John's - Basseterra diocese)</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: | ||
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=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John's–Basseterre (Latin: Dioecesis Sancti Ioannis–Imatellurana) is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church, covering five English-speaking jurisdictions in the Caribbean, including Anguilla. The diocese was erected on 16 January 1971 as Diocese of Saint John's, on territory split off from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Roseau (Dominica). On 1981.06.21 it was renamed as Diocese of Saint John's–Basseterre. | The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John's–Basseterre (Latin: Dioecesis Sancti Ioannis–Imatellurana) is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church, covering five English-speaking jurisdictions in the Caribbean, including Anguilla. The diocese was erected on 16 January 1971 as Diocese of Saint John's, on territory split off from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Roseau (Dominica). On 1981.06.21 it was renamed as Diocese of Saint John's–Basseterre. | ||
< | <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John's–Basseterre", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Saint_John%27s%E2%80%93Basseterre, accessed 28 March 2020. </ref> | ||
=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | =='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | ||
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*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/anglican+churches+in+anguilla/@18.2108294,-63.0679877,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Anguilla'''] | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/anglican+churches+in+anguilla/@18.2108294,-63.0679877,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Anguilla'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
The Anglican diocese of North East Caribbean and Aruba was formed in 1842 as the Diocese of Antigua and the Leeward Islands when the Anglican diocese of Barbados, then with the Diocese of Jamaica one of the two dioceses covering the Caribbean, was sub-divided. It celebrated its 175th birthday in 2017. It is now one of the 8 dioceses within the Province of the West Indies and comprises the 12 islands of Antigua, Barbuda, Dominica, Montserrat, Anguilla, Aruba, Nevis, Saba, St. Barts, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts, and St. Martin/St. Maarten. The diocese was under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Canterbury from its creation in 1842 until 1883, when the Province of the West Indies was created. Initially the Established Church of the area, and thus supported by public funds, it was disestablished in 1969. < | The Anglican diocese of North East Caribbean and Aruba was formed in 1842 as the Diocese of Antigua and the Leeward Islands when the Anglican diocese of Barbados, then with the Diocese of Jamaica one of the two dioceses covering the Caribbean, was sub-divided. It celebrated its 175th birthday in 2017. It is now one of the 8 dioceses within the Province of the West Indies and comprises the 12 islands of Antigua, Barbuda, Dominica, Montserrat, Anguilla, Aruba, Nevis, Saba, St. Barts, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts, and St. Martin/St. Maarten. The diocese was under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Canterbury from its creation in 1842 until 1883, when the Province of the West Indies was created. Initially the Established Church of the area, and thus supported by public funds, it was disestablished in 1969. <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Diocese of the North East Caribbean and Aruba", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diocese_of_the_North_East_Caribbean_and_Aruba, accessed 28 March 2020. </ref> | ||
=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''== | =='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''== | ||
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*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/adventist+churches+in+anguilla/@18.2071407,-63.1891719,10.89z '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Anguilla'''] | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/adventist+churches+in+anguilla/@18.2071407,-63.1891719,10.89z '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Anguilla'''] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: Anguilla]] [[Category:Church Records | [[Category: Anguilla]] [[Category:Church Records]] | ||
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