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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 [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=5931728&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Guam%22 '''records of Guam''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Guam''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Guam''' 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 Oceania.png|600px|thumb|right|<center>Dioceses of the Catholic Church in Oceania (including Archdiocese of Agaña in Guam)</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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='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''= | ='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''= | ||
==Online Records== | ==Online Records== | ||
Online | Online information is available to current members, for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ '''Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.'''] | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
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Telephone:(671) 477-8595<br> | Telephone:(671) 477-8595<br> | ||
Email: lutheranchurchofguam@gmail.com<br> | |||
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