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==Finding the Records==
==Finding the Records==
===Look for online records.===
===Look for online records.===
'''Ancestry.com, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ FamilySearch center] or the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Library FamilySearch Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah.
 
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*'''1711-1909''' {{RecordSearch|1810409|Nova Scotia Marriages, 1711-1909}} at FamilySearch, index — [[Nova Scotia Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1711-1909''' {{RecordSearch|1810409|Nova Scotia Marriages, 1711-1909}} at FamilySearch, index — [[Nova Scotia Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1720-2001''' {{RecordSearch|1925428|Nova Scotia, Church Records, 1720-2001}} at FamilySearch; Index and images — [[Canada, Nova Scotia Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1720-2001''' {{RecordSearch|1925428|Nova Scotia, Church Records, 1720-2001}} at FamilySearch; Index and images — [[Canada, Nova Scotia Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1727-1884''' {{RecordSearch|2365251|Nova Scotia, Church and Civil Records, 1727-1884}} at FamilySearch, index — [[Canada, Nova Scotia, Church and Civil Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1727-1884''' {{RecordSearch|2365251|Nova Scotia, Church and Civil Records, 1727-1884}} at FamilySearch, index — [[Canada, Nova Scotia, Church and Civil Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1748-1930''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20826/canada-nova-scotia-parish-baptisms-1748-1930?s=275764761 Canada, Nova Scotia Parish Baptisms, 1748-1930] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20824/canada-nova-scotia-parish-marriages?s=275764761 Canada, Nova Scotia Parish Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)


====Catholic====
====Catholic====
*'''1695-1954''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1111 Early U.S. French Catholic Church Records, 1695-1954] ($) at Ancestry.
*'''1695-1954''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1111 Early U.S. French Catholic Church Records, 1695-1954] ($) at Ancestry.
*'''1823-1905''' [https://search.ancestry.ca/search/db.aspx?dbid=61506&cj=1&netid=cj&o_xid=0005737308&o_lid=0005737308&o_sch=Affiliate+External Nova Scotia, Canada, Antigonish Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1823-1905]at Ancestry, index and images, ($).
*'''1823-1905''' [https://search.ancestry.ca/search/db.aspx?dbid=61506&cj=1&netid=cj&o_xid=0005737308&o_lid=0005737308&o_sch=Affiliate+External Nova Scotia, Canada, Antigonish Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1823-1905]at Ancestry, index & images ($).
*'''1823-1905''' {{RecordSearch|1392507|Nova Scotia, Antigonish Catholic Diocese, 1823-1905}} at FamilySearch; Index and images — [[Nova Scotia, Antigonish Catholic Diocese - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1823-1905''' {{RecordSearch|1392507|Nova Scotia, Antigonish Catholic Diocese, 1823-1905}} at FamilySearch; Index and images — [[Nova Scotia, Antigonish Catholic Diocese - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
*'''1757-1946''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1110/ Acadia, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1757-1946] at Ancestry, index and images, ($)
*'''1757-1946''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1110/ Acadia, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1757-1946] at Ancestry, index & images ($)
====Dutch Reformed====
====Dutch Reformed====
*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60524/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 1856-1970] at Ancestry, index and images, incomplete.($)
*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60524/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 1856-1970] at Ancestry, index & images, incomplete.($)
*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970] at Ancestry, index and images, incomplete.($)
*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970] at Ancestry, index & images, incomplete.($)


===Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. ===
===Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. ===
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*Because the churches gave copies of their records to the government for civil registration, search under both thhe '''"Church records"''' and '''"Civil registration"''' topics.
*Because the churches gave copies of their records to the government for civil registration, search under both thhe '''"Church records"''' and '''"Civil registration"''' topics.
*If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://beta.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?''']
*If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://beta.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?''']
*Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.   
*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:  
*To find records:  
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=308&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Canada%2C%20Nova%20Scotia%22 '''records of Canada, Nova Scotia'''].
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1929953&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Canada%2C%20Nova%20Scotia%22 '''records of Canada, Nova Scotia'''].
:::b. Click on the '''"Church records"''' and '''"Civil registration"''' topics. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
:::b. Click on the '''"Church records"''' and '''"Civil registration"''' topics. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
:::c. Or, click on '''Places within Canada, Nova Scotia''' at the top of the page, and a list of provinces will appear.
:::c. Or, click on '''Places within Canada, Nova Scotia''' at the top of the page, and a list of provinces will appear.
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===Consult available finding aids.===
===Consult available finding aids.===
'''These aids generally provide lists of records that are known to exist and information on their location.'''
'''These aids generally provide lists of records that are known to exist and information on their location.'''
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1050249 '''Locality index to church records in the Public Archives of Nova Scotia collection, ca. 1750-1940's''']
*{{FSC|1050249|item|disp='''Locality index to church records in the Public Archives of Nova Scotia collection, ca. 1750-1940's'''}}
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===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.===
===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.===
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Tel: 902-424-6060<br>       
Tel: 902-424-6060<br>       
Fax: 902-424-0628<br>
Fax: 902-424-0628<br>
E-mail:archives@novascotia.ca
Email:archives@novascotia.ca
*[https://archives.novascotia.ca/genealogy-guide '''Genealogy Guide''']
*[https://archives.novascotia.ca/genealogy-guide '''Genealogy Guide''']
*[https://archives.novascotia.ca/reference-research '''Reference and Research''']
*[https://archives.novascotia.ca/reference-research '''Reference and Research''']
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Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6<br>
Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6<br>
Canada<br>
Canada<br>
E-mail: archives@acadiau.ca<br>
Email: archives@acadiau.ca<br>
Reference Desk: (902) 585-1011<br>
Reference Desk: (902) 585-1011<br>
*[https://archives.acadiau.ca/baptist '''List of Holdings''']
*[https://archives.acadiau.ca/baptist '''List of Holdings''']
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