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1.&nbsp; What information do you wish to locate about your ancestor?&nbsp;&nbsp;To choose the sources you need to search first, please click on&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Quebec Record Selection Table|RECORD&nbsp;SELECTION&nbsp;TABLE:&nbsp;Quebec]], which will help you decide.
==Online Gazetteers==
*[https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081712535;view=1up;seq=9 1871 Postal Gazetteer]


2.&nbsp; From the above Record Selection Table, which sources do you wish to check in this county?&nbsp; To check the availability of your sources of interest as well as to check the&nbsp;websites that have them online, please click on&nbsp;this county's [[TERRITOIRE-DE-MISTASSINI: Sources Links Table|SOURCES LINKS TABLE]]&nbsp;&nbsp;.&nbsp;<br>
==Populated Places Table==


3.&nbsp; Do you know the location that you wish to search in this county?&nbsp;&nbsp;If so, please check for some possible sources and some online information about your location of interest, by clicking on&nbsp; this county's [[TERRITOIRE-DE-MISTASSINI: Populated Places Table|POPULATED&nbsp;PLACES&nbsp;TABLE]]&nbsp;.<br>
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4.&nbsp;&nbsp;For further information regarding&nbsp;your sources of interest, '''see "Resources"&nbsp;ABOVE in the "CONTENTS" table '''and click on the source of interest.
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Please&nbsp;be aware&nbsp;that this is a growing Pilot program, with new information being added on a regular basis.'''<br>'''  
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==How to Find Birth, Marriage, and Death Records==
Usually vital records (birth, marriage, and death) are found in civil registration and church records.  In Quebec until 1900, civil (government) registration was kept by the churches, with a duplicate provided to the government.  There are three ways to access these records: 
{{Block indent|1) church records in the Drouin collection, available online, |3}}
{{Block indent|2) civil register duplicates of church records in the Quebec Library and Archives system, and|3}}
{{Block indent|3) the records of the FamilySearch Library (FamilySearch),  online and microfilmed.|3}}


'''WELCOME&nbsp;ABOARD!&nbsp; More&nbsp;sharers of information&nbsp;= more information available for everyone!'''  
== Civil Registration in the Quebec Library and Archives ==
In Quebec, the civil registers of births (baptisms), marriages and deaths (burials), which date from 1621, were '''duplicate copies of the church registers.''' This third source all of the pre-1900 records can be consulted at each of the nine regional offices of [http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/index.html?language_id=1&bnq_langue=en '''Bibliothèque et Archives Nationales du Québec'''].


<br>  
== Church Records: The Drouin Collection==
Among other records, this database&nbsp;includes all the church records for the province of Quebec, that is, for the Adventist, Anglican, Apostolic, Baptist, Christ Church, Christian Brethren, Christian Missionary Alliance, Church of Christ, Church of England, Church of Scotland, Congregational, Episcopal, Evangelical, Free Church, Greek Orthodox, Holiness Movement, Jewish, Lutheran, Methodist, Romanian Orthodox, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Protestant, Russian Orthodox, Salvation Army, Unitarian, United Church, and Universalist denominations.&nbsp; The types of records include baptisms, marriages, and burials as well as confirmations, dispensations, censuses, statements of readmission to the church,&nbsp;and so on.&nbsp; They are written mainly in French, as well as English, Latin, and Italian.<br>


=== History ===
*The Drouin Collection is available by subscription ($13.00/month or $100.00/year as of December 2016) at [https://www.genealogiequebec.com/fr/ '''Généalogie Québec'''].
*The Drouin Collection is also available on Ancestry. [http://www.ancestry.ca/drouin '''The Drouin Collection 1621-1967'''] ($). Ancestry.com can be used without charge at [[FamilySearch Centers]] throughout the world.<br>


==== Parent County  ====
For more information, see [[The Drouin Collection: Six Databases]].
==Writing for Birth, Marriage, and Death Records After 1900==
*Certificates of births, marriages, and deaths from 1900 may be applied for through the [http://www.etatcivil.gouv.qc.ca/en/services.html '''online Quebec government site''',] or by writing to:


==== Boundary Changes  ====
{{Block indent|Directeur de l'état civil<br>|3}}
{{Block indent|2535, boulevard Laurier<br>|3}}
{{Block indent|Sainte-Foy, Quebec<br>|3}}
{{Block indent|Canada<br>|3}}
{{Block indent|G1V 5C5<br>|3}}


==== Record Loss  ====
*For application forms, fee information, and identification requirements, [https://services.etatcivil.gouv.qc.ca/declic2/index.aspx?lang=en '''click here'''.]
*Only the person named in the record or that person's legal representative may have access to civil registration and civil copies of church records after 1900. Direct descendants qualify as representatives.


=== Places/Localities ===
See also [[Quebec Civil Registration]], for information on published vital records.
==The FamilySearch Collection==
FamilySearch has microfilmed the entire collection of civil records in the Quebec Library and Archives.
===Online Databases===
Many of the parish (church) records have been digitized and posted online. They are only '''partially indexed,''' so browsing the original records is more effective:
*'''1621-1979''' {{RecordSearch|1321742|Quebec, Catholic Parish Registers, 1621-1979}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list FamilySearch Historical Records Collection]. '''Partial''' index only.
*'''1621-1979''' {{RecordSearch|1321742|Quebec, Catholic Parish Registers, 1621-1979|access=browse}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list FamilySearch Historical Records Collection]. Browseable images.
*'''1763-1967''' {{RecordSearch|1929561|Quebec, Non-Catholic Parish Registers, 1763-1967|access=browse}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list FamilySearch Historical Records Collection]. Browseable images.
*'''1642-1902''' {{RecordSearch|2461313|Quebec Index to Civil Copy of Church Records, 1642-1902}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list FamilySearch Historical Records Collection]. Browseable images. Incomplete.


==== Populated Places  ====
===Microfilmed Church/Civil Records===
All of the church/civil records have been microfilmed by FamilySearch.These microfilms may be ordered for viewing at [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search FamilySearch Centers] around the world. To find a microfilm:
{{Block indent|a. Click on [ '''records for Canada, Québec, Territoire-de-Mistassini'''.] You will see a list of available records for the county.|3}}
{{Block indent|b. You will also see above the list the link '''Places within Canada, Québec, Territoire-de-Mistassini '''.  This will take you to a list of towns in the counties, which are links to records for the specific town. |3}}
{{Block indent|c. Click on any topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.|3}}
{{Block indent|d. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the microfilm listed for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]]. The magnifying glass indicates that the microfilm is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the microfilm. |3}}


==== Neighboring Counties ====
== Census  ==
Census records can play an important role in identifying all members of a family. They then guide your search in the vital records because you have more clues as to who you are looking for.
*[http://automatedgenealogy.com/index.html Automated Genealogy] census indices for 1851, 1901, 1906, 1911.
*{{RecordSearch|1834346|Canada, Lower Canada Census, 1825}}, index & images. Also at [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30265/canada-lower-canada-census-1825?s=218489221 MyHeritage], ($), index
*{{RecordSearch|1834329|Canada, Lower Canada Census, 1831}}, index & images
*{{RecordSearch|1834340|Canada, Lower Canada Census, 1842}}, index & images
*{{RecordSearch|1325192|Canada Census, 1851}}, index. Also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1061 Ancestry.com], ($), index & images
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1570 1861 Census of Canada], ($), index & images
*{{RecordSearch|1551612|Canada Census, 1871}}, index . Also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1578 Ancestry.com], ($), index & images.
*{{RecordSearch|1804541|Canada Census, 1881}} Index and Images. Also at [http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1881/Pages/1881.aspx Library and Archives Canada] Index and images, and at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1577 Ancestry.com] ($) Index and Images.
*{{RecordSearch|1583536|Canada Census, 1891}} Index only. Also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1274 Ancestry.com] ($) Index and Images.
*{{RecordSearch|1584557|Canada Census, 1901}} Index only. Also at [https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/index Library and Archives Canada] Index and images, and at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8826 Ancestry.com] ($) Index and Images.
*{{RecordSearch|2143998|Canada Census, 1911}} Index only. Also at [https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/index Library and Archives Canada] Index and images, and at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8947 Ancestry.com] ($) Index and Images.
*{{RecordSearch|1529118|Canada, Prairie Provinces Census, 1916}}, index
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8991 1921 Census of Canada] ($) Index and Images.


=== Resources ===
==Reading French Records==
*It's easier than you think! You do not have to be fluent in French to use these records, as there is only a limited vocabulary used in them. By learning a few key phrases, you will be able to read them adequately.  Here are some resources for learning to read French records.
{{Block indent|[[French Genealogical Word List|French Genealogical Word List]] |3}}
{{Block indent|[[French Handwriting|French Handwriting]]. |3}}


==== Biographies  ====


At this time, please read about Biographies in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Biography|Biography]].
==== Cemeteries  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Cemeteries in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Cemeteries|Cemeteries]]&nbsp;.
==== Census Records  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Census Records&nbsp;in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Census|Census]]&nbsp;.
==== Church Records  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Church Records&nbsp;in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Church Records|Church Records]]&nbsp;.
==== Civil Registration  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Civil Registration (i.e. Vital Records)&nbsp;in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Civil Registration|Civil Registration]]&nbsp; .
==== Court Records  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Court Records&nbsp;in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Court Records|Court Records]].
==== Directories  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Directories in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Directories|Directories]].
==== Genealogy  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Genealogies in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Genealogy|Genealogy]].
==== Land and Property Records  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Land and Property Records&nbsp;in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Land and Property|Land and Property]].
==== Local Histories  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Local Histories&nbsp;in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec History|History]].
==== Maps  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Maps in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Maps|Maps]].
==== Military Records  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Military Records&nbsp;in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Military Records|Military Records]].
==== Newspapers &amp;&nbsp;Obituaries  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Newspapers and Obituaries&nbsp;in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Newspapers|Newspapers]].
==== Notarial Records  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Notarial Records in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Notarial Records|Notarial Records]].
==== Probate Records  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Probate Records in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Probate Records|Probate Records]].
==== Taxation Records  ====
At this time, please read about&nbsp;Taxation Records&nbsp;in the Province of Quebec Resources - [[Quebec Taxation|Taxation]].
==== Vital Records<br>  ====
See Civil Registration Records above.
=== Societies and Libraries  ===
=== Web Sites  ===
=== References  ===


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Latest revision as of 07:53, 20 August 2025

Online Gazetteers

Populated Places Table

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POPULATED PLACE

FORMER NAME, if applicable TYPE

FHL  CATALOG

WIKIPEDIA

 Dolbeau-Mistassini    Town   Link
   Link
 ANY NEW LOCATIONS IN FS Library CATALOG???       Link  

How to Find Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Usually vital records (birth, marriage, and death) are found in civil registration and church records. In Quebec until 1900, civil (government) registration was kept by the churches, with a duplicate provided to the government. There are three ways to access these records:

1) church records in the Drouin collection, available online,
2) civil register duplicates of church records in the Quebec Library and Archives system, and
3) the records of the FamilySearch Library (FamilySearch), online and microfilmed.

Civil Registration in the Quebec Library and Archives

In Quebec, the civil registers of births (baptisms), marriages and deaths (burials), which date from 1621, were duplicate copies of the church registers. This third source all of the pre-1900 records can be consulted at each of the nine regional offices of Bibliothèque et Archives Nationales du Québec.

Church Records: The Drouin Collection

Among other records, this database includes all the church records for the province of Quebec, that is, for the Adventist, Anglican, Apostolic, Baptist, Christ Church, Christian Brethren, Christian Missionary Alliance, Church of Christ, Church of England, Church of Scotland, Congregational, Episcopal, Evangelical, Free Church, Greek Orthodox, Holiness Movement, Jewish, Lutheran, Methodist, Romanian Orthodox, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Protestant, Russian Orthodox, Salvation Army, Unitarian, United Church, and Universalist denominations.  The types of records include baptisms, marriages, and burials as well as confirmations, dispensations, censuses, statements of readmission to the church, and so on.  They are written mainly in French, as well as English, Latin, and Italian.

For more information, see The Drouin Collection: Six Databases.

Writing for Birth, Marriage, and Death Records After 1900

Directeur de l'état civil
2535, boulevard Laurier
Sainte-Foy, Quebec
Canada
G1V 5C5
  • For application forms, fee information, and identification requirements, click here.
  • Only the person named in the record or that person's legal representative may have access to civil registration and civil copies of church records after 1900. Direct descendants qualify as representatives.

See also Quebec Civil Registration, for information on published vital records.

The FamilySearch Collection

FamilySearch has microfilmed the entire collection of civil records in the Quebec Library and Archives.

Online Databases

Many of the parish (church) records have been digitized and posted online. They are only partially indexed, so browsing the original records is more effective:

Microfilmed Church/Civil Records

All of the church/civil records have been microfilmed by FamilySearch.These microfilms may be ordered for viewing at FamilySearch Centers around the world. To find a microfilm:

a. Click on [ records for Canada, Québec, Territoire-de-Mistassini.] You will see a list of available records for the county.
b. You will also see above the list the link Places within Canada, Québec, Territoire-de-Mistassini . This will take you to a list of towns in the counties, which are links to records for the specific town.
c. Click on any topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
d. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the microfilm listed for the record. FHL icons.png. The magnifying glass indicates that the microfilm is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the microfilm.

Census

Census records can play an important role in identifying all members of a family. They then guide your search in the vital records because you have more clues as to who you are looking for.

Reading French Records

  • It's easier than you think! You do not have to be fluent in French to use these records, as there is only a limited vocabulary used in them. By learning a few key phrases, you will be able to read them adequately. Here are some resources for learning to read French records.


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