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==Online Sources==
==Online Sources==
*[https://www.bhic.nl/onderzoeken/stamboom Genealogy: People Search]
*[https://www.bhic.nl/onderzoeken/stamboom Genealogy: People Search, Noord-Brabant Archives]
*{{RecordSearch|2026223|Netherlands, Noord-Brabant Province, Civil Registration, 1811-1942|access=browse}} at FamilySearch — partial index and images
*{{RecordSearch|2026223|Netherlands, Noord-Brabant Province, Civil Registration, 1811-1942|access=browse}} at FamilySearch — partial index and images
*{{RecordSearch|2037960|Netherlands, Noord-Brabant, Church Records, 1473-1965|access=browse}}, free, browsable images.
*{{RecordSearch|2037960|Netherlands, Noord-Brabant, Church Records, 1473-1965|access=browse}}, free, browsable images.
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*'''Archives''' collect and preserve '''original documents''' of organizations such as churches or governments. '''Libraries''' generally collect '''published sources''' such as books, maps, and microfilm.  
*'''Archives''' collect and preserve '''original documents''' of organizations such as churches or governments. '''Libraries''' generally collect '''published sources''' such as books, maps, and microfilm.  
*'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.  
*'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.  
*Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''Family History Library'''] may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.
*Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Library'''] may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.
==== Regional and Municipal Archives  ====
==== Regional and Municipal Archives  ====
*The provincial archives are located in the capital of each of the 12 provinces.  
*The provincial archives are located in the capital of each of the 12 provinces.  
*Municipal archives exist for most large towns. They contain the same type of genealogical records found in the state archives.  
*Municipal archives exist for most large towns. They contain the same type of genealogical records found in the state archives.  
*The Family History Library has microfilmed many records from these archives.
*The FamilySearch Library has microfilmed many records from these archives.
*Each archive collects records from its respective province. Records of genealogical value at these archives include:  
*Each archive collects records from its respective province. Records of genealogical value at these archives include:  
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Online Sources

Introduction

  • Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm.
  • If you plan to visit a repository, contact them and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.
  • Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the FamilySearch Library may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.

Regional and Municipal Archives

  • The provincial archives are located in the capital of each of the 12 provinces.
  • Municipal archives exist for most large towns. They contain the same type of genealogical records found in the state archives.
  • The FamilySearch Library has microfilmed many records from these archives.
  • Each archive collects records from its respective province. Records of genealogical value at these archives include:
  • Church records.
  • Civil registrations.
  • Population registers.
  • Censuses.
  • Court records.
  • Military records.
  • Emigration lists.
  • Notarial records.
  • Land records.
  • Tax records.

Archives

Brabant Historical Information Center
Zuid-Willemsvaart 2
5211 NW 's-Hertogenbosch
The Netherlands

Mailing address: PO Box 81, 5201 AB 's-Hertogenbosch
Telephone: +31 (0)73 681 85 00
E-mail address: info@bhic.nl
Website
Help With Research
Genealogy: People Search
Search specific databases

Municipal Archives

  1. Click on "Netherlands".
  2. Click on "North Brabant".
  3. Click on the municipality.
  4. Contact information is at the right of the directory list.

Libraries

Museums

Record Offices