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= Online Resources and Websites=
*'''1556-1930''' {{RecordSearch|1508603|Peru Baptisms, 1556-1930}} at FamilySearch — [[Peru Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images; ''also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60114 Ancestry] ($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30073/peru-baptisms-1556-1930?s=209190711 MyHeritage] ($)''
*'''1560-1952''' {{RecordSearch|2727735|Peru, Diocese of Huacho, Catholic Church Records, 1560-1952}} at FamilySearch — [[Peru, Diocese of Huacho, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1600-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520547|Peru Marriages, 1600-1940}} at FamilySearch — [[Peru Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images; ''also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60122 Ancestry] ($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30074/peru-marriages-1600-1940?s=218489221 MyHeritage] ($)''
*'''1603-1992''' {{RecordSearch|1877097|Peru, Catholic Church Records, 1603-1992}} at FamilySearch — [[Peru Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1641-2016''' {{RecordSearch|2787829|Peru, Diocese of Huaraz, Catholic Church Records, 1641-2016}} at FamilySearch — [[Peru, Diocese of Huaraz, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1665-2018''' {{RecordSearch|3460240|Peru, Prelature of Yauyos-Cañete-Huarochirí, Catholic Church Records, 1665-2018}} at FamilySearch — [[Peru, Prelature of Yauyos-Canete-Huarochiri, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1750-1930''' {{RecordSearch|1520548|Peru Deaths, 1750-1930}} at FamilySearch — [[Peru Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images; ''also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60117 Ancestry] ($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30075/peru-deaths-1750-1930?s=218489221 MyHeritage] ($)''


addition, church records may include account books, confirmations, and lists of members (padrones).
=Historical Background=
Roman Catholicism has been the predominant faith in Peru for centuries. As of the 2017 census, 76% of the population over 12 years old described themselves as '''Catholic''', 14.1% as '''Evangelical''', 4.8% as '''Protestant''', Jewish, '''Latter-day Saints''', and '''Jehovah's Witness''', and 5.1% as nonreligious.
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Peru", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru, accessed 6 March 2020. </ref><br>


===Baptisms (Bautismos)===
=Information Recorded in the Records=
Children were generally christened within a few days of birth. Christening registers usually give the infant’s and parents’ names, status of legitimacy, names of witnesses or godparents, and the christening date. You may also find the child’s birth date, ethnic background, father’s occupation, and family’s place of residence. Marriage and death information are sometimes added as notes. Registers in larger cities may also give the street name or family’s address.
Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which '''might''' be found (best case scenario):
==Baptisms==
In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give:
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*baptism date
*the infant's name
*parents' names
*father's occupation
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*status of legitimacy
*occasionally, names of grandparents
*names of witnesses or godparents, who may be relatives
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*birth date and place
*the family's place of residence
*death information, as an added note or signified by a cross
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Earlier registers typically give only the parents’ and godparents’ names and the date of christening. Later, the age or birth date was given in addition to the christening date.
==Marriages==
Marriage registers can give:
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*the marriage date
*the names of the bride and groom
*indicate whether the bride and groom were single or widowed
*their ages
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*birth dates and places for the bride and groom
*their residences
*their occupations
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*birthplaces of the bride and groom
*parents' names (after 1800)
*the names of previous spouses and their death dates
*names of witnesses, who might be relatives.
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You should obtain copies of both church records and civil registration, when possible, since they do not necessarily provide the same information. For example, baptismal registers sometimes provide the names of the fathers of illegitimate children when the civil registration does not.
==Burials==
Burial registers may give:
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*the name of the deceased
*the date and place of death or burial
*the deceased's age
*place of residence
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*cause of death
*the names of survivors, especially a widow or widower
*deceased's birth date and place
*parents' names, or at least the father's name
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===Marriages (Matrimonios)===
=How to Find Records=
Marriage registers give the date of the marriage and the names of the bride and groom. They also give the names of witnesses and indicate if either the bride or the groom was widowed. They often include other information about the bride and groom, such as ages, residences, occupations, names of parents, and birthplaces. In cases of second and later marriages, they may include the names of previous spouses and their death dates. Often a note is made whether a parent or other party gave permission for the marriage.
==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://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''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=1927168&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Peru%22 '''records of Peru'''].
:::b. Click on '''Places within Peru''' 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. 
:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
:::e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]]. The magnifying glass indicates that the record 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 records.


Marriage registers may also give the three dates on which the marriage intentions were announced. These announcements, called banns, gave opportunity for anyone to come forward who knew any reasons why the couple should not be married.
==Writing for Records==
<span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See the [[Spanish Letter Writing Guide|'''Spanish Letter Writing Guide''']] for help with composing letters.</span>
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='''Anglican Church Records'''=
==Writing for Records==
*[http://www.peru.anglican.org/churches.html '''Website Directory'''] and [https://www.google.com/maps/search/Anglican+churches+of+peru/@6.8268502,-139.7360143,3z/data=!3m1!4b1 Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Peru]
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Couples were usually married in the home parish of the bride. Men typically married in their mid-20s and women married younger.
'''The Anglican Church of South America'''<br>
Calle Doña María 141<br>
Los Rosales, Surco<br>
Lima, LI 33<br>
Peru<br>
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Email address: hwgodfrey@gmail.com<br>
Phone: +51 (0)1 449 0600<br>
*[http://www.peru.anglican.org/ '''Website''']


Marriage Information (Bandos, Información matrimonial, Expedientes matrimoniales, Pliegos matrimoniales): The marriage information document is separate from the marriage record and can consist of several parts. These parts include:
==Historical Background==
The Anglican Church of Peru is a diocese which is clearly both Peruvian and Anglican in its identity.  Its roots and history go back to the first half of the nineteenth century with the arrival of English and N. American immigrants. But Peruvian congregations are now the overwhelming majority, even though there is still a live English-speaking congregation at the Cathedral.<ref>"Anglican Church of Peru", http://www.peru.anglican.org/index.html, accessed 6 March 2020.</ref>
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='''Baptist Church Records'''=
==Writing for Records==
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/baptist+churches+in+Peru/@-9.0564263,-80.2744899,5z/data=!3m1!4b1 Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Peru]
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* An introduction that states the intent of marriage and the date of the banns.
= '''Catholic Church Records''' =
* Personal information on the bride and groom. This may include the names of the couple, age, if they are widowed, place of residence, place of birth, and names of parents and grandparents.
[[File:Map of the Roman Catholic Jurisdictions from Perú.png|600px|thumb|right|<center>Roman Catholic Jurisdictions from Perú</center>]]
* If this is a second marriage for the bride or groom, the name of the deceased spouse and the date of death.
*'''1603-1992''' {{RecordSearch|1877097|Peru, Catholic Church Records, 1603-1992}} at FamilySearch - [[Peru_Catholic_Church_Records_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* If the bride or groom is from another parish, documents showing good standing in that parish. These can include baptismal records and when the banns were published.
==Writing to a Local Parish==
* If there was an impediment to marriage, a dispensation (exemption from restriction of marriage). For example, if the bride and groom were related by blood or marriage within the fourth degree, a dispensation was required from the bishop in order for the couple to marry. In such cases, genealogical graphs and interesting biographical information about the families will also be included.
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:
* The testimonies of two to four witnesses about the good standing of the bride and groom. This may include the witness’s personal information as well as how long he or she has known the bride or groom. Often, the witnesses may be relatives of the bride or groom. This document is sometimes three or four pages long.
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Peru&country_sn=PE&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=-18.4483&nelat=-0.0387769&swlng=-81.3867001&nelng=-68.65232879999999&lat=-9.189967&lng=-75.015152&faddress=Peru&place_id=ChIJ9RRZwFDIBZERSAYheRIBnvI#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Peru''']
* A note at the end of the documents listing the date of marriage or if the marriage did not take place.  


===Burials (Entierros)===
== Historical Background ==
Burials were recorded in the church record of the parish where the person was buried. The burial usually took place within a day of the death, in the parish where the person died.
The Catholic Church in Peru is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope, the curia in Rome, and the Peruvian Episcopal Conference. Catholics compose an estimated 85-90% of Peru's population.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Peru", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Peru, accessed 6 March 2020. </ref><br>
By 1550 Dominicans, Franciscans, Mercedarians, Augustinians and Jesuits were all active in Peru.<ref>"The Catholic Church in Peru", in Encyclopedia.com, https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/peru-catholic-church, accessed 6 March 2020.</ref>
The Spanish conquerors not only conquered Peru militarily, but also sought to convert the indigenous populations to Christianity. Many churches were built in the colonial period, the visible manifestation of Catholicism. The Peruvian government is closely allied with the Catholic Church. Article 50 of the Constitution recognizes the Catholic Church's role as "an important element in the historical, cultural, and moral development of the nation."  Catholic clergy and laypersons receive state remuneration in addition to the stipends paid to them by the Church. This applies to the country's 52 bishops, as well as to some priests whose ministries are located in towns and villages along the borders. In addition each diocese receives a monthly institutional subsidy from the Government. An agreement signed with the Vatican in 1980 grants the Catholic Church special status in Peru. The Catholic Church receives preferential treatment in education, tax benefits, immigration of religious workers, and other areas, in accordance with the agreement. So Roman Catholicism could be considered the main religion of Peru. <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Peru", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Peru, accessed 6 March 2020. </ref><br>


Early death registers recorded the name of the deceased person, his or her parents or spouse, and the date and cause of death. Later records may also include the place of death or burial; the deceased person’s age, place of residence, and date and place of birth; and sometimes the names of survivors.
='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''=
==Online Records==
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.''']
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==Historical Background==
An official branch (a small congregation) was organized in July 1956, missionaries began preaching in August, and a Church building was purchased in November. Prior to this, Latter-day Saint families living in Peru held group meetings. In 1959, when the Andes Mission was organized, there were 300 members in five congregations.


===Confirmations (Confirmaciones)===
In January 1988, 32 years after missionary work began in Peru, seven stakes (diocese) were created in one weekend by a visiting Church Apostle, Elder M. Russell Ballard. Total Church Membership (2019): 605,043. Congregations: 759.
This record is made at the time of the confirmation by the bishop or his representative. It gives the date of the record, the name of the confirmed youth, the godparent(s) (padrinos), and signature of the bishop. This is a diocesan record, but a copy may be kept in the parish.  
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Peru, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/peru, accessed 6 March 2020.</ref>


Confirmations are sometimes included with the baptismal records in the parish books.
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Original baptism, marriage, and burial records may be found by contacting or visiting local parishes or diocese archives in Peru.
='''Evangelical and Pentecostal Church Records'''=
==Writing for Records==
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/evangelical+churches+in+Peru/@-9.8317749,-80.5188347,6z/data=!3m1!4b1 Google Maps search results for Evangelical churches in Peru]
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/pentecostal+churches+in+Peru/@-9.7134825,-80.5425219,6z/data=!3m1!4b1 Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Peru]
==Historical Background==
The Evangelical Church of Peru is a Reformed denomination in Peru that adheres to the Westminster Confession. The first congregation was founded in 1894 in Lima. In 1919 the Synod of 9 communities adopted the name Evangelical Church of Peru. It was constituted in 1946. Since the 1950s the church grew rapidly. The majority of congregations are in the Altiplano. It had 20,000 members and almost 2,000 parishes.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelical Church of Peru", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelical_Church_of_Peru, accessed 6 March 2020. </ref><br>
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Peru has no single repository of church records. The present location of records depends on diocesan and local history. Write your request in Spanish whenever possible. You can make inquiries to:
='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''=
==Writing for Records==
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Jehovah's+witnesses+churches+in+peru/@-9.9514495,-80.4951481,6z/data=!3m1!4b1 Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Peru]
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Asociación de los Testigos de Jehová<br>
Jirón El Cortijo 329<br>
Monterrico Chico<br>
LIMA 33<br>
PERU<br>
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Telephone: +51 1-​708-​9000


* Local parishes. Most church registers are still maintained by the parish. Recent registers are at the parish, and older ones may be at the diocese’s archives.
='''Lutheran Church Records'''=
* Church archives. Many parish registers are still located at the parish, but some are collected in diocese archives. Church archives are often unable to handle genealogical requests but can determine whether specific records are available.
==Writing for Records==
===Missouri Synod===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/lutheran+churches+in+Peru/@-9.7507197,-80.1278067,5.08z Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Peru]
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'''Iglesia Evangelica Luterana-Peru'''<br>
Lanificio 205<br>
Arequipa (054)<br>
Peru (0051)<br>
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Phone: 054-424-492<br>
Mobile:  054-9583-4692-3<br>
Website:  www.ielpperu.org<br>
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Missions from The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod began in Peru in 1997 to help with flood relief and medical care. The IEL-P became a member of the International Lutheran Council in 2007.
===German Speaking===
*[https://www.ev-kirche-peru.org/de.php?menu=1&sub_menu=1&pagina=die-kirche '''Website Evangelical Lutheran Church'''] (German-speaking)
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The German speaking Evangelical Lutheran congregation in Lima was founded 1898 by German emigrants. There are contractual ties with the EKD (Evangelical Church in Germany). In majority the members of the Evangelic Lutheran Church in Lima are German, Peruvian, Austrian / Swiss Reformed, Lutheran and United denomination.<ref>'''Evangelic Lutheran Church in Peru'', in LimaEasy, https://www.limaeasy.com/lima-info/parishes-international-churches-in-lima/evangelic-lutheran-church-in-peru, accessed 6 March 2020.</ref>


Parishes will generally answer correspondence in Spanish. If the records have been sent to the diocesan archives, your request may be forwarded to the appropriate offices. To obtain the addresses of parishes, you should consult a church directory. (See the “Church Directories” section of this outline. See also the “Archives and Libraries” section for more information about where various types of records are stored.)
='''Methodist Church Records'''=
==Writing for Records==
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/methodist+churches+in+Peru/@-8.7549502,-80.5456854,5.09z Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Peru]
==Historical Background==
(Iglesia Metodista del Perú, IMP)
Methodist work in Peru dates back to the late 1870s. It failed because of the Pacific War between Peru, Chile and Bolivia. After the war mission work resumed, especially in Lima and the seaport city of Callao. The first Methodist church of Callao was founded in 1889. It was the first evangelical Spanish-speaking church in Peru. Most of the members were migrants from the rural areas. Marginalized by society, they found a warm welcome in the church. The vision of a developing and growing church led the missionaries to set up several colleges, which today are among the best educational institutions of the country. The Colegio América in Callao with 1,200 students is known throughout South America. Other large Methodist colleges exist in Lima, La Victoria, Huancayo, Tarma and Chincha. The Methodist Church of Peru became autonomous in 1970. <ref>"Methodist Church in Peru", World Council of C,/ref>hurches, https://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/methodist-church-of-peru, accessed 6 March 2020.</ref>


The Family History Library has obtained copies of the records from the Archdiocese of Lima that were filmed by UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization). As permission is given, the library will obtain more records at other Peruvian church archives. This will continue for many years.
='''Presbyterian Church Records'''=
==Writing for Records==
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/presbyterian++near+Peru/@-9.2441493,-80.5115704,6z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in Peru''']
==Historical Background==
The missionaries of Free Church of Scotland established this church. The first church work was started in 1921. The first church was built in Cajamarca in 1936 with 600 people present. The work spread to Tarapoto and Chachapoyas. The first General Assembly was held in 1963 with 5 presbyteries namely the Amazonas, Cajamarca, Lima, Celendin and San Martin, and the church become independent. The name of the denomination was Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Peru. The church had 3,000 members.


Information about how to write for genealogical information to local parishes in Peru is given in Spanish Letter-Writing Guide (36245). When writing to an archive for civil records include:
American Missionaries, of Bible Presbyterian Church, established another church in 1936. The first General assembly was held in 1970. The name of the denomination was National Presbyterian Church of Peru. In 1983 the church had 11 presbyteries with 8,000 members.


* The full name and gender of the person sought.
These churches were united in 1995 to form the Evangelical Presbyterian and Reformed Church in Peru. In the early 2000s the EPRCP had 140 congregations and 15,000 members in Peru.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelical Presbyterian and Reformed Church in Peru", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelical_Presbyterian_and_Reformed_Church_in_Peru, accessed 6 March 2020. </ref><br>
* The names of the parents, if known.
* The approximate date and place of the event you are requesting information about.
* Your relationship to the person.
* The reason for the request (family history, medical, and so on).
* A request for a photocopy of the complete original record.
* A request for information about how to best send the search fee, if any.
* An International Reply Coupon, available from your local post office.


If your request is unsuccessful, search for duplicate records that may have been filed in other archives or in civil registration offices.
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=== Search Strategies ===


Effective use of church records includes the following strategy:
[[Category:Peru Church Records]] [[Category:Church_Records_by_Country]]
 
* Search for the relative or ancestor you want to know more about. When you find his or her birth record, <br>search for the birth records of his or her brothers and sisters.
* Search for the marriage record of the parents. The marriage record will often lead to the birth records <br>of the parents.
* If you cannot locate a marriage record for the parents, you can estimate their ages and search for their birth records.
 
* Repeat the process for both the father and the mother.
* If earlier generations are not in the record, search neighboring parishes.
* Search the death registers for information about all family members.
 
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For information about records for non-Christian religions in Peru, go to the Religious Records page.

Online Resources and Websites

Historical Background

Roman Catholicism has been the predominant faith in Peru for centuries. As of the 2017 census, 76% of the population over 12 years old described themselves as Catholic, 14.1% as Evangelical, 4.8% as Protestant, Jewish, Latter-day Saints, and Jehovah's Witness, and 5.1% as nonreligious. [1]

Information Recorded in the Records

Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which might be found (best case scenario):

Baptisms

In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give:

  • baptism date
  • the infant's name
  • parents' names
  • father's occupation
  • status of legitimacy
  • occasionally, names of grandparents
  • names of witnesses or godparents, who may be relatives
  • birth date and place
  • the family's place of residence
  • death information, as an added note or signified by a cross

Marriages

Marriage registers can give:

  • the marriage date
  • the names of the bride and groom
  • indicate whether the bride and groom were single or widowed
  • their ages
  • birth dates and places for the bride and groom
  • their residences
  • their occupations
  • birthplaces of the bride and groom
  • parents' names (after 1800)
  • the names of previous spouses and their death dates
  • names of witnesses, who might be relatives.

Burials

Burial registers may give:

  • the name of the deceased
  • the date and place of death or burial
  • the deceased's age
  • place of residence
  • cause of death
  • the names of survivors, especially a widow or widower
  • deceased's birth date and place
  • parents' names, or at least the father's name



How to Find Records

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 FamilySearch Center near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records:

a. Click on the records of Peru.
b. Click on Places within Peru 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.
d. Click on the "Church records" topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. FHL icons.png. The magnifying glass indicates that the record 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 records.

Writing for Records

You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See the Spanish Letter Writing Guide for help with composing letters.

Anglican Church Records

Writing for Records


The Anglican Church of South America
Calle Doña María 141
Los Rosales, Surco
Lima, LI 33
Peru

Email address: hwgodfrey@gmail.com
Phone: +51 (0)1 449 0600

Historical Background

The Anglican Church of Peru is a diocese which is clearly both Peruvian and Anglican in its identity. Its roots and history go back to the first half of the nineteenth century with the arrival of English and N. American immigrants. But Peruvian congregations are now the overwhelming majority, even though there is still a live English-speaking congregation at the Cathedral.[2]

Baptist Church Records

Writing for Records



Catholic Church Records

Roman Catholic Jurisdictions from Perú

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:

Historical Background

The Catholic Church in Peru is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope, the curia in Rome, and the Peruvian Episcopal Conference. Catholics compose an estimated 85-90% of Peru's population.[3]
By 1550 Dominicans, Franciscans, Mercedarians, Augustinians and Jesuits were all active in Peru.[4] The Spanish conquerors not only conquered Peru militarily, but also sought to convert the indigenous populations to Christianity. Many churches were built in the colonial period, the visible manifestation of Catholicism. The Peruvian government is closely allied with the Catholic Church. Article 50 of the Constitution recognizes the Catholic Church's role as "an important element in the historical, cultural, and moral development of the nation." Catholic clergy and laypersons receive state remuneration in addition to the stipends paid to them by the Church. This applies to the country's 52 bishops, as well as to some priests whose ministries are located in towns and villages along the borders. In addition each diocese receives a monthly institutional subsidy from the Government. An agreement signed with the Vatican in 1980 grants the Catholic Church special status in Peru. The Catholic Church receives preferential treatment in education, tax benefits, immigration of religious workers, and other areas, in accordance with the agreement. So Roman Catholicism could be considered the main religion of Peru. [5]

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Historical Background

An official branch (a small congregation) was organized in July 1956, missionaries began preaching in August, and a Church building was purchased in November. Prior to this, Latter-day Saint families living in Peru held group meetings. In 1959, when the Andes Mission was organized, there were 300 members in five congregations.

In January 1988, 32 years after missionary work began in Peru, seven stakes (diocese) were created in one weekend by a visiting Church Apostle, Elder M. Russell Ballard. Total Church Membership (2019): 605,043. Congregations: 759. [6]



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Historical Background

The Evangelical Church of Peru is a Reformed denomination in Peru that adheres to the Westminster Confession. The first congregation was founded in 1894 in Lima. In 1919 the Synod of 9 communities adopted the name Evangelical Church of Peru. It was constituted in 1946. Since the 1950s the church grew rapidly. The majority of congregations are in the Altiplano. It had 20,000 members and almost 2,000 parishes.[7]


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Asociación de los Testigos de Jehová
Jirón El Cortijo 329
Monterrico Chico
LIMA 33
PERU

Telephone: +51 1-​708-​9000

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Iglesia Evangelica Luterana-Peru
Lanificio 205
Arequipa (054)
Peru (0051)

Phone: 054-424-492
Mobile: 054-9583-4692-3
Website: www.ielpperu.org

Missions from The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod began in Peru in 1997 to help with flood relief and medical care. The IEL-P became a member of the International Lutheran Council in 2007.

German Speaking


The German speaking Evangelical Lutheran congregation in Lima was founded 1898 by German emigrants. There are contractual ties with the EKD (Evangelical Church in Germany). In majority the members of the Evangelic Lutheran Church in Lima are German, Peruvian, Austrian / Swiss Reformed, Lutheran and United denomination.[8]

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Historical Background

(Iglesia Metodista del Perú, IMP) Methodist work in Peru dates back to the late 1870s. It failed because of the Pacific War between Peru, Chile and Bolivia. After the war mission work resumed, especially in Lima and the seaport city of Callao. The first Methodist church of Callao was founded in 1889. It was the first evangelical Spanish-speaking church in Peru. Most of the members were migrants from the rural areas. Marginalized by society, they found a warm welcome in the church. The vision of a developing and growing church led the missionaries to set up several colleges, which today are among the best educational institutions of the country. The Colegio América in Callao with 1,200 students is known throughout South America. Other large Methodist colleges exist in Lima, La Victoria, Huancayo, Tarma and Chincha. The Methodist Church of Peru became autonomous in 1970. [9]

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Historical Background

The missionaries of Free Church of Scotland established this church. The first church work was started in 1921. The first church was built in Cajamarca in 1936 with 600 people present. The work spread to Tarapoto and Chachapoyas. The first General Assembly was held in 1963 with 5 presbyteries namely the Amazonas, Cajamarca, Lima, Celendin and San Martin, and the church become independent. The name of the denomination was Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Peru. The church had 3,000 members.

American Missionaries, of Bible Presbyterian Church, established another church in 1936. The first General assembly was held in 1970. The name of the denomination was National Presbyterian Church of Peru. In 1983 the church had 11 presbyteries with 8,000 members.

These churches were united in 1995 to form the Evangelical Presbyterian and Reformed Church in Peru. In the early 2000s the EPRCP had 140 congregations and 15,000 members in Peru.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Peru", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru, accessed 6 March 2020.
  2. ↑ "Anglican Church of Peru", http://www.peru.anglican.org/index.html, accessed 6 March 2020.
  3. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Peru", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Peru, accessed 6 March 2020.
  4. ↑ "The Catholic Church in Peru", in Encyclopedia.com, https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/peru-catholic-church, accessed 6 March 2020.
  5. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Peru", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Peru, accessed 6 March 2020.
  6. ↑ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Peru, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/peru, accessed 6 March 2020.
  7. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelical Church of Peru", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelical_Church_of_Peru, accessed 6 March 2020.
  8. ↑ 'Evangelic Lutheran Church in Peru, in LimaEasy, https://www.limaeasy.com/lima-info/parishes-international-churches-in-lima/evangelic-lutheran-church-in-peru, accessed 6 March 2020.
  9. ↑ "Methodist Church in Peru", World Council of C,/ref>hurches, https://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/methodist-church-of-peru, accessed 6 March 2020.
  10. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelical Presbyterian and Reformed Church in Peru", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelical_Presbyterian_and_Reformed_Church_in_Peru, accessed 6 March 2020.
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