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<br> Church records [registres paroissiaux] are excellent sources for information on names, dates, and places of baptisms, marriages, and deaths. Most persons who lived in France were recorded in a church record. | <br> Church records [registres paroissiaux] are excellent sources for information on names, dates, and places of baptisms, marriages, and deaths. Most persons who lived in France were recorded in a church record. | ||
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:U.C.G.L.<br>Madame la Secrétaire<br>B.P. 8<br>54131 Saint Max Cedex<br>FRANCE | :U.C.G.L.<br>Madame la Secrétaire<br>B.P. 8<br>54131 Saint Max Cedex<br>FRANCE | ||
== Internet Sites == | == Internet Sites == | ||
*The archives of France are available at: | |||
:[http://fr.geneawiki.com/index.php/Archives_en_ligne http:/fr.geneawiki.com/index.php/Archives_en_ligne] | |||
*The following websites may also be helpful: | |||
:France Resources | |||
::[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/France_Resources https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/France_Resources] | |||
:History of France – sites and blogs (in French) | |||
::[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Histoire-de-France-sites-et-blogs/348011018559505 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Histoire-de-France-sites-et-blogs/348011018559505] | |||
:Beginning Research in France: Part 1 of 2 (video and slides) | |||
::[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/beginning-research-in-france-part-1-of-2/560 https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/beginning-research-in-france-part-1-of-2/560] | |||
:FamilySearch Blog | |||
::[https://familysearch.org/blog/en/searching-french-family-history-records/ https://familysearch.org/blog/en/searching-french-family-history-records/] | |||
== Records at the Family History Library == | == Records at the Family History Library == | ||
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In the Family History Library Catalog, look under the name of the town where the parish was, not necessarily the town where your ancestor lived. Look under FRANCE, [DEPARTMENT], [TOWN] - CHURCH RECORDS. | In the Family History Library Catalog, look under the name of the town where the parish was, not necessarily the town where your ancestor lived. Look under FRANCE, [DEPARTMENT], [TOWN] - CHURCH RECORDS. | ||
New records are continually added to the Family History Library collection from numerous sources. Don't give up if records are not available yet. Check the Family History Library Catalog again every year for the records you need. | New records are continually added to the Family History Library collection from numerous sources. Don't give up if records are not available yet. Check the Family History Library Catalog again every year for the records you need. | ||
== Records Not at the Family History Library == | == Records Not at the Family History Library == | ||
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Publication of French records is authorized by the French Commission for Informatics and Liberties (CNIL). FamilySearch is negotiating with CNIL for approval to film and publish French records. Original images can be ordered or viewed through the following mediums: | Publication of French records is authorized by the French Commission for Informatics and Liberties (CNIL). FamilySearch is negotiating with CNIL for approval to film and publish French records. Original images can be ordered or viewed through the following mediums: | ||
Microfilms and microfiche are available for viewing at your nearest [https://www.familysearch.org/locations FamilySearch Center]. For information see: [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Ordering_Microfilm_or_Microfiche Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche].<br> You may request a digital copy of items found in the [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog]. For information see: [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Photoduplication_Services Photoduplication Services] | Microfilms and microfiche are available for viewing at your nearest [https://www.familysearch.org/locations FamilySearch Center]. For information see: [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Ordering_Microfilm_or_Microfiche Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche].<br> You may request a digital copy of items found in the [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog]. For information see: [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Photoduplication_Services Photoduplication Services] | ||
== Search Strategies == | == Search Strategies == | ||