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[[Caribbean]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[The Netherlands Genealogy|The Netherlands]] | [[Caribbean]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[The Netherlands Genealogy|The Netherlands]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Saba''' | ||
Guide to '''{{PAGENAME}} ancestry, family history and genealogy:''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records. | Guide to '''{{PAGENAME}} ancestry, family history and genealogy:''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records. | ||
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One theory for the island's name is that it is derived from the Arawak Indian word for "rock", which was "siba" | |||
One theory for the island's name is that it is derived from the Arawak Indian word for "rock", which was "siba" | |||
== Getting started with Saba research == | == Getting started with Saba research == | ||
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== Jurisdictions == | == Jurisdictions == | ||
Its current major settlements include: | Its current major settlements include: | ||
*The Bottom | *The Bottom | ||
*Windwardside | *Windwardside | ||
*Hell's Gate and | *Hell's Gate and | ||
*St. Johns. | *St. Johns. | ||
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== Featured Content == | == Featured Content == | ||
== Did you know? == | == Did you know? == | ||
Saba is home to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saba_University_School_of_Medicine Saba University School of Medicine], which was established by American expatriates in coordination with the Netherlands government. The school adds over 300 residents when classes are in session, and it is the prime educational attraction. A.M. Edwards Medical Center is the major provider of healthcare for local residents. | Saba is home to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saba_University_School_of_Medicine Saba University School of Medicine], which was established by American expatriates in coordination with the Netherlands government. The school adds over 300 residents when classes are in session, and it is the prime educational attraction. A.M. Edwards Medical Center is the major provider of healthcare for local residents. | ||
== Help Wanted == | == Help Wanted == | ||
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In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by: | In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by: | ||
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Bonaire and Saba opt for the U.S. dollar as the new official currency as the islands move forward with a new state structure and closer ties to Holland. The sister island of Bonaire has also chosen the U.S. Dollar as its official currency. Read [http://www.bonaireinsider.com/index.php/bonaireinsider/bonaire_opts_for_us_dollar_as_new_official_currency/ more...] | Bonaire and Saba opt for the U.S. dollar as the new official currency as the islands move forward with a new state structure and closer ties to Holland. The sister island of Bonaire has also chosen the U.S. Dollar as its official currency. Read [http://www.bonaireinsider.com/index.php/bonaireinsider/bonaire_opts_for_us_dollar_as_new_official_currency/ more...] | ||
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*[[Saba Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] | *[[Saba Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] | ||
*[[Saba Biography|Biography]] | *[[Saba Biography|Biography]] | ||
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*[[Saba Gazetteers|Gazetteers]] | *[[Saba Gazetteers|Gazetteers]] | ||
*[[Saba Geography|Geography]] | *[[Saba Geography|Geography]] | ||
*[[Saba | *[[Saba Compiled Genealogies|Genealogy]] | ||
*[[Saba Historical Geography|Historical Geography]] | *[[Saba Historical Geography|Historical Geography]] | ||
*[[Saba History|History]] | *[[Saba History|History]] | ||
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Revision as of 15:47, 21 July 2015
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Guide to Saba Genealogy ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.
One theory for the island's name is that it is derived from the Arawak Indian word for "rock", which was "siba" Getting started with Saba research[edit | edit source]Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]Its current major settlements include:
Research Tools[edit | edit source]Featured Content[edit | edit source]Did you know?[edit | edit source]Saba is home to the Saba University School of Medicine, which was established by American expatriates in coordination with the Netherlands government. The school adds over 300 residents when classes are in session, and it is the prime educational attraction. A.M. Edwards Medical Center is the major provider of healthcare for local residents. Help Wanted[edit | edit source]In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by:
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