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''[[Caribbean]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[The Netherlands Genealogy|The Netherlands]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Saba_Genealogy|Saba]]''  
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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.  


'''''See also [[The Netherlands Antilles Genealogy|Netherlands Antilles]]'''''.  
'''''See also [[The Netherlands Antilles Genealogy|Netherlands Antilles]]''''' (dissolved in 2010).  


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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"  
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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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Revision as of 20:05, 26 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.

See also Netherlands Antilles (dissolved in 2010).

View from Mt Scenery, Saba.jpg

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:

  • The Bottom
  • Windwardside
  • Hell's Gate and
  • St. Johns.

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:

News and Events

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 more...

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