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<h3>Getting Started with "Country" Research</h3>
<h3>Getting Started with "Country" Research</h3>
Links to articles on getting started with United States research.
Links to articles on getting started with Belgium research.
*[[How to Find Birth Records]]
*[[How to Find Birth Records]]
*[[How to Find Marriage Records]]
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==More Belgium Research Strategies==
==More Belgium Research Strategies==
Research strategies give guidance on how to research or what records to search for first.  Below are additional research strategy Wiki articles for the United States.
Research strategies give guidance on how to research or what records to search for first.  Below are additional research strategy Wiki articles for Belgium.
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==More "Country" Research Tools==
==More Belgium Research Tools==
Research tools can include resources that assist in locating correct records to search and determining the correct locality to search in.  Below are links and Wiki articles to research tools in the United States.
Research tools can include resources that assist in locating correct records to search and determining the correct locality to search in.  Below are links and Wiki articles to research tools in Belgium.
*[http://de-wit.net/bronnen/antwerpen-gesneuvelden-1914-1918.htm WWI casualties (1914-1918)][[Belgium Websites|Websites]]
*[http://de-wit.net/bronnen/antwerpen-gesneuvelden-1914-1918.htm WWI casualties (1914-1918)][[Belgium Websites|Websites]]
*[[Belgium, Antwerp, Police Immigration (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Belgium, Antwerp Police Immigration &nbsp;(FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>  
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== Getting started with Belgium research  ==
== Jurisdictions  ==
== Research Tools  ==
*(language dictionary, handwriting guide or tutorial, etc.)
*(helpful tools and resources, gazetteers)
The following information comes from the periodical "Belgian Laces": Here is a website that will help you find villages or towns that may no longer exist on current Belgian maps: [http://www.notrebelgique.be/fr/index.php Notre Belgique] <br>Under "Coin Lecture" you will find 4 choices: <br>
'''Le Saviez-vous''' gives you a story behind the creation of Belgium's National Anthem, "La Brabançonne"
'''Vieux Métiers''' contains a short list of occupations (in French)
'''Dictionnaires''' offers 3 choices:
*A 1802 Geographic Dictionary of all Departments in France (3 volumes in alphabetical order)
*A Geographic dictionary of the 13 Departments in Belgium and East of the Rhein River (2 volumes)
*A 1882 Belgian Geographic dictionary
They are expecting to add more books in the future. Nine are currently underway.
<br>'''Bibliothèque''' - under Construction - will offer
*Etymology
*Toponymy
*History of Belgium
*Dictionary of localities
'''Wiki articles describing online collections&nbsp;are found at:'''
*[[Belgium, Antwerp, Police Immigration (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Belgium, Antwerp Police Immigration &nbsp;(FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Belgium Births and Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Belgium Births and Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Belgium Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Belgium Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Recordsl)]]
*[[Belgium Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Belgium Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Belgium Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Belgium Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records]])
== Help Wanted  ==
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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== Did you know?  ==
That you won't normally find the names of soldiers killed in action in the&nbsp; "Guldenboek der Vuurkaart" or "Livre d'Or des Cartes de Feu"?&nbsp; Read more at http://www.tenboome.webruimtehosting.net/guldenboek/Guldenboekprojecttotaal/goldenbook.htm


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Guide to Belgium ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Country Information[edit | edit source]

Since the middle ages, Belgium has been dominated by powerful nations such as Spain, France, and the Netherlands.  Although its social, political, and religious identity has evolved over these many years it began earnestly striving to gain its independence from the Netherlands in 1830. The London Convention of April 19 1839, also known as the Article XXIV of the Convention, marks the recognition of the Belgian independence.

Belgium was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II.

The country prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy.

Getting Started[edit | edit source]

Getting Started with "Country" Research

Links to articles on getting started with Belgium research.

See More Research Strategies

Belgium Research Tools

Links to articles and websites that assist in Belgium research.

See More Research Tools

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Genealogy records are kept on the state level in Belgium. Click on a state below to go to the state Wiki article listing more information.

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Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]


Brussels* (Bruxelles) capital region





Flanders* region (five provinces) -- Dutch Speaking:

  • Antwerpen (Antwerp) Province
  • Limburg Province
  • Oost-Vlaanderen (East Flanders) Province
  • Vlaams-Brabant (Flemish Brabant) Province
  • West-Vlaanderen (West Flanders) Province

Wallonia Region (five provinces) -- French Speaking:

  • Brabant Wallon (Walloon Brabant) Province
  • Hainaut Province
  • Liège Province
  • Luxembourg Province
  • Namur Province


Note: As a result of the 1993 constitutional revision that furthered devolution into a federal state, there are now three levels of government (federal, regional, and linguistic community) with a complex division of responsibilities.

More Belgium Research Strategies[edit | edit source]

Research strategies give guidance on how to research or what records to search for first. Below are additional research strategy Wiki articles for Belgium.

More Belgium Research Tools[edit | edit source]

Research tools can include resources that assist in locating correct records to search and determining the correct locality to search in. Below are links and Wiki articles to research tools in Belgium.


FamilySearch Resources[edit | edit source]

Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.













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