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== What is in this Collection? == | == What is in this Collection? == | ||
This collection | This collection consists of church records from Diocese of Quimper et Léon for the years 1772-1894. This collection is currently being published alphabetically by parish name, so additions to the collection will follow as other parishes are published in the future. | ||
This collection consists of name indexes and images of Catholic parish registers recording events of baptism, marriage and burial in the Diocese of Quimper et Léon. Parishes in this diocese lie within the department of Finistère. | This collection consists of name indexes and images of Catholic parish registers recording events of baptism, marriage and burial in the Diocese of Quimper et Léon. Parishes in this diocese lie within the department of Finistère. | ||
In 1539, François I issued the edict of Villers-Cotterêts, which required the Catholic Church to record baptisms. The Pope mandated that records be kept in 1563. In 1579 the edict of Blois required the church in France to register marriages and burials. In 1667, the Code Louis required that two copies of the registers be kept, with one deposited at the bailliage.In earlier years, separate registers were maintained for baptisms, marriages, and burials. However, towards the end of the 17 century the entries were generally intermingled. Confirmations were not consistently recorded. Toward the latter half of the 19th century, pre-printed forms began to be used with the date and names written in by the officiating priest. | |||
In 1539, François I issued the edict of Villers-Cotterêts, which required the Catholic Church to record baptisms. The Pope mandated that records be kept in 1563. In 1579 the edict of Blois required the church in France to register marriages and burials. In 1667, the Code Louis required that two copies of the registers be kept, with one deposited at the bailliage. | == Collection Content == | ||
The index to this collection refers to baptism, marriage, and burial records. Baptismal record entries are the most common in the index, followed by burial records, with marriage records constituting the smallest portion. | |||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
Click on images for a larger view. | Click on images for a larger view. | ||
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Image:France Catholic Marriage Record CID 1408716 DGS 005074713.jpg|Marriage Record | Image:France Catholic Marriage Record CID 1408716 DGS 005074713.jpg|Marriage Record | ||
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== What Can This Collection Tell Me? == | |||
The following lists indicate potential information given in each type of record. It must be remembered that every record may not provide all the listed information, as the procedures for keeping parish records evolved considerably over the centuries. It must also be noted that individual parishes often developed record-keeping traditions unique to themselves. | |||
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'''Baptismal | '''Baptismal Records''' may contain: | ||
*Date and place of baptism | *Date and place of baptism | ||
*Birth date of child | *Birth date of child | ||
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*Names of grandparents | *Names of grandparents | ||
*Names of godparents | *Names of godparents | ||
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'''Marriage | '''Marriage Records''' may include: | ||
*Date and place of marriage | *Date and place of marriage | ||
*Names of the bride and groom | *Names of the bride and groom | ||
* | *Previous marital status (this could be “previously unmarried” or be “widow” or “widower.” | ||
*Their residences and ages | *Their residences and ages | ||
*Names of groom's parents | *Names of groom's parents | ||
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*Publication dates of the banns (This usually occurred three separate times before the marriage, allowing people to state any objections to the marriage.) | *Publication dates of the banns (This usually occurred three separate times before the marriage, allowing people to state any objections to the marriage.) | ||
*Women are always identified by their maiden name. | *Women are always identified by their maiden name. | ||
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'''Burial | '''Burial Records''' may include: | ||
*Date and place of burial | *Date and place of burial | ||
*Date and place of death | *Date and place of death | ||
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*Names of their parents (if unmarried) or name of the spouse | *Names of their parents (if unmarried) or name of the spouse | ||
*Names of witnesses and with their relationship to the deceased | *Names of witnesses and with their relationship to the deceased | ||
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==How Do I Search | |||
== How Do I Search the Collection? == | |||
Before beginning a search in these records, it is best to know the full name of the individual in question, as well as an approximate time range for the desired record. When entered into the search engine on the Collection Page, this information provides the quickest, most reliable path to finding the correct person. Of course, other information can be substituted as necessary. | |||
''' | === Search by Name by Visiting the Collection Page === | ||
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page to return a list of possible matches. Compare the individuals on the list with what is already known to find the correct family or person. This step may require examining multiple individuals before a match is located. | |||
=== View Images in This Collection by Visiting the Browse Page === | |||
If granted the rights to view the digitized records in this collection (see below), the images may be accessed by following this series of links: <br> | |||
⇒ Select '''Browse through images''' on the initial collection page <br> | |||
⇒ Select the appropriate '''LINK'''<br> | |||
⇒Select the "Department" category <br> | ⇒Select the "Department" category <br> | ||
⇒Select the "Township" category <br> | ⇒Select the "Township" category <br> | ||