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==Church Registers [''Cirkevné Matriky'']== | ==Church Registers [''Cirkevné Matriky'']== | ||
Church Records refer to the records of births/christenings, marriages, and deaths/burials recorded by clergy. | Church Records refer to the records of births/christenings, marriages, and deaths/burials recorded by clergy. These records are the prime source for information about the vital events in an individual's life. This information can be used to compile pedigrees and family groups. They identify children, spouses, parents, and often grandparents as well as dates and places of vital events. They establish individual identity and are excellent sources for linking generations and identifying relationships. | ||
==Coverage== | ==Coverage== | ||