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==Definition== | |||
In the period before 1795, Church records(''Parochieregisters, Kerkelijke registers, Registres ecclésiastiques'') are the main genealogical resource in Belgium. The main types of church records are: baptisms, marriages, burials, nd c.onfirmationsThe records will be written in Latin for Catholics(the vast majority of the population, and the only legal religion before 1781), or in the local language, either Dutch, French or German. There were a small number of Dutch Reformed(''Nederlands Hervormde''), French Reformed''(Egilse Reformee'') and Lutheran churches, as well as some Jews. | |||
In the period before 1795, Church records(''Parochieregisters, Kerkelijke registers, Registres ecclésiastiques'') are the main genealogical resource in Belgium | ==Time Period== | ||
The earliest start in the 1500s, but in many parishes they do not start until well into the 1700s. | |||
==Information Content== | |||
=== Baptisms=== | |||
== Baptisms | |||
Catholics traditionally baptised children a few days after birth. A typical baptism record includes: | Catholics traditionally baptised children a few days after birth. A typical baptism record includes: | ||
* The name of the baptized | * The name of the baptized | ||
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Always note the witnesses, as they often are a close relative such as an aunt/uncle, grandparent or an older sibling, even if it is not stated that they are related. | Always note the witnesses, as they often are a close relative such as an aunt/uncle, grandparent or an older sibling, even if it is not stated that they are related. | ||
[[File:Belgium, Oost Vlaanderen, Parish Registers DGS 4455752 46 Baptism.jpg|thumb|A Latin baptism record]] | [[File:Belgium, Oost Vlaanderen, Parish Registers DGS 4455752 46 Baptism.jpg|thumb|A Latin baptism record]] | ||
===Marriages === | |||
== Marriages == | |||
A typical marriage record includes: | A typical marriage record includes: | ||
* The names of the bride and groom | * The names of the bride and groom | ||
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* The witnesses to the marriage | * The witnesses to the marriage | ||
* Sometimes parent's names, birthplaces and residences | * Sometimes parent's names, birthplaces and residences | ||
=== Marriage Contracts and Banns (''Huwelijksvoorwaarden en bijlagen, Contrats de mariage'') === | |||
== Burials == | *Couples’ names | ||
*marriage intention dates | |||
*residences | |||
*occupations | |||
*witnesses’ names | |||
*often parents’ names and sometimes other relationships. | |||
=== Burials === | |||
A typical burial record includes: | A typical burial record includes: | ||
* The name of the deceased | * The name of the deceased | ||
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* The spouse or widow of the deceased for married women, and the parent's names for children. | * The spouse or widow of the deceased for married women, and the parent's names for children. | ||
* Sometimes additional information such as age or residence | * Sometimes additional information such as age or residence | ||
===Confirmations=== | |||
== | Children were confirmed between the ages of 7 and 12. | ||
*Candidates name, | |||
*age | |||
*residence | |||
*father’s name. | |||
===Other Records=== | |||
'''Church censuses, membership lists, family registers:''' Names of married couples, their ages or birth dates and places, sometimes marriage dates, childrens’ names, ages or birth dates, death or burial dates of children. Sometimes marriage dates and names of spouses of children are given. <br> | |||
'''Donations before death or for masses for the dead:''' Names of husbands and wives, and sometimes other family members. | |||
== Accessing Records == | == Accessing Records == | ||