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'''5. Quebec Notarial Records, 1647-1942''': This database does NOT contain the notarial records for the province of Quebec; it contains the repertories and some indexes, compiled by various notaries. So, this database is organized by the name of the notary. Please note that there are many types of notarial records (over 50 types); some types are marriage contracts, wills, deeds, inventories, agreements and settlements, transfers of property or money, donations, legal documents (such as, pre-wills), and so on. Again, the language is written mainly in French, with some English (especially in the Eastern Townships and Montreal), Latin, or Italian. (1055 records) | '''5. Quebec Notarial Records, 1647-1942''': This database does NOT contain the notarial records for the province of Quebec; it contains the repertories and some indexes, compiled by various notaries. So, this database is organized by the name of the notary. Please note that there are many types of notarial records (over 50 types); some types are marriage contracts, wills, deeds, inventories, agreements and settlements, transfers of property or money, donations, legal documents (such as, pre-wills), and so on. Again, the language is written mainly in French, with some English (especially in the Eastern Townships and Montreal), Latin, or Italian. (1055 records) | ||
'''6. Miscellaneous French Records, 1651-1941''': This database | '''6. Miscellaneous French Records, 1651-1941''': This database only contains miscellaneous records, mainly from the province of Quebec (there are some in other parts of the "old" French-Canada and the United States). The types of records include topographic dictionaries, family genealogies/histories, journals, letters, manuscripts, registers of notaries, acts, and so on. Again, the language is written mainly in French, with some English, Latin, or Italian. (180 records)<br><br> | ||
For more information, regarding the "Institut Généalogique Drouin," please go to [http://www.drouininstitute.com http://www.drouininstitute.com] | For more information, regarding the "Institut Généalogique Drouin," please go to [http://www.drouininstitute.com http://www.drouininstitute.com] | ||