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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Zambia, go to the [[Zambia Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Zambia, go to the [[Zambia Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
== Dutch Reformed Records == | == Dutch Reformed Records == | ||
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The first Anglican missionary to the area arrived in 1861, although the first Anglican mission was not established until 1911. Anglicanism has a smaller influence in Zambia compared to other African nations. For more information, see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Province_of_Central_Africa Church of the Province of Central Africa] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Zambia Christianity in Zambia]. | |||
=== | === Apostolic Records === | ||
=== | === Branhamites Records === | ||
== | === Evangelical Records === | ||
=== | === Lutheran Records === | ||
=== | === Pentecostal Records === | ||
=== | === Seventh Day Adventist Records === | ||
== Roman Catholic Records == | == Roman Catholic Records == | ||
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*Village | *Village | ||
*Name and village of godparents | *Name and village of godparents | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Zambia]] | [[Category:Zambia]] | ||
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For information about records for non-Christian religions in Zambia, go to the Religious Records page.
Dutch Reformed Records[edit | edit source]
How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]
Online Resources and Websites[edit | edit source]
- 1660-2011 - South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records, Stellenbosch Archive 1660-2011 at FamilySearch
- 1690-2011 - South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive), 1690-2011 at FamilySearch
- 1838-1991 - South Africa, Netherdutch Reformed Church Registers (Pretoria Archive), 1838-1991 at FamilySearch
- 1947-1972 - Zambia, Livingstone, church records at FamilySearch Catalog
More Dutch Reformed records are available on the FamilySearch Catalog. Search for places within Zambia.
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
The Dutch Reformed Church reached South Africa at the end of the 19th century and soon after entered Zambia. The first congregation was established in Lusaka and expanded rapidly. For more information, see Reformed Church in Zambia.
Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]
Baptism registers usually list:
- Name
- Date and place of baptism
- Date of birth
- Names of parents, sometimes including mother's maiden name
- Name of person performing baptism
Marriage registers usually list:
- Date and place of marriage
- Names and ages of bride and groom
- Race of bride and groom
- Country of birth and marital status of bride and groom
- Occupation and residence of bride and groom
- Marriage by license or banns
- Names of persons giving consent
- Names of witnesses
- Name of officiant at ceremony
Burial registers usually list:
- Date and place of burial
- Name and age of deceased
- Residence at time of death
- Who performed burial ceremony
Other Denominations[edit | edit source]
Anglican Records[edit | edit source]
The first Anglican missionary to the area arrived in 1861, although the first Anglican mission was not established until 1911. Anglicanism has a smaller influence in Zambia compared to other African nations. For more information, see Church of the Province of Central Africa and Christianity in Zambia.
Apostolic Records[edit | edit source]
Branhamites Records[edit | edit source]
Evangelical Records[edit | edit source]
Lutheran Records[edit | edit source]
Pentecostal Records[edit | edit source]
Seventh Day Adventist Records[edit | edit source]
Roman Catholic Records[edit | edit source]
How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]
Online Resources and Websites[edit | edit source]
Catholic church records are available on the FamilySearch Catalog for Lusaka, Zambia. The records (baptism, marriage, death, and First Communion registers and confirmations) are available from 1953 to 2016.
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Roman Catholicism reached Zambia in 1879 by Jesuit missionaries. Jesuit missions were then established in Zambia throughout the next few decades. In the 1900s, two archdioceses, Kasama and Lusaka, were created. For more information, see Catholic Church in Zambia.
Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]
Baptism registers usually list:
- Name
- Date of baptism and birth
- Parents
- Village/parish
- Godparent
Marriage registers usually list:
- Name of bride and groom
- Date of marriage
- Baptism place and number (sometimes date)
- Permanent home
- Parents
- Witnesses
Death registers usually list:
- Date of death
- Name
- Place of origin
- Baptism place, date, and number
- Spouse
- Age or birth date
- Cause of death
- Burial date and place
First Communion registers usually list:
- Name
- Birth date
- Parents
- Baptism place, date, and number
- First Communion date
Confirmation registers usually list:
- Date
- Name
- Birth date and number
- Relationships (spouse or children)
- Village
- Name and village of godparents
References[edit | edit source]