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==Online Resources and Websites==
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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Samoa, go to the [[Samoa Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''


Records of births, marriages, and deaths are commonly called “civil registration,” because critical events in a person's life are recorded in them. Church records that contain vital records were made by pastors and priests. They are often called parish registers or church books. They include records of births, baptisms, marriages, deaths, and burials. In addition, church records may include account books (which record fees for tolling bells, fees for masses for the dead, and so forth), lists of confirmations, lists of members, and family registers.  
==Historical Background==
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Brazil", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Brazil", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Brazil, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><br>


The following sources are available at the Family History Library:  
==Information Recorded in the Records==
Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which '''might''' be found (best case scenario):
===Baptisms===
In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give:
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*baptism date
*the infant's name
*parents' names
*father's occupation
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*status of legitimacy
*occasionally, names of grandparents
*names of witnesses or godparents, who may be relatives
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*birth date and place
*the family's place of residence
*death information, as an added note or signified by a cross
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*''Correspondence and other papers, 1848-1934 Catholic Church''. Vicariate of Samoa. Canberra&nbsp;: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, 1972 (FHL films 1,514,253 and 1,514,254).
===Marriages===
*W. Karl Brewer, ''Armed With the Spirit: Missionary Experiences in Samoa'', Brigham Young University, 1976 (FHL Family History book 921.9614 B758b).
Marriage registers can give:
*Carl R. Harris, ''Samoa Apia mission history'', 1888-1983 (FHL International book 996.14 K2h).
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*''Correspondence with the German Administration, Samoa, 1905-1915'', Manuscript collection in possession of Congregational Council for World Mission (formerly London Missionary Society) in London; P.M.B. manuscript no. 143 (FHL film 1,514,248).
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*the marriage date
*the names of the bride and groom
*indicate whether the bride and groom were single or widowed
*their ages
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*birth dates and places for the bride and groom
*their residences
*their occupations
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*birthplaces of the bride and groom
*parents' names (after 1800)
*the names of previous spouses and their death dates
*names of witnesses, who might be relatives.
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The Family History Library has a few church records for Samoa. You can determine whether the library has records for the locality your ancestor came from by checking the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog. Look in the catalog under:  
===Burials===
Burial registers may give:
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*the name of the deceased
*the date and place of death or burial
*the deceased's age
*place of residence
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*cause of death
*the names of survivors, especially a widow or widower
*deceased's birth date and place
*parents' names, or at least the father's name
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SAMOA - CHURCH RECORDS
==How to Find Records==
===Digital  Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog ===
Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.  To find records:
:::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of Brazil'''].
:::b. Click on '''Places within Brazil''' and a list of towns will appear.
:::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. 
:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
:::e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]].  The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records.


'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''  
===Writing for Records===
<span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See [[French Letter Writing Guide|'''French Letter Writing Guide''']][[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span>
*[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-brasil/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for Brazil''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/churches+in+new+caledonia/@-21.1911863,163.5938252,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for churches in Brazil''']


*[[Samoa Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records]]
== '''Catholic Church Records''' ==
*[[Samoa Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records]]
===Writing to a Local Parish===
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult:
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=brazil&country_sn=BS&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=20.9082735&nelat=27.263412&swlng=-80.4775603&nelng=-72.70975390000001&lat=25.03428&lng=-77.39627999999999&faddress=The+Bahamas&place_id=ChIJPQ9Isjua1ogR5XnHaoO0PhM#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Brazil''']


[[Category:Samoa]]
=== Historical Background ===
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Brazil", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Brazil, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Brazil", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Brazil, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref>
 
=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''==
===Online Records===
Online church information is available to current members, deceased members,  and immediate family members who are still living. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ '''Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.''']
 
===Historical Background===
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Brazil, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Brazil, accessed 6 April 2020.</ref>
=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Brazil''']
=='''Assembly of God Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in Brazil''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Baptist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Brazil''']
 
=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Brazil''']
==Historical Background==
=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Brazil''']
 
=='''Lutheran Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[  '''Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Brazil''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Mennonite Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Mennonite churches in Brazil''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Methodist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Brazil''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Moravian Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Moravian churches in Brazil''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Nazarene Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in Brazil''']
===Historical Background===
 
=='''Pentecostal Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Brazil''']
=='''Presbyterian Church Records'''==
 
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in Brazil''']
===Historical Background===
=='''Salvation Army Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Salvation Army churches in Brazil''']
=='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Brazil''']
=='''United Church of Christ Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/seventh-day+adventist+church+%22micronesia%22+/@7.1687312,152.7492323,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for United Church of Christ in Brazil''']
 
==References==
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[[Category: Brazil]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]]

Revision as of 11:46, 10 April 2020

Online Resources and Websites[edit | edit source]

Ancestry.com, findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local family history center or the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

[1][2]

Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]

Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which might be found (best case scenario):

Baptisms[edit | edit source]

In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give:

  • baptism date
  • the infant's name
  • parents' names
  • father's occupation
  • status of legitimacy
  • occasionally, names of grandparents
  • names of witnesses or godparents, who may be relatives
  • birth date and place
  • the family's place of residence
  • death information, as an added note or signified by a cross

Marriages[edit | edit source]

Marriage registers can give:

  • the marriage date
  • the names of the bride and groom
  • indicate whether the bride and groom were single or widowed
  • their ages
  • birth dates and places for the bride and groom
  • their residences
  • their occupations
  • birthplaces of the bride and groom
  • parents' names (after 1800)
  • the names of previous spouses and their death dates
  • names of witnesses, who might be relatives.

Burials[edit | edit source]

Burial registers may give:

  • the name of the deceased
  • the date and place of death or burial
  • the deceased's age
  • place of residence
  • cause of death
  • the names of survivors, especially a widow or widower
  • deceased's birth date and place
  • parents' names, or at least the father's name



How to Find Records[edit | edit source]

Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a Family History Center near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records:

a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK records of Brazil].
b. Click on Places within Brazil and a list of towns will appear.
c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village.
d. Click on the "Church records" topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. FHL icons.png. The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records.

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See French Letter Writing GuideLetter Writing Guide for Genealogy for help with composing letters.

Catholic Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing to a Local Parish[edit | edit source]

To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult:

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

[3][4]

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records[edit | edit source]

Online Records[edit | edit source]

Online church information is available to current members, deceased members, and immediate family members who are still living. Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

[5]

Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Brazil]

Assembly of God Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Baptist Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Brazil]

Eastern Orthodox Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Brazil]

Lutheran Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Mennonite Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Mennonite churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Methodist Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Moravian Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Moravian churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Nazarene Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Pentecostal Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Brazil]

Presbyterian Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in Brazil]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Salvation Army Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Salvation Army churches in Brazil]

Seventh-day Adventist Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

  • [ Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Brazil]

United Church of Christ Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Brazil", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil, accessed 1 April 2020.
  2. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Brazil", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Brazil, accessed 1 April 2020.
  3. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Brazil", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Brazil, accessed 1 April 2020.
  4. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Brazil", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Brazil, accessed 1 April 2020.
  5. ↑ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Brazil, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Brazil, accessed 6 April 2020.
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