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==How to Find the Records== | ==How to Find the Records== | ||
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==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
Gabon was part of the French colonial system from 1885 to 1960 when it became fully independent.< | Gabon was part of the French colonial system from 1885 to 1960 when it became fully independent.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabon Gabon], (accessed 1 November 2021).</ref> | ||
==Coverage and Compliance== | ==Coverage and Compliance== | ||
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*First names and surnames of the child | *First names and surnames of the child | ||
*First names, surnames, ages, places of birth, professions and domicile of the father and mother | *First names, surnames, ages, places of birth, professions and domicile of the father and mother | ||
*When applicable, the declarant's name, profession and domicile< | *When applicable, the declarant's name, profession and domicile<ref name="Unicef Gabon">UNICEF Data: Monitoring the situation of children and women, [https://data.unicef.org/crvs/gabon/ UNICEF Data for Gabon], accessed 25 August 2021. "Data sources: Information on civil registration systems was compiled over a period from December 2016 to November 2017 using the existing relevant legal frameworks and in consultation with CRVS experts, officials within the relevant national institutions, and UNICEF country offices. All reasonable precautions have been taken by UNICEF to verify this country profile; updates will be made to reflect changes in policy and implementation and/or new information."</ref> | ||
===Marriage certificate=== | ===Marriage certificate=== | ||
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*Names, ages, professions and domiciles of the witnesses | *Names, ages, professions and domiciles of the witnesses | ||
*The choice made by the spouses of monogamy or polygamy | *The choice made by the spouses of monogamy or polygamy | ||
*The matrimonial regime chosen by the spouses and, if there is a contract, the date of the contract, as well as the name and place of residence of the notary or civil registrar who received it< | *The matrimonial regime chosen by the spouses and, if there is a contract, the date of the contract, as well as the name and place of residence of the notary or civil registrar who received it<ref name="Unicef Gabon"> </ref> | ||
===Death Certificate=== | ===Death Certificate=== | ||
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*Names, professions and domicile of her or his father and mother | *Names, professions and domicile of her or his father and mother | ||
*Name, date and place of birth of the spouse of the deceased, if the spouse is still alive, and the date of marriage | *Name, date and place of birth of the spouse of the deceased, if the spouse is still alive, and the date of marriage | ||
*Names, age, occupation and domicile of the declarant and, where applicable, her or his degree of relationship with the person who died< | *Names, age, occupation and domicile of the declarant and, where applicable, her or his degree of relationship with the person who died<ref name="Unicef Gabon"> </ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Gabon]] | [[Category:Gabon]] |
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How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]
Online Collections[edit | edit source]
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Gabon at Findmypast - index & images ($)
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Gabon at Findmypast - index & images ($)
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials, Gabon at Findmypast - index & images ($)
- 1845-1915: French Overseas Civil Registration at Archivesnationales; index & images
Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]
General Directorate of National Archives, National Library and Gabonese Documentation
Direction Générale des Archives Nationales de la Bibliothèque Nationale et de la Documentation Gabonaise
PO Box: 1188
Libreville, Gabon
Website: http://www.dgabd.ga/
Telephone: (214) 01 73 02 39
Email: dgabd.info@gouv.ga
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Gabon was part of the French colonial system from 1885 to 1960 when it became fully independent.[1]
Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]
Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]
Birth Certificate[edit | edit source]
- Date, place and, if possible, the time of birth
- Gender
- First names and surnames of the child
- First names, surnames, ages, places of birth, professions and domicile of the father and mother
- When applicable, the declarant's name, profession and domicile[2]
Marriage certificate[edit | edit source]
- Names of bride and groom
- Professions
- Ages
- Dates and places of birth
- Domicile or residence
- Consent of the father and mother, grandparents or the tutorship council, where required
- Nationality of the spouses
- Names, ages, professions and domiciles of the witnesses
- The choice made by the spouses of monogamy or polygamy
- The matrimonial regime chosen by the spouses and, if there is a contract, the date of the contract, as well as the name and place of residence of the notary or civil registrar who received it[2]
Death Certificate[edit | edit source]
- Date, place and, if possible, the time of death
- Name, date and place of birth, occupation and domicile of the deceased
- Names, professions and domicile of her or his father and mother
- Name, date and place of birth of the spouse of the deceased, if the spouse is still alive, and the date of marriage
- Names, age, occupation and domicile of the declarant and, where applicable, her or his degree of relationship with the person who died[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, Gabon, (accessed 1 November 2021).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 UNICEF Data: Monitoring the situation of children and women, UNICEF Data for Gabon, accessed 25 August 2021. "Data sources: Information on civil registration systems was compiled over a period from December 2016 to November 2017 using the existing relevant legal frameworks and in consultation with CRVS experts, officials within the relevant national institutions, and UNICEF country offices. All reasonable precautions have been taken by UNICEF to verify this country profile; updates will be made to reflect changes in policy and implementation and/or new information."