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== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following lists indicate potential information given in each type of record. It must be remembered that every record may not provide all the listed information, as the procedures for keeping parish records evolved considerably over the centuries. It must also be noted that individual parishes often developed record-keeping traditions unique to themselves. | The following lists indicate potential information given in each type of record. It must be remembered that every record may not provide all the listed information, as the procedures for keeping parish records evolved considerably over the centuries. It must also be noted that individual parishes often developed record-keeping traditions unique to themselves. | ||
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'''Baptismal Records''' | The information in these records usually include the following: | ||
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'''Baptismal Records''' | |||
*Date and place of baptism | *Date and place of baptism | ||
*Birth date of child | *Birth date of child | ||
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*Names of grandparents | *Names of grandparents | ||
*Names of godparents | *Names of godparents | ||
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'''Marriage Records''' | '''Marriage Records''' | ||
*Date and place of marriage | *Date and place of marriage | ||
*Names of the bride and groom | *Names of the bride and groom | ||
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*Publication dates of the banns (This usually occurred three separate times before the marriage, allowing people to state any objections to the marriage.) | *Publication dates of the banns (This usually occurred three separate times before the marriage, allowing people to state any objections to the marriage.) | ||
*Women are always identified by their maiden name. | *Women are always identified by their maiden name. | ||
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'''Burial Records''' | '''Burial Records''' | ||
*Date and place of burial | *Date and place of burial | ||
*Date and place of death | *Date and place of death | ||
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*Names of their parents (if unmarried) or name of the spouse | *Names of their parents (if unmarried) or name of the spouse | ||
*Names of witnesses and with their relationship to the deceased | *Names of witnesses and with their relationship to the deceased | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
The index to this collection refers to baptism, marriage, and burial records. Baptismal record entries are the most common in the index, followed by burial records, with marriage records constituting the smallest portion. | The index to this collection refers to baptism, marriage, and burial records. Baptismal record entries are the most common in the index, followed by burial records, with marriage records constituting the smallest portion. | ||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
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Image:France Catholic Baptism and Burial.jpg|Baptism and Burial Records | Image:France Catholic Baptism and Burial.jpg|Baptism and Burial Records | ||
Image:France Catholic Marriage Record CID 1408716 DGS 005074713.jpg|Marriage Record | Image:France Catholic Marriage Record CID 1408716 DGS 005074713.jpg|Marriage Record | ||
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Before beginning a search in these records, it is best to know the full name of the individual in question, as well as an approximate time range for the desired record. When entered into the search engine on the Collection Page, this information provides the quickest, most reliable path to finding the correct person. Of course, other information can be substituted as necessary. | Before beginning a search in these records, it is best to know the full name of the individual in question, as well as an approximate time range for the desired record. When entered into the search engine on the Collection Page, this information provides the quickest, most reliable path to finding the correct person. Of course, other information can be substituted as necessary. | ||
=== Search | === Search the Index === | ||
{{Search Collection Link | |||
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=== View Images in This Collection by Visiting the Browse Page === | |||
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1636101|Browse Page|access=browse}}''' | |||
# Select '''Department''' | |||
# Select '''Township''' | |||
# Select '''Parish''' | |||
# Select '''Record Type and Year Range''' to view the images | |||
=== | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | |||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||