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''[[Europe]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Belgium_Genealogy|Belgium]]'' {{Belgium-sidebar}}
''[[Europe]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[Belgium_Genealogy|Belgium]]''{{Belgium-sidebar}}Guide to '''Belgium ancestry, family history, and genealogy''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
==Country Information==
Since the middle ages, Belgium has been dominated by powerful nations such as Spain, France, and the Netherlands.  Although its social, political, and religious identity has evolved over these many years it began earnestly striving to gain its independence from the Netherlands in 1830. The London Convention of April 19 1839, also known as the Article XXIV of the Convention, marks the recognition of the Belgian independence.


Guide to '''Belgium ancestry, family history, and genealogy''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.  
Belgium was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II.  


[[Image:GEO Belgium Map lg.jpg|thumb|right|250px|GEO Belgium Map lg.jpg]] {{Click|Image:Belgium ORP.png|Belgium Online Genealogy Records}}
The country prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy.  
==Getting Started ==
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<h3>Getting Started with "Country" Research</h3>
Links to articles on getting started with United States research.
*[[How to Find Birth Records]]
*[[How to Find Marriage Records]]
*[[How to Find Death Records]]
*[[Research Strategies]]
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== Getting started with Belgium research ==
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<h3>"Country" Research Tools</h3>
Links to articles and websites that assist in United States research.
*[[Record Finder]]
*[Boundary Changes Maps]
*[[Archives and Libraries]]
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Since the middle ages, Belgium has been dominated by powerful nations such as Spain, France, and the Netherlands.&nbsp; Although its social, political, and religious identity has evolved over these many years it began earnestly striving to gain its independence from the Netherlands in 1830. The London Convention of April 19 1839, also known as the Article XXIV of the Convention, marks the recognition of the Belgian independence.  
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Belgium was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II.  
=="Country" Clickable Map==
Genealogy records are kept on the state level in the United States.  Click on a state below to go to the state Wiki article listing more information.


The country prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy.


== Jurisdictions  ==
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Brussels* (Bruxelles) capital region


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==Jurisdictions==


Flanders* region (five provinces) -- Dutch Speaking:


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Brussels* (Bruxelles) capital region
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Flanders* region (five provinces) -- Dutch Speaking:
*Antwerpen (Antwerp) Province  
*Antwerpen (Antwerp) Province  
*Limburg Province  
*Limburg Province  
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*Vlaams-Brabant (Flemish Brabant) Province  
*Vlaams-Brabant (Flemish Brabant) Province  
*West-Vlaanderen (West Flanders) Province
*West-Vlaanderen (West Flanders) Province
 
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Brussels* (Bruxelles) capital region
 
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Wallonia Region (five provinces) -- French Speaking:  
Wallonia Region (five provinces) -- French Speaking:  
*Brabant Wallon (Walloon Brabant) Province  
*Brabant Wallon (Walloon Brabant) Province  
*Hainaut Province  
*Hainaut Province  
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*Luxembourg Province  
*Luxembourg Province  
*Namur Province
*Namur Province
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<br>Note: As a result of the 1993 constitutional revision that furthered devolution into a federal state, there are now three levels of government (federal, regional, and linguistic community) with a complex division of responsibilities.  
<br>Note: As a result of the 1993 constitutional revision that furthered devolution into a federal state, there are now three levels of government (federal, regional, and linguistic community) with a complex division of responsibilities.  
==More United States Research Strategies==
Research strategies give guidance on how to research or what records to search for first.  Below are additional research strategy Wiki articles for the United States.
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== Research Tools ==
==More "Country" Research Tools==
 
Research tools can include resources that assist in locating correct records to search and determining the correct locality to search in.  Below are links and Wiki articles to research tools in the United States.
*[http://de-wit.net/bronnen/antwerpen-gesneuvelden-1914-1918.htm WWI casualties (1914-1918)][[Belgium Websites|Websites]]
*[http://de-wit.net/bronnen/antwerpen-gesneuvelden-1914-1918.htm WWI casualties (1914-1918)][[Belgium Websites|Websites]]
*[[Belgium, Antwerp, Police Immigration (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Belgium, Antwerp Police Immigration &nbsp;(FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>  
*[[Belgium, Antwerp, Police Immigration (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Belgium, Antwerp Police Immigration &nbsp;(FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>  
*[http://www.brussels.be/artdet.cfm/7545 Birth,Death,Marriage,Divorce and Other Certificate procedures]
*[http://www.brussels.be/artdet.cfm/7545 Birth,Death,Marriage,Divorce and Other Certificate procedures]
==FamilySearch Resources==
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.
*[[Genealogy Help on Facebook|Facebook Communities]] - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/home.html Learning Center] - Online genealogy courses
*[https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records]
*[https://familysearch.org/ask/help#localResource Family History Center locator map]
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[[Image:GEO Belgium Map lg.jpg|thumb|right|250px|GEO Belgium Map lg.jpg]] {{Click|Image:Belgium ORP.png|Belgium Online Genealogy Records}}
== Getting started with Belgium research  ==
== Jurisdictions  ==
== Research Tools  ==


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