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Guide to ''' | Guide to '''Belize ancestry, family history and genealogy''' parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records. | ||
==Country Information== | |||
The United States of America is made up of fifty states, one federal district (District of Columbia) and five territories. | |||
==Getting Started == | |||
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<h3>Getting Started with Belize Research</h3> | |||
Links to articles on getting started with Belize research. | |||
*[[How to Find Birth Records]] | |||
*[[How to Find Marriage Records]] | |||
*[[How to Find Death Records]] | |||
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<h3>Belize Research Tools</h3> | |||
Links to articles and websites that assist in Belize research. | |||
*[http://www.kindredtrails.com/belize.html Belize Genealogy (Kindred Trails)] | |||
*[http://genforum.genealogy.com/belize/ Belize GenForum] | |||
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[[File:Ask_the_Community_Button.png|link=Genealogy_Help_on_Facebook]] | |||
== | ==Belize Clickable Map== | ||
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Belize. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information. | |||
[[Image:444px-Belize Regions map.png|300px|444px-Belize Regions map.png]] | |||
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==Jurisdictions== | |||
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Belize. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information. | |||
Belize is divided into six districts: | Belize is divided into six districts: | ||
*Belize | {{columns-list|6| | ||
*Cayo | *[[Belize District, Belize Genealogy|Belize]] | ||
*Corozal | *[[Cayo, Belize Genealogy|Cayo]] | ||
*Orange Walk | *[[Corozal, Belize Genealogy|Corozal]] | ||
*Stann Creek | *[[Orange Walk, Belize Genealogy|Orange Walk]] | ||
*Toledo | *[[Stann Creek, Belize Genealogy|Stann Creek]] | ||
*[[Toledo, Belize Genealogy|Toledo]] | |||
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The Districts are further divided into Constituencies; there are currently 31 Constituencies in Belize. Important to note is that these Constituencies have changed very often in the past: renaming, subdividing into more Constituencies, and even changing of boundaries are common. For example, Toledo (the Constituency) was divided into Toledo North and Toledo South in 1961; but was changed completely to Toledo East and Toledo West in 1984.<br> | The Districts are further divided into Constituencies; there are currently 31 Constituencies in Belize. Important to note is that these Constituencies have changed very often in the past: renaming, subdividing into more Constituencies, and even changing of boundaries are common. For example, Toledo (the Constituency) was divided into Toledo North and Toledo South in 1961; but was changed completely to Toledo East and Toledo West in 1984.<br> | ||
== | ==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/results.html?q=*&fq=place%3A%22Latin%20America%22 Latin American research] - Online genealogy courses | ||
*[ | *[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/location/1927123?region=Belize Historical Records] | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c=Belize Family History Center locator map] | |||
==References== | |||
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Guide to Belize ancestry, family history and genealogy parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.
Country Information[edit | edit source]
The United States of America is made up of fifty states, one federal district (District of Columbia) and five territories.
Getting Started[edit | edit source]
Getting Started with Belize ResearchLinks to articles on getting started with Belize research. |
Belize Research ToolsLinks to articles and websites that assist in Belize research. |
Belize Clickable Map[edit | edit source]
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Belize. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.
Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Belize. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.
Belize is divided into six districts:
The Districts are further divided into Constituencies; there are currently 31 Constituencies in Belize. Important to note is that these Constituencies have changed very often in the past: renaming, subdividing into more Constituencies, and even changing of boundaries are common. For example, Toledo (the Constituency) was divided into Toledo North and Toledo South in 1961; but was changed completely to Toledo East and Toledo West in 1984.
FamilySearch Resources[edit | edit source]
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.
- Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
- Latin American research - Online genealogy courses
- Historical Records
- Family History Center locator map
References[edit | edit source]
