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 == 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 information may be found in these records:
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-The information in these records usually include the following:
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+'''Baptismal'''
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-'''Baptismal Records'''
 *Date and place of baptism
 *Birth date of child
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 *Names of grandparents
 *Names of godparents
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-'''Marriage Records'''
+'''Marriage'''
 *Date and place of marriage
 *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.)
 *Women are always identified by their maiden name.
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-'''Burial Records'''
+'''Burial'''
 *Date and place of burial
 *Date and place of death
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 *Names of their parents (if unmarried) or name of the spouse
 *Names of witnesses and with their relationship to the deceased
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 == 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.