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:*{{LearningCenter2|206|'''Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 2'''}} — Names, dates, and key genealogical words | :*{{LearningCenter2|206|'''Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 2'''}} — Names, dates, and key genealogical words | ||
:*{{LearningCenter2|207|'''Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 3'''}} — Read Spanish records: birth, baptism, marriage, and death records | :*{{LearningCenter2|207|'''Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 3'''}} — Read Spanish records: birth, baptism, marriage, and death records | ||
=How to Find Records= | |||
==Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog == | |||
Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | |||
:::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of COUNTRY''']. | |||
:::b. Click on '''Places within COUNTRY''' and a list of towns will appear. | |||
:::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | |||
:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | |||
:::e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]]. The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records. | |||
==Writing for Records== | |||
<span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See the [[Spanish Letter Writing Guide|'''Spanish Letter Writing Guide''']] for help with composing letters.</span> | |||
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= '''Catholic Church Records''' = | |||
==Writing to a Local Parish== | |||
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | |||
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=bahamas&country_sn=BS&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=20.9082735&nelat=27.263412&swlng=-80.4775603&nelng=-72.70975390000001&lat=25.03428&lng=-77.39627999999999&faddress=The+Bahamas&place_id=ChIJPQ9Isjua1ogR5XnHaoO0PhM#/ '''The Catholic Directory'''] | |||
== Historical Background == | |||
='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''= | |||
==Online Records== | |||
Information is available to current members only for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ '''Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.'''] | |||
==Historical Background== | |||
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Honduras, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/honduras, accessed 20 February 2020.</ref> | |||
=References= | |||
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== Search Strategies == | == Search Strategies == | ||