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 ==Church Archives==
-*Sometimes, archive research is necessary to obtain a record that has not been digitized or request a clearer copy of a record found online or on microfilm. This can be done either through letter correspondence, email (sometimes), or researching in person.
+*In partnership with the '''FamilySearch''', the Portuguese government has digitized the parish records in their archives
-*All of the parish records containing genealogical data were moved to [[Portugal Archives and Libraries#DistrictArchives|'''district archives''']], the staff at these archives will need to be contacted in order to obtain a copy of the desired record.
+*All of the parish records containing genealogical data were moved to the [[Portugal Archives and Libraries#DistrictArchives|'''district archives''']].
-*Many times, duplicate copies of birth, marriage, and death records were sent to a parish's dioceses. These institutions also store marriage impediments, and other documentation that may be useful in tracing a parish priest. You can find contact information for dioceses at the website [http://www.conferenciaepiscopal.pt/v1/dioceses/ Conferência Episcopal Portuguesa].
+*Many times, duplicate copies of birth, marriage, and death records were sent to a parish's dioceses. You can find contact information for dioceses at the website [http://www.conferenciaepiscopal.pt/v1/dioceses/ Conferência Episcopal Portuguesa].
-*It is recommended that the archivist always be contacted before planning a visit to the archive. For help writing a letter requesting records or preparing for an actual visit, refer to [[Portuguese Letter-writing Guide|Portuguese Letter Writing Guide]].
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-*In partnership with the '''FamilySearch''', the Portuguese government has digitized the parish records in their archives.<br>
 '''Access the records on the various websites as follows:'''
 *'''FamilySearch''' links below provide indexes to some images. To just browse original images, click on "How to Use This Collection".  Then under "Collection Content", click on the link to the "Inventory". You can now navigate by clicking the FamilySearch Catalog link to thhe'''Civil Parish''' where the person of interest lived. Then select nascimento (birth), casamento (marriage), or obit (death) to browse for the specific record. <br>