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==Online Resources== | |||
*'''1773-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20457/canada-british-columbia-births-baptisms?s=275764761 Canada, British Columbia Births and Baptisms] at MyHeritage — index ($) | |||
*'''1800-1946''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20465/canada-british-columbia-marriages?s=275764761 Canada, British Columbia Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($) | |||
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The earliest denominations in British Columbia were '''Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational'''. Roman Catholic records for the Diocese of Victoria date from 1864 and from 1892 for the Diocese of Vancouver. The Anglican Church records date back to 1837 in the Victoria area and to 1859 in the Vancouver area. The Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational Churches were combined in 1925 to form the United Church of Canada. | The earliest denominations in British Columbia were '''Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational'''. Roman Catholic records for the Diocese of Victoria date from 1864 and from 1892 for the Diocese of Vancouver. The Anglican Church records date back to 1837 in the Victoria area and to 1859 in the Vancouver area. The Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational Churches were combined in 1925 to form the United Church of Canada. | ||