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==How to Find Birth, Marriage, and Death Records== | ==How to Find Birth, Marriage, and Death Records== | ||
Usually vital records (birth, marriage, and death) are found in civil registration and church records. In Quebec until 1900, civil (government) registration was kept by the churches, with a duplicate provided to the government. There are three ways to access these records: | Usually vital records (birth, marriage, and death) are found in civil registration and church records. In Quebec until 1900, civil (government) registration was kept by the churches, with a duplicate provided to the government. There are three ways to access these records: | ||
{{Block indent|1) church records in the Drouin collection, available online, |3}} | |||
{{Block indent|2) civil register duplicates of church records in the Quebec Library and Archives system, and|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|3) the records of the FamilySearch Library (FamilySearch), online and microfilmed.|3}} | |||
== Civil Registration in the Quebec Library and Archives == | == Civil Registration in the Quebec Library and Archives == | ||
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*Certificates of births, marriages, and deaths from 1900 may be applied for through the [http://www.etatcivil.gouv.qc.ca/en/services.html '''online Quebec government site''',] or by writing to: | *Certificates of births, marriages, and deaths from 1900 may be applied for through the [http://www.etatcivil.gouv.qc.ca/en/services.html '''online Quebec government site''',] or by writing to: | ||
{{Block indent|Directeur de l'état civil<br>|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|2535, boulevard Laurier<br>|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|Sainte-Foy, Quebec<br>|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|Canada<br>|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|G1V 5C5<br>|3}} | |||
*For application forms, fee information, and identification requirements, [https://services.etatcivil.gouv.qc.ca/declic2/index.aspx?lang=en '''click here'''.] | *For application forms, fee information, and identification requirements, [https://services.etatcivil.gouv.qc.ca/declic2/index.aspx?lang=en '''click here'''.] | ||
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===Microfilmed Church/Civil Records=== | ===Microfilmed Church/Civil Records=== | ||
All of the church/civil records have been microfilmed by FamilySearch.These microfilms may be ordered for viewing at [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search FamilySearch Centers] around the world. To find a microfilm: | All of the church/civil records have been microfilmed by FamilySearch.These microfilms may be ordered for viewing at [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search FamilySearch Centers] around the world. To find a microfilm: | ||
{{Block indent|a. Click on [ '''records for Canada, Québec, Territoire-de-Mistassini'''.] You will see a list of available records for the county.|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|b. You will also see above the list the link '''Places within Canada, Québec, Territoire-de-Mistassini '''. This will take you to a list of towns in the counties, which are links to records for the specific town. |3}} | |||
{{Block indent|c. Click on any topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|d. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the microfilm listed for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]]. The magnifying glass indicates that the microfilm 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 microfilm. |3}} | |||
== Census == | == Census == | ||
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==Reading French Records== | ==Reading French Records== | ||
*It's easier than you think! You do not have to be fluent in French to use these records, as there is only a limited vocabulary used in them. By learning a few key phrases, you will be able to read them adequately. Here are some resources for learning to read French records. | *It's easier than you think! You do not have to be fluent in French to use these records, as there is only a limited vocabulary used in them. By learning a few key phrases, you will be able to read them adequately. Here are some resources for learning to read French records. | ||
{{Block indent|[[French Genealogical Word List|French Genealogical Word List]] |3}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[French Handwriting|French Handwriting]]. |3}} | |||
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