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{{FamilySearch_Collection|CID=CID1636101 |title=France, Quimper et Léon - Parish Registers|location=European|}} | {{FamilySearch_Collection|CID=CID1636101 |title=France, Quimper et Léon - Parish Registers|location=European|}} | ||
== Collection Time Period<br> | == Collection Time Period<br> == | ||
Catholic parish records from 1772-1949 in the Quimper and Léon Diocese. | Catholic parish records from 1772-1949 in the Quimper and Léon Diocese. | ||
== Record Description<br> | == Record Description<br> == | ||
In earlier years separate registers were maintained for baptisms, marriages, and burials. However, towards the end of the 17 century | In earlier years, separate registers were maintained for baptisms, marriages, and burials. However, towards the end of the 17 century the entries were generally intermingled. Entries were made in chronological order, with the records being written in Latin. Confirmations were not consistently recorded. Toward the latter half of the 19th century, pre-printed forms began to be used with the date and names written in by the officiating priest. | ||
=== Record Content<br> | === Record Content<br> === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:France Catholic Baptism and Burial.jpg | Image:France Catholic Baptism and Burial.jpg | ||
Image:France Catholic Marriage.jpg | Image:France Catholic Marriage.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
The key genealogical facts found in Most Baptismal entries may include the following information''': | The key genealogical facts found in Most Baptismal entries may include the following information''':''' | ||
*Name and sex of the child | *Name and sex of the child | ||
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*Names of the bride and groom | *Names of the bride and groom | ||
*Previous marital status (this could be “previously unmarried” or be “widow” or “widower,” with the name of deceased spouse listed) | *Previous marital status (this could be “previously unmarried” or be “widow” or “widower,” with the name of deceased spouse listed) | ||
*Marriage date | *Marriage date | ||
*Their residences and ages | *Their residences and ages | ||
*Names of their parents | *Names of their parents | ||
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*Women are always identified by their maiden names. | *Women are always identified by their maiden names. | ||
The key genealogical facts found in | The key genealogical facts found in most burial entries may include the following information: | ||
*Name of the deceased | *Name of the deceased | ||
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*Names of witnesses, with their relationship to the deceased sometimes given | *Names of witnesses, with their relationship to the deceased sometimes given | ||
''' Online Records ''' | '''Online Records''' | ||
In August 2010 the first online records were published for the collection comprising parishes beginning with letters A and B. | In August 2010 the first online records were published for the collection comprising parishes beginning with letters A and B. | ||
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*Brest-paroisse-Saint-Pierre | *Brest-paroisse-Saint-Pierre | ||
Further revisions to the collection will follow as other parishes are published in future | Further revisions to the collection will follow as other parishes are published in future. | ||
== How to Use the Records == | == How to Use the Records == | ||
Parish registers are the best source for identifying individuals, parents, and spouses in France before 1792. Civil registration began in September 1792, and after this date, civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths is equally important. The information recorded in the parish registers confirms the information found in the civil registers | Parish registers are the best source for identifying individuals, parents, and spouses in France before 1792. Civil registration began in September 1792, and after this date, civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths is equally important. The information recorded in the parish registers confirms the information found in the civil registers.<br> | ||
== Record History == | |||
In 1539, François I issued the edict of Villers-Cotterêts, which required the Catholic Church to record baptisms. The Pope mandated that records be kept in 1563. In 1579 the edict of Blois required the church in France to register marriages and burials. In 1667, the Code Louis required that two copies of the registers be kept, with one deposited at the bailliage. Most parishes covered a single town or village. Large cities normally had multiple parishes. | |||
== | === Why the Record Was Created === | ||
French Catholic parish registers were created to record the church’s sacraments of baptism, marriage, and burial. | French Catholic parish registers were created to record the church’s sacraments of baptism, marriage, and burial. | ||
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=== Record Reliability === | === Record Reliability === | ||
French Catholic parish registers are extremely reliable sources for French family history. | French Catholic parish registers are extremely reliable sources for French family history.<br> | ||
== Related Websites == | |||
[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~thecohens/birthindexes-eur.html France, Quimper et Leon Catholic Diocese, 1772-1909] | |||
== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
[[France]]<br> | [[France]]<br> | ||
== Contributions to This Article == | == Contributions to This Article == | ||
{{Contributor invite}} | {{Contributor invite}}<br> | ||
== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | |||
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | |||
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the Wiki Article: [[Help:How to Create Source Citations For FamilySearch Historical Records Collections]].<br> | |||
==== Examples of Source Citations for a Record in This Collection: ==== | ==== Examples of Source Citations for a Record in This Collection: ==== | ||
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== Sources of Information for This Collection: == | == Sources of Information for This Collection: == | ||
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