France, Coutances et d'Avranches Diocese, Inquiries of Consanguinity - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Coutances et d'Avranches, Manche, France
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Record Description
Record Type: Inquiries of Consanguinity
Collection years: 1597-1818
Languages: French
Title in the Language: Registres des Enquêtes de Consanguinité, 1597-1818
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection contains index and images from Catholic registers of inquiries of consanguinity (registres des enquêtes de consanguinité) from the Diocese of Coutances et d'Avranches for the years 1597 to 1818. It includes both a chronological index and original inquiry records (1597-1792). Parishes within this diocese are within the boundaries of the department of Manche and the former province of Normandy, France.

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Reading These Records[edit | edit source]

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To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Peron's Name
  • Location
  • Date of act
  • Other relatives

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • 1729 Inquiry of Consanguinity

    1729 Inquiry of Consanguinity

  • Inquiry of Consanguinity

    Inquiry of Consanguinity

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

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Search the Index[edit | edit source]

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