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=Information Recorded in the Records= | =Information Recorded in the Records= | ||
Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which '''might''' be found (best case scenario) | Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which '''might''' be found (best case scenario): | ||
==Baptisms== | ==Baptisms== | ||
In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give: | In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give: | ||
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*baptism date | *baptism date | ||
*the infant's name | *the infant's name | ||
*parents' names | *parents' names | ||
*father's occupation | *father's occupation | ||
*status of legitimacy | |style="width:38%; padding-right:10px"| | ||
*occasionally, names of grandparents | *status of legitimacy | ||
*names of witnesses or godparents, who may be relatives | *occasionally, names of grandparents | ||
*birth date and place | *names of witnesses or godparents, who may be relatives | ||
*the family's place of residence | |style="width:34%"| | ||
*death information, as an added note or signified by a cross | *birth date and place | ||
*the family's place of residence | |||
*death information, as an added note or signified by a cross | |||
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==Marriages== | ==Marriages== | ||
Marriage registers can give: | Marriage registers can give: | ||
*the marriage date | {| | ||
*the names of the bride and groom | |- | ||
*indicate whether | |style="width:33%; padding-right:10px; vertical-align:top"| | ||
*their ages | *the marriage date | ||
* | *the names of the bride and groom | ||
*residences | *indicate whether the bride and groom were single or widowed | ||
*occupations | *their ages | ||
*birthplaces | |style="width:27%; padding-right:10px; vertical-align:top"| | ||
*birth dates and places for the bride and groom | |||
*their residences | |||
*their occupations | |||
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*birthplaces of the bride and groom | |||
*parents' names (after 1800) | *parents' names (after 1800) | ||
*the names of previous spouses and their death dates | *the names of previous spouses and their death dates | ||
*names of witnesses, who might be relatives. | *names of witnesses, who might be relatives. | ||
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==Burials== | ==Burials== | ||
Burial registers may give: | Burial registers may give: | ||
*the name of the deceased | {| | ||
*the date and place of death or burial | |- | ||
*the deceased's age | |style="width:35%; padding-right:10px; vertical-align:top"| | ||
*place of residence | *the name of the deceased | ||
*the date and place of death or burial | |||
*the deceased's age | |||
*place of residence | |||
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*cause of death | *cause of death | ||
*the names of survivors, especially a widow or widower | *the names of survivors, especially a widow or widower | ||
*deceased's birth date and place | *deceased's birth date and place | ||
*parents' names | *parents' names, or at least the father's name | ||
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=How to Find Records= | =How to Find Records= | ||
==Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog == | ==Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog == | ||
Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/ | '''Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library.''' Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | ||
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=5931728&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Guam%22 '''records of Guam''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Guam''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Guam''' and a list of towns will appear. | ||
:::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | :::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | ||
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= '''Catholic Church Records''' = | = '''Catholic Church Records''' = | ||
[[File:Dioceses of the Catholic Church in Oceania.png|600px|thumb|right|<center>Dioceses of the Catholic Church in Oceania (including Archdiocese of Agaña in Guam)</center>]] | |||
==Writing to a Local Parish== | ==Writing to a Local Parish== | ||
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | Earlier records can be held at the diocese, with more recent records still kept in the local parish. To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a diocese or local parish, consult: | ||
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=guam&country_sn=GU&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=13.1022175&nelat=13.7994072&swlng=144.4647218&nelng=145.112915&lat=13.444304&lng=144.793731&faddress=Guam&place_id=ChIJ7yQPk_92H2cRpuWzxZGucVU#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Guam'''] | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=guam&country_sn=GU&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=13.1022175&nelat=13.7994072&swlng=144.4647218&nelng=145.112915&lat=13.444304&lng=144.793731&faddress=Guam&place_id=ChIJ7yQPk_92H2cRpuWzxZGucVU#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Guam'''] | ||
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='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''= | ='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''= | ||
==Online Records== | ==Online Records== | ||
Online information is available to current members, for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ '''Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.'''] | |||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
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='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''= | |||
==Writing for Records== | |||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/jehovah's+witnesses+church+guam/@13.4223547,144.6642165,12z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Guam'''] | |||
==Historical Background== | |||
The first Jehovah’s Witnesses on Guam arrived from the Philippines in the 1940s. These first Witnesses were contract workers assigned to assist with post-World War II reconstruction. While on Guam, they organized the first Micronesian congregation in 1951. By 1954, the first missionaries assigned to Guam had arrived. They were Sam and Virginia Wiger, and their congregation had grown to warrant a larger meeting place. The Wigers consequently set up the first Kingdom Hall in a vacated military mess hall. In 1969, Guam and Micronesia became part of the Hawai`i branch. Later, the Guam Branch Committee would be established.<ref>"Jehovah's Witnesses", in "Guampedia", https://www.guampedia.com/jehovahs-witnesses/, accessed 24 February 2020.</ref> | |||
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='''Lutheran Church Records'''= | ='''Lutheran Church Records'''= | ||
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Telephone:(671) 477-8595<br> | Telephone:(671) 477-8595<br> | ||
Email: lutheranchurchofguam@gmail.com<br> | |||
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