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*'''1949-1967''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/138720 India and Pakistan, ecclesiastical returns, registered 1949-1967](*) at FamilySearch Catalog, indexed images. | *'''1949-1967''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/138720 India and Pakistan, ecclesiastical returns, registered 1949-1967](*) at FamilySearch Catalog, indexed images. | ||
== Christian | == Christian Parish Records == | ||
These include records of baptisms, marriages, and burials. Includes not only British, and European members, but native Indians as well. They generally exist from 1700 to present. Some churches were established in the 1600s, but records generally do not exist from that time. | These include records of baptisms, marriages, and burials. Includes not only British, and European members, but native Indians as well. They generally exist from 1700 to present. Some churches were established in the 1600s, but records generally do not exist from that time. | ||
Burial records give date and place of death and deceased name, if in the military has detachment, if a mariner the name of his ship, if a colonist the words “inhabitant”. European nationality was given if not English and if a native Indian the words “India Man” were used. Initially no age was given however, if an infant it was so noted. Cause of death given. Christenings, baptisms and births are often mixed together in the register. The event’s date, the name and sex of the child, it’s father’s name and sometimes that of the mother is given as is European nationality if other than English. The marriage records show date and place of marriage, full name of bride and groom except in the case of an Indian woman where only a European first name is given, the groom’s military affiliation if any and the word “inhabitant” was generally noted. | Burial records give date and place of death and deceased name, if in the military has detachment, if a mariner the name of his ship, if a colonist the words “inhabitant”. European nationality was given if not English and if a native Indian the words “India Man” were used. Initially no age was given however, if an infant it was so noted. Cause of death given. Christenings, baptisms and births are often mixed together in the register. The event’s date, the name and sex of the child, it’s father’s name and sometimes that of the mother is given as is European nationality if other than English. The marriage records show date and place of marriage, full name of bride and groom except in the case of an Indian woman where only a European first name is given, the groom’s military affiliation if any and the word “inhabitant” was generally noted. | ||
=== Locating Church Records | === Locating Church Records === | ||
To find an ancestor in church records, it helps to know his religion and the parish where he lived. The Imperial Gazetteer may help you find the parish. See the "[[India Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]" section of this Wiki for information about the gazetteer and for other help in finding a parish. | To find an ancestor in church records, it helps to know his religion and the parish where he lived. The Imperial Gazetteer may help you find the parish. See the "[[India Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]" section of this Wiki for information about the gazetteer and for other help in finding a parish. | ||
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== 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://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | 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://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''Family History 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=187&query=%2Bplace%3AIndia&subjectsOpen=431655-50 '''records of India''']. | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=187&query=%2Bplace%3AIndia&subjectsOpen=431655-50 '''records of India''']. | ||
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:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | :::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | ||
:::e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]]. The magnifying glass indicates that the record 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 records. | :::e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]]. The magnifying glass indicates that the record 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 records. | ||
== External Links == | |||
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/familyhistory/next_steps/researchplaces_03.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/familyhistory/next_steps/researchplaces_03.shtml] | *[http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/familyhistory/next_steps/researchplaces_03.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/familyhistory/next_steps/researchplaces_03.shtml] | ||
*[http://www.tanap.net/content/archives/archives.cfm?ArticleID=208 http://www.tanap.net/content/archives/archives.cfm?ArticleID=208] | *[http://www.tanap.net/content/archives/archives.cfm?ArticleID=208 http://www.tanap.net/content/archives/archives.cfm?ArticleID=208] | ||