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Italy, Biella, Ponderano, Parocchia di San Lorenzo, Catholic Church Records, 1566-1953
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Ponderano, Biella, 
Piedmont, Italy
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Flag of the Italian Republic
Locator map of Ponderano (Biella)
Location of Ponderano, Biella, Piedmont, Italy
Location of Italy
Location of Italy
Record Description
Record Type: Church
Collection years: 1566-1953
Languages: Italian
Title in the Language: Italia, Ponderano, Biella, Parrocchia di San Lorenzo, Registri della Chiesa Cattolica, 1566-1953
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Parish of San Lorenzo, Ponderano, Italy


What is in This Collection?

This collection contains index & images of baptisms, marriages, and deaths from the parish of San Lorenzo in Poderano, Biella Province, Italy. It may also include confirmations (cresime); church censuses (stato delle anime); and marriage supplemental documents (processetti). The parish is part of the Diocese of Biella.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Computer Aided Indexing (CAI)

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Index and Image Visibility

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Reading These Records

These records are written in Italian. For help reading them see:

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:
Baptism

  • Child's name
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Gender
  • Parent's names
  • Parent's occupations
  • Parent's residence
  • Baptismal date
  • Baptismal place
  • Names of godparents

Marriage

  • Names of bride and groom
  • Their ages or birthdates
  • Their birthplaces
  • Their residences
  • Their occupations
  • Their marital status
  • Parent's or father's names
  • Names of witnesses
  • Marriage place

Burial

  • Deceased's name
  • Date of death
  • Age or birthdate
  • Residence
  • Occupation
  • Cause of death
  • Spouse or father's name
  • Burial place
  • Burial date

Collection Content

See Italy Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records for details about the contents of these records, their history, and help using them.

Coverage Map

  • Diocese of Biella, Italy

    Diocese of Biella, Italy

  • Diocese of Northern Italy

    Diocese of Northern Italy

  • Diocese of Central Italy

    Diocese of Central Italy

  • Diocese of Southern Italy

    Diocese of Southern Italy

  • Diocese in the Province of Sicily

    Diocese in the Province of Sicily

Sample Images

  • Birth and Baptism

    Birth and Baptism

  • Death

    Death

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Name of the person
  • Approximate date of the event

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
  • Record entries for other people with the same surname to identify possible relationships
  • Check civil registration to see if there is additional information recorded there

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • Try searching by surname only
  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
  • Check civil registration to see if the event is recorded there

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The following articles will help you research your family in Italy.

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Citing This Collection

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Collection Citation:
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