British Virgin Islands Church Records

For information about records for non-Christian religions in the British Virgin Islands, go to the Religious Records page.

= Online Resources and Websites =
 * Wesleyan Methodist Church records, 1815-1933, images.
 * Episcopal Church records, 1862-1934, images
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=Historical Background= Over 90% of the population who indicated a religious affiliation at the 2010 Census were Christian[73] with the largest individual Christian denominations being Methodist (17.6%),[73] Anglican (12%), Church of God (11%) and Roman Catholic (9%). The Constitution of the British Virgin Islands commences with a professed national belief in God.
 * British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, West Indies, index and images, ($)
 * British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, West Indies, index and images, ($)
 * British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials, index and images, ($)

=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):

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:

Marriages
Marriage registers can give:

Burials
Burial registers may give:

=How to Find Records=

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 Family History Center near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records:
 * a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK records of British Virgin Islands].
 * b. Click on Places within British Virgin Islands 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.
 * 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. FHL icons.png. 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.

Writing for Records
You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See French Letter Writing GuideLetter Writing Guide for Genealogy for help with composing letters.

= Catholic Church Records =

Writing to a Local Parish
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult:
 * The Catholic Directory: British Virgin Islands

Historical Background
=The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records=

Online Records
Information is available to current members only for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.

Historical Background
=Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records=

Writing for Records

 * [ Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in British Virgin Islands]

Historical Background
=Baptist Church Records=

Writing for Records
=Eastern Orthodox Church Records=
 * [ Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in British Virgin Islands]

Writing for Records

 * [ Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in British Virgin Islands]

Historical Background
=Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records=

Writing for Records

 * [ Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in British Virgin Islands]

Historical Background
=Lutheran Church Records=

Writing for Records

 * [ Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in British Virgin Islands]

Historical Background
=Methodist Church Records=

Writing for Records

 * [ Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in British Virgin Islands]

Historical Background
=Pentecostal Church Records=

Writing for Records
=Presbyterian Church Records=
 * [ Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in British Virgin Islands]

Writing for Records

 * [ Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in British Virgin Islands]

Historical Background
=Seventh-day Adventist Church Records=

Writing for Records

 * [ Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in British Virgin Islands]

Historical Background
=References=