Canada, Prince Edward Island Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection contains baptisms, marriages, burials and other records from several churches from the following denominations:


 * Anglican Church of Canada
 * Catholic
 * Church of Christ
 * Church of England in Canada
 * Church of Scotland
 * Free Church
 * Methodist
 * Presbyterian
 * United Church of Canada

Record Content
Key genealogical facts found in the birth records generally include the following:


 * Name of Child
 * Gender
 * Name of Father
 * Full maiden name of Mother
 * Profession of Father
 * Date and Place of Birth
 * Date of Baptism

Key genealogical facts found in the marriage records generally include the following:


 * Name of groom
 * Maiden name of bride
 * Date and place married
 * Names of witnesses
 * Residence of groom at time of marriage
 * Residence of bride at time of marriage
 * Religious Denomination

Key genealogical facts found in the death records generally include the following:


 * Full name of deceased
 * Date of Birth
 * Date of Death
 * Date of Burial
 * Place of burial
 * Date of Funeral
 * Officiating minister

Related Websites
Mary’s Genealogy Treasures

Related Wiki Articles
Prince Edward Island Church Records

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