Canada, Quebec Index to Civil Copy of Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

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What is in This Collection?
This collection is made up of indexes to the civil copy of Quebec church records for the years 1642-1902. The records they index are copies of baptism, marriage, and burial records which were sent to the civil government by churches who were were required to send copies of their records to the government. The Quebec government began to keep its own separate vital records in 1994. Both Catholic and Protestant churches are included.

Reading These Records
These records are in French. For help reading them see:
 * French Word List
 * Quebec Language and Languages
 * French Handwriting Help

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Index
 * Names of those involved with event
 * Date of event
 * Place of event
 * Where to find the original record (volume and folder)

Baptism
 * Birth date and/or baptism date
 * Name at birth
 * Parents’ names
 * Names and relationships of witnesses

Marriage
 * Names of bride and groom
 * Birth dates and/or ages of bridge and groom
 * Date of marriage
 * Parents’ names

Burial
 * Date of death and/or burial
 * Name of deceased
 * Location of grave
 * Cause of death

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The name of a relative or date of the event

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.

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
 * Church Records often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900

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

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This can help you find possible relatives
 * Search the records of nearby areas. *Check for other names. An individual might appear under an unexpected name for a variety of reasons:
 * They might have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name
 * A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in Quebec.
 * Quebec Record Finder
 * Canada Research Tips and Strategies

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Citing This Collection
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