Canada, Nova Scotia Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
Parish registers of baptisms, marriages, deaths and other records for some Catholic and Church of England in Canada parishes from Nova Scotia. These records cover 1720-2001, and dates vary for each parish. Some parish registers are written in French or Latin.

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Record Content
Key genealogical facts found in the baptism records generally contain the following information:


 * Date of birth
 * Date of baptism
 * Full name of child
 * Full name of parents
 * Place of residence at the time of baptism
 * Occupation (Father)

Key genealogical facts found in the marriage records contain the following information:


 * Name of groom
 * Maiden name of bride
 * Date of marriage
 * Place of marriage
 * Names of witnesses

Key genealogical facts found in the death records contain the following information:


 * Name of deceased
 * Place of residence
 * Date of burial
 * Age at burial

How to Use the Record
Because civil registration of births and deaths was sporadic in Nova Scotia until 1908, church records are a very important source for birth or baptism, marriage, and death or burial information. Use parish registers to identify individuals, parents, spouses, event dates, places of residence, and possible relatives who may have served as witnesses.

To search the collection select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the “County” ⇒Select the “City or Town” ⇒Select the “Record Type and Year Range” ⇒Select the “Name of Denomination and Parish” which takes you to the images. Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

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Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection
"Nova Scotia, Church Records, 1720-2011," digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 28 March 2012), Chester &gt; Chester &gt; Church of England in Canada St Stephen &gt; Baptisms, marriages, burials 1775-1859 &gt; image 23 of 478, John Green, 5 May 1795; citing Various Catholic and Church of England in Canada parishes throughout Nova Scotia, Canada.

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