Niue, Register of Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains baptismal records created by the London Missionary Society during their time prosletyzing in Niue. The Society, which was closely tied to the Congregationalist church, was formed in 1794 with the purpose of spreading the gospel in non-Christian nations. Work in Niue began in 1844 when missionaries from Samoa were sent there as well as to Ellice Islands, Papua, Rotuma, Tokelau, and Vanuatu.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Person's name
 * Parent's name
 * Birth date and place
 * Baptismal date and place

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Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Niue.
 * Niue Research Tips and Strategies
 * Niue Civil Registration

FamilySearch Catalog

 * London Missionary Society. Church records 1872-1949

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * Niue, London Missionary Society Register of Members, 1872-1912
 * Niue, Vital Records, 1818-1994

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