New Zealand, Auckland, Port Albert, Membership Lists and Minutes from the Church of Christ - FamilySearch Historical Records

New Zealand

What is in the Collection?
This collection will include membership lists and “reminiscences” (church minutes) from the Church of Christ in Port Albert, Auckland. The records span from 1875-1926. The original records are located in Albertland and Districts Museum in Wellsford, New Zealand.

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Membership lists may contain the following information:


 * Name
 * Date of immersion (baptism)
 * Date of admittance to the church
 * Various notes
 * Attendance record

Church minutes may contain the following information:


 * Names of officers present
 * Date
 * Agenda
 * Issues discussed
 * Policy changes

How Do I Search the Collection?
To search the collection by image: To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the 'Record Type, Year Range' category which takes you to the images.

Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 * Continue to search the lists and records to identify potential children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may be listed as well.
 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * For a list of other records from Auckland, New Zealand, see the Related Wiki Articles section of this article.

Citing this Collection
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.

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