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Québec
Research Outline
   

Table of Contents
Québec Search Strategies
Records At The Family History Library
The Family History Library Catalog
Archives And Libraries
Biography
Business Records And Commerce
Cemeteries
Census
Church Records
Court Records
Directories
Emigration And Immigration
Gazetteers
Genealogy
Historical Geography
History
Land And Property
Language And Languages
Military Records
Names, Personal
Native Races
Naturalization And Citizenship
Newspapers
Notarial Records
Periodicals
Probate Records
Societies
Vital Records
For Further Reading
Comments And Suggestions
Loiselle Marriage Index
     Appendix A
The Rivest Marriage Index
     Organization Of The Index
     How To Use The Index
     Names And Film Numbers
Tanguay's Genealogical Dictionary
     Information In The Dictionary
     Organization Of The Dictionary
     Common Terms And Abbreviations
     Names And Film Numbers
     How To Read An Entry
     Finding An Immigrant Ancestor
     Miscellaneous Situations
     Other Information In The Dictionary

This outline describes major sources of information about families from the province of Québec. Before reading this outline, study the Family History Library's Canada Research Outline (34545) which will help you understand research strategies, terminology, and the contents and uses of genealogical records.


QUÉBEC SEARCH STRATEGIES

To begin research in records from the province of Québec, use these records in the following order:

  1. Church Records
  2. Vital Records
  3. Genealogy
  4. Census
  5. Notarial Records
  6. Land and Property

If you are unable to locate families in indexes to church records and vital records, try indexes described in the “Land and Property” section of this outline. The “Records Selection TableLook this term up in the glossary.” in the Canada Research Outline (34545) can also help you decide which records to search, especially for research in records created after the year 1800.

When requesting information by mail from societies, professional researchers, or Catholic parishes in Québec, you are more likely to be successful if your letter is brief and very specific. See the French Letter-Writing Guide (34059) for suggestions on writing to French-speaking people in Québec. Many people in Québec read and write English. Enclose a self -ddressed, stamped envelope when writing to someone within your own nation. When you write to people in other nations, enclose at least three international reply coupons (available from large post offices).


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RECORDS AT THE FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY

The Family History LibraryLook this term up in the glossary. has many of the records described in this outline. The major holdings include church, census, and notarial records, as well as some land records. The library has several genealogical collections. It is continually acquiring additional records.

Some of the sources described in this outline list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, microfiche, and computer numbers. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for Family History Library. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at Family History CentersLook this term up in the glossary..

The computer number can be used if you have access to the Family History Library Catalog on computer. The “Computer Number SearchLook this term up in the glossary.” is the fastest way to find a source in the catalog.


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THE FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY CATALOG

The library's records are listed in the Family History Library CatalogLook this term up in the glossary. found at the library and at each Family History Center. The catalog is available in a computerized or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the Locality Search of the catalog for:

  • The place where your ancestors lived, such as:
CANADA - CENSUSQUEBEC - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATIONQUEBEC, ILE-DE-MONTREAL - NOTARIAL RECORDSQUEBEC, ILE-DE-MONTREAL, MONTREAL - CHURCH RECORDS

  • The record type you want to search, such as:
CANADA - CENSUSQUEBEC - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATIONQUEBEC, ILE-DE-MONTREAL - NOTARIAL RECORDSQUEBEC, ILE-DE-MONTREAL, MONTREAL - CHURCH RECORDS

The section headings in this outline match the names of record types used in the catalog. The catalog is based on Québec's county structure as it existed in 1978.

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