Canada, Alberta, Catholic Church Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains records from Catholic parishes in the province of Alberta, Canada.Includes records from Calgary, Fort Macleod, Lethbridge, and Pincher Creek.

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

Baptism
 * Name of child
 * Name of parents
 * Locality of baptism
 * Date of baptism, sometimes date of birth
 * Name of parish where baptized

Marriage
 * Name of bride and groom
 * Name of bride’s parents
 * Name of groom’s parents
 * Residence of bride and groom
 * Date of marriage
 * Name of parish where married
 * Age of bride and groom

Burial
 * Name of deceased
 * Name of spouse
 * Date of burial, sometimes date of death
 * Name of parish or cemetery where buried

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate 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 the new information to your records
 * Use the information to find the person in other records
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

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

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only
 * Check for variants of given names and surnames.

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

Citing This Collection
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