British Indian Ocean Territory Church Records

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Historical Background
In 1900, there were (out of a population of 500), 150 Catholics, 50 Anglicans, and 40 Great Commission Christians. By 2000, out of a population of 2000, 700 Catholics, 200 Anglicans, 10 Evangelicals, 112 Pentecostals, and 480 Great Commission Christians. "British Indian Ocean Territory", in "World Christian Encyclopedia"

Information Recorded in the Records
Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which might be found (best case scenario):

Baptisms
In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give:

Marriages
Marriage registers can give:

Burials
Burial registers may give:

Writing for Records
You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. SeeLetter Writing Guide for Genealogy for help with composing letters.