Sierra Leone, Civil Births and Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Why Should I Look at This Collection?
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What is in This Collection?
This is an index of civil birth registration in Sierra Leone from 1802 to 1969. Records are organized chronologically by place.

Collection Content
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How Do I Search This Collection?
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How Do I Analyze the Results?
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I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?
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I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?
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