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| March/April 2012 issue |
The latest issue of Family Tree Magazine has an article titled “Researching Catholic Ancestors” by Sunny Jane Morton. I highly recommend it!
‘Records at a glance’ that Morton recommends are:
~ Sacramental records – Baptisms, marriages, deaths and other events can be requested from the parish or diocesan archives
~ Cemetery records – request burial records from parish, diocese or cemetery office
~ Parish histories as well as other institutions, like schools – often published at major anniversaries, e.g. 50 year, can be requested from parish and diocesan offices, a specific institution’s archives or a Catholic University archives
The Viatorian Community Archives holds the records from St. Viator College (1868-1938). This collection is a treasure trove for geneologists that have relatives with a Viatorian connection. From student transcripts, catalogs, yearbooks and photographs – much can be uncovered about a student or faculty member.