Cheri,
What are the state laws about access to old records? Do Churches need
to abide by them? I'm only familiar with the federal law about access
to Census records. I hesitate to name any specific churches, but the
people I spoke with were adamant that only the parents and the person
baptized could see their records, even for records 100 years old.
Sounds like I should try again.
Mary
On Aug 13, 2011, at 11:40 AM, Cheri Mello wrote:
Mary,
I know in MA and RI one is 90 years and the other state is 100
years to see records. Many aren't up on the law. In CA, I've
never had a problem. I do my best sweet talking, saying that I do
realize that they need to be assisting their living parishioners,
however, I would greatly appreciate their assistance and I will
make a donation to their church, which I do promptly.
As for a parish policy, I bet someone didn't want to be bothered.
You may need to find someone who has dealt with that church to help
you get the record you need.
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das
Tainhas, Achada
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