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[[England|England]] | [[England Civil Registration|'''Civil Registration''']] | [[England Census|'''Census''']] | [[England Probate Records|'''Probate''']] <br> | [[England|England]] | [[England Civil Registration|'''Civil Registration''']] | [[England Census|'''Census''']] | [[England Probate Records|'''Probate''']] <br> [[Image:Osmotherley3.jpg|thumb|right|300px]] | ||
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
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'''Chapelry.''' A small parochial division of a large, populated parish. Most chapels or chapelries kept their own registers of baptisms and burials, and where authorization was granted, marriages were performed and registers kept. Occasional parishes throughout England, but especially most of Lancashire's 60-plus parishes, and many in Cheshire were comprised of numerous chapelries, i.e. Parish of Prestbury, Cheshire--many chapels of ancient origin and with 24 chapels overall by 1850 (see Lewis' [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.aspx?pubid=445 ''Topographical Dictionary of England''] for pre-1848 and, for post-1848 chapelries--see the [http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/index.jsp ''Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales''] for even more). To view all those chapelries attached to and lying within Lancashire's largest parishes, see the "[[Comprehensive Lists of Lancashire's Chapelries in Its Largest Cities and Township Parishes]]" under the names of each of its large parishes, here. | '''Chapelry.''' A small parochial division of a large, populated parish. Most chapels or chapelries kept their own registers of baptisms and burials, and where authorization was granted, marriages were performed and registers kept. Occasional parishes throughout England, but especially most of Lancashire's 60-plus parishes, and many in Cheshire were comprised of numerous chapelries, i.e. Parish of Prestbury, Cheshire--many chapels of ancient origin and with 24 chapels overall by 1850 (see Lewis' [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.aspx?pubid=445 ''Topographical Dictionary of England''] for pre-1848 and, for post-1848 chapelries--see the [http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/index.jsp ''Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales''] for even more). To view all those chapelries attached to and lying within Lancashire's largest parishes, see the "[[Comprehensive Lists of Lancashire's Chapelries in Its Largest Cities and Township Parishes]]" under the names of each of its large parishes, here. | ||
'''Diocese.''' Many parishes are grouped together under the jurisdiction of a bishop. A bishop heads a diocese. Some dioceses include one or more archdeaconries administered by an archdeacon. These may be divided into ''rural deaneries,'' headed by a rural dean. Each deanery consists of several parishes. | '''Diocese.''' Many parishes are grouped together under the jurisdiction of a bishop. A bishop heads a diocese. Some dioceses include one or more archdeaconries administered by an archdeacon. These may be divided into ''rural deaneries,'' headed by a rural dean. Each deanery consists of several parishes. | ||
== Church of England Records == | == Church of England Records == | ||
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As this was the state church, one should begin a search of church records in those of the Church of England. | As this was the state church, one should begin a search of church records in those of the Church of England. | ||
=== Clergy === | === Clergy === | ||
If your ancestor was a clergy member in the Church of England you may find them listed in The "[http://ccedb.cch.kcl.ac.uk/index.html Clergy of the Church of England Database]." This is being funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. | If your ancestor was a clergy member in the Church of England you may find them listed in The "[http://ccedb.cch.kcl.ac.uk/index.html Clergy of the Church of England Database]." This is being funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. | ||
=== Parish Registers === | === Parish Registers === | ||
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==== Burials ==== | ==== Burials ==== | ||
[[Image:St. John's Maddermarket Parish, Norfolk Burial 1791.jpg|thumb|right | [[Image:St. John's Maddermarket Parish, Norfolk Burial 1791.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
A burial usually took place in the deceased’s parish a few days after the death. Pre-1813 burial records list the deceased’s name and burial date and sometimes mention the age, place of residence, cause of death, or occupation. The husband’s name is sometimes given on the wife’s burial entry. The father’s name may be on the record for a deceased child. After 1813 the forms called for the name, age, abode, burial date, and minister’s signature. | A burial usually took place in the deceased’s parish a few days after the death. Pre-1813 burial records list the deceased’s name and burial date and sometimes mention the age, place of residence, cause of death, or occupation. The husband’s name is sometimes given on the wife’s burial entry. The father’s name may be on the record for a deceased child. After 1813 the forms called for the name, age, abode, burial date, and minister’s signature. | ||
Burial registers may mention infant children who were not christened including stillbirths. Christening records never record stillbirths. | Burial registers may mention infant children who were not christened including stillbirths. Christening records never record stillbirths. | ||
=== Bishop's Transcripts<br> === | === Bishop's Transcripts<br> === | ||
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=== Parish Chest Records === | === Parish Chest Records === | ||
[[Image:The Parish Chest.jpg|thumb|right|250px]] {{main|Parish Chest Records}} Church records were kept in a chest (or strongbox) known as the [[Parish Chest Records|"parish chest"]]. Because the Church of England was ordered by the Crown to keep records on all their congregants, any recorded business other than the christenings, marriages and burials of the parishioners was kept in this chest and are known as "parish chest records." Some of these records still exist from the 16th century, but many do not begin until the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. | [[Image:The Parish Chest.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Parish Chest.jpg]] {{main|Parish Chest Records}} Church records were kept in a chest (or strongbox) known as the [[Parish Chest Records|"parish chest"]]. Because the Church of England was ordered by the Crown to keep records on all their congregants, any recorded business other than the christenings, marriages and burials of the parishioners was kept in this chest and are known as "parish chest records." Some of these records still exist from the 16th century, but many do not begin until the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. | ||
These records may include information regarding the care of the poor, settlement examinations, removal orders, apprenticeship indentures, militia certificates and workhouse accounts. And many give detailed information on individuals and families! | These records may include information regarding the care of the poor, settlement examinations, removal orders, apprenticeship indentures, militia certificates and workhouse accounts. And many give detailed information on individuals and families! | ||
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To watch a video presentation on Church Records created by the staff at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, click [https://learning.familysearch.org/researchcourses here]. | To watch a video presentation on Church Records created by the staff at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, click [https://learning.familysearch.org/researchcourses here]. | ||
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== Indexes to Church Records == | == Indexes to Church Records == | ||
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*[http://freereg.rootsweb.com/ <font color="#0066cc">FreeReg.org.uk</font>] - about 10 million entries[http://www.onlineparishclerks.org.uk/ <font color="#0066cc">OnlineParishClerks.org.uk</font>] - millions(?) of entries | *[http://freereg.rootsweb.com/ <font color="#0066cc">FreeReg.org.uk</font>] - about 10 million entries[http://www.onlineparishclerks.org.uk/ <font color="#0066cc">OnlineParishClerks.org.uk</font>] - millions(?) of entries | ||
*[http://www.marriage-locator.co.uk/ Marriage Locator]: Helps to locate the church where the marriage took place | *[http://www.marriage-locator.co.uk/ Marriage Locator]: Helps to locate the church where the marriage took place | ||
*[http://www.origins.net/ <font color="#0066cc">OriginsNetwork.com</font>] - approximately 10 million marriages and other events | *[http://www.origins.net/ <font color="#0066cc">OriginsNetwork.com</font>] - approximately 10 million marriages and other events | ||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/nameindex/index.php?from=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegenealogist.co.uk%2Fuser%2Fsubscriptions.php TheGenealogist.co.uk] - has nonconformist as well as parish register entries; over 12 million | *[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/nameindex/index.php?from=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegenealogist.co.uk%2Fuser%2Fsubscriptions.php TheGenealogist.co.uk] - has nonconformist as well as parish register entries; over 12 million | ||
*[http://www.ukbmd.org.uk/ UKBMD.org.uk] - millions of entries throughout many (but not all) counties of England | *[http://www.ukbmd.org.uk/ UKBMD.org.uk] - millions of entries throughout many (but not all) counties of England | ||
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In additon, thousands of English church records are available on microfilm or microfiche through the Family History Library system. | In additon, thousands of English church records are available on microfilm or microfiche through the Family History Library system. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Catalog at FamilySearch.org] - | *[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Catalog at FamilySearch.org] - | ||
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=== Indexes at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City === | === Indexes at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City === | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog] (FHLC): | *[https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog] (FHLC): | ||
#Search for a county name; click on the topics of both "Church records" and "Church records - Indexes" to find countywide indexes. [Note: The Family History Deparment at FamilySearch.org has a comprehensive "Acquisitions" program for obtaining transcriptions/indexes of church records for all periods of time.] | #Search for a county name; click on the topics of both "Church records" and "Church records - Indexes" to find countywide indexes. [Note: The Family History Deparment at FamilySearch.org has a comprehensive "Acquisitions" program for obtaining transcriptions/indexes of church records for all periods of time.] | ||
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These include: | These include: | ||
*[[Image:All Saints Church Gresham, Norfolk.jpg|thumb|right|247x191px | *[[Image:All Saints Church Gresham, Norfolk.jpg|thumb|right|247x191px]]Boyd, Percival. ''Boyd’s Marriage Index''. Bound typescript. N.p., n.d. This work is an index to marriages in 4,375 parishes throughout England. It is available at the Family History Library on microfilm, on microfiche, and in paper form. Look in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalogue for library call numbers. | ||
You can find an explanation of this series in: | You can find an explanation of this series in: | ||
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== Archives == | == Archives == | ||
[[Image:Lambeth Palace.jpg|thumb|right | [[Image:Lambeth Palace.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
=== Lambeth Palace Library === | === Lambeth Palace Library === | ||
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Lambeth Palace Library is the historic library and record office of the Archbishops of Canterbury and the principal repository of the documentary history of the Church of England. | Lambeth Palace Library is the historic library and record office of the Archbishops of Canterbury and the principal repository of the documentary history of the Church of England. | ||
[[Image:Lambeth Palace Great Hall.jpg|thumb|right|300x156px | [[Image:Lambeth Palace Great Hall.jpg|thumb|right|300x156px]] | ||
The Library does hold some records relevant to genealogy, but it is unlikely to be the best starting point for such research. The Library holds very few parish registers, however it does hold records relating to those marriages where a licence was issued under the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Library has written a research guide on the family history records it holds, and a guide to the marriage records in its collections: | The Library does hold some records relevant to genealogy, but it is unlikely to be the best starting point for such research. The Library holds very few parish registers, however it does hold records relating to those marriages where a licence was issued under the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Library has written a research guide on the family history records it holds, and a guide to the marriage records in its collections: | ||
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== Locating Church Records of England == | == Locating Church Records of England == | ||
{{main|Locating Church Records of England}} | {{main|Locating Church Records of England}} | ||
== Nonconformist Church Records == | == Nonconformist Church Records == | ||
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'''Wiki articles describing these collections are found at:''' | '''Wiki articles describing these collections are found at:''' | ||
*[[England_Bristol_Church_of_England_Parish_Registers_and_Bishops’_Transcripts|England Bristol Church of England Parish Registers and Bishios' Transcripts (FamilySearch HIstorical Records_]] | |||
*[[England Cheshire Church of England Registers and Bishops’ Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Cheshire Church of England Registers and Bishops’ Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[England Cheshire Church of England Registers and Bishops’ Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Cheshire Church of England Registers and Bishops’ Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[England Cheshire Non-Conformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Cheshire Non-Conformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[England Cheshire Non-Conformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Cheshire Non-Conformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
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*[[England Cheshire Non-Conformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England, Cheshire Nonconformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[England Cheshire Non-Conformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England, Cheshire Nonconformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[England Cornwall Church of England Parish Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Cornwall Church of England Parish Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[England Cornwall Church of England Parish Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Cornwall Church of England Parish Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[England, | *[[England, Kent, Parish Registers and Bishop's Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England, Kent, Parish Registers and Bishop's Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[England, Norfolk, Church of England Archdeacon’s Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England, Norfolk, Church of England Archdeacon's Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | *[[England, Norfolk, Church of England Archdeacon’s Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England, Norfolk, Church of England Archdeacon's Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | ||
*[[England Norfolk Marriage Bonds (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Norfolk Marriage Bonds (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | *[[England Norfolk Marriage Bonds (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Norfolk Marriage Bonds (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | ||
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*[[England Bristol Church of England Parish Registers and Bishops’ Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[England Bristol Church of England Parish Registers and Bishops’ Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[ | *[[England Warwickshire Church of England Parish Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Warwickshire Church of England Parish Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England]] | ||