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[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[ | [[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[England_Civil_Registration|Civil Registration]] | ||
[[ | [[Image:SomersetHousebyAnonpublAckermann&Co1836.jpg|thumb|right|250px]] Civil registration is the government recording of births, marriages, and deaths. Civil registration records are excellent sources of names, dates, and places of births, marriages, and deaths. Because they are indexed and cover most of the population, English civil registration records are important sources for genealogical research. Learn more about using these records for family history from the [http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Registeringlifeevents/Familyhistoryandresearch/DG_175464 Directgov website]. <br> | ||
Civil registration is the government recording of births, marriages, and deaths. Civil registration records are excellent sources of names, dates, and places of births, marriages, and deaths. Because they are indexed and cover most of the population, English civil registration records are important sources for genealogical research. Learn more about using these records for family history from the [http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Registeringlifeevents/Familyhistoryandresearch/DG_175464 Directgov website]. <br> | |||
== General Historical Background == | == General Historical Background == | ||
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*Quaker and Jewish marriages were performed by Registering Officers and Secretaries of Synagogues, respectively. They were also required to deposit completed registers at the Register Office, and to forward quarterly copies to the Registrar General | *Quaker and Jewish marriages were performed by Registering Officers and Secretaries of Synagogues, respectively. They were also required to deposit completed registers at the Register Office, and to forward quarterly copies to the Registrar General | ||
{{Wikipedia|General Register Office}} Beginning in July 1837, registrars were required to register all births and deaths in their district. Since they were paid for every registration, that was incentive to make sure all births and deaths were recorded. An estimated 90 to 95 percent of births and nearly all deaths and marriages were reported. A new registration Act in 1874 placed the responsibility on parents to inform the registrar of all births, but this made no discernible difference to the rate of registration, which by 1875 was around 99 percent. If you cannot find a birth, marriage, or death record in civil registration, search church records. | {{Wikipedia|General Register Office}} Beginning in July 1837, registrars were required to register all births and deaths in their district. Since they were paid for every registration, that was incentive to make sure all births and deaths were recorded. An estimated 90 to 95 percent of births and nearly all deaths and marriages were reported. A new registration Act in 1874 placed the responsibility on parents to inform the registrar of all births, but this made no discernible difference to the rate of registration, which by 1875 was around 99 percent. If you cannot find a birth, marriage, or death record in civil registration, search church records. | ||
{{see also|General Register Office for England and Wales}} | {{see also|General Register Office for England and Wales}} | ||
== Information Recorded in Civil Registers == | == Information Recorded in Civil Registers == | ||
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The law required all marriages to be recorded in a civil register immediately after the ceremony. Marriages were often performed at the bride’s parish. | The law required all marriages to be recorded in a civil register immediately after the ceremony. Marriages were often performed at the bride’s parish. | ||
'''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | |||
[[England Cheshire Marriage Allegations (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Cheshire Marriage Allegations (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[England Cheshire Marriage Allegations (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Cheshire Marriage Allegations (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
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Relatives of divorced persons may obtain information on divorces that occurred in the last 75 years by contacting: | Relatives of divorced persons may obtain information on divorces that occurred in the last 75 years by contacting: | ||
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'''Principal Registry of the Family Division<br>'''Decree Absolute Section<br>First Avenue House<br>42-49 High Holborn<br>London WC1V 6NP<br>England | '''Principal Registry of the Family Division<br>'''Decree Absolute Section<br>First Avenue House<br>42-49 High Holborn<br>London WC1V 6NP<br>England | ||
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The Family History Library is now offering an online series of five lessons on genealogical research in England entitled "England Beginning Research." This video series includes one lesson on Civil Registration and is available for anyone to view at their own computer. These lessons are available on [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. On the home page, click on 'Library' and select 'Education'. There are no registration or password requirements for viewing these lessons. | The Family History Library is now offering an online series of five lessons on genealogical research in England entitled "England Beginning Research." This video series includes one lesson on Civil Registration and is available for anyone to view at their own computer. These lessons are available on [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. On the home page, click on 'Library' and select 'Education'. There are no registration or password requirements for viewing these lessons. | ||
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[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England]] | ||