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[[England|England]] | [[England Civil Registration|'''Civil Registration''']] | [[England Census|'''Census''']] | [[England Probate Records|'''Probate''']] <br> [[Image:Osmotherley3.jpg|thumb|right|300px]] | [[England|England]] | [[England Civil Registration|'''Civil Registration''']] | [[England Census|'''Census''']] | [[England Probate Records|'''Probate''']] <br> [[Image:Osmotherley3.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Osmotherley3.jpg]] | ||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
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== Church of England Records == | == Church of England Records == | ||
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. | ||
=== Parish Registers === | === Parish Registers === | ||
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==== Burials ==== | ==== Burials ==== | ||
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. | ||
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=== Parish Chest Records === | === Parish Chest Records === | ||
[[Image:The Parish Chest.jpg|thumb|right|250px | [[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. | ||
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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=== Watch a Video Presentation on Church Records === | === Watch a Video Presentation on Church Records === | ||
To watch a video presentation on Church Records created by the staff at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, click [https:// | To watch a video presentation on Church Records created by the staff at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, click [https://learn.familysearch.org/researchcourses here]. | ||
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These include: | These include: | ||
*[[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. | *[[Image:All Saints Church Gresham, Norfolk.jpg|thumb|right|247x191px|All Saints Church Gresham, Norfolk.jpg]]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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=== 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. | ||
== Archives == | == Archives == | ||
[[Image:Lambeth Palace.jpg|thumb|right]] | [[Image:Lambeth Palace.jpg|thumb|right|Lambeth Palace.jpg]] | ||
=== 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|Lambeth Palace Great Hall.jpg]] | ||
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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In the mid-20th century, a Jewish genealogist named Isobel Mordy collected and indexed a group of English Jewish records. Her collection is now available on microfilm at the {{FHL|329168|title-id|disp=Family History Library}}. | In the mid-20th century, a Jewish genealogist named Isobel Mordy collected and indexed a group of English Jewish records. Her collection is now available on microfilm at the {{FHL|329168|title-id|disp=Family History Library}}. | ||
Todd Knowles has taken and built upon the Mordy collection and created an on-going database known as the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/search/index/catalog-search#searchType=catalog&filtered=true&fed=false&collectionId=&catSearchType=title&searchCriteria=Knowles+Collection&placeName=&author_givenName=&author_surname= Knowles Collection] which is searchable online at <span style="text-decoration: underline"> </span>[https://www.familysearch.org/ familysearch.org]. | Todd Knowles has taken and built upon the Mordy collection and created an on-going database known as the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/search/index/catalog-search#searchType=catalog&filtered=true&fed=false&collectionId=&catSearchType=title&searchCriteria=Knowles+Collection&placeName=&author_givenName=&author_surname= Knowles Collection] which is searchable online at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span>[https://www.familysearch.org/ familysearch.org]. | ||
For more information, see: | For more information, see: | ||