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{{FamilySearch_Collection|CID=CID1918635 |title=England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records, 1570-2005|location=England}}<br> | {{FamilySearch_Collection | ||
|CID=CID1918635 | |||
|title=England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records, 1570-2005 | |||
|location=England}}<br> | |||
== Image Visibility == | == Image Visibility == | ||
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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
This | This collection will include records from 1570 to 2005. | ||
This collection includes records from the Northumberland Archives Service. Record types include Parish Registers, Electoral Registers, Non comformist Records, and Parish Chest. The records are from towns and parishes throughout Northumberland. | This collection includes records from the Northumberland Archives Service. Record types include Parish Registers, Electoral Registers, Non comformist Records, and Parish Chest. The records are from towns and parishes throughout Northumberland. | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: | To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: | ||
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Compare the information in the record to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct person. You may need to compare the information of more than one person to make this determination. | Compare the information in the record to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct person. You may need to compare the information of more than one person to make this determination. | ||
==== Search the Collection ==== | |||
'''Searching the Images''' | '''Searching the Images''' | ||
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Look at each image one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Look at each image one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
==== Using the Information ==== | |||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. | ||
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It is often helpful to extract the information on all individuals with the same surname in the same general area. If the surname is uncommon, it is likely that those living in the same area were related. Be sure to extract all individuals before you look at other records. This can help you identify related individuals to look for in other records. | It is often helpful to extract the information on all individuals with the same surname in the same general area. If the surname is uncommon, it is likely that those living in the same area were related. Be sure to extract all individuals before you look at other records. This can help you identify related individuals to look for in other records. | ||
==== Tips to Keep in Mind ==== | |||
Some other helpful tips to keep in mind are: | Some other helpful tips to keep in mind are: | ||
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*Witnesses are usually close family members | *Witnesses are usually close family members | ||
==== Can't Find the Information? ==== | |||
If you are unable to find the ancestors you are looking for, try the following: | If you are unable to find the ancestors you are looking for, try the following: | ||
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*Check for indexes. Local historical and genealogical are often good resources of indexed records. | *Check for indexes. Local historical and genealogical are often good resources of indexed records. | ||
*Search the records of nearby parishes. | *Search the records of nearby parishes. | ||
==== General Information About These Records ==== | |||
'''Church Records''' | '''Church Records''' | ||