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|CID=CID1666142 | |||
|title=England and Wales, Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG4-8) | |||
|location=United Kingdom}} | |||
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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
This | This collection will include records from 1567 to 1837.<br> | ||
The following is a brief description of each record group: | The following is a brief description of each record group: | ||
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=== Citation for This Collection === | === Citation for This Collection === | ||
The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. | The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. | ||
{{Collection citation | {{Collection citation | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information: | To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information: | ||
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*Religion | *Religion | ||
==== Search the Collection ==== | |||
Fill in the requested information in the search page. When you search for your ancestor, this search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | |||
==== Using the Information ==== | |||
If you have found information for a baptism: | If you have found information for a baptism: | ||
*You can use the names of the parents to search for a marriage record of the couple. | *You can use the names of the parents to search for a marriage record of the couple. | ||
*Use the names of the parents to search for a full family | *Use the names of the parents to search for a full family | ||
If you have found information for a marriage: | If you have found information for a marriage: | ||
*Use the age on the record to calculate a birth year | *Use the age on the record to calculate a birth year | ||
*Search with the surname of your ancestor, and use the parents name as well to find baptism records for other family members. | *Search with the surname of your ancestor, and use the parents name as well to find baptism records for other family members. | ||
If you have found information for a burial: | If you have found information for a burial: | ||
*Use the age on the record to calculate a birth year | *Use the age on the record to calculate a birth year | ||
== Known Issues with This | ==== General Information About These Records ==== | ||
Church records are an excellent source for validating the vital events in someone’s life and are also the best source of individual information. Use the index to link to your ancestor in the church record. Keep in mind that as with any index, transcription errors may occur. | |||
== Known Issues with This Collection == | |||
{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/England_and_Wales_Nonconformist_Index_for_RG_4-8_(Record_Groups_4-8)_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)/Known_Issues Wiki article]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | {{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/England_and_Wales_Nonconformist_Index_for_RG_4-8_(Record_Groups_4-8)_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)/Known_Issues Wiki article]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | ||
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{{Contributor invite}} | {{Contributor invite}} | ||
== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | == Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | ||