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For information or history about Baptists, contact: | For information or history about Baptists, contact: | ||
[http://www.baptisthistory.org.uk/basicpage.php?contents=publications&page_title=Publications '''Baptist Historical Society''']''15 Fenshurst Gardens'' Long Ashton, Bristol BS18 9AU England | |||
The Family History Library filmed pre-1837 Presbyterian records from the Presbyterian Historical Society. The Presbyterian and Congregational churches are now combined. For information or history about either denomination, contact: | The Family History Library filmed pre-1837 Presbyterian records from the Presbyterian Historical Society. The Presbyterian and Congregational churches are now combined. For information or history about either denomination, contact: | ||
'''United Reformed Church History Society | '''[http://www.urc.org.uk/history_soc/ United Reformed Church History Society] '''''86 Tavistock Place LondonWC1H 9RT'' England | ||
For information on Presbyterians, see: | For information on Presbyterians, see: | ||
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To find the location of the birth and burial records, contact: | To find the location of the birth and burial records, contact: | ||
'''Wesley Historical Society '''''34 Spiceland Road'' Northfield, Birmingham B31 1NJ England | '''[http://www.wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk/BRANCHES.htm Wesley Historical Society] '''''34 Spiceland Road'' Northfield, Birmingham B31 1NJ England | ||
A useful guide for tracing Methodist ancestors is: | A useful guide for tracing Methodist ancestors is: | ||
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For information on records not available at the library, contact the society at: | For information on records not available at the library, contact the society at: | ||
'''The Catholic Record Society '''''c/o 114 Mount Street'' London W2Y 6AH England | '''[http://www.catholic-history.org.uk/crs/ The Catholic Record Society] '''''c/o 114 Mount Street'' London W2Y 6AH England | ||
== Jews == | == Jews == | ||
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Most synagogues have retained their own records. For historical information, contact: | Most synagogues have retained their own records. For historical information, contact: | ||
'''Jewish Historical Society '''''c/o Mocatta Library'' University College, Gower Street London WC1E 6BT England | '''[[www.jhse.org|Jewish Historical Society]] '''''c/o Mocatta Library'' University College, Gower Street London WC1E 6BT England | ||
Isabel Mordy collected and indexed a group of English Jewish records. This is now available in the Family History Library, listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalogue under: | Isabel Mordy collected and indexed a group of English Jewish records. This is now available in the Family History Library, listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalogue under: | ||
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Until 1754 Huguenots often recorded their marriages in both Huguenot and Church of England registers. None were recorded in Huguenot registers after that date. The Huguenot Society has transcribed and published most of their original church records. You may write to them at the following address: | Until 1754 Huguenots often recorded their marriages in both Huguenot and Church of England registers. None were recorded in Huguenot registers after that date. The Huguenot Society has transcribed and published most of their original church records. You may write to them at the following address: | ||
'''Huguenot Society '''''c/o University College, Gower Street'' London WC1E 6BT England | '''[http://www.huguenotsociety.org.uk/history/ Huguenot Society] '''''c/o University College, Gower Street'' London WC1E 6BT England | ||
The best way to locate published Huguenot records at the Family History Library is to look in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalogue under: | The best way to locate published Huguenot records at the Family History Library is to look in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalogue under: | ||
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The yearly meeting includes representatives from the quarterly meetings and Friends from other countries. | The yearly meeting includes representatives from the quarterly meetings and Friends from other countries. | ||
Quaker registers began in the late 1650s. From 1840 to 1842, the Society made digests of its records (to about 1837), which cover all English meetings. The digests are arranged first by date and then alphabetically by surname. Copies of digests and original registers are in the Family History Library. The original records are in the | Quaker registers began in the late 1650s. From 1840 to 1842, the Society made digests of its records (to about 1837), which cover all English meetings. The digests are arranged first by date and then alphabetically by surname. Copies of digests and original registers are in the Family History Library. The original records are in the National Archives, England. See the "[[England Archives and Libraries|<u>Archives and Libraries</u>]]" article in the Wiki for contact information. | ||
For a valuable booklet on this subject, refer to: | For a valuable booklet on this subject, refer to: | ||
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== Locating Church Records == | == Locating Church Records == | ||
To find an ancestor in church records, you should know his religion and the parish where he lived. The Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalogue usually uses the parish names as given in The Imperial Gazetteer. See [[England Gazetteers|England Gazetteers]] for this source and for other help in finding a parish. | To find an ancestor in church records, you should know his religion and the parish where he lived. The Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalogue usually uses the parish names as given in The Imperial Gazetteer. See the [[England Gazetteers|England Gazetteers]] in the Wiki for this source and for other help in finding a parish. | ||
Local residents sometimes referred to their parish by the name of the parish patron saint (such as St. John) rather than by the location of the parish. In cities where there is more than one parish, the Family History Library Catalogue uses the patron saint’s name with the name of the city to identify records of different parishes. | Local residents sometimes referred to their parish by the name of the parish patron saint (such as St. John) rather than by the location of the parish. In cities where there is more than one parish, the Family History Library Catalogue uses the patron saint’s name with the name of the city to identify records of different parishes. | ||
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Some sources that describe the location or survival of church records are: | Some sources that describe the location or survival of church records are: | ||
''Lists of Non-parochial Registers and Records in the Custody of the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths, and Marriages''. London, England: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1859. (FHL book Q 942 B4pro Volume 42.) This volume from the Public Record Office series, Lists and Indexes, series tells which pre-1837 nonconformist parish registers are in the Public Record Office | ''Lists of Non-parochial Registers and Records in the Custody of the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths, and Marriages''. London, England: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1859. (FHL book Q 942 B4pro Volume 42.) This volume from the Public Record Office series, Lists and Indexes, series tells which pre-1837 nonconformist parish registers are in the Public Record Office. See the "[[England Archives and Libraries|<u>Archives and Libraries</u>]]" article in the Wiki for the address. | ||
Humphery-Smith, Cecil R., ''The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers''. Second Edition. Chichester, Sussex, England: Phillimore & Co., 1995. (FHL book 942 E7pa 1995.) This gives the location and repository address for each parish register. | Humphery-Smith, Cecil R., ''The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers''. Second Edition. Chichester, Sussex, England: Phillimore & Co., 1995. (FHL book 942 E7pa 1995.) This gives the location and repository address for each parish register. | ||
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=== Records Not at the Family History Library === | === Records Not at the Family History Library === | ||
Since England has no single repository of church records, the current location of records depends on several factors. Some counties have more than one approved repository. A few records remain with the parish minister. To determine the location of the original parish registers, use The Phillimore ''Atlas and Index of Parish Registers'' | Since England has no single repository of church records, the current location of records depends on several factors. Some counties have more than one approved repository. A few records remain with the parish minister. To determine the location of the original parish registers, use The Phillimore ''Atlas and Index of Parish Registers.'' See the "Locating Church Records" in this article. | ||
The following types of repositories often answer mail requests for information: | The following types of repositories often answer mail requests for information: | ||
'''County record office.'''Contact the county record office to determine the procedure for searching records. | '''County record office.''' Contact the county record office to determine the procedure for searching records. | ||
'''Local parish.'''Parishes will generally answer correspondence when a small donation is enclosed. Ask that your request be forwarded if the records are now in a repository. To find parish addresses, consult a church directory | '''Local parish.''' Parishes will generally answer correspondence when a small donation is enclosed. Ask that your request be forwarded if the records are now in a repository. To find parish addresses, consult a church directory. See the "[[England Church Directories|<u>Church Directories</u>]]" article in the Wiki. | ||
'''Other archives.'''Some church records are in libraries, museums, or other repositories. | '''Other archives. '''Some church records are in libraries, museums, or other repositories. | ||
When writing to England for genealogical information, be as concise as possible. Do not add unnecessary history about the family you are researching. If staff members at the archive cannot look up the requested information, ask them to send you a list of recommended researchers. Send the following with your request: | When writing to England for genealogical information, be as concise as possible. Do not add unnecessary history about the family you are researching. If staff members at the archive cannot look up the requested information, ask them to send you a list of recommended researchers. Send the following with your request: | ||
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*Request for a complete copy (or photocopy) of the original record | *Request for a complete copy (or photocopy) of the original record | ||
If your request is not answered, write to the local family history society and ask if one of their members would do the search for you | If your request is not answered, write to the local family history society and ask if one of their members would do the search for you. See the "[[England Societies|<u>Societies</u>]]" article in the Wiki. | ||
Another way to access some church records and indexes is through the Internet. On the Internet there are lists of people who volunteer to search various types of records for certain areas free of charge. You can locate these lists through the GENUKI | Another way to access some church records and indexes is through the Internet. On the Internet there are lists of people who volunteer to search various types of records for certain areas free of charge. You can locate these lists through the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/ GENUKI]. On this site, <br> | ||
Click | #Click the county of your choice. | ||
#Click the topic Genealogy.<br> | |||
Click | #Click Look-up Exchange. | ||
Click | |||
=== Search Strategies === | === Search Strategies === | ||
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*Search parish registers, bishops’ transcripts, and all other available records for the time period. | *Search parish registers, bishops’ transcripts, and all other available records for the time period. | ||
*Note all entries | *Note all entries, including burials, in the parish registers for the surname unless the name is very common. | ||
*Note gaps or missing pages in the record. | *Note gaps or missing pages in the record. This may suggest that you should search alternative records for that time period. | ||
*If the church records do not contain enough information, search for hints (residence, occupation, and so on) that suggest other records to search. | *If the church records do not contain enough information, search for hints (residence, occupation, and so on) that suggest other records to search. | ||
*If you find little or no mention of your family in parish records, search neighbouring parishes and nonconformist records. | *If you find little or no mention of your family in Church of England parish records, search neighbouring parishes and nonconformist records.<br> | ||
*Search both Church of England parish registers and bishops’ transcripts, as either may contain entries missing from the other. | |||
*Search both parish registers and bishops’ transcripts, as either may contain entries missing from the other. | |||
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">The Church’s Family History Library has been providing classes to patrons for many years. In the past, a patron would have to travel to the Library to take advantage of these classes, but no longer. The Library will begin testing different methods of exporting these classes to patrons who reside outside of the Salt Lake City area. The first method to be tested is a set of five lessons in a classroom setting in a video format. These lessons are now available on [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] and cover the basics of getting started with family history research in England. Go to FamilySearch and select Education under the Family History Library menu. The five lessons are called:</span> | <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">The Church’s Family History Library has been providing classes to patrons for many years. In the past, a patron would have to travel to the Library to take advantage of these classes, but no longer. The Library will begin testing different methods of exporting these classes to patrons who reside outside of the Salt Lake City area. The first method to be tested is a set of five lessons in a classroom setting in a video format. These lessons are now available on [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] and cover the basics of getting started with family history research in England. Go to FamilySearch and select Education under the Family History Library menu. The five lessons are called:</span> | ||
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"></span>'''<span style="font-family: Arial; | <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"></span>'''<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/Education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 Family History Research Series Online]</span>''' | ||
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Lesson 1: Research Overview</span> | <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Lesson 1: Research Overview</span> | ||