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There is a Church of England [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=3257&p=3251&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true parish register collection], mostly taken from parish registers that have been transcribed and printed in books. While far from complete, it is a source that should not be overlooked when searching for a baptism, marriage or burial before 1837. | There is a Church of England [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=3257&p=3251&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true parish register collection], mostly taken from parish registers that have been transcribed and printed in books. While far from complete, it is a source that should not be overlooked when searching for a baptism, marriage or burial before 1837. | ||
=== Court Records === | === Court Records === | ||
The Chancery Court would handle various civil disputes in England and Wales. The ''Lists of Early Chancery Proceedings ''are available as the [http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7919 British Chancery Records, 1386-1558]. Once you locate your ancestor, the reference provided will allow you to locate a copy of the original records found at [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/default.htm The National Archives]. | The Chancery Court would handle various civil disputes in England and Wales. The ''Lists of Early Chancery Proceedings ''are available as the [http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7919 British Chancery Records, 1386-1558]. Once you locate your ancestor, the reference provided will allow you to locate a copy of the original records found at [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/default.htm The National Archives]. | ||
=== Directories and Member Lists === | === Directories and Member Lists === | ||
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=== Probate Records === | === Probate Records === | ||
Ancestry also boasts a modest collection of indexes to [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=3257&p=3251&categoryFilterID=36&showPaging=true probate records]. | Ancestry also boasts a modest collection of indexes to [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=3257&p=3251&categoryFilterID=36&showPaging=true probate records]. | ||
Taking time to visit this site will definitely aid you in the search for your English ancestors. | Taking time to visit this site will definitely aid you in the search for your English ancestors. | ||
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