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Resources for genealogical research are among the best to be found in the United Kingdom. The GENUKI pages for Cornwall [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Cornwall/ http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Cornwall/] are unmatched by those of any other part of the United Kingdom, and they are essential to Cornish research. The pages for individual parishes are extensive and detailed with accurate information that is of great value. There is often more information provided on the listing of a single small parish in Cornwall than is found for an entire county elsewhere in the UK. The site is meticulously maintained and kept current. There is such extensive information provided, that it is beyond the scope of this posting to even begin to describe what is there. | Resources for genealogical research are among the best to be found in the United Kingdom. The GENUKI pages for Cornwall [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Cornwall/ http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Cornwall/] are unmatched by those of any other part of the United Kingdom, and they are essential to Cornish research. The pages for individual parishes are extensive and detailed with accurate information that is of great value. There is often more information provided on the listing of a single small parish in Cornwall than is found for an entire county elsewhere in the UK. The site is meticulously maintained and kept current. There is such extensive information provided, that it is beyond the scope of this posting to even begin to describe what is there. | ||
The Cornwall Family History Society has a large and active worldwide membership. They have their own library and research facilities and publish a very useful journal four times per year, as well as sponsoring or maintaining a presence at relevant events. Research services are also offered. Some parish record transcriptions are available for purchase from the society in booklet, PDF file, or CD form. | The Cornwall Family History Society has a large and active worldwide membership. They have their own library and research facilities and publish a very useful journal four times per year, as well as sponsoring or maintaining a presence at relevant events. Research services are also offered. Some parish record transcriptions are available for purchase from the society in booklet, PDF file, or CD form. One of their members has also recently produced a transcription summary of all records from the county prison (Bodmin Gaol) to the year 1900 available on a set of CD's available through CFHS. Information about their resources, services, and products is available at [http://www.cornwallfhs.com www.cornwallfhs.com]. The website also has interesting and useful links to other sites. | ||
The Cornwall Record Office is another essential resource, and can be visited in person (appointment is usually necessary) or copies of records can be ordered by mail. They maintain the records that one would expect to find there, and an online catalog can be found at [http://crocat.cornwall.gov.uk/DServe/searchpage.htm http://crocat.cornwall.gov.uk/DServe/searchpage.htm]. Some wills were kept at Exeter (Devon) and lost to bombing during the Second World War, but there are about 80,000 wills available for research at the CRO in Truro. | The Cornwall Record Office is another essential resource, and can be visited in person (appointment is usually necessary) or copies of records can be ordered by mail. They maintain the records that one would expect to find there, and an online catalog can be found at [http://crocat.cornwall.gov.uk/DServe/searchpage.htm http://crocat.cornwall.gov.uk/DServe/searchpage.htm]. Some wills were kept at Exeter (Devon) and lost to bombing during the Second World War, but there are about 80,000 wills available for research at the CRO in Truro. | ||