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=== Visitations, Heraldic === | === Visitations, Heraldic === | ||
Because of frequent false claims to coats of arms, kings’ heralds required descents to be documented. These pedigrees are called "visitations." Many visitations from the 16th and 17th centuries have been published by the Harleian Society and other private groups. Those available at the Family History Library are listed in the Place Search of the | Because of frequent false claims to coats of arms, kings’ heralds required descents to be documented. These pedigrees are called "visitations." Many visitations from the 16th and 17th centuries have been published by the Harleian Society and other private groups. Those available at the Family History Library are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
ENGLAND, [COUNTY] - VISITATIONS, HERALDIC | ENGLAND, [COUNTY] - VISITATIONS, HERALDIC | ||
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The records of peerage creations and related documents are kept at the College of Arms. (See [[England Heraldry]].) | The records of peerage creations and related documents are kept at the College of Arms. (See [[England Heraldry]].) | ||
Many family histories have been published about noble families. Use the Surname Search of the [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog&catSearchType=surname | Many family histories have been published about noble families. Use the Surname Search of the [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog&catSearchType=surname FamilySearch Catalog ]to look for the family name. It is important to use published sources on families with caution because they may contain inaccuracies. | ||
The publications of Burke’s Peerage Limited are widely used sources of information on noble families. Many titles and editions have been published. Many are on film or fiche at the Family History Library and are listed in the Author/Title Search of the[https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog&catSearchType=author | The publications of Burke’s Peerage Limited are widely used sources of information on noble families. Many titles and editions have been published. Many are on film or fiche at the Family History Library and are listed in the Author/Title Search of the[https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog&catSearchType=author FamilySearch Catalog ]under: | ||
BURKE, SIR JOHN BERNARD | BURKE, SIR JOHN BERNARD | ||
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Many are also indexed in British and Irish Biographies. (See [[England Biography]].) | Many are also indexed in British and Irish Biographies. (See [[England Biography]].) | ||
The Family History Library has many records of noble families other than family histories. Look in the Place Search of the[https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog | The Family History Library has many records of noble families other than family histories. Look in the Place Search of the[https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog] under: | ||
GREAT BRITAIN - NOBILITY | GREAT BRITAIN - NOBILITY | ||