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'''By Banns.''' You may find records that show a couple’s "intent to marry," called banns, in addition to the records of the actual marriage. Unless they obtained a license, couples were required to have the minister announce their intent to marry or post notice on the church door for three consecutive Sundays. This gave others the opportunity to object to the marriage. Beginning in 1754, officials recorded banns in separate registers. Banns registers are almost identical to marriage registers, except for the witnesses and marriage date. | '''By Banns.''' You may find records that show a couple’s "intent to marry," called banns, in addition to the records of the actual marriage. Unless they obtained a license, couples were required to have the minister announce their intent to marry or post notice on the church door for three consecutive Sundays. This gave others the opportunity to object to the marriage. Beginning in 1754, officials recorded banns in separate registers. Banns registers are almost identical to marriage registers, except for the witnesses and marriage date. | ||
The banns should have been recorded in both the bride’s and the groom’s parishes. The marriage is recorded only in the parish where it took place. Sometimes, the couple registered their intent to marry but never married. The Place Search of the | The banns should have been recorded in both the bride’s and the groom’s parishes. The marriage is recorded only in the parish where it took place. Sometimes, the couple registered their intent to marry but never married. The Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog lists banns or marriage registers under: | ||
;WALES, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CHURCH RECORDS | ;WALES, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CHURCH RECORDS | ||
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The Marriage Bond Index covers about 90,000 marriages by license in Wales. Write to the National Library to have the index searched. When writing, send as much information as possible, such as the names of the couple, their home parishes, the date of marriage, and the name of the church where they married. | The Marriage Bond Index covers about 90,000 marriages by license in Wales. Write to the National Library to have the index searched. When writing, send as much information as possible, such as the names of the couple, their home parishes, the date of marriage, and the name of the church where they married. | ||
The Family History Library has microfilm copies of the bonds and allegations listed in the Place Search of the | The Family History Library has microfilm copies of the bonds and allegations listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
;WALES - CHURCH RECORDS | ;WALES - CHURCH RECORDS | ||
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=== Poor and Other Rates === | === Poor and Other Rates === | ||
Parishes recorded payments made to the poor and rates, or taxes, assessed to meet welfare needs. Parishes charged rates for such costs as night watch, lighting, highway, pest control, constable expenses, sewer, and victim’s or soldier’s relief. They kept records of assessment, receipt, and disbursement. Such records are listed in the Place Search of the | Parishes recorded payments made to the poor and rates, or taxes, assessed to meet welfare needs. Parishes charged rates for such costs as night watch, lighting, highway, pest control, constable expenses, sewer, and victim’s or soldier’s relief. They kept records of assessment, receipt, and disbursement. Such records are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
;WALES, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CHURCH RECORDS | ;WALES, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CHURCH RECORDS | ||
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A child’s father often arranged his apprenticeship, but sometimes the parish arranged a child’s apprenticeship since it was cheaper for the parish to pay for an apprenticeship than to support a poor child. Apprenticeship records often list the apprentice’s father, his master, the length of apprenticeship, and the occupation. The child’s name may also be in vestry minutes where the vestry decided to put the child out as an apprentice. You may also find apprenticeship information in other sources; see [[Wales Occupations]]. | A child’s father often arranged his apprenticeship, but sometimes the parish arranged a child’s apprenticeship since it was cheaper for the parish to pay for an apprenticeship than to support a poor child. Apprenticeship records often list the apprentice’s father, his master, the length of apprenticeship, and the occupation. The child’s name may also be in vestry minutes where the vestry decided to put the child out as an apprentice. You may also find apprenticeship information in other sources; see [[Wales Occupations]]. | ||
Parish chest materials at the Family History Library are listed in the Place Search of the | Parish chest materials at the Family History Library are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
;WALES, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CHURCH RECORDS | ;WALES, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CHURCH RECORDS | ||
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Some nonconformist groups never kept registers, and all evidence of their baptisms, marriages, and burials may be lost. Other nonconformist records include membership lists, minute books, pew rent books, membership transfer lists, Sunday School records, monumental (tombstone) inscriptions, and chapel histories. You may be able to use these records to fill the void caused by missing registers. | Some nonconformist groups never kept registers, and all evidence of their baptisms, marriages, and burials may be lost. Other nonconformist records include membership lists, minute books, pew rent books, membership transfer lists, Sunday School records, monumental (tombstone) inscriptions, and chapel histories. You may be able to use these records to fill the void caused by missing registers. | ||
In 1836, all nonconformist groups were asked to turn in their registers to the Registrar General. Not all complied, but the records of those that did are now at [http://nationalarchives.gov.uk/default.htm?source=home The National Archives]. Some groups stopped keeping registers when civil registration began. The Family History Library has copies of those that were deposited. To find film numbers, look in the Place Search of the | In 1836, all nonconformist groups were asked to turn in their registers to the Registrar General. Not all complied, but the records of those that did are now at [http://nationalarchives.gov.uk/default.htm?source=home The National Archives]. Some groups stopped keeping registers when civil registration began. The Family History Library has copies of those that were deposited. To find film numbers, look in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
;WALES, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CHURCH RECORDS | ;WALES, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CHURCH RECORDS | ||
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;WALES, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CHURCH HISTORY | ;WALES, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CHURCH HISTORY | ||
From early times, denominational magazines were published. These contain invaluable references to members, including often lengthy notices of baptisms, marriages, and obituaries. See [[Wales Periodicals]] for more information on how to locate journals in the | From early times, denominational magazines were published. These contain invaluable references to members, including often lengthy notices of baptisms, marriages, and obituaries. See [[Wales Periodicals]] for more information on how to locate journals in the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
=== Online non-conformist church records === | === Online non-conformist church records === | ||
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This registry contains about 50,000 birth records for England and Wales. Information recorded includes the child’s name, parents’ names, birth date, address, names of witnesses, registration information, and sometimes grandparents’ names. | This registry contains about 50,000 birth records for England and Wales. Information recorded includes the child’s name, parents’ names, birth date, address, names of witnesses, registration information, and sometimes grandparents’ names. | ||
The original records are housed at the Public Record Office. Copies of these records with indexes (to 1837) are in the Family History Library on film. To find the film numbers, look in the Author/Title Search of the | The original records are housed at the Public Record Office. Copies of these records with indexes (to 1837) are in the Family History Library on film. To find the film numbers, look in the Author/Title Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
;DR. WILLIAMS’ LIBRARY (LONDON) | ;DR. WILLIAMS’ LIBRARY (LONDON) | ||
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*Leary, William. ''My Ancestors Were Methodists: How Can I Find Out More About Them?'' 2nd ed. London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1990. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 D27L|disp=book 942 D27L}} 1990.) | *Leary, William. ''My Ancestors Were Methodists: How Can I Find Out More About Them?'' 2nd ed. London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1990. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 D27L|disp=book 942 D27L}} 1990.) | ||
The Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry recorded over 10,000 Wesleyan Methodist births and baptisms that occurred between 1773 and 1838 throughout England, Wales, and elsewhere. The records and an index are on microfilm at the Family History Library and in the Public Record Office (see [[Wales Archives and Libraries]] for the address). To find the records in the Family History Library, look in the Author/Title Search of the | The Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry recorded over 10,000 Wesleyan Methodist births and baptisms that occurred between 1773 and 1838 throughout England, Wales, and elsewhere. The records and an index are on microfilm at the Family History Library and in the Public Record Office (see [[Wales Archives and Libraries]] for the address). To find the records in the Family History Library, look in the Author/Title Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
''Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry at Paternoster Row Register of Births and Baptisms, 1818–1841.'' | ''Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry at Paternoster Row Register of Births and Baptisms, 1818–1841.'' | ||
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Some county record offices have indexes to church records. Many indexes have been compiled by local family history societies. To learn how to find county record offices or family history society addresses, see [[Wales Archives and Libraries]] and [[Wales Societies|Societies]]. | Some county record offices have indexes to church records. Many indexes have been compiled by local family history societies. To learn how to find county record offices or family history society addresses, see [[Wales Archives and Libraries]] and [[Wales Societies|Societies]]. | ||
The Family History Library has microfilm copies of some indexes. Look in the Place Search of the | The Family History Library has microfilm copies of some indexes. Look in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
;WALES, [COUNTY] - CHURCH RECORDS - INDEXES | ;WALES, [COUNTY] - CHURCH RECORDS - INDEXES | ||
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The Family History Library does not have many parish registers for Wales but does have many bishop’s transcripts. By utilizing the look-up exchange mentioned earlier, you may be able to find a volunteer who is willing to search the parish register for you if it is not available at the library. | The Family History Library does not have many parish registers for Wales but does have many bishop’s transcripts. By utilizing the look-up exchange mentioned earlier, you may be able to find a volunteer who is willing to search the parish register for you if it is not available at the library. | ||
To find Welsh church records in the Family History Library, look in the Place Search of the | To find Welsh church records in the Family History Library, look in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
;WALES, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CHURCH RECORDS | ;WALES, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CHURCH RECORDS | ||
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The catalog uses the parish names given in Welsh Administrative and Territorial Units. See [[Wales Gazetteers]] for help in finding a parish name. Local residents may have used the name of the parish patron saint (such as St. John or All Saints) rather than the actual parish name. | The catalog uses the parish names given in Welsh Administrative and Territorial Units. See [[Wales Gazetteers]] for help in finding a parish name. Local residents may have used the name of the parish patron saint (such as St. John or All Saints) rather than the actual parish name. | ||
For towns with more than one parish, the | For towns with more than one parish, the FamilySearch Catalog uses the patron saint’s name and the name of the city to identify different parishes. For example, Cardiff has two parishes: St.John and St. Mary. | ||
Chapelry records are usually listed in the Place Search of the | Chapelry records are usually listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under the parish with which the chapelry is affiliated. | ||
To locate the chapel where a nonconformist family worshipped, you can use the following published list of chapels: | To locate the chapel where a nonconformist family worshipped, you can use the following published list of chapels: | ||
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The Family History Library has microfilm copies of Welsh parish registers and bishop’s transcripts. To find the film numbers by county and parish, use: | The Family History Library has microfilm copies of Welsh parish registers and bishop’s transcripts. To find the film numbers by county and parish, use: | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog ''' | *[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']. Use the "Place Search" or "Keyword Search" options. | ||
*''Bishop’s Transcripts''. Rev. ed. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1989. (Family History Library book 942.9 V27b; film {{FHL|265095|title-id|disp=599276}}.) | *''Bishop’s Transcripts''. Rev. ed. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1989. (Family History Library book 942.9 V27b; film {{FHL|265095|title-id|disp=599276}}.) | ||