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If church records cannot be found in the various online databases listed above, search for the parish or church on the FamilySearch Catalog (also mentioned above). If the church record is still not found look at smaller, local archives and repositories. | If church records cannot be found in the various online databases listed above, search for the parish or church on the FamilySearch Catalog (also mentioned above). If the church record is still not found look at smaller, local archives and repositories. | ||
The following types of repositories often answer mail requests for information: | The following types of repositories often answer mail requests for information: <br> | ||
'''County record office''': contact the county record office to determine the procedure for searching records.<br> | '''County record office''': contact the county record office to determine the procedure for searching records.<br> | ||
'''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 [[England Church Directories | Church Directories]].<br> | '''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 [[England Church Directories | Church Directories]].<br> | ||