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For example in England and Wales at present no civil registration from 1837 to date has been declared ''historic'' and thus they reside in a government department which charges a fee for each certificate produced. Similarly, probate pre-1858 is in archival care mostly at County Record Offices, but from 1858 onwards all wills etc. are considered modern! | For example in England and Wales at present no civil registration from 1837 to date has been declared ''historic'' and thus they reside in a government department which charges a fee for each certificate produced. Similarly, probate pre-1858 is in archival care mostly at County Record Offices, but from 1858 onwards all wills etc. are considered modern! | ||
Contrast this with the situation in British Columbia, Canada where these two original records are under provincial jurisdiction. Birth registrations over 100 years old, marriages over 75, and deaths over 20 years old have been declared ''historic''. Consequently they are housed in the Provincial Archives and microfilmed by | Contrast this with the situation in British Columbia, Canada where these two original records are under provincial jurisdiction. Birth registrations over 100 years old, marriages over 75, and deaths over 20 years old have been declared ''historic''. Consequently they are housed in the Provincial Archives and microfilmed by FamilySearch, thus copies are available easily and cheaply. | ||
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It is wise to remember that FSCs are not manned by trained archivists or librarians, but by kindly volunteers who may (or may not) know something about genealogy. When using an FSC it is up to the patron to do their homework before they arrive. | It is wise to remember that FSCs are not manned by trained archivists or librarians, but by kindly volunteers who may (or may not) know something about genealogy. When using an FSC it is up to the patron to do their homework before they arrive. | ||
The | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has a fantastic presence on the Web at where you may utilize their major indexes as well as find others researching your surnames. | ||
=== The Internet === | === The Internet === | ||
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Many FamilySearch Centers (FSCs) have a list for patron use of the films in on short-term loan. This may be called the ''Flip Chart'', a term dating back to the spiral-bound books provided to the first FSCs for keeping this list. | Many FamilySearch Centers (FSCs) have a list for patron use of the films in on short-term loan. This may be called the ''Flip Chart'', a term dating back to the spiral-bound books provided to the first FSCs for keeping this list. | ||
Take note of the film number and due date for any films of possible use, then look up (and print off) the details on the FamilySearch Catalog at the FSC. To save valuable FSC time, check | Take note of the film number and due date for any films of possible use, then look up (and print off) the details on the FamilySearch Catalog at the FSC. To save valuable FSC time, check the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] under ''Film/Fiche Search'' while at home. | ||
You will then know the exact parishes and dates on each film and can decide whether you want to read it next time you are there. I write film number, due date and brief details on a slip of paper of similar size to an order form, and keep these in due date order with my own orders in a pocket in my work book. | You will then know the exact parishes and dates on each film and can decide whether you want to read it next time you are there. I write film number, due date and brief details on a slip of paper of similar size to an order form, and keep these in due date order with my own orders in a pocket in my work book. | ||
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