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A law passed in 1836 required many nonconformist groups to send their registers into the Public Record Office. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of those that were deposited. Many of these records have been extracted, and the names appear on [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org] under 'Historical Records.' | A law passed in 1836 required many nonconformist groups to send their registers into the Public Record Office. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of those that were deposited. Many of these records have been extracted, and the names appear on [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org] under 'Historical Records.' | ||
T[http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/index.php he Official Non-Parochial BMDs Service] is a database to search for records of birth, baptism, marriage, death and burial taken from non parish sources. Currently, the site indexes The National Archives records for [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=12173&CATLN=3&Highlight=&FullDetails=True RG4] and [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12174&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+5 RG5]. The projects continues by indexing [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=12175&CATLN=3&Highlight=&FullDetails=False RG 6], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=12176&CATLN=3&Highlight=&FullDetails=True RG 7], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12177&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+8 RG 8], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12201&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+32 RG 32], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12202&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+33 RG 33], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12203&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+34 RG 34], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12204&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+35 RG 35], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12205&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+36 RG 36] and [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=1629&SearchInit=4&CATREF=bt+158 BT 158], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=1630&SearchInit=4&CATREF=bt+159 BT 159], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=1631&SearchInit=4&CATREF=bt+160 BT 160]. <br> | T[http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/index.php he Official Non-Parochial BMDs Service] is a database to search for records of birth, baptism, marriage, death and burial taken from non parish sources. Currently, the site indexes The National Archives records for [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=12173&CATLN=3&Highlight=&FullDetails=True RG4] and [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12174&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+5 RG5]. The projects continues by indexing [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=12175&CATLN=3&Highlight=&FullDetails=False RG 6], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=12176&CATLN=3&Highlight=&FullDetails=True RG 7], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12177&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+8 RG 8], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12201&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+32 RG 32], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12202&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+33 RG 33], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12203&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+34 RG 34], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12204&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+35 RG 35], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12205&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+36 RG 36] and [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=1629&SearchInit=4&CATREF=bt+158 BT 158], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=1630&SearchInit=4&CATREF=bt+159 BT 159], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=1631&SearchInit=4&CATREF=bt+160 BT 160]. <br> | ||
Major nonconformist groups are discussed below. The following two works contain more information about nonconformist sects: | Major nonconformist groups are discussed below. The following two works contain more information about nonconformist sects: | ||
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As a result, both the International Genealogical Index and [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk www.bmdregisters.co.uk] should be looked at for nonconformist records. As time goes by the website will make more records available and your search may be more fruitful. | As a result, both the International Genealogical Index and [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk www.bmdregisters.co.uk] should be looked at for nonconformist records. As time goes by the website will make more records available and your search may be more fruitful. | ||
The index to the bmdreisters.co.uk is free to use, but to look at the details or the image of the record [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk www.bmdregisters.co.uk] is a pay website, but could very well be the answer. The International Genealogical Index is free to use at [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]. Some entry are also on the British Isles Vital records Index. However, the original records can be viewed free at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. <br> | The index to the bmdreisters.co.uk is free to use, but to look at the details or the image of the record [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk www.bmdregisters.co.uk] is a pay website, but could very well be the answer. The International Genealogical Index is free to use at [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]. Some entry are also on the British Isles Vital records Index. However, the original records can be viewed free at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. <br> | ||
== Presbyterians, Baptists, and Independents == | == Presbyterians, Baptists, and Independents == | ||
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==== [[Image:Scan.0625.jpg|thumb|right]]The Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry ==== | ==== [[Image:Scan.0625.jpg|thumb|right]]The Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry ==== | ||
The Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry recorded over 10,000 Wesleyan Methodist births and baptisms that occurred between 1813 and 1838 throughout England, Wales, and elsewhere. The records are available at the [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/familyhistory/bmd/step1a.htm The National Archives of the UK] (part of collection codes RG4 and RG5).<br> | The Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry recorded over 10,000 Wesleyan Methodist births and baptisms that occurred between 1813 and 1838 throughout England, Wales, and elsewhere. The records are available at the [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/familyhistory/bmd/step1a.htm The National Archives of the UK] (part of collection codes RG4 and RG5).<br> | ||
==== Indexes and Copies of Records ==== | ==== Indexes and Copies of Records ==== | ||
Many Methodist records are indexed in a searchable online database called [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/ BMDRegisters]. A basic search is free but there is a fee for advanced searching and to download images. <br> | Many Methodist records are indexed in a searchable online database called [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/ BMDRegisters]. A basic search is free but there is a fee for advanced searching and to download images. <br> | ||
The records of the Metropolitan Registry are also available on microfilm at the {{FHL|301863|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} (FHL). In addition, the library holds copies of records of individual circuits and congregations. Many of the records are indexed in the {{FHL|742262|title-id|disp=British Isles Vital Records Index}}, which is available at the FHL, [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history centers], and other archives and libraries. See [[England Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | The records of the Metropolitan Registry are also available on microfilm at the {{FHL|301863|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} (FHL). In addition, the library holds copies of records of individual circuits and congregations. Many of the records are indexed in the {{FHL|742262|title-id|disp=British Isles Vital Records Index}}, which is available at the FHL, [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history centers], and other archives and libraries. See [[England Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | ||
==== Shovellers List of Methodist Churches ==== | ==== Shovellers List of Methodist Churches ==== | ||
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== Roman Catholics == | == Roman Catholics == | ||
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Some registers have been published by the Catholic Record Society. The {{FHL|415522|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} has most of these published registers, and depending on the area, may have microfilms of some Catholic parish registers. Currently, unlike in Scotland, and most other church registers of the United Kingdom, the vast genealogical treasures of the Roman Catholic parish registers have mostly never been centrally located--at least on a national basis, for preservation and security, nor microfilming/imaging purposes. | Some registers have been published by the Catholic Record Society. The {{FHL|415522|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} has most of these published registers, and depending on the area, may have microfilms of some Catholic parish registers. Currently, unlike in Scotland, and most other church registers of the United Kingdom, the vast genealogical treasures of the Roman Catholic parish registers have mostly never been centrally located--at least on a national basis, for preservation and security, nor microfilming/imaging purposes. | ||
For information on records not available at the Family History Library, [http://www.catholic-history.org.uk/crs/ contact the society]. | For information on records not available at the Family History Library, [http://www.catholic-history.org.uk/crs/ contact the society]. | ||
== Jews == | == Jews == | ||
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*{{FHL|399980|author-id|disp=Huguenot Society of London}} | *{{FHL|399980|author-id|disp=Huguenot Society of London}} | ||
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Most of the names from these Huguenot registers are listed at [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch.org] and at [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk BMDRegister.co.uk]. | Most of the names from these Huguenot registers are listed at [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch.org] and at [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk BMDRegister.co.uk]. | ||
== Society of Friends == | == Society of Friends == | ||
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*[http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=allCollections&r=1 Record Search Pilot at FamilySearch.org] has millions of entries transcribed and indexed over the last 40 years, now available online. | *[http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=allCollections&r=1 Record Search Pilot at FamilySearch.org] has millions of entries transcribed and indexed over the last 40 years, now available online. | ||
<br>[[England Norfolk Non-Conformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Norfolk Non-Conformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | === FamilySearch Historical Records Collections === | ||
An online collections containing this record is located in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1666142 FamilySearch.org][https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1666142 ] | |||
A wiki article describing this collections is found at:<br> | |||
*[[England Norfolk Non-Conformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Norfolk Non-Conformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | |||
[[Category:England|Nonconformist Church Records]] | [[Category:England|Nonconformist Church Records]] | ||