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[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Yorkshire]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[West Riding of Yorkshire Parishes|West Riding]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Conisbrough | [[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Yorkshire]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[West Riding of Yorkshire Parishes|West Riding]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Conisbrough | ||
== Parish History == | == Parish History == | ||
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A history of the parish [http://www.doncasterfhs.co.uk/content/conisbrough+ Doncaster and District Family History Society]<br> | A history of the parish [http://www.doncasterfhs.co.uk/content/conisbrough+ Doncaster and District Family History Society]<br> | ||
The church of St Peter, Conisbrough Church Street has been designated as a grade I listed building [http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-334797-church-of-st-peter-conisbrough+ British listed building] and dates in part from the 8th century. It is believed to be the oldest surviving building in use in South Yorkshire. For a history of the possible Minster church see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conisbrough+ Conisbrough Wikipedia] <br> | The church of St Peter, Conisbrough Church Street has been designated as a grade I listed building [http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-334797-church-of-st-peter-conisbrough+ British listed building] and dates in part from the 8th century. It is believed to be the oldest surviving building in use in South Yorkshire. For a history of the possible Minster church see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conisbrough+ Conisbrough Wikipedia] <br> | ||
From this parish was formed [[ | From this parish was formed [[Denaby Main All Saints, South Yorkshire]]<br> | ||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
==== Civil Registration ==== | ==== Civil Registration ==== | ||
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*Authorised Person marriages. These cover the non-conformist places of worship which applied to keep their own registers as a result of the Marriage Act, 1898 (bringing them into line with Jewish and Quaker marriages which had this status since 1837). In such cases an 'Authorised Person' (usually the minister or priest) recorded the ceremony instead of the registrar. Earlier weddings in these places would be included with civil marriage registers. | *Authorised Person marriages. These cover the non-conformist places of worship which applied to keep their own registers as a result of the Marriage Act, 1898 (bringing them into line with Jewish and Quaker marriages which had this status since 1837). In such cases an 'Authorised Person' (usually the minister or priest) recorded the ceremony instead of the registrar. Earlier weddings in these places would be included with civil marriage registers. | ||
A secondary index of Birth, marriages and deaths were kept by the government, from July 1837 to the present day. The [[England Civil Registration|civil registration]] article tells more about these records. There are several Internet sites with name lists or indexes. A popular site is [http://freebmd.org.uk/ FreeBMD] however this secondary index may omit the event and may not contain the detail of the [[Yorkshire BMD]] index<br> | A secondary index of Birth, marriages and deaths were kept by the government, from July 1837 to the present day. The [[England Civil Registration|civil registration]] article tells more about these records. There are several Internet sites with name lists or indexes. A popular site is [http://freebmd.org.uk/ FreeBMD] however this secondary index may omit the event and may not contain the detail of the [[Yorkshire BMD]] index<br> | ||
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==== Church records ==== | ==== Church records ==== | ||
To find the names of the neighbouring parishes, use [http://maps.familysearch.org/ England Jurisdictions 1851]. In this site, search for the name of the parish, click on the location "pin", click Options and click List contiguous parishes. | |||
To find the names of the neighbouring parishes, use [http://maps.familysearch.org/ England Jurisdictions 1851]. In this site, search for the name of the parish, click on the location "pin", click Options and click List contiguous parishes. | |||
This ancient [[England Church Records|parish]] (AP) was created before 1813. Church of England records began in 1555. | This ancient [[England Church Records|parish]] (AP) was created before 1813. Church of England records began in 1555. | ||
Contributor: Include here information for parish registers, Bishop’s Transcripts, nonconformist and other types of church records, such as parish chest records. Add the contact information for the office holding the original records. Add links to the Family History Library Catalog showing the film numbers in their collection. | Contributor: Include here information for parish registers, Bishop’s Transcripts, nonconformist and other types of church records, such as parish chest records. Add the contact information for the office holding the original records. Add links to the Family History Library Catalog showing the film numbers in their collection. | ||
==== Census records ==== | ==== Census records ==== | ||
Contributor: Include an overview if there is any unique information, such as the census for X year was destroyed. Add a link to online sites for indexes and/or images. Also add a link to the Family History Library Catalog showing the film numbers in their collection. | Contributor: Include an overview if there is any unique information, such as the census for X year was destroyed. Add a link to online sites for indexes and/or images. Also add a link to the Family History Library Catalog showing the film numbers in their collection. | ||
==== Probate records ==== | ==== Probate records ==== | ||
Records of wills, administrations, inventories, indexes, etc. were filed by the court with jurisdiction over this parish. Go to [[Yorkshire Probate Records|Yorkshire Probate Records]] to find the name of the court having primary jurisdiction. Scroll down in the article to the section Court Jurisdictions by Parish. | Records of wills, administrations, inventories, indexes, etc. were filed by the court with jurisdiction over this parish. Go to [[Yorkshire Probate Records|Yorkshire Probate Records]] to find the name of the court having primary jurisdiction. Scroll down in the article to the section Court Jurisdictions by Parish. | ||
== Maps and Gazetteers == | == Maps and Gazetteers == | ||
Maps are a visual look at the locations in England. Gazetteers contain brief summaries about a place.<br> | Maps are a visual look at the locations in England. Gazetteers contain brief summaries about a place.<br> | ||
*[http://maps.familysearch.org/ England Jurisdictions 1851] | *[http://maps.familysearch.org/ England Jurisdictions 1851] | ||
*[http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/index.jsp Vision of Britain] | *[http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/index.jsp Vision of Britain] | ||
== Web sites == | == Web sites == | ||
Contributor: Add any relevant sites that aren’t mentioned above. | Contributor: Add any relevant sites that aren’t mentioned above. | ||
[[Category: Yorkshire]] [[Category: | [[Category:Yorkshire]] [[Category:West_Riding_of_Yorkshire_Parishes]] | ||