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[[England|England]] | [[England Civil Registration|'''Civil Registration''']] | [[England Census|'''Census''']] | [[England Probate Records|'''Probate''']] <br> | [[England|England]] | [[England Civil Registration|'''Civil Registration''']] | [[England Census|'''Census''']] | [[England Probate Records|'''Probate''']] <br> | ||
== [[Image:Osmotherley3.jpg|thumb|right|700x300px]]Introduction == | == [[Image:Osmotherley3.jpg|thumb|right|700x300px]]Introduction == | ||
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'''Chapelry.''' A small parochial division of a large, populated parish. Most chapels or chapelries kept their own registers of baptisms and burials, and where authorization was granted, marriages were performed and registers kept. Occasional parishes throughout England, but especially most of Lancashire's 60-plus parishes, and many in Cheshire were comprised of numerous chapelries, i.e. Parish of Prestbury, Cheshire--many chapels of ancient origin and with 24 chapels overall by 1850 (see Lewis' [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.aspx?pubid=445 ''Topographical Dictionary of England''] for pre-1848 and, for post-1848 chapelries--see the [http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/index.jsp ''Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales''] for even more). To view all those chapelries attached to and lying within Lancashire's largest parishes, see the "[[Comprehensive Lists of Lancashire's Chapelries in Its Largest Cities and Township Parishes]]" under the names of each of its large parishes, here. | '''Chapelry.''' A small parochial division of a large, populated parish. Most chapels or chapelries kept their own registers of baptisms and burials, and where authorization was granted, marriages were performed and registers kept. Occasional parishes throughout England, but especially most of Lancashire's 60-plus parishes, and many in Cheshire were comprised of numerous chapelries, i.e. Parish of Prestbury, Cheshire--many chapels of ancient origin and with 24 chapels overall by 1850 (see Lewis' [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.aspx?pubid=445 ''Topographical Dictionary of England''] for pre-1848 and, for post-1848 chapelries--see the [http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/index.jsp ''Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales''] for even more). To view all those chapelries attached to and lying within Lancashire's largest parishes, see the "[[Comprehensive Lists of Lancashire's Chapelries in Its Largest Cities and Township Parishes]]" under the names of each of its large parishes, here. | ||
'''Diocese.''' Many parishes are grouped together under the jurisdiction of a bishop. A bishop heads a diocese. Some dioceses include one or more archdeaconries administered by an archdeacon. These may be divided into ''rural deaneries,'' headed by a rural dean. Each deanery consists of several parishes. | '''Diocese.''' Many parishes are grouped together under the jurisdiction of a bishop. A bishop heads a diocese. Some dioceses include one or more archdeaconries administered by an archdeacon. These may be divided into ''rural deaneries,'' headed by a rural dean. Each deanery consists of several parishes. | ||
== Church of England Records == | == Church of England Records == | ||
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There were two ways to meet the requirements to marry. | There were two ways to meet the requirements to marry. | ||
'''By Banns. '''A law required couples to have the minister announce or post notice of their intent to marry for three consecutive Sundays unless they obtained a license. This gave others the opportunity to object to the marriage. Beginning in 1754, officials recorded banns in separate registers. Banns registers contain information almost identical to marriage registers, but banns usually do not list the witnesses or marriage date. '''Note:''' Be aware that banns were only an intent to marry. The posting of banns doesn’t mean that a marriage took place after the reading of the banns.<br> | '''By Banns. '''A law required couples to have the minister announce or post notice of their intent to marry for three consecutive Sundays unless they obtained a license. This gave others the opportunity to object to the marriage. Beginning in 1754, officials recorded banns in separate registers. Banns registers contain information almost identical to marriage registers, but banns usually do not list the witnesses or marriage date. '''Note:''' Be aware that banns were only an intent to marry. The posting of banns doesn’t mean that a marriage took place after the reading of the banns.<br> | ||
If you believe a marriage took place but cannot find a record of it, search the banns register (if available). The banns should have been recorded in both the bride’s and the groom’s parish. The marriage is usually recorded only in the parish where it took place. For banns registers, look in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalogue under: | If you believe a marriage took place but cannot find a record of it, search the banns register (if available). The banns should have been recorded in both the bride’s and the groom’s parish. The marriage is usually recorded only in the parish where it took place. For banns registers, look in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalogue under: | ||
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Gibson, J. S. W. ''Bishops’ Transcripts and Marriage Licences, Bonds and Allegations''. Fourth Edition. Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies Publications, Limited, 1997. (FHL book {{FHL|682076|title-id|disp=942 K23b 1997}}.) | Gibson, J. S. W. ''Bishops’ Transcripts and Marriage Licences, Bonds and Allegations''. Fourth Edition. Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies Publications, Limited, 1997. (FHL book {{FHL|682076|title-id|disp=942 K23b 1997}}.) | ||
Many license records are in county record offices. The Family History Library also has a good collection, usually listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalogue under:<br> | Many license records are in county record offices. The Family History Library also has a good collection, usually listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalogue under:<br> | ||
ENGLAND, [COUNTY NAME] - CHURCH RECORDS | ENGLAND, [COUNTY NAME] - CHURCH RECORDS | ||
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Burial registers may mention infant children who were not christened including stillbirths. Christening records never record stillbirths. | Burial registers may mention infant children who were not christened including stillbirths. Christening records never record stillbirths. | ||
=== Bishop's Transcripts<br> === | === Bishop's Transcripts<br> === | ||
'''Bishop’s Transcripts (BT's)'''. Beginning in 1598 each parish was supposed to send a copy of its registers to the bishop of its diocese. Most parishes complied. Bishop's transcripts should be an exact copy of the parish register but they often are not. This may be because: | '''Bishop’s Transcripts (BT's)'''. Beginning in 1598 each parish was supposed to send a copy of its registers to the bishop of its diocese. Most parishes complied. Bishop's transcripts should be an exact copy of the parish register but they often are not. This may be because: | ||
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Many bishop’s transcripts are on film at the Family History Library, listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalogue under: | Many bishop’s transcripts are on film at the Family History Library, listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalogue under: | ||
England, [county name], [parish name] - Church records<br> | England, [county name], [parish name] - Church records<br> | ||
Most films contain all the years for one parish on one film. However, some are arranged by deanery and year. Those arranged by year and then by deanery are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalogue under: | Most films contain all the years for one parish on one film. However, some are arranged by deanery and year. Those arranged by year and then by deanery are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalogue under: | ||
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Archdeacon transcripts exist for many Kent County parishes--some as early as 1560. | Archdeacon transcripts exist for many Kent County parishes--some as early as 1560. | ||
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=== Parish Chest Records === | === Parish Chest Records === | ||
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[[Image:The Parish Chest.jpg|thumb|right]] | [[Image:The Parish Chest.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
Church records were kept in a chest (or strongbox) known as the [[Parish Chest Records|"parish chest." ]] Because the Church of England was ordered by the Crown to keep records on all their congregants, any recorded business other than the christenings, marriages and burials of the parishioners was kept in this chest and are known as "parish chest records." Some of these records still exist from the 16th century, but many do not begin until the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. <br> | Church records were kept in a chest (or strongbox) known as the [[Parish Chest Records|"parish chest." ]] Because the Church of England was ordered by the Crown to keep records on all their congregants, any recorded business other than the christenings, marriages and burials of the parishioners was kept in this chest and are known as "parish chest records." Some of these records still exist from the 16th century, but many do not begin until the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. <br> | ||
These records may include information regarding the care of the poor, settlement examinations, removal orders, apprenticeship indentures, militia certificates and workhouse accounts. And many give detailed information on individuals and families! For more information go to "[[England and Wales Poor Law Records Pre-1834|England and Wales Poor Law Records pre-1834]]" and "[[England and Wales Poor Law Records 1834-1948|England and Wales Poor Law Records 1834-1948]]". | These records may include information regarding the care of the poor, settlement examinations, removal orders, apprenticeship indentures, militia certificates and workhouse accounts. And many give detailed information on individuals and families! For more information go to "[[England and Wales Poor Law Records Pre-1834|England and Wales Poor Law Records pre-1834]]" and "[[England and Wales Poor Law Records 1834-1948|England and Wales Poor Law Records 1834-1948]]". | ||
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=== Watch a Video Presentation on Church Records === | === Watch a Video Presentation on Church Records === | ||
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To watch a video presentation on Church Records created by the staff at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, click [https://learning.familysearch.org/researchcourses here]. | To watch a video presentation on Church Records created by the staff at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, click [https://learning.familysearch.org/researchcourses here]. | ||
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== Indexes to Church Records == | == Indexes to Church Records == | ||
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Several Internet web sites also have indexes to church records: | Several Internet web sites also have indexes to church records: | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/ <font color="#800080">www.familysearch.org</font>] - Our records span billions of names across hundreds of collections—including birth, marriage, death, probate, land, military, IGI extracted, and more. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/ <font color="#800080">www.familysearch.org</font>] - Our records span billions of names across hundreds of collections—including birth, marriage, death, probate, land, military, IGI extracted, and more. | ||
*[http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ <font color="#800080">Ancestry.co.uk</font>] - vast entries for Greater London and other regions of England - about 10 million entries. Includes Pallot's marriage index. | *[http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ <font color="#800080">Ancestry.co.uk</font>] - vast entries for Greater London and other regions of England - about 10 million entries. Includes Pallot's marriage index. | ||
*[http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/ <font color="#0066cc">BMDRegister.co.uk</font>] - about 10 million entries | *[http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/ <font color="#0066cc">BMDRegister.co.uk</font>] - about 10 million entries | ||
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*[http://www.ukbmd.org.uk/index.php UKBMD.org.uk] - has numerous online databases and indexes | *[http://www.ukbmd.org.uk/index.php UKBMD.org.uk] - has numerous online databases and indexes | ||
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/ Access to Archives (A2A)] - provides a marvelous view into county record office and numerous other catalogs and inventories to their genealogical records | *[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/ Access to Archives (A2A)] - provides a marvelous view into county record office and numerous other catalogs and inventories to their genealogical records | ||
*[ | *[[England]] - search under each county of interest to find valuable links and ideas for enhancing your research; the "Church records" and "Parish" sections are currently being constructed | ||
*[http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/index.html Mailing Lists at Rootsweb.com] | *[http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/index.html Mailing Lists at Rootsweb.com] | ||
*Genealogical networking web sites (a great way to find and work cooperatively with distant relatives who are working on in-common family lines), include: | *Genealogical networking web sites (a great way to find and work cooperatively with distant relatives who are working on in-common family lines), include: | ||
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Some county record offices and other repositories have indexes to church records, some of which are on film at the Family History Library. Read the [[England Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] article for additional information, including addresses. | Some county record offices and other repositories have indexes to church records, some of which are on film at the Family History Library. Read the [[England Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] article for additional information, including addresses. | ||
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== Archives == | == Archives == | ||
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[http://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/content/familyhistory Lambeth Palace Library.org] Family History | [http://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/content/familyhistory Lambeth Palace Library.org] Family History [http://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/content/marriagerecords Lambeth Palace Library.org] Marriage records | ||
[http://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/content/marriagerecords Lambeth Palace Library.org] Marriage records | |||
For further information on the Library’s collections and services, please see its website: [http://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/ Lambeth Palace Library.org] | For further information on the Library’s collections and services, please see its website: [http://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/ Lambeth Palace Library.org] | ||
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=== County Record Offices === | === County Record Offices === | ||
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*Gandy, Michael. ''My Ancestor Was Jewish: How Can I Find Out More About Him?'' London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1982. (FHL book {{FHL|69465|title-id|disp=929.1089924 G153}}.) | *Gandy, Michael. ''My Ancestor Was Jewish: How Can I Find Out More About Him?'' London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1982. (FHL book {{FHL|69465|title-id|disp=929.1089924 G153}}.) | ||
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== Calendar Changes == | == Calendar Changes == | ||
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*[[England Bristol Church of England Parish Registers and Bishops’ Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[England Bristol Church of England Parish Registers and Bishops’ Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[ | *[[England Warwickshire Church of England Parish Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records|England Warwickshire Church of England Parish Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England]] | ||