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|title=England, Northumberland, Cumberland, Durham, Miscellaneous Records, 969-2007 | |title=England, Northumberland, Cumberland, Durham, Miscellaneous Records, 969-2007 | ||
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== Image Visibility | == Image Visibility == | ||
Whenever possible, FamilySearch makes images available for all users. However, ultimate rights to view images on our website are granted by the record custodians. The England, Northumberland Miscellaneous Records collection is available to the Family History Library, FamilySearch Centers, and to members of the supporting organization, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The images can be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/locations FamilySearch Center] near you. | Whenever possible, FamilySearch makes images available for all users. However, ultimate rights to view images on our website are granted by the record custodians. The England, Northumberland Miscellaneous Records collection is available to the Family History Library, FamilySearch Centers, and to members of the supporting organization, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The images can be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/locations FamilySearch Center] near you. | ||
== Record Description | == Record Description == | ||
This collection will include records from 969 to 2007. | This collection will include records from 969 to 2007. | ||
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Each type of record was created for a different purpose, but most were created to keep track of the vital events happening in the lives of the citizens and to safeguard their legal interests. | Each type of record was created for a different purpose, but most were created to keep track of the vital events happening in the lives of the citizens and to safeguard their legal interests. | ||
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== Record Content | == Record Content == | ||
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These records may include the following information: | |||
*Full name | *Full name | ||
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*Names of parents, spouse, or other family members | *Names of parents, spouse, or other family members | ||
*Type of event (such as marriage or death) | *Type of event (such as marriage or death) | ||
*Date | *Date of the event | ||
*Place of the event | |||
*Names of witnesses | *Names of witnesses | ||
== How to Use the Record | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information: | To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information: | ||
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Compare the information in the record to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct person. You may need to compare the information of more than one person to make this determination. | Compare the information in the record to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct person. You may need to compare the information of more than one person to make this determination. | ||
=== Search the Collection | === Search the Collection === | ||
To search the collection | '''To browse by image:'''<br> | ||
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> | |||
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> | |||
⇒ Select the appropriate "Name of County"<br> | |||
⇒ Select the appropriate "Name of Town, Parish/Church"<br> | |||
⇒ Select the appropriate "Event Type and Year Range (with Volume)" which will take you to the images. | |||
Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. | Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. | ||
=== Using the Information | === Using the Information === | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. | ||
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=== Unable to Find your Ancestor? | === Unable to Find your Ancestor? === | ||
If you are unable to find the ancestors you are looking for, try the following: | If you are unable to find the ancestors you are looking for, try the following: | ||
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*Search the records of nearby parishes. | *Search the records of nearby parishes. | ||
=== General Information About These Records | === General Information About These Records === | ||
'''Church Records''' | '''Church Records''' | ||
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Banns are proclamations of an intent to marry. After 1754 these banns were required to be read for three consecutive Sundays before a marriage so that anyone with reasons against the marriage could oppose it. Banns were read in both the bride’s parish and the groom’s parish. | Banns are proclamations of an intent to marry. After 1754 these banns were required to be read for three consecutive Sundays before a marriage so that anyone with reasons against the marriage could oppose it. Banns were read in both the bride’s parish and the groom’s parish. | ||
== Known Issues with This Collection | == Known Issues with This Collection == | ||
{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | {{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | ||
== Related Websites | == Related Websites == | ||
*[http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1665 Northumberland Archives Service] | *[http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1665 Northumberland Archives Service] | ||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.com/non-conformist_records/ Non-conformist Records] | |||
*[http://www.parishchest.com/ Parish Chest] | |||
*[[England and Wales History Links]] | *[[England and Wales History Links]] | ||
*[[England and Wales Historic Maps]] | *[[England and Wales Historic Maps]] | ||
== Related Wiki Articles | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
*[[Northumberland]] | *[[Northumberland]] | ||
*[[England Church Records]] | *[[England Church Records]] | ||
*[ | *[[England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[Quick Research Links - England]] | *[[Quick Research Links - England]] | ||
== Contributions to This Article | == Contributions to This Article == | ||
{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||
== Citation for This Collection | == Citation for This Collection == | ||
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | |||
'''Collection Citation:''' | |||
{{Collection citation | text= "England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records, 969-2007." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2014. Citing Northumberland Archives Service, Ashington.}} | |||
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