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=== Original Records  ===
=== Original Records  ===


Records of the Church of England parishes are deposited in several record repositories in Kent. The first two in the list hold the records of the majority of parishes, and the others hold records for specific areas. Click on a repository link to go to their website and online catalogues:  
Records of the Church of England parishes are deposited in several record repositories in Kent.&nbsp; The first two in the list hold the records of the majority of parishes, and the others hold records for specific areas.&nbsp; Click on a repository link to go to their website and online catalogues:  


*[http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/archives-and-local-history/archive-centres/centre-for-kentish-studies.htm The Centre for Kentish Studies, Maidstone]  
*[http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/archives-and-local-history/archive-centres/centre-for-kentish-studies.htm The Centre for Kentish Studies, Maidstone]  
*[https://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/heritage/archives-library/ Canterbury Cathedral Archives, Canterbury]  
*[http://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/history/archives.aspx Canterbury Cathedral Archives, Canterbury]  
*[[London Metropolitan Archives|London Metropolitan Archives, London]]  
*[[London Metropolitan Archives|London Metropolitan Archives, London]]  
*[http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/LeisureAndCulture/LocalHistoryAndHeritage/LocalHistoryAndArchivesCentre/ Lewisham Local Studies and Archives, Lewisham] (holds the records of the parishes of Lee and Lewisham only)  
*[http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/LeisureAndCulture/LocalHistoryAndHeritage/LocalHistoryAndArchivesCentre/ Lewisham Local Studies and Archives, Lewisham] (holds the records of the parishes of Lee and Lewisham only)  
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Images of many of Kent's parish registers are available online at [http://www.findmypast.co.uk findmypast] and at FamilySearch:  
Images of many of Kent's parish registers are available online at [http://www.findmypast.co.uk findmypast] and at FamilySearch:  


*'''1538-1986''' {{RecordSearch|2384987|England, Kent, Canterbury Parish Registers, 1538-1986}} at FamilySearch - [[England, Kent, Canterbury Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*{{RecordSearch|1952887|Kent Bishop's Transcripts, 1560-1904 (FamilySearch) - free}}. [[England, Kent, Parish Registers and Bishop's Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Description.]]  
*'''1560-1904''' {{RecordSearch|1952887|Kent Bishop's Transcripts, 1560-1904}} at FamilySearch - [[England, Kent, Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*{{RecordSearch|1952887|England, Kent, Parish Registers, 1538-1911 (FamilySearch) - free}}. [[England, Kent, Parish Registers and Bishop's Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Description.]]
*[[Kent Online Parish Clerks|Kent Online Parish Clerks]] has transcribed many records of interest to genealogists.
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'''Baptisms'''  
'''Baptisms'''  


*'''1530-1922''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/kent-baptisms Kent Baptisms] at [https://www.findmypast.com/ findmypast] - Index and Images $
{{RecordSearch|1473014|England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975}} includes 4,008,751 Kent baptisms. ''Formerly known as the International Genealogical Index.'' These databases are free on FamilySearch. [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers/CountyKent.htm#PageTitle Coverage].  


*'''1538-1975''' {{RecordSearch|1473014|England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975}} at FamilySearch - [[England Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images includes 4,008,751 Kent baptisms. ''Formerly known as the International Genealogical Index.'' These databases are free on FamilySearch. [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers/CountyKent.htm#PageTitle Coverage].
101 Kent parishes are indexed in [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records-in-birth-marriage-death-and-parish-records?tab=1 Kent Baptisms] (£).<ref>'Coverage of Kent parish baptism records,' ''Find My Past,'' accessed 2 September 2013.</ref>  
*'''1560-1915''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20841/england-kent-archdeaconry-of-rochester-parish-baptisms-1560-1915?s=275764761 England, Kent, Archdeaconry of Rochester Parish Baptisms, 1560-1915] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
 
*101 Kent parishes are indexed in [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records-in-birth-marriage-death-and-parish-records?tab=1 Kent Baptisms] (£).<ref>'Coverage of Kent parish baptism records,' ''Findmypast,'' accessed 2 September 2013.</ref>  
292,808 Kent entries are included in [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1351 England &amp; Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906] at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as ''British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed.'' [http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ Coverage].<ref>[http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,'] ''Genoot,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref>  
*292,808 Kent entries are included in [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1351 England &amp; Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906] at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as ''British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed.'' [https://web.archive.org/web/20150607193600/http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ Coverage].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150607193600/http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,'] ''Genoot,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref>  


'''Marriages'''  
'''Marriages'''  


*'''1530-1922''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/kent-marriages-and-banns Kent Marriages and Banns] at [https://www.findmypast.com/ findmypast] - Index and Images $
{{RecordSearch|1473015|England Marriages, 1538-1973}} includes 1,710,700 Kent entries.
*'''1538-1973''' {{RecordSearch|1473015|England Marriages, 1538-1973}} at FamilySearch - [[England Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images includes 1,710,700 Kent entries.
 
*32% of Kent's parishes are indexed in [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records-in-birth-marriage-death-and-parish-records Boyd's Marriage Index] (£). [http://web.archive.org/web/20110108232623/http://www.origins.net/help/aboutbo-bmi-parish-KEN.aspx Coverage].<ref name="bmi">[http://web.archive.org/web/20110108232623/http://www.origins.net/help/aboutbo-bmi-parish-KEN.aspx 'Boyd's Marriage Index - Parish details by county,'] ''British Origins,'' (Wayback Machine) accessed 31 August 2013.</ref>  
32% of Kent's parishes are indexed in [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records-in-birth-marriage-death-and-parish-records Boyd's Marriage Index] (£). [http://web.archive.org/web/20110108232623/http://www.origins.net/help/aboutbo-bmi-parish-KEN.aspx Coverage].<ref name="bmi">[http://web.archive.org/web/20110108232623/http://www.origins.net/help/aboutbo-bmi-parish-KEN.aspx 'Boyd's Marriage Index - Parish details by county,'] ''British Origins,'' (Wayback Machine) accessed 31 August 2013.</ref>  
*47,403 Kent entries are included in [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1352 England &amp; Wales Marriages, 1538-1940] at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as ''British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed.'' [https://web.archive.org/web/20150607193600/http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ Coverage].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150607193600/http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,'] ''Genoot,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref>  
 
47,403 Kent entries are included in [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1352 England &amp; Wales Marriages, 1538-1940] at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as ''British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed.'' [http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ Coverage].<ref>[http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,'] ''Genoot,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref>  


'''Burials'''  
'''Burials'''  


*'''1530-1922''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/kent-burials Kent Burials] at [https://www.findmypast.com/ findmypast] - Index and Images $
Burials from 44 Kent places (156,783 entries) are included in the [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records-in-birth-marriage-death-and-parish-records National Burial Index] (£). [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/national-burial-index-coverage-counties.action?countyCode=KEN Coverage].<ref>[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/national-burial-index-coverage-counties.action 'Parish Records - National Burial Index Records 1538 - 2005 Coverage'], ''Find My Past,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref>
*Burials from 44 Kent places (156,783 entries) are included in the [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records-in-birth-marriage-death-and-parish-records National Burial Index] (£). [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/national-burial-index-coverage-counties.action?countyCode=KEN Coverage].<ref>[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/national-burial-index-coverage-counties.action 'Parish Records - National Burial Index Records 1538 - 2005 Coverage'], ''Findmypast,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref>
 
*'''1538-1991''' {{RecordSearch|1473016|England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991}} at FamilySearch - [[England Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images includes 1,825,326 Kent burials.
{{RecordSearch|1473016|England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991}} includes 1,825,326 Kent burials.


=== Marriage Licences  ===
=== Marriage Licences  ===
*'''1115-1906''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/britain-marriage-licences Britain, Marriage Licences] at [https://www.findmypast.com/ Findmypast] - index & images ($)
 
88,166 '''Canterbury '''marriage licences are indexed in [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records-in-birth-marriage-death-and-parish-records Boyd's Marriage Index] at Findmypast ($) covering the years 1568 to 1751.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20110108163855/http://www.origins.net/help/aboutbo-bmi-parish-KEN.aspx "Boyd's Marriage Index - Parish details by county,"] ''Origins.net,'' accessed 13 March 2012.</ref>  
88,166 '''Canterbury '''marriage licences are indexed in [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records-in-birth-marriage-death-and-parish-records Boyd's Marriage Index] at FindMyPast ($) covering the years 1568 to 1751.<ref name="bmi">[http://web.archive.org/web/20110108163855/http://www.origins.net/help/aboutbo-bmi-parish-KEN.aspx "Boyd's Marriage Index - Parish details by county,"] ''Origins.net,'' accessed 13 March 2012.</ref>  


Canterbury marriage licences have been published:  
Canterbury marriage licences have been published:  
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*'''1619-1660''' at [http://archive.org/details/canterburymarria02cant Internet Archive] - free.
*'''1619-1660''' at [http://archive.org/details/canterburymarria02cant Internet Archive] - free.


Diocese of '''Rochester '''marriage allegations (1637-1639, 1715-1716, 1731-1742, 1748-1798) have been digitized, but not indexed. The images are included in the  
Diocese of '''Rochester '''marriage allegations (1637-1639, 1715-1716, 1731-1742, 1748-1798) have been digitized, but not indexed. The images are included in the {{RecordSearch|1952887|England, Kent, Parish Registers, 1538-1911}} Collection at FamilySearch - free.
 
*'''1538-1911''' {{RecordSearch|1952887|England, Kent, Parish Registers, 1538-1911}} at FamilySearch - [[England, Kent, Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
 
 
== Archives==
'''Kent History and Library Centre'''<br>James Whatman Way<br>Maidstone, Kent ME14 1LQ UK<br><br>Telephone:  03000 413131<br>
Email: [mailto:historyandlibrarycentre@kent.gov.uk historyandlibrarycentre@kent.gov.uk]<br>
[http://www.familytreeresources.co.uk/kent-record-office.html Website]
:Kent History and Library Centre replaces the '''Centre for Kentish Studies, East Kent Archives, County Central and Maidstone (St Faiths Street) libraries.'''  They house approximately 14 kilometres of documents relating to Kent dating back to 699 AD and makes these publicly accessible.  Covering a vast range of subjects, the resources will be helpful whatever your interest.
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'''For East Kent:'''<br>
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'''Canterbury Cathedral Archives'''<br>Cathedral House<br>11 The Precincts<br>Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EH UK<br><br>Telephone: 1227 865330<br>
Email: [mailto:enquiries@canterbury-cathedral.org enquiries@canterbury-cathedral.org]<br>
[https://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/heritage/archives-library/ Website]
:The Archives & Library hold a huge wealth of information in the form of manuscripts, photographs, maps and other records dating back to the late 8th century. These make up an extraordinarily rich resource.  In the Archives, you can find out more about the Cathedral, its history, its buildings and its community. You can explore the history of Canterbury and the surrounding area, and you can research '''East Kent family history.'''
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'''For Greenwich, Woolwich, Eltham, Charlton, Kidbrooke once in Kent until 1885:'''<br>
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'''Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust'''<br>
Charlton House<br>
Charlton Road, London<br>
SE7 8RE, UK<br>
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Telephone:+44 (0) 20 8856 3951<br>
Email:office@rght.org.uk<br>
[https://www.greenwichheritage.org/ Website]
:Our archive resources include photographs, manuscripts, records, prints, newspapers, and books. These documents cover Royal Greenwich, the former Metropolitan Boroughs of Greenwich and Woolwich, and their predecessors (Greenwich, Woolwich, Eltham, Charlton, Kidbrooke).
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'''For Lewisham Lee, and surrounding villages once in Kent:'''<br>
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'''Lewisham Local History and Archives Centre'''<br>Lewisham Library<br>199 201 Lewisham High Street<br>Lewisham, London SE13 6LG UK<br><br>Telephone: 020 8314 8501<br>
Email: [mailto:local.studies@lewisham.gov.uk local.studies@lewisham.gov.uk]<br>
[http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/history/archives/Pages/default.aspx Website]
:We can help you to discover the history of the borough, the history of houses in the borough (when they were built, and who lived there), the history of an area within the borough, for a school project or for general interest, your family history (ancestors in Lewisham, or general information), and  local information on specific topics (for example, famous people who have lived in the borough).
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'''In 1998, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham left the administrative county of Kent to form the Unitary Authority of Medway. '''<br><br>
'''Medway Archives Centre'''<br>32 Bryant Road<br>Strood, Rochester, Kent ME2 4AU UK<br><br>Telephone: 01634 332714<br>Email: [mailto:malsc@medway.gov.uk malsc@medway.gov.uk]<br>
[http://www.medway.gov.uk/leisurecultureandsport/medwayarchivescentre.aspx Website]
:Medway Archives Centre is the place to visit for anyone researching their family history, or the history, geography and people of Medway. '''We cover Rochester, Strood, Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, and surrounding villages and communities, including the Isle of Grain.'''
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'''In 1965, the London boroughs of Bromley and Bexley were created from nine towns formerly in Kent.'''<br>
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'''Bromley Historic Collections'''<br>2nd floor Central Library<br>High Street<br>Bromley, London BR1 1EX UK<br><br>Telephone: 020 8461 7170<br>
Email: [mailto:historic.collections@bromley.gov.uk historic.collections@bromley.gov.uk]<br>
[https://www.bromley.gov.uk/a_to_z/service/209/history_and_heritage Website]
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'''Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre'''<br>Central Library<br>Townley Road<br>Bexleyheath, London DA6 7HJ UK<br><br>Telephone: 020 3045 3369<br>
Email: [mailto:archives@bexley.gov.uk archives@bexley.gov.uk]<br>
[https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/archives-and-local-history Website]<br>
[https://arena.yourlondonlibrary.net/web/bexley/research-enquiries Local history research enquiries] including baptism and marriage certificates<br>
:The Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre holds a variety of sources for local and family historians and people researching the history of a building or house. Our archives date from the 14th century and relate to every town, village and parish in Bexley.


== References ==
== References ==
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Original Records[edit | edit source]

Records of the Church of England parishes are deposited in several record repositories in Kent.  The first two in the list hold the records of the majority of parishes, and the others hold records for specific areas.  Click on a repository link to go to their website and online catalogues:

Parish Registers[edit | edit source]

Images of many of Kent's parish registers are available online at findmypast and at FamilySearch:

Baptisms

England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 includes 4,008,751 Kent baptisms. Formerly known as the International Genealogical Index. These databases are free on FamilySearch. Coverage.

101 Kent parishes are indexed in Kent Baptisms (£).[1]

292,808 Kent entries are included in England & Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906 at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed. Coverage.[2]

Marriages

England Marriages, 1538-1973 includes 1,710,700 Kent entries.

32% of Kent's parishes are indexed in Boyd's Marriage Index (£). Coverage.[3]

47,403 Kent entries are included in England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1940 at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed. Coverage.[4]

Burials

Burials from 44 Kent places (156,783 entries) are included in the National Burial Index (£). Coverage.[5]

England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991 includes 1,825,326 Kent burials.

Marriage Licences[edit | edit source]

88,166 Canterbury marriage licences are indexed in Boyd's Marriage Index at FindMyPast ($) covering the years 1568 to 1751.[3]

Canterbury marriage licences have been published:

Diocese of Rochester marriage allegations (1637-1639, 1715-1716, 1731-1742, 1748-1798) have been digitized, but not indexed. The images are included in the England, Kent, Parish Registers, 1538-1911 Collection at FamilySearch - free.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 'Coverage of Kent parish baptism records,' Find My Past, accessed 2 September 2013.
  2. ↑ 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,' Genoot, accessed 1 September 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 'Boyd's Marriage Index - Parish details by county,' British Origins, (Wayback Machine) accessed 31 August 2013. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "bmi" defined multiple times with different content
  4. ↑ 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,' Genoot, accessed 1 September 2013.
  5. ↑ 'Parish Records - National Burial Index Records 1538 - 2005 Coverage', Find My Past, accessed 1 September 2013.
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