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{{Infobox NIFGS|June 2012|{{Methodology, parts 1-6}}|Louise St Denis, Brenda Dougall Merriman and Dr. Penelope Christensen}} | {{Infobox NIFGS|June 2012|{{Methodology, parts 1-6}}|Louise St Denis, Brenda Dougall Merriman and Dr. Penelope Christensen}} | ||
== Using Censuses == | |||
In our quest to find at least three pieces of evidence to prove each point, the census is one of the five main original sources. Censuses can provide: | In our quest to find at least three pieces of evidence to prove each point, the census is one of the five main original sources. Censuses can provide: | ||
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'''Different Kinds of Censuses ''' | '''Different Kinds of Censuses ''' | ||
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<br>'''Example of a Canadian Census'''<br>1871 Albion Township, Cardwell Enumeration District, Ontario | <br>'''Example of a Canadian Census'''<br>1871 Albion Township, Cardwell Enumeration District, Ontario | ||
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'''Example of Variety of Birthplaces Given on Censuses''' | '''Example of Variety of Birthplaces Given on Censuses''' | ||
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<br> '''The Cowland Family in the 1871 Census for Sidcup, Kent''' | <br> '''The Cowland Family in the 1871 Census for Sidcup, Kent''' | ||
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*'''''Changing Occupation, or Progression Throughout a Career'''''<br> | *'''''Changing Occupation, or Progression Throughout a Career'''''<br> | ||
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An understanding of how the census returns for your country are arranged on the films will assist you in making economies of time and money. Experienced genealogists know that families usually stayed fairly close together for mutual support. Reading censuses of nearby parishes is usually productive in finding relatives. | An understanding of how the census returns for your country are arranged on the films will assist you in making economies of time and money. Experienced genealogists know that families usually stayed fairly close together for mutual support. Reading censuses of nearby parishes is usually productive in finding relatives. | ||
== Using Parish and Other Church Registers == | |||
For England and Wales the parish register may be available in one or more of these forms, and similar situations occur in other countries. | For England and Wales the parish register may be available in one or more of these forms, and similar situations occur in other countries. | ||
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*Index of a Transcript of PR and/or BT or AT | *Index of a Transcript of PR and/or BT or AT | ||
When accessing parish registers through the FamilySearch Center (FSC) one has a choice of finding aids. The Parish and Vital Records List (PVRL) on fiche is a quick way of finding what christenings and marriages are available but only lists the beginning and ending dates of the registers. However, the July 1998 edition is the last that will be issued so it is outdated. To learn more about the PVRL, see the [ | When accessing parish registers through the FamilySearch Center (FSC) one has a choice of finding aids. The Parish and Vital Records List (PVRL) on fiche is a quick way of finding what christenings and marriages are available but only lists the beginning and ending dates of the registers. However, the July 1998 edition is the last that will be issued so it is outdated. To learn more about the PVRL, see the [[Parish and Vital Records List|FamilySearch Research Wiki]] | ||
The | The FamilySearch Catalog is more up-to-date and gives a much fuller description of each film, including missing dates and all other items on the films such as banns, burials, vaccinations for smallpox, arrivals and departures from parish, clerical surveys, etc. as appropriate for your country. | ||
== | == FamilySearch Catalog Online == | ||
So far, there is no way to assess whether items on the Internet version of the | So far, there is no way to assess whether items on the Internet version of the FamilySearch Catalog have been extracted, but this may be added later. However, there is another [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hughwallis/ website] that serves this purpose: There may be restrictions on reading registers containing material that falls within the privacy period for that jurisdiction. For example, say you wish to see christenings 1855-1880 and the christening register covers 1852-1924. There is a 100-year privacy rule so you are not allowed to view the whole book. There are at least three ways to overcome this: | ||
1. If you are at the archives holding the material, (or can get a search done for you there), explain your request and ask to view the register with the later pages sealed with an elastic band into which area you promise not to peek! <br> | 1. If you are at the archives holding the material, (or can get a search done for you there), explain your request and ask to view the register with the later pages sealed with an elastic band into which area you promise not to peek! <br> | ||
2. Look on the | 2. Look on the FamilySearch Catalog, now being updated daily, to see if the material has been filmed by the GSU. They frequently film material up to the deadline year and not the restricted later part. These films would be available through FSCs and the holding archive would also have a copy. <br> | ||
3. Obtain special permission in writing from the present incumbent of the parish and present it to the archivist. Do this before your visit so that you know it will be acceptable to the duty staff when you arrive. For more information regarding church registers refer to the appropriate course the | 3. Obtain special permission in writing from the present incumbent of the parish and present it to the archivist. Do this before your visit so that you know it will be acceptable to the duty staff when you arrive. For more information regarding church registers refer to the appropriate course the International Institute offers about the country of interest. | ||
'''How to Focus Your Research Using the Parish and Vital Records Listing and the | '''How to Focus Your Research Using the Parish and Vital Records Listing and the FamilySearch Catalog''' | ||
[[Image:How to Focus Your Research.jpg|center|How to Focus Your Research.jpg]] | [[Image:How to Focus Your Research.jpg|center|How to Focus Your Research.jpg]] | ||
== Using Probate == | |||
Probate records, especially wills, are one of the most reliable of the main original sources because they relate to the inheritance of property and have to be sworn to by the testator and the executor. When giving away his belongings, a man is going to accurately identify his property and his relatives and friends. | Probate records, especially wills, are one of the most reliable of the main original sources because they relate to the inheritance of property and have to be sworn to by the testator and the executor. When giving away his belongings, a man is going to accurately identify his property and his relatives and friends. | ||
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Use our Probate Abstract form to assist you with extracting information from probate files. | Use our Probate Abstract form to assist you with extracting information from probate files. | ||
== Using Land Records == | |||
Land records are one of the most reliable of the main original sources because they relate to the legal disposition of land, its sale, mortgaging, leasing, inheritance and accompanying rights. There are many different kinds of land records in different countries, from manorial courts baron and leet in England, sasines in Scotland to homestead and bounty lands records in North America. | Land records are one of the most reliable of the main original sources because they relate to the legal disposition of land, its sale, mortgaging, leasing, inheritance and accompanying rights. There are many different kinds of land records in different countries, from manorial courts baron and leet in England, sasines in Scotland to homestead and bounty lands records in North America. | ||
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*Immigrant country of origin | *Immigrant country of origin | ||
It is wise to consult a good reference book for your area of interest in order to be able to interpret these materials and any indexes to them. In North America, at least, it is essential to have the legal description of the property in order to locate its records. For further information regarding land records refer to the appropriate course The | It is wise to consult a good reference book for your area of interest in order to be able to interpret these materials and any indexes to them. In North America, at least, it is essential to have the legal description of the property in order to locate its records. For further information regarding land records refer to the appropriate course The International Institute offers about the country of interest. | ||
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Information in this Wiki page is excerpted from the online courses {{Methodology, parts 1-6}} offered by [http://www.genealogicalstudies.com The | Information in this Wiki page is excerpted from the online courses {{Methodology, parts 1-6}} offered by [http://www.genealogicalstudies.com The International Institute of Genealogical Studies]. To learn more about these courses or other courses available from the Institute, see our website. We can be contacted at [mailto:wiki@genealogicalstudies.com wiki@genealogicalstudies.com] <br> | ||
We welcome updates and additions to this Wiki page. | We welcome updates and additions to this Wiki page. | ||
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