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England and Wales Nonconformist Record Indexes (RGA 4-8) ,1588-1977 - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
England and Wales Nonconformist Record Indexes (RGA 4-8) ,1588-1977 - FamilySearch Historical Records (view source)
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The index is highly reliable for the collections. | The index is highly reliable for the collections. | ||
== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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Image:England Nonconformist Index for RG 4-8 (Record Groups 4-8) (09-0262) bmdregisters.co.uk.JPG | Image:England Nonconformist Index for RG 4-8 (Record Groups 4-8) (09-0262) bmdregisters.co.uk.JPG | ||
Image:England Nonconformist Index for RG 4-8 (Record Groups 4-8) (09-0262) Sample search for Milton 002.JPG | Image:England Nonconformist Index for RG 4-8 (Record Groups 4-8) (09-0262) Sample search for Milton 002.JPG | ||
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Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. 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. | Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. 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. | ||
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/familysearch-tips/360 FamilySearch Search Tips]. | For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/familysearch-tips/360 FamilySearch Search Tips]. | ||
==== Using the Information ==== | ==== Using the Information ==== | ||
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==== General Information About These Records ==== | ==== General Information About These Records ==== | ||
Church records are an excellent source for validating the vital events in someone’s life and are also the best source of individual information. Use the index to link to your ancestor in the church record. Keep in mind that as with any index, transcription errors may occur. | Church records are an excellent source for validating the vital events in someone’s life and are also the best source of individual information. Use the index to link to your ancestor in the church record. Keep in mind that as with any index, transcription errors may occur. | ||
== Known Issues with This Collection == | == Known Issues with This Collection == | ||
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When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. 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. | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. 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. | ||
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | ||
=== Citation for This Collection === | |||
The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. | |||
{{Collection citation | text= "England and Wales, Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG-4-8)." Index. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing Baptist Church. Public Record Office, London.}} | |||
[[England and Wales Nonconformist Index for RG 4-8 (Record Groups 4-8) (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]] | |||
[[Category:England_Nonconformist_Church_Records|RG 4-8 (Record Groups 4-8)]] | [[Category:England_Nonconformist_Church_Records|RG 4-8 (Record Groups 4-8)]] | ||