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England and Wales Nonconformist Record Indexes (RGA 4-8) ,1588-1977 - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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'''''This wiki article describes an index that is scheduled to become available for free online at FamilySearch Record Search.''''' | '''''This wiki article describes an index that is scheduled to become available for free online at FamilySearch Record Search.''''' | ||
== Collection Time Period == | == Collection Time Period == | ||
This is an index of Non-Church of England records and Church of England records kept by institutions outside the normal Church of England parishes from 1567 to 1865. However, the index primarily covers records between 1742 and 1865. | This is an index of Non-Church of England records and Church of England records kept by institutions outside the normal Church of England parishes from 1567 to 1865. However, the index primarily covers records between 1742 and 1865. | ||
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The index to the nonconformist records (RG 4-8) was originally created by the National Archives in London as an online access to digital images created from the original records. The index connects patrons to images and transcripts of the images that they can view and download if they purchase credits from the National Archives Web site. The Web site is at www.bmdregisters.co.uk/. | The index to the nonconformist records (RG 4-8) was originally created by the National Archives in London as an online access to digital images created from the original records. The index connects patrons to images and transcripts of the images that they can view and download if they purchase credits from the National Archives Web site. The Web site is at www.bmdregisters.co.uk/. | ||
=== Record Reliability === | === Record Reliability === | ||
The index is highly reliable for the collections. | The index is highly reliable for the collections. | ||
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“The rest of the series contains the archive of the Russian Orthodox Church in London, 1721-1927. The records include not only registers of births, marriages, deaths, and conversions but also comprehensive general records on the day-to-day workings of the church. The usual language is Russian, with some Greek; there are a few documents such as certificates, letters and passports in English, French and German” (Guide to BMD Registers, www.nationalarchives.gov.uk). | “The rest of the series contains the archive of the Russian Orthodox Church in London, 1721-1927. The records include not only registers of births, marriages, deaths, and conversions but also comprehensive general records on the day-to-day workings of the church. The usual language is Russian, with some Greek; there are a few documents such as certificates, letters and passports in English, French and German” (Guide to BMD Registers, www.nationalarchives.gov.uk). | ||
=== [[Image:England Nonconformist Index for RG 4-8 (Record Groups 4-8) | === [[Image:England Nonconformist Index for RG 4-8 (Record Groups 4-8) (09-0262) bmdregisters.co.uk.JPG|thumb|right]][[Image:England Nonconformist Index for RG 4-8 (Record Groups 4-8) (09-0262) Sample search for Milton 002.JPG|thumb|right]]Record Content === | ||
The index from the original Web site usually lists the following information: | The index from the original Web site usually lists the following information: | ||
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• record group (RG 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8) view (full details of a transcript or the page image) | • record group (RG 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8) view (full details of a transcript or the page image) | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
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. | ||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
www.bmdregisters.co.uk/ | www.bmdregisters.co.uk/ | ||
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[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk www.nationalarchives.gov.uk] | [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk www.nationalarchives.gov.uk] | ||
http://www.huguenotsociety.org.uk/ | http://www.huguenotsociety.org.uk/ | ||
== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
www.wiki.familysearch.org/en/England_Nonconformist_Church_Records | www.wiki.familysearch.org/en/England_Nonconformist_Church_Records | ||
== Sources of This Collection == | == Sources of This Collection == | ||
Public Record Office at Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 | Public Record Office at Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 | ||
==== How to Cite Your Sources ==== | ==== How to Cite Your Sources ==== | ||
Instructions for citing this source can be found at: Cite Your Sources | ''Instructions for citing this source can be found at: [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Cite_Your_Sources_%28Source_Footnotes%29 Cite Your Sources (Source Footnotes)]'' | ||
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