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| The basis of research after 1837 includes extensive use of the 1841 – 1911 census records, civil registration records and index of births, marriages, and deaths from 1837 forward (years of availability vary for each group of records), and use of the newly available GRO (General Register’s Office) records. In addition, the church records of the Church of England including parish maps and non-conformist denominations are a valuable source of information for your English and Welsh families. the General Probate Registry beginning in 1859 is another valuable resource. Come and learn how to find and use these great resources, many of which are now available at no charge by using online records. Search strategies will be also presented. | | The basis of research after 1837 includes extensive use of the 1841 – 1911 census records, civil registration records and index of births, marriages, and deaths from 1837 forward (years of availability vary for each group of records), and use of the newly available GRO (General Register’s Office) records. In addition, the church records of the Church of England including parish maps and non-conformist denominations are a valuable source of information for your English and Welsh families. the General Probate Registry beginning in 1859 is another valuable resource. Come and learn how to find and use these great resources, many of which are now available at no charge by using online records. Search strategies will be also presented. |
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| <u>'''Family History Center Portals'''</u> | | <u>'''FamilySearch Center Portals'''</u> |
| Premium websites are available in the Family History Center-Portals for research. These can only be accessed from the Family History Center Computers. If you wanted to access them from your home computer, the premium websites would require a paid subscription. | | Premium websites are available in the Family History Center-Portals for research. These can only be accessed from the Family History Center Computers. If you wanted to access them from your home computer, the premium websites would require a paid subscription. |
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| ====Databases and Software==== | | ====Databases and Software==== |
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| :*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. | | :*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. |
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| ====Hardware and Equipment==== | | ====Hardware and Equipment==== |