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''[[England]]'' | ''[[England]]'' | ||
=== Introduction === | === Introduction === | ||
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*'''1620''' A group of Congregationalists sailed on the Mayflower to the New World. | *'''1620''' A group of Congregationalists sailed on the Mayflower to the New World. | ||
*'''1630''' Puritans seeking church reform left for New England under the leadership of John Winthrop. | *'''1630''' Puritans seeking church reform left for New England under the leadership of John Winthrop. | ||
*'''1642-1660''' Civil War took place in England. Charles I was executed in 1649. Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of England. Bishop's courts were abolished. Civil war caused political and religious upheaval. Parish registers were poorly kept. Many other changes affected record keeping. | *'''1642-1660''' Civil War took place in England. Charles I was executed in 1649. Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of England. Bishop's courts were abolished. Civil war caused political and religious upheaval. Parish registers were poorly kept. Many other changes affected record keeping. During this period an attempt was made to create a civil registration of births and marriages but it was not very successful. | ||
*'''1644''' Presbyterian and Independent records began, but many of these early records no longer exist. | *'''1644''' Presbyterian and Independent records began, but many of these early records no longer exist. | ||
*'''1656''' Society of Friends (Quaker) records began. These records are unique among English religious records because they are so thorough. | *'''1656''' Society of Friends (Quaker) records began. These records are unique among English religious records because they are so thorough. | ||
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For many localities, there may be more than one history. There are hundreds of histories about English parishes. The Family History Library has many histories, and they will be listed in the Family History Library Catalog. Use the Place Search and type a locality. Histories are often available at major public and university libraries and archives. | For many localities, there may be more than one history. There are hundreds of histories about English parishes. The Family History Library has many histories, and they will be listed in the Family History Library Catalog. Use the Place Search and type a locality. Histories are often available at major public and university libraries and archives. | ||
The 'Victoria County Histories' is an important ongoing series of local histories for most counties. Each entry includes general background and history from pre-Roman times and individual chapters on industry, economy, and history. Pedigrees or histories of prominent individuals and occupants of historic homes are often included. Call numbers for these histories are found in the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog]. Use the Place-name search, search for a county, and select the topic of History. | The 'Victoria County Histories' is an important ongoing series of local histories for most counties. Each entry includes general background and history from pre-Roman times and individual chapters on industry, economy, and history. Pedigrees or histories of prominent individuals and occupants of historic homes are often included. Call numbers for these histories are found in the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog]. Use the Place-name search, search for a county, and select the topic of History. | ||
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