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England, Northumberland, Cumberland, Durham, Miscellaneous Records - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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Each type of record was created for a different purpose, but most were created to keep track of the vital events happening in the lives of the citizens and to safeguard their legal interests. | Each type of record was created for a different purpose, but most were created to keep track of the vital events happening in the lives of the citizens and to safeguard their legal interests. | ||
== Record Reliability == | |||
The government required the keeping of electoral registers, and the reliability of the information is high with respect to the place of residence and the name of the individual. | The government required the keeping of electoral registers, and the reliability of the information is high with respect to the place of residence and the name of the individual. | ||
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Church of England parish registers are the most reliable and accurate family history source until July 1837, when the government instituted the civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths. Information in parish registers and bishops’ transcripts can be verified against each other. | Church of England parish registers are the most reliable and accurate family history source until July 1837, when the government instituted the civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths. Information in parish registers and bishops’ transcripts can be verified against each other. | ||
== Known Issues with This Collection == | == Known Issues with This Collection == | ||
{{HR Known Issues|no message=}}Problem: Why can’t I view images, even after I have registered and signed in? | {{HR Known Issues|no message=}}Problem: Why can’t I view images, even after I have registered and signed in? | ||
Answer: The England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records is a limited publication collection. FamilySearch has rights to publish images online to the following groups for this collection: Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers, LDS members, contributing organizations, and volunteers. | Answer: The England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records is a limited publication collection. FamilySearch has rights to publish images online to the following groups for this collection: Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers, LDS members, contributing organizations, and volunteers. | ||
However, the programming that helps identify contributing organizations and volunteers is not currently written. Please be patient while FamilySearch works to expand the availability of records to these larger groups. | However, the programming that helps identify contributing organizations and volunteers is not currently written. Please be patient while FamilySearch works to expand the availability of records to these larger groups. | ||