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-Church records were kept in a chest (or strongbox) known as the [[Parish Chest Records|"parish chest." ]]Records other than the parish registers were called "parish chest records." Some of these records still exist from the 16th century, but many do not begin until the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. <br>
+Church records were kept in a chest (or strongbox) known as the [[Parish Chest Records|"parish chest." ]]&nbsp; Because the Church of England was ordered by the Crown to keep records on all&nbsp;their congregants, any recorded business other than the christenings, marriages and burials of&nbsp;the parishioners&nbsp;was&nbsp;kept in this chest and are known as&nbsp;"parish chest records."&nbsp; Some of these records still exist from the 16th century, but many do not begin until the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. <br>
+These records may include information regarding the care of the poor, settlement examinations, removal orders, apprenticeship indentures, militia certificates and workhouse accounts.&nbsp; And many give detailed information on individuals and families!&nbsp; To read more, go to the page on&nbsp;England Poor Law Records.
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