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 * 1837 through 1901
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 July 1837 Civil Registeration began for birth, marriages and deaths.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1841 and every 10 years following a recorded census was taken.&nbsp; The 1841 through 1901 Censuses are index and&nbsp;available to be searched.
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+&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1841 and every 10 years following a recorded census was taken.&nbsp; The 1841 through 1901 Censuses are index and&nbsp;available online to be searched.&nbsp;&nbsp; This can help you establish an area that your ancestors lived in.&nbsp; Other vital information can be gleaned from the census: people living in the house and their relationships, approximate year of birth and place of birth.
+&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; July 1st 1837 civil registration began.&nbsp; All birth marriages and deaths were to be registered at the local registrars
+office.&nbsp; There are online indexes to help locate your ancestors birth, marriage or death.&nbsp; In order to obtain the full event information it is necessary to purchase the certificate.&nbsp; Use censuses and church records to help narrow your search down.
+&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Once you identify the area your ancestor lived in, search parish records.&nbsp;
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