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Church records are an excellent source for accurate information on names and dates and on places of births, marriages, and deaths. Most people who lived in England have information recorded about them in a church record. Since civil authorities did not begin registering vital statistics until July 1837, church records are the best source for family information before that date. | Church records are an excellent source for accurate information on names and dates and on places of births, marriages, and deaths. Most people who lived in England have information recorded about them in a church record. Since civil authorities did not begin registering vital statistics until July 1837, church records are the best source for family information before that date. | ||
In the 1530s King Henry VIII severed ties with the Pope and declared himself the head of the Church of England. This church became known as the state church and was also known as the Established or Anglican Church. In Scotland the Anglican Church was also known as the Episcopal Church. In the 17th Century, there began to be dissension within the Church of England and other religions began to spring up. These other religions are referred to as "nonconformists." or "dissenters" Nonconformists are discussed further on in this section under the name of each denomination. | In the 1530s King Henry VIII severed ties with the Pope and declared himself the head of the Church of England. This church became known as the state church and was also known as the Established or Anglican Church. In Scotland the Anglican Church was also known as the Episcopal Church. In the 17th Century, there began to be dissension within the Church of England and other religions began to spring up. These other religions are referred to as "nonconformists." or "dissenters" Nonconformists are discussed further on in this section under the name of each denomination.<br> | ||
== Church of England Records == | == Church of England Records == | ||
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Tate, W. E. ''The Parish Chest''. Third Edition. Chichester, Sussex, England: Phillimore, 1969. (FHL book 942 K2t.) <!--{12082014397340} --> | Tate, W. E. ''The Parish Chest''. Third Edition. Chichester, Sussex, England: Phillimore, 1969. (FHL book 942 K2t.) <!--{12082014397340} --> | ||
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== Nonconformist Church Records == | == Nonconformist Church Records == | ||
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There are many forms of Methodists Societies in England: Wesleyan, Primitive, New Connexion, and so on. The Wesleyan group was the largest. They were all united under the United Methodist Church in 1932. Some groups recorded their baptisms and burials in the Church of England until the 19th century. For historical material, contact: | There are many forms of Methodists Societies in England: Wesleyan, Primitive, New Connexion, and so on. The Wesleyan group was the largest. They were all united under the United Methodist Church in 1932. Some groups recorded their baptisms and burials in the Church of England until the 19th century. For historical material, contact: | ||
'''The Methodist Archives and Research Centre '''[http://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/ John Rylands University Library]; Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH England. <span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold"><u></u></span></span> | '''The Methodist Archives and Research Centre '''[http://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/ John Rylands University Library]; Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH England. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><u></u></span></span> | ||
To find the location of the birth and burial records, contact: | To find the location of the birth and burial records, contact: | ||
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Leary, William. ''My Ancestors Were Methodists: How Can I Find Out More About Them?'' Second Edition. London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1990. (FHL book 942 D27l 1990.) | Leary, William. ''My Ancestors Were Methodists: How Can I Find Out More About Them?'' Second Edition. London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1990. (FHL book 942 D27l 1990.) | ||
The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=301863&disp=Wesleyan+Methodist+Metropolitan+Registry%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry] recorded over 10,000 Wesleyan Methodist births and baptisms that occurred between 1773 and 1838 throughout England, Wales, and elsewhere. The records and indexes are on microfilm at the Family History Library and in The National Archives. Read the [[England Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] for the address. | The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=301863&disp=Wesleyan+Methodist+Metropolitan+Registry%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry] recorded over 10,000 Wesleyan Methodist births and baptisms that occurred between 1773 and 1838 throughout England, Wales, and elsewhere. The records and indexes are on microfilm at the Family History Library and in The National Archives. Read the [[England Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] for the address. | ||
== Roman Catholics == | == Roman Catholics == | ||
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*Note gaps or missing pages in the record. This may suggest that you should search alternative records for that time period. | *Note gaps or missing pages in the record. This may suggest that you should search alternative records for that time period. | ||
*If the church records do not contain enough information, search for hints (residence, occupation, and so on) that suggest other records to search. | *If the church records do not contain enough information, search for hints (residence, occupation, and so on) that suggest other records to search. | ||
*If you find little or no mention of your family in Church of England parish records, search neighbouring parishes and nonconformist records.<br> | *If you find little or no mention of your family in Church of England parish records, search neighbouring parishes and nonconformist records.<br> | ||
*Search both Church of England parish registers and bishops’ transcripts, as either may contain entries missing from the other. | *Search both Church of England parish registers and bishops’ transcripts, as either may contain entries missing from the other. | ||
* Some of the parish records transcribed on [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org] have an easy link to be able to search LDS web site files. The web page is located at [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers.htm http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers.htm] The search is focused on the USA or UK. The search is by parish/towns in the counties. Each of the record batches are listed alphabeticaly, with notations of time periods, separted into groups of christenings or marraiges records. The web site is a portal to the specific parish record linked to transcribed records on the [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org] web site by using a surname search. If you are not able to enter the batch search page try using a common surname. When the search page is connected, surnames can also be changed from search to search. First name only serches are possible, parent searches are possible, father only searches using his surname or first name are also possible. The results show spelling varations of the surname. Transcribed records may still have omitted information found in the orginal record. <br> | * Some of the parish records transcribed on [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org] have an easy link to be able to search LDS web site files. The web page is located at [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers.htm http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers.htm] The search is focused on the USA or UK. The search is by parish/towns in the counties. Each of the record batches are listed alphabeticaly, with notations of time periods, separted into groups of christenings or marraiges records. The web site is a portal to the specific parish record linked to transcribed records on the [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org] web site by using a surname search. If you are not able to enter the batch search page try using a common surname. When the search page is connected, surnames can also be changed from search to search. First name only serches are possible, parent searches are possible, father only searches using his surname or first name are also possible. The results show spelling varations of the surname. Transcribed records may still have omitted information found in the orginal record. <br> | ||
Some church records have been destroyed by fire, lost, stolen, defaced, or damaged by dampness or aging. To protect their records, most parishes have deposited their early registers in county record offices. Addresses of the county record offices are given in: Humphery-Smith, Cecil R., <u>The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers</u>. Second Edition. Chichester, Sussex: Phillimore & Company, 1995. (FHL book 942 E7pa 1995.) | |||
Parish maps can help you determine which parish to search. Maps will reveal neighbouring parishes to search if your ancestor is not listed in the parish where you expected him or her to be. See [[England Maps|England Maps]] for more information. <br> | |||
== Online Training from the Family History Library for British Church Records == | == Online Training from the Family History Library for British Church Records == | ||
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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">The Church’s Family History Library has been providing classes to patrons for many years. In the past, a patron would have to travel to the Library to take advantage of these classes, but no longer. The Library will begin testing different methods of exporting these classes to patrons who reside outside of the Salt Lake City area. The first method to be tested is a set of five lessons in a classroom setting in a video format. These lessons are now available on [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] and cover the basics of getting started with family history research in England. Go to FamilySearch and select Education under the Family History Library menu. The five lessons are called:</span> | <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">The Church’s Family History Library has been providing classes to patrons for many years. In the past, a patron would have to travel to the Library to take advantage of these classes, but no longer. The Library will begin testing different methods of exporting these classes to patrons who reside outside of the Salt Lake City area. The first method to be tested is a set of five lessons in a classroom setting in a video format. These lessons are now available on [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] and cover the basics of getting started with family history research in England. Go to FamilySearch and select Education under the Family History Library menu. The five lessons are called:</span> | ||
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"></span>'''<span style="font-family: Arial; | <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;"></span>'''<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/Education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 Family History Research Series Online]</span>''' | ||
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Lesson 1: Research Overview</span> | <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Lesson 1: Research Overview</span> | ||