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Steel, Donald J. Sources for Nonconformist Genealogy and Family History. London, England: Phillimore, 1973. (FHL book 942 V26ste, vol. 2.) | Steel, Donald J. Sources for Nonconformist Genealogy and Family History. London, England: Phillimore, 1973. (FHL book 942 V26ste, vol. 2.) | ||
Sources for Roman Catholic and Jewish Genealogy and Family History. London, England: Phillimore, 1974. (FHL book 942 V26ste, vol. 3.)<br>Presbyterians, Baptists, and Independents | Sources for Roman Catholic and Jewish Genealogy and Family History. London, England: Phillimore, 1974. (FHL book 942 V26ste, vol. 3.) | ||
== <br>Presbyterians, Baptists, and Independents == | |||
These religions evolved from 16th century Puritanism. The records of these religions are similar to those of the Church of England. The Baptists, however, practiced adult baptism and recorded births in birth registers, not baptism registers. The Independent Church is also known as the Congregational Church. | These religions evolved from 16th century Puritanism. The records of these religions are similar to those of the Church of England. The Baptists, however, practiced adult baptism and recorded births in birth registers, not baptism registers. The Independent Church is also known as the Congregational Church. | ||
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For information on Congregationalists or Independents, see: | For information on Congregationalists or Independents, see: | ||
Clifford, D. J. H. My Ancestors Were Congregationalists in England & Wales: With a List of Registers. London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1992. (FHL book 942 K23cd.)<br>Methodists | Clifford, D. J. H. My Ancestors Were Congregationalists in England & Wales: With a List of Registers. London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1992. (FHL book 942 K23cd.) | ||
== <br>Methodists == | |||
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: | ||
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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 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 Archives and Libraries for the address.<br>Roman Catholics | The 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 Archives and Libraries for the address. | ||
== <br>Roman Catholics == | |||
Catholic priests usually did not keep registers before 1778 and many registers were written in Latin. Baptism registers usually include the names of the child’s sponsors or godparents. | Catholic priests usually did not keep registers before 1778 and many registers were written in Latin. Baptism registers usually include the names of the child’s sponsors or godparents. | ||
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For information on records not available at the library, contact the society at: | For information on records not available at the library, contact the society at: | ||
The Catholic Record Society c/o 114 Mount Street London W2Y 6AH England<br>Jews | The Catholic Record Society c/o 114 Mount Street London W2Y 6AH England | ||
== <br>Jews == | |||
Most synagogues have retained their own records. For historical information, contact: | Most synagogues have retained their own records. For historical information, contact: | ||
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For more information, see: | For more information, see: | ||
Gandy, Michael. My Ancestor Was Jewish: How Can I Find Out More About Him? London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1982. (FHL book 929.1089924 G153.)<br>Huguenots | Gandy, Michael. My Ancestor Was Jewish: How Can I Find Out More About Him? London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1982. (FHL book 929.1089924 G153.) | ||
== <br>Huguenots == | |||
This Protestant group began in France, and then spread to England as its members fled persecution. Huguenots began keeping records as early as 1567; however, few pre-1684 records still exist. | This Protestant group began in France, and then spread to England as its members fled persecution. Huguenots began keeping records as early as 1567; however, few pre-1684 records still exist. | ||
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The best way to locate published Huguenot records at the Family History Library is to look in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalogue under: | The best way to locate published Huguenot records at the Family History Library is to look in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalogue under: | ||
PUBLICATIONS OF THE HUGUENOT SOCIETY<br>Society of Friends | PUBLICATIONS OF THE HUGUENOT SOCIETY | ||
== <br>Society of Friends == | |||
Also known as Quakers, the Society of Friends did not have appointed clergy to perform the rites of baptism. They recorded births instead. Burial registers usually include the date of death. Quakers recorded marriages to ensure their validity. | Also known as Quakers, the Society of Friends did not have appointed clergy to perform the rites of baptism. They recorded births instead. Burial registers usually include the date of death. Quakers recorded marriages to ensure their validity. | ||