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Civil registration is the government recording of births, marriages, and deaths. Civil registration records are excellent sources of names, dates, and places of births, marriages, and deaths. | Civil registration is the government recording of births, marriages, and deaths. Civil registration records are excellent sources of names, dates, and places of births, marriages, and deaths. Because they are indexed and cover most of the population, English civil registration records are important sources for genealogical research. Learn more about using these records for family history by clicking [http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Registeringlifeevents/Familyhistoryandresearch/DG_175464 here]. <br> | ||
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== General Historical Background == | == General Historical Background == | ||
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The Family History Library has: | The Family History Library has: | ||
1. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1110522&disp=Indexes+to+divorce+and+matrimonial+cause%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Indexes to divorce and matrimonial causes files from the Court for Divorce and Matrimonial causes and Supreme Court of Judicature, High Court of Justice, Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division, Principal Probate Registry, 1858-1958''].<br> | 1. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1110522&disp=Indexes+to+divorce+and+matrimonial+cause%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Indexes to divorce and matrimonial causes files from the Court for Divorce and Matrimonial causes and Supreme Court of Judicature, High Court of Justice, Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division, Principal Probate Registry, 1858-1958''].<br> | ||
2.[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=695681&disp=Index+to+divorces+(as+listed+in+Palmer%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Index to divorces (as listed in Palmer's Indexes to "The Times" newspaper, London) 1788-1910]. | 2.[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=695681&disp=Index+to+divorces+(as+listed+in+Palmer%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Index to divorces (as listed in Palmer's Indexes to "The Times" newspaper, London) 1788-1910]. | ||
=== Deaths === | === Deaths === | ||
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== British Persons Christened, Married or Buried Abroad == | == British Persons Christened, Married or Buried Abroad == | ||
For information on British persons abroad, click [[ | For information on British persons abroad, click [[British Persons Abroad|here]]. | ||
== Locating Civil Registration Records == | == Locating Civil Registration Records == | ||
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Civil registration records are kept at the superintendent registrar’s district office. Duplicates are kept at the Office for National Statistics (formerly Registrar General). | Civil registration records are kept at the superintendent registrar’s district office. Duplicates are kept at the Office for National Statistics (formerly Registrar General). | ||
=== Ordering Certificates === | === Ordering Certificates === | ||
Civil registration certificates are closed to the public. The only way to obtain one is to order a copy from the Register General Office for England and Wales. You may order through the Internet, mail or FAX. For more information, see their Web site at: | Civil registration certificates are closed to the public. The only way to obtain one is to order a copy from the Register General Office for England and Wales. You may order through the Internet, mail or FAX. For more information, see their Web site at: | ||
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*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/RegOffice/ http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/RegOffice/] | *[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/RegOffice/ http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/RegOffice/] | ||
Keep in mind that over time district boundaries have changed, and some districts have been abolished. | Keep in mind that over time district boundaries have changed, and some districts have been abolished. | ||
== Indexes to Civil Registration Records == | == Indexes to Civil Registration Records == | ||
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1. [http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl FreeBMD] - Search features include: | 1. [http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl FreeBMD] - Search features include: | ||
*Name | *Name | ||
*Date the event was registered | *Date the event was registered | ||
*Name of the district and county | *Name of the district and county | ||
*Date range | *Date range | ||
*Names of parents or spouse | *Names of parents or spouse | ||
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The registers in local Registration Districts in both England and Wales are the <u>primary</u> registration information of births marriages and deaths. Research has shown that the national index contains many errors and omissions. The indexation of primary records is based on year of event unlike the national index which is compiled from quarterly returns and is therefore more likely to locate the event you seek. | The registers in local Registration Districts in both England and Wales are the <u>primary</u> registration information of births marriages and deaths. Research has shown that the national index contains many errors and omissions. The indexation of primary records is based on year of event unlike the national index which is compiled from quarterly returns and is therefore more likely to locate the event you seek. | ||
3. [http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/nameindex/ai_content.php The Genealogist website] has indexed and posted online most of the births, marriages and deaths throughout the country. The indexes provide the same information as listed above. | 3. [http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/nameindex/ai_content.php The Genealogist website] has indexed and posted online most of the births, marriages and deaths throughout the country. The indexes provide the same information as listed above. | ||
=== Records at the Family History Library === | === Records at the Family History Library === | ||
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==== Online Training from the Family History Library for British Civil Registrations ==== | ==== Online Training from the Family History Library for British Civil Registrations ==== | ||
<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 class="Apple-style-span | <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;" />'''<span style="font-family: arial;" class="Apple-style-span">[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> | ||
<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">Lesson 2: Census Records</span> | <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Lesson 2: Census Records</span> | ||
<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">Lesson 3: Civil Registration</span> | <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Lesson 3: Civil Registration</span> | ||
<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">Lesson 4: Church Records</span> | <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Lesson 4: Church Records</span> | ||
<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">Lesson 5: Find Your Ancestors</span> | <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Lesson 5: Find Your Ancestors</span> | ||
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[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England]] | ||