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The following types of repositories often answer mail requests for information: <br> | The following types of repositories often answer mail requests for information: <br> | ||
'''County record office''': contact the county record office to determine the procedure for searching records.<br> | '''County record office''': contact the county record office to determine the procedure for searching records.<br> | ||
'''Local parish''': parishes will generally answer correspondence when a small donation is enclosed. Ask that your request be forwarded if the records are now in a repository. To find parish addresses, consult a church directory. See [[England Church Directories | Church Directories]].<br> | '''Local parish''': parishes will generally answer correspondence when a small donation is enclosed. Ask that your request be forwarded if the records are now in a repository. To find parish addresses, consult a church directory. See [[England Church Directories | Church Directories]].<br> | ||
'''Other archives''': some church records are in libraries, museums, or other repositories. | '''Other archives''': some church records are in libraries, museums, or other repositories. | ||
< | When writing to England for genealogical information, be as concise as possible. Do not add unnecessary history about the family you are researching. If staff members at the archive cannot look up the requested information, ask them to send you a list of recommended researchers. Send the following with your request: | ||
*An international money order for the search fee and postage or a donation to the church | |||
*The full name and sex of the person sought | |||
*The names of the parents, if known | |||
*The event you are looking for, with approximate date and place | |||
*Request for a complete copy (or photocopy) of the original record | |||
If your request is not answered, write to the local family history society and ask if one of their members would do the search for you. See the [[England Societies|<u>Societies</u>]] article in the Wiki. | |||
== Research Guidance == | == Research Guidance == | ||