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=== Marriages === | === Marriages === | ||
Typically, the English married in their 20's. You may find records that show a couple’s “intent to marry” in addition to the records of the actual marriage. Sometimes, however, the couple registered their intent to marry but never married. Church of England parish register marriage records usually contain: | |||
* Marriage date | * Marriage date | ||
* Name of the bride and groom | * Name of the bride and groom | ||
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Many bishop’s transcripts are on film at the Family History Library, listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalogue under: | Many bishop’s transcripts are on film at the Family History Library, listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalogue under: | ||
England, [county name], [parish name] - Church records<br> | England, [county name], [parish name] - Church records <br>England, [county name] - Church records | ||
Most films contain all the years for one parish on one film. However, some are arranged by deanery and year. Those arranged by year and then by deanery are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalogue under: | Most films contain all the years for one parish on one film. However, some are arranged by deanery and year. Those arranged by year and then by deanery are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalogue under: | ||
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{{details3|[[England and Wales Poor Law Records Pre-1834]] and [[England and Wales Poor Law Records 1834-1948]]|poor law records}} | {{details3|[[England and Wales Poor Law Records Pre-1834]] and [[England and Wales Poor Law Records 1834-1948]]|poor law records}} | ||
== Accessing England Church Records == | == Accessing England Church Records == | ||
=== | === Accessing Records === | ||
The | The first step is to find out which records survive for the parish you are researching. The following places are useful for this: | ||
* [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/churchdb GENUKI Church Database] | * [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/churchdb GENUKI Church Database] | ||
* Each parishes page on this wiki | * Each parishes page on this wiki | ||
* The parishes entry on the [https://www.familysearch.org/catalog/search FamilySearch Catalog] is usually | * The parishes entry on the [https://www.familysearch.org/catalog/search FamilySearch Catalog] | ||
* The county archive or record office | |||
Once you know what records exist, the next step is to access those records. The easiest way to find records for a particular ancestor is to use an index or transcript of the records. If these are not available then you'll need to browse the original records manually to find records of interest. Both can often be done online, though many websites required a subscription, or can be used for free only at public libraries and Family History Centers (FHCs). | |||
The original records are usually stored at county record offices (Anglican) or The National Archives (non-conformist). A few may remain in custody of the parish, or at local archives or museums. | |||
=== Major Websites === | === Major Websites === | ||
The table below includes mostly Anglican and some Nonconformist church records that are online at the following major genealogy sites: [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] , [https://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry ($)] , [https://findmypast.com FindMyPast ($)] and [https://www.thegenealogist.com/ The Genealogist ($)] . For each county these websites are ranked under the "Index Online" column according to their number of entries from largest to smallest (left to right). | The table below includes mostly Anglican and some Nonconformist church records that are online at the following major genealogy sites: [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] , [https://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry ($)] , [https://findmypast.com FindMyPast ($)] and [https://www.thegenealogist.com/ The Genealogist ($)] . For each county these websites are ranked under the "Index Online" column according to their number of entries from largest to smallest (left to right). | ||
A free account is required to access FamilySearch, and some of the images on their websites can only be viewed at FHCs or Affiliate Libraries. Note that the records formerly part of the IGI are excluded from this table. See the next section for those records. | A free account is required to access FamilySearch, and some of the images on their websites can only be viewed at FHCs or Affiliate Libraries. Note that the records formerly part of the IGI are excluded from this table. See the next section for those records. | ||
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The records that were extracted from original source documents were only ever a small fraction of all existing records. No original images are included. The records are arranged in batches and sometimes it is useful to know what batches correspond to a particular place. [http://www.archersoftware.co.uk/igi/ Archersoftware], while a few years out of date, provides batch information for the entire British Isles. Many, sometimes even a majority of records, were indexed for Bedfordshire, Berkshire, ... (cull list to 5-10 counties). There are still millions of records for the other counties, and every single county is included. | The records that were extracted from original source documents were only ever a small fraction of all existing records. No original images are included. The records are arranged in batches and sometimes it is useful to know what batches correspond to a particular place. [http://www.archersoftware.co.uk/igi/ Archersoftware], while a few years out of date, provides batch information for the entire British Isles. Many, sometimes even a majority of records, were indexed for Bedfordshire, Berkshire, ... (cull list to 5-10 counties). There are still millions of records for the other counties, and every single county is included. | ||
To do a general search of these records, see the following: | To do a general search of these records, see the following: | ||
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*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/england-boyds-marriage-indexes-1538-1850 England, Boyd's Marriage Indexes, 1538-1850], ($), index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/england-boyds-marriage-indexes-1538-1850 England, Boyd's Marriage Indexes, 1538-1850], ($), index | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5967 England, Pallot's Marriage Index, 1780 - 1837], ($), index | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5967 England, Pallot's Marriage Index, 1780 - 1837], ($), index | ||
*[http://sog.archiveps.co.uk/bin/index.php Society of Genealogists] ($) have many transcriptions of church records, members only | *[http://sog.archiveps.co.uk/bin/index.php Society of Genealogists] ($) have many transcriptions of church records, members only | ||
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*[http://www.fhlfavorites.info/Links/British/Start_%20Page/British_Frame_Page.htm <font color="#800080">FHLFavorites.com</font>]- links to millions of entries from many areas of England; many are at no cost | *[http://www.fhlfavorites.info/Links/British/Start_%20Page/British_Frame_Page.htm <font color="#800080">FHLFavorites.com</font>]- links to millions of entries from many areas of England; many are at no cost | ||
*[http://www.marriage-locator.co.uk/ Marriage Locator]: Helps to locate the church where the marriage took place | *[http://www.marriage-locator.co.uk/ Marriage Locator]: Helps to locate the church where the marriage took place | ||
*[http://www.uk-genealogy.org.uk/Registers Parish Registers and Phillimore Marriage records] hundreds of parish registers and other BMD transcripts in their collection, and they are working to put them all online. | *[http://www.uk-genealogy.org.uk/Registers Parish Registers and Phillimore Marriage records] hundreds of parish registers and other BMD transcripts in their collection, and they are working to put them all online. | ||
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=== Offline Indexes === | === Offline Indexes === | ||
Indexes to church records have been published by family history societies in England. Read more in the [[England Societies|Societies]] article. | Indexes to church records have been published by family history societies in England. Read more in the [[England Societies|Societies]] article. | ||
*Some county record offices hold in-house and sometimes, online indexes to their own records holdings. | *Some county record offices hold in-house and sometimes, online indexes to their own records holdings. | ||
*Many family history societies have published in booklet-form, or on microfiche, or on CD-ROM numerous countywide or parish church records transcriptions and indexes. | *Many family history societies have published in booklet-form, or on microfiche, or on CD-ROM numerous countywide or parish church records transcriptions and indexes. | ||
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The Library does hold some records relevant to genealogy, but it is unlikely to be the best starting point for such research. The Library holds very few parish registers, however it does hold records relating to those marriages where a licence was issued under the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Library has written a research guide on the family history records it holds, and a guide to the marriage records in its collections: | The Library does hold some records relevant to genealogy, but it is unlikely to be the best starting point for such research. The Library holds very few parish registers, however it does hold records relating to those marriages where a licence was issued under the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Library has written a research guide on the family history records it holds, and a guide to the marriage records in its collections: | ||
For further information on the Library’s collections and services, please see its website: [http://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/ Lambeth Palace Library.org] | For further information on the Library’s collections and services, please see its website: [http://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org/ Lambeth Palace Library.org] | ||
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As you search church records, use the following strategies: | As you search church records, use the following strategies: | ||
*Search parish registers, bishops’ transcripts, and all other available records for the time period. | *Search parish registers, bishops’ transcripts, and all other available records for the time period. | ||
*Note all entries, including burials, in the parish registers for the surname unless the name is very common. | *Note all entries, including burials, in the parish registers for the surname unless the name is very common. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
== Research Guidance == | == Research Guidance == | ||
''' | '''FamilySearch Help Center Online Lessons:''' | ||
FamilySearch Help Center Online Lessons: | |||
*[https://familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/75 '''England Beginning Research Series Lesson 4: Understanding Church Records'''] | *[https://familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/75 '''England Beginning Research Series Lesson 4: Understanding Church Records'''] | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/42 '''Church of England Church Records Part 1'''] | *[https://familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/42 '''Church of England Church Records Part 1'''] | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/200 '''Church of England Church Records Part 2'''] | *[https://familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/200 '''Church of England Church Records Part 2'''] | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/506 '''England Nonconformist Church Records'''] - Parts 1 and 2 | *[https://familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/506 '''England Nonconformist Church Records'''] - Parts 1 and 2 | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/457 '''England Parish Chest Records'''] | |||
== Related Web Pages == | == Related Web Pages == | ||