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''[[England|England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[England Church Records|Church Records]]'' [[Image:800px-Cley next the Sea church St Margaret.jpg|right|200x180px]] 'Nonconformist' is a term referring to religious denominations other than an established or state church.  
''[[England|England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[England Church Records|Church Records]]'' [[Image:800px-Cley next the Sea church St Margaret.jpg|right|200x180px|800px-Cley next the Sea church St Margaret.jpg]] 'Nonconformist' is a term referring to religious denominations other than an established or state church.  


== Introduction  ==
== Introduction  ==
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A law passed in 1836 required many nonconformist groups to send their registers into the Public Record Office. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of those that were deposited. Many of these records have been extracted, and the names appear on [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org] under 'Historical Records.'  
A law passed in 1836 required many nonconformist groups to send their registers into the Public Record Office. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of those that were deposited. Many of these records have been extracted, and the names appear on [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org] under 'Historical Records.'  


T[http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/index.php he Official Non-Parochial BMDs Service] is a database to search for records of birth, baptism, marriage, death and burial taken from non parish sources. Currently, the site indexes The National Archives records for [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=12173&CATLN=3&Highlight=&FullDetails=True RG4] and [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12174&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+5 RG5]. The projects continues by indexing [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=12175&CATLN=3&Highlight=&FullDetails=False RG 6], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=12176&CATLN=3&Highlight=&FullDetails=True RG 7], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12177&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+8 RG 8], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12201&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+32 RG 32], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12202&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+33 RG 33], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12203&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+34 RG 34], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12204&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+35 RG 35], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12205&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+36 RG 36] and [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=1629&SearchInit=4&CATREF=bt+158 BT 158], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=1630&SearchInit=4&CATREF=bt+159 BT 159], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=1631&SearchInit=4&CATREF=bt+160 BT 160]. <br>  
T[http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/index.php he Official Non-Parochial BMDs Service] is a database to search for records of birth, baptism, marriage, death and burial taken from non parish sources. Currently, the site indexes The National Archives records for [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=12173&CATLN=3&Highlight=&FullDetails=True RG4] and [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12174&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+5 RG5]. The projects continues by indexing [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=12175&CATLN=3&Highlight=&FullDetails=False RG 6], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=12176&CATLN=3&Highlight=&FullDetails=True RG 7], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12177&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+8 RG 8], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12201&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+32 RG 32], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12202&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+33 RG 33], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12203&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+34 RG 34], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12204&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+35 RG 35], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=12205&SearchInit=4&CATREF=RG+36 RG 36] and [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=1629&SearchInit=4&CATREF=bt+158 BT 158], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=1630&SearchInit=4&CATREF=bt+159 BT 159], [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=3&CATID=1631&SearchInit=4&CATREF=bt+160 BT 160]. <br>


Major nonconformist groups are discussed below. The following two works contain more information about nonconformist sects:  
Major nonconformist groups are discussed below. The following two works contain more information about nonconformist sects:  
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As a result, both the International Genealogical Index and [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk www.bmdregisters.co.uk] should be looked at for nonconformist records. As time goes by the website will make&nbsp;more records available and your search may be more fruitful.  
As a result, both the International Genealogical Index and [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk www.bmdregisters.co.uk] should be looked at for nonconformist records. As time goes by the website will make&nbsp;more records available and your search may be more fruitful.  


The index to the bmdreisters.co.uk is free to use, but to look at the details or the image of the record [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk www.bmdregisters.co.uk] is a pay website, but could very well be the answer. The International Genealogical Index is free to use at [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]. Some entry are also on the British Isles Vital records Index. However, the original records can be viewed free at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. <br>  
The index to the bmdreisters.co.uk is free to use, but to look at the details or the image of the record [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk www.bmdregisters.co.uk] is a pay website, but could very well be the answer. The International Genealogical Index is free to use at [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]. Some entry are also on the British Isles Vital records Index. However, the original records can be viewed free at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. <br>


== Presbyterians, Baptists, and Independents  ==
== Presbyterians, Baptists, and Independents  ==
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*[http://www.baptisthistory.org.uk/basicpage.php?contents=home&page_title=Home%20Page Baptist Historical Society] <br>15 Fenshurst Gardens Long Ashton, <br>Bristol BS18 9AU England
*[http://www.baptisthistory.org.uk/basicpage.php?contents=home&page_title=Home%20Page Baptist Historical Society] <br>15 Fenshurst Gardens Long Ashton, <br>Bristol BS18 9AU England


*[http://www.urc.org.uk/about/history_society/history_soc/history_soc United Reformed Church History Society] <br>86 Tavistock Place, <br>London WC1H 9RT England <br>(The Presbyterian and Congregational churches are now combined.)
*[http://www.gurc.org.uk/about_us/urc_offices.htm United Reformed Church History Society ]<br>86 Tavistock Place, <br>London WC1H 9RT England <br>(The Presbyterian and Congregational churches are now combined.)


==== Records  ====
==== Records  ====
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*Leary, William. ''My Ancestors Were Methodists: How Can I Find Out More About Them?'' 2nd ed. London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1999. (FHL book {{FHL|967769|title-id|disp=942 D27l}} 1999.)
*Leary, William. ''My Ancestors Were Methodists: How Can I Find Out More About Them?'' 2nd ed. London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1999. (FHL book {{FHL|967769|title-id|disp=942 D27l}} 1999.)


==== [[Image:Scan.0625.jpg|thumb|right]]The Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry  ====
==== [[Image:Scan.0625.jpg|thumb|right|Scan.0625.jpg]]The Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry  ====


The Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry recorded over 10,000 Wesleyan Methodist births and baptisms that occurred between 1813 and 1838 throughout England, Wales, and elsewhere. The records are available at the [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/familyhistory/bmd/step1a.htm The National Archives of the UK] (part of collection codes RG4 and RG5).<br>  
The Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry recorded over 10,000 Wesleyan Methodist births and baptisms that occurred between 1813 and 1838 throughout England, Wales, and elsewhere. The records are available at the [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/familyhistory/bmd/step1a.htm The National Archives of the UK] (part of collection codes RG4 and RG5).<br>


==== Indexes and Copies of Records  ====
==== Indexes and Copies of Records  ====


Many Methodist records are indexed in a searchable online database called [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/ BMDRegisters].&nbsp; A basic search is free but there is a fee for advanced searching and to download images. <br>  
Many Methodist records are indexed in a searchable online database called [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/ BMDRegisters].&nbsp; A basic search is free but there is a fee for advanced searching and to download images. <br>


The records of the Metropolitan Registry are also available on microfilm at the {{FHL|301863|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} (FHL).&nbsp; In addition, the library holds copies of records of individual circuits and congregations.&nbsp; Many of the records are indexed in the {{FHL|742262|title-id|disp=British Isles Vital Records Index}}, which is available at the FHL, [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]], and other archives and libraries. See [[England Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>  
The records of the Metropolitan Registry are also available on microfilm at the {{FHL|301863|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} (FHL).&nbsp; In addition, the library holds copies of records of individual circuits and congregations.&nbsp; Many of the records are indexed in the {{FHL|742262|title-id|disp=British Isles Vital Records Index}}, which is available at the FHL, [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]], and other archives and libraries. See [[England Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>


==== Shovellers List of Methodist Churches  ====
==== Shovellers List of Methodist Churches  ====


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== Roman Catholics  ==
== Roman Catholics  ==
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*{{FHL|399980|author-id|disp=Huguenot Society of London}}
*{{FHL|399980|author-id|disp=Huguenot Society of London}}


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Most of the names from these Huguenot registers are listed&nbsp;at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=historical_records FamilySearch.org]&nbsp;and at [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk BMDRegister.co.uk].  
Most of the names from these Huguenot registers are listed&nbsp;at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=historical_records FamilySearch.org]&nbsp;and at [http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk BMDRegister.co.uk].  
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=historical_records Record Search at FamilySearch.org] has millions of&nbsp;entries transcribed and indexed over the last 40 years, now available online.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=historical_records Record Search at FamilySearch.org] has millions of&nbsp;entries transcribed and indexed over the last 40 years, now available online.


'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''<br>  
'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''<br>


*[[England Norfolk Non-Conformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Norfolk Non-Conformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  
*[[England Norfolk Non-Conformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|England Norfolk Non-Conformist Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  
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