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Starting in 1973, FamilySearch created a major index called the [[International Genealogical Index|IGI]] (International Genealogical Index). It contained both indexed/extracted church register name entries as well as user submitted records (the forerunner to the FamilySearch's Family Tree). | Starting in 1973, FamilySearch created a major index called the [[International Genealogical Index|IGI]] (International Genealogical Index). It contained both indexed/extracted church register name entries as well as user submitted records (the forerunner to the FamilySearch's Family Tree). | ||
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 [http://www.archersoftware.co.uk/igi/ Archersoftware], while a few years out of date, provides batch information for the entire British Isles.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 [http://www.archersoftware.co.uk/igi/ Archersoftware], while a few years out of date, provides batch information for the entire British Isles.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. Note: Indexed records which used to comprise a major portion of the IGI, have been migrated over into the current [https://www.familysearch.org/search/hr/search '''FamilySearch.org''']'s main search engine system many years ago. These old entries are complemented by tens of millions of additional searchable (England) names online at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/hr/search ''this link''] and as well with recently indexed names (added weekly). | ||
To do a general search of | To do a general search of old (IGI) database of submitted entries as well as old indexed names, see the following: | ||
* [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1473014 England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975], index, incomplete. Also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9841 Ancestry.com], [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30042/england-births-christenings-1538-1975?s=218489221 MyHeritage], ($) | * [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1473014 England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975], index, incomplete. Also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9841 Ancestry.com], [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30042/england-births-christenings-1538-1975?s=218489221 MyHeritage], ($) | ||