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Records Prior to 1841

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SharonEdwards

SharonEdwards Report 11 Feb 2009 13:04

I have traced my family back to 1795 as this person still lived in 1841. How do I find out any more information?

If anyone can help it will be much appreciated.

Regards
Sharon

Jeeberella

Jeeberella Report 11 Feb 2009 13:08

hi sharon, I'm the same, can go back to 1693 but then hit a brick wall because I don't know where to look!

Potty

Potty Report 11 Feb 2009 13:14

You will have to search in parish records for births and marriages.

Try this site:

www.familysearch.org

Also, google for the county you are interested in, followed by parish records.

Some counties have online parish clerk sites with transcriptions of parish records.

Sam

Sam Report 11 Feb 2009 13:15

You need to start looking for other records - parish records for baptism, marriages, burials is usually the place to begin.

Not all are online so at some point it will most likely mean a visit to the Records Office for the area that your ancestors came from.

Sam x

SharonEdwards

SharonEdwards Report 11 Feb 2009 13:19

Thank you all very much for your replies. Parish records it is then.

Regards
Sharon