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Parish records and Bishops transcripts

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Patricia

Patricia Report 24 Aug 2011 10:51

Hello,

Can someone tell me how and where to look up Parish records and Bishops transcripts online.. Can this be done on GR

Thankyou

Pat

Lynski

Lynski Report 24 Aug 2011 11:11

You could try this site -

https://familysearch.org/

It has records before 1837.

Researching:
Bagley, Millington, Morrey, Edwards, Sims, Weaver

Renes

Renes Report 24 Aug 2011 12:01

Patricia

try Googling the village or area you are looking at -- followed by Parish Records ---- the OPC ---- Online Parish Clerks --- are transcribing Parish/Bishops transcripts on a voluntary basis all over the country

Renes

Patricia

Patricia Report 24 Aug 2011 14:18

Thankyou Lynski,Irene and Howard for taking he time to reply to my question.

Howard your reply is beautifully extensive and I will be able to get great use from your information

Regards

Pat

mgnv

mgnv Report 24 Aug 2011 18:34

Browse the collections available at:
https://www.familysearch.org/s/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE

Also, if these areas are of interest, then these site are worth knowing:
http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/indexp.html
http://www.durhamrecordsonline.com/

Patricia

Patricia Report 25 Aug 2011 11:24

mgnv,

Thankyou very much for these links. I find the Lancashire one particually useful at this time.

Pat