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Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 1,816 Send Message	Quoy	Report	1 Sep 2011 19:15
	http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/561.htm this is the Beta search for the national archives ,much easier to search . If you put in Bastardry order followed by a name you will get results forgot to say scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Try The New System
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 23,195 Send Message	Joy	Report	1 Sep 2011 18:24
	I have not seen any of these online, only in records offices.
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 7,819 Send Message	InspectorGreenPen	Report	1 Sep 2011 18:21
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 7,819 Send Message	You might get a better response if you put this on the Find Ancestors Board, as this one should not be used for look-ups. You will need to put some dates on there too.
Member Since: January 2008 Posts: 214 Send Message	John	Report	1 Sep 2011 18:08
Member Since: January 2008 Posts: 214 Send Message	Does anyone know if it is possible to look on line for information regarding this?I have three family members I would like to check on.My husbands Grandmother born in Eglyscummin in Wales.His Great Grandfather born in Trelech Wales.My Great Grandfather born in Silverdale Staffordshire. :-0