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MarilynB

MarilynB Report 31 Aug 2014 12:38

Hi, can anyone help with this one please, If I have the film number of a baptism, as listed on Ancestry Select records, would I be able to go straight to the baptism at the record office, or would I have to know the church where the baptism took place.

Just wondered as I seem to find a lot of baptisms on Select records from Manchester and can get to Manchester library to view the originals if needed.

Any help appreciated, thanks a lot

Marilyn

Researching:
Stirrup, Williams, Winter, Newton, Johnson, Barrett, Bruce, Bruen, Hartley, Proffit, Rogers, all in Manchester and loads of other names and places

ArgyllGran

ArgyllGran Report 31 Aug 2014 13:29

I think I'm right in saying that the film numbers are FHL (Family History Library) film numbers, which relate specifically to FamilySearch records.
They wouldn't be available at a public library.

http://ancestryforums.custhelp.com/posts/4699b701aa

The Manchester Family History Centre might be able to help - it's a FamilySearch centre.


Manchester England Family History Center
Altringham Road WYTHENSHAWE, M22 4BJ UNITED KINGDOM
+44 0 161-902 9279
Hours M-W 9am-3pm; T 6pm-8pm.

https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Manchester_England_Family_History_Center

"FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. "

Researching:
Old genealogists never die.....they just lose their census.

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 31 Aug 2014 13:37

your nearest Mormon church may be able to assist you

Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

Andysmum

Andysmum Report 31 Aug 2014 15:43

Have a look at this site. If "Film No." is the same as "Batch No." then you should be able to view your Baptism on here.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers.htm#PageTitle

MarilynB

MarilynB Report 31 Aug 2014 22:00

Thanks for your advice, sorry I did type a reply earlier but mustn't have added it right.

Thanks again, Marilyn :-D

Researching:
Stirrup, Williams, Winter, Newton, Johnson, Barrett, Bruce, Bruen, Hartley, Proffit, Rogers, all in Manchester and loads of other names and places