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Ancestry Parish Records

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Chris in Shropshire

Chris in Shropshire Report 18 Feb 2007 09:35

If I subscribe to Ancestry will I have to buy credits to view Parish Records? Thanks Chris

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 18 Feb 2007 09:55

There are virtually no parish records on Ancestry. Gwyn

Ed

Ed Report 18 Feb 2007 10:48

actually there are many parish records on ancestry, if you subscribe to the uk site all data is free.

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 18 Feb 2007 10:51

Sorry to mislead.... I have never found anything I need. Perhaps I am searching incorrectly. Gwyn

Glen In Tinsel Knickers

Glen In Tinsel Knickers Report 18 Feb 2007 11:09

I think the important thing to mention is that the parish records don't have actual images and the number of records in the database is pretty low. Coverage varies for area to area and year to year. They are best used as a guide and should never be a primary source, the internet is just a tool and for the early records then the old fashoined methods are better than the online options at present. Even the online parish clerk (OPC) projects are limited to an extent, they have some transcribed records but very few scans of the actual images which are what you really want.

Shelly

Shelly Report 18 Feb 2007 14:04

i have never found anything useful in the parish and probate records on ancestry

Anne

Anne Report 18 Feb 2007 14:09

I don't even understand the results I get on Ancestry! However I have never found anything that looks as if its useful. But to answer your question - once you have paid your Ancestry sub everything is available for you to view. There are no more hidden payments. Anne