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Earlier than 1841Herefordshire/Shropshire

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Helen

Helen Report 17 Jan 2007 21:36

If you know the name of the town/village where they were from Google ''XXXXXXXX Parish Records''. Often brings up an online register that some kind person has transcribed. Rootschat*com has boards that are for each county. You can ask for a lookup and you'll get emailed when there is a reply. Or try posting the details on here?

Linda

Linda Report 17 Jan 2007 20:55

Thankyou both for advice! Linda

Lorraine

Lorraine Report 17 Jan 2007 19:54

hi there is a shropshire family history society who provide searches of parish records through requests www.sfhs lorraine

Researching:
derry,breakwell,kinnish,wadlow,penny,smith,woodward,cartwright.

Glen In Tinsel Knickers

Glen In Tinsel Knickers Report 17 Jan 2007 18:34

You need to access parish registers. Some are online though they are far from complete. Try the IGI website and google for the county you need. Some counties are now in the OPC (online parish clerk) network and have started to make parish records more readily available. It is possible to ask for searches on your behalf from the records office but they come at a price. Realistically you are at a point where the internet can help you find the location of records but might not have the records available to view, when you get to that point you have to put a bit of 'legwork' into the research. Have you thought about joining the county Family History Society, for a few pounds they are a worthwhile source of information and advice. Glen

Linda

Linda Report 17 Jan 2007 18:24

Can anyone please give me ideas on how to trace my ancestors further back than the 1837 BMD and 1841 census in the North Herefordshire / Shropshire area as I am unable to visit county records offices. Thankyou Linda