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Jane

Jane Report 24 Nov 2006 15:26

Does anyone know how to get hold of information in church records? Did all churches keep records of christenings, marriages and burials? I know which church (St. Nicholas in Great Yarmouth) but can't go there. Are records kept by the church officials? Who could I write to for information? Has anyone else managed to get information direct from the church?

Anne

Anne Report 24 Nov 2006 15:28

The records are more likely to be in the safe-keeping of the County Record Office or Archives. Try Googling for them and drop them an email. They often have a website which lists all the parishes they hold the records for. Anne

Jane

Jane Report 24 Nov 2006 15:36

Thanks Anne, I'll try that.

Miriam

Miriam Report 24 Nov 2006 15:45

Great Yarmouth Library: Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2SH. Tele 01493 844551. email [email protected] Great Yarmouth Norfolk Studies Collection: www.norlink.norfolk.gov.uk Norfolk Family History Society (which has a Great Yarmouth branch) Kirby Hall, 70 St Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1LS. email [email protected]. The Society also has an internet branch on www.rootsweb.com which provides Norfolk research tips. Norfolk Library and Information Service: www.library.norfolk.gov.uk Norfolk Records Office: email [email protected] Norfolk Studies Library: Telenorfolk.stud: 01603 774740. email [email protected] or access the information held at the Norfolk Heritage Centre The Superintendent Registrar for Great Yarmouth: Ferryside High Road Southtown Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 0PH Tel: 01493 662313. Try some of these Mrs J. Best wishes Maria

Jane

Jane Report 24 Nov 2006 16:55

Thanks Maria - that should keep me busy for a while! It would be brill. to find a bit more info. as I'm stuck at 1777! I'll get weaving on the sources you suggest and see what turns up. J.

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}((((*> Jeanette The Haddock <*)))){ Report 24 Nov 2006 17:09

Or you could check on the LDS site to see if they have any parish registers for that church. You can then order them in at your local LDS church to view for a small fee. Jeanette x