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Free Ancestry researching in Essex

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Clare

Clare Report 4 Jul 2006 17:27

Just to let people know, you can access ancestry site from the Southend and Westcliff Libraries :) Clare

Clare

Clare Report 26 Jun 2006 16:05

I live in Westcliff-on-Sea, whose library is funded by it's council and not Essex County Council. Please correct me if I'm wrong ;) Which may mean I might not have access to this. I'll pop into my local library which is at the top of my road to see if this is the case :) Clare

Gill1957

Gill1957 Report 26 Jun 2006 15:23

Had an afterthought! What, if like me, you want to save a copy of a census - I wonder if the Libraries will allow us to print a copy so it can be scanned into home PC - or once you have a reference does anyone know if we can 'order' a copy census from anywhere - although I'm setting my 'families' up on FTM 06 I like to keep a copy of the census for reference. It will be great to know we can search other sections of families on the census side without having to pay for further subscription.

Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 24 Jun 2006 20:18

Other libraries have Ancestry, too! eg. London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. Check with your local library..... Jacquie

Gwen

Gwen Report 24 Jun 2006 18:06

Good idea have placed it on the General board and yes lol I surpose for once it is good to be an Essex Girl.

Gill1957

Gill1957 Report 24 Jun 2006 17:41

That sounds handy - have got another 8 weeks on my 3 month free trial - will definately check this out and see if local library is offering this service. For once it's good to be an Essex Girl!!!!! Gill

Kate Shaw

Kate Shaw Report 24 Jun 2006 17:21

Hi Gwen I was about to add a thread saying the same thing! I picked up a leaflet about it in my library this morning - the leaflet also listed some other useful websites, including this one of course. I can see where my summer holiday will be spent now. Kate

Rachel

Rachel Report 24 Jun 2006 16:06

Sounds good! Wish I was in Essex - would save me some money!! It might be an idea to pop this on the general board aswell as some people may not pop on to tips to see this.

Gwen

Gwen Report 24 Jun 2006 15:53

nudge

Gwen

Gwen Report 24 Jun 2006 10:51

I have just read my local magazine issued by Essex Council here is what they say. If you wish to research your family history Essex Libraries have signed up to a subscription for the hugely popular Ancestry .com website so you can use it free of charge. The Census from 1841 - 1901, the whole of England birth, death and marriage indexes from 1837 for England and Wales. It says check opening times for you local libraries on 0845 603 7628 or www.essexcc.gov.uk/libraries. I thought all the peeps in Essex might like to know about this service. Gwen