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Maryann

Maryann Report 15 Jan 2005 12:55

Rosemay - Thank you very much...I'll do as you say. The area by the way was Dalston,Cumberland Thank you for your help...Mary

Rosemary

Rosemary Report 15 Jan 2005 12:52

Mary, If you go onto the Genuki site, you can find what is available on line for the county you need. Some of the Family History Societies publish Parish Records either in book form or on disc, at very reasonable prices. Quite a few counties have online "Parish Clerks" who will help you too. Cornwall and Dorset are both using this system. Rosemary(Essex)

Maryann

Maryann Report 15 Jan 2005 12:49

Hi Nell - Penny Thanks for that. New at the PR's so was not sure how to continue. As you say here's where it get difficult. On a brighter note I found written on an entry that 3XG grandfather up and left for America....amazing what you do find. thank you both again, been a great help....Mary

Unknown

Unknown Report 15 Jan 2005 12:36

Mary I really don't know, unless you have unusual names. This isn't much help, I'm afraid. I suppose if you can get to your records office, there might be info in the parish chest etc. I have a gt gt gt grandfather whose children are named in his settlement evidence, but he has an unusual surname so this just confirmed what I knew from the baptism register. Sorry! nell

Maryann

Maryann Report 15 Jan 2005 12:22

Hi All, I have found my 3xggrandmother and siblings (1815). How do I then trace their parents when no names match in that parish? How can you, with any degree of certainty, know the family is yours?Has anyone any tips/guidance that would help me make a more informed decision as to whether I have the correct people, if I find them. Many thanks. Mary