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Rachel

Rachel Report 3 Dec 2004 14:08

I have traced some lines of my fmaily back to before the beginning of general registration in 1837. I know that to go back further I need to look at parish records etc. Silly question - but does this mean I have to physically travel to churches and record offices all over the country? Are there online records for this sort of thing? Rachel

Karen

Karen Report 3 Dec 2004 14:14

If you know where they were try posting a message on the records office board and someone will hopefully help you. You can also try searching the records office board for the place you want and see if anybody has posted an offer of help. For example if you search on 'Cumberland' you will see my offer of help for anyone looking for parish records in North Cumbria. It's always worth a go.......! Kx

Twinkle

Twinkle Report 3 Dec 2004 14:55

Some counties have Online Parish Clerks. They are volunteers who have *some* transcripts of parish registers and as long as you know the name, approximate date and the parish (obviously) may be able to help you. Familyhistoryonline has some parish records, not many, but I know Cornwall does (although it mostly seems to duplicate the IGI). Otherwise, yes; you need to go to the local Record Office or church. This usually means making an appointment.

Rider9

Rider9 Report 3 Dec 2004 17:51

you can also get them on order from the LDS, if you have a local one near where you live. Tyne

Phoenix

Phoenix Report 3 Dec 2004 18:20

Most, but not all, parish records are in records offices for the area. Of those, some but by no means all of them have been filmed by the LDS. There are cds for some counties, particularly for marriages and burials. Family history societies often have published transcriptions or have indexes available for look ups. There are no hard and fast rules for any of this, but if you have at least a couple of families to research, it is always worthwhile waiting until you can get to a records office as they can offer so many more sources than just parish registers. Brenda