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pre 1860, where to go?

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Robyne

Robyne Report 21 Jul 2005 18:56

Hi, where do i look now that im passed 1861? i presume its parish records, but how do i do that and also find relevant family members?

Mandy

Mandy Report 21 Jul 2005 18:59

Do you mean census's? Births Mariages and deaths are registered from 1837

Robyne

Robyne Report 21 Jul 2005 19:02

yes i think i do. using the census you can find siblings, parents etc but how do you do this before 1961?

Merry

Merry Report 21 Jul 2005 19:07

Could you give an idea of whereabouts in the country your rellies were living, as it can make a difference as to resources! Sarah

Robyne

Robyne Report 21 Jul 2005 21:33

Im really looking in the Newcastle/Durham areas as that appears to be my main source.

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 21 Jul 2005 21:35

There are censuses back to 1841 for most of those areas. Try durhamrecordsonline. If these don't help, then you'll probably have to get the parish records.

Robyne

Robyne Report 21 Jul 2005 21:45

Thanks Tracy. Im happy to do that but how do i go about it. it probably sounds like a dumb question!

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 21 Jul 2005 22:07

For parish records you can either A) go to the records office for that particular area (cost of travel), or B) ask at your local LDS centre for them to get you the film/fiche that contains the records (they charge a small fee)

Robyne

Robyne Report 22 Jul 2005 10:35

I would have to get someone to do it for me, as i live in Southampton so its quite a way away!

An Olde Crone

An Olde Crone Report 22 Jul 2005 22:40

Robyne Most towns have an LDS Family History Centre. Look on their website for your nearest one. Then look in 'Library' to find out what films they have for the area you are interested in. You can order them for a small fee (£2.70 I think) and then go to the LDS FHC to view them Hope this helps. Olde Crone