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| Course: EN-101 - English: Census Records Including Wales | $119.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course: EN-102 - English: Civil Registration Records Including Wales | $119.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course: EN-103 - English: Parish Records | $119.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course: EN-104 - English: Probate Records | $119.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Package total: | 4 | $476.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This course examines of the
history, structure, and genealogical research possibilities of
the 1801 to 1921 censuses, as well as the 1939 National Register
of England and Wales. Strategies for research, record locations,
research problems, recording and documenting census
research is discussed,
as well as terminology and available databases.
A detailed look at each census
(1841-1921) focused on the information collected, problems, missing
pieces, and viewing availability. Indexes and websites are
also discussed. Upon
completion of this course, the student will be fully prepared
to use English census records with confidence.
Course Content
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to
English Census Records
The
Domesday Project
Census
Numbering
Why use the census?
- Census Information Collected
- Why look at every available census?.
- What the Schedule Columns Tell the Researcher
- Household Unit
- Institutions
- Shipping Schedules
- Missing Pieces
- Double Entries
- Errors
- Hard-to-Read Records
- Transcription Problems
- Enumerator’s Path - Why a portion of the road is not there!
- Woes of an Enumerator
- Relationship Definitions
- Relationship & Marital Status Abbreviations
- Occupations
- Other Abbreviations & Terms
Module 1 Course Assignments
MODULE 2
CENSUS
YEARS
Early Censuses
(1801-1831)
1841 Census
- Information Collected
- Problems
- Missing Pieces
- Viewing Availability
- Information Collected
- Other Enumerations & Schedules
- Problems
- Missing Pieces
- Viewing Availability
- Information Collected
- Other Enumerations & Schedules
- Problems
- Missing Pieces
- Viewing Availability
Module 2 Course Assignments
MODULE 3
CENSUS YEARS …
Continued
1871 Census
- Information Collected
- Other Enumerations & Schedules
- Problems
- Missing Pieces
- Viewing Availability
- Information Collected
- Other Enumerations & Schedules
- Problems
- Missing Pieces
- Viewing Availability
- Information Collected
- Other Enumerations & Schedules
- Problems
- Missing Pieces
- Viewing Availability
MODULE 4
CENSUS YEARS …
Continued
1901 Census
- Information Collected
- Other Enumerations & Schedules
- Problems
- Missing Pieces
- Viewing Availability
- Archival Reference for the 1911 Census
- Information Collected
- Other Enumerations & Schedules
- Problems
- Missing Pieces
- Viewing Availability
Module 4 Course Assignments
MODULE 5
CENSUS YEARS …
Continued
1921 Census
- Information Collected
- Other Enumerations & Schedules
- Problems
- Missing Pieces
- Viewing Availability
OTHER CENSUS &
SUBSTITUTE
1851 Religious
Census
- Information Collected
- Availability
- Information Collected
- Availability
- Terms and Abbreviations
RECORDING &
DOCUMENTING CENSUS RESEARCH
Recording & Documenting
Censuses
- Description & Recording a Source
- Census Search Details
- Obtaining a Copy of the Document
- Cleaning Up Census Images
Module 5 Course Assignments
MODULE 6
SEARCH
HELP
Historical Street
Indexes
Searching Name
Indexes
- Help Searching Names
WEBSITES WITH
CENSUSES
FamilySearch
FreeCen
Findmypast
- Findmypast Address Search
TheGenealogist
Genes Reunited
MyHeritage
Module 6 Course Assignments
MODULE 7
CASE
STUDY
Case Study
Outline
Case Study - Spry
Family
- Case Study Assignments
Conclusion
Recommended Reading and
Resources
Optional Print Course Material: English: Civil Registration Records Including Wales
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
Obtaining birth, marriage and death certificates is an essential element of good genealogical research. This course will provide practical details needed to understand the system of civil registration; how to use indexes, both in microform and online, and how to interpret certificates. Numerous examples are used from birth, marriage, death, and overseas certificates to illustrate the care that must be taken when reading the documents and deciphering the information. The course is aimed at those needing a thorough understanding of this original source. Note that it is important to remember that when dealing with information found in England and Wales, vital statistics are not the same as civil registration.
Course Length: 7 weeksMODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
Civil Registration System
Counties, Districts & Parishes
Birth, Marriage & Death and Christening, Marriage & Burial
MODULE 2
USING INDEXES
Availability of Indexes
Online Indexes
General Register Office
FreeBMD
Other Websites
Understanding Different Editions of the Indexes
The Quarters
Understanding Index Collation
Problems Encountered
How to Transcribe from the Indexes
MODULE 3
EXAMINING BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DEATH & OVERSEAS INDEXES
Birth Indexes
Christened before birth?
Twins & Multiple Births
No Name at Birth
‘Wrong’ Name Registered
Mother’s Maiden Surname
Illegitimate Births
Foundlings
Abandoned Children Register
Adoptions
Stillbirths
First Children in a Family
Marriage Indexes
Prohibited Degrees
Bigamy
Divorce Records
Death Indexes
Overseas Indexes
Unregistered Events
Registered but not on the National Index?
Different Spelling
Not in the Expected Place
Not in the Expected Year, or Range of Years
Transcription Errors on the Indexes
Different Editions of the Indexes
Know the area but no access to indexes?
Just Not There!
MODULE 4
INFORMATION ON A CERTIFICATE & ITS USE
Source of Certificate
Certificates from General Register Offices
Certificates from Local Register Offices
Codes in Top Right-Hand Corner
Semi-Literate or Careless Informant
Birth Certificates
Special Situations
His, Hers & Ours
Siblings’ Certificates
Adoption
Overseas Birth Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Rites & Ceremonies
Authorized Buildings & Persons
Notice of Marriage, or Licence
Register Office Marriage
Persons Conducting & Registering the Ceremony
Signatures of Parties
Signatures of Witnesses
Additions & Corrections
Overseas Marriage Certificates
MODULE 5
INFORMATION ON A CERTIFICATE & ITS USE … Continued
Death Certificates
Overseas Death Certificates
Killing Them Off
Comparison of Death & Burial Information
Welsh Certificates
Isle of Man Certificates
Channel Islands Certificates
Guernsey
MODULE 6
RELIABILITY OF INFORMATION
Have you got the right certificate?
Requesting Wrong Certificate
Errors on Certificates
Incorrect Information Given to Registrar
Incorrectly Recorded by Registrar
Error Corrected Later
Transcription Errors on Certificates
Is civil registration an original source with primary information?
Obtaining A Certificate
Hints for Successful Searches through Register Offices
Guild of One-Name Studies
FreeBMD
Cheshire Index Initiative
Campaign for Historicity
Recommended Reading & Resources
Optional Print Course Material: English: Parish Registers
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
The course provides a significant overview of what is involved when researching English Parish Records. Given that every person in England was assigned to a particular parish regardless of their religious denomination, it is crucial to develop a greater understanding of how the record keeping system was established and developed. This will greatly enhance your ability in tracking down desired documentation. The course material will cover the main categories of birth, christening, marriage, death and burial; but will also go far beyond to include a variety of other record sources as well. A great deal of emphasis will be placed on examples in order to introduce you to the text and flavour of the contemporary language used in record keeping. Lastly, an ability to find information must be consistent with an ability to organise and make use of that information. To this end, numerous techniques, tips, and ideas will be shared which you can adopt and adapt as you develop your own organization style.
Course Length: 7 weeksMODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
History Affecting Parish Registers
Old Style & New Style
Julian & Gregorian Calendars & the Lost 11 Days
Victorian Population Explosion
History in Action
Royal Events
CHURCH OF ENGLAND PARISH REGISTERS
Ecclesiastical Jurisdictions
Provinces, Dioceses, Archdeaconries & Deaneries
Parishes, Peculiars, Liberties & Extra-Parochial Places
Structure of Records
Spelling
Phonetic Spellings
Handwriting
Latin & Greek
Terminology & Abbreviations
General Registers
Dade Registers
Christenings
Burials
Printed Registers
Non-Parochial Anglican Records
Bishops Transcripts
Modern Transcripts
Events Abroad
MODULE 2
CHRISTENING/BAPTISM
The Records
Meanings of Terms
Churching & Chrisoms
Godparents
Age at Baptism
Adult Baptisms
First Born Children
Same Name Children
Record Family Sizes
Foundlings
Illegitimacy
Duplicate Christenings
Multiple Christenings
Christenings Abroad
MODULE 3
CONFIRMATION RECORDS
MARRIAGE RECORDS
Marriage Banns
The Banns Certificate
Banns & Marriage Records Different
Marriage Licences
Marriage Allegations
Marriage Bonds
Finding Marriage Licence Records
Espousal Books
Marriage Registers
Prohibited Degrees for Marriage
Information on Post 1754 Marriage Record
Marriage Announcements
Marriage in the Bride’s Parish
Remarriage
Chapelries of Mother Parish
Marriage Transcripts
Marriages Abroad
Annulment & Divorce
Ecclesiastical Divorce
Practical Solutions for Average People
Civil Divorce
MODULE 4
BURIAL RECORDS
Where Buried
When Did He or She Die?
Certificate of Registry of Death
Burials Abroad
Information in Church Records
Unknown Persons
Death Date & Place
Burial Date & Place
Sexton’s Grave Books
Burial Plot Deeds & Records
Ages
Children
Residence
Non-Parishioners
Relationships
Occupation
Status
Character Testimonials
Cause of Death
Inquests & Coroners
Violent Deaths
Anglican Rites
Burial in Woollen
Entries with No Affidavit
Burials with No Shroud
Burial Taxes
Funeral Accounts
Resurrection Men
Some Odd Burials
Duplicate Burials
Monumental Inscriptions
MODULE 5
OTHER ITEMS IN REGISTERS
Affidavits
Briefs
Charitable Donations
Churchwardens Presentments
Comments on the Parishioners
Correspondence with the Vicar
Customary Fees
Glebe Terriers
Historical Announcements
Lists of Churchwardens
List of Excommunicated & Absolved
Local Agriculture & Economy Notes
Militia Lists
Perambulations of the Parish Bounds
Purchase & Condition of the Registers
Receipts
Relevant Acts of Parliament
Renovations of Church Buildings
Repair of Local Roads
Severe Weather
Signatures of Churchwardens
Tithes
Efficient Use of Others’ Films
MODULE 6
INDEXES
The IGI
Boyd’s Indexes
The Pallot Marriage and Baptism Indexes
County CMB Indexes
Online Parish Clerks
GRO Indexes of CMB
Marriage Licence Allegation Indexes
National Burial Index
Monumental Inscription Indexes
Other Indexes
Scotlands People
Finding the Records
Transcripts
Banns Books & Marriage Licences
Finding the Right Parish
Lists of Ancestral Names & Places
Ordering the Right Microform
Searching the Records
Efficient Reading of Church Records
Parish Registers on the Welsh Border
Effective Recording Techniques
Photocopying Ancestral Items
Photography
RELIABILITY OF INFORMATION
Errors in Parish Registers
Omissions from Parish Registers
Forgery in Parish Registers
Errors in Reading
Events in Chapelries & Other Parishes
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES & FURTHER READING
This course examines some aspects related to English probate records. The most important probate documents are wills, inventories, administrations, guardianships, and Death Duty Registers.
Wills are a valuable
source for genealogists because they usually
mention family members, sometimes two or three
generations. They're often the best or only means of verifying a
family tree compiled from civil registration, census, or parish
registers.
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
FamilySearch
Introduction
to Probate Records
MODULE
2
WILLS
- Who Could Make a Will?
- How and when was a Will made?
- Nuncupative Wills
- Revocation by Marriage
- The Preamble
- The Text and Any Codicils
- Executors, Trustees & Overseers
- Attestation & Witnessing
- Codicils
- Evidence from Witnesses
- After the Probate
- Encumbered Estates
- Lapsed Legacies
- Valuations of Estates
- Transcribing & Abstracting
Expect Surprises!
Other Laws Affecting Wills
MODULE 3
ADMINISTRATIONS
When is an Administration
Needed?
Who Can Be an
Administrator?
Procedure for
Administration
Intestacy Rules
What Records Were
Kept?
Information in an
Administration
Probate & Administration
+ Will
MODULE 4
PROBATE
MATERIALS
- Non-Deposited Probate Records
- Probate Accounts
Disputes over the Validity of a Will
MODULE 5
FINDING PROBATES
Locating Probate
Records
- Finding Probates from 1858
- Obtaining the Will and Probate
- Finding Probates Before 1858
- How to Find the Right “Chain” of Courts
- Church Court Records
- Lower Courts (Peculiar, Dean, Archdeacon & Bishop)
- Indexes and Where to Find Them
- Prerogative Court of York
- Prerogative Court of Canterbury
- Other Will Collections
- Other Sources
Reasons for Not Finding a Will
MODULE 6
DEATH DUTY
RECORDS
- Genealogical Value of Death Duties
- Using Death Duty Abstracts
- Channel Island Probate
Conclusion
Additional Reading