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Goal 3: Civil Registration


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Goal 3: Explore British civil registration records.



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AGet acquainted with British civil registration.


  1. FamilySearch: Learn about British civil registration in these articles.

    FS—Wiki: English Civil Registration   
    FS—Tracing Elusive Pre-1837 Records—8 pgs. - 2015

  2. Introduction: Get an introduction to English civil registration in this video.

    BYU—English Civil Registration Made Easy—50:43 - 2018   



  3. Watch this video to get started with civil registration research.

    AAC—Researching Civil Registration Records—5:53

  4. Here are some tips for using civil registration records in England and Wales.

    LT—Tips for Navigating Civil Registration Records from England and Wales

  5. Explore the FreeBMD site for England civil registration records.

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BExplore civil registration resources in England.


  1. Get familiar with civil registration resources.

    BYU—English Ancestors, Civil Registration

  2. FamilySearch Links: Visit the Civil Registration section of the FamilySearch Wiki links article.
  3. Learn how to find information for British deaths at sea, after 1837.

    GG—Birth, Marriages & Deaths At Sea

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