Family History Sources of Information

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		INTRODUCTION TO SOURCES OF INFORMATION


		For each of the main sources listed in this guide, there is:
		a brief description of the source what key items of information can be extracted from it cautionary notes on interpreting the information provided where the source can be accessed and through what medium(s)

		The main sources listed in this guide are:
		General Register of Births, Marriages and Deaths Census Returns for 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901 IGI (International Genealogical Index) plus its associated British Isles Vital Records Index National Burial Index Parish Registers and Bishops Transcripts Wills and other Probate Documents

		In addition there are briefer notes on other sources which include:
		Burial Records Criminal Records Directories (trade and professional) Education Records Electoral Registers Emigration Records Manorial Records Military Records Newspapers Non Parochial Registers Occupational Records Taxation Records


		This page last updated: 3 July 2007