Parish Registers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
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A practical and authoritative guide to genealogical research, Parish Registers by Eve McLaughlin presents an essential resource for anyone tracing their family history through historical church records. McLaughlin details the origins, structure, and content of parish registers, explaining how these documents were created, maintained, and can be interpreted by modern researchers. The guide instructs readers on how to locate and access registers held in county record offices, libraries, and archives, while also addressing the challenges posed by gaps, damage, and inconsistencies in the historical record. Written in a clear, accessible tone, it illustrates the remarkable wealth of information these records can yield — from births, marriages, and deaths to broader insights into the lives of ordinary people across the centuries. An indispensable companion for both novice and experienced family historians, it remains a trusted staple in the field of British genealogical research.
Author: Eve Mclaughlin
Format: Paperback
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A practical and authoritative guide to genealogical research, Parish Registers by Eve McLaughlin presents an essential resource for anyone tracing their family history through historical church records. McLaughlin details the origins, structure, and content of parish registers, explaining how these documents were created, maintained, and can be interpreted by modern researchers. The guide instructs readers on how to locate and access registers held in county record offices, libraries, and archives, while also addressing the challenges posed by gaps, damage, and inconsistencies in the historical record. Written in a clear, accessible tone, it illustrates the remarkable wealth of information these records can yield — from births, marriages, and deaths to broader insights into the lives of ordinary people across the centuries. An indispensable companion for both novice and experienced family historians, it remains a trusted staple in the field of British genealogical research.