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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Yorkshire (North Riding) => Topic started by: sallysmum on Monday 06 November 06 08:31 GMT (UK)
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Can anyone tell me where the Leyburn parish records are held?
Many thanks
Sallysmum
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I would imagine they are at Northallerton
telephone number is 01609 777585
Jane :D
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Gosh that was quick! Many thanks. Would there be anywhere closer or are they only housed in the one place - I'm based in Cheshire
Sallysmum
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May have some at Harrogate, but my guess would be Northallerton, who are you looking for, can any of us help?
Next time I go, I will be happy to look for you, unfortunately I am not sure when this will be, I off to Liverpool next Monday to try and find my elusive rellie and then I am having surgery on my foot so will be on crutches for 2-4 weeks ::) so any research for me then will be on-line only, but if I can help I will, or someone may also have a disc with parish records on.
Jane
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You can always get films of parish registers to search at your nearest LDS centre. They are a good bet as you get the burials as well which are not usually on the IGI.
Andrea
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May have some at Harrogate, but my guess would be Northallerton, who are you looking for, can any of us help?
Next time I go, I will be happy to look for you, unfortunately I am not sure when this will be, I off to Liverpool next Monday to try and find my elusive rellie and then I am having surgery on my foot so will be on crutches for 2-4 weeks ::) so any research for me then will be on-line only, but if I can help I will, or someone may also have a disc with parish records on.
Jane
This is such a kind offer - thank you so much. However, I am really wanting to go myself to get the full experience! I just wondered if perhaps say Leeds, which would be a day trip for me, might have the records. Good luck with your elusive rellie and hope the surgery goes well.
Wendy
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I doubt it. Leeds is the wrong County, West Yorkshire. You need the old North Riding:
Details here:
http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/files/NYCC/Leisure%20and%20culture/Archive%20services/level%202%20Archive%20services/English%20-%20An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Record%20Office.pdf
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Thanks very much to all - the info from johnboy was particularly of use, it has also made me more familiar with the Ridings.
Sallysmum
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If you do visit the records office it is very easy to find coming from the A1 or if coming by train is less than 400m from the station.
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Who are you looking for in the records. I have transcript of some of them.
Most early Leyburn 'events' took place at Wensley.
Christine
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Thank you for the offer Christine - I will root out the info I require - I have very intermittant access to the internet at present so it may be a couple of days. I know a GG Aunt was buried in Wensley so hopefully you can provide me with some info. Will get back to you later
Wendy