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Title: Quakers (religion) - Darlington
Post by: tabitha on Friday 12 November 04 22:31 GMT (UK)

Hi, has anyone had to research Quakers in the Darlington area in the 1800s ? I've got one that married into my family and I haven't a clue how to go about researching Quaker records to establish BMDs etc.
Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated!!
Cheers
Claire

Title: Re: Quakers (religion) - Darlington
Post by: miss_frusciante on Wednesday 17 November 04 15:01 GMT (UK)

Hi there :)
email localstudiesATdarlington.gov.uk for advice  they may be able to help you
miss_frusciante

Title: Re: Quakers (religion) - Darlington
Post by: tabitha on Wednesday 17 November 04 15:52 GMT (UK)

Thank you, I'll give them a try!

Claire :)

Title: Re: Quakers (religion) - Darlington
Post by: familysearcher on Monday 07 February 05 17:54 GMT (UK)

if you're still looking:

Quakers were unusual in being allowed to register their own BMDs before 1837.  Each 'Monthly Meeting' will have kept a register.

There are usually lodged with the local records office.

If you want to try and speak to someone about this (track down where records are kept) you could try going to the Britain Yearly Meeting Website (quakers.org.uk) and this should help you find the current clerk to the local Meeting.

Good luck

Title: Re: Quakers (religion) - Darlington
Post by: tabitha on Tuesday 08 February 05 09:57 GMT (UK)

Thank you Familyseacher.....every little helps!

tabitha  :)