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Title: Arlington Parish Records - CLOSED
Post by: caribou on Sunday 21 September 08 17:48 BST (UK)
Does anyone know if the Arlington Parish Records have been transcribed, either into a book, or electronic?

I've a large number of relatives from Upper Dicker and if I have to go to the Records Office at Lewes, I'll be there for a week. If it's possible, i'd ratehr have my own copy and research at my leisure.

Many thanks,

Bob.
Title: Re: Arlington Parish Records
Post by: sillgen on Sunday 21 September 08 18:08 BST (UK)
The early marriages (pre 1837) will be on the Sussex Marriage Index and there is some coverage on the IGI - not all of it though.  Have you looked at the Sussex Family History group site?    They have a list of CDs and books for various parishes.  You can buy the SMI from them and they have a burial index too. 
Andrea
Title: Re: Arlington Parish Records
Post by: caribou on Sunday 21 September 08 18:19 BST (UK)
Andrea,

I have seen the site, but they haven't covered Arlington yet. Looks like I'll have to settle for the SMI for now.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Bob.
Title: Re: Arlington Parish Records - CLOSED
Post by: Mandy on Wednesday 29 October 08 13:03 GMT (UK)
Hello Bob,

Yes, there is a partial transcript of the Arlington parish registers which you can buy from:  http://www.ihgs.ac.uk/index.html , but it's on microfiche.  If you go to the IHGS website click on "Library and Collections", then "Indexes & Collections", then "Sussex Collection.

The transcript covers:

Bapts 1607-1697 typed and 1699-1812 clearly written
Mars 1607-1695 typed, 1699-1753 clearly written and 1755-1837 typed
Burs 1607-1698 typed, 1700-1812 clearly written
Bishop's Transcripts 1606-1610
Index of Surnames 1606-1698
Index of Places 1606-1698
(Indexes say 1606 start, but it's actually 1607)

If you don't have a fiche reader you can always go along to your local library, or do as I did, and buy a second hand one on ebay - mine cost me £20 and a 50 mile round trip to collect, then a few months later £15 for a new bulb.  I think you can also buy small hand held viewers.

Happy hunting,

Mandy
Title: Re: Arlington Parish Records - CLOSED
Post by: caribou on Wednesday 29 October 08 18:28 GMT (UK)
Hi Mandy,

Thanks very much for the info. I had considered buying a fiche viewer once before. It will probably be cheaper (and greener) than travelling to Lewes for a day!
Bob.
Title: Re: Arlington Parish Records - CLOSED
Post by: sillgen on Wednesday 29 October 08 19:25 GMT (UK)
They are not cheap - unless you can find a second hand one or are lucky on ebay.  I had to get a new one recently and it cost far more than I wanted to pay!  sales@marathonmicro.com   A good service with swift delivery.
Andrea