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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Bedfordshire => Topic started by: Rainyk on Monday 04 March 13 07:30 GMT (UK)
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Hi, sorry if i have over looked the obvious but im trying to find records to search before 1837.
I have ancestors i think were born and married in bedfordshire in the early 1800.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi
Familysearch is a good place to search for Bedfordshire records
https://familysearch.org/#start
Rosie
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Good summary of what is where on Genuki (excellent resource, I think!)
http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/BDF/index.html#Church%20Records
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Virtually all baptisms and marriages pre 1813 are on the IGI at the link provided by Rosie
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Hi guys thanks for the reply's
Rosie, if i find a possible match what would be the next step, am i able to order copies like you can from the GRO?
Cheers Graham i had a quick peek it looks great, ill look some more tonight.
Befordshire Boy, may i ask what IGI is? ill keep searching that site.
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International Genealogical Index, found on www.familysearch.org.
If you find an entry which you think matches, the next step is usually to check it in the parish register, which you can do at Bedford Archives, or you can order the microfilm at your nearest LDS - for a list use the link above
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Thanks bedfordshire boy :)
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You can also order copies of parish register entries from Bedfordshire archives:
http://www.rootschat.com/links/06d5/
If you email them with details of what you want, they'll tell you the cost - but there is a minimum charge, so it's best to wait until you want several things before ordering them together.
PR entries don't usually provide as much detail as civil registration certificates. Eg. a marriage certificate before 1837 won't show father's names, just those of the couple and the witnesses. Baptism records may show a date of birth, but usually don't, and it is rare to find mother's maiden names recorded.
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.... not to mention the Parish Register series available on CD from the Bedfordshire Family History Society....
http://www.bfhs.org.uk/parishcd.html
cheers John
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Thank you Galium and John and every one else i really appreciate the help.
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Hi, have cd for Sharnbrook bapt, marriages burials and assuming your interest is in Garner and Hull surnames.This is what appears for St Peters Sharnbrook: Baptisms: Hull Elizabeth daughter of William 16.11.1684; Hull Moses son of William 26.12.1687.Burials: Hull Elizabeth daughter of William buried 21.3.1704; Hull Elizabeth (Widow) buried 24.5.1716;Hull Mary Occupation Lacemaker buried 5.10.1757; Hull Moses son of William buried 26.1.1700.Marriages: Garner Rob & Frances Clarke 3.10.1664; Garner Ann & Dan Bird 28.4.1796.
Bedfordshire Family History Society Marriage database names list:Hull Jn.(I'm assuming short for Jonathan) 9.4.1719; Hull Joel 21.2.1744; Hull William 23.4.1655; Hull Wm.(I'm assuming short for William) 17.7.1804 Grundon North. Garner Ann 28.4.1796; Garner Rob 3.10.1664.Hope this helps.
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Thank you very much Rock the Cradle, none of thoes names fit at the moment but ill keep that information (if you dont mind) just incase.
My hull and Garner family are from the Warden area on the 1841 census.
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No problem Rainyk.I have been helped by this site quite a few times and was hoping to be able to help someone else for a change. Good luck with your research.