England, Church of England Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records

England

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains images and indexes of parish registers of the Church of England. The initial publication of this collection contains records from Lancashire.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Baptism
 * Name of the child
 * Date and place of birth
 * Date and place of christening
 * Name of parents
 * Residence

Marriage
 * Names of the bride and groom
 * Date and place of marriage

Burial
 * Name of the deceased
 * Age
 * Residence
 * Occupation
 * Date and place of burial

Collection Content
For sample images and more information on what content can be found in Anglican parish registers see England Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records.

Inventory
For a list of all the churches included in this Historical Records publication see England, Church of England Parish Registers - Inventory

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in England.
 * England Guided Research
 * England Record Finder
 * England Research Tips and Strategies

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.