Researching English Contemporary Documents by Dr. Penelope Christensen

The English Series books will help anyone learn how to research English and Welsh records. Understanding where to find records, what types of records are available, and what information is available on each of these records is essential to finding your ancestors. The following books are among the best teaching aids for understanding English and Welsh records.

Finding Your English & Welsh Ancestors...Including Isle of Man and Channel Islands by Dr. Penelope Christensen

The 4 Primary Sources and the most reliable ones are all obtainable at Family History Centers. This book presents a sound strategy for thorough and productive research.

Item No. HE01 - Publ. 1998 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 209 pages - ISBN 1-894018-07-9 - price $16.00

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Parishes & Registration Districts In England & Wales by Dr. Penelope Christensen

An alphabetical, county-by-county listing of over 18,000 parishes and their relevant Registration Districts. 297 pages, softcover, 51/2 X 81/2, paper, 297. Published 2001.

Item No. HE07 - Publ. 2001 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 297 pages - ISBN 1-894018-89-3 - price $18.00

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Researching English Contemporary Documents by Dr. Penelope Christensen

This book surveys the genealogical significance and accessibility of a host of ancillary English documents such as diaries, directories, newspapers, records of Britons abroad, visitations, illustrations, death-related records and topographical and local historical works. The key you need to unlocking the door of your brick wall may be in here.

Item No. HE14 - Publ. 2004 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 269 pages - ISBN 1-894018-52-4 - price $17.00

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Researching English Education & Health Records by Dr. Penelope Christensen

This book surveys the genealogical significance of developments in education and health issues in England. It describes the most important records for the family historian and indicates what they contain and where you can find them.

Item No. HE13 - Publ. 2004 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 212 pages - ISBN 1-894018-50-8 - price $16.00

Researching English Land Records by Dr. Penelope Christensen

A survey of the many records to do with land - maps, gazetteers,title deeds,land tax,ancient & modren Domesday books, tithes, enclosure, manorial records, quit claims, estate papers, freeholds, copyholds & leaseholds, Land Registry & Valuation Office records. The availability of documents & practical details on how to use them in geneogical research are emphaized.

Item No. HE15 - Publ. 2005 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 304 pages - ISBN: 1-894018-54-0 - price $18.00

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Researching English Lists, Electoral, Annuities, Business & Insurance Records by Dr. Penelope Christensen

Discussions on how electoral records, religious & loyalty lists, annuities, tontines, insurance, friendly society, & business records can assist family history research. Emphasis is on understanding the original purpose of the records & their usefulness to family historians, including practical details of availability, accessibility and usage. Discussions on how electoral records, religious & loyalty lists, annuities, tontines, insurance, friendly society, & business records can assist family history research. Emphasis is on understanding the original purpose of the records & their usefulness to family historians, including practical details of availability, accessibility and usage.

Item No. HE18 - Publ. 2007 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 213 pages - ISBN: 1-897220-00-6 - price $17.00

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Researching English Non-Anglican Records by Dr. Penelope Christensen

Understanding the history of Protestant Nonconformist, Catholics and Jews in England is vital to good English genealogical research. Here are the practical details necessary for finding the records and interpreting the content of these original documents.

Item No. HE12 - Publ. 2003 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 380 pages - ISBN: 1-894018-90-7 - price $14.00

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Researching English Occupations - Civilian Services by Dr. Penelope Christensen

Were some of your ancestors in the civilian services? Find out what records exist for the merchant marine, inland waterways, carters, coachmen, railways, police, customs & excise, post office and many others. Here is practical advice on the contents of the records, how to access them from where you live, and how to use them.

Item No. HE09 - Publ. 2003 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 159 pages - ISBN: 1-894018-63-X - price $14.00

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Researching English Occupations - Military Services by Dr. Penelope Christensen

Most families have members who were in one of the defence services. Extensive and detailed records still exist for the army militia, royal marines, air force and navy, as well as for the East India Company. Here is practical advice on the contents of the records, how to access them from where you live, and how to use them.

Item No. HE10 - Publ. 2003 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 292 pages - ISBN: 1-894018-65-6 - price $19.00

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Researching English Occupations - Professions & Trades by Dr. Penelope Christensen

How did your ancestors gain a livelihood? Were they in a profession or in a town or rural trade? This book covers sources describing such occupations, including training & qualification & how to find records of your ancestors at work. Here is practical advice on the contents of the records, how to access them from where you live, and how to use them.

Item No. HE11 - Revised 2002 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 255 pages - ISBN: 1-894018-67-2 - price $25.00

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Researching English Parish Registers by Dr. Penelope Christensen

Understanding the structure and contents of parish records, especially those of the Church of England, in their historical context is essential to good English genealogical research. Here are practical details needed to find the registers, use the indexes and interpret these original documents.

Item No. HE04 - Revised 2001 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 374 pages - ISBN: 1-894018-86-9 - price $19.00

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Researching English Poor Law & Parish Chest Records by Dr. Penelope Christensen

Some of your ancestors feature in the parish administration or early 'welfare system' records. They may have been recipients or donors of charity, or serving their turn administering parish affairs. This book shows you how to access the wealth of records giving details of their daily lives, whether they were 'on the parish' or on the payroll.

Item No. HE08 - Publ. 2002 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 288 pages - ISBN: 1-894018-57-5 - price $18.00

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Researching English Probate Records by Dr. Penelope Christensen

This book examines in some detail many aspects related to the subject of Probate, including changes in the system of information gathering since 1858. The most important probate documents are wills, inventories, administrations, guardianships and Death Duty registers.

Item No. HE06 - Publ. 2001 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 337 pages - ISBN: 1-894018-91-5 - price $18.00

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Researching English Taxes, Rates & Duties by Dr. Penelope Christensen

The complexities of the records of English taxes, rates and duties are clearly described to aid their use in genealogical research. Emphasis is on understanding the original purpose of the records & their usefulness to family historians, including practical details of availability, accessibility and usage.

Item No. HE17 - Publ. 2007 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 185 pages - ISBN: 1-894018-54-0 - price $16.00

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Researching English & Welsh Census Records by Dr. Penelope Christensen

Census records contain essential primary evidence of relationships, and are invaluable tools for determining the year and place of birth of an ancestor. This book provides the background information needed to understand the census as well as the practical steps to use it.

Item No. HE02 - Publ. 2001 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 239 pages - ISBN: 1-894018-42-7 - price $18.00

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Researching English & Welsh Certificates 2nd Edition by Dr. Penelope Christensen

Revised millennial edition of a favourite money-saver! Contains all Registeration Districts from 1837 to date, showing how to obtain birth, marriage and death certificates for half the price and aggravation! District Lists 1837-1965 by numbered area for those hard-to-decipher names. Plus websites & E-mail addresses.

Item No. HE05 - Reprinted 2001 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 104 pages - ISBN: 1-894018-09-5 - price $12.00

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Researching English & Welsh Civil Registration Records by Dr. Penelope Christensen

Obtaining birth, marriage and death certificates is an essential element of good genealogical research. It is not always an easy process. Here are the practical details needed to understand the system, use the indexes and find and interpret the certificates.

Item No. HE03 - Reprinted 2001 - Spiralbound - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - 300 pages - ISBN: 1-894018-76-1 - price $19.00

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