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Len

Len Report 3 Feb 2013 06:03

I have traced a relative back to around 1824 born Yorkshire. are there sites I can go to to find the Birth and parents.

Regards

Len

K

K Report 3 Feb 2013 06:38

Have you tried Family Search? https://familysearch.org/search

Researching:
Anstee/Bucks; Russell/London; Durose; Pease/North Yorks; Kelly/IoM

Len

Len Report 3 Feb 2013 06:42

Many thanks will try it now.


Regards

Len

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 3 Feb 2013 12:19

Assuming he married after 1837, his certificate ought to show his father's name and occupation (if known).

In addition to Familysearch, you could also try http://www.freereg.org.uk/
Yorkshire is divided up into North Riding, South Riding and West Riding

Researching:
I am NOT an employee of GR, just a paying member. Any advice, guidance or suggestions offered is given in good faith.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 3 Feb 2013 12:26

Ancestry also have the following

West Yorkshire, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812
West Yorkshire, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1910
West Yorkshire, England, Confirmations 1859-1915
West Yorkshire, England, Deaths and Burials, 1813-1985
West Yorkshire, England, Marriages and Banns, 1813-1935
West Yorkshire, Non-Conformist Records, 1646-1985
Yorkshire, England, Extracted Parish Records
Yorkshire, England, Selected Parish Registers, 1594-1800
Yorkshire, England: Parish Records
Yorkshire: Adel Parish Register, 1606-1812

You could always do a free search and ask for a look up of the details on here

Google is your friend - put in Yorkshire parish records online and see what comes up

Researching:
I am NOT an employee of GR, just a paying member. Any advice, guidance or suggestions offered is given in good faith.