Tag: churchrecords
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The Life of William Ferry and Dorothy Mustard
The story of William Ferry and Dorothy Mustard is very much a story of Sunderland itself. Their lives spanned a period of enormous change, from the busy Victorian streets of Bishopwearmouth and Ballast Hills to the shipyards of the River Wear, and eventually to South Wales. Through their homes, occupations, marriage and children, we can…
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Did You Know? Findmypast Offers a Pay-Per-View Option
If you’re researching your family history on a budget, here’s a handy tip: Findmypast offers a pay-per-view option* as well as its subscription plans. This means you only pay for the individual records you require, making it an excellent choice if you only need access to a handful of documents rather than a full monthly…
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Original vs. transcribed records
Whenever possible, always work from original records rather than transcriptions or indexes, because transcribed records can contain errors such as – Original documents can also provide important context that a transcription often leaves out, such as – Indexes and transcriptions are excellent finding aids, but they should ideally be treated as a guide to locating…