Research Methods

Guides, strategies, and practical approaches for researching family history. This section explores how genealogists use records, archives, maps, DNA, local history, and critical thinking to reconstruct the lives of past generations.

What Is a Parish Register?

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Genealogy Definition What Is a Parish Register? Parish registers are some of the most important records in genealogy because they documented baptisms, marriages, and burials long before governments began civil registration systems. Short Definition A parish register is a church record used to document important life events such as baptisms, marriages, and burials. For many … Read more