Birth, Marriage & Death
Births, marriages and deaths (BMD’s) are records of the key events in our lives. The index of all new births, marriages and deaths is maintained by the government. Although these 'official' BMD records are comprehensive and very accurate, they only go back to 1837. To go further you'll need to use other sources, of which Parish Registers are the most useful. These record all the Baptisms, Marriages and Burials in an individual parish and can go as far back as 1538.
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- England & Wales Birth Marriage and Death Indexes 1837-2005
- England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915
- England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index: 1837-1915
- England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1915
- UK Parish Baptism, Marriage and Burial Records 1538-1980
- London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906
- London, England, Deaths and Burials, 1813-1980
- Yorkshire, England, Extracted Parish Records
- Lancashire, England, Extracted Parish Records
- Pallot's Marriage Index for England: 1780 - 1837
- Pallot's Baptism Index for England: 1780 - 1837
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What are Birth, Marriage & Death records?
Vital records capture the vital statistics of residents in a particular area. They were created to record the births, marriages, divorces and deaths in the community.
What things can I learn from a Birth, Marriage & Death record?
Vital records provide a record of some of the most important events in our lives and were written by someone who witnessed the event. From them, you can find names, dates, places, relationships and sometimes occupations.
What is the best way to find a Birth, Marriage & Death record?
The best way to find a Birth, Marriage & Death record is to enter as much information as you can into your search. The more you tell us about your ancestor, the easier it will be to find good matches about him or her.
What do I do after I find a Birth, Marriage & Death record?
Once you find a matching Birth, Marriage & Death record, save it to your family tree—that way you can provide evidence to back up the info in your family tree, easily share your discovery with your family, and quickly find the historical record again later.
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