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    1. Re: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census?
    2. Jodie Williams
    3. I have tried seven differentry places in Derbyshire with no luck.  Am I doing something wrong? Jodie Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 12:34, taxwizzard via DERBYSGEN<[email protected]> wrote: The instructions on the web site are plain enough if they are read. You carry out a search. If the results of your search are negative in that place names do not appear, then it would seem that that particular parish or even county are not part of the record held. The information on the web site clearly states that the Returns are only held for about one third of counties. Perhpas I have been lucky in my searches but I have been able to access the records for a large part of Buckinghamshire, Lancashire and Cumberland. I am also informed by the site that the information I am looking for in Staffs is part of the process but is not yet held online. Either records being searched for are not part of the Returns or are not yet online. In time this will be a valuable resource. Linda On 26 March 2017 at 22:37, carole williams via DERBYSGEN < [email protected]> wrote: > Is there anything on this 'archives maps search' website that's not > available on the TNA website? > > > See http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=protestation+ > returns+1642 > > > Carole > > The National Archives | Search results:protestation returns 1642< > http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=protestation+ > returns+1642> > discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk > The official archive of the UK government. Our vision is to lead and > transform information management, guarantee the survival of today's > information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone. > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Bob Butler <[email protected]> > Sent: 26 March 2017 22:23 > To: Derbyshire genealogy; [email protected]; > [email protected]; [email protected] > Cc: carole williams > Subject: RE: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? > > I agree - it is not very obvious what to do next - clicking on to the map > view does not appear to make things easier! > > A few brief tips on how to proceed would be very welcome. > > Thanks in advance. > > Bob > Nottingham > > -----Original Message----- > From: DERBYSGEN [mailto:derbysgen-bounces+thebutlersandbeyond=hotmail. > [email protected]] On Behalf Of carole williams via DERBYSGEN > Sent: 26 March 2017 21:21 > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > com; [email protected]; Derbyshire genealogy < > [email protected]> > Cc: carole williams <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? > > I can get through to the Portcullis website ok, and find the highlighted > line. However, I'm lost after that....  Please could someone advise what to > do next? > > > Carole > > ________________________________ > From: DERBYSGEN <[email protected]> > on behalf of taxwizzard via DERBYSGEN <[email protected]> > Sent: 26 March 2017 16:55 > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > com; Derbyshire genealogy; [email protected] > Cc: taxwizzard > Subject: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? > > I thought I would bring this new online resource to the attention of > anyone who doesn't subscribe to the FFHS newsletter. > > By order of the House of Commons, all adult men were asked to swear an > oath of allegiance to the Protestant religion in 1642. Their names were > duly inscribed in a list in each parish, and the list sent back to > Parliament. > In a few areas such as Cornwall, people wrote their own names, but usually > a local official wrote out all the names. The Protestation Returns survive > for about a third of English counties. > > These records are now being digitised and some parishes are even available > online. I haven't checked a lot of parishes but from the ones that I have > where the Returns exist some are available to view online already, > particularly Lancs, Cumberland and Bucks. > > Get your spectacles on to decipher the writing! The search is via a map > and then just click though and open the book if it is available online. All > free of charge. > > http://archivesmapsearch.labs.parliament.uk/ > Home - Map Search - Parliamentary Archives<http://archivesmapsearch.labs. > parliament.uk/> > archivesmapsearch.labs.parliament.uk > This is a prototype service which allows you to search for records from > the Parliament Archives online catalogue by place. There is currently one > set of records ... > > > > > Have fun > > Linda > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

    03/26/2017 04:41:45
    1. Re: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census?
    2. Jodie Williams
    3. And these records are all held at TNA yes?  Perhaps I can look at them when I am over there in May Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 12:42, Jodie Williams via DERBYSGEN<[email protected]> wrote: I have tried seven differentry places in Derbyshire with no luck.  Am I doing something wrong? Jodie Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android   On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 12:34, taxwizzard via DERBYSGEN<[email protected]> wrote:  The instructions on the web site are plain enough if they are read. You carry out a search. If the results of your search are negative in that place names do not appear, then it would seem that that particular parish or even county are not part of the record held. The information on the web site clearly states that the Returns are only held for about one third of counties. Perhpas I have been lucky in my searches but I have been able to access the records for a large part of Buckinghamshire, Lancashire and Cumberland. I am also informed by the site that the information I am looking for in Staffs is part of the process but is not yet held online. Either records being searched for are not part of the Returns or are not yet online. In time this will be a valuable resource. Linda On 26 March 2017 at 22:37, carole williams via DERBYSGEN < [email protected]> wrote: > Is there anything on this 'archives maps search' website that's not > available on the TNA website? > > > See http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=protestation+ > returns+1642 > > > Carole > > The National Archives | Search results:protestation returns 1642< > http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=protestation+ > returns+1642> > discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk > The official archive of the UK government. Our vision is to lead and > transform information management, guarantee the survival of today's > information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone. > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Bob Butler <[email protected]> > Sent: 26 March 2017 22:23 > To: Derbyshire genealogy; [email protected]; > [email protected]; [email protected] > Cc: carole williams > Subject: RE: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? > > I agree - it is not very obvious what to do next - clicking on to the map > view does not appear to make things easier! > > A few brief tips on how to proceed would be very welcome. > > Thanks in advance. > > Bob > Nottingham > > -----Original Message----- > From: DERBYSGEN [mailto:derbysgen-bounces+thebutlersandbeyond=hotmail. > [email protected]] On Behalf Of carole williams via DERBYSGEN > Sent: 26 March 2017 21:21 > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > com; [email protected]; Derbyshire genealogy < > [email protected]> > Cc: carole williams <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? > > I can get through to the Portcullis website ok, and find the highlighted > line. However, I'm lost after that....  Please could someone advise what to > do next? > > > Carole > > ________________________________ > From: DERBYSGEN <[email protected]> > on behalf of taxwizzard via DERBYSGEN <[email protected]> > Sent: 26 March 2017 16:55 > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > com; Derbyshire genealogy; [email protected] > Cc: taxwizzard > Subject: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? > > I thought I would bring this new online resource to the attention of > anyone who doesn't subscribe to the FFHS newsletter. > > By order of the House of Commons, all adult men were asked to swear an > oath of allegiance to the Protestant religion in 1642. Their names were > duly inscribed in a list in each parish, and the list sent back to > Parliament. > In a few areas such as Cornwall, people wrote their own names, but usually > a local official wrote out all the names. The Protestation Returns survive > for about a third of English counties. > > These records are now being digitised and some parishes are even available > online. I haven't checked a lot of parishes but from the ones that I have > where the Returns exist some are available to view online already, > particularly Lancs, Cumberland and Bucks. > > Get your spectacles on to decipher the writing! The search is via a map > and then just click though and open the book if it is available online. All > free of charge. > > http://archivesmapsearch.labs.parliament.uk/ > Home - Map Search - Parliamentary Archives<http://archivesmapsearch.labs. > parliament.uk/> > archivesmapsearch.labs.parliament.uk > This is a prototype service which allows you to search for records from > the Parliament Archives online catalogue by place. There is currently one > set of records ... > > > > > Have fun > > Linda > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message   ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

    03/26/2017 04:58:41
    1. Re: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census?
    2. carole williams
    3. There are records on line so you may be able to see the transcriptions now. Good luck. Carole Sent from my iPad > On 26 Mar 2017, at 23:59, Jodie Williams via DERBYSGEN <[email protected]> wrote: > > And these records are all held at TNA yes? Perhaps I can look at them when I am over there in May > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 12:42, Jodie Williams via DERBYSGEN<[email protected]> wrote: I have tried seven differentry places in Derbyshire with no luck. Am I doing something wrong? > Jodie > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 12:34, taxwizzard via DERBYSGEN<[email protected]> wrote: The instructions on the web site are plain enough if they are read. You > carry out a search. If the results of your search are negative in that > place names do not appear, then it would seem that that particular parish > or even county are not part of the record held. The information on the web > site clearly states that the Returns are only held for about one third of > counties. Perhpas I have been lucky in my searches but I have been able to > access the records for a large part of Buckinghamshire, Lancashire and > Cumberland. I am also informed by the site that the information I am > looking for in Staffs is part of the process but is not yet held online. > Either records being searched for are not part of the Returns or are not > yet online. > In time this will be a valuable resource. > Linda > > On 26 March 2017 at 22:37, carole williams via DERBYSGEN < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Is there anything on this 'archives maps search' website that's not >> available on the TNA website? >> >> >> See http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=protestation+ >> returns+1642 >> >> >> Carole >> >> The National Archives | Search results:protestation returns 1642< >> http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=protestation+ >> returns+1642> >> discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk >> The official archive of the UK government. Our vision is to lead and >> transform information management, guarantee the survival of today's >> information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone. >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Bob Butler <[email protected]> >> Sent: 26 March 2017 22:23 >> To: Derbyshire genealogy; [email protected]; >> [email protected]; [email protected] >> Cc: carole williams >> Subject: RE: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? >> >> I agree - it is not very obvious what to do next - clicking on to the map >> view does not appear to make things easier! >> >> A few brief tips on how to proceed would be very welcome. >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> Bob >> Nottingham >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: DERBYSGEN [mailto:derbysgen-bounces+thebutlersandbeyond=hotmail. >> [email protected]] On Behalf Of carole williams via DERBYSGEN >> Sent: 26 March 2017 21:21 >> To: [email protected]; [email protected] >> com; [email protected]; Derbyshire genealogy < >> [email protected]> >> Cc: carole williams <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? >> >> I can get through to the Portcullis website ok, and find the highlighted >> line. However, I'm lost after that.... Please could someone advise what to >> do next? >> >> >> Carole >> >> ________________________________ >> From: DERBYSGEN <[email protected]> >> on behalf of taxwizzard via DERBYSGEN <[email protected]> >> Sent: 26 March 2017 16:55 >> To: [email protected]; [email protected] >> com; Derbyshire genealogy; [email protected] >> Cc: taxwizzard >> Subject: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? >> >> I thought I would bring this new online resource to the attention of >> anyone who doesn't subscribe to the FFHS newsletter. >> >> By order of the House of Commons, all adult men were asked to swear an >> oath of allegiance to the Protestant religion in 1642. Their names were >> duly inscribed in a list in each parish, and the list sent back to >> Parliament. >> In a few areas such as Cornwall, people wrote their own names, but usually >> a local official wrote out all the names. The Protestation Returns survive >> for about a third of English counties. >> >> These records are now being digitised and some parishes are even available >> online. I haven't checked a lot of parishes but from the ones that I have >> where the Returns exist some are available to view online already, >> particularly Lancs, Cumberland and Bucks. >> >> Get your spectacles on to decipher the writing! The search is via a map >> and then just click though and open the book if it is available online. All >> free of charge. >> >> http://archivesmapsearch.labs.parliament.uk/ >> Home - Map Search - Parliamentary Archives<http://archivesmapsearch.labs. >> parliament.uk/> >> archivesmapsearch.labs.parliament.uk >> This is a prototype service which allows you to search for records from >> the Parliament Archives online catalogue by place. There is currently one >> set of records ... >> >> >> >> >> Have fun >> >> Linda >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

    03/27/2017 06:57:41
    1. Re: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census?
    2. taxwizzard
    3. If you're having trouble locating a place on search it's because it isn't part of the records. Only about one third of counties/parishes are there! The site does give details about this :-) Linda On 26 March 2017 at 23:41, Jodie Williams <[email protected]> wrote: > I have tried seven differentry places in Derbyshire with no luck. Am I > doing something wrong? > > Jodie > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android> > > On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 12:34, taxwizzard via DERBYSGEN > <[email protected]> wrote: > The instructions on the web site are plain enough if they are read. You > carry out a search. If the results of your search are negative in that > place names do not appear, then it would seem that that particular parish > or even county are not part of the record held. The information on the web > site clearly states that the Returns are only held for about one third of > counties. Perhpas I have been lucky in my searches but I have been able to > access the records for a large part of Buckinghamshire, Lancashire and > Cumberland. I am also informed by the site that the information I am > looking for in Staffs is part of the process but is not yet held online. > Either records being searched for are not part of the Returns or are not > yet online. > In time this will be a valuable resource. > Linda > > On 26 March 2017 at 22:37, carole williams via DERBYSGEN < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > Is there anything on this 'archives maps search' website that's not > > available on the TNA website? > > > > > > See http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=protestation+ > > returns+1642 > > > > > > Carole > > > > The National Archives | Search results:protestation returns 1642< > > http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=protestation+ > > returns+1642> > > discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk > > The official archive of the UK government. Our vision is to lead and > > transform information management, guarantee the survival of today's > > information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone. > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Bob Butler <[email protected]> > > Sent: 26 March 2017 22:23 > > To: Derbyshire genealogy; [email protected]; > > [email protected]; [email protected] > > Cc: carole williams > > Subject: RE: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? > > > > I agree - it is not very obvious what to do next - clicking on to the map > > view does not appear to make things easier! > > > > A few brief tips on how to proceed would be very welcome. > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Bob > > Nottingham > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: DERBYSGEN [mailto:derbysgen-bounces+thebutlersandbeyond=hotmail. > > [email protected]] On Behalf Of carole williams via DERBYSGEN > > Sent: 26 March 2017 21:21 > > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > > com; [email protected]; Derbyshire genealogy < > > [email protected]> > > Cc: carole williams <[email protected]> > > Subject: Re: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? > > > > I can get through to the Portcullis website ok, and find the highlighted > > line. However, I'm lost after that.... Please could someone advise what > to > > do next? > > > > > > Carole > > > > ________________________________ > > From: DERBYSGEN <[email protected] > > > > on behalf of taxwizzard via DERBYSGEN <[email protected]> > > Sent: 26 March 2017 16:55 > > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > > com; Derbyshire genealogy; [email protected] > > Cc: taxwizzard > > Subject: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? > > > > I thought I would bring this new online resource to the attention of > > anyone who doesn't subscribe to the FFHS newsletter. > > > > By order of the House of Commons, all adult men were asked to swear an > > oath of allegiance to the Protestant religion in 1642. Their names were > > duly inscribed in a list in each parish, and the list sent back to > > Parliament. > > In a few areas such as Cornwall, people wrote their own names, but > usually > > a local official wrote out all the names. The Protestation Returns > survive > > for about a third of English counties. > > > > These records are now being digitised and some parishes are even > available > > online. I haven't checked a lot of parishes but from the ones that I have > > where the Returns exist some are available to view online already, > > particularly Lancs, Cumberland and Bucks. > > > > Get your spectacles on to decipher the writing! The search is via a map > > and then just click though and open the book if it is available online. > All > > free of charge. > > > > http://archivesmapsearch.labs.parliament.uk/ > > Home - Map Search - Parliamentary Archives<http://archivesmapsearch.labs > . > > parliament.uk/> > > archivesmapsearch.labs.parliament.uk > > This is a prototype service which allows you to search for records from > > the Parliament Archives online catalogue by place. There is currently one > > set of records ... > > > > > > > > > > Have fun > > > > Linda > > > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

    03/26/2017 05:46:46
    1. Re: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census?
    2. carole williams
    3. I have, of course, read the site instructions, several times. However, despite there being a record noted and a statement saying it is 'open', clicking on the link only takes me back to the beginning, not the actual record... Carole Sent from my iPad > On 26 Mar 2017, at 23:47, taxwizzard via DERBYSGEN <[email protected]> wrote: > > If you're having trouble locating a place on search it's because it isn't > part of the records. Only about one third of counties/parishes are there! > The site does give details about this :-) > Linda > >> On 26 March 2017 at 23:41, Jodie Williams <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I have tried seven differentry places in Derbyshire with no luck. Am I >> doing something wrong? >> >> Jodie >> >> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >> <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android> >> >> On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 12:34, taxwizzard via DERBYSGEN >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> The instructions on the web site are plain enough if they are read. You >> carry out a search. If the results of your search are negative in that >> place names do not appear, then it would seem that that particular parish >> or even county are not part of the record held. The information on the web >> site clearly states that the Returns are only held for about one third of >> counties. Perhpas I have been lucky in my searches but I have been able to >> access the records for a large part of Buckinghamshire, Lancashire and >> Cumberland. I am also informed by the site that the information I am >> looking for in Staffs is part of the process but is not yet held online. >> Either records being searched for are not part of the Returns or are not >> yet online. >> In time this will be a valuable resource. >> Linda >> >> On 26 March 2017 at 22:37, carole williams via DERBYSGEN < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Is there anything on this 'archives maps search' website that's not >>> available on the TNA website? >>> >>> >>> See http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=protestation+ >>> returns+1642 >>> >>> >>> Carole >>> >>> The National Archives | Search results:protestation returns 1642< >>> http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=protestation+ >>> returns+1642> >>> discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk >>> The official archive of the UK government. Our vision is to lead and >>> transform information management, guarantee the survival of today's >>> information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: Bob Butler <[email protected]> >>> Sent: 26 March 2017 22:23 >>> To: Derbyshire genealogy; [email protected]; >>> [email protected]; [email protected] >>> Cc: carole williams >>> Subject: RE: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? >>> >>> I agree - it is not very obvious what to do next - clicking on to the map >>> view does not appear to make things easier! >>> >>> A few brief tips on how to proceed would be very welcome. >>> >>> Thanks in advance. >>> >>> Bob >>> Nottingham >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: DERBYSGEN [mailto:derbysgen-bounces+thebutlersandbeyond=hotmail. >>> [email protected]] On Behalf Of carole williams via DERBYSGEN >>> Sent: 26 March 2017 21:21 >>> To: [email protected]; [email protected] >>> com; [email protected]; Derbyshire genealogy < >>> [email protected]> >>> Cc: carole williams <[email protected]> >>> Subject: Re: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? >>> >>> I can get through to the Portcullis website ok, and find the highlighted >>> line. However, I'm lost after that.... Please could someone advise what >> to >>> do next? >>> >>> >>> Carole >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: DERBYSGEN <[email protected] >>> >>> on behalf of taxwizzard via DERBYSGEN <[email protected]> >>> Sent: 26 March 2017 16:55 >>> To: [email protected]; [email protected] >>> com; Derbyshire genealogy; [email protected] >>> Cc: taxwizzard >>> Subject: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? >>> >>> I thought I would bring this new online resource to the attention of >>> anyone who doesn't subscribe to the FFHS newsletter. >>> >>> By order of the House of Commons, all adult men were asked to swear an >>> oath of allegiance to the Protestant religion in 1642. Their names were >>> duly inscribed in a list in each parish, and the list sent back to >>> Parliament. >>> In a few areas such as Cornwall, people wrote their own names, but >> usually >>> a local official wrote out all the names. The Protestation Returns >> survive >>> for about a third of English counties. >>> >>> These records are now being digitised and some parishes are even >> available >>> online. I haven't checked a lot of parishes but from the ones that I have >>> where the Returns exist some are available to view online already, >>> particularly Lancs, Cumberland and Bucks. >>> >>> Get your spectacles on to decipher the writing! The search is via a map >>> and then just click though and open the book if it is available online. >> All >>> free of charge. >>> >>> http://archivesmapsearch.labs.parliament.uk/ >>> Home - Map Search - Parliamentary Archives<http://archivesmapsearch.labs >> . >>> parliament.uk/> >>> archivesmapsearch.labs.parliament.uk >>> This is a prototype service which allows you to search for records from >>> the Parliament Archives online catalogue by place. There is currently one >>> set of records ... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Have fun >>> >>> Linda >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

    03/27/2017 06:55:54
    1. Re: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census?
    2. Margaret Siudek
    3. That happened to me but they told me they were having software problems. I asked if I could go in and look at the original, but they emailed it to me.. Margaret Sent from my Windows Phone ________________________________ From: carole williams via DERBYSGEN<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: ‎27/‎03/‎2017 13:56 To: Derbyshire genealogy<mailto:[email protected]> Cc: carole williams<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? I have, of course, read the site instructions, several times. However, despite there being a record noted and a statement saying it is 'open', clicking on the link only takes me back to the beginning, not the actual record... Carole Sent from my iPad > On 26 Mar 2017, at 23:47, taxwizzard via DERBYSGEN <[email protected]> wrote: > > If you're having trouble locating a place on search it's because it isn't > part of the records. Only about one third of counties/parishes are there! > The site does give details about this :-) > Linda > >> On 26 March 2017 at 23:41, Jodie Williams <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I have tried seven differentry places in Derbyshire with no luck. Am I >> doing something wrong? >> >> Jodie >> >> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >> <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android> >> >> On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 12:34, taxwizzard via DERBYSGEN >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> The instructions on the web site are plain enough if they are read. You >> carry out a search. If the results of your search are negative in that >> place names do not appear, then it would seem that that particular parish >> or even county are not part of the record held. The information on the web >> site clearly states that the Returns are only held for about one third of >> counties. Perhpas I have been lucky in my searches but I have been able to >> access the records for a large part of Buckinghamshire, Lancashire and >> Cumberland. I am also informed by the site that the information I am >> looking for in Staffs is part of the process but is not yet held online. >> Either records being searched for are not part of the Returns or are not >> yet online. >> In time this will be a valuable resource. >> Linda >> >> On 26 March 2017 at 22:37, carole williams via DERBYSGEN < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Is there anything on this 'archives maps search' website that's not >>> available on the TNA website? >>> >>> >>> See http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=protestation+ >>> returns+1642 >>> >>> >>> Carole >>> >>> The National Archives | Search results:protestation returns 1642< >>> http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=protestation+ >>> returns+1642> >>> discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk >>> The official archive of the UK government. Our vision is to lead and >>> transform information management, guarantee the survival of today's >>> information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: Bob Butler <[email protected]> >>> Sent: 26 March 2017 22:23 >>> To: Derbyshire genealogy; [email protected]; >>> [email protected]; [email protected] >>> Cc: carole williams >>> Subject: RE: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? >>> >>> I agree - it is not very obvious what to do next - clicking on to the map >>> view does not appear to make things easier! >>> >>> A few brief tips on how to proceed would be very welcome. >>> >>> Thanks in advance. >>> >>> Bob >>> Nottingham >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: DERBYSGEN [mailto:derbysgen-bounces+thebutlersandbeyond=hotmail. >>> [email protected]] On Behalf Of carole williams via DERBYSGEN >>> Sent: 26 March 2017 21:21 >>> To: [email protected]; [email protected] >>> com; [email protected]; Derbyshire genealogy < >>> [email protected]> >>> Cc: carole williams <[email protected]> >>> Subject: Re: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? >>> >>> I can get through to the Portcullis website ok, and find the highlighted >>> line. However, I'm lost after that.... Please could someone advise what >> to >>> do next? >>> >>> >>> Carole >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: DERBYSGEN <[email protected] >>> >>> on behalf of taxwizzard via DERBYSGEN <[email protected]> >>> Sent: 26 March 2017 16:55 >>> To: [email protected]; [email protected] >>> com; Derbyshire genealogy; [email protected] >>> Cc: taxwizzard >>> Subject: [DBY] Protestation Returns - 17th Century Census? >>> >>> I thought I would bring this new online resource to the attention of >>> anyone who doesn't subscribe to the FFHS newsletter. >>> >>> By order of the House of Commons, all adult men were asked to swear an >>> oath of allegiance to the Protestant religion in 1642. Their names were >>> duly inscribed in a list in each parish, and the list sent back to >>> Parliament. >>> In a few areas such as Cornwall, people wrote their own names, but >> usually >>> a local official wrote out all the names. The Protestation Returns >> survive >>> for about a third of English counties. >>> >>> These records are now being digitised and some parishes are even >> available >>> online. I haven't checked a lot of parishes but from the ones that I have >>> where the Returns exist some are available to view online already, >>> particularly Lancs, Cumberland and Bucks. >>> >>> Get your spectacles on to decipher the writing! The search is via a map >>> and then just click though and open the book if it is available online. >> All >>> free of charge. >>> >>> http://archivesmapsearch.labs.parliament.uk/ >>> Home - Map Search - Parliamentary Archives<http://archivesmapsearch.labs >> . >>> parliament.uk/> >>> archivesmapsearch.labs.parliament.uk >>> This is a prototype service which allows you to search for records from >>> the Parliament Archives online catalogue by place. There is currently one >>> set of records ... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Have fun >>> >>> Linda >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

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