May I just say that these courses mentioned by Lynne should be an absolute mine of information. I once did an on-line course about 'The Parish Chest' -- best course I have ever taken. I learnt SO much about the workings of the parish and was truly amazed at the different types of records created and - if they do still exist -- what you may be able to find. It is a very, very interesting subject. We tend to confuse 'Parish Records' with 'Parish Registers' (the registers are the baptisms, marriages and burials only.) There are far more records than just those. There is also a book 'The Parish Chest' by W.E.Tate - also interesting. Quite expensive new -- but can be purchased second hand from somewhere like 'Abe Books'. There were a few editions - so go for a later one if you are interested. If you live in the Bolton area it should be well worth you attending.Please note I am NOT related to the tutor -- nor am I on commission!! Regards June From: Lynne via <[email protected]> To: Sent: Monday, 1 February 2016, 14:41 Subject: [LAN] Bolton Archives History Centre Family History Courses Advanced Family History Courses at the Bolton Archives History Centre, Bolton Central Library, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton BL1 1SE: "So you want to get back before 1837?" Tutor, Rita Greenwood, will show you more advanced sources for family history research through a series of five workshops held on the following  Saturdays from 10am to 12pm: 6 February 2016 10:00 AM  - Parish Records: How can you use them to further your research. 20 February -  The Parish Chest: Studying the contents of the parish chest and how they can assist in locating ancestors in parishes where they were not born. 5 March - The Parish Chest: How to go about accessing documents associated with the Parish Chest including affiliation orders and establishing the paternity of a child. 19 March - Pre-1858 probate: Most researchers will find wills relating to their ancestors but Rita will show you how to use them to further your research? 2 April - What next?: Further sources to be used by advanced researchers. Researchers of all abilities are welcome. The cost for the five workshops is £25 and includes refreshments. To book a place, please call Barbara Owen on 01204 309515. More information at http://www.localdirectory.bolton.gov.uk/EventDetails.aspx?EventID=5804&s=635903496000000000&e=635903568000000000 or http://tinyurl.com/juyps86 :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: Buy or sell family research items on the GEN-MAT-UKI mailing list.  No fees!  The list's administrator can be contacted at [email protected] :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: ------------------------------- 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