I echo that. But it's not just the Church of Ireland. The records from a Presbyterian church in Co. Armagh where I knew my family was from were in local hands and for years, the Minister flat our refused to allow access to anyone. We finally got access after he died and his successor was more cooperative. As far as I know, they still have not been filmed. John -----Original Message----- From: scotch-irish-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:scotch-irish-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Ella Patterson Sent: November-11-11 5:02 AM To: scotch-irish@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [S-I] BMD 1690 - 1800 records from CHEWEM If he /she can get permission. Some Church of Ireland parishes will not let people look at their records without going through many hoops. Incidentally many church records are not too accurate either. It all depends on when the Minister took his notes from his notebook and put them in the Register! I for instance am in the parish register as child of my Uncle and Aunt so not all idiots are outside the Church! Ella