Brand new, unread book, ideal for family research

For centuries, the patterns of our ancestors lives were shaped by traditions of culture and faith, and they left a rich legacy of documents, registers and possessions. This wide-ranging guide shows how to use or interpret religious records of life's milestones such as christening, confirmation, marriage and burial in family history research, drawing on material in The National Archives and elsewhere. All the kinds of documents you would need to build your family tree. It covers diverse faiths Christianity, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and others and suggests the best sources for each, from the earliest records to more recent times.Full of practical advice for all levels of experience, the book offers solutions for common problems and advice on how to find out more. It also explores how and where communities maintained their beliefs, from celebrations and festivals to religious buildings and schools.
This book will help you to:
-Discover your ancestors through religious records - marriages and baptisms, funerals and memorials, places of worship and pilgrimages
-Explore records and sources for Nonconformists, Jews, Anglicans, Catholics, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and More
It gives practical advice, historical background and time-saving tips from family history experts

Contents:
Foreword; Introduction
1. The Historical Background
2. Life Stages and Religious Records
3. Denominations and Their Records
4. Movement for the Sake of Religion
5. Catholic and Jacobite Records
6. Huguenot Records
7. Jewish Records
8. South Asian Cultures and Faiths
9. Sources and Records (goes through the records that you can find at the National Archives, Kew, London, UK
10. Useful addresses and websites
Further Reading; Index

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