English Birth, Christening or Baptism DateEdit This Page
From FamilySearch Wiki
To get started, choose one of the following time periods and read the information under it.
1538-1837
Church records varied by date, locale and religion. The Church of England parish records began in 1538. Non-conformist chapels, Roman Catholic and Quaker records began as early as the 1600s. If you don't know which church your ancestor belonged to, start with the Church of England. Read more about church records...
For a search strategy for this time period, see England Research Guidance: Birth, 1538-1837.
1837-present
Civil registration started in 1837. Births were registered in district offices in the area where the family lived. Copies of the certificates were sent to the General Registrar in London. Read more about civil registration...
For a search strategy for this time period, see England Research Guidance: Births, 1837-Present.
| ||||||||||
Need additional research help? Contact our research help specialists.
Need wiki, indexing, or website help? Contact our product teams.
Did you find this article helpful?
You're invited to explain your rating on the discussion page (you must be signed in).
- This page was last modified on 2 November 2010, at 16:53.
- This page has been accessed 146,221 times.
New to the Research Wiki?
In the FamilySearch Research Wiki, you can learn how to do genealogical research or share your knowledge with others.
Learn More