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Family History Centres
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brummiejan | Report | 27 Dec 2008 11:58 |
Has anyone used these by any chance? (I mean the centres run by the Mormon Church). I wonder if they are useful? There is one very near to me which I am thinking of visiting, |
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AnnCardiff | Report | 27 Dec 2008 12:19 |
I just use their website - I pass one of their churches most days, but have never ventured in |
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RutlandBelle | Report | 27 Dec 2008 12:25 |
I personally have never been in but know people who have and say they are very helpful and friendly. |
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brummiejan | Report | 27 Dec 2008 12:32 |
Thanks for replies! |
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MargaretM | Report | 27 Dec 2008 12:45 |
The one that I use is very helpful. The staff are very friendly, they never discuss religion, never try to convert you. They can order microfilms of parish records for you to view for a small fee. |
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brummiejan | Report | 27 Dec 2008 12:55 |
Thanks Margaret. I need parish record info now, so that would be great. |
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MargaretM | Report | 27 Dec 2008 13:08 |
LDS is the proper name for Mormons. It's Church of the Latter Day Saints. |
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MargaretM | Report | 27 Dec 2008 13:11 |
Janet, check the times that your local Family History centre is open, You can find it on the Familysearch website. Mine is only open 2 days a week. |
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brummiejan | Report | 27 Dec 2008 13:14 |
Again, thanks Margaret - should have realised what LDS stands for! I'll be sure to check out the opening times. |
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Treehunter | Report | 27 Dec 2008 13:34 |
They are very helpfull, I am lucky when i go stay with my daughter go to the one in London. Plus she has one near her. |
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MargaretM | Report | 27 Dec 2008 14:23 |
The microfilms that you order have much more detail than what is on the website because they're copies of the actual parish records with the minister's notes in the margin. |
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brummiejan | Report | 27 Dec 2008 14:28 |
Thanks again for the info and support everyone! |
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Ozibird | Report | 28 Dec 2008 04:42 |
Hear, hear, to all that's been said. |