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VRI Index?

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Linda & Tim

Linda & Tim Report 25 Oct 2003 19:52

I afraid I'm going to show my ignorance! Please can someone give me an idiots guide to the VRI Index? What is it... what information can it provide... and what information is needed in order to do a look-up? Thanks!

Sarah

Sarah Report 25 Oct 2003 20:02

Hi You dont know until you ask!!! VRI stands for Vital Records Index. It can be brought on disc from the Church of the Later-Day-Saints. It covers birth ,christening and Marriage records from 1530-1906 in England,Ireland,Scotland and Wales. Its only a partial collection, so it does not mean that you will find what you are looking for. I have the VRI 2nd edition. If you need a look up just let me know. Sarah

Linda & Tim

Linda & Tim Report 25 Oct 2003 20:35

Thanks, Sarah! I'm not sure what information you need... but please could you have a look for Ethelinda FREEMAN born c.1863 in Walthamstow, Essex. Her father was John FREEMAN. I'm also looking for Ethelinda's husband: Frederick George BERRETT born c.1863 in Deptford, Kent. He was the son of James BERRETT born c.1831 in Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire.

Sarah

Sarah Report 25 Oct 2003 21:31

Hi Linda Sorry its taken so long to get back to you. Ive had so much trouble trying to get on here. when i do get on here things are so slow... Any way i thought it would be best to email them to you. I also know emails that are being sent through this site are also taking there time. Best wishes Sarah

Linda & Tim

Linda & Tim Report 25 Oct 2003 21:37

Thanks again, Sarah! I'll keep an watchful eye on my Inbox... GC's speed and stability is driving us all nuts today!