Tracing Your Nonconformist Ancestors: A Guide for Family and Local Historians by

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A comprehensive guide to researching Nonconformist ancestors

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

We all have Nonconformist ancestors. In the mid-nineteenth century almost half of the English population were Nonconformists. And there were very few villages where there was not at least one Nonconformist chapel. Local and family historians need to be aware of the diversity of Nonconformity, and of the many sources which will enable them to trace the activities of Nonconformist forebears. Stuart Raymond's handbook provides an overview of those sources. He identifies the numerous websites, libraries and archives that local and family historians need to consult. These are described in detail, their strengths and weaknesses are pointed out, and the contribution currently made by the internet is highlighted. Most Nonconformist denominations are discussed – not just the mainstream Presbyterians, Congregationalists, Quakers and Methodists, but also obscure sects such as the Muggletonians and Glasites, and even the two groups who regularly appear on our doorsteps today – Jehovah's Witnesses and the Mormons. The religious activities of our Nonconformist ancestors tell us a great deal about them, and provide fascinating insights into their lives. AUTHOR: Stuart Raymond is a genealogical bibliographer, publisher and bookseller, an experienced family historian, and an expert on the history of wills and other probate records. He is also a prolific author of genealogical handbooks, web directories and library guides.

Author Biography

Stuart Raymond was formerly librarian of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society. He is an experienced family and local historian, and an expert on the history of wills and local records. Among his numerous publications are The Wills of Our Ancestors and Tracing Your Ancestors in County Records, as well as a wide variety of other handbooks, web directories and library guides for family and local historians.

Review

"Many family historians hit a brick wall when it comes to Nonconformist ancestors so this is a welcome read for anyone struggling to take that next step in their research. "-- "Family Tree" (6/1/2017 12:00:00 AM)"The latest in Pen and Sword's essential library for would-be genealogists and people tracing their ancestry... these superb books provide much-needed extra information on where to look for details of your ancestors. Priceless."-- "Books Monthly"This is a wide-ranging book which covers the diversity of non-conformism from its mainstream denominations to some of the more obscure sects as well as the present day Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses.-- "B&A FHS Journal, No. 169"

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"The latest in Pen and Sword's essential library for would-be genealogists and people tracing their ancestry... these superb books provide much-needed extra information on where to look for details of your ancestors. Priceless."

Details ISBN1473883458 Author Stuart A. Raymond Year 2017 ISBN-10 1473883458 ISBN-13 9781473883451 Format Paperback Media Book Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd Imprint Pen & Sword Family History Subtitle A Guide for Family and Local Historians Place of Publication Barnsley Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 929.1072041 Pages 240 Language English Series Tracing Your Ancestors Publication Date 2017-07-01 UK Release Date 2017-07-01 AU Release Date 2017-07-01 NZ Release Date 2017-07-01 Illustrations 40 illustrations Audience General We've got this

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