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Genealogy or Family History as it is more commonly known has become an extremely popular past-time. Researchers use a process known as 'regression', which simply means you start with the most recent events and then work backwords.

Generally, the Family Historian may use birth certificates and marriages certificates to help the regression process. Death certificates can sometimes be used, especially for background information, but tend not to be of muc also in the regression process.

The registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages in England and Wales started on 1 July 1837, and records of these events are held from that date to the present day. England and Wales is divided into separate registration districts, each one of which holds only those records of events for their individual district.

There are lots of resources available to help inyour research as in recent years geneology has become a popular past-time. Television programmes have added to the level of interest & further details can be found on their various web sites - such as the BBC.

Grimsby Central Library have a wealth of information available for you to search but you are advised to contact the Library by telephone as you may need to book to use the facilities. Telephone 01472 323603/323635

 

Events which took place elsewhere, such as Scotland, Northern Ireland and Eire please see related links below for further information.

Important Note

It is important to remember that these life events are not in any way cross referenced, and that Register Office staff will only search on the information provided.

E-mail enquiries are always welcome at - customerrequests@nelincs.gov.uk

Whilst e-mail enquiries are welcome it must be noted that we do not provide a research service at this moment in time.

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Related Links:

The following is a list of Links, which may help you in your research:

Grimsby Register Office Births, Deaths and Marriage Certificate Applications

Applying for Certificates with limited information

Applying for a General Search at the Grimsby Register Office

Grimsby Central Library - reference section

Grimsby Archives

Lincolnshire Family History Society

Lincolnshire Archives

General Register Office - England & Wales

General Register Office - Scotland

General Register Office - Northern Ireland

General Register Office - Republic of Ireland (Eire)