Family History Sites

Funkyfarmgirl

Is there any codes for the family history web sites like Ancestry??

Browntoa

the daily mail had an offer in the "weekend" TV supplement for 30 days FULL free access, you just ring 0800 345 7926 , remember to log on and cancel before the end of the 30 days

this thread

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=524972&highlight=ancestry

had 3 days free access via a clickable link

Funkyfarmgirl

I shouldnt be so tight should i lol

sarmia

They were also having a a free trial on there website which was easily cancelled afterwards via the site!

moneylover

Hi, I work for Essex Libraries. Essex and a number of other library authorities subscribe to the full version of Ancestry which can be accessed for free from any library computer. Try looking on your library's website to see if they subscribe.

Browntoa

access is also free here

http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp

Family History Centers are branch facilities of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Centers provide access to most of the microfilms and microfiche in the Family History Library to help patrons identify their ancestors. Everyone is welcome to come to the centers and use Family History Center resources

alchemista

A couple of updates to above:

1. The Ancestry at libraries is *NOT* the full version. It's called the Ancestry Library Edition. I know for a fact that they are not the same because if I go onto Ancestry full edition, I can find a record in the search. However, if I go on Ancestry Library Edition with the same search, it does not show the same database. It's close but also not 100%.
Also, a lot of libraries only let you book for 30 minutes or 60 minutes at a reference. That's not much time when you're doing family research.

2. Family History Centers no longer have access to Ancestry, as of earlier this year. They fell out with their Ancestry contract, so now you cannot access it unfortunately.

Ancestry is so expensive, they are like a monopoly. I wish there were some smaller groups that would split the cost of the membership, even though I'm sure that's against their terms.

aaroncaz

Ancestry has also stopped the free search of the BMDs:mad:

Browntoa

freebmd does up to the 1920's now

http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl

family history centres are more useful for looking at older parish records etc.

aaroncaz

Browntoa wrote: »

freebmd does up to the 1920's now

http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl

family history centres are more useful for looking at older parish records etc.

Yes,they do.

This is a new site for non -conformist baptisms pre 1837 i think!

http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/

you have to pay! not found anything myself, but you never know!

Browntoa

found my local parish ones in Medway were put online by the local council Archive

pity none of my lot come from round here !!