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The '''Chaplains Returns''' of baptisms, marriages and burials 1761-1880 are also called the British Army Overseas Indexes.
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The '''Chaplains Returns''' of baptisms, marriages and burials 1761-1880.From 1880 they were known as “Army” Births, Deaths and Marriages and from 1959 “Forces” Births, Deaths and Marriages. These records include the registrations of British armed forces (including serving members who were not British nationals) posted overseas. There are indexes in respect of the overseas registrations most commonly called the British Army Overseas Indexes.
  
 
These records were compiled by regimental chaplains and may also be duplicated within the regimental records. The Overseas Section of the [[General Register Office]] in Southport holds these volumes and the indexes can be viewed at the [[The National Archives]] (TNA).
 
These records were compiled by regimental chaplains and may also be duplicated within the regimental records. The Overseas Section of the [[General Register Office]] in Southport holds these volumes and the indexes can be viewed at the [[The National Archives]] (TNA).
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== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==
*[http://www.familyrelatives.com/index.php Familyrelatives.com] You can browse the [http://www.familyrelatives.com/search/search_browseoverseas.php# Chaplains Returns] on this website for free. If you then want to order a certificate, this can be done [http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates online] from the GRO.
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*[http://www.familyrelatives.com/index.php Familyrelatives.com] You can browse the [http://www.familyrelatives.com/search/search_browseoverseas.php British Army Overseas Returns] on this website for free. If you then want to order a certificate, this can be done [http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates online] from the GRO.
  
  
 
[[Category:Research methods]]
 
[[Category:Research methods]]

Revision as of 05:22, 29 November 2009

The Chaplains Returns of baptisms, marriages and burials 1761-1880.From 1880 they were known as “Army” Births, Deaths and Marriages and from 1959 “Forces” Births, Deaths and Marriages. These records include the registrations of British armed forces (including serving members who were not British nationals) posted overseas. There are indexes in respect of the overseas registrations most commonly called the British Army Overseas Indexes.

These records were compiled by regimental chaplains and may also be duplicated within the regimental records. The Overseas Section of the General Register Office in Southport holds these volumes and the indexes can be viewed at the The National Archives (TNA).

The LDS have also microfilmed these and you can order the microfiche and view them at Family History Centres. The film is FHL BRITISH Fiche 6137109.

See also

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