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'''The London Metropolitan Archives''' contains some overseas records previously held at the Guildhall Library, in addition to many other records, including [[British Army#Absent Voters Lists|Absent Voters Lists]] for the London area. These  ==Overseas records==The London Metropolitan Archives contains some overseas records which are explained in the FamilySearch Wiki article, "British Births, Marriages and Deaths Overseas", refer [[General Register Office# External links| External links below]] which states

See catalogue references DL/E/A to DL/E/E for papers relating to the Diocese of London Overseas Jurisdiction; CLC/318 for the Diocese in Europe and CLC/319 for the Diocese of Gibraltar. The transcripts of some of the church records are held in [http://search.lma.gov.uk/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/LMA_OPAC/web_detail/REFD+DL~2FE~2FE?SESSIONSEARCH Overseas Jurisdiction: Register Transcripts Reference Code: DL/E/E] from Collection: Diocese Of London. Click on “Level Down” at the foot of the page for individual items. (If the "LeveL Down" tab is inactive, you may need to re-enter the LMA Home Page, click on "Search the catalogue", and search again.) However, some church records are recorded outside this classification, e.g. for Malta [http://search.lma.gov.uk/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/LMA_OPAC/web_detail/REFD+CLC~2F408?SESSIONSEARCH CLC/408]. Examples of records held are:

Note, some records from the London Metropolitan Archives are available on the pay website Ancestry, see External links below, but not the overseas records, Although the LMA advised in January 2015 "we have added the overseas parish records to the list of material for consideration in regard to digitisation", to date (2019/01) these are still unavailable. ===FamilySearch (LDS) microfilms===Some overseas records from the LMA are available on FamilySearch ([[LDS]] microfilm ) digitised microfilms, including some where '''index records''' have been transcribed which are '''searchable'''. Sign in to FamilySearch is require to view the records. <refbr>LDS Microfilm catalogue entry Catalogue entries:*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/153708 Baptisms, 1875-1879 Marriages, 1877 Julfa Iran] film 574493 Item 2. '''Index''' records are available which are searchable.*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1188781?availability=Family%20History%20Library Foreign registers, 1785-1891; index, 1816-1865]. Also Following the order of the microfilm catalogue, the equivalent LMA catalogue entries appear to be**one item (of two) from [http://search.lma.gov.uk/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/LMA_OPAC/web_detail/REFD+DL~2FE~2FE~2F004~2FMS10926C?SESSIONSEARCH DL/E/E/004/MS10926C] Photocopies of the indexes to the "International Memoranda" [MS 10926]**two items (of thirteen) from [http://search.lma.gov.uk/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/LMA_OPAC/web_detail/REFD+DL~2FE~2FE~2F003~2FMS10926?SESSIONSEARCH DL/E/E/003/MS10926] "International Memoranda" of Registrations of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials (and also a few Births and Deaths) Overseas**[http://search.lma.gov.uk/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/LMA_OPAC/web_detail/REFD+DL~2FE~2FE~2F020~2FMS10446G?SESSIONSEARCH DL/E/E/020/MS10446G] Transcript of baptisms 1795-1832, marriages 1785-1832 and burials 1801-32 at the chaplaincy in Smyrna, (Izmir) Turkey**[http://search.lma.gov.uk/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/LMA_OPAC/web_detail/REFD+DL~2FE~2FE~2F024~2FMS10891C?SESSIONSEARCH DL/E/E/024/MS10891C] Original marriage licences and allegations 1828-9, 1835 and 1837 for ceremonies held at the British Embassy, Paris.**The majority of the films appear to be from [http://search.lma.gov.uk/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/LMA_OPAC/web_detail/REFD+DL~2FE~2FE~2F005~2FMS11224?SESSIONSEARCH DL/E/E/005/MS11224] Certificates of baptisms, marriages and burials solemnized chiefly at diplomatic missions and transmitted to the bishop of London for registration (in MS 10926) and filing. [95 subsets] (Most, but not all, of these records will also be included in those available at the [[General Register Office]]). *[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/268289?availability=Family%20History%20Library Original certificates of baptisms and marriages of British subjects abroad, solemnized or registered at diplomatic representations] . '''Index''' records for most of the digitised microfilms are available which are searchable. The latter relationship of these records to the records described in the previous film (Foreign registers, 1785-1891) is stated to not clear, but from the title they may also be microfilms part of original records at the Guildhall LibraryDL/E/E/005/MS11224. However, as the Foreign Office is also noted as an author, most, but probably not all, of these records will also be included in those available at the [[General Register Office]]<. *[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/554930 Baptisms and marriages for British subjects in foreign countries, 1816-1836] 576992 Item 3. includes a reference to the baptism record of Philip Anderson, 1818, from the Presidency of Bombay (India). Although the catalogue states Index records are available which are searchable, this appears to be an incorrect statement.*FamilySearch microfilm series "Licensing papers, 1660-1858", [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/ref>823027 catalogue entry]. “Papers include certificates of appointment, testimonials and nominations, relating to the licensing of curates, lecturers, chaplains (including East India Company and foreign chaplains)….” Microfilm of original manuscripts in Guildhall Library, London, now in the London Metropolitan Archives. *See '''[[FamilySearch Centres]]''' for details of digitised microfilms which may be viewed at a FamilySearch Centre on a FamilyHistory computer. Additionally some may be viewed at FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries.

Note, some ==Absent Voters Lists==The AVLs are for the London area. These records from may possibly be included in the London Metropolitan Archives are available on the Ancestry (pay website ) database "London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965". There is also a separate Ancestrydatabase 'UK, Absent Voter Lists, 1918-1925, 1939" with records for London, but not currently source unknown. See [[British Army#Absent Voters Lists(September 2014UK) the overseas : 1918- c 1923, a few later|British Army-Absent Voters Lists]] for more details about this category of records. Also see External links, below.

==External Linkslinks==*[httphttps://search.lma.gov.uk London Metropolitan Archives Collections Catalogue] Website of LMA.**"Visiting LMA" has a link to [https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/visiting-the-city/archiveshistory-and-city-historyheritage/london-metropolitan-archivesVisitor information and services] cityoflondon.gov.uk. "History Card" indicate that you need to obtain a History Card to access original material. "Self Service Photography" indicates LMA allows users to bring their own cameras to take pictures of documents but they need to obtain a self service photography permit which is valid for one day, (or longer) for which a charge applies. "Visitor Regulations" indicate items which are permitted, and not permitted, in the research areas. *[https:/Pages/defaultwww.ancestry.co.uk/search/categories/london_met_archives/ London Metropolitan Archives] Collection on Ancestry (a pay website) including [https://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1795 London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965]. There is also a separate database [https://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx Official ?dbid=61320 UK, Absent Voter Lists, 1918-1925, 1939] but the source of the London records is not stated. Ancestry website of LMA.*[https://search.lma.gov.uk/rg_pdf_creator/index.php?research_guide=36 "Births Marriages and Deaths Overseas"] London Metropolitan Archives Research Guide 8. (pdf format) (3 pages). [https://search.lma.gov.uk/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/RESEARCH_GUIDES/web_detail_rg/SISN+36?SESSIONSEARCH Webpage].*:[httphttps://web.archive.org/web/20160401031142/https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/visiting-the-city/archives-and-city-history/london-metropolitan-archives/Documents/visitor-information/Documents/08-births-marriages-and-deaths-overseas.pdf 2010 version of London Metropolitan Archives Information Leaflet Number Research Guide 8: Births], marriages and deaths overseas] now archived. (pdf6 pages):[https://web.archive. [org/web/20170320174250/http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/overseas.htm Similar document html "Births Marriages and Deaths Overseas"] 2004 version] . Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section (the previous holder of these records). Retrieved 2 October 2014, now an archived webpage.