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If you have ancestors with unusual names (like KUHLMEY) that no one ever spells In the same way twicepast, then seaching when a set of index records was derived from the IGI by batch numbers could prove more successful that by the usual search methodsrecords, normally taken from Parish Registers, as it will list all the names on that a microfilm, a batch. "[[IGI]]" stands number was allocated for International Genealogical Index. It is an that set of index of baptisms, marriages and burials compiled by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from original records and microfilms. This is available to search online at their familysearch.com website. Batch numbers beginning with "C" are christenings and those beginning with "M" are marriages. They are normally taken from Parish Registers. If there are no letters at the beginning of the batch number then they have been submitted by a LDS member and are therefore not necessarily from Parish registers. The number given to the batch is was just alotted allotted by the LDS computer. It does not correspond with the [[APAC]] shelfmark.
#First go to the family search FamilySearch website "International Genealogical Index" by following the link belowHome Page and Sign in. [http://www.familysearch.org/eng#Select Search/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true International Genealogical Index] # Click on the drop down arrow for "Region" and select "Asia"Records
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Below is a list of India Office Ecclesiastical Returns Microfilm Numbers and the [[FamilySearch]]/ [[LDS]] equivalent. I have also added known Batch Numbers for films the LDS now which have online at been indexed on the [http://www.familysearch.org Familysearch website].
== What are IGI FamilySearch Batch Numbers? ==If you have ancestors with unusual names (like KUHLMEY) that no one ever spells the same way twice, then searching [[FamilySearch]] by batch numbers could prove more successful that by the usual search methods, as it will list all the names on that batch.
It appears that the practice of allocating batch numbers has been discontinued for recent sets of index records, but prior sets of FamilySearch indexed records can still be searched by batch number.
== APAC Film Numbers Explained ==
N/1/123 = Bengal Baptisms volume 123.
== Searching by batch numbers ==
# Enter the Batch Number in the "Batch Number" box.
# Do not enter anything in any other boxes or it won't work.
# Click "Search" and you should get a list of names and dates of events that are on that batch number and are available on microfilm at the [[APAC]] at the [[British Library]], as well as at any digitised microfilms available at [[LDSFamilySearch Centres]] Family History Centre.
# Some Batch Numbers contain relatively few names suggesting the complete data set has not been transcribed.
