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Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies

We are working with Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) to bring you closer to your Hertfordshire ancestors. HALS is the principal archive repository within Hertfordshire. Over 3 million documents from 1060 to the present day are stored on five miles of shelving at County Hall in Hertford.

As well as the ecclesiastical records we are able to showcase on Findmypast in partnership with HALS, the office preserves original documents covering many aspects of life in the county, including the environment, businesses, institutions and societies.

Among these can be found title deeds, minute books, letters and diaries, manorial documents, financial records, maps, plans and photographs. HALS is an incredible resource for anyone researching their history in the Hertfordshire area.

Hertfordshire Baptisms

This collection of Hertfordshire baptism records can help you uncover your ancestors' mother's name, place of baptism and birth date. You can view a parish list here to learn which parishes are included in this collection.

Baptisms are not exclusive to infants. Although they usually pertained to newborns, the names of those found within the baptism records could also be of young children or even adults, which could help you add more branches to your family tree.

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Hertfordshire Banns & Marriages

Marriage records are a vital tool in helping you to grow your family tree. If you had ancestors who you believe may have had their banns read and/or been married in Hertfordshire, then delve into this collection of banns and marriages to uncover more about your ancestor's wedding day and who stood by their side to witness their marriage.

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Hertfordshire Burials

Uncover new details about your English ancestor today by exploring millions of burial and grave records from the historic county of Hertfordshire, dating as far back as the 1400s. Uncover your relative’s burial date, age at the time of death and place of burial. If your relatives resided in the same area for generations, you will have the opportunity to access numerous family records.

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Hertfordshire Probate Records, Index, 1415-1858

If you have ancestry in Hertfordshire, then this collection of probate records could lead you to new discoveries about your ancestors. This collection allows you to discover if your ancestors left a will in Hertfordshire between 1415 and 1858. The records may reveal your relative’s name and the year of probate, the court and further information about the document.

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Additional information

In addition, HALS reference library holds a vast collection of books, newspapers and periodicals. The online indexes to their newspaper collection, wills, poor law and criminal records contain over 700,000 entries which can be searched through 'Hertfordshire Names Online' via their website here.

Free access to Findmypast is available at HALS and all public libraries in Hertfordshire.