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Bishops Transcripts, often abbreviated as BTS, are official copies of parish registers, specifically those related to marriages, baptisms, and burials, sent annually by the parish clergy to the bishop in the Church of England. These documents serve as a crucial resource for genealogists and historians, providing insights into family histories and societal trends over centuries.
The process of creating Bishops Transcripts was mandated to ensure the preservation of parish records in case the original registers were lost or damaged. This practice highlights the importance of marriage records within the ecclesiastical and legal frameworks of the time, offering a window into the past that is invaluable for research and personal ancestry exploration.
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