Anyone researching their English ancestry knows how important parish records are. The British government began documenting births, marriages, and deaths in 1837, but before that, it was up to the Church of England to record the life events of its parishioners, typically in the form of baptisms, marriages, and burials. These records are essential for proving pre-1837 relationships and tracing your family back through time. But what if you simply can’t find your ancestor’s baptism,...