There has been some debate surrounding the parents of Richard Finch. Some say that Richard's parents are 'Heneage and Jane' and others say 'William and Elizabeth and this debate is to be expected as we search the information available to us.
The problem seems to be based on the reliance that researchers place on digital genealogy and the comparative importance placed on the paper trail. The main issue seems to be that we do not simply rely on the digital trail and that we check the paper trail from time to time. It is also fair to say that the digital trail is quicker and easier than the paper trail and a lot more fun in some ways.
When I began to search the family history in 1982, I had the paper trail delivered in one go in the form of 'hard copy' certificates. Although this resource was expensive it was also informative. I learnt a lot and I have had time to speak to relatives (now deceased) and to assimilate the information provided.
I can comfirm that the parents of Richard Finch are in fact 'William and Elizabeth' rather then 'Heneage' and that this is confirmed in the marriage certificate of Richard Finch where the father of the groom is stated to be William and to be a collier.
The importance of the paper trail seems to be manifest.
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