The Parish Registers Of Clyst St George Devon 1565-1812

Unlock Your Devon Roots: The Parish Registers of Clyst St George (1565-1812)

Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of your ancestors. Nestled in the fertile countryside along the River Clyst, just a few miles from historic Exeter, the parish of Clyst St George holds the keys to over 240 years of family history. Now, for the first time in a fully transcribed and easy-to-use edition, these vital records are available to help you trace your lineage through the heart of Devon.

This meticulously compiled collection of The Parish Registers of Clyst St George, Devon 1565-1812 is an indispensable resource for any family historian with roots in the region.

Inside, You Will Discover:

Baptisms (1565-1812): Welcome the newest members of the community. Find the names of children born, their parents' names, and often crucial details like their father's occupation or the family's village.
Marriages (1565-1812): Witness the unions that shaped generations. Discover the names of brides and grooms, and in many cases, their parish of origin, helping you trace family movements across Devon.
Burials (1565-1812): Complete the circle of life. Uncover burial records that provide death dates, allowing you to distinguish between individuals of the same name and close gaps in your family tree.
Spanning from the Elizabethan era, through the turmoil of the English Civil War, and into the Georgian age, these registers are more than just names and dates. They are the story of a community—its farmers, merchants, soldiers, and families, all recorded for posterity.

A Parish of National Significance: The Popham Legacy
Clyst St George is not just a quaint Devon village; it is the ancestral seat of one of England's most formidable historical figures: Sir John Popham (1531-1607).

As the Lord Chief Justice of England under Queen Elizabeth I and King James I, Sir John was one of the most powerful men in the nation. He presided over some of the most famous trials in history, including:

The Trial of Sir Walter Raleigh (1603)
The Trial of the Gunpowder Plot Conspirators (1606), including Guy Fawkes
The Trial of the Earl of Essex (1601)

The Popham family were the lords of the manor at Clyst St George for centuries. Within these very registers, you may find the entries for Sir John himself, his children, and his wider family. Your own ancestors may have been his tenants, servants in his great house, or simply his neighbours, living in the shadow of this influential man who helped shape the course of English history. Owning these registers connects your family story directly to the epicentre of national events.