The Parish Registers Of Halberton Devon 1605-1837

The Parish Registers of Halberton (1605-1837)

Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of your ancestors. For over 230 years, the small but vibrant parish of Halberton in Devon meticulously recorded the lives of its people. Now, these invaluable records are available in one comprehensive collection, offering an unparalleled gateway into your family's past and the rich history of this quintessential West Country community.

Spanning from the early Stuart period, through the turmoil of the Civil War, the age of Empire, and into the reign of Queen Victoria, these registers are more than just names and dates—they are the story of Halberton.

Inside This Essential Genealogical Resource, You Will Find:

Baptisms (1605-1837): Discover the births of generations, marking the start of new family lines and often revealing the names of proud parents and godparents.
Marriages (1605-1837): Unite family branches by finding the marriage bonds of your ancestors. These entries often list occupations, residences, and the names of witnesses, providing vital social context.
Burials (1605-1837): Complete the life stories of your relatives, offering clues about age, family relationships, and significant events that may have affected the parish, such as epidemics or famines.
Why These Registers are Invaluable for Your Research:

For the Family Historian: Trace your direct lineage, break down stubborn brick walls, and build out your family tree with the primary source data that forms the bedrock of all genealogy. Find the siblings of your ancestors, discover previously unknown cousins, and confirm family stories.
For the Local Historian: Chart the ebb and flow of the parish population, identify prominent local families, and understand the social fabric of a rural Devon community across centuries of immense change.

For the One-Place Studier: This is the definitive core document for any study of Halberton, providing the demographic skeleton upon which all other local history is built.

A Parish of Notable People: Who Might You Discover?

Halberton was not just a quiet farming village; it was home to individuals who would leave their mark on the world. As you delve into these pages, you may find your own family's story intertwined with notable figures whose lives began or were connected to this parish:

Dr. Thomas Shapter (1809-1903): You will find the baptism of the infant Thomas Shapter in these registers. Born in Halberton, he would grow to become a renowned physician and author of the seminal work, The History of the Cholera in Exeter in 1832. His detailed account of the epidemic was a landmark in public health reporting and epidemiology. His family’s life is woven into the fabric of these records.

Sir John Perring, 1st Baronet (c. 1765–1831): As the Lord of the Manor of Halberton and a powerful banker and politician who served as MP for Exeter, Sir John Perring was a towering figure in the region. The marriages and burials of the Perring family and their connections on the Halberton estate are likely recorded here, offering a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Georgian gentry.

The registers also chronicle a period of immense change for the parish, including the construction of the Grand Western Canal which cut through the landscape, overseen by famed engineer James Green. While you may not find his name in the baptismal register, the impact of his work on the people and economy of Halberton is undeniable.

Product Details:

Title: The Parish Registers of Halberton, Devon (Baptisms, Marriages & Burials 1605-1837)
Format: High-quality, searchable PDF on a convenient CD-ROM or as a digital download.
Source: Digitally scanned and transcribed from the original parish registers, preserving the authentic look of the documents while providing the ease of modern searchability.
Compatibility: Fully compatible with both PC and Mac using standard PDF reader software.
Don't let your Halberton ancestors remain names in the dark. Add this essential resource to your library today and unlock the stories waiting to be told.