The Parish Registers Of Plymtree Devonshire 1538-1837

Unlock Your Devonshire Roots: The Parish Registers of Plymtree (1538-1837)

Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of your ancestors. For nearly three centuries, the small village of Plymtree in the heart of Devonshire meticulously recorded the lives of its people. Now, these invaluable records are available, offering you a direct link to the generations who lived, loved, and labored in this historic English parish.

Whether you are a seasoned genealogist or just beginning your family history journey, the Plymtree Parish Registers are an essential key to unlocking your past. This collection is more than just a list of names; it is the story of a community, captured in the most significant moments of life.

What You Will Discover Inside:
This comprehensive transcription covers the period from 1538 to 1837, the crucial era of English family history before the start of civil registration. Within these pages, you will find:

Baptisms: Discover the names of newborns, their parents, and often their dates of birth, marking the beginning of a new generation.
Marriages: Follow the joining of families, finding the names of brides and grooms and their witnesses, revealing the bonds that shaped the community.
Burials: Trace the end of life's journey, recording the names of the departed and their dates of burial, often providing clues to age and family relationships.

These records are the foundational building blocks for any family tree with roots in Plymtree or the surrounding Devonshire area.

A Parish of Note: Famous Connections
Plymtree is not just a quaint rural village; it is the birthplace of a figure who stood at the very center of English history. As you delve into these registers, you may be walking in the shadow of a truly notable family:

Sir John Popham (1531-1607): Born in Plymtree, Sir John Popham rose to become one of the most powerful and feared men in Tudor and Stuart England as the Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench. His life was intertwined with the most dramatic events of his age. He presided over the trials of the infamous Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plotters, as well as the trial of the famed explorer Sir Walter Raleigh. The Popham family were significant landowners in the area, and it is almost certain that the baptisms, marriages, and burials of Sir John's own relatives are recorded within these very pages. Owning this register gives you a glimpse not just into your own family, but into the lineage of a man who helped shape the course of a nation.

Who Is This For?

The Family Historian: Tracing a specific surname or lineage back through the centuries in Devon.
The Local Historian: Researching the social fabric, population changes, and prominent families of Plymtree.
Anyone with Devonshire Ancestry: A vital resource for confirming connections to this historic county.
Descendants of the Popham Family: A chance to find direct links to the illustrious family of Sir John Popham.
Key Features:

Complete Transcriptions: Easily readable and searchable text of the original parish records.
Extensive Timeframe: Covers nearly 300 years of history, from the reign of Henry VIII to the young Queen Victoria.
Pre-Civil Registration Data: The primary source for family history in England during this period.
Indexed for Easy Search: Quickly locate the names you are looking for.
Historical Context: Gain insight into a parish that produced a Lord Chief Justice of England.
Don't let your family story remain untold. Add The Parish Registers of Plymtree to your library today and begin the journey of discovery into your Devonshire heritage.