The Parish Registers Of Gulval Alias Lanisley Cornwall 1598-1812

The Parish Registers Of Gulval Alias Lanisley, Cornwall 1598-1812

Unlock Your Cornish Roots: Journey Back Over 200 Years in a Historic Parish

Nestled in the ancient granite landscape of West Cornwall, just inland from the bustling port of Penzance, lies the historic parish of Gulval, also known by its older name, Lanisley. For centuries, its windswept churchyard and sturdy church have been the heart of a community of miners, farmers, fishermen, and families who shaped the very character of Cornwall.

Now, you can walk in their footsteps. The Parish Registers of Gulval (Lanisley) 1598-1812 is an indispensable treasure trove for any genealogist or family historian with Cornish heritage. This meticulously transcribed collection opens a window directly into the lives of your ancestors, documenting the pivotal moments of birth, marriage, and death across more than two centuries of dramatic history.

What You'll Discover Inside:

This comprehensive volume contains the full transcriptions of the original parish registers, offering a direct line to the past. Within these pages, you will find entries for:

BAPTISMS (1598-1812): Discover the names of newborns, their parents, and often their fathers' occupations, allowing you to trace the growth of your family line from the late Elizabethan era through the Georgian period.
MARRIAGES (1598-1812): Unite your ancestors as you find marriage banns and solemnizations, revealing the names of brides and grooms and the witnesses to their unions.
BURIALS (1598-1812): Pay respect to past generations as you locate burial records, providing dates and names that complete the life stories of those who came before.

Covering the English Civil War, the Restoration, the rise of mining, and the social changes leading up to the Industrial Revolution, these registers are more than just names and dates—they are a living chronicle of a resilient Cornish community.

A Parish of Noteworthy Heritage: The Last Voice of Cornwall

Gulval holds a special and poignant place in Cornish history. It was home to one of the county's most remarkable figures: John Davey (1812-1891).

Davey was a schoolmaster in Gulval and is widely considered to be one of the last known native speakers of the Cornish language. He kept the language alive in its final years, teaching it to a few local children and preserving fragments of tradition, verses, and conversations. Owning this book allows you to explore the very same community where this last bastion of the Cornish tongue lived and worked, connecting your family's story to the broader cultural heritage of Cornwall.

Why This Book is Essential for Your Research:

Save Time and Effort: Avoid the difficulty of deciphering centuries-old handwriting and the need to travel to distant archives. This clear, typed transcript is ready for you to use.
Trace Multiple Generations: With a span of over 200 years, this single volume could allow you to follow a family line for five, six, or even seven generations.
Break Down Brick Walls: The "alias" name of Lanisley is included, a crucial detail for researchers who may have hit a dead end looking for the wrong parish name.
Understand Your Ancestors' Lives: By placing your family within the context of the parish, you gain a deeper understanding of their world, their neighbours, and the times they lived in.