Phillimore Derbyshire Parish Register Marriages Vols 1-15

Discover Your Family in Phillimore's Parish Register Marriages (Volumes 1-15)

Are your roots buried deep in the rich soil of Derbyshire? From the rugged peaks of the Peak District to the bustling industrial heartlands, the story of your family awaits within the pages of this essential collection.

The Phillimore Derbyshire Parish Register Marriages (Volumes 1-15) is a cornerstone for any serious genealogist with connections to this historic county. This prestigious series, published by the esteemed Phillimore & Co., provides faithful transcriptions of the original marriage registers held in parish churches across Derbyshire.

What's Inside Your Ancestral Archive?

Comprehensive Coverage: This 15-volume set encompasses marriages from a vast number of Derbyshire parishes, from the major market towns to the smallest rural villages.

A Gateway to the Past: Spanning centuries, these records typically cover the period from the start of parish registers in 1538 up to the introduction of civil registration in 1837, with some volumes extending even further.
Invaluable Primary Data: Each entry meticulously transcribes the vital details recorded at the time of marriage, including the names of the bride and groom, the date of the wedding, and often the parish of residence. In later records, you may even find the names of witnesses and fathers, providing the crucial link to the preceding generation.

Why These Volumes Are Indispensable for Your Research:

Break Through Brick Walls: A marriage record is one of the most powerful tools in genealogy. It can confirm a family connection, reveal a maiden name, or pinpoint an ancestor's location at a specific point in time.

Authoritative and Trusted: The Phillimore name is a hallmark of quality and accuracy in genealogical publishing. Rely on these transcriptions to be a faithful representation of the original documents, saving you hours of difficult handwriting deciphering.

Pre-Civil Registration Research: These volumes are your key to navigating the challenging period before national records began, where parish registers are the primary source for vital events.

Walk in the Footsteps of Derbyshire's Famous Sons and Daughters who maybe in the registers

Derbyshire has been home to innovators, artists, aristocrats, and pioneers who shaped the world. Your ancestors may have lived alongside them, worked for them, or even been related to them. Within these very marriage records, you could find the unions of their relatives, servants, or contemporaries.

Bess of Hardwick, Countess of Shrewsbury (c. 1527-1608): One of the most powerful women of the Elizabethan era and builder of the magnificent Hardwick Hall. While her own marriages would be recorded in noble archives, the marriages of the countless stonemasons, servants, and local families who built and served her great house are detailed in these parish registers.

Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797): A celebrated painter of the Industrial Revolution, famous for his dramatic use of light. The marriage of this master artist to Sarah Swift in Derby in 1773 is a record that would appear in a collection like this. You might also discover the marriages of his contemporaries in the town's vibrant artistic and scientific community.

Sir Richard Arkwright (1732-1792): The "Father of the Industrial Revolution" whose water-powered cotton mills at Cromford changed the world forever. The marriages of his mill workers, mechanics, and the local community who powered this revolution are all recorded here, offering a direct link to the dawn of the modern age.

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910): Though born in Italy, "The Lady with the Lamp" was raised in Derbyshire at her family's home, Lea Hurst. Her parents, William Edward Nightingale and Frances Smith, were married at St. Peter's Church in Chesterfield. Her deep connections to the county mean your ancestors may have been part of the community she knew and loved.

The Cavendish Family (Dukes of Devonshire): For centuries, the powerful Cavendish family has been synonymous with Derbyshire through their magnificent seat at Chatsworth House. While their own marriages were grand affairs, the records of the tenants, farmers, and staff on their vast estates are preserved in these parish books.
Who is this collection for?

Anyone with Derbyshire ancestry looking to build their family tree.
Genealogists seeking reliable, pre-1837 primary sources.
Local and social historians researching the communities of Derbyshire.
Anyone wanting to connect with the people and events that shaped this unique county.
Don't let your Derbyshire heritage remain a mystery. Add the Phillimore Derbyshire Parish Register Marriages (Volumes 1-15) to your library today and turn the names on your pedigree into real people with real stories. Begin your journey of discovery now!





Vol 01 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Allestree 1596-1837, Boulton 1705-1807, Breaston 1719-1810, Church Broughton 1538-1812, Dale Abbey 1667-1813, Hault Hucknall 1660-1812, Heath 1682-1812, Mackworth 1603-1812, Ockbrook 1631-1812, Risley 1720-1812, Sandiacre 1581-1837, Stanley 1754-1837, Stanton by Dale 1605-1812

Vol 02 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Brailsford 1653-1810, Duffield 1598-1812

Vol 03 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Kirk Ireton 1576-1812, Mellor 1681-1775, Spondon 1654-1812

Vol 04 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Foremark 1663-1836, Quarndon 1755-1812, St. Alkmunds Derby 1538-1812, Tickenhall 1628-1812

Vol 05 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Chaddesden 1718-1812, Morton 1575-1812, Norton 1559-1812, St. Michael's Derby 1561-1812, West Hallam 1638-1812
Vol 06 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Alvaston 1614-1811, Chellaston 1570-1812, Kirk Langley 1655-1811, Normanton Derby 1769-1810, Osmaston Derby 1743-1812, St. Peter's Derby 1558-1812, Willington 1679-1812

Vol 07 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Horsley 1558-1812, Ilkeston 1588-1812, Kirk Hallam 1700-1837, Matlock 1637-1812

Vol 08 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Alsop-en-le-Dale 1702-1835, Aston upon Trent 1670-1812, Barrow on Trent and Twyford 1663-1812, Melbourne 1654-1812, Parwich 1640-1837, Smisby 1722-1812, Stanton-by-Bridge 1666-1837, Swarkeston 1605-1835, Weston on Trent 1559-1812

Vol 09 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: All Saint's Derby 1558-1837

Vol 10 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: St. Werburgh's Derby 1562-1837

Vol 11 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Beauchief 1696-1833, Beighton 1654-1837, Dronfield 1560-1837

Vol 12 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Buxton 1718-1837, Chapel-en-le-Frith 1621-1837, Fairfield 1756-1837, Repton 1578-1837

Vol 13 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Breadsall 1573-1837, Elvaston 1651-1837, Kedleston 1601-1836, Morley 1544-1837, Sawley 1656-1837, Smalley 1624-1837, Wilne 1541-1837

Vol 14 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Denby 1577-1837, Etwall 1557-1837, Longford 1539-1837, Pentrich 1638-1837, Shirland 1695-1836, South Wingfield 1586-1837

Vol 15 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Alfreton 1706-1837, Heanor 1558-1837, Horsley 1558-1812