Phillimore Hampshire Parish Register Marriages Vols 1-16

Unlock Your Hampshire Ancestry: The Definitive Collection of Parish Marriages (1538-1837)

Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of your Hampshire ancestors. For the dedicated genealogist, local historian, or family researcher, the Phillimore Hampshire Parish Register Marriages, Volumes 1-16 is not just a collection of books—it is the key to unlocking centuries of family history in one of England's most historically rich counties.

Published by the esteemed Phillimore & Co., the gold standard in British genealogical publishing, this meticulously transcribed and indexed series provides unparalleled access to the primary source records that form the bedrock of family history research.

What's Inside These Essential Volumes?
This comprehensive set brings together the marriage entries from a vast array of Hampshire parishes, spanning the period from the inception of parish registers in 1538 up to the introduction of civil registration in 1837. Within these pages, you will discover:

Full Transcriptions: Clear, accurate, and easy-to-read transcriptions of original Latin and English entries, saving you hours of difficult paleography work.

Essential Details: Each entry typically provides the names of the bride and groom, the date of marriage, their parish of residence, and often their marital status (bachelor, spinster, widow, or widower).
Rich Context: Post-1754 records (following Lord Hardwicke's Marriage Act) often include the names of witnesses, signatures or marks of the couple, and whether the marriage was by banns or licence, offering invaluable clues to extend your family tree.

Comprehensive Indexes: Each volume contains a full index of names, allowing you to quickly and efficiently locate your ancestors, even if you are unsure of their specific parish.
Connect with the Fabric of History: Famous Hampshire Connections

Hampshire's past is woven into the national narrative, and these registers hold the personal stories of families who would shape history. While you search for your own lineage, you may find yourself brushing shoulders with the relatives of notable figures. The records capture the everyday and the extraordinary, from the agricultural labourer to the local gentry.

A prime example of the treasures you might uncover lies within the parish of Steventon. It is here that you can find the marriage of the elder brother of one of Britain's most beloved authors.

Literary Legends: The Austen Family

The world knows Jane Austen, but her family's story is rooted in the Hampshire countryside. Volume 12 of this series contains the registers for Steventon, Jane's birthplace and home for the first 25 years of her life. Within these records, you can find the marriage of her brother, the scholarly Reverend James Austen, to Anne Matthew on 20th June 1792. This single entry is a direct link to the intimate family life of the author of Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. Discovering such a record connects your research to the very heart of a literary giant's world.

Beyond the world of literature, these volumes encompass the naval powerhouse of Portsmouth. The registers from its parishes, like St. Thomas's and St. Mary's, are filled with the marriages of sailors, officers, and shipwrights who served in the Royal Navy during the age of Nelson. You may find the marriage of an ordinary seaman whose grandson would become an admiral, or the wedding of a dockyard artisan whose family would help build the ships that defended an empire.

Why This Collection is Indispensable for Your Research:
Break Down Brick Walls: Trace marriages across parish boundaries to confirm family lines and solve long-standing genealogical puzzles.
V
erify Your Lineage: Use these primary sources to confirm the details found in family trees and online databases.
Add Richness to Your Family Story: Move beyond names and dates to understand the communities your ancestors lived in and the families they married into.

A Trusted Scholarly Resource: The Phillimore name guarantees accuracy and reliability, making this a foundational resource for any serious genealogist with Hampshire roots.
Don't let your Hampshire ancestors remain names in a database. Give them a place in history. Order the Phillimore Hampshire Parish Register Marriages, Vols 1-16, today and begin your journey of discovery into the heart of your family's past.

Vol 01 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Bullington 1755-1812, Cliddesden 1636-1812, Deane 1680-1812, Hurstbourne Tarrant 1546-1812, Knight's Enham 1697-1805, Monxton 1716-1811, Penton Mewsey 1649-1812, Wootton Saint Lawrence 1560-1812

Vol 02 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Aldershot 1590-1812, Amport 1665-1837, Coombe 1560-1812, Faccombe 1586-1812, Overton 1600-1812, Tangley 1703-1812, Up-Nately 1695-1750, Vernham 1607-1812, Winslade 1723-1807, Yateley 1636-1811

Vol 03 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Basing 1655-1812, Church Oakley 1565-1812, Dogmersfield 1695-1812, Elvetham 1639-1812, Eversley 1559-1812, Farnborough 1584-1812, Hartley Wintney 1658-1812, Sherborne St. John 1653-1812, Winchfield 1660-1810

Vol 04 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Crondall 1576-1811, St. Swithun-upon-Kingsgate 1562-1837, Winchester Cathedral 1603-1837

Vol 05 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Basingstoke 1638-1812, Baughurst 1630-1812, Eastrop 1759-1807, Long Sutton 1561-1812, St. Lawrence Winchester 1754-1812, St. Michael-in-the-Soke Winchester 1632-1812, Stratfieldsaye 1539-1812, Worting 1609-1812

Vol 06 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Heckfield 1538-1812, Odiham 1538-1812, South Warnborough 1539-1811, Stratfield Turgis 1672-1809, Tadley 1691-1812

Vol 07 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Eling 1539-1812, Silchester 1654-1812, Sopley 1682-1812, Westmeon 1538-1800

Vol 08 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Burghclere 1559-1812, Ewhurst 1682-1823, Herriard 1664-1812, Highclere 1656-1813, Litchfield 1627-1812, Newnham 1754-1812, Newtown 1679-1811, Rowner 1590-1810, Whitchurch 1605-1812, Wolverton 1717-1812

Vol 09 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Bentley 1541-1812, East Woodhay 1618-1837, Hartley Wespall 1558-1812, Hunton 1575-1810, Laverstoke 1657-1811, Linkenholt 1579-1810, Mapledurwell 1659-1837, Popham 1630-1809, Preston Candover 1584-1812, Sherfield-upon-Loddon 1574-1812, Stoke Charity 1542-1812, Wonston 1571-1812, Woodmancote 1772-1812

Vol 10 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Portsmouth 1654-1775

Vol 11 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Bentworth 1603-1837, Boldre 1596-1813, Crawley 1675-1811, Hannington 1768-1837, Kingsworthy 1538-1837, Nately Scures 1684-1812, Rotherwick 1560-1837, Weyhill 1536-1812

Vol 12 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Brading I.W 1547-1812, Calbourne I.W. 1559-1812, Freshwater I. W. 1576-1812, Niton I. W. 1561-1812, Whitwell 1699-1837, Yaverland 1633-1812

Vol 13 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: St. Maurice Winchester 1538-1837

Vol 14 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Newport 1542-1837

Vol 15 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: St Thomas a Becket 1701-1775

Vol 16 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: St. Bartholomew Hyde Winchester 1563-1837, St. Faith with St. Cross Winchester 1674-1837, St. Peter Cheesehill Winchester 1597-1837, St. Thomas Winchester 1679-1837