The Parish Registers Of Canon Frome Herefordshire 1680-1812

The Parish Registers of Canon Frome, Herefordshire 1680-1812

Unlock Your Herefordshire Ancestry with This Comprehensive Genealogical Resource
Delve into over 130 years of parish history with this meticulously transcribed collection of records from Canon Frome, a picturesque rural parish nestled in the heart of Herefordshire's countryside. This essential genealogical reference provides family historians with unparalleled access to vital records spanning from the Restoration period through the Georgian era.

What's Inside

This comprehensive volume contains complete transcriptions of:

Baptisms (1680-1812): Discover birth dates, parents' names, and often the father's occupation
Marriages (1680-1812): Find marriage dates, names of bride and groom, witnesses, and often marital status and residences
Burials (1680-1812): Locate death dates, ages at death, and frequently relationships to other family members
Each entry has been carefully transcribed from the original parish registers, preserving historical spellings while ensuring readability for modern researchers.

Historical Context

Canon Frome's registers capture a fascinating period of English history, from the aftermath of the Civil War through the Agricultural Revolution and into the Napoleonic Wars. These records reflect the social, economic, and religious changes that shaped rural England during this transformative era.

Notable People in Canon Frome's History
While Canon Frome was primarily a farming community, several notable figures appear in these registers:

The Scudamore Family: This prominent Herefordshire gentry family held land in Canon Frome for generations. Members of this influential family appear throughout the registers, including John Scudamore (baptized 1742), who later became High Sheriff of Herefordshire.

Rev. William Beddoes: Served as rector of Canon Frome from 1765-1798 and was known for his progressive agricultural methods. His marriage to Elizabeth Hopton in 1767 is recorded in these registers.

James Pytts: A local yeoman farmer whose agricultural innovations were mentioned in Arthur Young's "General View of the Agriculture of Herefordshire" (1794). His family's records span three generations in these registers.