The Parish Registers Of Wolstaston Herefordshire 1601-1812

The Definitive Guide to Parish Registers (1601-1812)
Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of your Herefordshire forebears. For any genealogist with roots in this charming corner of England, "The Parish Registers of Wolstaston" is not just a book—it is the key that unlocks over two centuries of family history.

Spanning the years from 1601 to 1812, this meticulously transcribed volume captures the very fabric of life in the township of Wolstaston, within the ancient Parish of Woolhope. These records are the bedrock of English genealogy, documenting the pivotal moments that shaped your ancestors' lives: their baptisms, marriages, and burials.

Inside This Essential Genealogical Resource, You Will Find:

Complete Transcriptions of Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials: Every entry from the original registers has been faithfully reproduced, offering you a direct link to the past.
Over 200 Years of History: Trace your family line through momentous historical periods, including the English Civil War, the Restoration, and the Georgian era.
Coverage of Wolstaston Township: Focused specifically on Wolstaston, this work provides detailed records from within the larger Parish of Woolhope, helping you pinpoint your ancestors' location.
Clear, Readable Format: Presented in an easy-to-read typescript, making research a pleasure rather than a chore.
Fully Indexed: A comprehensive index of names allows you to quickly and efficiently locate your relatives, saving you countless hours of searching.
A Connection to Notable History: The Man of Ross

While researching your family in Wolstaston, you are delving into a region with a rich history, most notably connected to one of Herefordshire's most celebrated sons: John Kyrle (1637-1724), famously known as "The Man of Ross."

Though Kyrle's philanthropic works and residence were centered in the nearby market town of Ross-on-Wye, his influence and family connections were deeply woven into the fabric of the surrounding countryside, including the Parish of Woolhope. A renowned philanthropist, Kyrle was celebrated for his generosity and his efforts to beautify his town, earning him immortalization in Alexander Pope's poem, "Moral Essays: Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot."

Your ancestors from Wolstaston may have been tenants on his lands, artisans who worked for his projects, or members of families connected by marriage to his wider circle. Finding your family's name in these registers places them in the very landscape shaped by this remarkable man, offering a tangible link to a notable figure of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Who Is This Product For?

Anyone with direct ancestry in Wolstaston or the Parish of Woolhope.
Genealogists researching family lines throughout Herefordshire.
Local and social historians studying the demographics and life events of a rural English community.
Anyone seeking to break through "brick walls" in their English family tree.
Don't let your Wolstaston lineage remain a mystery. Add this indispensable and historically rich resource to your library and watch your family tree flourish with the names and stories of your ancestors.