Phillimore Huntingdonshire Parish Register Marriages Vol 1

Phillimore Parish Register Marriages Volume 1

Are your roots deep in the historic county of Huntingdonshire? Do you have a family tree with branches waiting to be discovered in parishes like Huntingdon, St Ives, or Ramsey? The key to unlocking your ancestors' stories lies within the parish registers, and this meticulously transcribed volume puts that essential information directly at your fingertips.

Product: Phillimore & Co. - Parish Register Marriages, Huntingdonshire, Volume 1

Published by the esteemed Phillimore & Co., this book is an indispensable resource for any serious genealogist with Huntingdonshire connections. Before the introduction of civil registration in 1837, parish records were the primary official documentation of the lives of ordinary people. This volume focuses on one of the most vital events for family history: marriage.

What's Inside?

This book contains clear, accurate transcriptions of the original marriage registers from a selection of Huntingdonshire parishes. The Phillimore series is renowned for its high standards, making often-illegible original documents and archaic handwriting easy to read and understand.

Comprehensive Transcriptions: Entries are typically presented in a consistent format, often including the names of the bride and groom, the date of marriage, and whether the ceremony was by banns or licence.

Crucial Clues: These records can provide the critical link between generations, helping you confirm family lines, discover previously unknown ancestors, and pinpoint your family's location at a specific point in time.

Date Range: Typically, these volumes cover marriages from the beginning of the registers in the mid-16th century (often around 1538) up to 1812 or 1837.
Why This Book is Essential for Your Research:

Save Time and Effort: Avoid the time-consuming and costly task of visiting multiple archives. This book consolidates records from various parishes into one convenient and accessible source.

Authoritative and Trusted: The Phillimore name is a hallmark of quality in genealogical publishing. You can trust the accuracy and reliability of these transcriptions.

Bridge the Gap: For many, parish records are the only way to trace family lines back beyond the 19th century. This volume is your bridge to the past.

Ideal for Surname Studies: If you are researching a specific surname in Huntingdonshire, the indexed entries in this volume provide a rapid way to find all relevant marriage instances within the covered parishes.

Vol 1 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Bury 1561-1837, Little Raveley 1577-1837, Ramsey 1559-1837, Wistow 1604-1836