The Parish Registers Of St George The Martyr Canterbury 1538-1800

Unlock Your Canterbury Ancestry: The Parish Registers of St George the Martyr, 1538-1800

Step back in time and walk the historic cobbled streets of Canterbury. Within the pages of this essential volume lie the names, dates, and stories of your ancestors who lived, loved, and were laid to rest in the vibrant parish of St George the Martyr. For anyone with roots in this ancient city, these registers are the key to unlocking your family's past.

A Chronicle of Over 250 Years of History

This meticulously transcribed and indexed collection of the parish registers covers the pivotal years from 1538 to 1800. Spanning the Tudor, Stuart, and Georgian eras, it captures the lives of ordinary people through extraordinary times—from the English Reformation and the drama of the Civil War to the city's evolution into the Georgian age.

What You Will Discover Inside:

These are not just names; they are the primary source, the bedrock of your family tree. This invaluable resource contains:

Baptisms (1538-1800): Pinpoint the birth and christening dates of your ancestors, often revealing the names of proud parents and godparents.
Marriages (1538-1800): Trace the unions that formed new family branches, discovering the names of brides and grooms and the witnesses to their vows.
Burials (1538-1800): Locate the final resting places of previous generations, closing the circle on their life stories.
With a comprehensive index of names, searching for your surnames has never been easier.

A Parish of Notable Connections & Extraordinary Lives

St George the Martyr was not just a church; it was the heart of a bustling community. Your ancestors may have been merchants, soldiers, craftsmen, or pilgrims, all contributing to the rich tapestry of Canterbury life.

Most famously, this parish is the recorded home of one of England's greatest literary figures. The legendary Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe, contemporary of Shakespeare and author of Doctor Faustus, was baptized in this very church on February 26th, 1563. As you search these records, you are walking in the footsteps of genius, and your own family's story is interwoven with the history of England itself.