The Parish Registers Of St Giles Kingston Baptisms & Burials 1558-1812 Marriages 1558-1837

Unlock Your Kingston Roots: The Parish Registers of St Giles (1558-1837)

Step back in time and walk the historic streets of Kingston upon Thames. For centuries, the ancient church of St Giles has stood as a silent witness to the lives of merchants, boatmen, royalty, and rebels. Now, you can hold the key to their stories.

This meticulously compiled transcription of the Parish Registers of St Giles, Kingston is more than just a list of names; it is the chronicle of a community. Spanning nearly three centuries of profound social change, these records offer an unparalleled gateway into the heart of your family's heritage.

What's Inside?

This essential volume contains a faithful transcript of the original parish records, detailing:

Baptisms (1558-1812): Discover the names of newborns, their parents, and often their father's occupation, marking the start of a new generation.
Marriages (1558-1837): Unite long-lost couples as you find the names of brides and grooms, their marital status, and the witnesses to their union.
Burials (1558-1812): Trace the final journey of your ancestors, recording their names and dates of death, providing a poignant end to their life's story.

Famous Faces in the Registers

Your ancestors may have lived alongside some of history's most notable figures. The market town of Kingston, with its ancient Coronation Stone where seven Saxon kings were crowned, has always been a place of significance. Within these pages, you may find the records of:

Moses Glover (d. 1651): The celebrated 17th-century architect responsible for the magnificent Ham House. As a parishioner, his life events—and those of his family—are recorded here.

Thomas Lord (1755-1832): Before he founded the world's most famous cricket ground at Lord's, Thomas Lord was a Kingston businessman. His family's life in the parish during the late Georgian era is captured in these very registers.

The Legend of Sweeney Todd: While a fictional character, the infamous "Demon Barber of Fleet Street" is woven into local Kingston lore. The parish's proximity to the river and its bustling market-town atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for Victorian tales of dark deeds, adding a layer of mystery to the town's history.

Why These Records are Invaluable

For any genealogist with roots in Kingston or Surrey, these registers are a cornerstone of research. They are primary source documents that can: