The Parish Registers Of Brocklesby Lincoln 1538-1837

The Parish Registers of Brocklesby, Lincolnshire (1538-1837)

Step back in time, through the echoing nave of St. Peter's Church, and into the very heart of your family's history. For nearly three centuries, the vicars and parish clerks of Brocklesby diligently recorded the milestones of village life: the splash of baptismal water, the solemn vows of marriage, and the final toll of the burial bell. Now, these invaluable records are brought together in one definitive volume.

The Parish Registers of Brocklesby (1538-1837) is more than just a list of names; it is a direct link to the souls who tilled the Lincolnshire soil, who lived under the shadow of the great Brocklesby Hall, and whose stories are woven into the very fabric of this historic parish.

What You Will Discover Inside:

Baptisms (1538-1837): Trace your lineage back to the Tudor era. Discover the names of your ancestors, their parents' names, and often their father's occupation, giving life to the names on your family tree.
Marriages (1538-1837): Unite family lines and uncover the alliances forged between local families. Find the names of brides and grooms, witnesses, and sometimes even the parish of origin, revealing new branches of your family to explore.
Burials (1538-1837): Mark the end of a life and the continuation of a legacy. These entries provide crucial dates and family relationships, helping to confirm identities and close gaps in your research.

Beyond the Names: The Spirit of Brocklesby

To research Brocklesby is to step into a landscape rich with history and whispered legends. As you trace your ancestors, you are walking in the footsteps of people who lived amidst tales of grandeur and ghostly lore.

The Legend of the Pelham Buckle: Your ancestors would have known the powerful Pelham family, lords of Brocklesby Hall for generations. Local legend tells of the family's famous buckle symbol, said to have been taken from the saddle of a captured French king at the Battle of Crécy. This story of daring and fortune was part of the village's identity, a symbol of the great house that dominated the landscape.

The Grey Lady of the Mausoleum: The imposing Brocklesby Mausoleum, built by the first Earl of Yarborough, is a landmark of solemn beauty. But for generations, local folk have whispered of the "Grey Lady," a spectral figure said to drift between the mausoleum and the old hall. Is she the spirit of a wronged noblewoman, or a mother eternally mourning her child? Your ancestors may have known these stories, told in hushed tones on dark winter nights.

Whispers in the Marshes: Brocklesby sits on the edge of the Lincolnshire marshes, a land of mist and mystery. It was a place of hardy folk, but also of smugglers' secrets and tales of "boggarts"—mischievous spirits said to plague the unwary traveler. The names in these registers belong to people who navigated this world of practical faith and ancient superstition.

Who Is This For?

This indispensable resource is perfect for:

Genealogists with Lincolnshire roots.
Descendants of the Brocklesby village families.
Local and social historians studying life in rural England.
Anyone with a passion for the past and the stories waiting to be discovered in historical documents.