The Parish Registers Of Ollerton Nottinghamshire 1592-1812

The Parish Registers of Ollerton, Nottinghamshire 1592-1812

Step through the vestry door and into the heart of your family's history.

For over two centuries, the ink-stained pages of Ollerton's parish registers captured the very pulse of the community. They are the bedrock of family history for any descendant of this ancient Nottinghamshire parish. Now, for the first time, this meticulously transcribed and indexed collection brings those vital records directly to your fingertips.

Spanning from the twilight of the Tudor era in 1592 to the heart of the Regency period in 1812, these volumes chronicle the lives of your ancestors through moments of joy, union, and sorrow. This is more than just a list of names; it is the tapestry of a community woven through generations.

Inside, You Will Discover:

Baptisms (1592-1812): Trace the first entries of your ancestors into the world. Find the names of proud parents and godparents, often revealing intricate family ties and cherished traditions.
Marriages (1592-1812): Unite long-lost branches of your family tree. Discover the banns, vows, and bonds that formed the very foundation of Ollerton's families.
Burials (1592-1812): Pay respect to the generations that came before. These records provide crucial end-of-life dates, sometimes noting age, occupation, or poignant details like "a widow of the parish" or "an infant."

This transcription is an indispensable tool, transforming the often-illegible original script and faded Latin into clear, searchable text. It's the key to breaking down your "brick wall" and finding that elusive link in your Ollerton lineage.

Echoes from the Sherwood Forest: Myths & Legends of Ollerton
Ollerton is a place of quiet history, nestled on the edge of the legendary Sherwood Forest. As you delve into the names in these registers, remember that these people lived and breathed amidst a landscape rich with folklore. Were your ancestors the keepers of these local tales?

The Phantom of the River Maun: Local legend speaks of a sorrowful figure, the "Miller's Ghost," who is said to haunt the banks of the River Maun near the old mill. The story tells of a miller who, in a fit of greed, drowned his rival in the millrace one foggy night. His tormented spirit is said to appear on the anniversary of the crime, forever re-enacting his crime. Perhaps your ancestor was the village constable who recorded the "unfortunate drowning" or a local who whispered warnings to their children about walking by the river after dusk.

The Ollerton Outlaw & the Hidden Silver: While Robin Hood is the most famous son of Sherwood, local tales tell of a lesser-known outlaw, "One-Eyed Jack of Ollerton," who used the dense woods to the east as his hideout during the tumultuous English Civil War. It is said he plundered a Royalist convoy fleeing Newark and buried a chest of silver chalices and plate somewhere near the ancient "Parliament Oak." The treasure was never found. Scan the marriage records from the 1640s and 1650s—could a sudden, unexplained prosperity in a family line be a clue to Jack's secret?

The Witch of Ollerton Wood: For generations, families spoke in hushed tones of a "cunning woman" who lived in a cottage deep in Ollerton Wood. She wasn't malevolent, but a powerful healer who knew the secrets of the forest herbs. She could brew a tea to break a fever or create a charm to protect cattle from disease. The parish registers might hold the key to her identity—a midwife who appears at countless baptisms, or a woman whose burial entry is marked by an unusually large number of mourners. Was she a respected healer or a feared outcast? The names in this book were her neighbours.

Who is this for?

The Family Historian: Seeking definitive primary source data to build a robust and accurate family tree.
The Local Historian: Researching the social fabric, population changes, and significant events in a key Nottinghamshire parish.
Descendants of Ollerton: Anyone with a connection to this village, eager to understand the lives of their forebears and the world they inhabited.
Students of History: Exploring the impact of national events like the Civil War, the Plague, and the Agricultural Revolution on a single, rural community.
Don't let your ancestors' stories remain forgotten in the archives.

Order your copy of The Parish Registers of Ollerton, Nottinghamshire 1592-1812 today and begin your journey into the past. Uncover the names, dates, and legends that are your rightful inheritance.