The Parish Registers Of Knockin Shropshire Baptisms 1673-1812 Marriages 1679-1811 Burials 1699-1762

The Parish Registers of Knockin, Shropshire: Unlocking the Secrets of a Borderland Village (1673-1812)

Step across the threshold of time and into the heart of the Welsh Marches. Within the pages of this meticulously transcribed volume lie the echoes of centuries—the very fabric of life, love, and loss in the ancient parish of Knockin, Shropshire. For the family historian, this is more than a book; it is a key. A key that unlocks the doors to your ancestors' world, where the shadow of Offa's Dyke and the mists of the Shropshire hills shaped their destinies.

This essential genealogical resource provides a direct line to the men and women who lived through tumultuous times, from the aftermath of the English Civil War to the dawn of the Victorian era. Their stories, recorded in the elegant but sometimes challenging script of the parish clerks, are now presented in a clear, easy-to-read format for you to discover.

Inside this invaluable volume, you will find:

Baptisms (1673-1812): Witness the welcome of new life into the Knockin community. Find the names of children who would grow up to be farmers, soldiers, weavers, and perhaps even the subjects of local legend.

Marriages (1679-1811): Follow the unions of families that formed the backbone of this rural parish. Discover the vows that bound your ancestors together, often against a backdrop of hardship and hope.

Burials (1699-1762): Pay respects to the generations who now rest in Shropshire soil. These solemn entries mark the end of lives that contributed to the rich tapestry of the village.
Whispers from the Welsh Marches: Myths & Legends of Knockin

Knockin is a parish steeped not just in history, but in folklore. As you trace your family lines, you may walk in the footsteps of those who told these very tales by the fireside. Could your ancestors have been part of these enduring legends?

The Phantom Knight of the Tumulus: Local lore speaks of a spectral knight, clad in tarnished armour, who is said to guard an ancient burial mound just outside the village. He is believed to be a Saxon or perhaps a Norman lord, betrayed long ago. On moonless nights, his ghostly form is said to appear, a silent sentinel of a forgotten age. As you search the burial records, you may wonder if the name you seek belongs to a family who claimed descent from this tragic figure, or perhaps even to the chronicler who first wrote of his appearance.

The Lost Treasure of the Civil War: The Marches were fiercely contested during the English Civil War. Legend tells of a Royalist officer, fleeing a Parliamentarian advance near Knockin in 1645, who buried a chest of silver plate and coin beneath the roots of a great oak tree before he was captured. The treasure was never recovered, and locals whispered that the tree was cursed. Search the marriage and baptism registers from the late 17th century—do you see a family whose fortunes mysteriously improved, or a child named "Silvester" or "Sterling" in honour of the lost hoard?

The Cursed Bell of St. Mary's: It is said that the great bell for St. Mary's Church, cast in the 15th century, was being transported from a foundry in Shrewsbury when the cart, caught in a sudden, violent storm on the marshy land, overturned. The heavy bell sank into a deep mere, lost forever. On the coldest, foggiest nights, some villagers still claim to hear a single, mournful chime echoing from where the water now lies. The baptismal records of the 18th century are filled with the names of children born on the anniversary of this ill-fated day. Were they blessed, or as the superstition went, marked by the bell's sorrowful toll?

This volume is an indispensable tool for anyone with roots in Knockin or the wider Shropshire area. It is a bridge to the past, connecting you not only to the names and dates of your lineage but to the very soul of a place where history and myth are woven together.

Are the names of your ancestors hidden within these pages? Are they the heroes of these local legends?

Begin your journey of discovery. Order your copy of The Parish Registers of Knockin today!