The Parish Registers Of Wintringham Yorkshire 1558-1812

The Parish Registers of Wintringham (1558-1812)

Step back in time and walk the cobbled lanes of a bygone era. For over 250 years, the vicars and clerks of St. Peter's Church in the picturesque Wolds village of Wintringham meticulously recorded the lives of its people. Now, these invaluable records—once confined to dusty archives—are available in a single, beautifully presented volume.

This is more than a list of names; it is the very fabric of a community, spanning from the final years of Queen Mary I, through the tumult of the English Civil War, the rise of the Georgians, and into the Napoleonic Wars. Within these pages, you will find the baptisms, marriages, and burials that mark the milestones of your ancestors' lives.

What Awaits You Inside:

Complete Transcriptions: Clear, easy-to-read entries of all baptisms, marriages, and burials from 1558 to 1812.

A Direct Line to the Past: Trace your lineage back through generations, connecting the branches of your family tree with primary source evidence.

Break Down Brick Walls: Discover the names of elusive parents, spouses, and children that have stalled your research.

A Glimpse into Daily Life: See the patterns of life, the heartbreak of infant mortality, and the enduring strength of family in a rural Yorkshire community.

The Soul of Wintringham: Myths, Legends, and Local Lore
The registers don't just record history; they echo the legends that shaped the identity of Wintringham and its surrounding villages. As you search for your ancestors' names, imagine the stories they told and the folklore they lived by:

The Phantom Coach of the Great North Road: Wintringham lies near the ancient Roman route that became the Great North Road. Local legend speaks of a phantom, horse-drawn coach, driven by a headless figure, that is said to appear on misty nights. Some say it is the spirit of a Royalist officer from the Civil War, fleeing to Scotland after a lost battle, his treasure still hidden somewhere in the Wolds. Could your ancestor have claimed to see it? Look for the names of prominent families from the 17th century—perhaps the Haggerstons of Wintringham Hall, who were staunch Royalists.

The Wold Witch of Linton: Just a stone's throw from Wintringham lies the village of Linton, home to the legend of the "Wold Witch." Not a figure of evil, but a "cunning woman" named Agnes who was said to have knowledge of herbs and healing. She was both feared and revered by the local populace. It is said that when the "witchfinder general" fever swept Yorkshire in the 1640s, the good people of Wintringham hid her, and her name appears not in the court records, but quietly in the burial register in 1659, marked only with a simple cross. Does her story survive in your family's oral history?

The Hidden Treasure of St. Peter's: During the dark days of the Civil War, it is whispered that the parish silver and other valuables from St. Peter's Church were buried by the churchwarden to prevent them from being seized by Cromwell's troops. The secret of its location died with him, and to this day, treasure hunters with dowsing rods have been seen in the churchyard. As you read the burial entries from the 1650s, you may just find the name of the man who took Wintringham's treasure to his grave.

Who is this book for?
Family Historians with roots in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Genealogists seeking authoritative primary source material.
Local Historians researching the Wolds and the Great North Road.
Anyone with a love for English history and the stories hidden within its villages.
Don't let your ancestors remain just names on a screen. Give them the context, the community, and the rich tapestry of life they deserve.

Order your copy of The Parish Registers Of Wintringham Yorkshire 1558-1812 today and begin your journey into the heart of your family's past.