The Parish Registers Of Little Woolstone Buckinghamshire 1558-1813

The Parish Registers of Little Woolstone (1558-1813)

Step back in time and walk the village paths of your forebears.

For over 250 years, the humble parish church of Little Woolstone was the heart of a community, faithfully recording the milestones of life: baptisms, marriages, and burials. Now, these invaluable historical records are available in one comprehensive, meticulously transcribed volume. Whether you are a seasoned genealogist or just beginning your family history journey, this book is your essential key to unlocking the stories of your Buckinghamshire roots.

Spanning from the Elizabethan era through the English Civil War, the Restoration, and into the Georgian age, these registers are more than just names and dates. They are the ink-stained echoes of real lives—the joy of a new child, the union of two families, and the solemn farewell of a loved one.

Inside, you will discover:

Baptisms (1558-1812): Discover the names of children born in the parish, often including the crucial names of their parents, allowing you to trace generations back through time.
Marriages (1559-1813): Find the joining of couples, revealing the names of brides and grooms and sometimes their parishes of origin, helping you to expand your family tree.
Burials (1558-1813): Locate the final resting places of ancestors, providing dates that can help confirm identities and close gaps in your research.
This fully indexed and easy-to-use edition transforms fragile, hard-to-read original documents into an accessible resource for your home library. Break down those stubborn "brick walls" and add flesh and bone to the names on your pedigree chart.

A Glimpse into History: Notable Figures of Little Woolstone

While the registers chronicle the lives of farmers, labourers, and craftsmen who formed the backbone of the village, they also capture the events of a more prominent family: the lords of the manor of Little Woolstone.

During this period, the manor was held by the Pigot family. The most famous of these was Sir Robert Pigot, 2nd Baronet (1720-1796).

Sir Robert was a distinguished and controversial British Army officer who served with distinction in the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. He is most famously remembered for his role in the American Revolutionary War. As a lieutenant colonel, he commanded a brigade at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775, where his forces sustained heavy casualties but ultimately captured the fortification. He later served as the commander of the British forces in Rhode Island.

The life of this significant historical figure is intertwined with the very fabric of Little Woolstone. The parish registers within this book contain the entries for the marriages of his family and the baptisms of his children, offering a unique and fascinating connection between your family's local history and the monumental events that shaped the world. Owning this book means you hold not just your own history, but a piece of national history in your hands.

Who is this book for?

Family Historians with ancestors in Little Woolstone or the surrounding Milton Keynes area.
Local Historians researching the social and demographic history of a Buckinghamshire village.
Academic Researchers studying population patterns, naming conventions, and family structures in early modern England.
Anyone with a love for British history and a desire to connect with the past on a personal level.
Don't let your family's story remain untold. Order your copy of The Parish Registers of Little Woolstone (1558-1813) today and begin your journey of discovery!