The Parish Registers Of Ravenstone Buckinghamshire 1568-1812

The Parish Registers of Ravenstone, 1568-1812

Journey back over 240 years of English history and discover the ancestors who called the village of Ravenstone home.

Are your roots deep in the Buckinghamshire countryside? Do you suspect your family's story unfolds within the parish of Ravenstone? This meticulously transcribed volume is the key to unlocking their past. Spanning from the Elizabethan era through the English Civil War, the Restoration, and into the Georgian age, these registers are the definitive primary source for your family history.

Inside, you will find the vital records of generations:

Baptisms (1568-1812): Discover the names of children born, their parents, and often their fathers' occupations, allowing you to confirm family lines and trace your direct ancestry.
Marriages (1568-1812): Unite family branches by finding the marriage bonds of your ancestors. These entries often list the names of both bride and groom, and sometimes their parish of origin.
Burials (1568-1812): Complete the life stories of your relatives with burial records, offering crucial dates and sometimes poignant details about their lives and deaths.
For any genealogist with Buckinghamshire connections, these registers are an invaluable resource, saving you countless hours of deciphering difficult, original handwriting and providing direct access to the events that shaped your family's destiny.

More Than Just Names: The Dramatic Tale of Thomas Hellier
But these pages hold more than just your family's names; they contain the echoes of a dramatic and tragic true story. Within these very registers, you can find the baptism of Thomas Hellier, born in Ravenstone in 1650.

Thomas's life is a stark reminder of the brutal realities of the 17th century. As a young man, he was indentured and transported to the American colonies as a servant. Subjected to horrific cruelty by his master in Virginia, Thomas eventually led a rebellion of fellow servants. The revolt failed, and he was captured, tried, and executed in 1678. His powerful and moving last words, dictated before his hanging, became a famous anti-slavery and anti-indenture text in the colonies.

Owning this book allows you to hold the record of this infamous son of Ravenstone—a young man whose local baptism in 1650 led to a life of unimaginable hardship and a legacy that echoed across the Atlantic. His story proves that behind every name in these registers lies a human life with its own unique struggles and triumphs.

Who Needs This Book?
Family Historians tracing ancestors with surnames common to Ravenstone and the surrounding Buckinghamshire area.
Genealogists seeking to break down "brick walls" in their research before the start of civil registration in 1837.
Local Historians and residents of Ravenstone wanting to understand the fabric of their community through the centuries.
Descendants of Thomas Hellier seeking to connect with the origins of his dramatic story.
Anyone with a love for English social history and the real-life stories hidden within parish records.
Don't let your ancestors remain names in the mist. Add this essential volume to your collection and begin your journey of discovery today.