The Parish Registers Of Crosthwaite Cumberland 1562-1812

Unlock Your Lake District Ancestry: The Parish Registers of Crosthwaite, Cumberland 1562-1812 In 4 Volumes
Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of your Cumbrian ancestors. Nestled in the heart of the breath taking Lake District, the ancient parish of Crosthwaite holds the key to over 250 years of local history. Now, you can delve into its rich past with this definitive collection of parish registers, spanning from the Elizabethan era to the Regency period.

This meticulously transcribed volume is more than just a list of names; it is the very fabric of a community, capturing the moments that shaped generations. From the humble farmers who tilled the rugged fells to the miners who toiled in the local graphite mines, their stories are waiting to be discovered within these pages.

What You'll Discover Inside:
This essential genealogical resource provides the foundational records for family history research in Keswick and the surrounding area. The registers faithfully document:

Baptisms (1562-1812): Discover the names of newborns, their parents, and often their place of abode. Trace your family line from one generation to the next.
Marriages (1562-1812): Unite family lines as you find marriage banns and solemnizations, revealing the names of brides and grooms and the bonds they formed.
Burials (1562-1812): Pay respect to those who came before, finding burial records that often include dates of death and invaluable clues about age and social standing.
For any genealogist with roots in Cumberland, this is an indispensable tool for building a robust and authentic family tree.

A Parish of Poets, Pioneers, and Visionaries

The parish of Crosthwaite is not just a place of agricultural and industrial history; it was a vibrant hub for some of England's most celebrated literary and social figures. Owning this volume allows you to connect your family's story to the giants who called this stunning landscape home.

Within these records, you may find entries related to:

Samuel Taylor Coleridge: The great Romantic poet lived at Greta Hall in Keswick (which lies within the parish) from 1800 to 1804. You can find the baptismal records for several of his children, including Berkeley, Hartley, and Derwent, entered here by the parish vicar.

Robert Southey: Coleridge's friend and fellow Poet Laureate, Southey also resided at Greta Hall for decades. The registers chronicle the baptisms of his numerous children, including his daughters Edith and Kate, and sons Herbert and Bertram, placing your ancestors in the same community as one of the era's leading literary men.

Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley (1851-1920): While his tenure falls just after this book's primary coverage, his legacy is inseparable from the parish. As the vicar of Crosthwaite and a co-founder of the National Trust, Rawnsley was a towering figure dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the Lake District for future generations. His presence underscores the historical significance of this parish, and your ancestors would have lived under his guidance and influence.

Imagine finding the baptism of your great-great-grandparent in the same book, just pages away from the entry for a Coleridge child. This is the unique thrill that these registers offer—a direct, tangible link between your personal history and the national story.

Who Needs This Book?

Family Historians tracing ancestors in Keswick, Crosthwaite, and surrounding Cumberland villages.
Descendants of the region's farmers, miners, artisans, and lake-dwelling folk.
Local and Social Historians researching the demographics and life events of a key Lake District parish over 250 years.
Anyone with a passion for the Lake Poets and the Romantic movement, seeking a deeper connection to the world they inhabited.