The Parish Registers Of Lamplugh Cumberland 1581-1812

The Parish Registers of Lamplugh, 1581-1812

Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of your ancestors.

For over 230 years, the quiet, rural parish of Lamplugh in historic Cumberland was the heart of a community forged by agriculture, mining, and the stark beauty of the Cumbrian landscape. Now, you can connect directly with the generations who lived, loved, and laboured there.

This meticulously transcribed and indexed volume presents the complete parish registers of Lamplugh, spanning from the reign of Elizabeth I to the Regency era. Within these pages, the ink-stained handwriting of vicars long past brings the names of your forebears back to life. This is more than just data; it's the unbroken thread of your family's story, waiting for you to discover.

Inside this essential genealogical resource, you will find:

Baptisms (1581-1812): Discover the names of newborns and their parents, often revealing cherished family naming patterns and establishing direct lineage.
Marriages (1581-1812): Unite family lines as you find the marriage bonds of your ancestors, complete with the names of brides and grooms and, in later years, invaluable witnesses.
Burials (1581-1812): Trace the final journey of your relatives, marking the end of one generation and the continuation of the next.

An Extensive Date Range: Covering a pivotal period in English history—from the Spanish Armada to the Napoleonic Wars—these records place your family firmly within the context of national events.

A Comprehensive Index: Easily search for surnames and first names, allowing you to quickly locate your family members and build your family tree with confidence.
More Than Just Names: Lamplugh's Notorious Past

The registers of Lamplugh are not just a record of quiet country life; they chronicle a community that witnessed a dramatic and infamous event. In 1670, the parish was rocked by the brutal murder of the Fletcher family at their home, Lamplugh Hall. This notorious crime, allegedly carried out by a gang of border reivers or "mosstroopers," became a legendary tale of violence and survival in the region.

While the registers may not detail the crime itself, they hold the records of the world surrounding it:

You may find the baptismal records of the Fletcher children who were victims.
You can discover the marriage of the parents, William and Margaret Fletcher, who built the life that was so tragically shattered.
The registers contain the names of the neighbours, constables, and jurors whose lives were intertwined with this dark chapter in local history.
Owning this book allows you to research not only your own family but also the very people who lived through one of Cumbria's most chilling historical events.

Who Is This Book For?

Family Historians with ancestry in Lamplugh or the surrounding Cumberland/Cumbria area.
Local Historians researching the social fabric of a rural mining and agricultural community.
Descendants of the Fletcher family or anyone with an interest in the story of the Lamplugh Massacre.
Genealogical Societies and libraries looking to expand their collection of essential Cumbrian records.
Don't let your ancestors remain names on a chart. Give them depth, context, and a place in history. The Parish Registers of Lamplugh is the cornerstone for any serious research into this fascinating Cumbrian parish.