Phillimore Devonshire Parish Register Marriages Vols 1 & 2

Phillimore Parish Register Marriages Vols 1 & 2

Are your family roots deep in the rugged, beautiful landscape of Devonshire? Do you suspect your ancestors were sailors who braved the Atlantic, farmers who tilled the rich soil, or miners who delved into the earth for tin and copper? The key to unlocking their stories lies within the parish registers—the bedrock of English genealogy.

Presenting an essential cornerstone for any serious researcher of West Country ancestry: Phillimore's Parish Register Marriages, Devonshire, Volumes 1 & 2.

What You'll Discover

Published by the esteemed W.P.W. Phillimore, a name synonymous with quality and accuracy in genealogical publishing, these volumes are meticulous transcripts of the original handwritten marriage records. This is not just an index; it is a faithful rendering of the vital details recorded by generations of parish clerks.

Within these pages, you will find:

Names of the Bride and Groom: The core of your family tree.
Date of Marriage: Pinpointing a crucial life event.
Parish of Residence: Often noting whether the parties were "of this parish" or from a neighbouring village, providing clues to family movements.
Marital Status: Identifying if the individuals were a bachelor, spinster, widower, or widow.
Occupations: In many entries, the groom's trade is listed, bringing your ancestor's daily life into sharp focus.
Witnesses: Often family members, providing another avenue for research.

These records typically cover marriages from the beginning of the registers in the 1500s up to the pivotal year of 1812, when standardized, printed registers were introduced by Rose's Act. This is the era of your "brick wall" ancestors, and these books are the tool to break through it.

Walk in the Footsteps of Devon's Famous Sons and Daughters
While these volumes encompass a wide array of Devon's parishes, it is thrilling to consider the historical figures who lived, loved, and married within this very same county. The records you are exploring could hold the key to discovering connections to the families of, or even the marriages of, some of Devon's most renowned residents.

Imagine finding the record of a relative who witnessed the marriage of a family member of:

Sir Francis Drake (c. 1540-1596): The legendary explorer and privateer from Tavistock who circumnavigated the globe and defeated the Spanish Armada. His own marriage to Mary Newman is recorded in the St. Budeaux parish register in 1569. Your ancestors may have sailed with him or lived in the same community, their lives intertwined with this Elizabethan icon.

Agatha Christie (1890-1976): The world's best-selling novelist, born in Torquay. While her own marriage to Archibald Christie was in London, her deep family roots are in Devon. Her grandparents, the Boehmer and Miller families, were prominent in the area. You may uncover a link to the social circles or family lines that shaped the "Queen of Crime" during her formative years in Devon.

Sir Walter Raleigh (c. 1552-1618): Another of Devon's great Elizabethan explorers, writer, and courtier. He was born in East Budleigh, and his family's history is woven into the fabric of East Devon. Discovering an ancestor from the same parish could place them within the sphere of influence of this complex and fascinating historical figure.

These books are more than just lists of names; they are a gateway to the world your ancestors inhabited—a world of maritime adventure, agricultural tradition, and historic significance.

Vol 01 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Countisbury 1676-1836, Ipplepen 1612-1837, Kings Kerswell 1752-1837, Martinhoe 1597-1812, Trentishoe 1697-1812, Uffculme 1538-1837, Werrington 1654-1812, Werrington 1654-1812

Vol 02 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: St. Andrew's Plymouth 1581-1654