The Parish Registers Of Gainford Durham Baptisms & Burials 1560-1784 Marriages 1569-1761

Unlock Your Gainford Ancestry: Discover 200 Years of Durham History

Are your roots deep in the soil of County Durham? Do you suspect your ancestors walked the streets of the historic village of Gainford, nestled on the banks of the River Tees? Now, you can bridge the gap between the present and the past with this essential collection of primary source records.

The Parish Registers of Gainford, Durham is a meticulously transcribed collection of the village's vital records, spanning over two centuries of pivotal English history. This is more than just a list of names; it is the story of a community, your family, and the lives they led from the Elizabethan era through the Georgian age.

Inside this invaluable genealogical resource, you will find:

Baptisms (1560-1784): Discover the names of newborns, their parents, and often their fathers' occupations, allowing you to trace entire family branches.
Burials (1560-1784): Find the dates of passing for your ancestors, providing crucial links between generations and painting a picture of life's fragility in the early modern period.
Marriages (1569-1761): Unite family lines by finding the marriage bonds of your ancestors. These records often name the bride and groom and their respective parishes, a key to solving genealogical mysteries.

Covering the tumultuous years of the Reformation, the English Civil War, and the Jacobite risings, these records place your ancestors at the heart of history. They survived plagues, witnessed political change, and built the community that stands today.

A Parish of Notable Figures and Historic Events
Gainford was more than just a quiet rural parish; it was a place that touched the lives of influential people and was shaped by national events. As you search these registers, you may discover connections to:

The Rising of the North (1569): The marriage records begin in the very year of this famous, doomed Catholic rebellion against Queen Elizabeth I. The Northern Earls marched through County Durham, and the men of Gainford would have been caught up in the turmoil. Your ancestor's marriage record from 1569 could be from a family living through this momentous event.