The Parish Registers Of The French Curch Thorpe Le Soken Essex 1684-1726

Echoes of Exile: The Huguenot Registers of Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex 1684-1726

Unlock the Story of Your Refugee Ancestors

Step back into the late 17th and early 18th centuries, a time of faith, perseverance, and new beginnings. This meticulously transcribed volume captures the heart of a displaced community: the French Huguenot Church of Thorpe-le-Soken in Essex. Following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, this small coastal parish became a sanctuary for French Protestants fleeing persecution, bringing with them their skills in silk-weaving, agriculture, and craftsmanship.

What You Will Discover Inside:

These are not just names; they are the whispers of history. This book provides a faithful transcription of the original parish registers, written in French, for the years 1684-1726. You will uncover:

Baptisms (Baptêmes): Name your ancestor’s parents and godparents, revealing intricate family networks.
Marriages (Mariages): Find the names of bride and groom, their parents, and witnesses, often shedding light on their origins in France.
Burials (Sépultures): Trace the end of life for the first generation of refugees.
A Connection to Greatness:

The families recorded in these registers are part of the same great Huguenot migration that profoundly shaped Britain. The resilience and enterprise seen in Thorpe-le-Soken were the hallmarks of families like the Courtaulds, who would later build one of the nation's great textile empires from their Huguenot roots in Essex. While your ancestor may not be a famous name, they are part of the foundational story that made such success possible.

Who Needs This Book?

Genealogists tracing Huguenot or Essex family lines.
Local Historians researching the rich cultural heritage of Thorpe-le-Soken.
Social Historians studying the integration of refugee communities.
Descendants seeking to understand the courage and sacrifice of their forebears.
Don't let your family's story remain a mystery. Order your copy of The Parish Registers of the French Church, Thorpe-le-Soken, and reconnect with a powerful chapter of your heritage.