Phillimore Shropshire Parish Registers Lichfield Diocese Vols 1-16

Unlock Your Shropshire Ancestry: The Definitive Phillimore Parish Registers (Lichfield Diocese, Vols 1-16)

Journey back in time and walk in the footsteps of your Shropshire ancestors. This is the cornerstone resource for any serious genealogist with roots in this historic English county. The Phillimore Shropshire Parish Registers, Lichfield Diocese, Volumes 1-16, is a prestigious and authoritative collection of transcribed records, opening a direct window into the lives of generations past.

For centuries, the parish church was the centre of life, recording the three most vital events: birth (baptism), marriage, and death (burial). Before the start of civil registration in 1837, these parish registers are often the only written record of your ancestors' existence. This meticulously edited series makes that crucial information accessible.

What's Inside This Invaluable Collection?

Comprehensive Coverage: This set of 16 volumes covers a vast number of parishes within the Lichfield Diocese that fall within the boundaries of Shropshire. It represents years of dedicated scholarly work to preserve these fragile records.
Key Life Events (Baptisms, Marriages & Burials): Find the names, dates, and often family relationships that form the bedrock of your family tree.
Baptisms: Discover the names of children, their parents, and dates of baptism, allowing you to trace entire family units.
Marriages: Unite family lines by finding the names of brides and grooms, often with witnesses who could be other family members.
Burials: Confirm death dates and ages, helping to distinguish between individuals of the same name and close branches on your tree.

An Essential Time Period: The records primarily span from the beginning of parish record-keeping in 1538 up to 1812 (and in some cases, beyond). This period covers everything from the Tudor and Stuart eras through the Georgian age, capturing your family's story through pivotal moments in English history.

Trusted Phillimore Accuracy: Published by the renowned Phillimore & Co. Ltd., these editions are celebrated for their commitment to accuracy and scholarly transcription. You can research with confidence, knowing you are working from reliable, printed versions of the original manuscripts, saving you the difficult task of deciphering centuries-old handwriting.

Who Is This For?

The Family Historian: If you have a Shropshire family tree, this set is not a luxury—it's a fundamental research tool for breaking through brick walls.
The Local Historian: Gain unparalleled insight into the population, social structures, and family networks of historic Shropshire communities.
Genealogical Societies & Libraries: An essential addition to any reference collection focused on English genealogy.
Why Choose This Phillimore Set?
Instead of searching through disparate online databases or traveling to distant archives, you can have a consolidated, searchable, and trusted reference at your fingertips. This collection provides the foundational data upon which all further research is built.


Vol 01 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parishes Battlefield 1663 - 1812, Pitchford 1558 - 1812, Smethcote 1609 - 1812, Stapleton 1635 - 1812, Moreton Corbet 1580 - 1812 Albrighton (by Shrewsbury) 1649 - 1812, Broughton 1705 - 1812

Vol 02 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parishes Harley 1590 - 1812, Sheinton 1658 - 1812, Cressage 1605 - 1812, Kenley 1682 - 1812, Cound 1562 - 1812, Longdon-on-tern 1692 - 1812 and Grinshill 1592 - 1812

Vol 03 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parishes Albrighton (by Wolverhampton) 1555 - 1812, Boningale 1698 - 1812, Donington 1556 - 1812 White Ladies 1816 - 1844

Vol 04 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parishes Fitz 1559 - 1812, Frodesley 1547 - 1812, Uppington 1650 - 1812, Tong 1629 - 1812 and Adderley 1692 - 1812

Vol 05 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parishes Astley 1692 - 1812, Withington 1591 - 1812, Stirchley 1658 - 1812, Uffington 1578 - 1812, Ruyton-In-The-Eleven-Towns 1719 - 1812, Leebotwood 1547 - 1812 Longnor 1586 - 1812

Vol 06 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parish Condover 1570 - 1812

Vol 07 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parishes Montford 1662 - 1812, Clive 1671 - 1812, Sheriffhales 1557 - 1812 and Hordley 1686 - 1812

Vol 08 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parishes Wrockwardine 1591 - 1812 and Moreton Sav 1691 - 1812

Vol 09 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parishes Wem 1583 - 1812, Edstaston 1712 - 1812 and Newtown 1779 - 1812

Vol 10 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parish Wem Register 1745 - 1812

Vol 11 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parishes Wroxeter 1613 -1812, Hodnet 1656 - 1812, and Weston Under Red Castle 1565 - 1812

Vol 12 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parish St Mary's Shrewsbury 1584 - 1812

Vol 13 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parishes Edgmond 1669 - 1812, Tibberton 1719 - 1812, Waters Upton 1547 - 1812, Great Bolas 1582 - 1812 and Eaton Constantine 1684 - 1812

Vol 14 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parishes Leighton 1661 - 1812, Atcham 1619 - 1812, Buildwas 1665 - 1837 and Berrington 1559 - 1812

Vol 15 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parish St Chad's Shrewsbury 1616 - 1717

Vol 16 This set of parish registers contains the Marriages, Baptisms & Burials for the following parish St Chad's Shrewsbury 1717 - 1812