The Parish Registers Of St Peter's Ipswich 1662-1700

The Parish Registers of St Peter's, Ipswich, 1662-1700: Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials in a Time of Plague, Fire, and Legend

Unlock the Door to Your Suffolk Ancestors.

Step off the bustling modern streets of Ipswich and onto the cobblestones of the 17th century. Within the hallowed pages of St Peter's Parish Registers lies the raw, unfiltered story of a town reborn. From the ashes of the English Civil War, through the terror of the Great Plague, and into the age of Restoration and Glorious Revolution, the names inscribed here are your direct link to the people who lived, loved, and perished during one of England's most tumultuous eras.

This meticulously transcribed and indexed volume covers the vital records of St Peter's Church from 1662 to 1700—a period that begins with the Act of Uniformity and ends on the cusp of a new century. For genealogists, this is an indispensable key to unlocking family lines in one of England's most historic port towns.

What You Will Discover Inside:

Baptisms (1662-1700): Trace the first moments of your ancestors' lives. Find the names of proud parents and godparents, and imagine the salt-laced air of the Orwell estuary filling the church as a new generation was welcomed into the world.
Marriages (1662-1700): Unite family lines and discover the maiden names of your ancestors. Read the banns and vows of sailors about to embark on perilous voyages, merchants' daughters securing advantageous matches, and the simple unions of Ipswich's hardworking townsfolk.
Burials (1662-1700): Pay respect to those who came before. These poignant entries tell stories of lives cut short by plague in 1665, of old sailors returned from the sea for their final rest, and of families marked by tragedy and loss.

More Than Just Names: Echoes of Ipswich's Myths and Legends

The registers are more than a list of names; they are a backdrop to the folklore that haunted the alleyways and docks of old Ipswich. As you delve into these records, let your imagination wander:

The Ghost of the Churchyard Wall: Local legend speaks of a spectral figure, known as "The Weeping Woman," who was often seen near the northern churchyard wall in the 1680s. She is said to be the spirit of a young woman, Anne, who died of a broken heart after her lover, a sailor named Thomas, was lost at sea in 1684. Can you find their burial entries, forever separated in life but united in local myth?

Black Shuck on the Orwell: The fearsome hell-hound, Black Shuck, was a terror not just of the countryside but of the coastal towns. Fishermen and dockworkers would cross themselves at the sight of a single large hound near the water's edge. When you read the burial entry for a young man "drowned in the Orwell" one can't help but wonder if his demise was entirely natural, or if he fell prey to the legendary beast that stalked the Suffolk coast.

Who Is This For?

Genealogists with family roots in Ipswich or Suffolk.
Local Historians seeking to understand the social fabric of 17th-century Ipswich.
Descendants of the area wanting to connect with their heritage.
Anyone fascinated by the stories hidden within England's ancient parishes.
Don't let your ancestors remain fading ink in a forgotten archive. Bring their stories to life.

Order your copy of The Parish Registers of St Peter's, Ipswich, 1662-1700 today and begin your journey into the past!